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TURKEY-SPINACH CALZONES
By Vanetta
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, In a large bowl, combine turkey or chicken, spinach, pizza cheese, and the 1/2 cup ...
- 1 pound cooked turkey breast or chicken, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 2-1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1-1/2 cups shredded pizza cheese (6 ounces)
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 10-ounce packages refrigerated pizza dough (each for 1 crust)
- Fat-free milk
- Grated Parmesan or Romano cheese (optional)
- Pizza sauce, warmed (optional)
BENEDICTINE SPREAD OR DIP
By Vanetta
Dice the cucumber. Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and seeds removed
- 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tbsp. onion, grated
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
- Few drops green food coloring (optional)
Hostess Chocolate Cupcakes
By Vanetta
Cake: Take everything out of the refrigerator so that all ingredients can come room temperature for 20-30 minutes p...
- Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup best-quality dark cocoa
- 1 1/2 sticks soft unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- Marshmallow filling:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 stick butter, room temp
- 2 Tbsp whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup marshmallow cream
- Chocolate frosting:
- Cook's Note: Make this LAST, after cupcakes have been cooled and filled because once it's made, you'll want to ice the cupcakes while it's still warm. --G
- Ingredients
- 12 oz Dark Chocolate chips (such as Hershey's "Special Dark")
- 4 Tbsp butter, room temp
- 1 cup whipping cream, set out 20-30 minutes prior to knock the chill off
- 1 Tbsp good quality vanilla (yes, tbsp not tsp)
STRAWBERRY NAPOLEONS
By Vanetta
THAW pastry sheet at room temperature 40 min
- 1/2 package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet)
- 1 package (about 3 1/2 oz.) vanilla chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened whipped cream * OR non-dairy whipped topping
- 1 1/4 cups sliced strawberries
- Confectioners' sugar
BAKLAVA
By Vanetta
To make the syrup: Stir the sugar, water, lemon juice, and if using, the corn syrup, cinnamon sticks, and/or cloves...
- Syrup:
- 3 cups sugar, or 2 cups sugar and 1 cup honey
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup (optional)
- 2 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon (optional)
- 4 to 6 whole cloves, or 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
- Filling:
- 1 pound blanched almonds, pistachios, walnuts, or any combination, finely chopped or coarsely ground (about 4 cups)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or cardamom (optional)
- 1 pound (about 24 sheets) phyllo dough
- 1 About 1 cup (2 sticks) melted butter or vegetable oil
INSTANT POTATO SOUP MIX
By Vanetta
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix
- 1-3/4 c. instant mashed potatoes
- 1-1/2 c. dry milk
- 2 tbsp. instant chicken bouillon
- 2 tbsp. dried minced onion
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
- 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/8 tsp. curry powder
- 1 tsp. seasoned salt
- Optional: 1/4 c. cheese powder
Chocolate Peppermint Biscotti
By Vanetta
Serve with your coffee on Christmas morning, or at a holiday gathering! These biscotti won't break your teeth—the
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 2 cup flour plus 1/2 cup for counter
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus 2 tablespoons for counter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 11 ounces white chocolate morsels
- 6 peppermint candy canes, crushed
Elvis Cupcake
By Vanetta
Cupcakes: 1. Preheat oven to 350
- Banana Cupcakes:
- 3 large bananas, mashed
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- Peanut Butter Maple Frosting:
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, slightly softened
- 2 teaspoons maple extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Vanilla Bean Marshmallow:
- 5 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 12 slices bacon, cooked and broken into pieces
RAMEN NOODLE SALAD
By Vanetta
Mix together the coleslaw mix, green onions, crushed noodles& sunflower kernels
- 12 1/2 (8 ounce) bags coleslaw mix (I used half of a 16 oz. bag)
- 12 1/2 packages ramen noodles, raw & crushed (I like the Oriental Flavor)
- 6 1/4 cups sunflower seeds (I used dry roasted)
- 6 1/4 cups oil
- 3 1/8 cups cider vinegar
- 3 1/8 cups sugar
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 bunch green onions
BEAU MONDE SEASONING BLEND
By Vanetta
Sift all together in small mixing bowl
- 1 tablespoon ground cloves
- 1 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground mace
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 2 tablespoons ground white pepper