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Easy Buttercream Frosting
By carvalhohm2
1. With the paddle attachment and your stand-type mixer, beat the butter, shortening, powdered sugar, and meringue ...
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- milk as needed for consistency
Upside-Down Gingerbread with Pears and Raisins
By carvalhohm2
Preheat electric oven to 350 F
- 1 can (16 oz) pear halves, in fruit juice, including liquid
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 1 pkg (14 1/2 oz) gingerbread mix
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 egg whites or egg substitute equivalent
Cupcakes
By carvalhohm2
Bake cupcakes according to the directions on the package for 24 cupcakes, and cool completely
- Cake:
- 1 box White Cake Mix
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- 3 large egg whites
- Filling:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 Tbsp. corn starch
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped, divided
- 2 tsp. butter
- Frosting and garnish:
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Peach Ginger Cupcakes
By carvalhohm2
Peach Puree: Peel and dice peach and place in small bow with brown sugar
- Peach puree:
- 3 peaches or peach preserves
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Cupcakes:
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 large egg plus 1 yolk
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Peach Buttercream:
- 1 cup unsalted butter. softened
- 4 tablespoons leftover peach puree
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Classic Brownie
By carvalhohm2
Brownie: In a mixing bowl cream together sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy
- Brownie:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 16 ounce flavored syrup (1 1/2 cups)
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- Glaze:
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Crock Pot Balsamic Chicken
By carvalhohm2
Combine first five dry spices in small bowl and spread over chicken on both sides
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 24 ounces) or breasts
- Sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley
Baked Potato Fans
By carvalhohm2
Clean potatoes and peel the top half
- 3 medium potatoes
- 1/4 cup water
- Olive Oil
- Shredded Cheese
- Bacon Bits
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic Powder
JERRY'S CINNAMON BUNS
By carvalhohm2
TO MAKE THE SPONGE, place the milk in a small glass bowl and microwave, on high for 40 to 50 seconds or until lukew...
- FOR THE SPONGE:
- 1 1/2 cups - lukewarm nonfat milk
- 1/4 cup - orange juice
- 2 - 1/4-ounce packets active dry yeast
- 1/4 cupe - granulated sugar
- FOR THE DOUGH:
- 2 cups - all-purpose flour
- 2 cups - whole-wheat pastry flour
- 1/4 cup - nonfat milk powder
- 3/4 tsp - salt
- 1/2 cup - carrot puree
- 1 - large egg
- 3 tbsp - trans fat-free margarine
- cooking spray
- 1/2 cup - packed light or dark brown suger
- 2 tbsp - ground cinnamon
- FOR THE GLAZE:
- 1/4 cup - cauliflower puree
- 3 tbsp - confectioner's sugar
- 1 tsp - pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp - orange juice
Skillet Chicken and Potatoes
By carvalhohm2
In a large skillet, combine all ingredients except potatoes over high heat; mix well
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
- 1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups hot mashed potatoes (see Note)
Jolly Jelly Doughnuts
By carvalhohm2
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
- 7 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- Red jelly of your choice
- Additional sugar