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Oyster Snacking Crackers
By Niecer
Mix dry ingredients with oi
- 2 24 oz Oyster crackers
- 1 pkg Dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
- 3/4 vegetable oil
- 1/4 olive oil
- 1 tsp dill weed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Southwestern Meatballs
By Niecer
Mix together turkey, serranos, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, cumin, 1 tsp
- 1 lb. ground turkey
- 2 serrano chiles, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- Salt and pepper
- 4 oz. monterey jack cheese, cubed
- 2 tsp. EVOO
- 28-oz. can diced tomatoes
Orange Raspberry Trifle
By Niecer
Delightful, fruity trifle
- Orange Pound Cake
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 4 extra-large eggs at room temperature
- 1/3 cup grated orange zest (6 oranges)
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, divided
- 3/4 cup buttermilk at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ORANGE SYRUP
- 1/4 Cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- TRIFLE INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup good raspberry jam
- 2 half-pints fresh raspberries
- Orange Cream - recipe to follow
- 1 C (1/2 pint) cold heavy cream
- 2 T sugar
- 1/2 t pure vanilla extract
- Orange Cream: - makes two cups
- 1 1/2 Cups milk
- 1 t grated orange zest (1 orange)
- 5 extra large egg yolk at room temperature
- 1/2 C sugar
- 2 T sifted cornstarch
- 1/2 t vanilla
- 1/2 t Grand Marnier liqueur, Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 1 T unsalted butter
- 1 T heavy cream
Poppy Seed Bread
By Niecer
Preheat oven to 350 Beat until smooth
- 1 yellow cake mix
- 1 pkg coconut instant pudding
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 C oil
- 1/4 C poppy seeds
- 1 C hot water
Master Recipe for Rich and Creamy Cheesecake
By Niecer
Adjust oven rack to middle position, and heat oven to 325 degrees
- 3 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 tbs sugar
- 2 C crushed graham cracker crumbs
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Heavy-duty foil for pan
Quinoa Pancakes
By Niecer
Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together quinoa, flour, baking powder, and salt
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon course salt
- 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for skillet
- 1/4 cup lowfat milk
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
- fresh fruit or fruit preserves (optional) for serving
Fluffy Brown Sugar Frosting
By Niecer
Host your next gathering with a fluffy and thick mixture of sweet brown sugar frosting that goes great with cracker...
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 4 egg whites
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Kitchen Sink Brownies
By Niecer
Coat a 13" x 9" pan with cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour $
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt $
- 1 1/2 cups butter, melted $
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar $
- 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar $
- 4 large eggs $
- 1/4 cup brewed espresso or French roast coffee
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract $
- 1 cup chopped cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (10 cookies)
- 4 (1.45-oz.) milk chocolate candy bars with almonds, chopped (we tested with Hershey's)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate morsels (we tested with Ghirardelli)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate morsels
- 1 cup pecan pieces, toasted
Homemade Twinkies recipe
By Niecer
Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- For the cake:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- For the filling:
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup light cream
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Beef and Mushroom Sloppy Joes
By Niecer
Cremini offer deeper, richer flavor, but you can also use regular button mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces ground sirloin
- 2 (8-ounce) packages presliced cremini mushrooms
- 1 cup prechopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup no-salt-added tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
- 4 (2-ounce) Kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, toasted