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Caramel Nut Popcorn
By littlefish
Preheat oven 250*. Butter large roasting pan
- 3 qt fresh popped corn (1/2 c unpopped)
- 1 c unsalted roasted cashews
- 1 c salted roasted macadmia nuts
- 1 c whome almonds or pecan halves
- 1 c firm packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 c lt corn syrup
- 1/2 c butter
- 1 T finely grated orange zest
- 1/2 t salt
- 1 t vanilla extract (essence)
- 1/2 t baking soda
Fruit Smoothie
By littlefish
beverage
- 1 c ice
- 1 c oj
- 1 c frozen fruit
- 1 banana (opt)
- 6 oz lowfat yogurt
Cinnamon Hermits - Modern
By littlefish
Heat oven: 350 degrees Homemade method Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet
- Cream together:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter and lard mixed [or 1/2 butter]
- Sift together:
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon soda
- and add this mixture alternately with:
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup sour milk (to sour sweet milk, bring milk to room temperature and add 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar)
- Finally add:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup chopped raisins or dates or both
Chocolate Popovers
By littlefish
These popovers would make a wonderful Valentine's Day breakfast treat
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings (unsweetened)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chicken Skewers with Cool Avocado Sauce
By littlefish
I'm always looking for lighter recipes to take on tailgate outings
- SAUCE:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
By littlefish
Cookie Cake 1. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes
- Cookie Cake
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips OR about 1 cup of chocolate chunks
- Vanilla Buttercream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp water
Tequila Lime BBQ Pork Sliders
By littlefish
These delicious pork sliders have a burst of flavor in every bite, including tequila and lime
- Rub:
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Whole Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Dry Mustard
- 2 tsp Bbq Seasoning
- 5-7 lb Pork Butt
- Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Honey Bbq Sauce
- 2 cups Ketchup
- 1 cup Tequila
- 1/4 cup Lime Juice
- 2/3 cup Brown Sugar
- 3 Tbsp Bbq Seasoning
- 2 cups Coleslaw
- 24 Slider Buns
Granola-To-Go Bars
By littlefish
Directions Combine oats and almonds in a 15-in
- 3-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apples
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Basic Muffin Mix
By littlefish
This is the basic recipe that all 100 variations of muffins use
- oil or melted butter, for greasing (if using)
- 2 c all purpose flour (may use whole wheat, bran, rolled oats, oatmeal, wheat germ, or cornmeal for up to 1/2 of this quantity)
- 1 T baking powder
- 1/2 t baking soda, if using yogurt
- 1/8 t salt
- heaping 1/2 c superfine sugar or firmly packed brown sugar (for savory omit sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 c milk (or buttermilk, yogurt, sour cream, cream, coconut milk, fruit juice or fruit puree)
- 6 T sunflower oil or melted cooled butter
- 1 t vanila extract
Pumpkin Bread Truffles
By littlefish
If you like the taste of pumpkin bread, you will love these truffles! Crumbled pumpkin bread is mixed with cream ch...
- one 9x5-in pumpkin bread
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
- 24 oz. orange candy coating
- 2 t2blespoons chocolate chips
- 2 oz green candy coating.