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Coconut Macaroons
By oakleyj
Wrap four or five of these simple macaroons in red cellophane, tie each bundle with silver ribbon, and give them ou
- 4 4
- egg whites
- 1 1
- tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 1/4
- tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/8 1/8
- tsp. salt
- 1-1/3 1-1/3
- cups sugar
- 1 1
- 14-oz. pkg. flaked coconut
Bacardi Rum Cake
By oakleyj
Glaze: Melt butter in saucepan
- Glaze:
- 1 cup pecan or walnuts, chopped
- 1 pk yellow cake mix* (18 oz)
- 1 pk Jell-O Vanilla Instant* - Pudding and Pie Filling - (3 1/4 oz)
- 4 Eggs
- cup Cold water
- cup cooking oil
- cup Bacardi dark rum (80 proof)
- 1/4 lb Butter
- 1/4 c Water
- 1/2 c Bacardi dark rum (80 proof)
- 1 cup sugar
Frozen Lemonade with Coconut Rum
By oakleyj
This easy-to-make drink is based on the bar specialty at the Fish Trap restaurant in Cruz Bay, St
- 1 1/2 cups ice cubes, crushed
- 3 tablespoons frozen lemonade concentrate
- 2 tablespoons coconut rum (such as Malibu)
- Lime wedge (optional)
Pot Stickers
By oakleyj
Pork-stuffed dumplings are first fried, then steam-cooked, and fried again to produce dumplings that are delightfll...
- Seasonings:
- 2 cups finely chopped Chinese cabbage
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 pound ground pork
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
- Grated zest of 1 medium orange
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp dry sherry
- 1 Tbsp potato or cornstarch
- 1 package dumpling wrappers
- vegetable oil for frying
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- Worcestershire sauce for dipping
- Dip:
- 1 Tbps sugar
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger
- chili oil to taste
Play Dough
By oakleyj
1. Add your food coloring to the water 2
- 1 cup white flour
- 1/2 cup salt
- 2 tablespoon alum (try drug store)
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 cup water (or a little less)
- food coloring
Cajun Pot Roast with Maque Choux
By oakleyj
Cajun spices and hot pepper sauce add a fiery kick to this beef roast smothered in sweet peppers and onions
- 1 1 1
- 2 2 1/2 2 2 1/2 - 2 1/2 2 - 2 1/2 poundboneless beef chuck roast
- 1 1 1
- tablespoonCajun seasoning
- 1 1 1
- 10 10 10 ounce packagefrozen whole kernel corn
- 1 1 1
- largegreen sweet pepper, chopped
- 1 1 1
- mediumonion, chopped
- 1 1 1
- teaspoonsugar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2
- teaspoonbottled hot pepper sauce
- 1/8 1/8 1/8
- teaspoonground black pepper
- 1 1 1
- 14 1/2 14 1/2 1/2 ounce candiced tomatoes, undrained
Chicken with Fresh Tomato and Ginger Soup
By oakleyj
This is a light, bright, easy-to-make soup with tender chicken shreds, fresh ripe tomatoes, and coriander floating ...
- Marinade:
- 2 chicken breast halves (about 1 pound) skinned, boend, and sliced in shreds
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp dry sherry
- 1/4 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp potato or cornstarch
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 2 medium tomatoes, cut into large dice
- 1 1/2 Tbsp dry sherry
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander or 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
Baking Powder Biscuits
By oakleyj
Mix dry ingredients. Cut in butter with pastry blender
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter
- 1 cup milk
Fairest Wheels
By oakleyj
Jack's fave
- 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup each chopped green onions and minced red bell pepper
- 4 oz. light cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp. low fat sour cream
- 1 Tbsp. hot red pepper jelly
- 3 9-inch flour tortillas
Simple Fudge
By oakleyj
Pressed for time? You can make this decadent fudge in less than 30 minutes
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1 5-ounce can (2/3 cup) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups tiny marshmallows
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces or chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla