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Disappearing Caramel Corn
By cindygwest
Just a touch of cinnamon gives this xaramel corn a special twist, but you can leave it out if you're a traditionali...
- 1 cup popcorn kernels, popped
- 2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 t. salt
- 1 t. ground cinnamon
- 1 t.l baking soda
Crepes with Variations for Sweet and Savory
By cindygwest
Make ahead: Can make in the morning to use at night, can store in refrigerator for several days, or can freeze wit...
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Melted butter
Jack Cheese & Smoky Chipotle Fondue
By cindygwest
Smoky chipotle peppers add a kick to this party-worthy fondue
- 4 slices bacon, halved crosswise
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red or yellow sweet pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons all purpose flour
- 4 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 (8-ounce) cartons dairy sour cream
- 2 to 3 teaspoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
- French or Italian bread, cut into bite-size cubes
- Tortilla chips or tortilla chip cups
Shrimp Boil
By cindygwest
1. Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water
- 2 lemons, halved, plus wedges for serving
- 1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
- 8 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 large red onion, quartered
- 6 springs fresh thyme
- 1 pound baby red potatoes
- 4 ears corn, husked and snapped in half
- 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, unpeeled
- 2 T. butter
- Hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Hard To Resist Chocolate Supreme Cake, (3 layer)
By cindygwest
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour three 9-inch-round layer cake pans
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 t. baking soda
- 1/2 t. baking powder
- 1/2 t. salt
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 t. vanilla
- Frosting
- Chocolate Curls
Bananas Foster
By cindygwest
1. Melt butter and brown sugar in a skillet or chafing dish
- 6 T. butter
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 6 yellow bananas
- 1 ounce (2 T.) banana liqueur
- 1 ounce Myer's Rum
- 1 ounce Bacardi rum
- 6 scoops vanilla ice cream
- ground cinnamon
Maple Pecan Casserole for Breakfast
By cindygwest
1. In a medium skillet brown the sausage patties on both sides over medium-high heat
- 1 8 ounce package brown-and-serve sausage patties
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 16 ounce loaf raisin bread, cubed
- 6 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups light cream or half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
Champagne Vinaigrette
By cindygwest
BLEND VINEGAR OR CHAMPAGNE, OIL, SUGAR, DIJON, HERBS, AND GARLIC IN A MINI FOOD PROCESSOR
- 2 T. champagne or white wine vinegar
- 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 t. EACH SUGAR AND DIJON MUSTARD
- 1/2 T. ITALIAN HERBS, DRIED
- 1/4 T. GRANULATED GARLIC
- 1 T. JARRED PIMENTOS
- SALT AND BLACK PEPPER TO TASTE
Light Spice Holiday Cookies
By cindygwest
In a medium-sized bowl, beat together the butter, shortening, sugars, baking powder, spices, and salt until lig...
- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice or ground cloves
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Berry Crumble
By cindygwest
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine berries, sugar, and flour
- 3 cups berries, frozen or freshly prepared
- 1 cup sugar, in addition to the 1/2 cup used in preparing berries
- 2 T. flour
- 1 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 t. cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter