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Butter Cream Frosting (for sugar cookies)
By Christie
Half recipe for Judy's Sugar Cookies if not doing a lot of decorating
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup Crisco shortening, whipped
- 2 lbs. powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla (clear if available)
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
By Christie
This is a great use for left over Holiday Ham
- Beat together:
- 1 (26 oz) bag shredded hash browns
- 2 cups chopped hem
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
- Layer in greased 9x13 pan ending with cheese
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
Banana Brownies with Frosting
By Christie
You may want to make a double batch of these sweet banana brownies so you can try both frosting options! Brown Butt
- BANANA BREAD BARS:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
- BROWN BUTTER FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
- OR
- VANILLA BEAN FROSTING:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
Chili's Salsa
By Christie
Place jalapenos and onions in processor; porcess for just a few seconds
- 14 1/2 oz can tomatoes and green Chilis (like Ro-Tel)
- 14 1/2 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes plus the juice
- 1 Tbs jalapeños (canned, diced, not pickled)
- 1 teaspoon jalapenos (canned, diced, not pickled)
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 3/4 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- Note: Cilantro to taste is delicious
Cafe Rio Pork
By Christie
Great to make ahead in massive quantities and freeze in the amount your family will eat
- 3 lbs. pork loin
- 1 c. dark brown sugar
- 1 c. worcestershire sauce
- 1 t. oregano
- 1 t. powdered ginger
- 1 t. salt
- 1 t. chili powder
- 2 T. minced onions
Macadamia nut crusted mahi-mahi
By Christie
Try this with Papaya salsa
- For Fish
- 4 6-ounce fish fillets, approximately 1/2 inch thick
- Sea or kosher salt and fresh-ground pepper
- 2 eggs
- olive oil for frying
- For Crust
- 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, crushed
- 1/4 cup plain white bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chives, minced
- 1 teaspoon basil, chopped
Crepes
By Christie
Light, thin crepe can be filled with just about anything from cream cheese and lemon to strawberry jam and whipped ...
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 Tablespoons oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Gingersnaps
By Christie
These are better and softer/chewier the next day
- 1 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 eggs
- 4 1/2 cup flour
- 4 teaspoons soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cloves
Cafe Rio Salad Dressing
By Christie
Mix in blender and refrigerate 1 hour
- 1 ranch dressing packet
- 1/2 c buttermilk
- 1/2 c sour cream
- 1 c mayo (Best Foods makes a thicker creamier dressing)
- 2 tomatillos (look like little green paper lanterns, usually by the jalapenos)
- 1 jalapeno, cut in half lengthwise and remove seeds
- 1/2 bunch cilantro
- 1 clove garlic
- juice of 1 lime
Soft Oreo Cookies
By Christie
Great for a bake sale or large event
- Cookies:
- 2 packages chocolate cake mix (can use any flavor)
- 1 1/2 cup melted shortening
- 4 eggs
- Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup softened margarine
- 2 teaspoons flavoring (almond, vanilla, peppermint. etc.)