Thursday, October 29, 2015

Grandma Pat's Deviled Eggs

Ingredients
  • eggs
  • mayo, Duke's
  • apple cider vinegar
  • celery, finely minced
  • white onion, finely minced
  • paprika
  • S&P
Directions
  1. Fill a large pot with 1 inch of water. 
  2. Place steamer insert inside, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. 
  3. Add eggs to steamer basket, cover, and continue cooking 6 minutes for soft boiled or 12 minutes for hard. 
  4. Immediately place eggs in a bowl of ice water and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before peeling under cool running water. (Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.)
  5. half each hard boiled egg
  6. scoop out cooked yolk into a mixing bowl
  7. mix together cooked yolks, apple cider vinegar, Duke's, minced celery, minced onion, salt and pepper until creamy.
  8. pipe mixture back into egg whites
  9. top with a sprinkling of paprika

Cheddar-Dill Scones

Ingredients
  • 4 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 pound cold unsalted butter, diced
  • 4 extra-large eggs, beaten lightly
  • 1 cup cold heavy cream
  • 1/2 pound extra-sharp yellow Cheddar, grated
  • 1 cup minced fresh dill
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk, for egg wash
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Combine 4 cups of flour, the baking powder, and salt in the bowl.
  3. Add the butter and cut in until the butter is in pea-sized pieces.
  4. Mix the eggs and heavy cream and quickly add them to the flour-and-butter mixture.
  5. Combine until just blended.
  6. Toss together the Cheddar, dill, and 1 tablespoon of flour and add them to the dough.
  7. Mix until they are almost incorporated.
  8. Dump the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead it for 1 minute, until the Cheddar and dill are well distributed.
  9. Roll the dough 3/4-inch thick.
  10. Cut into 4-inch squares and then in half diagonally to make triangles.
  11. Brush the tops with egg wash.
  12. Bake on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 20 to 25 minutes, until the outside is crusty and the inside is fully baked.
Notes
Yield:16 large scones

Source
1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cheddar-dill-scones-recipe.html

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
  • 3 tablespoons good olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any yellow outer leaves. 
  3. Mix them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper. 
  4. Pour them on a sheet pan and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. 
  5. Shake the pan from time to time to brown the sprouts evenly. 
  6. Sprinkle with more kosher salt ( I like these salty like French fries), and serve immediately.
Notes
Total Time: 50 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Level: Easy

Source
1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe2.html

Carrot Salad Contessa

Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
  • 1 pound carrots
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (Duke's)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup fresh pineapple, diced
Directions
  1. Place the raisins in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to sit for 5 minutes and then drain.
  2. Fit a food processor with the grating blade. Cut the carrots in half and place in the feed tube so they are lying on their sides. 
  3. Process in batches. Place the grated carrots in a medium bowl, add the lemon juice and toss.
  4. For the dressing, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar and salt. Pour the dressing over the carrots and add the pineapple and raisins. Toss together and serve.
Notes
- can sub regular raisins or craisins

Source
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/barefoot-carrot-salad-recipe.html

Monday, October 26, 2015

Slow Cooker Chocolate Pudding/Lava Cake

Ingredients
  • 1 chocolate box cake
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 c milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 package of pudding
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Directions
  1. Mix chocolate box cake and pour into slow cooker.
  2. Then mix box pudding and layer on top of cake mix. 
  3. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top as you like.
  4. Cook on high for 2 1/2 hours.
  5. Enjoy on it’s own or with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Optional: vanilla ice cream

Source
https://www.facebook.com/buzzfeedtasty/videos/1645634399022536/?permPage=1