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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Coconut Frosting
By carvalhohm
In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- FROSTING:
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup baking cocoa
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flaked coconut, divided
Papaya Jam
By carvalhohm
Stir together papaya, orange juice, and pectin in very large pot over medium-high heat until it begins to boil
- 5 cups mashed ripe papaya
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 1/3 (1.75 ounce) packages dry pectin
- 5 cups white sugar
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
By carvalhohm
Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in
- FILLING:
- 1-3/4 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 35 cookies)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 can (13.4 ounces) dulce de leche
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
Speedy Black Beans and Mexican Rice
By carvalhohm
1. Cook rice according to package directions
- 1 (8.8-oz.) pouch ready-to-serve Mexican rice
- 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4.4-oz.) can chopped green chiles
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Toppings: sour cream, salsa, diced tomato, shredded Cheddar cheese
Eggnog Cookies
By carvalhohm
Adjust oven racks to upper and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 300 degrees
- Cookies:
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1-2 tablespoons Rum (optional)
- Eggnog Buttercream:
- 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine
- 1/3 cup commercial eggnog
- 1-2 teaspoons Rum (optional)
- 3 cup confectioners’ sugar
- ground nutmeg for sprinkling
Ice Cream Banana Rollups
By carvalhohm
Place a large scoop of ice cream in the center of each tortilla and roll up crepe-style
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- 6 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup coffee-flavored liqueur
- 3 ripe bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Slow Cooker Tamale Pie
By carvalhohm
In large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
- 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) corn bread/muffin mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Sour cream and additional minced fresh cilantro, optional
Chocolate Pudding in a Mug
By carvalhohm
Place the cornstarch, cocoa powder and sugar in a 1 1/2 to 2 cup microwave-safe mug (at least 12 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract
Pina Colada Fruit Dip
By carvalhohm
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme until fluffy
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
- 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- Assorted fresh fruit or cubed pound cake
Strawberry Blueberry Refrigerator Cake
By carvalhohm
*Make cake:* Place a rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 325 degrees
- For the cake:
- Vegetable oil spray, for misting the pans
- Flour, for dusting the pans
- 1 package (18.25 ounces) plain yellow cake mix (see note)
- 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- For the filling and garnish:
- 1 1/2 quarts fresh strawberries, rinsed and drained on paper towels, plus 1/2 cup sliced, for garnish
- 1 pint fresh blueberries, rinsed and drained on paper towels, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
- 1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat or regular sour cream
- 8 ounces whipped topping or 2 cups whipped cream
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, to taste