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Sopaipillas Pastry Puffs
By Spookie
These sopaipillas are crisp feathery light
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 tbs double-acting baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup milk
- Salad oil
- 1 tbs confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Jeweled Gelatin Torte Recipe
By Spookie
My mother made this special torte for all our holiday dinners when I was young
- 1 package (3 ounces) cherry gelatin
- 3 cups boiling water, divided
- 2 cups cold water, divided
- 1 package (3 ounces) lime gelatin
- 1 package (3 ounces) orange gelatin
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 36 ladyfingers
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- Citrus slices and fresh mint, optional
Summertime Strawberry Gelatin Salad Recipe
By Spookie
Meet the Cook: For years, this salad has been a "must" at family dinners and special occasions
- MIDDLE LAYER:
- 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- TOP LAYER:
- 1 package (6 ounces) strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 3 to 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Cheese and Spinach Puff Pastry Pockets
By Spookie
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- 12 frozen puff pastry shells, unthawed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 1/4 cups grated Fontina cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 3 to 5 green onions, finely chopped
Christmas Cranberry Salad Recipe
By Spookie
In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in 1 cup boiling water
- 2 packages (3 ounces each) raspberry gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water, divided
- 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
BLT Macaroni Salad Recipe
By Spookie
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 5 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1-1/4 cups diced celery
- 1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 5 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
By Spookie
Recipe courtesy Food Network Kitchens
- 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1 pound strawberries with stems (about 20), washed and dried very well
Marbled Chocolate Bars Recipe
By Spookie
Prepare cake batter according to package directions
- 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) German chocolate cake mix
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips, divided
Bacon Dressing
By Spookie
1. Cook 3 slices of bacon and chop into small pieces
- 3 slices chopped bacon
- 2 eggs
- 5 tbs sugar
- 3 tbs vinegar
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes - Relish.com
By Spookie
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease two 12-cup muffin tins, or line with papers
- Cupcakes:
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 4 ounces chocolate chips, melted and cooled
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick), softened
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted