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Mini Chocolate Chip Turtle Cookies
By krystallondon
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until butter browns an...
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
- Melted caramel, for drizzling
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
By krystallondon
Tonight I’m cooking for one as Hubby is on his way back from Ireland
- splash of olive oil
- handful of mushrooms
- 1 clove of garlic, chopped
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 huge big dollop of creme fraiche
- 80 g spaghetti, dried
Pillsbury: Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake for a Crowd
By krystallondon
Warm and gooey with a hint of orange--serve an easy coffee cake sure to satisfy the whole crowd
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cans (17.5 oz each) Pillsbury® Grands!® refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
Traditional Christmas Pudding
By krystallondon
For those of you who may not know, a Christmas pudding is a sort of cross between a Christmas cake and mincemeat (t...
- 230 g raisins
- 50 g currants
- 75 g sultanas
- 50 g glace cherries
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 orange
- 100 ml Brandy
- 15 g flaked almonds
- 25 g chopped hazelnuts (my addition)
- 50 g vegetable suet
- 30 g wholemeal breadcrumbs
- 50 g plain flour
- 90 g light soft brown sugar
- ½ tsp mixed spice
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
Deep Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes
By krystallondon
For outstanding chewy cupcakes, purchase the best chocolate available
- Cupcakes
- 4 oz (120 g) unsweetened chocolate, broken up
- ⅔ cup (150 mL) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups (375 mL) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp (5 mL) pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups (300 mL) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
- ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1 cup (250 mL) chopped-into-bits semi-sweet
- chocolate or chips, about 175 g (6 oz)
- 1 cup (250 mL) broken toasted walnuts or pecans
- Icing
- 1 cup (250 mL) chopped-into-bits semi-sweet
- chocolate or chips, about 175 g (6 oz)
- ½ cup (125 mL) whipping cream
- 1 tsp (5 mL) pure vanilla extract
Strawberry Oatmeal Banana Bread
By krystallondon
1. Preheat oven to 350°F
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 1-minute quick oats
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1/3 cup butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 Tbs lemon zest
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripened bananas
- ½ cup strawberries, diced
Smoky White-Bean Chili
By krystallondon
Our secret to an incredibly tasty, healthy version of this comfort-food favourite? The smoky flavour of chipotle pe...
- 1 lb (500 g) extra-lean ground beef, pork or turkey
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried oregano leaves
- 3 chipotle peppers, in abodo sauce
- 1 green or red pepper or zucchini
- 1 large onion
- 19-oz (540-mL) can white kidney or navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 28-oz (796-mL) can diced tomatoes, preferably without added salt
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) tomato paste
Dog Birthday Cake
By krystallondon
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) Mix together flour and baking soda
- 1 cup white or whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 egg
Chewy Chunky Blondies
By krystallondon
1. Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips (or 6 ounces chocolate, chopped)
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Oreo Kisses
By krystallondon
An Oreo Kiss, that is. So, if you have a chocolate lover on your hands, then try these tasty treats and their hands...
- 1 package oreo cookies (divided… use cookie including the cream center)
- 1 8oz. package cream cheese (softened)
- chocolate bark