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Died and Gone to Heaven (aka Chocolate Trifle)
By oakleyj
You could just do box brownies, but I promise these made from scratch recipe make it so much better!
- FOR THE BROWNIES,
- 2 sticks butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- REMAINING INGREDIENTS TO ASSEMBLE,
- 1 box (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 box (14 ounces) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 container (8 ounces) Cool whip
- 1 container (12 ounces) Cool Whip
- 3 Heath candy bars
Orange Hard Sauce
By oakleyj
In bowl, beat butter with sugar until creamy; beat in orange rind and juice and lemon juice until fluffly
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sifted icing sugar
- 1 Tbsp grated orange rind
- 2 Tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Sweet and Spicy Bacon Chicken
By oakleyj
Cut each breast into 3 pieces, season all the chicken with the spices, then wrap a bacon slice around eac...
- 4 chicken breasts cut in thirds (12 pieces)
- Bacon slices
- salt and pepper to taste
- garlic powder
- chili powder
- brown sugar
Orange and Nut Toffee
By oakleyj
Directions 1. Prepare candied orange peel, set aside
- 1 recipe Candied Orange Peel, recipe below, or purchased candied orange peel, coarsely chopped
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped cashews
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp. water
- 1 Tbsp. light-colored corn syrup
Shrimp Scampi
By oakleyj
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 16 jumbo shrimp,cleaned and de-veined
- 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves of garlic,minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley,finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 lemons,cut in half
- 1/2 cup fish or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 tablespoon of paprika
Chicken and Pasta in Peanut Sauce
By oakleyj
1. In Dutch oven cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccolini and sweet pepper during the last 2 m...
- 8 ounces thin spaghetti
- 1 bunch broccolini, cut in 2-inch lengths
- 1 medium red sweet pepper, cut in bite-size strips
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 1/2
- cup bottled peanut sauce
- Crushed red pepper (optional)
Garlic Spareribs
By oakleyj
Bake at 350 degrees for 3/4 hour covered
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp soya sauce
- 3/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp HP sauce
- garlic, salt to taste
Shrimp Toast
By oakleyj
These are delightful with drinks before dinner, although I often make a meal of them, plus one or two other appetiz...
- 1 large whole green onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon medium-dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- White sesame seeds for garnish
- Black sesame seeds for garnish
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- 2 to 3 French baguettes, about 2 inches in diameter (to yield about 40 slices) sliced about 1/4-inch thick, and allowed to dry out overnight
- Canola oil for deep-frying
Mexican Chocolate Pots de Crème
By oakleyj
Mexican chocolate, which is flavored with ingredients like cinnamon, almonds, and vanilla, lends a distinct flavor ...
- 1 1/2 cup(s) whole milk
- 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream
- 6 large egg yolks
- 6 ounce(s) Mexican chocolate, preferably Ibarra, finely chopped
- 6 ounce(s) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped, plus shavings for garnish
- Unsweetened whipped cream, for serving
Honey-Roasted Peanut Butter Bars with Chocolate Ganache
By oakleyj
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 2-layer-size devils food cake mix
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup honey-roasted peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream or milk
- 3/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 11.5-ounce package milk chocolate pieces