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Apricot Almond Torte Recipe
By Spookie
This pretty cake takes a bit of time, so I like to make the layers ahead of time and assemble the day of serving, m...
- FROSTING:
- Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup ground almonds, toasted
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
- 1 jar (10 to 12 ounces) apricot preserves
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Chocolate Ganache Tarts Recipe
By Spookie
Decadent, chocolate mousse-like filling and a flakey, tender crust make this very special
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- Whipped cream, fresh raspberries and confectioners' sugar, optional
Lemon Cream Dessert
By Spookie
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; gradually stir in water until smooth
- FILLING:
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1-1/2 cups cold water
- 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- CRUST:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- TOPPING:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 cups cold milk
- 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping thawed
Cherry Cheese Pie
By Spookie
In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fudge Brownie Pie
By Spookie
Delicious fudgy brownie bottom topped with marshmallow and a tasty chocolate fudge icing
- For the frosting:
- 3/4 cup of flour
- 1 cup of caster sugar
- 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large free range eggs, beaten
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup of chopped toasted pecans
- 2 handfuls of mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 8 ounces icing sugar, sifted
Fabulous Fruit Salad Recipe
By Spookie
I first made this for a family reunion, and now it's always requested for our family gatherings
- 1 medium honeydew, peeled, seeded and cubed
- 1 medium cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cubed
- 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 2 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
- 2 medium nectarines, sliced
- 1 cup seedless red grapes
- 1 cup halved fresh strawberries
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 2 medium kiwifruit, peeled, halved and sliced
- 2 medium firm bananas, sliced
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, cubed
- 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
By Spookie
Cake: 1. Heat oven to 350F
- Cake:
- 1 (18-25 oz) package lemon cake mix
- 1 (3-4 oz) package instant lemon pudding and pie filling mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbs poppy seed
- Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp milk
- 1 1/2 tsp melted butter
- 1 to 2 drops yellow fod coloring
- Poppy seeds for garnish
Lemon Pound Cake Muffins Recipe
By Spookie
I make these lemony muffins for all kinds of occasions
- GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Hearty chicken and vegetable soup
By Spookie
5 star rated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 leek, halved, washed, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 large carrot, peeled, diced
- 2 sticks celery, diced
- 2 small zucchini, diced
- 1 swede or turnip, peeled, diced
- 1 1/4 cups dry soup mix, rinsed (see note)
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 kg skinless chicken lovely legs
Special Delivery Chicken Recipe
By Spookie
To treat a friend who was bringing her new baby home from the hospital, I delivered a "Welcome to the World" theme ...
- 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1-3/4 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 36 crackers)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted