1 cup Butter 3/4 cup Powdered sugar 1 teaspoon Vanilla 2 cups Sifted flour 3/4 cup Chopped macadamia nuts 1 cup Milk chocolate chips, or 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1-1/2 teaspoons Vegetable shortening In large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually stir in flour until well blended. Stir […]
Month: April 2007
Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
1¼ cups warm water 1 tablespoon + ¼ teaspoon yeast 3¾ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1½ teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Bath 4 cups warm water ½ cup baking soda ¼ cup melted butter Salted Kosher or pretzel salt Cinnamon Topping ½ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon […]
Angel Food Cake
1 3/4 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup cake flour, sifted 12 egg whites (the closer to room temperature the better) 1/3 cup warm water 1 teaspoon orange extract, or extract of your choice 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor spin sugar about 2 […]
Chocolate Lava Muffins
8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 1 stick butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 eggs Butter, to coat muffin tin 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 cup vanilla ice cream 1 teaspoon espresso powder Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place a small metal bowl over a […]
Cassava Cake #1
Cake 2 Lbs Grated Cassava 1 14 oz. Can Sweetened Condensed Milk (Reserve 1/3 cup for Topping) 1 12 oz. Can Evaporated Milk 1 14 oz. Can Coconut Milk (Reserve 1/3 cup for Topping) 1 13 oz. Can Coconut Cream (Reserve 1/3 cup for Topping) 2/3 Cup Sugar 3 Eggs plus 3 Egg Whites 1 […]
Olive Garden’s Stuffed Mushrooms
8-12 fresh mushrooms 1 (6 ounce) can clams (drained and finely minced, save 1/4 cup of clam juice for stuffing) 1 green onion, finely minced 1 egg (beaten) 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon oregano leaves 1 tablespoon melted butter, cooled 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan […]
Olive Garden’s Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip
2 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese 1 (8 ounce) package parmesan cheese, Grated 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream 2 cans small artichokes (chop finely) 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon marjoram red peppers, Crushed Mix all ingredients together and place under a broiler until the dip browns, […]
Salmon Rangoon
8 ounces canned salmon, flaked 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon paprika, or to taste 1 green onion (spring onion, scallion) washed and finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 package wonton wrappers 4 cups oil for deep-frying, as […]
Zucchini Bread
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup water 2 cups grated zucchini 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In […]
Olive Garden’s Alfredo Sauce
1 pint of Heavy Cream 1 stick of butter 2 tablespoon Cream Cheese 1/2 – 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Garlic powder In a saucepan combine butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Simmer this until all is melted, and mixed well. Add the Parmesan cheese and Garlic powder. Simmer this for 15 – 20 […]