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Banana Cinnamon Cupcakes with Nutella Centers
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
- Banana Cinnamon Cake:
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 box White Cake Mix
- 3 medium bananas mashed well (2 large)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Nutella (Buy a small jar and you will have leftovers)
- Cinnamon Cream Cheese Buttercream:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
Mint Sandwich Holiday Cookies
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
For the cookies: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Colored sugars, such as green, blue, red, silver and white
- Mint Filling:
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 or 2 drops mint extract
- 1 or 2 drops red or green food coloring
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting, optional
GRILLED ONION CHEESEBURGERS
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
1.Combine Ground Beef, thyme and garlic in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 large white or yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 4 white or whole wheat hamburger buns or Kaiser rolls, split
- 3 ounces crumbled or shredded cheeae (such as smoked mozzarella, goat cheese, feta, blue cheese
Pecan Cheesecake Squares
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
This recipe will satisfy your craving for something sweet! Pecan pie, cheesecake and shortbread make this the perfe
- SHORTBREAD LAYER:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- CHEESECAKE LAYER:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- PECAN PIE LAYER:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecans
Mushroom Walnut Pate
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
In a medium pan on medium heat, add walnuts
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 sprig rosemary, stemmed, chopped
- 2 sprigs thyme, stemmed, chopped
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tamari sauce
Easy Chicken Pot Pie
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
Special equipment: 10-inch cast-iron pan Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (about 10 tenders)
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup frozen pearl onions
- 1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 store bought pie crust, unbaked and thawed if frozen
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/easy-chicken-pot-pie-recipe.html?oc=linkback
Holiday Drink
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
Freeze coffee as ice cubes and toss in a cup of Baileys and Vanilla Vodka
- Coffee
- Bailey's Irish Cream
- Vanilla Vodka
Strawberry Lemonade Layer Cake
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
Fresh strawberries, homemade strawberry frosting, and strawberry lemonade jam give this cake all the best flavors o
- CAKE:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 3 cups cake flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Shortening
- STRAWBERRY LEMONADE JAM:
- 2 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- STRAWBERRY FROSTING:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar, divided
- 2/3 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 drop pink food coloring gel (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Bacon Risotto
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
1. Cook and stir the diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 10 minutes
- 1/2 pound bacon, diced
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper to taste
Slow Cooker Bacon Cheese Potatoes
By CarlaJaneMcCarthy
Bacon Cheese Potatoes? Yes, please! Put these in the slow cooker in the morning and they'll be ready when you get h...
- 1/4 pound bacon, diced
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, thinly sliced (or if you use a new potato or Yukon gold then halve)
- 1/2 pound Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced or shredded
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Green onions for garnish