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PEPPERMINT MARSHMALLOWS
By bjnelson55
Generously grease bottom and sides of an 11x7-inch (2 quart) glass baking dish with butter; dust with 1 tablespoon ...
- Butter for greasing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2-1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
- 8 to 10 drops red food color
DRIED CHERRY AND ALMOND COOKIES WITH VANILLA ICING
By bjnelson55
Recipe is a slide and bake cookie from Giada De Laurentiis from the Food Network
- Cookies:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries (see Cook's Note)
- 1/2 cup slivered, blanched almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped (see Cook's Note)
- Icing:
- 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons water, plus extra, as needed
Chocolate Almond Cherry Crisps
By bjnelson55
Cover a large baking sheet with wax paper
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups oven-toasted rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)
- 3/4 cup dried cherries
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
BROWN SUGAR CARAMEL CAKE
By bjnelson55
From Tase of the South August/September 2009 magazine
- Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 recipe Linda’s Cooked Caramel Icing
CROCKPOT STROGANOFF
By bjnelson55
Super simple but everyone will think you worked forever on this wonderful fancy meal! Add some crusty bread and a s
- 3 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 onion, cubed
- Mushrooms, fresh
- 1 can golden mushroom soup
- 1 can cream of celery soup
- 1 package Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- 1/2 cup white wine or beef broth
CHOCOLATE CHIP MERINGES
By bjnelson55
1. In a large bowl, with a mixer on high speed, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until thick and foamy
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup finely chopped semisweet chocolate (6 oz.) or miniature semisweet chocolate chips
EATING WELL'S TO DIE FOR CHOCOLATE CAKE
By bjnelson55
Active Time: 20 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes Yield: 16 Servings This foolproof cake is one of ou...
- FOR THE CAKE:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose white flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot strong black coffee
- FOR THE ICING:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons buttermilk or low-fat milk
MOM'S TURKEY DRESSING
By bjnelson55
This is how my mom made her Thanksgiving turkey dressing for many many years
- 3 quarts soft bread crumbs (1 loaf of bread)
- 2-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 3/4 teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD
By bjnelson55
From Prevention Magazine
- 1 cup whole-kernel corn
- 2 cans (16 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced red onions
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
- salt
- ground black pepper
- lettuce leaves
MOCK CHOW MEIN
By bjnelson55
Kathy Asplin's recipe. Easy and pretty good
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3-4 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10 ounce) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 (12 ounce) package chow mein noodles
- 3-4 cups cooked rice
- Cooked vegetables