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Elephant Ears
By Nanadi-2
Dissolve the yeast in the water for 5 minutes
- 1 1⁄2 tbs. of yeast
- 1 3⁄4 C. water + 1/8 C. water
- 5 tsp. sugar
- 3 tbs. vegetable oil
- 2 C. flour + 2 1⁄2 C. flour
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- melted butter for brushing over the hot elephant ears
- cinnamon & sugar mixture (1 cup of cinnamon to 2 tsp of cinnamon)
- oil for frying
- nonstick spray (optional)
Stovetop Chicken 'n' Stuffing Recipe
By Nanadi-2
Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions
- 1 package (6 ounces) corn bread stuffing mix
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 2/3 cup chopped onion
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) cut green beans, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Beef and Wild Rice Medley Recipe
By Nanadi-2
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, thyme and cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/4 cup sliced celery
- 1/4 cup julienned green pepper
- 2-1/4 cups water
- 1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
Spiced Crazy/Wacky Cake
By Nanadi-2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups flour + 2 Tablespoons (all-purpose)
- 1 Tablespoons pumpkin spice
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 5 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Best Buttercream
By Nanadi-2
This makes enough buttercream to frost about 12 to 15 cupcakes
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 8 ounces (2 sticks or 1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cream
- CHOCOLATE
- Add 1/2 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
- STRAWBERRY
- Add 1/3 cup seedless strawberry preserves and a few drops of red food coloring
- RASPBERRY
- Add 1/3 cup seedless raspberry preserves and a few drops of red food coloring
- CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE DOUGH
- Use 3/4 light brown sugar in place of all powdered sugar, add 1 1/4 cups flour, and garnish with mini chocolate chips
- PEANUT BUTTER
- Add 1 cup creamy peanut butter and reduce the powdered sugar to 2 1/2 cups
- MINT
- Add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring
- LEMON (OR ANY OTHER CITRUS)
- Add in 2 tablespoons lemon zest and 3 tablespoons lemon juice and increase powdered sugar to 3 1/2 cups
- COCONUT
- Add in 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- CINNAMON
- Add 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Broccoli Cranberry Salad
By Nanadi-2
Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well
- Dressing:
- 8 cups broccoli , washed and chopped
- 4 green onions , sliced (or 1/4 cup red onion)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 green apple , diced
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- salt & pepper to taste
Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Nanadi-2
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 c. white sugar
- 1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 3 c. flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. hot water
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 c. chopped pecans (optional)
Banana Split Cupcakes
By Nanadi-2
To Make Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place rack in the center of the oven
- 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ⁄4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium sized bananas)
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 ⁄2 cup low-fat milk
- 1 ⁄2 cup canola oil
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients
- 8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Hot Buttered Rum Muffins
By Nanadi-2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- 12 tbsp. butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 3 extra-large eggs
- 1 tsp. butter flavoring extract
- 1 1/2 tsp. rum flavoring extract
- 1 c. sour cream
- 1/4 c. whole milk
- 2 1/2 c. flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 12 oz. bag butterscotch chips
- 2-3 tbsp. coarse sugar for topping
Berry Shortbread Dreams
By Nanadi-2
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- GLAZE:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 to 3 teaspoons water