1 (8 oz) package cream cheese 1/2 C butter 1/2 C shortening 1 Tbsp vanilla or almond extract 1/4 tsp salt 6 C powdered sugar Beat cream cheese, butter and shortening until smooth and fluffy, at least five minutes on medium to high speed. Add vanilla or almond extract and salt. Gradually add powdered sugar, […]
about 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 3 1/2 envelopes (2 tablespoons plus 2 1/2 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup cold water 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup hot water (about 115°F.) 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large egg whites* 1 teaspoon vanilla *if egg safety is a problem in your area, substitute […]
8 (1 oz) squares semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/2 C water, divided 2 Tbsp butter 3 egg yolks 2 Tbsp sugar 1 1/4 C whipped cream, whipped In a microwave or double boiler, heat chocolate, 1/4 C water and butter until the chocolate and butter are melted. Cool for 10 minutes. In a small heavy […]
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin 1 can evaporated milk 1 C sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 (18.25 oz) package butter flavored yellow cake mix 1 C chopped pecans 1 C butter, melted Whipped cream Ground nutmeg Stir together first 5 ingredients. Pour into a lightly greased 9×13 in dish. Sprinkle […]
2 cups milk 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Pinch salt 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted Orange butter, recipe follows 1 tablespoon butter to brush the crepe pan Orange Butter: 2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon orange […]
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut 3 cups half-and-half (or coconut cream) 2 large eggs eggs, beaten ¾ cup white sugar ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the coconut […]
Broccoli Florets Cream of mushroom soup 2/3 C mayonnaise 2 eggs sliced onion 1 C (or more) grated mild cheddar bread crumbs or saltines 1 Tbs or 1 1/2 Tbsp butter Cut florets and parbroil until beginning to get cooked; add 1 can cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, eggs, onion, cheddar and mix it through. […]
1 can black eyed peas 1 can shoepeg corn 1 green pepper (diced) 1 red onion (diced) 2 small avocado (diced) optional 1 tomato (diced) 1/4 bunch of cilantro (without stems) 2 limes (squeeze juice) 2 Tbsp vinegar 1 can black olives (diced) Serve as dip for chips. . . or over greens for salad? […]
Note: serves 4. Papaya seeds are edible and have a slightly peppery taste. It’s ok if some of the pulp sticks to the seeds. The dressing is also good as a sauce for fish or chicken. 1 ripe papaya (about 1 lb) 1 large ripe avocado 2 Tbsp chopped green onions 2 C endive leaves […]
Prep: 35 min Cook: 1 hr 35 min Ingredients 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks 4 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts, cleaned of all sand (4 leeks) 1/4 cup good olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 cups baby arugula, lightly packed 1/2 cup […]