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Saturday, August 27, 2016

Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
  • 1 orange, peeled and pureed
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • in a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Coconut Chocolate Cake Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate fudge cake mix
  • 1 1/3 cups brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 25 large marshmallows
  • 1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut
  • 1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate fudge frosting

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for two 9 inch round pans, except substitute brewed coffee for the water. cool cakes completely.
  • make the filling: in a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and evaporated milk. bring to a boil. add the marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth. stir in coconut.
  • assemble the cake: place bottom layer on serving plate. spread with entire coconut filling. cover top and sides with fudge frosting. refrigerate.

Frijoles De Olla

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 10 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lard
  • 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

    Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins

  • measure water and lard into a large pot. bring to a boil and add beans. cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. season with salt and continue cooking until tender, about 30 more minutes.

Friday, August 26, 2016

Coffee Jelly

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 cups fresh brewed coffee

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 10 mins

  • dissolve gelatin in the hot water in a small bowl. pour gelatin mixture, coffee, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. pour coffee mixture into glasses for individual servings or a large pan for cubing. chill in the refrigerator until solidified, 6 to 7 hours.

cranberry upside-down coffee cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1 1/4 cups cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). wrap the outside of a 9 inch springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent leaking. sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. set aside.
  • in a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and 1/3 cup butter. bring to a boil, then pour into bottom of springform pan. sprinkle with cranberries and pecans.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream. pour batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert serving platter and carefully remove pan. serve warm.

Peach Coffee Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 lemons, zested
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup orange juice

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  • in a saucepan over low heat, mix the peaches, brown sugar, cornstarch, and 3 tablespoons vegetable oil. cook and stir until sugar is melted and mixture is slightly thickened.
  • in a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest. stir in eggs, vanilla, 1/2 cup oil, and orange juice. mix until smooth. pour 1/2 the batter into the prepared pan. layer with 1/2 the peach mixture, then with remaining batter. top with remaining peach mixture.
  • bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • mix together:
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in water until just combined.
  • remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

Frijoles De Olla

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 10 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lard
  • 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

    Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins

  • measure water and lard into a large pot. bring to a boil and add beans. cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. season with salt and continue cooking until tender, about 30 more minutes.

bengali 5-spice

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2/3 cup cumin seeds
  • 1/3 cup fennel seeds
  • 1/4 cup black mustard seed
  • 3 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 mins Ready Time: 7 mins

  • combine the cumin seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds, oregano, and fenugreek seeks in a non-stick skillet over medium heat; roast the spice mixture until warmed through, about 2 minutes. spread the spices a large platter to cool completely. store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.

Hearty Breakfast Cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup wheat germ
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup raisins

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 47 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper.
  • in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat together butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until creamy. beat in eggs and water.
  • mix together flours, oats, wheat germ, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda. mix into peanut butter mixture. stir in raisins or dates (see cook's note). drop by ice cream scoopfuls 2 1/2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. flatten slightly.
  • bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes. cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks. store in an airtight container.

mocha cream bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/8 cup coffee flavored liqueur
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 40 mins

  • place all ingredients, except for the semi-sweet chocolate chips, into the bread machine in the proper order for your machine.
  • use dough cycle.
  • at end of dough cycle, remove dough, and place on lightly-floured board. cover and let rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
  • roll out dough into a rectangle, sprinkle with miniature chocolate chips, and roll up into a loaf. place dough into greased loaf pan, cover and let rise for 45 minutes. slash loaf with a razor or a lame.
  • bake in preheated 375 degree f (190 degrees c) oven for 25-30 minutes. remove loaf a cake rack and let cool.

Pears In Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 pears, peeled
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon coffee flavored liqueur
  • 4 maraschino cherries, garnish

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • leave stems on peeled pears. sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning. set aside.
  • in a saucepan large enough to accommodate 4 pears standing upright, combine water and sugar. place over medium heat, and boil until sugar is dissolved. stir in vanilla, then place the pears in. reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. allow to cool in liquid, then drain.
  • in the top of a double boiler, combine chocolate, cream and butter. heat, stirring, until chocolate is melted and smooth. remove from heat, and stir in coffee liqueur.
  • place pears on serving dish, pour chocolate sauce over pears, and garnish with maraschino cherries.

grandma emma's spice loaf

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup hot, brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

  • soak raisins in coffee until plump. do not drain.
  • cream together the shortening, sugar and eggs. blend in molasses and vanilla.
  • in a large bowl mix together the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, flour, baking soda, and salt. make a well in the center of the bowl.
  • add the liquid ingredients to the well in the dry ingredients. stir in coffee with raisins and nuts. pour batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • bake in a preheated 350 degree f(175 degrees c) oven for one hour.

amazingly good eggnog

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 4 cups milk
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 12 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups light
  • 4 cups light cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 28 mins

  • combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
  • in a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. whisk together until fluffy. whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. pour mixture into saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. do not allow mixture to boil. strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
  • stir in , cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. refrigerate overnight before serving.

christmas cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 (8 ounce) containers candied cherries
  • 1 (8 ounce) container candied mixed citrus peel
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup dried currants
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 (2.25 ounce) packages blanched slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 3/4 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup apple juice

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

    Ready Time: 6 hrs

  • in a medium bowl, combine cherries, citrus peel, raisins, currants, dates, and almonds. stir in ; let stand 2 hours, or overnight. dredge soaked fruit with 1/2 cup flour.
  • preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease an 8x8x3 inch fruit cake pan, line with parchment paper, and grease again. in a small bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream butter until light. gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs. mix together molasses and apple juice. beat into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture, making 4 dry and 3 liquid additions. fold in floured fruit. turn batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. remove from pan, and lift off paper. cool cake completely, then wrap loosely in waxed paper. store in an airtight container.

sour cream streusel coffee cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). coat a 10 inch tube pan with non-stick cooking spray and dust with bread crumbs. sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. set aside. in a small bowl, mix streusel ingredients - brown sugar, cinnamon and chopped pecans; set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream, mixing just until incorporated. spoon half of the batter into prepared pan. sprinkle half of the streusel mixture over the batter. repeat with remaining batter and streusel mixture.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out a wire rack and cool completely.
  • in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar with milk, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is achieved. drizzle over the cake.

Coffee Souffle

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 envelope (1 tablespoon) unflavored gelatin
  • 1 1/2 cups brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup white sugar, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins

  • combine gelatin and cold coffee in a small bowl; set aside for 5 minutes to soften. in a heat-proof bowl or the top of a double boiler, combine coffee mixture, milk, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and the egg yolks. set the bowl over a pan of over simmering water. stir until sugar is dissolved and gelatin has melted.
  • whisk in remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and the egg yolks. cook and stir until mixture is thick and creamy and coats the back of a metal spoon. remove from heat.
  • whip the egg whites (with a pinch of salt, if desired) until stiff peaks form. fold egg whites and vanilla into slightly cooled custard. pour into a serving dish or lightly greased mold and chill until set, at least 4 hours.

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • mix together:
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in water until just combined.
  • remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

amazingly good eggnog

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 4 cups milk
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 12 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups light
  • 4 cups light cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 28 mins

  • combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
  • in a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. whisk together until fluffy. whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. pour mixture into saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. do not allow mixture to boil. strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
  • stir in , cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. refrigerate overnight before serving.

Cranberry-hazelnut Coffee Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 3/4 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). butter and flour a 9 inch springform pan. sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. fold in cranberries and hazelnuts. pour batter into prepared pan. mix together 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over cake, and swirl through the batter.
  • bake in the preheated oven for 75 to 80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

christmas cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 (8 ounce) containers candied cherries
  • 1 (8 ounce) container candied mixed citrus peel
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup dried currants
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 (2.25 ounce) packages blanched slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 3/4 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup apple juice

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

    Ready Time: 6 hrs

  • in a medium bowl, combine cherries, citrus peel, raisins, currants, dates, and almonds. stir in ; let stand 2 hours, or overnight. dredge soaked fruit with 1/2 cup flour.
  • preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease an 8x8x3 inch fruit cake pan, line with parchment paper, and grease again. in a small bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream butter until light. gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs. mix together molasses and apple juice. beat into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture, making 4 dry and 3 liquid additions. fold in floured fruit. turn batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. remove from pan, and lift off paper. cool cake completely, then wrap loosely in waxed paper. store in an airtight container.

merenges

Ingredients

  • Servings: 50
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Recipe

  • preheat the oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • in a large clean glass or metal bowl, whip the egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until they can hold a soft peak. gradually sprinkle in the sugar while continuing to whip to stiff peaks. fold in the lemon zest. drop by heaping spoonfuls the prepared baking sheets.
  • bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they peel off of the sheet without resistance. cool on wire racks, then store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Basil-cucumber

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3 slices 1/4-inch-thick slices cucumber
  • 8 leaves basil, or more to taste
  • 2 lime slices
  • 2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers
  • 2 raw sugar cubes
  • ice cubes as desired
  • 1 splash club soda (optional)
  • 1 cucumber wedge for garnish
  • 1 sprig fresh basil for garnish

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • put cucumbers, basil leaves, lime slices, , and raw sugar cubes into a metal cocktail shaker. mash mixture together with a muddler until the sugar cubes have dissolved. add ice, place lid the shaker, and shake vigorously; strain into a chilled glass tumbler filled with ice. top cocktail with club soda and garnish with cucumber wedge and basil sprig.

chocolate coffee kiss

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3/4 fluid ounce coffee liqueur
  • 3/4 fluid ounce irish cream liqueur
  • 1/2 fluid ounce creme de cacao liqueur
  • 1 teaspoon -based orange liqueur (such as grand marnier®)
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons whipped cream
  • 1 1/2 fluid ounces chocolate syrup
  • 1 maraschino cherry

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 2 mins Ready Time: 2 mins

  • in a coffee mug, combine coffee liqueur, irish cream, creme de cacao and grand marnier. fill mug with hot coffee. top with a dollop of whipped cream, drizzle with chocolate syrup and garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Summery Afternoon Smoothie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 mango - peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 4 strawberries, hulled
  • 1/4 cup low-fat peach yogurt
  • 3 teaspoons honey

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • blend milk, mango, strawberries, yogurt, and honey together in a blender until smooth.

Potato Coffee Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 3/4 cup dry potato flakes
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

  • in a small bowl, dissolve potato flakes in boiling water. let stand until lukewarm, about 15 minutes.
  • place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. select dough/manual cycle; press start. the mixing and first rise of the dough will be completed in the bread machine.
  • when dough/manual cycle is finished, remove dough and briefly knead on a floured board. divide dough into 3 round loaves and place in three lightly greased 8 inch pie pans. cover and let raise until doubled in size, about 60 minutes. meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. brush risen loaves with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
  • 1 orange, peeled and pureed
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • in a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

isa's cola de mono

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 20 whole cloves
  • 5 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 gallon cold milk
  • 1/4 cup instant coffee granules
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 cup , white , , or other lightly-flavored liquor (optional)

Recipe

    Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • gently simmer the cloves and cinnamon sticks in water until reduced by half, about 30 minutes. add 1 cup of milk, and heat to a simmer, then stir in and dissolve the coffee and sugar.
  • strain the coffee mixture into the remaining cold milk, and discard the cloves and cinnamon sticks. stir in the vanilla extract and . store in the refrigerator.

the best rolled sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs

  • in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

maple toffee shortbread cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 0
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple-flavored extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or more if needed
  • 3/4 cup toffee baking bits

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
  • mix butter, brown sugar, and maple extract together in a bowl until smooth. add flour; stir to combine. fold in toffee bits. spoon batter, about 1 tablespoon per cookie, a baking sheet.
  • bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

Spintz Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strong, hot, brewed coffee
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 5 tablespoons heavy cream

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c), and grease and flour two 9 inch round pans.
  • sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 cup cocoa.
  • in a large bowl, mix together the white sugar, oil, and 2 eggs. add the milk and 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; mix well. mix in the sifted ingredients, and then add the hot coffee. pour the thin batter into the pans.
  • bake for 30 minutes. remove the pans from the oven. cover immediately with a piece of foil, and then a towel. cool for 10 minutes. remove the cakes from the pan. place on a wire rack, and cover again with the foil and towel (the steam created by covering makes these cakes extra moist). cool completely.
  • to make filling: in a small bowl, cream the peanut butter, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon butter or margarine. beat well. stir in 3 tablespoons cream and 2 teaspoons vanilla. set filling aside until cakes cool.
  • to make frosting: in a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups confectioners' sugar, 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons cocoa, egg white, 2 teaspoons vanilla, pinch of salt, and 5 tablespoons cream. beat with mixer on high until frosting is very creamy, about 2 minutes. fill and frost the cooled cake.

Ultimate Frozen Strawberry

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 6 fluid ounces tequila
  • 2 fluid ounces triple sec
  • 8 ounces frozen sliced strawberries in syrup
  • 4 fluid ounces frozen limeade concentrate

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins

  • fill a blender with ice and crush. pour in the tequila and triple sec. add the strawberries and limeade. blend for 30 seconds or until smooth. serve in glasses with the rims dipped in powdered sugar.

amazingly good eggnog

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 4 cups milk
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 12 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups light
  • 4 cups light cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 28 mins

  • combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
  • in a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. whisk together until fluffy. whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. pour mixture into saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. do not allow mixture to boil. strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
  • stir in , cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. refrigerate overnight before serving.

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Italian Anise Toast

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon anise seed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease and flour on3 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • beat the eggs and sugar thoroughly add the anise seed then mix in the flour. scrape dough into the prepared pan (pan will only be about 1/2 full).
  • bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees) for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. remove from pan and slice into 16 slices about 1/2 inch thick each. place sliced cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes until bottom is browned, turn and bake for another 5 minutes until the other side is browned. enjoy!

chocolate coffee bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/3 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3 tablespoons dry milk powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 envelopes instant mocha cappuccino mix

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs

  • place all ingredients (except chocolate chips and mocha mix) in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. select basic bread cycle; press start. if your machine has a fruit setting, add the chocolate chips and mocha mix at the signal, or about 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.

cranberry sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 12 ounces cranberries
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup orange juice

Recipe

  • in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. stir in the cranberries and cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 10 minutes). remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl. cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.

mocha hazelnut dessert bites

Ingredients

  • Servings: 70
  • crisco® original no-stick cooking spray
  • 1 (19.5 ounce) package pillsbury® mocha fudge brownie mix or pillsbury® family size chocolate fudge brownie mix
  • 1/2 cup crisco® pure vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (14 ounce) can eagle brand® sweetened condensed milk
  • 2/3 cup jif® mocha cappuccino flavored hazelnut spread
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) package chopped hazelnuts (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 55 mins

  • heat oven to 350 degrees f. coat 15 x 10-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
  • prepare brownie mix according to package directions using oil, water and eggs. spread evenly in prepared pan. bake 17 to 20 minutes or until set in center. cool 15 minutes. freeze 30 minutes to make cutting easier.
  • microwave chocolate chips in medium microwave-safe bowl on high 45 seconds or until melted and smooth when stirred. stir in sweetened condensed milk, hazelnut spread, salt and almond extract until smooth.
  • trim edges of brownies. cut into 70 (1 1/4-inch) squares. arrange on serving platter. place chocolate hazelnut mixture in decorating bag fitted with medium star tip. pipe swirls on top of each brownie. garnish each with 1 piece of chopped hazelnut, if desired.

Sponge Cake Tiramisu

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 cups mascarpone cheese
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
  • 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 sponge cake
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • beat mascarpone cheese, cream, confectioners' sugar, coffee liqueur, instant coffee, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  • cut sponge cake in half horizontally, creating a top and bottom layer. spread cream mixture on bottom layer and replace top half of cake; refrigerate for 1 hour. dust top of cake with cocoa powder.

christmas cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 (8 ounce) containers candied cherries
  • 1 (8 ounce) container candied mixed citrus peel
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup dried currants
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 (2.25 ounce) packages blanched slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 3/4 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup apple juice

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

    Ready Time: 6 hrs

  • in a medium bowl, combine cherries, citrus peel, raisins, currants, dates, and almonds. stir in ; let stand 2 hours, or overnight. dredge soaked fruit with 1/2 cup flour.
  • preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease an 8x8x3 inch fruit cake pan, line with parchment paper, and grease again. in a small bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream butter until light. gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs. mix together molasses and apple juice. beat into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture, making 4 dry and 3 liquid additions. fold in floured fruit. turn batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. remove from pan, and lift off paper. cool cake completely, then wrap loosely in waxed paper. store in an airtight container.

..because Joe Drank Them!

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 fluid ounce coffee flavored liqueur
  • 1 fluid ounce
  • 1 fluid ounce heavy cream

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 3 mins Ready Time: 3 mins

  • place the ice cubes in a glass, or one of similar size. pour the coffee, and cream over the ice. stir and serve. no garnishes here.

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • mix together:
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in water until just combined.
  • remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

swedish christmas glogg

Ingredients

  • Servings: 15
  • 2 (750 milliliter) bottles fruity red , such as beaujolais
  • 1 (750 milliliter) bottle
  • 3 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
  • 14 whole cloves
  • 1 orange, peel cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup white sugar, or to taste
  • 3/4 cup , or to taste
  • 1/4 cup , or to taste
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup slivered almonds

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • gently simmer the red , , cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and orange peel in a large pot set over medium-low heat. stir in the sugar, , and . continue simmering 5 minutes more, stirring to completely dissolve the sugar, and the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
  • mix the raisins and almonds together in a bowl.
  • to serve, ladle into coffee cups or swedish-style small glass or ceramic mugs. garnish each cup with a spoonful of the raisin and almond mixture.

Chocolate Lover's Cake With Chocolate Buttercream Icing

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 8 (1 ounce) squares baking chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cold coffee
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • chocolate buttercream icing:
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares baking chocolate
  • 1/3 cup cold coffee
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
  • 1 cup butter, softened

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease three 9-inch round baking pans.
  • combine 8 ounces baking chocolate and 2 tablespoons cream in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. set aside to cool.
  • beat 1 cup butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy; mix in sour cream, 1 cup coffee, eggs, and vanilla extract. slowly beat in melted chocolate mixture until combined.
  • mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; beat flour mixture into butter mixture until well combined and smooth. pour batter into the 3 prepared baking pans.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • heat 1/2 cup cream and 4 ounces baking chocolate together in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. remove saucepan from heat and stir in 1/3 cup coffee. refrigerate mixture until completely cooled, about 30 minutes.
  • beat confectioners' sugar and 1 cup butter into cooled chocolate mixture in a large bowl until fluffy; add more confectioners' sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  • place 1 cake on a serving platter; spread icing on top of cake. repeat layering with remaining cake and icing; spread icing on top and sides of entire layered cake.

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • mix together:
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
  • in a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in water until just combined.
  • remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.

amazingly good eggnog

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 4 cups milk
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 12 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups light
  • 4 cups light cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 28 mins

  • combine milk, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and cinnamon in a saucepan, and heat over lowest setting for 5 minutes. slowly bring milk mixture to a boil.
  • in a large bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar. whisk together until fluffy. whisk hot milk mixture slowly into the eggs. pour mixture into saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 3 minutes, or until thick. do not allow mixture to boil. strain to remove cloves, and let cool for about an hour.
  • stir in , cream, 2 teaspoon vanilla, and nutmeg. refrigerate overnight before serving.

ultimate valentine's day chocolate truffle

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 4 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 1/2 ounces unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 4 ounces sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 3 ounces heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • powdered gold leaf

Recipe

  • melt 4.5 ounces of the semi-sweet chocolate in a double boiler until just fluid. using a whisk, incorporate softened butter, then egg yolk, sifted sugar and cream into the melted chocolate. whisk until smooth.
  • pour chocolate mixture in heart molds or any other molds (an egg poacher works well as a mold), and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.
  • melt remaining 4 ounces of chocolate in a double boiler until just fluid.
  • unmold chocolate truffles and dip them in the melted chocolate, shake off excess chocolate and leave to set on parchment paper. trim excess chocolate.
  • in a small bowl, combine liqueur and gold dust to achieve a paint-like consistency. using brushes, decorate hearts with gold "paint" a simple "i love you" is quite effective, or better still use an original romantic quote. if you are very artistic, birds, or a floral motif along the edges complete the effect.

cranberry sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 12 ounces cranberries
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup orange juice

Recipe

  • in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. stir in the cranberries and cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 10 minutes). remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl. cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.

best chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons hot water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. dissolve baking soda in hot water. add to batter along with salt. stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. drop by large spoonfuls ungreased pans.
  • bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

the best rolled sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 5
  • 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs

  • in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. beat in eggs and vanilla. stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. cool completely.

dixie sugar cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon baking soda

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • in a large bowl blend the shortening, salt, lemon zest and nutmeg together. add the sugar and beat well. beat in the eggs and milk and mix until well combined.
  • sift flour, baking powder and baking soda together. add to the shortening mixture and blend until combined.
  • drop dough by teaspoonfuls the baking sheets and flatten with a glass. sprinkle tops with sugar. bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 8 to 12 minutes. enjoy!

caribbean fudge pie iii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 8 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
  • 1 teaspoon flavored extract
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves
  • 1 (9 inch) pie shell

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). in a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate until melted. stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth.
  • cream butter or margarine and sugar till fluffy. beat in eggs, one at a time. add melted chocolate, coffee, and ; mix well. stir in flour and chopped nuts. pour filling into pie shell, and decorate with walnut halves.
  • bake for 25 minutes. remove pie from oven, and cool completely. refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

biscotti dessert cookies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup ground toasted hazelnuts
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 6 tablespoons honey
  • 2 eggs

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • combine flour, hazelnuts, and baking powder.
  • in a large bowl, beat butter and honey until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
  • divide dough in half. on prepared baking sheet, form each half into a log about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  • bake for 14 to 16 minutes until golden brown. transfer logs to a cutting board and cut on diagonal into 1/2 inch thick slices. lay slices on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes longer -- until dry. transfer to wire racks to cool. store in a tightly sealed container and let them age for a few days before serving.

South Carolina Sweet Tea

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3 family size tea bags
  • 2 cups white sugar

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 11 mins

  • using an electric coffee maker, place the 3 tea bags in the strainer basket (not in the pot). brew the tea as you would coffee. pour the sugar in a gallon pitcher. pour in the hot tea. continue to run coffee maker with the tea bags until you have enough tea to fill the pitcher. allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate.

rich dark fruitcake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 6 cups golden raisins
  • 3 cups dried currants
  • 1 1/2 cups pitted dates
  • 6 cups raisins
  • 1 pound candied mixed citrus peel
  • 1/2 pound candied cherries
  • 2 cups almonds
  • 2 cups butter
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 12 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 12 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup grape juice
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee

Recipe

    Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins

    Ready Time: 6 hrs

  • wash and dry the raisins and the currants. wash, dry, pit, and chop the dates. chop the raisins and the citrus peel. slice the cherries. blanch the almonds, and slice them lengthwise. combine fruits and nuts in large bowl.
  • grease and line 3 standard christmas cake pans (these round pans are at least 3 inches deep and come in a set of three sizes- 5, 7, and 9 inch across) with 4 layers of heavy waxed paper, or 3 layers of brown paper. grease again. preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c).
  • sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices a piece of waxed paper. remove 1 cup of this flour mixture, and combine with fruit and nuts. mix until fruit is well coated.
  • cream the butter until fluffy. add extracts. gradually add sugar, mixing until creamy. beat egg yolks until light and lemon-colored, and beat into the butter mixture. stir in the molasses, and beat together well. add half of the remaining flour mixture, and blend thoroughly.
  • beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; fold into batter. stir in lightly the remaining flour mixture alternately with grape juice and coffee. add floured fruit and nuts, blending in until fruit is well distributed.
  • turn batter into prepared cake tins, filling each about 2/3 full and spreading batter evenly. bake in center of oven. bake small cake 2 1/2 hours, medium cake 3 1/2 hours, and large cake 4 to 4 1/2 hours. remove from oven and allow to stand 5 minutes, then turn out on wire rack to cool.

hal's mustard

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 cup ground dry mustard
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup dry white
  • 3 eggs, beaten

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 10 mins

  • in the top of a double boiler, whisk together sugar, mustard, vinegar, , and eggs. cook over simmering water, whisking constantly, for 8 minutes, or until thick. allow to cool in refrigerator. store in sealed containers in refrigerator for up to 2 months.

Vicki's Hush Puppies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 24
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
  • 1 quart oil for frying

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, and onion. blend in flour and cornmeal.
  • heat 2 inches of oil to 365 degrees f (185 degrees c). drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. cook in small batches to maintain oil temperature. drain briefly on paper towels. serve hot.

Frozen Irish Cream

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
  • 3 fluid ounces cold coffee
  • 3 fluid ounces irish cream liqueur

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins

  • blend ice cubes, coffee, and irish cream in a blender until smooth and creamy.

Pan Seared Salmon I

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 slices lemon

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • preheat a large heavy skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes.
  • coat salmon with olive oil. place in skillet, and increase heat to high. cook for 3 minutes. sprinkle with capers, and salt and pepper. turn salmon over, and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned. salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
  • transfer salmon to individual plates, and garnish with lemon slices.

christmas cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 2 (8 ounce) containers candied cherries
  • 1 (8 ounce) container candied mixed citrus peel
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup dried currants
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 (2.25 ounce) packages blanched slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 3/4 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup apple juice

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

    Ready Time: 6 hrs

  • in a medium bowl, combine cherries, citrus peel, raisins, currants, dates, and almonds. stir in ; let stand 2 hours, or overnight. dredge soaked fruit with 1/2 cup flour.
  • preheat oven to 275 degrees f (135 degrees c). grease an 8x8x3 inch fruit cake pan, line with parchment paper, and grease again. in a small bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.
  • in a large bowl, cream butter until light. gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs. mix together molasses and apple juice. beat into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture, making 4 dry and 3 liquid additions. fold in floured fruit. turn batter into prepared pan.
  • bake in preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean. remove from pan, and lift off paper. cool cake completely, then wrap loosely in waxed paper. store in an airtight container.

italian cookies i

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
  • in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. mix in the egg and vanilla. combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the creamed mixture until blended. divide dough into walnut sized portions. roll each piece into a rope and then shape into a loop. place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
  • bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm and golden at the edges.

buttermilk mango-berry crumb cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • crumb topping:
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • cake:
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup raspberries

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
  • mix 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and cinnamon together in a bowl until the mixture is the consistency of wet sand. set the topping aside.
  • beat 1/2 cup butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. the mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. add the egg and mix well. stir in the vanilla extract. in a separate bowl, combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
  • mix the flour mixture into the creamed butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, stirring just to combine. after the last of the flour mixture is incorporated, gently fold in the diced mango and raspberries. spread the batter into the prepared pan (the batter will be thick). sprinkle with crumb topping.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. cool on a wire rack.

Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
  • 1 orange, peeled and pureed
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • in a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

avocado paletas

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 3 avocados, peeled and pitted
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 14 hrs 25 mins

  • bring water and sugar to a boil together in a saucepan; stir continually until sugar dissolves. set aside to cool.
  • pour sugar-water mixture into a blender with avocados, lime juice, and salt; blend until smooth. pour the mixture into 10 ice pop molds.
  • freeze until solid yet still soft, about 2 hours; insert wooden sticks and continue freezing until firm, 12 to 24 hours.

Frijoles De Olla

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 10 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lard
  • 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

    Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins

  • measure water and lard into a large pot. bring to a boil and add beans. cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. season with salt and continue cooking until tender, about 30 more minutes.

Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

Ingredients

  • Servings: 12
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
  • 1 orange, peeled and pureed
  • 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • in a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Buckwheat Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup buckwheat flour
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons margarine, softened

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9-inch baking dish.
  • whisk all-purpose flour, buckwheat flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. add milk, egg, and margarine to flour mixture and beat until batter is smooth; pour into prepared baking dish.
  • bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes.

moist holiday honeycake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • cooking spray
  • 3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee (decaf is fine)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup whiskey

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins

  • place an oven shelf in an upper position in oven, and preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as a bundt® pan) with cooking spray.
  • in a bowl, whisk together the unbleached flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until thoroughly combined. in a separate large bowl, whisk together the canola oil, honey, white and brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, coffee, orange juice, and whiskey. with an electric mixer, beat the flour mixture into the honey mixture just until the batter is thoroughly incorporated. pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • bake on upper shelf in the preheated oven until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out with moist crumbs, about 1 hour. cool for 20 minutes in the pan before turning the cake out a serving platter.

bread machine swedish coffee bread

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
  • 3 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
  • pearl sugar, or other decorative sugar

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 40 mins

  • place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. select dough cycle; press start.
  • when the dough cycle has finished, divide into three equal portions. roll each piece into a rope 12 to 14 inches long. lay the three ropes side by side, then braid together. tuck the ends underneath, and place a greased baking sheet, cover loosely with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in bulk.
  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
  • brush the braid with beaten egg white and sprinkle with pearl sugar. bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.