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Cream Soda Toffee Cupcakes
By Laken
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 Tbsp. molasses
- 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cream soda (not diet)
- 3/4 cup toffee pieces
- 1 recipe Brown Butter Frosting
Fried Green Tomato BLTs
By Laken
Preheat the oven to 400° and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound unripe green tomatoes or large tomatillos, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- Canola oil
- 8 thick-cut slices of whole wheat or multigrain bread, toasted
- Low-fat mayonnaise and baby arugula, for assembling
Orzo with Parmesan and Basil
By Laken
Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth (I used water and chicken Bouillon cubes)
- 1 Tbsp garlic
- 2 Tbsp. Heavy Cream (You can substitute for milk)
- 2 tsp. Parmesan cheese (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (I used Marvini Organic Basil Paste, it's what I had)
Mexican Mango Cake
By Laken
Recipe courtesy Marcela Valladolid
- 1 1/2 cups or 3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
- 3 cups cake flour, plus more for pan
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 large eggs
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen and thawed mango
- 2 tablespoons water, plus extra, as needed
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus extra, as needed
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons tequila, optional
- Edible flowers as garnish, optional
Crab Rolls with Lemon Aioli
By Laken
In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the celery and lemon juice and season with cayenne
- 1 1/4 cups aioli or mayonnaise
- 2 large celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Cayenne pepper
- 1 1/4 pounds lump crabmeat, picked over and lightly broken up
- Salt
- 8 hot dog buns or 16 mini brioche rolls, split
- 8 Boston lettuce leaves, sliced
Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Laken
Resa's Recipe
- 2 sticks butter, softened (room temperature)
- 1/4 C brown sugar
- 3/4 C sugar
- 1 small box instant vanilla pudding
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (extra is good)
- 2 1/4 C flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 package milk chocolate chips
Mini Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Icing
By Laken
Turn oven to 350 degrees F
- Cinnamon rolls
- One can Pillsbury “Simply” refrigerated biscuits, 10 count
- 5 tablespoons softened butter
- 1/8 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/8 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- Icing
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 to 1 cup powdered sugar (to taste)
Lemon Crumb Muffins
By Laken
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Streusel
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cold butter
- Glaze
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Coconut Crème Caramel
By Laken
Preheat the oven to 350°
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 10 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- One 13-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Pomegranate White Chocolate Mousse Pie
By Laken
The Tasty Kitchen Blog
- 1-¼ cup Pomegranate Juice Plus 2 Tablespoons, Divided
- 1 envelope (1/4 Oz. Envelope) Unflavored Gelatin
- 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- 3 ounces, weight White Chocolate Chips, Melted
- ¼ cups Sugar
- 1 whole Pie Crust (pre-baked) Or Graham Cracker Crust
- Pomegranate Arils And Extra Whipped Cream, For Decorating