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Devil's Food Cupcakes
By barbaran
To make the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1/4 cup coffee, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces semi sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Raspberries, for garnish
Bacon and Asparagus Pizza
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 1 (16-ounce) ball pizza dough
- Basic Pizza Sauce, recipe follows
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, 8 spears trimmed and remaining cut into 1/2-inch coins
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 red onion, sliced into 1/2 moons
- 5 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons torn fresh basil
- Pinch sugar, as necessary
Chocolate Peppermint Cake
By barbaran
Fun, festive, and fast—what better way to top off a holiday dinner?
- ingredients: Add all to shopping list
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (for layer cake)
- 1 (4-serving) box chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix
- 1 cup water
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) softened butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped round hard peppermint candies
- 1 cup vanilla frosting
- 2 cups chocolate frosting
- Softened vanilla or peppermint ice cream (optional)
Icebox Butter Cookies
By barbaran
•Place flour, sugar, butter, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; process until mixture is the texture of ...
- 3 cups (spooned and leveled) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut in pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Egg wash, (optional): 1 large egg white, beaten with 2 teaspoons water
- Decorating sugar and sprinkles, (optional)
Roasted Tomato Soup
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 8 Roma tomatoes, halved and seeded
- 2 red peppers, quartered and seeded
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 8 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- 1/4 cup loosely packed chiffonade basil leaves
- Special Equipment: Blender or immersion blender
Frozen Chocolate Mint Dessert Recipe
By barbaran
•In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, egg whites, applesauce and vanilla
- 1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup baking cocoa
- 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
- 2 packages (16 ounces each) large marshmallows
- 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
- 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
- 2/3 cup cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
Spinach-Stuffed Chicken Breasts for Two
By barbaran
HEAT oven to 350°F. BRING water and 1 Tbsp
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan Dressing, divided
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 2/3 cup STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken in the Canister
- 1 Tbsp. coarsely chopped roasted red peppers
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1/2 lb.), pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
- 1/4 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Chive and Onion Mashed Potatoes
By barbaran
Boil the potatoes until done
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup chive and onion cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
Tres Leches Cupcakes
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- Tres Leches Mix, recipe follows
- Whipped Cream Mascarpone Frosting, recipe follows
- One 12-ounce can evaporated milk
- Half 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
Baked Zucchini
By barbaran
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick, at an angle
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of Hungarian paprika
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped from the stem, lightly chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil