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Banana Pudding
By cwyorkiex3
This classic banana pudding comes together in less than 15 minutes, however, keep in mind that there is inactive co...
- ◦3 tablespoons corn starch
- ◦1 1/2 cups 2 % milk
- ◦4 egg yolks
- ◦1/3 cup sugar
- ◦1 inch of a vanilla bean, split in half, lengthwise (substitute 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- ◦2-3 ripe, but firm bananas
- ◦15-20 vanilla wafers or mini chocolate chip cookies
- ◦1/2 cup cream
Cantaloupe Smoothie
By cwyorkiex3
COMBINE all ingredients in blender; blend until smooth
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup cubed ripe cantaloupe
- 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 cups crushed ice
Grilled Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs
By cwyorkiex3
Seafood on a stick? No, you’re not at the state fair! Paired with healthy veggies, this is backyard kabob grillin...
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 pound sea scallops
- 12 uncooked large shrimp in shells
- 8 medium whole fresh mushrooms, (about 6 ounces)
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium zucchini, (about 1 inch in diameter), cut into 1-inch slices
How to Infuse Vodka
By cwyorkiex3
Flavored vodkas are all the rage right now
- to are some steps to remember…
- 1 1. 1. Choose your vodka.
- 2 2. 2. Choose the right jar.
- to to to to a plastic jar for infusion. The taste of plastic can seep into your drink, and that is the LAST thing you want to happen. Choose an air tight glass container that is big enough for how much you want to make.
- 3 3. 3. Add the taste!
- 4 4. to Remember to be patient.
- to should let the ingredients sit for a couple days to let all the flavors mix together. Open the container every now and then give it a good stir and make sure the flavors are evenly distributed.
- 5 5. 5. Strain the spirits.
- to you are ready to serve, make sure you strain your vodka creation. You could use a fine mesh strainer or even a coffee filter.
- 6 6. 6. Serve and enjoy!
- to can now serve your vodka straight or add to a cocktail. Try different combinations. You just might surprise yourself by what a mix master you are!
- to taking my own advice, I decided to try infusing my vodka with candy canes!
- First, gather your vodka, air tight jar and some mini candy canes.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes
By cwyorkiex3
Here’s the run down on these bad boys, in case you are one of the 2% who haven’t tried them yet (say what?) Th...
- For the cupcakes:
- 3 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or bittersweet)
- For the filling:
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 6 tbsp. light brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 7 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
- For the frosting:
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 1/3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. milk
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- For garnish:
- Tiny chocolate chip cookies
- Mini chocolate chips
Chocolate Nut Fudge
By cwyorkiex3
Sometimes Grandma craved a combination of chocolate and fruit, so she made cherry fudge
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 16 large marshmallows, or 1 cup marshmallow creme
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Crock Pot Italian Turkey Meatballs
By cwyorkiex3
Crock pots are so convenient, plug them in and go to work
- MEATBALLS:
- 20 ounces (1.3 pounds) ground turkey breast 93% lean
- 1/4 cup whole wheat seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Reggiano Parmigiano cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 large clove garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt + fresh pepper
- SAUCE:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes (I like Tuttorosso)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil or parsley
Homemade Gnocchi
By cwyorkiex3
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound russet potatoes
- 3 to 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon gray salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting board and dough
Mushroom-Scallop Skewers
By cwyorkiex3
Smoky bacon and earthy mushrooms complement tender scallops in an appetizer that's ready in 25 minutes
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 14 bay scallops (1/4 to 1/3 lb)
- 14 baby portabella mushrooms (1 1/2 to 2 inches), stems removed
- 14 slices packaged precooked bacon (from 2.1-oz package)
- Fresh orange curls, if desired
Chicken Fried Rice
By cwyorkiex3
1: Fry chicken pieces in oil until fully cooked or golden brown
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
- 4 cups white rice (cold and at least 1 day old)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 minced garlic cloves (or more add to your taste)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 white onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (or to your taste)
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or to your taste)
- Sesame oil (for stir frying)
- Vegetable oil