Ingredients
2 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 (20 ounce) cans pitted sour cherries
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch, round, cake pans; cover bottoms with waxed paper.
In a large bowl, combine flour, 2 cups sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and 1 tablespoon vanilla; beat until well blended. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool layers in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Loosen edges, and remove to racks to cool completely.
Drain cherries, reserving 1/2 cup juice. Combine reserved juice, cherries, 1 cup sugar and cornstarch in a 2 quart saucepan. Cook over low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cool before using.
Combine whipping cream and confectioner's sugar in a chilled medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form.
With long serrated knife, split each cake layer horizontally in half. Tear one split layer into crumbs; set aside. Reserve 1 1/2 cups Frosting for decorating cake; set aside. Gently brush loose crumbs off top and side of each cake layer with pasty brush or hands. To assemble, place one cake layer on cake plate. Spread with 1 cup frosting; top with 3/4 cup cherry topping. Top with second cake layer; repeat layers of frosting and cherry topping. Top with third cake layer. Frost side of cake. Pat reserved crumbs onto frosting on side of cake. Spoon reserved frosting into pastry bag fitted with star decorator tip. Pipe around top and bottom edges of cake. Spoon remaining cherry topping onto top of cake.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Cooking : Bacon Squash Saute
Ingredients
6 bacon strips, diced
2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
Directions
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute the zucchini, yellow squash and onion for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with bacon.
6 bacon strips, diced
2 small zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 small yellow summer squash, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
Directions
In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute the zucchini, yellow squash and onion for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with bacon.
Cooking : Amanda's Potatoes
Ingredients
4 large onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
6 large Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and sliced with peel
1 cup heavy cream
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
Directions
Place onion, butter and brown sugar into a large skillet over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have caramelized, about 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Place a single layer of potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Cover with a thin layer of onions. Drizzle some of the cream, and sprinkle some of the rosemary over the layer. Repeat layers four times ending with onions, cream and rosemary.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until top potatoes are golden brown and sauce is bubbling.
4 large onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
6 large Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and sliced with peel
1 cup heavy cream
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
Directions
Place onion, butter and brown sugar into a large skillet over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have caramelized, about 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Place a single layer of potato slices in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Cover with a thin layer of onions. Drizzle some of the cream, and sprinkle some of the rosemary over the layer. Repeat layers four times ending with onions, cream and rosemary.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until top potatoes are golden brown and sauce is bubbling.
Cooking : Best Soup This Side Of The Mississippi
Ingredients
1 pound dry black-eyed peas
1 (5 ounce) can ham
1 carrot, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a large pot with enough water to cover, soak the black-eyed peas 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
Stir ham, carrot, onion, salt, and pepper into the pot. Cover all ingredients with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours, or until black-eyed peas are tender. Stir occasionally and add water as necessary to keep ingredients covered.
1 pound dry black-eyed peas
1 (5 ounce) can ham
1 carrot, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
In a large pot with enough water to cover, soak the black-eyed peas 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
Stir ham, carrot, onion, salt, and pepper into the pot. Cover all ingredients with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 1/2 hours, or until black-eyed peas are tender. Stir occasionally and add water as necessary to keep ingredients covered.
Cooking : Apple Pan Dowdy
Ingredients
4 cups peeled and sliced apples
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish. Layer the sliced apples evenly into the baking dish.
Mix together brown sugar and 1/4 cup flour in a saucepan, and stir in vinegar and water until the mixture is well blended and the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a simmer over low heat, and stir constantly until the mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool for about 10 minutes, and stir in the vanilla extract and butter. Pour the mixture over the apple slices in the pan.
Mix together 1 cup flour and the baking powder in a bowl until there are no more lumps, and cut the shortening into the flour mixture until the mixture forms crumbs the size of peas. Stir in the milk, and spread the batter over the apples and syrup.
Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender, about 35 minutes.
4 cups peeled and sliced apples
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish. Layer the sliced apples evenly into the baking dish.
Mix together brown sugar and 1/4 cup flour in a saucepan, and stir in vinegar and water until the mixture is well blended and the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a simmer over low heat, and stir constantly until the mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool for about 10 minutes, and stir in the vanilla extract and butter. Pour the mixture over the apple slices in the pan.
Mix together 1 cup flour and the baking powder in a bowl until there are no more lumps, and cut the shortening into the flour mixture until the mixture forms crumbs the size of peas. Stir in the milk, and spread the batter over the apples and syrup.
Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender, about 35 minutes.
Cooking : Apricot-Pineapple Dream
Ingredients
1 (6 ounce) package orange flavored gelatin mix
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1/2 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (4 ounce) jar apricot baby food
Directions
Mix orange-flavored gelatin with pineapple in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Cool completely.
In a medium mixing bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat gelatin mixture, baby food, cream cheese and whipped topping. Blend well. Stir in nuts. Spoon into serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate at least four hours.
1 (6 ounce) package orange flavored gelatin mix
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1/2 cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (4 ounce) jar apricot baby food
Directions
Mix orange-flavored gelatin with pineapple in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Cool completely.
In a medium mixing bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat gelatin mixture, baby food, cream cheese and whipped topping. Blend well. Stir in nuts. Spoon into serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate at least four hours.
Cooking : Apple Pancake Tier
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
6 cups sliced peeled baking apples
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
confectioners' sugar
Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until fluffy. Add milk. Combine flour, salt and cinnamon; add to egg mixture and mix well. Brush 3 tablespoons butter on sides and bottom of three 9-in. pie pans (using 1 tablespoon in each pan). Divide batter evenly between the pans. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden and puffy. Heat remaining butter in a skillet. Saute apples for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in sugar and continue cooking for 5 minutes or until apples are tender. drain, reserving juice. When pancakes are done, stack on a serving plate in this order: one pancake, a third of the apples and a third of the lemon peel. Repeat layers. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Pass reserved apple juice if desired.
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
6 cups sliced peeled baking apples
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
confectioners' sugar
Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until fluffy. Add milk. Combine flour, salt and cinnamon; add to egg mixture and mix well. Brush 3 tablespoons butter on sides and bottom of three 9-in. pie pans (using 1 tablespoon in each pan). Divide batter evenly between the pans. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden and puffy. Heat remaining butter in a skillet. Saute apples for 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in sugar and continue cooking for 5 minutes or until apples are tender. drain, reserving juice. When pancakes are done, stack on a serving plate in this order: one pancake, a third of the apples and a third of the lemon peel. Repeat layers. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Pass reserved apple juice if desired.
Cooking : Asian Beef Skewers
Ingredients
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon barbeque sauce
2 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
skewers
Directions
In a small bowl, mix together hoisin sauce, sherry, soy sauce, barbeque sauce, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
Cut flank steak across grain on a diagonal into 1/4 inch slices. Place slices in a 1 gallon resealable plastic bag. Pour hoisin sauce mixture over slices, and mix well. Refrigerate 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Discard marinade, and thread steak on skewers.
Oil the grill grate. Grill skewers 3 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons sherry
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon barbeque sauce
2 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
skewers
Directions
In a small bowl, mix together hoisin sauce, sherry, soy sauce, barbeque sauce, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
Cut flank steak across grain on a diagonal into 1/4 inch slices. Place slices in a 1 gallon resealable plastic bag. Pour hoisin sauce mixture over slices, and mix well. Refrigerate 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Discard marinade, and thread steak on skewers.
Oil the grill grate. Grill skewers 3 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.
Cooking : Asparagus Oregenato
Ingredients
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons butter, sliced
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place asparagus in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and cover with bread crumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese. Lay slices of butter on top.
Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove cover, and bake 5 minutes more, or until browned on top.
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons butter, sliced
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place asparagus in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and cover with bread crumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese. Lay slices of butter on top.
Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove cover, and bake 5 minutes more, or until browned on top.
Cooking : Beef Meatballs and Picante Glaze
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) jar Pace� Picante Sauce
1/3 cup grape jelly
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Directions
Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Thoroughly mix the beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic and 1/4 cup picante sauce in a large bowl. Shape the mixture firmly into 40 (1-inch) meatballs. Place the meatballs onto the baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through, turning them over once halfway through the bake time.
Heat the remaining picante sauce and jelly in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes or until the mixture is reduced to 1 cup. Stir in the thyme, if desired. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until the meatballs are hot, stirring occasionally. Serve the meatballs on toothpicks.
1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) jar Pace� Picante Sauce
1/3 cup grape jelly
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Directions
Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Thoroughly mix the beef, bread crumbs, egg, garlic and 1/4 cup picante sauce in a large bowl. Shape the mixture firmly into 40 (1-inch) meatballs. Place the meatballs onto the baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through, turning them over once halfway through the bake time.
Heat the remaining picante sauce and jelly in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes or until the mixture is reduced to 1 cup. Stir in the thyme, if desired. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until the meatballs are hot, stirring occasionally. Serve the meatballs on toothpicks.
Cooking : Balsamic Mushrooms
Ingredients
1/3 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons white wine
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Saute the garlic in olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not brown the garlic. Add mushrooms and cook 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in balsamic vinegar and wine, cook another 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
1/3 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons white wine
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Saute the garlic in olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not brown the garlic. Add mushrooms and cook 2 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in balsamic vinegar and wine, cook another 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cooking : Baked Rosa Maria Fries
Ingredients
olive oil cooking spray
4 russet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place whole potatoes into a covered dish; cook in microwave on High for 4 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before cutting each potato into 8 to 10 wedges.
Place the potato wedges in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss until evenly coated. Spread the wedges in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Spray the wedges with the cooking spray, turn, and spray again with the cooking spray. Continue baking until golden brown, about 12 minutes more.
Stir the rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, oregano, parsley, sage, pepper, and salt together in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over the potato wedges. Serve hot.
olive oil cooking spray
4 russet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
Place whole potatoes into a covered dish; cook in microwave on High for 4 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before cutting each potato into 8 to 10 wedges.
Place the potato wedges in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and toss until evenly coated. Spread the wedges in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Spray the wedges with the cooking spray, turn, and spray again with the cooking spray. Continue baking until golden brown, about 12 minutes more.
Stir the rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, oregano, parsley, sage, pepper, and salt together in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over the potato wedges. Serve hot.
Cooking : Baked Beans I
Ingredients
1 (29 ounce) can baked beans with pork
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a casserole dish, combine beans, brown sugar, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
Bake, covered, for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
1 (29 ounce) can baked beans with pork
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a casserole dish, combine beans, brown sugar, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
Bake, covered, for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
Cooking : A Perfect Margarita
Ingredients
1 fluid ounce premium tequila
3/4 fluid ounce brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier�)
3/4 fluid ounce cointreau
3/4 fluid ounce simple syrup
1 fluid ounce raspberry flavored liqueur
1 lime, juiced
1/2 cup sweet and sour mix
Directions
Salt the rims of 2 large margarita glasses. To do so, pour salt onto a small plate, moisten the rims of the glasses on a damp towel and press them into the salt.
In a cocktail mixer 3/4 full of ice, combine tequila, Grand Marnier, cointreau, simple syrup, raspberry liqueur and lime juice. Pour in sweet and sour until ice is covered. Shake vigorously and strain into glass.
1 fluid ounce premium tequila
3/4 fluid ounce brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier�)
3/4 fluid ounce cointreau
3/4 fluid ounce simple syrup
1 fluid ounce raspberry flavored liqueur
1 lime, juiced
1/2 cup sweet and sour mix
Directions
Salt the rims of 2 large margarita glasses. To do so, pour salt onto a small plate, moisten the rims of the glasses on a damp towel and press them into the salt.
In a cocktail mixer 3/4 full of ice, combine tequila, Grand Marnier, cointreau, simple syrup, raspberry liqueur and lime juice. Pour in sweet and sour until ice is covered. Shake vigorously and strain into glass.
Cooking : Amy's Garlic Egg Chicken
Ingredients
6 cloves garlic, chopped
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Directions
In a glass dish, beat egg yolk with garlic. Place chicken in egg mixture, and turn to coat. Cover dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Melt butter and pour into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Dip marinated chicken in crumb mixture. Place coated chicken in baking dish, and pour remaining egg mixture over.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes on each side, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
6 cloves garlic, chopped
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
Directions
In a glass dish, beat egg yolk with garlic. Place chicken in egg mixture, and turn to coat. Cover dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Melt butter and pour into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Dip marinated chicken in crumb mixture. Place coated chicken in baking dish, and pour remaining egg mixture over.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes on each side, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
Cooking : Birthday Bones
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted natural peanut butter
1 cup skim milk
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Stir together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter and milk. Stir in the flour mixture until well blended. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into shapes using cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup unsalted natural peanut butter
1 cup skim milk
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Stir together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter and milk. Stir in the flour mixture until well blended. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into shapes using cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly brown. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
Cooking : Artichoke and Herb Tarts
Ingredients
1 (17.3 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Puff Pastry
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup diced roasted sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Thaw the pastry sheets at room temperature for 40 minutes or until they're easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with vegetable cooking spray.
Stir the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until the ingredients are mixed. Stir in the artichokes, red pepper and parsley. Season to taste.
Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the sheet into a 12-inch square. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the edges of the pastry with water. Fold over the edges 1/2 inch on all sides, pressing firmly with a fork to form a rim. Prick the pastry thoroughly with a fork. Repeat with the remaining pastry.
Divide the cheese mixture between the pastry crusts and spread to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Sprinkle each with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden. Let cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm.
1 (17.3 ounce) package Pepperidge Farm� Puff Pastry
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup diced roasted sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
Thaw the pastry sheets at room temperature for 40 minutes or until they're easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with vegetable cooking spray.
Stir the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until the ingredients are mixed. Stir in the artichokes, red pepper and parsley. Season to taste.
Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the sheet into a 12-inch square. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the edges of the pastry with water. Fold over the edges 1/2 inch on all sides, pressing firmly with a fork to form a rim. Prick the pastry thoroughly with a fork. Repeat with the remaining pastry.
Divide the cheese mixture between the pastry crusts and spread to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Sprinkle each with the remaining cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden. Let cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm.
Cooking : Butter Balls II
Ingredients
1 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
Directions
Beat butter on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, beat until fluffy. Add flour, and beat at low speed until well blended, stir in pecans.
Shape into one inch balls. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) on an ungreased cookie sheet for 20 minutes. Remove and put on wire rack to cool. Roll in confectioners' sugar when cool.
1 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration
Directions
Beat butter on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, beat until fluffy. Add flour, and beat at low speed until well blended, stir in pecans.
Shape into one inch balls. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) on an ungreased cookie sheet for 20 minutes. Remove and put on wire rack to cool. Roll in confectioners' sugar when cool.
Cooking : Apple Spice Drops
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup apple juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons apple juice
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and apple juice. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Fold in apple and walnuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For frosting, cream butter, sugar, vanilla and enough apple juice to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup apple juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons apple juice
Directions
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in egg and apple juice. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Fold in apple and walnuts.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For frosting, cream butter, sugar, vanilla and enough apple juice to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.
Cooking : Amaretto Cheesecake II
Ingredients
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon almond extract
2 fluid ounces amaretto liqueur
2 1/2 cups crushed macaroon cookies
2/3 cup melted butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Wrap the outside of a 10 inch springform pan with foil.
In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar and corn starch until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in sour cream and 1/2 cup melted butter. Stir in vanilla and orange extracts, lemon juice, almond extract and amaretto liqueur.
To make crust: Combine macaroons and 2/3 cup melted butter. Blend thoroughly. Place most of the crust mixture in the bottom of the springform pan. Pour cheese mixture over crust, and sprinkle some crust mixture on top of batter.
Place springform pan in a roasting pan, and set it in the oven. Fill roasting pan with water. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let set for 2 hours. Invert cheesecake so that the bottom becomes the top.
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon almond extract
2 fluid ounces amaretto liqueur
2 1/2 cups crushed macaroon cookies
2/3 cup melted butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Wrap the outside of a 10 inch springform pan with foil.
In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar and corn starch until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in sour cream and 1/2 cup melted butter. Stir in vanilla and orange extracts, lemon juice, almond extract and amaretto liqueur.
To make crust: Combine macaroons and 2/3 cup melted butter. Blend thoroughly. Place most of the crust mixture in the bottom of the springform pan. Pour cheese mixture over crust, and sprinkle some crust mixture on top of batter.
Place springform pan in a roasting pan, and set it in the oven. Fill roasting pan with water. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let set for 2 hours. Invert cheesecake so that the bottom becomes the top.
Cooking : Broccoli Potato Bake
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 (12 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes
1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour and salt. Add milk and stir until bubbly. Add cheese, and stir until all of the cheese is melted. Stir in potatoes and heat thoroughly.
Pour half of the mixture into a 10x6 inch baking dish.
Cook broccoli according to package instructions; drain well. Layer broccoli over the potatoes in the baking dish. Pour the remaining potato mixture over the broccoli. Sprinkle the bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter over the top of the casserole.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 35 minutes; or until bubbly and browned lightly.
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, diced
1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 (12 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes
1 (12 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour and salt. Add milk and stir until bubbly. Add cheese, and stir until all of the cheese is melted. Stir in potatoes and heat thoroughly.
Pour half of the mixture into a 10x6 inch baking dish.
Cook broccoli according to package instructions; drain well. Layer broccoli over the potatoes in the baking dish. Pour the remaining potato mixture over the broccoli. Sprinkle the bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter over the top of the casserole.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 35 minutes; or until bubbly and browned lightly.
Cooking : Apricot Breakfast Muffins
Ingredients
Crisco� Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 cup Pillsbury BEST� All Purpose Flour
1/4 cup SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, granulated
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 tablespoons Crisco� Pure Canola Oil
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/2 cup Smucker's� Apricot Sugar Free Preserves, plus additional for spreading on tops of muffins
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 6 muffin cups with no-stick spray.
Combine flour, SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener, baking powder and salt in medium mixing bowl.
Beat together egg, oil and milk. Blend in preserves and almond extract. Add to flour mixture and stir just until moistened. Fill muffin cups evenly with batter.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. Spread tops with a thin layer of preserves before serving.
Crisco� Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
1 cup Pillsbury BEST� All Purpose Flour
1/4 cup SPLENDA� No Calorie Sweetener, granulated
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
2 tablespoons Crisco� Pure Canola Oil
2 tablespoons skim milk
1/2 cup Smucker's� Apricot Sugar Free Preserves, plus additional for spreading on tops of muffins
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat 6 muffin cups with no-stick spray.
Combine flour, SPLENDA� Granulated Sweetener, baking powder and salt in medium mixing bowl.
Beat together egg, oil and milk. Blend in preserves and almond extract. Add to flour mixture and stir just until moistened. Fill muffin cups evenly with batter.
Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. Spread tops with a thin layer of preserves before serving.
Cooking : Beth's Chess Pie
Ingredients
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cornmeal
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in milk until mixture is smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Mix in cornmeal, then pour mixture into pastry shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, until set in center.
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cornmeal
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in milk until mixture is smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Mix in cornmeal, then pour mixture into pastry shell.
Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, until set in center.
Cooking : Bountiful Garden Zucchini Enchiladas
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups diced zucchini
1/4 cup canned diced green chiles
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup canned diced green chiles
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini, 1/4 cup diced chiles, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove zucchini mixture from skillet and reserve.
Melt butter in the skillet over medium low heat. Stir in flour, salt, remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour in milk; whisk until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of diced chiles and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
Stir 1/2 cup of cheese sauce into the zucchini mixture. Spoon 1/3 cup squash mixture down the center of each tortilla; roll up. Place filled tortillas in prepared baking dish, pour remaining cheese sauce over. Cover and bake in preheated oven until hot, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and the chopped tomatoes.
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups diced zucchini
1/4 cup canned diced green chiles
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup canned diced green chiles
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
Directions
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini, 1/4 cup diced chiles, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove zucchini mixture from skillet and reserve.
Melt butter in the skillet over medium low heat. Stir in flour, salt, remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Pour in milk; whisk until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of diced chiles and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
Stir 1/2 cup of cheese sauce into the zucchini mixture. Spoon 1/3 cup squash mixture down the center of each tortilla; roll up. Place filled tortillas in prepared baking dish, pour remaining cheese sauce over. Cover and bake in preheated oven until hot, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and the chopped tomatoes.
Cooking : Avocado Quick Bread
Ingredients
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 7/8 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe avocado
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and allspice. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the mashed avocado. Stir in the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk until just mixed. Fold in the chopped pecans, raisins and orange zest. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Allow loaves to cool in pan for at least 20 minutes before removing.
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 7/8 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe avocado
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and allspice. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the mashed avocado. Stir in the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk until just mixed. Fold in the chopped pecans, raisins and orange zest. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Allow loaves to cool in pan for at least 20 minutes before removing.
Cooking : Alaska Salmon Bake with Pecan Crunch Coating
Ingredients
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons butter, melted
5 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
6 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
salt and pepper to taste
6 lemon wedges
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, butter, and honey. In another bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley.
Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with mustard-honey mixture. Cover the top of each fillet with bread crumb mixture.
Bake for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at thickest part, or until salmon just flakes when tested with a fork. Serve garnished with lemon wedges.
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons butter, melted
5 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
6 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
salt and pepper to taste
6 lemon wedges
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, butter, and honey. In another bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley.
Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with mustard-honey mixture. Cover the top of each fillet with bread crumb mixture.
Bake for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at thickest part, or until salmon just flakes when tested with a fork. Serve garnished with lemon wedges.
Cooking : Balsamic Chicken Salad
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) bottle light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing (such as Newman's Own� Lighten Up� Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing), divided
8 chicken tenders
1 (6 ounce) package sliced portobello mushroom caps
2 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
2 green onions, sliced diagonally
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil leaves
Directions
Combine 1/3 bottle of balsamic vinaigrette dressing with the chicken tenders in a bowl. Toss together sliced mushrooms with 1/3 bottle of dressing in a separate bowl. Reserve the remaining 1/3 bottle. Allow the chicken tenders and mushrooms to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven's broiler, and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Remove the chicken tenders and mushrooms from the marinade, and drain off the excess. Broil the chicken and mushrooms until the chicken is browned and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken and mushrooms from the heat, and slice the chicken tenders into bite-sized pieces.
To serve, divide the chopped romaine lettuce between four plates, and top each with broiled chicken and mushrooms. Sprinkle each plate with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and sliced basil leaves; serve with the remaining vinaigrette dressing.
1 (16 ounce) bottle light balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing (such as Newman's Own� Lighten Up� Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing), divided
8 chicken tenders
1 (6 ounce) package sliced portobello mushroom caps
2 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
2 green onions, sliced diagonally
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil leaves
Directions
Combine 1/3 bottle of balsamic vinaigrette dressing with the chicken tenders in a bowl. Toss together sliced mushrooms with 1/3 bottle of dressing in a separate bowl. Reserve the remaining 1/3 bottle. Allow the chicken tenders and mushrooms to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven's broiler, and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Remove the chicken tenders and mushrooms from the marinade, and drain off the excess. Broil the chicken and mushrooms until the chicken is browned and cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove the chicken and mushrooms from the heat, and slice the chicken tenders into bite-sized pieces.
To serve, divide the chopped romaine lettuce between four plates, and top each with broiled chicken and mushrooms. Sprinkle each plate with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and sliced basil leaves; serve with the remaining vinaigrette dressing.
Cooking : Buffalo Chicken Rolls
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup hot sauce
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
Directions
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and hot sauce. Place chicken breasts in a glass bowl, and pour the sauce over. Turn to coat, cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove chicken breasts from the hot sauce, and place 1 tablespoon of cheese in the center of each one. Roll up, and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining breasts, and place them seam side down in a glass baking dish.
Cover the dish, and bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is fork tender. Increase the temperature of the oven to 450 degrees, and place the chicken 8 inches from the heat. Uncover, and bake for 5 minutes, until browned. Garnish with remaining shredded cheese, remove toothpicks, and serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup hot sauce
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
Directions
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter and hot sauce. Place chicken breasts in a glass bowl, and pour the sauce over. Turn to coat, cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove chicken breasts from the hot sauce, and place 1 tablespoon of cheese in the center of each one. Roll up, and secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining breasts, and place them seam side down in a glass baking dish.
Cover the dish, and bake for 30 minutes, or until chicken is fork tender. Increase the temperature of the oven to 450 degrees, and place the chicken 8 inches from the heat. Uncover, and bake for 5 minutes, until browned. Garnish with remaining shredded cheese, remove toothpicks, and serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Cooking : Baby Doe's Cheese Soup with Beer
Ingredients
2 quarts milk
1 1/2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 tablespoon salt
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
12 fluid ounces dark beer
1 (16 ounce) jar processed cheese sauce
Directions
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the milk, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and salt. Bring close to a boil.
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add to the soup, stirring well. Add the beer and the cheese sauce, reduce heat to low and mix well. Allow to heat through before serving.
2 quarts milk
1 1/2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 tablespoon salt
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
12 fluid ounces dark beer
1 (16 ounce) jar processed cheese sauce
Directions
In a large pot over medium heat, combine the milk, bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and salt. Bring close to a boil.
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add to the soup, stirring well. Add the beer and the cheese sauce, reduce heat to low and mix well. Allow to heat through before serving.
Cooking : Berry Tiramisu Cake
Ingredients
4 cups Assorted fresh berries
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
SPONGE CAKE:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/8 cups sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
CREAM FILLING:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups whipping cream, whipped
Directions
In a bowl, combine berries, sugar and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Gently press berries; drain, reserving juice. Set berries aside. In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and reserved juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk egg yolks, water and oil; add to dry ingredients, beating until smooth. In another mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating on high until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Spread into an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 30-38 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Split cake into three layers; place one layer on a serving plate. Spread with a third of the filling; top with a third of the berries and drizzle with 1/4 cup berry syrup. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
4 cups Assorted fresh berries
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
SPONGE CAKE:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/8 cups sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
CREAM FILLING:
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups whipping cream, whipped
Directions
In a bowl, combine berries, sugar and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Gently press berries; drain, reserving juice. Set berries aside. In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and reserved juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk egg yolks, water and oil; add to dry ingredients, beating until smooth. In another mixing bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating on high until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Spread into an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 30-38 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Split cake into three layers; place one layer on a serving plate. Spread with a third of the filling; top with a third of the berries and drizzle with 1/4 cup berry syrup. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Cooking : Beth's Tex Mex Dip
Ingredients
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix the Cheddar cheese, sour cream, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix. Chill at least 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix the Cheddar cheese, sour cream, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix. Chill at least 2 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
Cooking : Almond Bars II
Ingredients
12 graham crackers
1 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan.
Break graham crackers into 4 pieces and arrange them touching on the prepared jelly roll pan. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the crackers. In a small saucepan, melt butter. When butter is melted, stir in the brown sugar and vanilla until smooth and remove from heat. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the graham crackers in the pan.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Watch carefully so that the edges do not burn. Cut bars while still warm and remove from pan. If the bars are stuck, put the pan into the warm oven for a minute to loosen.
12 graham crackers
1 cup sliced almonds
3/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan.
Break graham crackers into 4 pieces and arrange them touching on the prepared jelly roll pan. Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the crackers. In a small saucepan, melt butter. When butter is melted, stir in the brown sugar and vanilla until smooth and remove from heat. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the graham crackers in the pan.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Watch carefully so that the edges do not burn. Cut bars while still warm and remove from pan. If the bars are stuck, put the pan into the warm oven for a minute to loosen.
Cooking : Almond-Topped Spiced Peaches
Ingredients
2 (29 ounce) cans peach halves, drained
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Place peach halves in an ungreased shallow 2-qt. baking dish; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and curry powder. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over peaches. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until heated through. Combine sour cream and cinnamon; serve with peaches.
2 (29 ounce) cans peach halves, drained
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Place peach halves in an ungreased shallow 2-qt. baking dish; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and curry powder. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over peaches. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until heated through. Combine sour cream and cinnamon; serve with peaches.
Cooking : Broccoli Bean Pasta
Ingredients
10 cups water
6 ounces uncooked small pasta shells
3 cups broccoli florets
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup white wine or vegetable broth
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
Directions
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add pasta; cook for 7 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until pasta and broccoli are tender. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the beans, wine or broth and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 7-8 minutes or until slightly reduced.
Drain pasta and broccoli; keep warm. Combine cornstarch, salt and milk until smooth; stir into bean mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Add pasta mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
10 cups water
6 ounces uncooked small pasta shells
3 cups broccoli florets
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2/3 cup white wine or vegetable broth
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
Directions
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add pasta; cook for 7 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 4-5 minutes longer or until pasta and broccoli are tender. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the beans, wine or broth and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 7-8 minutes or until slightly reduced.
Drain pasta and broccoli; keep warm. Combine cornstarch, salt and milk until smooth; stir into bean mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Add pasta mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Cooking : Best Ever Chocolate Cutout Cookies
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 egg
Directions
Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg. Gradually stir in the sifted ingredients to form a soft dough. Divide dough into 2 pieces, flatten and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Dough is sticky so be sure to add more flour to the rolling surface as needed. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 egg
Directions
Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg. Gradually stir in the sifted ingredients to form a soft dough. Divide dough into 2 pieces, flatten and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Dough is sticky so be sure to add more flour to the rolling surface as needed. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
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