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 From DELISH this was fabulous and would have been even better if I had rolled out the puff pastry dough! Do not bother adding the second round of salt before you top it with the spinach mixture. 1   (1-lb.) salmon fillet, about 1" thick Kosher salt 2   tbsp.   extra-virgin olive oil 1   medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2   cloves garlic, finely chopped 5   oz.   baby spinach 4   oz.   cream cheese 1/2   c.   grated Parmesan 1   tsp.   dried dill 3/4   c.   panko bread crumbs, divided Freshly ground black pepper 1   (15" x 10") sheet puff pastry, room temperature (preferably Pepperidge Farm) 1   large egg, beaten to blend Step  1 Preheat oven to 400°. Generously season salmon all over with salt. Place on a plate and refrigerate until chilled, about 15 minutes. Step  2 Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add onion, garlic, and a generous pinch...

 We sampled a deliciousFig Negroni on a recent visit to Boston and I was determined to recreate it -found this recipe from IMBIBE magazine. Remember that there is 1-2 week lead time to fig-infuse your ve rmouth - but it is worth the wait!! Amp up the jamminess of the sweet vermouth in this fig Negroni from Little Mama’s Italian in Charlotte, North Carolina. 1 O Z . G I N  1 O Z . C A M PA R I  1 O Z . F I G - I N F U S E D  S W E E T  V E R M O U T H Add all the ingredients to a mixing glass with ice and stir.  Strain into rocks glass over big rock.  Garnish with a fig slice.  F I G - I N F U S E D  S W E E T  V E R M O U T H  Slice 10-15 dried figs. Add them to a jar along with one 750ml bottle of vermouth. Infuse in the refrigerator for 1- 2 weeks.  Strain out the figs and store in the refrigerator where it will keep for a 2-3 weeks.

 Kevin and our 3 1/2 yo grandson made both styles of these easy to make and delicious treats last night! A fun activity with yummy treats! Mini pretzels ( or the squares would work too) Rolo Dark Chocolate with Caramel Candy (wrappers removed) Pecan Halves Heat oven to 250°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place one pretzel for each pretzel treat desired on prepared sheet. Top each pretzel with one unwrapped Rolo® Candy. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until Rolo® caramel piece begins to soften, but not melt. Remove from oven; top with either pecan half or additional pretzel. Cool completely.

Saw this yummy recipe on the TODAY show by Chef Jessie Sheehan. They really were very easy to put together quickly and definitely read the recipe all the way through before you make them.  1/3 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly  1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder  1 cup light brown sugar  1/4 cup molasses  2 tablespoons light corn syrup  2 teaspoons vanilla extract  1 large egg, cold  1 teaspoon baking soda  1 teaspoon kosher salt  1 tablespoon ground ginger  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  1/4 teaspoon ground cloves  1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper  1 cup semisweet chocolate chips  1/3 cup coarsely chopped crystalized ginger, plus more as needed  2 cups all-purpose flour  1/3 cup granulated sugar, for rolling 1. Heat the oven to 350 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the shortening into the warm melted butter unt...

 From Bro mabakery and she used her best chocolate chip cookies and substituted holiday red and green M&M's. Yum!! 3/4   cup  (168 g) unsalted butter* 1   cup  (200 g) brown sugar, packed 1/4  (50 g)  cup  granulated sugar 1  egg +  1  egg yolk, room temperature 1 tablespoon  pure vanilla extract 1 3/4   cup  (220 g) all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon  baking soda 3/4 teaspoon  kosher salt + more flaky seat salt for sprinkling 1 1/2   cups  semi sweet chocolate, chopped  (I used M&M's) INSTRUCTIONS Brown the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter begins to foam and turns a golden brown, emitting a nutty aroma. Make sure you only brown the butter lightly. When butter browns the liquid evaporates off which can dry out your dough. As soon as the butter starts to turn brown and smell nutty, take it off the heat to prevent any more liquid from escaping.  Take butter ...

 Found this recipe on the website FARMHOUSEONBOONE.com  It was delicious and a great meal on a cold winter night. Served over a fun striped farfalle. 4 chicken breasts  2 tbsp butter, melted  1/2 tsp salt  1 pound pasta  Sauce   2 tbsp butter  8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced (used mixed mushrooms) 5 cloves garlic, minced  1.5 cups heavy cream (only had whole milk) 2 tbsp einkorn flour (used all purpose flour) 1/2 cup parmesan, shredded  1 tsp herbs de provence (or Italian seasoning blend) - used Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp salt  1 tsp onion powder  freshly ground black pepper, several grindings    Pound chicken breast and cut in half.  Melt butter on high heat in a cast iron or stainless steel skillet. Add chicken breasts to hot butter to sear on both sides, and sprinkle with salt on both sides. Reduce to medium heat and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until no longer pink.  While the chicken is cook...

This was a fun and delicious recipe that I modified and halved SALLY'S BAKING ADDICTION and I paired it with a homemade apple cider syrup- recipe below. 1  (12–14-ounce) loaf  French bread ,  sourdough bread , or  challah (I used a loaf of apple cider raisin bread from Wegmans - which I cubed) 6  large  eggs 1 cup  (240ml)  apple cider 1  cup (240ml)  whole milk 1/2 cup  ( 100g ) packed light or dark  brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon  fresh  orange zest 1 teaspoon   pure vanilla extract pinch  cinnamon pinch  salt Cinnamon Apples 1/4 cup  ( 4 Tbsp ;  56g )  unsalted   butter 4  medium  apples , peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch slices (about  4 cups / 500g )* 1/4 cup  (60ml)  apple cider 1/3 cup  ( 67g ) packed light or dark  brown sugar 1 teaspoon   ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon   ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon   ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ...

 From ALLRECIPES with fabulous Alaskan Halibut that our brother in law Mike caught this summer! Yummo! ¾   cup   milk 2   teaspoons   salt ¾   cup   bread crumbs ¼   cup   grated Parmesan cheese ¼   teaspoon   ground dried thyme 4   haddock fillets ¼   cup   butter, melted Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). In a small bowl, combine the milk and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and thyme. Dip the haddock fillets in the milk, then press into the crumb mixture to coat. Place haddock fillets in a glass baking dish, and drizzle with melted butter. Bake on the top rack of the preheated oven until the fish flakes easily, about 15 minutes.

 From Liquo r.com and the same recipe on DIFFORDSGUIDE.com. Comments on the latter were using CarciofoAamara as well as trying Amaro Luciano which we will try in the future! 2   ounces   rye   whiskey 1   ounce   Averna amaro 1   dash   Angostura  bitters 1   dash   orange   bitters   (such as Regan’s) Garnish:   brandied cherry Add the rye whiskey, Averna, Angostura bitters and orange bitters into a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a brandied cherry.