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Chocolate Cake with American Buttercream Frosting
By charlotteh371
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans
- Buttercream Frosting:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee
- 1/3 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 3 extra-large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Buttercream Frosting, recipe follows
- 4 sticks (1 pound) butter, softened
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (or any other flavor you want, or none)
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Apple Oktoberfest Cheese Soup
By charlotteh371
In a large sauce pan, fry up your bacon (use the whole package…you know for snacks
- 8 strips bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. dry mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika (I searched everywhere for this and ironically found it in bulk at Costco)
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup Oktoberfest style beer (I went PNW and used Pyramid Oktoberfest)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 ounces smoked Gouda ( I may have been more generous with the Gouda)
Garlicky Grilled Beef Tenderloin With Herbs
By charlotteh371
Fold the thin end of the tenderloin roast under to make the meat an even thickness
- 4 1⁄2 lbs beef tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 ⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried marjoram
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons salt
Whole Wheat Blend Rotini with Spicy Turkey Sausage and Mustard Greens
By charlotteh371
Place 1/2 cup broth in a small saucepan over medium heat; simmer until reduced to 3 tablespoons (about 6 minutes)
- 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 4 quarts water
- 1 (13.5-ounce) package uncooked whole wheat blend rotini (corkscrew pasta)
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion (about 1 large)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound hot turkey Italian sausage
- 8 ounces bagged prewashed cut mustard greens
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Brown Sugar Pork Chops with Onions
By charlotteh371
In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons
- vegetable oil
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- 4 4
- boneless pork rib or loin chops, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick
- On Sale
- 1/4 teaspoon
- ground black pepper
- On Sale
- 1 medum
- onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
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- 1/4 cup
- orange juice
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- 2 tablespoons
- packed brown sugar
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- 1/4 teaspoon
- crushed red pepper (optional)
ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CRANBERRIES AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION
By charlotteh371
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 3 pounds Brussels sprouts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Chocolate Twinkie Cake
By charlotteh371
For Cake: Mix all ingredients together and bake cake in round cake pan according to package time and temperature
- Cake
- 1 box (18.25 ounce size) chocolate cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 small box instant chocolate pudding mix
- Filling
- 1 cup milk
- 5 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Frosting
- 1 can dark fudge chocolate frosting
Chicken Crock pot
By charlotteh371
Crockpot! 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup light soy sauce 2 pounds chicken breast tenderlo...
- Crockpot! 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup light soy sauce 2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins. Cook on low 6-8 hrs and they should just fall apart.
Lemon-Scented Olive Oil Muffins
By charlotteh371
Preheat oven to 350°. To prepare muffins, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife
- Muffins:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
- 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fat-free milk
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- Cooking spray
- Glaze:
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Remaining ingredient:
- Grated lemon rind (optional)
Bacon Cheeseburger dip
By charlotteh371
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F Cook ground beef then drain Cook bacon until crispy (drain but keep 1 1/2 tablespoon...
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 8 bacon strips (cut into chunks)
- 1/2 diced onion
- 1 clove garlic – chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded