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McCormick Red Velvet Cupcakes
By Hklbrries
Cake: Mix flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt
- Red Velvet Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 bottle (1 ounce) McCormick red food color
- 2 tsp McCormick pure vanilla extract
- Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 package (8 oz) softened cream cheese
- 4 tbsp softened butter
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tsp McCormick pure vanilla extract
- 1 (16 oz) box confectioners' sugar
Vegetable Brie Strata
By Hklbrries
This cheesy strata is a hearty way to start the day
- 1 sliced onion
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 1 diced green bell pepper
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 5/8 tsp salt, divided
- 1 (8 oz) round of Brie
- 5 cups cubed sourdough bread
- 8 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Huevos Rancheros Casserole
By Hklbrries
"A steaming, savory breakfast casserole is a perfect dish to serve for Easter brunch
- Casserole:
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chilies, undrained
- 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 12 eggs
- 2 cups light sour cream
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- Sauce:
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon granules
Raspberry Pithiviers
By Hklbrries
From Europa pastry chef Christie Sutton
- 7 ounces almond paste
- 1/2 stick butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 sheets prepared puff pastry, thawed
- 1/3 cup raspberry preserves
Marinated Veggie Toss
By Hklbrries
Place vegetables in large bowl
- Dressing:
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets
- 1 small red onion, sliced into thin strips
- 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
- 1 (4.5 ounce) jar pimiento-stuffed olives, drained
- 1 (3 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 small clove garlic, crushed
Green Tomato Chutney
By Hklbrries
From “Gifts Cooks Love, Recipes for Giving” by Diane Morgan (Andrews McMeel, 2010)
- 4 pounds green tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds (2 medium) yellow onions, chopped
- 1 pound (2 large) firm, tart green apples, cored and chopped
- 6 large cloves garlic
- 2 1/2 cups cider vinegar
- 2 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 5 fresh medium-hot red chilies, with seeds and ribs, thinly sliced into rounds
- 3/4 cup dried currants
Meringue Tart Shells
By Hklbrries
These elegant little company dessert jewels can be filled with berries and whipped cream
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tsp NutraSweet Spoonful or 3 packets of Equal
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup grated almonds
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
Perfect Mashed Potatoes
By Hklbrries
Put potatoes in a large pot
- 5 lb russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cut into pieces, plus more for dish and topping
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp pepper, plus more to taste
Hints from Heloise - Remove wallpaper from old plaster walls
By Hklbrries
Dear Heloise: My daughter has old plaster walls
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Apple and Cheese Whole Wheat Muffins
By Hklbrries
Great for kids breakfast. These muffins provide a substantial start to the morning
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 egg
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups diced peeled apple
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese