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2008-05-30T01:04:11Z

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This looks soooooo good

2008-03-02T04:21:35Z

I will make this some day. . .
1 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs plus one yolk

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Line the bottom of two eight inch cake pans with parchment paper and lightly butter. Sift the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Beat buttermilk and sugars together using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and yolk on at a time. Reduce mixer speed to low and alternately beat in the flour and the buttermilk mixtures in thirds. Pout the batter into the prepared pans. Bank until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Usually about 35 minutes. Cool layers completely before icing.

Icing:
Step 1:
6 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons cocoa
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 teaspoon orange food coloring

Beat cream cheese using mixer set on medium high speed until fluffy. Add 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, 2 1/4 teaspoons cocoa, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla and beat on low speed until well combined. In a separate bowl beat 1 1/2 cups heavy cream with 3/4 cup confectioners sugar and a scant 1/4 teaspoon orange food coloring on medium high to soft peaks. Gently fold into cream cheese mixture until well combined. Spread one cup frosting between two layers and use remaining to frost sides. Chill 30 minutes & proceed.

Step 2:
4 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons corn syrup
1/2 cup heavy cream

Place chocolate, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and 3 tablespoons corn syrup in medium sized heat proof bowl. Bring 1/2 cup heavy cream to a boil. Pour over chocolate and let sit 3 minutes. Gently stir using a whisk until smooth. Let sit 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Pour the glaze on to the center of frosted cake and smooth out over the edges to allow glaze to drip down.

Actual Fudge!

2007-12-20T00:20:04Z

3 cups sugar.
3/4 cup margarine
2/3 cup evaporated milk (or one small can)
Bring to full rolling boil. Once boiling time five minutes. Immediately remove from heat.
Add (in this order) stir in completley
1 package chocolate chips (or 1 cup peanut butter for peanut butter fudge. Or half & half!)
7 oz jar of Marshmallow Creme
1 teaspoon vanilla

Pour into pan & refrigerate over night

It's easier to enjoy if you DON'T think about the ingredients.

Dough:
1/4-ounce package yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup scalded milk
1/4 cup sugar

1/3 cup butter or shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

Filling:
1/2 cup melted butter, plus more for pan
3/4 cup sugar, plus more for pan
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup raisins, walnuts, or pecans, optional

Glaze:
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 6 tablespoons hot water

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside. In a large bowl mix milk, sugar, melted butter, salt and egg. Add 2 cups of flour and mix until smooth. Add yeast mixture. Mix in remaining flour until dough is easy to handle. Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 5 to 10 minutes. Place in well-greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, usually 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

When doubled in size, punch down dough. Roll out on a floured surface into a 15 by 9-inch rectangle. Spread melted butter all over dough. Mix sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over buttered dough. Sprinkle with walnuts, pecans, or raisins if desired. Beginning at the 15-inch side, role up dough and pinch edge together to seal. Cut into 12 to 15 slices.

Coat the bottom of baking pan with butter and sprinkle with sugar. Place cinnamon roll slices close together in the pan and let rise until dough is doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake for about 30 minutes or until nicely browned.

Meanwhile, mix butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add hot water 1 tablespoon at a time until the glaze reaches desired consistency. Spread over slightly cooled rolls.

New recipe!

2007-12-19T23:37:39Z

1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
mix together spread evenly in 13x9 pan.
melt 1 bag chocolate chips, spread evenly over the top.
Refrigerate over night.

It's more of a candy than a fudge, but it's sooooooooo good.

Recipe

2007-12-18T00:30:46Z

1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
2 packages yeast
7 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup butter

Place water in large warm bowl or crock. Sprinkle yeast over water; stir until dissolved. Cover; let stand 15 minutes

Combine 1 1/2 cups flour and 4 tablespoons sugar. Beat mixture carefully into yeast mixture with wooden spoon until free from lumps. Cover with towel; let rise in warm place for 30 minutes.

Scald milk; stir in salt and remaining sugar. Add butter; stir until dissolved. Cool to lukewarm. Add to yeast mixture. Add enough remaining flour to make soft dough.

Turn onto lightly floured board. Knead 10 minutes or until smooth & elastic; add flour if needed. Place in greased bowl; turn dough to grease top. Cover with towel; let rise in warm place 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

Turn dough onto lightly floured board; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in 2 well greased 9x5 loaf pans or 3 smaller shaped molds. Cover; let rise 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

Bake at 400 degrees 25 minutes.

I'm waiting for MIL to email me the fudge recipe. I lost it. :(

Anyone have a good cinnamon roll recipe?

Recipe Storage

2007-09-17T02:20:21Z

Preheat oven to 325.

Mix:
1 cup oil
3 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup buttermilk

Mix well. Then add:
1/4 Teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups flour
1/2 cup nuts
1/2 cup raisins

Bake 40-60 minutes.

Mike's birthday food

2007-09-09T23:31:32Z

I put receipes on here so I don't lose them . . . This is what we're having for Mike's birthday, they are his moms recipes.

Christmas Breakfast Casserole

16 slices white bread with crusts cut off (I feed them to the birdsJ)

enough slices of ham to cover the pan twice

enough slices of pepperoni to cover the pan twice

enough slices of cheddar cheese to cover the pan twice. (I actually use grated cheese—it’s easier)

Layer these in a 9x13 pan starting with the bread and ending with the cheese. Then mix the following ingredients and pour over the pan as evenly as possible.

6 eggs

2 cups whole milk (I use whatever I have—I didn’t realize it wanted whole milk)

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

¼ c minced green pepper

¼ c minced onion

½ tsp. Salt

½ tsp. Pepper

½ tsp. Dry mustard (adds a lot of flavor & warmth to the dish)

Cover and refrigerate overnight. This allows the egg mixture to thoroughly soak into the bread and is crucial to the success of the dish.

The next morning, melt butter. Sprinkle cereal over entire pan and drizzle butter on top.

1 cube butter

enough special K or corn flakes to cover the pan lightly

Bake in a preheated oven--350° for 1 full hour. Allow to set-up by waiting 10 minutes before cutting or eating.
Green Chile Enchiladas

10-12 flour tortillas

1 can each cream of mushroom & cream of chicken soup

1 c sour cream

2 c grated Colby-jack cheese (save ½ of it back for the top at the end)

2 c chopped cooked chicken (I sometimes use turkey, and I sometimes use canned chicken—2 cans)

1 c salsa

1 can diced green chilies

½ c chopped onion

1 can sliced black olives (keep a few back for the top)

3 green onions chopped for garnish (Keep out to save for the top)

Mix all ingredients but the tortillas & those listed to save for the top. I usually heat it some to make the baking process go a little quicker. It’s all cooked except the onions, so it’s just a matter of heating through completely once it’s assembled. Scoop filling into the middle of a tortilla, roll, and place in pan. When pan is full, spread any extra filling across the top, top with cheese, olives, and green onion. Bake at 325° for 25-35 minutes. It’s done when the middle is warm.

I cut it into squares because it’s nearly impossible to remove an enchilada intact.

Mostly for me, but happy to share

2007-02-15T00:08:22Z

I don't want to lose this recipe. These cookies are HEAVEN!

Prep: 10 Minutes
Cooking time: 8-10 minutes
Serves: 3 Dozen
Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

3 Eggs
1 1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
4 1/2 cups oatmeal
12 oz jar of peanut butter
1 stick butter, soften
1/2 cups M&M's
1/2 cups chocolate chips
1/2 cups butterscotch chips
2 tsp baking soda

(I also add 1/2 cup peanut butter chips, and heath toffey pieces)

Preheat oven to 350

In large mixing bowl, combine eggs and sugars. Mix well. Add salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter and mix well. Add candies and chips, baking soda and oatmeal. Drop by tablespoons 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes. DO NOT OVER BAKE! Let stand 3 minutes before transfering to wire racks to cool.