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Congo Bars (ATK)
By hmp13
Despite their name, Congo bars have nothing at all to do with Africa
- 1 cup pecans (or walnuts), toasted and chopped coarse
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (7 1/2 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted and cooled
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar (10 1/2 ounces)
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 ounces white chocolate chips (1 cup) or chopped bar, or 3 ounces each white chocolate and semisweet chocolate chips
Devil’s Food Cake (BAKING)
By hmp13
Makes 2 round layer cakes (9 by 1 inch) or 1 round layer cake (9 by 2 inches) This rich, deeply flavored cake can b...
- Butter and flour for the cake pans
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, sliced, at room temperature
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
Banana Pudding (MRS)
By hmp13
Heat the milk in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water
- 4 cups milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 teaspoons butter
- 1 (12 ounce) box vanilla wafers
- 3 to 4 firm bananas
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional)
- 1 recipe Mrs. Rowe’s Meringue
Country Split Pea with Bacon and Potatoes (NES)
By hmp13
Melt the butter in a pot over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, peeled and diced
- 2 ribs celery, sliced
- 8 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 whole garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 pound dried green split peas
- 10 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 5 dashes Tabasco
- 2 cooked Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 12 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
- Salt and pepper
Lemony Sunshine Cupcakes
By hmp13
Recipe courtesy Jamie Nondorf Ultimate Recipe Showdown
- 1 1/3 cups shortbread cookie crumbs, (22 Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookies)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 small box (3.4 ounce) instant lemon pudding
- 1 (18.25 ounce) box lemon cake mix (recommended: Betty Crocker Super Moist)
- 1/3 cup lemon curd
Cream Filled Pumpkin Cupcakes
By hmp13
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, oil, pumpkin and eggs
- FILLING:
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Spice Island® Pure Vanilla Extract, optional
- Whole cloves, optional
Beef Sheperd's Pie (Food Network)
By hmp13
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 5 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 rib celery, diced
- 1 each red and yellow pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 can tomato paste
- 2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup each frozen peas and corn
- 6-8 cups Mashed Potatoes
- paprika
- 1/4 cup grated cheese, optional
Stabilized Whipped Cream (BAKING)
By hmp13
Makes 4 cups, enough for a 4 layer 9 inch round cake
- 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons sugar or more, to taste
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chip Streusel Topping
By hmp13
Against all grain
- 4 medium eggs, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons honey (optional, but may be needed if bananas aren’t too sweet)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 overly ripe medium sized bananas (we’re talking big brown spots)
- 1/4 cup milk (I used coconut, but almond works well too)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- For the Streusel
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (either homemade or Enjoy Life)
Paula's Sour Cream Pound Cake (Paula Deen)
By hmp13
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla