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Light Stir Fry Sauce
By AzWench
The idea behind stir frying is a simple one
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white or black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Easy Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes
By AzWench
Two dessert favorites join forces in this easy recipe for Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes starring a tangy cream cheese...
- 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temp
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 6 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
Chocolate Cream Filled Vanilla Bean Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Frosting
By AzWench
I have discovered the secret to world peace
- For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- For the Filling:
- 1 teaspoon water, hot
- 3 1/2 ounces marshmallow fluff
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- For the Frosting:
- 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
Perfect Potato Soup
By AzWench
Add bacon pieces to a soup pot over medium heat and cook bacon until crisp and fat is rendered
- 6 slices Thin Bacon, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
- 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
- 3 whole Carrots, Scrubbed Clean And Diced
- 3 stalks Celery, Diced
- 6 whole Small Russet Potatoes, Peeled And Diced
- 8 cups Low Sodium Chicken Or Vegetable Broth
- 3 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt, More To Taste
- Black Pepper To Taste
- 1/2 teaspoons Cajun Spice Mix
- 1 teaspoon Minced Fresh Parsley
- 1 cup Grated Cheese Of Your Choice
Grandma's Hint-of-Mint Chocolate Cake
By AzWench
When you're bringing dessert for a potluck dinner, this is the cake to take
- Chocolate Frosting:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (12-ounce) package miniature chocolate-covered peppermint patties, unwrapped and halved crosswise
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 pound powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Garnish: miniature chocolate-covered peppermint patties
Marshmallow Crispy Treats
By AzWench
Thoroughly grease a 9- by 13-inch pan with softened butter
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, plus more for greasing
- One 10-ounce bag marshmallows
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups rice cereal
- 1 bag mini white marshmallows
- Rainbow sprinkles, to decorate
Teriyaki Marinade or Sauce
By AzWench
Mix all ingredients and pour over meat to marinade
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon honey or packed brown sugar
- 1 dash Tabasco sauce
Buttermilk Herb Dressing
By AzWench
To make the herb mix: Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl
- Herb Mix:
- 2 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Worchestershire and black pepper blend
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Easy Lo Mein
By AzWench
The easiest lo mein you will ever make in 15 min from start to finish
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 8 ounces lo mein egg noodles*
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, julienned
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup snow peas
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce, or more, to taste
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha, or more, to taste
Fat Molasses Cookies
By AzWench
1. In a large bowl combine the flour, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- Coarse sugar or finely chopped crystallized ginger