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MOIST CARROT CUPCAKES
By curly
In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil and egg until well blended
- CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups shredded carrots
- 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
- 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
CONEY DOGS RECIPE
By curly
In a large skillet, heat the oil, one turn of the pan, over medium-high
- 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 rounded tablespoon chili powder, preferred brand Gebhardt
- 1 teaspoon celery seed (about 1/3 palmful)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (about 1/3 palmful)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 3/4 cup beef stock
- 8 beef and pork hot dogs with natural casings
- 8 premium hot dog rolls
- 1 small white onion, chopped
BERRY COBBLER
By curly
Instead of using only blackberries, try mixing in some raspberries and blueberries as well
- Ingredients:
- For the filling:
- 6 cups blackberries or a mix of seasonal berries
- 1 ⁄3 cup sugar
- 1 Tbs. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
- Pinch of salt
- For the topping:
- 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ⁄3 cup sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 ⁄4 tsp. salt
- 1 egg
- 1 ⁄2 cup buttermilk
- 6 Tbs. (3⁄4 stick) unsalted butter, melted and
- cooled
- 1 ⁄2 tsp. vanilla extract
- Directions:
- Preheat an oven to 375ºF. Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- To make the filling, in a bowl, gently toss the berries with the sugar, flour, lemon zest and salt until blended. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- To make the topping, in a bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, butter and vanilla until well blended. Pour the e
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of the dough onto the fruit, spacing them evenly; the dough will not completely cover the fruit. Bake until the filling is bubbling, the topping is browned and a toothpick inser
- Serves 8 to 10.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Collection Series, Dessert, by Abigail Johnson Dodge (Simon & Schuster, 2002 ).
GLOSSY CHOCOLATE ICING
By curly
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat
- To ensure the icing sets ups, use heavy whipping cream, which contains 36% or more milk fat.
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp instant coffee granules
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
NEW FAVORITE MEATBALLS
By curly
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Olive oil spray
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 lb. 96% lean ground beef
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1 Tbsp dried minced onion
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
HIDDEN VALLEY HOT POTATO SALAD
By curly
While still warm, cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes
- 2 pounds small red new potatoes, cooked
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup prepared Hidden Valley Ranch with Bacon salad dressing
- Paprika or black pepper
- Chives
CHICKEN MARSALA (Cooking Light)
By curly
Place chicken in an 8-inch square baking dish
- 4 skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 1 1/2 tsps Kitchen Bouquet, divided
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/3 cup sweet Marsala wine
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 1 (4-oz) can mushroom stems & pieces, drained
- 4 cups hot cooked angel hair pasta (about 1/2 pound uncooked)
BBQ Grilled Corn
By curly
Serve with Smoked Beer Burgers
- 4 ears corn on cob
- 2 limes, juiced
- A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon grill seasoning, a palm full
- 1/2 cup ketchup or tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
TORTELLINI WITH PESTO
By curly
1. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 (9 oz) package refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini (Buitoni)
- 1 (7 oz) container basil pesto (Buitoni)
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
- 1/4 tsp salt
SWEETHEART CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH RASPBERRY SAUCE
By curly
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray with nonstick cooking spray and lightly flour 9-inch round cake pan
- CAKE:
- 1 (9 oz) pkg devil’s food cake mix
- 1/3 cup light sour cream
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 1 egg
- 2 tsps powdered sugar
- SAUCE:
- 1 (10-oz) pkg frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed
- 3 Tbsps sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp almond extract