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Strawberry Cake
By barbaran
Directions In a large bowl, combine the dry cake mix, gelatin powder, water and oil
- 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) white cake mix
- 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup mashed unsweetened strawberries
- Whipped cream or frosting for your choice
Gorgonzola Sauce
By barbaran
Bring the heavy cream to a full boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then continue to boil rapidly for ...
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 3 to 4 ounces crumbly Gorgonzola (not creamy or dolce )
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Death By Chocolate
By barbaran
Special equipment: 1 (12 to 16 cup) glass trifle bowl or 12 to 16 individual small trifle bowls Whip the cream un...
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 recipe Decadent Brownie, room temperature, recipe follows
- 1 recipe Chocolate Pudding, room temperature, recipe follows
- 5 (1.4-ounce) bars chocolate covered toffee
- 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, plus more, softened, for pan
- 1 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 cups milk, divided
Almost-Famous Soft Pretzels
By barbaran
Make the pretzels: Warm the milk in a saucepan until it's about 110 degrees; pour into a medium bowl and sprinkle i...
- 1 cup milk
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/3 cup baking soda
- 2 tablespoons coarse salt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
Tater Tots
By barbaran
Cook the potatoes in boiling water until tender
- 6 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Seasoned salt
- Black pepper
- Canola oil, for frying
Coconut Shrimp with Mango Horseradish
By barbaran
For the breading: In a small bowl, blend the panko and coconut and hold at room temperature until breading
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups (Japanese breadcrumbs), slightly crushed
- 1 cup diced mango, fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 1/4 cup horseradish
- 1 1/2 cups lager beer
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Cajun spice
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 cup seasoned all-purpose flour
- Salt and ground white pepper
- 2 dozen shrimp, 21 to 25 count, peeled and deveined shrimp, tail on
- 8 cups vegetable oil
BANANA PUDDING POKE CAKE
By barbaran
1 Follow the direction on the cake mix box to prepare the actual cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix (& ingredients to make... Cake)
- 2 box (small) instant banana pudding
- 4 c milk
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 20 vanilla wafers, crushed
- Sliced bananas - use your own judgment
Hamburger with Double Cheddar Cheese, Grilled Vidalia Onion and Horseradish Mustard
By barbaran
Preheat grill or a cast iron skillet to high
- 2 pounds freshly ground chuck
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices white Cheddar, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 8 slices yellow Cheddar, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 8 hamburger buns
- Horseradish Mustard, recipe follows
- 8 leaves Romaine Lettuce
- Grilled Vidalia Onions, recipe follows
- Dill pickles, sliced
- Ketchup
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained
- 2 Vidalia onions, sliced crosswise, 1/4-inch thick slices
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pumpkin Cheesecake
By barbaran
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 stick melted salted butter
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 (15-ounce) can pureed pumpkin
- 3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Molten Chocolate Cake with Crushed Candy Canes
By barbaran
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar, for the ramekins
- 1/2 (6-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips
- 3 eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, plus a little more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 candy canes, smashed to bits
- Special equipment: 6 ramekins or aluminum souffle cups