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Pumpkin Cupcakes
By ackmayhew
In a large bowl, beat shortening until light and fluffy
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Bacon Cheeseburger Chowder
By ackmayhew
Cook beef, onion, garlic and pepper
- 3 Bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 Garlic clove
- 1 Onion, medium
- 1 lb Potatoes
- 1 tbsp Beef bouillon granules, reduced-sodium
- 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 Red pepper, medium sweet
- 2 1/2 cups 2% milk
- 12 oz Process cheese
- 1 1/2 cups Water
Jack-O-Lantern Cream Puffs
By ackmayhew
In a small saucepan, bring the water, butter and sugar to a boil
- FILLING:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 eggs
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 3/4 cup whipped topping
- FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 teaspoons milk
- Green and orange food coloring
- 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
Double Whammy Eggnog Cookies
By ackmayhew
n a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy
- EGGNOG FROSTING:
- 1-1/3 cups butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons eggnog
- 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/2 teaspoons rum extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 to 3 tablespoons eggnog
- Additional ground nutmeg
Gnocchi Alfredo
By ackmayhew
Cook gnocchi according to package directions
- 2 pounds frozen potato gnocchi
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Dash ground nutmeg
- 1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
- Minced fresh parsley, optional
Strawberry Mousse Parfaits
By ackmayhew
Place strawberries in a food processor; process until pureed
- 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed, undrained
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/8 teaspoon red food coloring, optional
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
Special Occasion Chocolate Cake
By ackmayhew
In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water; set aside
- GANACHE:
- 1 cup baking cocoa
- 2 cups boiling water
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2-1/4 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- FROSTING:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup baking cocoa
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- GARNISH:
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Creamy Chicken Noodle Bake
By ackmayhew
Cook noodles according to package directions
- 4 cups uncooked egg noodles
- 1/2 cup butter, divided
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 3-1/2 cups 2% milk
- 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 2 jars (12 ounces each) chicken gravy
- 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
- 1/2 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 4 teaspoons butter, melted
Black Forest Cake
By ackmayhew
In a small bowl, beat the cake mix, water and egg on medium speed for 3-4 minutes
- 1 package (9 ounces) devil's food cake mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Coconut Crunch Cookies
By ackmayhew
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups flaked coconut
- 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
- 1-1/2 cups finely chopped almonds