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CHOCOLATE PUDDING
By Vanetta
In a medium saucepan, combine sugars, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and espresso powder
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
- 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. instant espresso coffee powder or instant coffee crystals
- 2 c. milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 banana, sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp. chopped crystallized ginger (optional)
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
By Vanetta
Cream sugars and shortening; add eggs and peanut butter
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 1 c. white sugar
- 2/3 c. shortening
- 2/3 c. peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 c. milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3 c. flour
- 1 tsp. soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
MEDITERRANEAN MOSTACCIOLI
By Vanetta
Cook pasta according to package directions, adding zucchini during the last 2 minutes of cooking
- 4 ounces dried mostaccioli or gemelli pasta
- 2 cups sliced zucchini
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 1/2 of a medium eggplant, peeled and cubed (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 1 14-1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces)
BLACK PEARL LAYER CAKE
By Vanetta
For black pearl ganache: Place chocolate in medium bowl
- Black pearl ganache:
- 6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon wasabi powder*
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds*
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, room temperature
- Ginger syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons matchstick-size strips peeled fresh ginger
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- Cake:
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream frosting:
- 2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Additional black sesame seeds
Homemade Grand Marnier Clone
By Vanetta
While this is a project that is simple, it is definitely one that requires forethought
- The zest of 8 oranges (gently washed and toweled dry before hand). Take care to get the zest only- no white pith!
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 4 cups brandy (Using a better quality brandy or cognac will result in a much smoother sipping finished product.)
- optional, 1 teaspoon liquid vegetable glycerine (This creates a finished product with a more velvety mouth feel.)
CRÈME BRULEE
By Vanetta
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- 1 C. light cream
- 1 C. heavy cream
- 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1/2 C. sugar
- 2 tbsp. dark brown sugar
APPLEBEE'S CRISPY ORANGE SKILLET
By Vanetta
Cut chicken into 2-inch pieces and place in a large bowl
- 2 pounds boneless chicken pieces, skinned
- 1 egg
- 1-1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- oil (for frying)
ONE-STEP LASAGNE
By Vanetta
In 2 qt. casserole, microwave crumbled ground beef 5-6 min
- 1 pkg. lasagna noodles
- 1 # ground beef
- 1 jar spicy spaghetti sauce (32 oz.
- 1/2 c. water
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 c. ricotta or small curd cottage cheese
- 3 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
CHAMBORD LAYER CAKE
By Vanetta
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cup(s) self-rising flour
- 1 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup(s) whole milk
- 1 tablespoon(s) pure vanilla extract
- 2 cup(s) (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cup(s) sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon(s) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon(s) Chambord liqueur
- 1 tablespoon(s) cranberry juice
- 4 cup(s) sifted confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup(s) Chambord black cherry preserves or black raspberry preserves
LITTLE CRAB CAKES WITH WASABI MAYONNAISE
By Vanetta
Heat oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 pound(s) backfin lump crabmeat, picked over for cartilage and shell
- 1 1/4 cup(s) fine fresh breadcrumbs (from 3 slices white bread)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoon(s) snipped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoon(s) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoon(s) Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon(s) lemon zest
- 3 tablespoon(s) canola oil
- Citrus Wasabi Mayonnaise (recipe follows)