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Blueberries 'n Cream Danish Braids
By KitchenGnome
Make the pastry dough through step 7
- Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 recipe Homemade Danish Pastry Dough
- 8 oz (224g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)
- optional: 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- Vanilla Glaze:
- 1/2 cup (60g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon (15ml) heavy cream (or milk)
Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
By KitchenGnome
Toss half of the cooked macaroni in the bottom of a slow cooker
- 16 ounces macaroni pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 16 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
- 16 ounces Colby cheese, cubed
- 16 ounces Velveeta, cubed
- 1 stick of butter, cut into slices
- 16 ounces milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Best Tasting Sugar Cookie Icing
By KitchenGnome
makes about 24 ounces (enough for 48 cookies) In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using an electric mixer) combine su...
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4-1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- gel food coloring (in desired colors)
Taco Seasoning
By KitchenGnome
Instructions Mix all together and store in an airtight container
- 4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder (optional, as a thickener)
Blondies
By KitchenGnome
In large bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla just until blended
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Spring Easter Chex Mix
By KitchenGnome
Preheat the oven to 275°F
- For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup Butter, melted
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 1.5 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract
- For the Mix:
- 6 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 4 cups Cheerios
- 4 cups Pretzels
- 2 cups Peanuts (roasted, unsalted)
- 1 cup Pastel Candy Corn
- 1 cup Easter M&M's
- 1 cup Reese's Pieces Eggs
Slow Cooker, Banana & Coconut Milk Steel-Cut Oatmeal
By KitchenGnome
Directions Coat inside of 3-1/2 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray
- 2 medium ripe bananas, sliced (approx. 2 cups)
- 2 (14 oz) cans light coconut milk*
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces, optional (omit or substitute margarine for lactose-free, vegan)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional garnishes: additional sliced bananas, chopped macadamia nuts or walnuts, toasted coconut, maple syrup, additional brown sugar, additional coconut milk or butter
Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
By KitchenGnome
Put half of cooked macaroni in bottom of slow cooker
- 1 lb. macaroni, cooked
- 1 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
- 1 lb. Colby cheese, cubed
- 1 lb. Velveeta, cubed
- 1 stick butter, cut into slices
- 16 ounces milk
- salt & pepper to taste
Sugar Cookie Icing
By KitchenGnome
In a small bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- assorted food coloring
Pineapple Upside Down Minis
By KitchenGnome
Drain pineapple, reserve juice
- 2 2 2 Cans (20 oz. Each) Pineapple Slices
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup margarine, melted
- 2/3 2/3 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 9 9 9 Maraschino cherries, cut in half
- 1 1 18.25 package ( 18.25 oz.) yellow or pineapple flavored cake mix