Ingredients CHOCOLATE CAKE 2c all purpose flour 2c sugar 1tsp baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 c water 3/4 c buttermilk 1/2 c shortening 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 4 oz. melted unsweetened chocolate Heat oven to 350, Grease and flour 13 by 9 pan or 2 layer pans. Measure all ingredients into large bowl. Blend 1/2 min. on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 min....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups unsifted flour 1 cup confectioners sugar 1/2 cup unsweetend cocoa 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 cup cold butter or margarine 1 pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 14 0z. can sweetened condensed milk 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract 2-3 drops green food color, optional chocolate glaze Preparation Preheat oven to 350. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa and baking soda; mix well. Cut in margarine until crumbly (mixture will be dry)....
Ingredients 1/2 cup gently melted coconut oil 1/2 cup gently melted cacao butter 1/2 cup raw honey 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional) 1/2 cup carob powder 1/2 cup cacao powder Preparation Mix all ingredients in bowl until they are well integrated. Scoop rounded spoonfuls into mini muffin or candy cups. Be sure to get some honey in each scoop so that it doesn’t all sink to the bottom....
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, or 1 cup apple butter (a healthier alternative) 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 cups Quaker Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats 1 cup dried cherries Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken or celery soup 3/4 cup milk 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (from 1-lb bag), thawed, drained 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 teaspoon ground sage or poultry seasoning 2 cups cubed cooked chicken 1 1/2 cups corn bread stuffing mix 1/8 teaspoon pepper Paprika, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 3-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 3-quart saucepan, heat soup and milk to boiling over high heat, stirring frequently....
Ingredients Chicken Stock 2 Large bone in chicken breasts 2 stalks celery cut into 3" pieces 1/2 red onion sliced 2 garlic cloves sliced 3 whole bay leaves (california) 3/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 3 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves removed from stem 8 leaves of fresh rosemary 6-8 Cups of Water (enough to cover chicken) Soup 1 T Extra Virgin olive oil 2-3 slices of fresh ginger chopped...
Ingredients 1 fresh pineapple cleaned & cubed into 1" pieces. 2 large boneless chicken breasts cooked & cubed into 1" pieces. 1-2 lg. seedless oranges peeled & cut into 1" pieces. 1 Cup cooked brown-rice. Preparation Place marinade in plastic freezer-bag & add chicken. Let sit in refrigerator 1 hour. Remove Chicken and place on paper towels to drain. Place chicken, pineapple, & orange pieces alternately on soaked skewers. Cook on grill-pan heated thoroughly....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1/2 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 small zucchini, coarsely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 cups cubed cooked chicken 1 cup water 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz. carton) 2 1/4 oz. (1/2 cup) uncooked ditalini (short macaroni tubes) 1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese...
Ingredients Salt 1/2 pound orzo pasta 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 6 ounces Pepper 2 tablespoons butter 12 cremini or baby portobello mushrooms, sliced 12 shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced 12 white mushrooms, sliced 2 large cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon thyme leaves, a couple of sprigs, chopped 2 large shallots, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups chicken stock...
Ingredients 4-5 chicken thighs 12 medium flour tortillas 1 can (19 oz.) kidney beans 1 cup medium or hot salsa 3/4 cup aged cheddar, grated 1 small onion, finely diced 1 small red pepper, finely diced 1 small tomato, finely diced 1/8 cup jalapeno peppers, chopped 1 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp. salt Olive oil Sour cream for dipping Preparation Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. Coat chicken thighs with olive oil and place in baking pan....
Ingredients 3 teaspoons ground dark roast coffee 3 teaspoons ground chipotle pepper (or chipotle chile powder) 1/4 cup paprika 2 teaspoons toasted cumin seeds 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon salt Preparation Combine coffee, ground chipotle, paprika, cumin seeds, sugar and salt. Rub mixture into meat. Roast or grill
Ingredients 2 Ripe Peaches Smokey Chipotle Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tsp sugar Sea Salt 3/4 c Ripe Summer Peach Balsamic Vinegar Preparation Halve and pit peaches. Coat the bottom of a pie plate with the Smokey Chipotle EVOO. Sprinkle the sugar over the oil and grind in a little of your favorite sea salt. Reduce Ripe Summer Peach Balsamic Vinegar down to about 1/2 original volume and let cool. Coat the peaches in the oil mixture and place directly on your grill for about 4 minutes per side....
Ingredients 1 lb. phyllo dough, thawed 1 lb. sweet unsalted butter 1 1/2 pounds chopped walnuts 1 cup sugar 1/4 pound melted Hersey’s chocolate Syrup: 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 1/2 cup honey 1 T lemom juice Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom of a 11" X 14" x 2" sheet pan with melted butter using a pastry brush. Place one sheet of phyllo dough in the pan (and cover remaining sheets of phyllo dough with a clean, damp towel) and butter the sheet....
Ingredients Brownie layer 1 cup unsalted butter 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 cup unbleached flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries drained Cream layer 1/2 cup unsalted butter 4 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup whipping cream 1/8 cup chopped maraschino cherries drained 2 tsp. cherry juice 2 tsp. vanilla extract Glaze 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate 1 tbsp....
Ingredients 1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 4 cups powdered sugar 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 8 to 10 drops green food color 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup whipping cream...
Ingredients 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 4 slices packaged precooked bacon (from 2.52-oz package) 1/3 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 oz cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup chocolate fudge creamy ready-to-spread frosting Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. Unroll pie crust on work surface....
Ingredients 2½ cups granulated sugar ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 cup evaporated milk (from a can) 1 tablespoon light corn syrup ½ cup unsalted butter, divided ½ cup peanut butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Butter an 8-inch square pan and line with parchment paper, using enough so that there is some overhang on the edges. Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, evaporated milk and corn syrup in a large saucepan over medium heat....
Ingredients Rhubarb raspberry Mousse 1 1/2 c Fresh or frozen rhubarb about 1/2 lb. finely diced 1/3 c Sugar 1 ts Unflavored gelatin 1/4 c Sour cream 1/2 c Fresh raspberries 1/2 c Heavy cream, well chilled Raspberry Sauce 2 c Fresh raspberries 5 tb Confectioner’s sugar Molding Chocolate 7 oz Semisweet chocolate, grated 2 oz Unsweetened choclate, grated 1/4 c Light corn syrup 1 1/2 ts Rum or cognac...
Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for baking sheet 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pound frozen cherries, thawed and drained Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 10-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet; line bottom with waxed paper. Butter paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside....
Ingredients 2 1/4 C. flour 2 tsp Baking Soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp cloves 3/4 C. butter (1.5 sticks) 1 C packed brown sugar 1 large egg 1/4 C molasses 1/4 C granulated sugar for rolling Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the first 6 dry ingredients together with the room temp butter. Mix until in all resembles brown sugar, then mix in the brown sugar....
