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Berry Upside-Down Cake
By Hklbrries
Preheat oven to 375 F. Spray a 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray
- Cooking spray
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/3 cups reduced-fat buttermilk
Julia Child's Chocolate Spongecake (Le Marquis)
By Hklbrries
Build your cooking skills with this classic chocolate cake from Julia Child
- A round cake pan, 8 inches in diameter and 1 1/2 inches deep
- 3 1/2 ounces or squares of semisweet baking chocolate
- 2 tablespoons brewed coffee
- A small saucepan set over almost simmering water
- A wooden spoon
- 3 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
- A wire whip or electric beater
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 quarts mixing bowl
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg whites
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- A rubber spatula
- 2/3 cup sifted cake flour, returned to sifter
- A cake rack
Ovens - Fast Facts regarding oven terms and temperatures
By Hklbrries
Dear Readers: Here are some Fast Facts regarding oven terms and temperatures: * Slow 200 to 275 F
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Quick Bean Dip
By Hklbrries
Serve this dip with baked tortilla chips or use it as a burrito filling
- 1 cup fat-free refried beans
- 1/2 to 1 cup salsa
Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
By Hklbrries
Place tomatoes in a small bowl and add boiling water to cover
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- Boiling water
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp capers
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Melba toast, to serve
- Ricotta cheese, to serve
Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons
By Hklbrries
Mix coconut, sugar, flour and salt in large bowl
- 1 (14 ounce) package Baker's Angel Flake coconut (5 1/3 cups)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 egg whites
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 package (8 ounces) semi-sweet baking chocolate
Gingered Walnuts
By Hklbrries
Prepare Gingered Walnuts: Pour salad oil into an 8-inch square baking pan
- 1/4 cup walnut oil
- 1/4 cup salad oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Dash of white pepper
- 2 large tart green apples
- 1 large head romaine or green leaf lettuce, washed and crisped
- 3 ounces (about 2/3 cup) crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue-veined cheese
Berry Corncake
By Hklbrries
Mix 2 cups cornmeal, 1 cup flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 eggs, i teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon soda in 1 pint sour milk...
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Midwinter Potato Salad
By Hklbrries
Standard fare for warm-season picnics, potato salad is just as welcome in winter
- 2 1/2 pounds thin-skinned potatoes
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces (about 1 cup) blue-veined cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp dry basil
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 large red-skinned apples
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Fudge Pound Cake
By Hklbrries
Preheat oven to 325 F. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup cocoa
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup sour cream