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Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
By ctozzi
1For the rolls, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk in a large bowl
- 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup margarine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups flour
- FILLING
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/3 cup margarine, softened
- ICING
- 8 tablespoons margarine
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Black Magic Cake (Best Chocolate Cake Ever!)
By ctozzi
1 Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl or stand mixer
- 1 3/4 c all purpose flour
- 2 c sugar
- 3/4 c cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 c strong black coffee, cooled
- 1 c buttermilk
- 1/2 c vegetable oil
- 1 tsp real vanilla extract
- CHOCOLATE FROSTING
- 1/2 c margarine, softened
- 2 oz melted unsweetened chocolate, cooled
- 3 c powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 2 tsp real vanilla extract
Berry Sangria
By ctozzi
Mix berries and brandy in a large pitcher and let marinate 30 minutes
- 2 cups of berries
- 4 oz. brandy
- 1 bottle fruit flavoured wine
No Bake Strawberry Milk Cheesecake
By ctozzi
Graham Cracker Sprinkle Crust: 1
- Graham Cracker Sprinkle Crust:
- 2 cups fine graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup jimmies sprinkles (can be found in the ice cream toppings aisle )
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- Strawberry Milk Cheesecake Filling
- 2 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 pound (two 8 oz. packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup strawberry milk drink mix (such as Nestle's)
- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar * (see note at end of recipe)
- Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Multicolored nonpareils
Four Cheese Spinach Dip
By ctozzi
Just like Kelsey’s
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup packaged Italian blend cheese
- 1 tbsp rounded very finely chopped red pepper
- 1 green onion
- 1/2 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- pinch of cayenne pepper
Snickerdoodles (Trisha Yearwood)
By ctozzi
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 medium eggs
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Almond Butter Brownies
By ctozzi
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2
- 1 cup almond butter
- 2 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup of Wholesome Sweeteners coconut palm sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup of chocolate chunks (very important to have big chucks of chocolate)
Timpano Recipe – Step by Step to a Big Night
By ctozzi
Getting everything ready First, make sure you have everything
- For the timpano dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup water
- For the meatballs (for filling below):
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground veal
- 1 cup bread crumbs (unseasoned)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tablespoons garlic (or 2 cloves minced)
- 6-8 Tablespoons parsely finely-chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano cheese
- salt and pepper
- Olive oil
- For the timpano filling:
- 2 cups Genoa salami, cut in 1/4-inch by 1/2-inch pieces - (NOTE: This meat can be substituted with cubed cooked hot Italian sausage)
- 2 cups sharp Provolone cheese, cut into 1/4 by 1/2-inch pieces
- 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered lengthwise
- 2 cups of golfball-size meatballs (recipe above)
- 8 cups of fresh or prepared meat-based, tomato sauce
- 2 lbs. penne pasta, cooked very al dente (about half the time recommended on the package) and drained - NOTE: You will likely have some pasta left 0ver, don't stress over it.
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2/3 cup finely grated Pecorino-Romano cheese - (Or just Parmigiano if that's all you can find)
- 5 large eggs, beaten
Lemon Madeleines
By ctozzi
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted, plus more for pans
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted (not self-rising)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (2 to 3 lemons total)
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)
Cheesy Italian Monkey Bread
By ctozzi
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 4 cans (4.5 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)