My Delicious Banana Pudding Stuffed French Toast

My delicious banana pudding French toast:I have made this many times. I found that I had a lot of the sauce, and not enough toppings, so I fixed that. I double the nuts and the bananas, and I try to use over-ripe bananas.And I use Pecans instead of Walnuts. The bread I use is the … Read more

Turtle Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients For the Cookies: 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup (133 grams) granulated sugar 1 large egg, separated 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup (127 grams) all-purpose flour 1/3 cup (28 grams) cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup (113 grams) pecans, finely chopped For the Caramel Thumbprint: 16 unwrapped caramel squares 3 tablespoons whipping cream Fleur de sel, or other flaked sea salt, for sprinkling, … Read more

Best Chocolate Cake

Ingredients For the cake: 8 ounces (227 grams) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 2/3 cup (57 grams) Dutch-process cocoa, sifted 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder* 1 cup boiling water 1 3/4 (222 grams) cups all-purpose flour 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100 grams) packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup (227 grams) sour cream, at room temperature 1/2 cup vegetable oil* 4 large eggs plus one egg yolk, at … Read more

Tomato Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 medium head cabbage, coarsely shredded (about 5 cups) 1 large carrot, chopped 1-1/4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth 2 cans (8 ounces each) roasted garlic tomato sauce 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 2 cups fresh or … Read more

Dairy-Free Cream of Mushroom Soup

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 tablespoons cornstarch 4 cups unsweetened almond milk Directions In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and … Read more

CROCK POT CHICKEN TORTELLINI SOUP

Ingredients 3 medium carrots peeled and finely diced 3 celery stalks finely diced 3 garlic cloves minced 1 medium onion finely diced 2 cups shredded chicken note 1 6 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary salt and pepper to taste 16 ounces three-cheese tortellini note 2 fresh parsley to garnish (optional) Instructions Place the carrots, celery, garlic, onion, chicken, chicken stock, basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary into … Read more

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

I have no idea why they call it BBQ shrimp but I don’t care. It’s freakin good, it’s super easy to prepare, and makes a great appetizer! Ingredients 1/2 pound of raw shrimp, deveined and peeled with tails on Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 clove of garlic, minced 2 tablespoons cup dry … Read more

Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

This Banana Chocolate Chip Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is, at it’s core, is a very moist, rich banana bread, dressed up in peanut butter frosting. Ingredients 3 cups flour, plus more for pan 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted, room temperature, plus … Read more

Bacon-Studded Potato Gratin

This Bacon-Studded Potato Gratin is more evidence that you can never have too much cheese, bacon, or starch. Ingredients 2 1/2 lb potatoes, peeled 1/2 lb slab bacon, cut in small dice 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 3/4 cup dry white wine Salt Pepper 1 lb Reblochon-style cheese, sliced Directions Preheat the oven to 350 … Read more