Pineapple Sunrise Mimosas

Pineapple Sunrise Mimosas

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large pitcher or punch bowl, stir together the pineapple juice, orange juice, and lime juice.
  • Add fruit slices from ¼ of a pineapple, ½ of a blood orange, and ½ of a lime to the juice mixture.
  • Chill the mixture, covered, for 2 to 24 hours.
  • To serve, pour ½ cup of the juice mixture into each glass or champagne flute.
  • Add ¼ cup of prosecco to each glass.
  • Slowly drizzle 1 teaspoon of Campari into each glass.
  • For the entire batch, you’ll need ¼ cup of Campari.
  • Garnish with a fresh pineapple or orange slice if desired.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, you can substitute club soda or citrus-flavored sparkling water for the prosecco and use grenadine instead of Campari.
  • This recipe serves 12.
  • Enjoy your Pineapple Sunrise Mimosas!
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Course; Fruit

Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits Delight

Fluffy Buttermilk Biscuits Delight

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
  • Cut the frozen butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Create a well in the center of the mixture and pour in 1½ cups of cold buttermilk.
  • Stir until just combined.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a rectangle.
  • Fold it in thirds and then rotate it 90 degrees.
  • Repeat this process twice.
  • Roll the dough to a thickness of ¾ inch and cut out biscuits using a 3-inch biscuit cutter or glass.
  • Press the cutter straight down, and press any scraps of dough together once, patting them to a thickness of ¾ inch.
  • Transfer the biscuits to the prepared baking sheet and press an indentation into the top of each biscuit with your thumb to help them rise evenly.
  • Brush the tops of the biscuits with the remaining 2 tablespoons of buttermilk.
  • Bake the biscuits until they are browned, which typically takes 15 to 20 minutes.
  • The biscuits can be stored, cooled and stored in an airtight container, for up to 1 day at room temperature or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Enjoy your homemade buttermilk biscuits!
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Wild River Bloody Marys

Wild River Bloody Marys

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large pitcher, stir together the tomato-vegetable juice, fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, hot pepper sauce, and crushed celery seeds.
  • Chill the mixture, covered, for at least 2 hours or up to 1 week.
  • To prepare individual cocktails, shake 2 ounces of vodka with ice and 6 ounces of the juice mixture.
  • Pour the prepared cocktail into glasses over ice and garnish each with a celery stalk.
  • This recipe makes approximately 8 servings of Wild River Bloody Marys.
  • Enjoy
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Course; Alcohol / Cocktails

Cheddar-Thyme Flaky Biscuits

Cheddar-Thyme Flaky Biscuits

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  • In a bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt.
  • Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or a fork until the mixture resembles peas.
  • Create a well in the center of the mixture and add ¾ cup of milk to the well.
  • Also, add the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh thyme.
  • Gently stir until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently pat it to a thickness of about ½ inch.
  • Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter or glass to cut out the biscuits by pressing straight down.
  • You can press the scraps together, pat to ½ inch thickness, and cut additional biscuits.
  • Transfer the biscuits to a baking sheet.
  • Brush the tops of the biscuits with 2 tablespoons of milk (if using), and sprinkle with additional cheese and thyme.
  • Bake until the bottoms of the biscuits are golden brown, which takes about 10 to 12 minutes.
  • The biscuits can be stored, cooled, and kept in an airtight container for up to 1 day at room temperature or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Enjoy your Cheddar-Thyme Flaky Biscuits!
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Danish Cinnamon Snails

Danish Cinnamon Snails

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Ingredients

For Dough:

For Icing:

For Filling:

Instructions

For Dough:

  • Stir together milk and yeast in a large bowl until the yeast dissolves.
  • Mix in the butter, eggs, 3½ cups flour, sugar, cardamom, and salt with a wooden spoon.
  • If the dough is very sticky, mix in up to ½ cup more flour.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 30 minutes.

For Filling:

  • Mix together butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl until well combined.
  • Assemble and Bake Rolls:
  • Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Divide the dough in half.
  • Roll each half into an 8×10-inch rectangle that’s no more than ½ inch thick.
  • Spread each rectangle with half of the filling.
  • Stack one rectangle over the other, with the filling sides up.
  • Starting with a long edge, roll up the dough to form a long log.
  • Cut crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices.
  • Arrange the rolls 3 inches apart on 2 parchment paper-lined baking sheets, setting uneven end pieces cut sides up.
  • Let the rolls rise for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Bake the rolls until they are golden brown, which usually takes about 10 to 12 minutes.

For Icing:

  • Stir together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls.
  • Enjoy your Danish Cinnamon Snails!
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Course; Pastry
Cuisine; Danish / European

Apple Butter Spice Cake

Apple Butter Spice Cake

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Ingredients

For Topping:

For Cake:

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9×13-inch pan or coat it with baking spray.

Make Topping:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, chopped pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Make Cake:

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter together with a mixer until it’s light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
  • Mix in the apple butter, cereal or wheat germ, and vanilla.
  • Add the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream, stirring well after each addition.
  • Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle half of the topping.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter and topping.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, which takes about 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool in the pan for about 1 hour, then serve the cake slightly warm.
  • Enjoy your Apple Butter Spice Cake!
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Course; Cake / Fruit

Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Shallots

Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Shallots

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Ingredients

  • ¾ pound shallots halved lengthwise (8 bulbs, 2¼ cups)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
  • ¾ cup port wine
  • 1½ teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1 2¾ -pound beef tenderloin roast (or a less expensive sirloin tip roast)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 slices bacon diced
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 3 tablespoons butter at room temperature
  • 4 sprigs watercress optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • Toss shallots with olive oil to coat in a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Sprinkle with a pinch each of salt and pepper.
  • Roast, stirring occasionally, until deep brown and very tender, which takes about 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven.
  • You can roast the shallots ahead of time and chill them, covered, up to 2 days ahead.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425°F.
  • Meanwhile, bring beef broth and port to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Simmer until it’s reduced by half (about 1¾ cups left), which takes 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Whisk in tomato paste.
  • Pat the beef tenderloin dry, sprinkle it with dried thyme, and season with the remaining salt and pepper.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it’s golden brown.
  • Transfer it to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Add the beef tenderloin to the skillet and cook for about 7 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
  • Transfer the roast to a rack in a roasting pan.
  • Roast until a meat thermometer inserted into the center registers 135°F for medium-rare, which usually takes about 35 minutes.
  • Transfer it to a platter and tent with foil.
  • Pour the reduced broth mixture into the roasting pan, stirring to scrape up the browned bits.
  • Return this mixture to a saucepan and bring it to a simmer.
  • Mix together flour and 1½ tablespoons of butter in a small bowl to form a smooth paste, then whisk it into the broth mixture.
  • Simmer until it’s thickened, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Whisk in the remaining 1½ tablespoons of butter.
  • Stir in the roasted shallots and bacon.
  • Cut the beef into ½-inch-thick slices.
  • Spoon the sauce over the top and garnish with watercress (if using).
  • Enjoy your Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Shallots!
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Course; Beef

Shrimp Chowder

Shrimp Chowder

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Ingredients

  • 2 large potatoes unpeeled, cut into ¾-inch cubes (about 3 cups)
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 3 stalks of celery chopped (about 1 cup), reserve the leaves for garnish
  • â…” cup finely diced onion
  • 2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese, diced
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 pound frozen cooked large shrimp thawed, drained, and tails removed
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 slices crisp-cooked bacon crumbled
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Put the unpeeled potatoes in a saucepan with enough salted water to cover.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook, covered, until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • You can cook and drain the potatoes and chill them, covered, up to 3 days ahead.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a 5-quart pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add celery and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until they soften.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Add the diced cream cheese and milk; cook, stirring, until the cream cheese is completely melted and smooth.
  • Stir in the cooked potatoes, shrimp, white wine, salt, and black pepper.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  • Serve the shrimp chowder topped with crumbled bacon, freshly ground black pepper, and garnish with the celery leaves.
  • Enjoy your homemade Shrimp Chowder!
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Course; Fish / Soup

Cinnamon Swirl Delight

Cinnamon Swirl Delight

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
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Ingredients

For the Dough:

For the Filling:

For the Frosting:

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  • Stir until blended.
  • In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine water and butter.
  • Microwave in 15-second increments until the mixture is very warm but not hot to the touch (between 120°F and 130°F).
  • Add this warm liquid to the flour mixture.
  • Beat the mixture for about 2 minutes at medium speed using an electric mixer.
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Stir in enough remaining flour to make the dough easy to handle.
  • Knead on a floured surface until the dough is smooth and elastic
  • Shape the dough into a ball and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
  • Roll the dough into a 15 x 10-inch rectangle using a rolling pin.
  • Spread 3 tablespoons of soft butter over the dough, leaving at least a 1/2-inch border on the long sides.
  • Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the butter.
  • Starting at the long end of the rectangle, roll up the dough tightly.
  • Pinch the seams to seal.
  • Cut the rolled dough into 12 equal pieces.
  • Place the rolls in a greased baking pan and let them rise in a warm place until they have doubled in size, which takes about 1 hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Once done, allow them to cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes.
  • To make the frosting, combine all the frosting ingredients in a large bowl (begin with 2 tablespoons of milk and add more if needed) and beat until creamy.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cinnamon rolls.
  • Enjoy your delicious homemade cinnamon rolls!
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