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MINI BROWNIE BARS
By carvalhohm
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees
- Brownies:
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Toppings:
- 2/3 cup canned vanilla frosting
- Toasted shredded coconut, chopped Andes mints, chopped pretzels, chopped pecans, warmed bottled hot fudge and caramel
Minestrone Casserole
By carvalhohm
Cook the pasta as directed in a saucepan
- 1 lb. box elbow macaroni noodles ($.50)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil ($.10)
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped ($.30)
- 2 celery stalks, chopped ($.20)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed ($.05)
- 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained ($.16)
- 1 15 ounce can dark red kidney beans, drained ($.68)
- 1 10 oz box frozen spinach leaves ($.50)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese ($.25)
- 1-2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese ($1.25)
- Parsley, sprinkle on top ($.05)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Side of fresh fruit or veggies ($1)
Peaches and Cream Cake #2
By carvalhohm
CUT cake into 1/4-inch slices; arrange half the slices on bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking dish
- 1 package Angel Food Premium Cake Mix, prepared according to package directions, frozen for easy slicing
- OR 1 (10 or 12 oz.) prepared round angel food cake, frozen for easy slicing
- 1 (14 oz.) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 (4-serving size) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups (1 pt.) heavy cream, whipped
- 4 cups peeled, sliced fresh peaches (about 2 pounds)
Strawberry Shortcake with White Chocolate Whipped Cream
By carvalhohm
Make Biscuits. Preheat oven to 450º
- For biscuits/shortcakes:
- 2 1/2 cups flour plus more for rolling dough
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 stick cold butter
- 1 1/4 cup cold buttermilk
- For mousse:
- 8 ounces good quality chocolate, I used Guittard
- 1 2/3 cup heavy cream
- For strawberry topping:
- 3-4 cups of strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, optional
Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies
By carvalhohm
Place the soft butter and sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and cr...
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
Chocolate Candy Bar Bread Pudding
By carvalhohm
In medium bowl, stir together first 6 ingredients until blended
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 cups torn firm white bread
- 1 cup chopped chocolate-coated caramel and creamy nougat bars
- Caramel topping
- Additional chopped chocolate-coated caramel and creamy nougat bars
Greek-Style Oven-Roasted Lemon-Butter Parmesan Potatoes
By carvalhohm
1 Set oven to 375 degrees
- 3 lbs potatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup butter, melted (no substitutes)
- 1 teaspoon oregano (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste)
- salt and pepper
- 1/2-3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
- chopped fresh parsley
Italian Grinders
By carvalhohm
1 On large microwavable plate, microwave burgers uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, until thawed
- 4 frozen soy-protein burgers or soy-protein vegetable burgers
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, cut in half, sliced
- 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 4 hot dog buns, split
- 1/2 cup tomato pasta sauce, heated
Crispy Herb-Coated Pork Chops
By carvalhohm
In a shallow bowl, melt butter
- 1/3 cup butter, cubed
- 2/3 cup butter and herb-flavored mashed potato flakes
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Chocolate-Crunch Cheesecake
By carvalhohm
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 box (10 ounces) shortbread cookies (such as Lorna Doone), finely crushed
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 packages (8 ounces each reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large Nestle Crunch candy bar (5 ounces), chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Nestle Crunch bar (1.55 ounces), chopped, for garnish, optional