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Banana Bourbon Cake 1 1/2 c Coarsely chopped pecans 1 1/2 c Golden raisins 3 c Unbleached flour 3 ts Baking powder 1 ts Ground cinnamon 1 ts Ground ginger 1/2 ts Nutmeg 1 c Unsalted butter, room temp 2 c Sugar 3 Ripe bananas 4 Eggs 1/2 c Bourbon 1/4 c Banana liqueur 1 1/2 c Light...

Wonderful! Kahlua Chicken Wings 2 tb Butter 1/2 c Onion, finely chopped 3/4 ts Chile powder Hot sauce to taste 1 c Barbecue sauce 2 tb Honey Salt and pepper to taste 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 ts Cumin 1/2 c Coffee liqueur 2 tb Worcestershire sauce 1 ts Salt 20 Chicken wings 1.In a...

Wonderful! Kahlua Chicken Wings 2 tb Butter 1/2 c Onion, finely chopped 3/4 ts Chile powder Hot sauce to taste 1 c Barbecue sauce 2 tb Honey Salt and pepper to taste 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 ts Cumin 1/2 c Coffee liqueur 2 tb Worcestershire sauce 1 ts Salt 20 Chicken wings 1.In a...

One more in my quest for all things maple! Maple Rum Pudding 4 tb Water 1 1/2 tb Gelatin 25 Ladyfingers 1/2 c Dark rum 1 c Maple syrup 14 oz Evaporated milk, chilled 1/2 c Chopped pecans Maple glazed pecans for garnish (can also use broken pralines) 1.Place water in medium-size...

This is a fabulous recipe. Few people realize that rhubarb can be used for savory dishes, including chicken, pork, beef, and fish. The chutney works really well with any kind of meat. Pork Tenderloin with Rhubarb Chutney Chutney: 3/4 c Dark brown sugar, packed 1/3 c Apple cider vinegar 2 tb...

This is an awesome recipe for an PB lover! Mad Hatter's Peanut Pie 1 c Nutter Butter cookies, crushed 1/2 c Light brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 c Butter, melted 2 c Peanut butter 2 c Sugar 16 oz Cream cheese, room temp 2 tb Butter, melted 2 ts Vanilla 1 1/2 c Whipping cream 4 oz...

I think we should start a thread on great salsas - here are a few favorites. Gingered Summer Salsa 1 Jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (more or less to taste) OR 2 Serrano chilis, seeded and finely chopped (more or less to taste) 1 c Mango, peeled and diced 1 c Pineapple, peeled and diced...

This is awesome! Green Curry Chicken 1 lb Chicken, breasts and thighs, skinless and boneless 2 Chicken thighs 1/2 c Coconut cream 1/4 c Green curry paste (more or less to taste) 3 c Coconut milk 1 1/2 c Diced eggplant 2 tb Fish sauce 1 tb Brown sugar 1 ts Cilantro leaves, fresh, chopped...

This is a really delicious and beautiful dessert. Fresh Fruit and Lemon Custard in a Coconut Crust 1 c AP Flour 3/4 c Cocount, shredded 6 tb Butter 2 tb Sugar 1 Egg yolk 1 Lemon, large 6 tb Butter 1/3 c Sugar 1 tb Cornstarch 1 c Heavy cream 3 c Raspberries, fresh 2 c Blueberries...

Oh yum! I love cooked cabbage that still has texture and has not been cooked to death. I like to add some caraway seeds and dark beer to mine. German Cabbage Saute 2 lb Cabbage. 1 tb Vegetable Oil 1 ts Salt 1 ts Caraway Seeds 1 c Beer, dark (can also use beef broth) 2 Apples, small, tart...

A wonderful dessert. Sweet Vanilla Polenta 4 c milk pn Salt 1 Vanilla bean, split lengthwise OR 1 ts Vanilla extract 1 c Finely ground cornmeal 1/2 c Sugar 1/2 c Mascarpone cheese Mascerated strawberries 1.Combine the milk, salt, and vanilla bean halves in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a...

A grea appetizer! Brie with Blueberry Chutney 1 wheel of Brie cheese Blueberry Chutney: 1 c Blueberries 2 tb Onions, chopped 1 tb Fresh Ginger Root, grated 1/4 c Brown Sugar, packed 2 tb Cider Vinegar 1 1/2 tb Corn Starch 1 ts Salt 1 Cinnamon Stick 1.Combine all ingredients in a...

This is an easy and very tasty recipe. Chicken with Cherry Mustard Sauce 1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, in pieces Salt and fresh pepper Flour 3 tb butter, divided 3 tb olive oil, divided 1 c white wine 1 c chicken broth 1/4 c Dijon mustard 2 tb cornstarch 2 tb balsamic vinegar 1 tb...

Here are some medieval recipes. Poached Pears 4 Pears 3 c Red wine (could sub grape juice here) Water (for poaching) 2 c Sugar 1/2 ts Ginger Fresh whipped cream 1.Peel pears, leaving the stems on, and cut a small amount off the bottoms so they will stand upright. 2.Poach pears in water...

This is awesome in crepes, cannoli, on waffles, on anything! Sweet Ricotta Cream 3 1/4 c whole-milk ricotta 1/4 c heavy whipping cream 1 egg, separated 2 egg yolks 1/2 c granulated sugar 1 tb liquor (rum, bourbon, Galliano, Grand Marnier, etc) 1 tb pure vanilla Pinch of salt 1/3 c...

This is another really great party food - great for any happy gathering. It always gets great reviews for being unique. Satay Pinwheels 1 ts Oil 1 Onion, finely chopped 1 Clove garlic, crushed 1 tb Sweet chili sauce 1/2 c Crunchy peanut butter 3/4 c Coconut milk 1/4 c Coconut, shredded 1 ts...

This is a fun recipe. Perfect for the football season! Reuben Quesadillas 12 oz Corned beef, shredded 2 c Sauerkraut, drained very well (needs to be very dry) 1/4 c Thousand Island dressing Swiss cheese, shredded Tortillas 1.Gradually heat a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium...

This is an awesome cake - lots of great flavor. Guinness Cake 2 sticks Butter, room temperature 1 c Soft dark brown sugar, packed 2 c Self-raising flour 1 ts Baking powder 1 pn Salt 2 tb Cocoa, heaping Grated rind of 1 orange 4 Eggs 1/2 c Guinness Icing: 1 stick Butter, soft 2 c...

Remembered this one - a real favorite! I love to use herbs in all kinds of cooking, esp. desserts. Lemon and Lavender Madeleines 2 c cake flour 1 ts baking powder 1/2 ts salt 4 tb freshly grated lemon zest 2 tb lavender flowers 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 tb fresh lemon juice...

This is a great frosting for cakes and muffins. It is much like German Cake frosting, but I prefer this recipe because it uses butter, cream instead of condensed milk, and brown sugar. This is also great over pound cake and as an ice cream topping. Butter Pecan Coconut Frosting 1/2 c Butter 1...

This is wonderful! Lucerne Gingerbread 2 c Fresh cream 3 Lemons, juiced 1/3 c Pear puree 1/2 c Sugar 1 tb Mixed ground spices, any combination (star anise, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamon) 1 ts Baking soda 4 1/2 c Whole wheat flour 6 oz Walnuts, roughly chopped Preheat oven...

This is quite wonderful! White Bean and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip 1 clove garlic 6 pieces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped finely 14 oz great Northern beans, cooked, drained, rinsed (can also use canned) 1/4 c fresh lemon juice 2 tb bread crumbs, dried 2 tb almonds, toasted, chopped 1 ts dried...

This is an awesome recipe - rich and decadent! Velvet Dessert Cream 2 Eggs, well beaten 2 c Milk 1 c Brown sugar,l packed 4 tb Instant coffee granules 1/2 c Liquor (Irish whiskey, Irish cream, brandy, Kahlua, rum, etc) 2 ts Vanilla 2 c Whipping cream 1.In a medium saucepan, combine...

These are very good - meatballs with character and attitude! Ginger Snap Meatballs 1 lb Lean ground meat (beef or pork work best) 3/4 c Bread crumbs 1 Onion, minced finely Salt and fresh pepper to taste 2 tb Lemon juice 2 tb Water 4 tb Canola oil 2 c Beef broth 1 c Dark Beer (ale...

Creamy Brie Kisses Brie cheese, rind removed Wonton wrappers Hot pepper jelly or raspberry jelly Preheat oven to 400F 1.Cut the brie into 1/2-in cubes. Place on a cookie sheet and put the cheese in the freezer for 30 minutes. 2.Lightly spray a mini-muffin pan with nonstick spray. Fit one wonton...