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Breakfast: Famous Blueberry Pancakes
By LynnK
Directions In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking powder and sugar
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tablespoon butter, melted OR Canola Oil
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, thawed OR Fresh Blueberries
Dessert, Cake: Mint Chip Ice Cream Cake
By LynnK
Cake Preheat oven to 350°
- Cake
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 11 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, cooled slightly
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Filling and Assembly
- 6 pints (packed) mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened in refrigerator for 20 minutes
- 2 cups coarsely crushed chocolate wafer cookies or Oreos
- 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 4 cups chilled heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Green food coloring
- Colored sprinkles
Desert, Cake, (Healthier): 5-Layer Chocolate Dessert
By LynnK
from the Dr
- 1 box devil’s food cake mix
- 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup water
- 4 cups fat-free ricotta
- 1 cup coconut milk, well stirred
- 1 cup shredded, toasted sweetened coconut
- 4 tablespoons agave syrup
- 1/2 cup toasted oats
- 1/2 cup ground flaxseeds or flaxseed meal
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, lightly toasted if desired
- 4 cups total of any combination of fresh well-washed berries (strawberries, hulled and halved, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, for shaving
Dessert: Pie Crust
By LynnK
from The Food Network's Alton Brown, 5 out of 5 stars from 149 reviews
- 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) butter, chilled
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) lard, chilled
- 6 ounces (approximately 1 cup) all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling dough
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 cup ice water, in spritz bottle
- Approximately 32 ounces of dried beans, for blind baking
Veggie Pizza Appetizer
By LynnK
I like this Veggie Pizza made with ranch dressing better than other versions made with sour cream and dill
- 2 packages crescent rolls, or 1 package large crescent roll sheet
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 package dry Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
- 4 cups raw vegetables, chopped; examples: broccoli, cauliflower, green pepper, onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives, optional
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Entree, Hamburger: Will's Souper Sloppy Joes
By LynnK
When he was seven, I discovered Will does not like the overly concentrated tangy flavor of sloppy joe sauce from a ...
- 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Light Chicken Gumbo Soup
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 - tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 - 1 chopped onion
- 1 to 3 stalks celery
- 6 hamburger buns or slices of bread, toasted if desired
Entree, Chicken: Chicken with Grape Tomatoes & Mushrooms
By LynnK
Here's a way to get great flavor, fast
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
- 1 package (8 ounces) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 2 1/4 cups)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 packets Swanson® Flavor Boost™ Concentrated Chicken Broth
- 2 tablespoons water
Dessert, Cookies: Candy Cane Blossoms
By LynnK
The cookies have by far become the most popular post on Baked Perfection
- 1 bag Hershey;s Kisses brand Candy Cane Kisses
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Red and Green colored sugar
Desserts: Almond Joy* Brownie Bites
By LynnK
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1 box family size (13 x9 in. pan) brownie mix
- 1 can(s) 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 1 14 oz. bag coconut
- 1/4 c milk
- 1 c chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 c almonds, chopped or crushed
Entrees, Chicken: Asian Chicken with Peanuts
By LynnK
Stir the cornstarch, broth, soy sauce, ginger and sesame oil, if desired, in a medium bowl until the mixture is smo...
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 3/4 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Chicken Stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 small red peppers, cut into 2-inch-long strips (about 2 cups)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts
- 1 cup regular long-grain white rice, prepared according to package directions (about 3 cups)