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German Chocolate Thumbprints
By Tbird
In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth
- Filling:
- 1/2 c semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 T shortening
- 1/2 c butter, softened
- 3/4 c sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 T strong brewed coffee
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 2 c flour
- 1 T baking cocoa
- 1 t baking powder
- 1/3 t salt
- 3/4 c flaked coconut, toasted
- 3/4 c chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 4-6 T sweetened condensed milk
- Drizzle:
- 1/2 c semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 T shortening
Bacardi Rum Cake
By Tbird
Absolutely delicious cake!
- Glaze:
- 1 c chopped pecans or walnuts
- Yellow Cake Mix
- 1 3 3/4 oz. jello vanilla pudding
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 c water
- 1/2 c oil
- 1/2 c dark rum
- 1/4 lb. butter
- 1/4 c water
- 1 c sugar
- 1/4 c dark rum
Ricotta Cookies
By Tbird
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar on low speed until blended, then beat on high speed until light and fluffy
- Cookies:
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 15 oz. Ricotta cheese
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups flour
- 2 Tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
- 3 Tbsp milk
Baked Pizza Dip
By Tbird
Beat cream cheesse and seasoning until well blended
- 1 pkg cream cheese
- 1 t Italian seasonings
- 1 pkg (8 oz) shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 c sauce
- Wheat Thins
Strawberry Slush (w/alcohol)
By Tbird
Using a large bowl or empty plastic ice cream pail, mix all ingredients well
- 1 46 oz. can pineapple juice
- 1 large can frozen lemonade, thawed
- 1 Tbsp almond extract
- 4 16 oz. pkgs. frozen strawberries, thawed
- 1 pint vodka (optional)
Orzo salad with feta, peppers and tomatoes
By Tbird
1. Cook the orzo according to package directions- using chicken stock instead of water
- 1/2 pound of orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken stock (or water for vegetarians)
- 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tomato – seeded and chopped
- 1 bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 small cucumber seeded and chopped
- 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Glazed Vegetables
By Tbird
Preheat oven to 400 deg. Place vegetables in casserole dish
- 2 carrots
- 2 parsnips
- 1 rutabaga
- (all cut in 2" cubes)
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1-2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup parsley
- salt & pepper
RICOTTA CHEESE APPLE PIE
By Tbird
Line the pie pan with pastry, trim and flute the edge
- 3 c. thinly sliced apples
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. ricotta cheese
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
- Pastry to line deep 9" pie pan
Baked Potatoes, Sliced
By Tbird
Not only are these delicious, but they are unique in their appearance
- 4 medium sized potatoes
- 1 t salt
- 2-3 T melted butter
- 2-3 T chopped fresh herbs
- 2-3 t dried herbs
- 4 T Grated cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 T parmesan cheese
Baked Ziti
By Tbird
Cook ziti. Combine ricotta and tomato sauce
- 1 lb ziti
- 1 c ricotta cheese
- 16 oz. tomato sauce
- 6 oz. mozzarella cheese, diced
- 4 oz. mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste