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Cherry-Walnut Balls
By oakleyj
A surprising and delicious filling of maraschino cherries and toasted walnuts makes these sweet bites irresistible
- 1/4 1/4
- cup coarsely chopped maraschino cherries
- 1 1
- cup butter, softened
- 1/2 1/2
- cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 1/2
- teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 1/2
- teaspoon vanilla
- 2 2
- cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 3/4
- cup chopped walnuts, toasted*
- Powdered sugar
Barbecued Weiners
By oakleyj
Put a little oil in saucepan
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup vinegar
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp Worchestershire sauce
- 1 medium onion
- 1 lb weiners
Chocolate Fruit Squares
By oakleyj
Mix butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pinch nutmeg
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup coconut
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 7 tsp cocoa
- Chocolate frosting
Chocolate Eggnog Swirl Pie
By oakleyj
This modern variation of an old-time favorite includes fresh ginger and a velvety cream cheese swirl
- 1 1
- cupall-purpose flour
- 3/4 3/4
- cupfinely chopped nuts
- 1/4 1/4
- cuppacked brown sugar
- 1 1
- ouncesemisweet chocolate, grated
- 1/3 1/3
- cupbutter, melted
- 1 1
- envelopeunflavored gelatin
- 1/4 1/4
- cupcold water
- 1/2 1/2
- cupgranulated sugar
- 2 2
- tablespoonscornstarch
- 2 2
- cupsdairy or canned eggnog
- 1 1/2 1 1/2
- ouncessemisweet chocolate, melted
- 2 2
- tablespoonsrum or 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 1
- cupwhipping cream, whipped
- Grated fresh nutmeg (optional)
Bittersweet Truffle Tart
By oakleyj
Plenty of bittersweet chocolate and a healthy dose of cocoa powder give this tart lots of chocolaty goodness, while...
- 2/3 2/3
- cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 1/2
- cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 1/2
- cup ground blanched almonds
- 6 6
- tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/3 1/3
- cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-1/4 1-1/4
- cups whipping cream
- 12 12
- ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 1/4
- cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 1/4
- cup strawberry jam
- Whipped Almond Mascarpone
- Bittersweet or semisweet chocolate shavings (optional)
Cherry-Almond Vanilla Cupcakes
By oakleyj
We've paired moist vanilla cake with the irresistible flavors of cherry and almond for a splurgeworthy dessert
- Cherry-Almond Butter Frosting:
- 1/2 1/2
- cup butter
- 4 egg whites
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 1/2
- teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4
- teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 3/4
- cup buttermilk or sour milk*
- 1/3 1/3
- cup maraschino cherry juice
- 1 1/2 1 1/2
- cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 1/2
- teaspoon almond extract
- 12 maraschino cherries, halved
- Maraschino cherries with stems (optional)
- 1/2 1/2
- cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice or milk
- 1/2 1/2
- teaspoon almond extract
- Milk
Darrell's "Forget-the-Cookies-Just-Give-Me-That-Batter" Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
By oakleyj
These thin cookies are crisp on the edges, moist and chewy on the inside, and sweet and buttery throughout
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts (optional)
Corn Salsa Nibbles
By oakleyj
Reserve ⅛ cup chives, sour cream and taco scoops
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 bag taco scoops
- 19-ounce can black beans
- 1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red pepper
- 2/3 cup frozen or fresh yellow corn
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 pound chorizo, chopped and saut
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- juice of one lime, plus zest
- salt and pepper to taste
Speedy Lasagna Casserole
By oakleyj
It's like lasagna -- only much easier! This simple recipe, modeled after the traditional Italian favorite, whips to...
- 8 8
- ounce dried miniature lasagna noodles, broken
- 12 12
- ounce mild or hot bulk Italian sausage
- 2-1/2 2-1/2
- cups desired red pasta sauce
- 1 1
- egg, beaten
- 1 1
- cup cream-style cottage cheese
- 2 2
- tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
- 3/4 3/4
- cup shredded mozzarella cheese (3 oz.)
Cheesy Garlic Bread
By oakleyj
If you want to make ahead: Combine butter, garlic, parsley and cheese
- 1 medium loaf French bread, unsliced
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, halved
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese