Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 fluid ounce red food coloring 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon salt Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees … Read more
Ingredients 1 pound Great Northern Beans dry 1 ham hock or 1 lb smoked ham 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion diced 2 carrots chopped 1 stalk celery chopped 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon brown sugar 4 cups chicken broth 4 cups water 1 tablespoon fresh parsley optional Instructions Rinse beans in a large pot and remove any debris. Place in a large pot and cover with cold water. Let sit overnight. Drain well. Cook onion in olive oil … Read more
Ingredients 4 oz cream cheese softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 green onions thinly sliced 1 cup diced tomatoes well drained plus extra for garnish 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese 12 slices bacon cooked and drained, divided 3 cups shredded lettuce iceberg or romaine Instructions Combine cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise until fluffy with a mixer on medium. Stir in smoked paprika, garlic powder, green onions, diced … Read more
Ingredients For the wrappers: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting) 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup boiling water For the filling: 2 cups uncooked sticky rice (aka sweet rice, glutinous rice) 1 tablespoon oil 15 dried shiitake mushrooms (cleaned, soaked in warm water until softened, and diced) 2 shallots (minced) 2 scallions (chopped) … Read more
Ingredients For the dumpling wrappers (alternatively, you can just buy a package of pre-made dumpling wrappers) 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (450g) 1 cup tepid water (plus 2 tablespoons) For the filling: 3 tablespoons oil (plus ¼ cup) 1 tablespoon ginger (minced) 1 large onion (chopped) 2 cups shiitake mushrooms (chopped) 1 1/2 cups cabbage (finely shredded) 1 1/2 cups carrot (finely shredded) 1 cup garlic chives (Chinese chives, finely chopped) 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 2 teaspoons sesame oil … Read more