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Stovetop Beef 'n' Shells
By carvalhohm
Cook pasta according to package directions
- 4 ounces uncooked medium pasta shells
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cinnamon Stars
By carvalhohm
In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt
- GLAZE/FILLING:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
- Colored sugar, optional
- 2/3 cup raspberry, strawberry or apricot jam
Leprechaun Bites
By carvalhohm
In large bowl, combine all ingredients except confectioners' sugar and blend well, mixing by hand until soft dough ...
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 3 to 4 drops green food color
- Confectioners' sugar for sprinkling
The Best Chocolate Sheet Cake
By carvalhohm
Note: I use an 18x13 sheet cake pan
- FOR THE CAKE:
- 2 cups Flour
- 2 cups Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 4 Tablespoons (heaping) Cocoa
- 2 sticks Butter
- 1 cup Boiling Water
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk
- 2 whole Beaten Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- _____
- FOR FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Pecans
- 1-3/4 stick Butter
- 4 Tablespoons (heaping) Cocoa
- 6 Tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 pound (minus 1/2 Cup) Powdered Sugar
Curly Cheese Potatoes
By carvalhohm
1) Preheat oven to 400°F
- 4 medium baking potatoes
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 green onions with tops, thinly sliced
Sticky Spicy Ribs
By carvalhohm
Whisk together brown sugar, salt, and spices in a small bowl
- 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons paprika (not hot)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 (2-lb) racks baby back ribs
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (from 1 large)
- 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
Crème Brûlée Crepe Cake
By carvalhohm
1 In medium bowl, beat 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, the cornstarch and 1 egg with whisk unti...
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon hot water
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 12 eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil
- Powdered sugar
Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp
By carvalhohm
In a medium skillet on medium low heat, add 4 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 Tablespoons butter, and minced raw garlic
- 1 pound White Shrimp
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 heads fresh garlic, minced
- 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon course Hawaiian sea salt (regular sea salt is ok)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Nutty Chocolate-Irish Cream Cookies
By carvalhohm
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheets with Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
- 1 package Ready to Bake!™ refrigerated sugar cookies
- 1/3 cup baking cocoa
- 4 tablespoons Irish cream-flavored coffee syrup or Irish cream-flavored creamer
- 1 1/4 cups Mixed Nuts, chopped
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted or Salted Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
MINIATURE FRUIT MUFFINS
By carvalhohm
Preheat oven to 400* Spray 36 miniature muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray and set aside
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 c. buttermilk, ‘divided’
- 3/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 small ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon