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JACK DANIEL'S FUDGE
By MJH
Whisk whiskey with confectioner’s sugar, and set aside
- 5 cups sugar(2 pounds)
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla
- 25 large marshmallows, ripped in half
- 11.5 oz Ghiradelli 60% cocoa bittersweet chocolate chips
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup Jack Daniels, or a whiskey you really like. You will be able to really taste it!
Cranberry-Honey Spice Pinwheel Cookies
By MJH
To prepare filling: Combine dried and fresh cranberries, honey, orange zest, cinnamon and cardamom (or allspice) i...
- Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened dried cranberries
- 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, or allspice
- Dough:
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom, or allspice
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 3 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons low-fat milk, plus more as needed
- 2 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Applebee's Grilled Shrimp 'N Spinach Salad
By MJH
BACON VINAIGRETTE: Combine bacon with 1/4 cup of oil(that's half of the oil) in a small saucepan
- BACON VINAIGRETTE:
- 1/2 cup light olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely minced cooked bacon (3 or
- 4 slices)
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 t cornstarch
- 1 1/2 t Grey Poupon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 t salt
- 1/4 t course ground black pepper
- 1/4 t hickory flavored liquid smoke
- SHRIMP SEASONING:
- 1 t coarse ground black pepper
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/2 t garlic powder
- 1/4 t onion powder
- 1/4 t paprika
- 1/4 t ground (rubbed) sage
- 1/4 t granulated sugar
- 20-24 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 T butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 16 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup diced tomato (1 large tomato)
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced roasted red bell pepper
- (See Tidbits)
Halfway Cookies - Trader Vic's Copycat
By MJH
Cream margarine, 1/2 cup of the brown sugar, vanilla, egg yolks, and water
- 1 cup margarine
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1 (12 oz.) package chocolate chips
Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Pops (a.k.a. Pop Pops)
By MJH
This summertime treat, made with vanilla cream soda, is a yummy way to cool you down
- 1 (20 ounce) bottle vanilla cream soda ( Do NOT use diet)
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chicken Stew with Bacon and Apples
By MJH
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
- 2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
- 1 tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 tbsp. cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
- 1 tsp. dried parsley
- 1 1/2 lbs. raw boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper
- 3 cups peeled and chopped Fuji apples
- 2 cups carrots cut into 1/2-inch coins
- 2 cups roughly chopped celery
- 1 cup roughly chopped onion
- 6 slices center-cut bacon or turkey bacon
- Optional seasoning: additional salt
Red, White and Blue Layered Flag Cake - Betty Crocker
By MJH
To make red cake layers: Heat oven to 350°F
- RED CAKE LAYERS
- 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix
- 1 pint (2 cups) strawberries, stems removed, pureed in blender or food processor to about 1 1/4 cups
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon red paste food color
- BLUE CAKE LAYER
- 1/2 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix (about 1 2/3 cups dry mix)
- 1/2 cup blueberries, pureed in blender or food processor
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 whole eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon blue paste food color
- 3 tablespoons Betty Crocker® white star-shaped candy sprinkles or nonpareils
- WHITE CAKE LAYER
- 1/2 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix (about 1 2/3 cups dry mix)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 egg whites
- FROSTING AND SPRINKLES
- 3 containers Betty Crocker® Whipped fluffy white frosting
- Betty Crocker® red, white and blue sprinkles, as desired
Gluten-Free, High-Protein Coconut Flour Bread-Maker Bread
By MJH
Gluten-Free, High-Protein Coconut Flour Bread-Maker Bread is the perfect recipe for anyone who is gluten-free or yo...
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup oats, optional
- 1/4 cup coconut, shredded, optional
- 1/3 cup liquified or melted coconut oil or olive oil or sesame oil
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups coconut flour
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour or bread flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons granulated yeast or 1 (0.25-ounce) packet rapid-rise yeast
Sugar Alternatives/Substitutions
By MJH
Replacing Sugar with Honey: 1 Cup of Sugar = 3/4 Cup of Honey 1 Tbsp
- Alternatives/Substitutions:
- Honey
- Stevia
- Xylitol
- Maple Syrup
- Agave
Cherry Clafouti
By MJH
A warm French custard with brandied cherries
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pint black cherries (2 heaping cups), stemmed or 1 (12-ounce) package frozen cherries, thawed
- Confectioners’ sugar for serving