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BEST BUTTER CAKE
By bjnelson55
This recipe for buttery cake layers can be used with a variety of frostings
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 About 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup milk
BAKED POTATO SOUP
By bjnelson55
Slow cook 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low
- 3-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 small sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup half-and-half
- 1/3 cup reduced fat sour cream, plus additional for garnish
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1-1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
CAKE POPS
By bjnelson55
1. Prepare desired-flavor cake mix according to package directions
- 1 package 2-layer-size cake mix
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups frosting
- 12 ounces vanilla- or chocolate-flavored candy coating, chopped
- 12 ounces semisweet, dark, or white baking chocolate, chopped
- 34 - 36 lollipop sticks
POWDERED SUGAR GLAZE
By bjnelson55
This frosting will harden upon standing, giving cookies a glazed surface ideal for decorating
- 2-1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter softened
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract or vailla, if desired.
- Food coloring, if desired.
QUICK BLUEBERRY SCONES
By bjnelson55
A quick version of blueberry scones
- 1 package Duncan Hines blueberry streusel muffin mix
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 1 egg
Sangria Cocktail Pie
By bjnelson55
Relax and enjoy a bite of a fruity cocktail -- in a make-ahead frozen raspberry pie
- 1 Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
- 2 cups raspberry sherbet, softened
- 2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® 99% Fat Free raspberry yogurt
- 1 cup frozen (thawed) raspberries
- 1/2 cup sangria
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, if desired
CHICIKEN, PEPPERS AND ONION PIZZA
By bjnelson55
A healthy recipe from Rodale recipe finder
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 ounces frozen skinned and boned chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup frozen chopped sweet red peppers
- 1/2 cup frozen chopped onions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded low-fat monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
FRESH BEEF BRISKET
By bjnelson55
My neighbors, Denise and Dave Biehl made this and it was excellent! They put it on sandwiches and we used the juice...
- 5-6 pounds beef brisket
- 1/2 bottle Lea and Perrins worcestershire sauce, approximately 5 to 6 ounces
- 3 large onions
- Garlic
- Pepper
- Either 2/3 jar of a low salt instant beef bouillon OR Denise recommends using canned low salt beef broth
GARDEN TOMATO RELISH
By bjnelson55
What a great way to use your garden harvest—and have a tasty relish on hand for hotdogs, hamburgers and other dis...
- 10 pounds tomatoes
- 3 large sweet onions, finely chopped
- 2 medium sweet red peppers, finely chopped
- 2 medium green peppers, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons mustard seed
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 4-1/2 cups white vinegar
- 2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons canning salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Soft Black Bean Tostadas
By bjnelson55
Preheat broiler. To prepare salsa, combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl
- Salsa:
- 1/2 cup chopped peeled avocado
- 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Remaining ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded roasted skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) preshredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream