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Ginger-Lemon Cupcakes
By AzWench
Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C)
- Cupcakes:
- 3/4 cup (180 mL) butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sugar
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) cake flour
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground ginger
- 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1 cup (250 mL) Milk
- Frosting:
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) Realemon lemon juice or
- fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups (750 mL) icing sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped candied ginger
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) toasted, shredded or shaved coconut
Richmond Chocolate Frosting
By AzWench
This is not your ordinary frosting, it is thick and glossy
- 3/4 cup sugar
- dash of salt
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, grated
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 teaspoons vanilla
Mocha Frappuccino
By AzWench
I love me a good, ice-cold frappuccino in the summer! Try as I might, however, I could never get the coffee strong ...
- 3/4 cup brewed coffee, the stronger the better
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp chocolate syrup
- 14-17 ice cubes
- 1/4 cup milk
- Whipped cream (optional)
Creamy Chocolate Pudding
By AzWench
We recommend using one of our favorite dark chocolates-Callebaut Intense Dark Chocolate, L-60-40NV, or Ghirardelli ...
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) sugar
- 3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
Turkey Tetrazzini
By AzWench
What a great use for leftover turkey or chicken! This rich, satisfying dish was apparently named after Italian diva...
- Casserole:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 1/2 tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy or whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black or white pepper
- 1/2 cup (packed) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 ounces spaghetti, broken in half, then in half again, cooked
- 2 to 3 cups diced cooked turkey or chicken
- Topping:
- 2 cups soft, fresh bread crumbs*
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/3 cup, packed, freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Substitute 2 cups (about 4 1/4 ounces, about 120g) Panko bread crumbs, if desired
Amaranth Granola
By AzWench
Nothing is more satisfying then fresh make granola
- In a saucepan, heat:
- 8 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups popped amaranth
- 2 cups chopped pecans or sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seed (optional)
- 1 cup sunflower seed
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup canola oil, or coconut
- 2 cups Xagave, or honey
- 2 or 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons imitation maple flavoring
Strawberry Shortcake - Better Homes & Gardens
By AzWench
Hull and slice strawberries, add sugar to taste and stir in gently
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 beaten egg
- 2/3 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped with sugar
- 1 pint to 1 quart fresh strawberries
- sugar to taste
Devilish Deviled Eggs with Tuna
By AzWench
Slice the eggs in half length-wise
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 can white tuna in water (6 ounces) drained well
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Mango Pineapple Salsa
By AzWench
This salsa is perfect with the pulled pork, the sweet with the savory pork in amazing
- 2 large mangos, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
- 1/2 fresh pineapple, cored and chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup Xagave
- 1 chopped sweet onion
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
- 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest
- 2 teaspoons toasted cumin seeds
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- Fresh ground pepper and salt to taste
Giada De Laurentiis' Grilled California Salad with Shrimp
By AzWench
This summer salad is great for a light dinner
- For the Salad:
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- 1 head romaine lettuce, trimmed and halved lengthwise
- 1 ear of corn, husk and silk removed
- 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise
- 6 colossal or 12 extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 head butter lettuce, torn
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
- For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups store-bought tortilla strips, such as Mission Restaurant-Style