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Bananas Foster Crunch Cake
By Vanetta
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 -1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2-3/4 cups mashed ripe banana (about 4 bananas)
- 1/4 cup light or dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 -1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
BANANA MUFFINS
By Vanetta
Mash bananas with a fork and stir in sugar until well mixed
- 1-1/4 c bananas
- 1 c. plus 2 tbsp. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 c. oil
- 2-1/4 c. cake flour
- 1/2 c. flour
- 1 scant tbsp. baking soda
- 1/2 c. buttermilk
PLANK-GRILLED SWEET SOY SALMON
By Vanetta
Soak a grilling plank in water for 2-4 hours
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sake or dry white wine
- 1/4 cup mirin (see Note)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped scallions
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh ginger
- 4 5-ounce wild salmon fillets or steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick, skin on
- 1 small lemon, thinly sliced
CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE
By Vanetta
Cream margarine, butter and cream cheese til fluffy
- 1 c. margarine, softened
- 1/2 c. butter, softened
- 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 3 c. sugar
- 6 eggs
- 3 c. flour
- 1 tbsp. vanilla
MASHED POTATO DOUGHNUTS
By Vanetta
Blend Crisco, egg and milk
- 2 tbsp. melted Crisco shortening
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c. milk
- 2 3/4 c. flour
- 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 c. mashed potatoes
DATE BRAN MUFFINS
By Vanetta
Mix buttermilk with cereal in bowl and let stand 5 min until softened; add butter, brown sugar and egg and mix we...
- 1 c. buttermilk
- 1-1/2 c. shredded bran cereal
- 1/3 c. soft butter
- 1/2 brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 c. whole wheat flour
- 1/4 c. white flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 c. chopped dates
BEAN BURRITO SUPREME
By Vanetta
Warm beans separately. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 2 cans refried beans
- 1 pkg. flour tortillas
- 1 # cheddar cheese
- 4 fresh tomatoes
- 2 bunches green onions
- 1 can black olives
- 1 oz. jar salsa
- 1 container sour cream
RAVIOLI WITH BALSAMIC BROWN BUTTER
By Vanetta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 18 to 20 ounces store-bought ravioli (cheese, mushroom, or squash)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup toasted, chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
CRÈME DE CACAO CAKE
By Vanetta
Heat oven to 350°F. Combine all cake ingredients except creme de cacao in large bowl
- Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
- 4 egg whites
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons creme de cacao
- Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
- 1 (1-ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, melted, cooled
- 1 tablespoon LAND O LAKES® Heavy Whipping Cream
- Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
- 3 ounces white chocolate, melted, cooled
- 2 tablespoons LAND O LAKES® Heavy Whipping Cream
- White and dark chocolate leaves
MINI KISSES COOKIE TORTE
By Vanetta
Place sugar, cocoa, coffee, shortening and cinnamon in large microwave-safe bowl
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
- 1/2 cup strong coffee
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 package (11 oz.) pie crust mix
- 2-1/2 cups cold whipping cream
- 1-3/4 cups (10-oz. pkg.) HERSHEY'S MINI KISSES Brand Chocolates, divided