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Nutty Cheesecake Bites
By mitzzy
Combine all ingredients except peanuts in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping down sides of b...
- 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Skippy® Creamy or Super Chunk® Peanut Butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- Finely chopped peanuts or unsweetened shredded coconut
White Chocolate Snowballs
By mitzzy
1.Heat oven to 375° F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil
- Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 7-ounce bag sweetened flaked coconut
- 12 ounces white chocolate (chopped or chips)
Banana Muffins
By mitzzy
I love the combination of banana and blueberry in this muffin! The bananas make this muffin ultra moist and delicio...
- 2 or 3 bananas, mashed (about 1 cup/250 ml)
- 1/4 cup apple butter (60 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (5 ml)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (60 ml)
- 3/4 cup buttermilk (175 ml)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (30 ml)
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (375 ml)
- 2 teaspoons baking soda (10 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (2 ml)
- 1/4 cup oat bran (60 ml)
- Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (1 ml)
- 1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen (125 ml)
Chocolate Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies
By mitzzy
Divide the dough in half and add chocolate and vanilla to 1 half and incorporate with hands
- 1 batch Sugar Cookies, recipe follows
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Chocolate Biscuit Cake
By mitzzy
This cake is so good that Prince William chose it as his groom's cake for the royal wedding
- 1/2 tsp. butter , for greasing
- 8 ounces Rich tea biscuits
- 4 ounces unsalted butter , softened
- 4 ounces granulated sugar
- 4 ounces dark chocolate , for the cake
- 1 egg
- 8 ounces dark chocolate , for coating
- 1 ounce chocolate , for decorating
Penne with Vodka Sauce
By mitzzy
Penne with vodka sauce has nothing to do with traditional pasta dishes; it is one of those modern mystery concoctio...
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (or more if you wish),
- or hot red pepper paste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers in brine, drained and minced
- 2 cups pureed fresh or canned plum tomatoes
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 1 pound penne rigate or farfalle (butterfly pasta)
- Fine sea salt to taste
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta cooking water
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
By mitzzy
Strawberries and rhubarb are a classic combination
- 1 1/2 lbs. (750 g) rhubarb stalks, trimmed and cut in 3/4-inch (18-mm) lengths
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar or evaporated cane juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 dozen medium-to-large strawberries, hulled and cut into chunks
- CRUMB TOPPING
- 8 tablespoons (1/4 lb/125 g) butter or vegan margarine
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) light brown sugar or evaporated cane juice
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Cardamom Strawberry Shortcake with Cream
By mitzzy
Cardamom has a pleasant, lingering flavor that's perfect with superripe strawberries
- Strawberries:
- •2 cups hulled and chopped ripe strawberries ,
- •6 cups hulled and halved ripe strawberries
- •6 Tbsp. honey
- •1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
- •1/8 vanilla bean , split
- •12 lemon verbena leaves
- Shortcake:
- •1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
- •3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- •1 Tbsp. baking powder
- •1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
- •1/2 tsp. salt
- •6 Tbsp. unsalted frozen butter , cut into small pieces
- •2 Tbsp. lard or vegetable shortening , frozen
- •1/2 cup milk
- •3 Tbsp. honey
- •2 Tbsp. sour cream
- •1 large egg
- Glaze and topping:
- •1 Tbsp. unsalted butter , melted
- •1 Tbsp. honey
- •1 Tbsp. raw sugar , preferably turbinado
- •1 cup heavy or whipping cream
- •1/3 cup sour cream
- •Lemon verbena sprigs for garnish
Toffee Meringue Drops Recipe
By mitzzy
The original recipe called for mini chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candy
- 2 egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Lemon Curd Mousse Cake
By mitzzy
To make the shortbread cookie crumbs for the crust, seal the cookies in a heavy plastic bag and use a rolling pin t...
- Curd
- 2 1/3 cups sugar
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 large eggs
- 4 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- Crust
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 2 cups shortbread cookie crumbs (about 7 1/2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Mousse
- 5 tablespoons water
- 4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 6 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream
- Lemon slices, cut into quarters (garnish)