Sunday, December 27, 2015

Fudge Pudding Cake



Easy Fudge Pudding Cake





SERVES  4

COOK TIME  30 Min

This easy cake recipe combines chocolate cake and pudding, without any fuss.

What You'll Need:
  • 1 cup biscuit baking mix
  • 1/4 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, divided
  • 1/4 cup plus 1/2 cup chocolate flavored syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup hot water


What To Do:


  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
     
  2. In a large bowl, mix together biscuit baking mix and cocoa then stir in 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup chocolate syrup, and the vanilla extract; blend well. Spoon mixture evenly into prepared pan.
     
  3. In a small bowl, combine remaining sweetened condensed milk, remaining chocolate syrup, and water. Pour liquid mixture over cake mixture; do not stir.
     
  4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until center is set and cake begins to pull away from sides of pan. Remove from oven and let stand 15 minutes.
     
  5. Spoon into dessert dishes, spooning pudding from bottom of pan over the top.

Read more at http://www.mrfood.com/Cakes/Easy-Fudge-Pudding-Cake-3088#j5TliaY727jo7XuK.99









Saturday, December 26, 2015

"Lumps Of Coal"



Lump of Coal
(for naughty boys and girls)
 
 

Lump of coal

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 10.5 ounce bag mini marshmallows
  • 4 cups rice krispie cereal (this is cut down from the regular rice krispies recipe)
  • black icing color (can be found at most craft stores)
Optional Tag Materials:
  • bags or containers
  • ribbon or tulle
  • card-stock
  • tag - download HERE

Directions:


1. Melt the butter on low and then add your marshmallows. Once that is all melted add your black coloring. (it took a bit of coloring to get it to go from purple to black for us) then stir in your rice krispies until they are all covered with the marshmallow mixture. Then just take out small handfuls and mold them into odd shapes.  .
 
then just find a cute container to put it in.
 
 
this paint can came from Joann’s craft store and then i just tied a green grosgrain bow on the side.
i printed out the tag on white cardstock and used a 3″ circle punch to cut the tag out and backed it in a 4″ scalloped circle.
 
 
for this gift i just placed a couple pieces of Christmas coal in a treat bag and tied with red grosgrain ribbon. i printed the tag out on kraft paper and just cut around the square. i used an old ink pad around the edges.
 
 
i was so excited to find this little container in Target’s dollar spot. again i just printed the tag out on white cardstock and used my 3″ circle punch and it was the perfect size for the top. a black tulle bow adds just a little fluff.
 



Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Crab Puppies



CRAB PUPPIES

1 lb. Crabmeat
1 Egg, beaten
1 cup Ritz Crackers, crushed
1 tsp. Yellow Mustard
2 tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
2 tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce


Place crabmeat in a mixing bowl, picking any stray shell fragments out. Add crushed crackers, Old Bay Seasoning & parsley to the crab. In a separate bowl, combine egg, mustard, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Whip with a whisk until smooth. Pour egg mixture over the crabmeat and crackers and gently mix careful not to break up large lumps of crabmeat. Mold into golfball sized balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake @ 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Drizzle w/ melted butter and allow to cool.




Monday, December 14, 2015

More Bread Puddings









Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce
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Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

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Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce
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Total Time:  1 hr 30 min
Prep: 10 min
Inactive:  30 min
Cook:  50 min

Yield:  8 to 10 servings

Level:  Easy

Panettone Bread Pudding (05:01)

Giada's version of Southern bread pudding is served with an amaretto sauce.
Ingredients

Sauce:
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Bread Pudding:
1 (1-pound) loaf panettone bread, crusts trimmed, bread cut into 1-inch cubes
8 large eggs
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/4 cups sugar
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Directions
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To make the sauce: Bring the cream, milk, and sugar to a boil in a heavy small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. In a small bowl, mix the amaretto and cornstarch to blend and then whisk into the cream mixture. Simmer over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Set aside and keep warm. (The amaretto sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.)

To make the bread pudding: Lightly butter a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Arrange the bread cubes in the prepared dish. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, milk, and sugar to blend. Pour the custard over the bread cubes, and press the bread cubes gently to submerge. Let stand for 30 minutes, occasionally pressing the bread cubes into the custard mixture. (Recipe can be prepared up to this point 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Bake until the pudding puffs and is set in the center, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Spoon the bread pudding into bowls, drizzle with the warm amaretto sauce, and serve.


Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/panettone-bread-pudding-with-amaretto-sauce-recipe.html?oc=linkback

Crock-Pot Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Pudding



Crock-Pot Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Pudding

Crockpot Bread Pudding  
 
Here at TipHero, we are big, big fans of the ease and convenience of a good slow cooker recipe, so it’s a cause for celebration whenever we discover a new one. Today we’re excited by this find from Gooseberry Patch, who show us how to make a warm and inviting Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Pudding perfect for breakfast, dessert, and all the meals in-between.

You’ll Need:

– 4 cups cinnamon-raisin bread, toasted and cubed
– 2 eggs
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 2 1/2 cup milk, heated to boiling and cooled
– 2 tablespoons butter, melted
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1/8 teaspoon salt
– Garnish: whipped cream

How To:

  1. Spray your slow cooker with a non-stick vegetable spray.
  2. Add the bread cubes to the slow cooker.
  3. In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar.
  4. Whisk in the milk, butter, vanilla extract, nutmeg and salt.
  5. Pour the mixture over the bread cubes.
  6. Mix well, pressing down so the bread will soak up the milk mixture.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
Serve warm and topped with whipped cream.


















Pancake Sausage Biscuits Ready To Go



Pancakes and Sausage Biscuits


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4v5wkHi5NY


INGREDIENTS


Trader Joe’s Multi Grain Pancake and Baking Mix (or the Pancake Mix of your choice)
  • 2 Cups Apple Sauce
  • 2 TBL Reddi Eggs (or Egg or Egg Substitute of your choice), OR 1 EGG
  • 2 Servings Almond Milk (or Milk or Milk Substitute of your choice), OR Regular 2%
  • 1 Cup Uncooked Chicken Breakfast Sausage (or Breakfast Sausage of your choice)
  • 12 Links
RECIPE
Set a skillet over medium heat and spray down with a bit of Olive Oil Spray. Set down your Chicken Sausage links and heat until cooked through.

Add your Multi Grain Pancake Mix, Apple Sauce, Almond Milk  and Reddi Eggs to a medium mixing bowl and stir until smooth.

Once your Chicken Sausages are done slice into thirds or smaller if you’d prefer.

Place one Chicken Sausage into each cup of a muffin tray that you’ve lined with cupcake liners.
Fill your cups using your Pancake batter. I used a ice cream scoop which made it really easy but use whatever you have on hand.

Once done place your muffins into a 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until your muffins are cooked through.

Serve and Enjoy!

http://rockybarragan.com/pancakes-sausage-muffins/


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Cream Cheese Cresent Rolls



Cheesecake Crescent Rolls

2 cans of Pillsbury Crescent rolls
2 (8oz each) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup butter, melted
cinnamon
sugar


Unroll and spread 1 of the cans of crescent rolls on the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish (or 8 x 8 if you want to cut the recipe in half). Combine softened cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla. Spread over crescent roll layer. Unroll and layer remaining crescent rolls over cream cheese layer. Melt your butter and spread over top of crescent rolls. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon and sugar.
Bake for 20-30 minutes in 350 degree oven until bubbly and slightly browned. Drizzle with a little honey if you like. Let cool a bit, slice and eat




Kolochkys Cookies



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Kolochkys

Makes 30
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1⁄2 cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
1⁄2 cup fruit jam or preserves, any flavor
1⁄3 cup powdered sugar, for decoration


Directions
Prep  15 min
Cook  15 min
Ready  30 min


Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add flour until well blended. Shape dough into a ball and chill for several hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).


Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a floured work surface. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares and place about 1/2 teaspoon of jam or preserves in the center of each square. Bring 2 opposite corners toward the middle so they slightly overlap and pinch them together to seal. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.


Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Leave cookies on the baking sheets for about 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks. Cool and lightly dust with powdered sugar.


Recipe originally inspired by AllRecipes with 5-star rating and 158 reviews.




Sunday, December 13, 2015

Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes






Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes


Ingredients
3 lbs baby red potatoes, unpeeled
2 Tbsp olive oil
1½ tsp dry parsley
1 tsp sea salt or ¾ tsp table salt
½ tsp freshly ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, pressed


Instructions
Cut potatoes into 1″ to 1½” pieces.
Place them in a large pot half full with warm water. Bring potatoes to a boil and cook for 7-9 minutes (they should be almost cooked) Drain, cover to keep warm, and set aside
(sorry we totally missed photographing these cute little potatoes before we sliced and cooked them. We were seriously photographing 3 recipes at the same time. My bad.)
In a small bowl, mix together 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 pressed garlic cloves, 1½ tsp dry parsley, 1 tsp sea salt (or ¾ tsp table salt) and ½ tsp black pepper.


Gently Toss potatoes with the seasoning mix until evenly coated (it helps to use a large mixing bowl for tossing).


Transfer potatoes to a large rimmed, non-stick baking pan and place cut side down. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes or until the sides facing the pan are golden. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with chopped fresh dill if desired and serve.




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Wednesday, December 9, 2015



Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos

I don't know about you but breakfast seems to be a constant struggle for me and my family. At least during the school year it is. Between trying to get out the door to school and for work, it's a race. So during the week, I'm real big on foods that can be handheld. It just makes it easier to grab and go. But, I need it to be brain food, ya know? Not an energy bar or a sugar-loaded bowl of cereal, because two hours later, they'll be feeling the crash. 
We need protein (from the Eggland's Best eggs for that brain power) and carbohydrates (to fuel us up and give us energy). The bonus with using the Eggland's Best eggs is I know they're getting lots of good stuff like Vitamins B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Omega 3's. 
Plus, if I'm being honest, I'm not totally awake myself early in the morning so it helps if I don't have to try to think too hard about what's for breakfast along with all the other million things I'm trying to remember. So I need something I can make ahead of time, heat up in the morning and send off with my troops. And these breakfast burritos fit the bill! It's easy to grab and go. Plus it tastes really good. My son loves these! Plus, there are a lot of tortilla options these days, tomato, spinach, lime-flavored, etc.
Ingredients: 
1 pound spicy ground sausage*
1 (1 lb.) pack shredded hash browns*
8 large Egglands Best Eggs
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
salt, pepper, garlic powder, to taste
1 pack (10) soft taco-sized tortillas
salsa and sour cream, for serving
Directions:
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown and crumble sausage.
Once cooked, set aside sausage to drain and cool on a paper towel-lined plate. 
Do not drain grease.
Turn the heat up to medium-high on the same skillet and add the shredded potatoes. 
Season potatoes with salt, pepper and garlic powder (to taste). Ensure the potatoes cook in a single layer, making sure to press down the potatoes with a spatula. Flip after a few minutes and continue until potatoes are brown and crispy. You may need to add a tablespoon or two of oil to the skillet. Once browned, set aside the cooked potatoes on a paper towel-lined plate.
Crack 8 Eggland's Best eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add 1/4 cup water and whisk vigorously combined.
Turn skillet down to medium-low. Pour in Eggland's Best eggs and season with salt and pepper. 
Stir and cook eggs slowly until thoroughly cooked.
Set aside scrambled eggs into a bowl or on a plate. Take skillet off heat.
Set up an assembly line of all the ingredients. 
Starting with the soft taco, add a layer of sausage, then a layer of shredded potatoes, scrambled eggs and finally finishing with cheddar cheese. 
Gather in the ends of the burrito and carefully roll up and place burrito seam side down.
 Continue with the additional nine burritos.
Once completed, wrap each burrito with plastic wrap.
 Then place into a freezer-safe bag. Mark the outside of the bag with the contents and date. 
When ready to reheat, remove burrito from freezer bag, unwrap from plastic wrap then place on a microwave-safe plate. Reheat for about 1-2 minutes (until thoroughly warmed). 
Serve with salsa and sour cream (optional).
*Cook's Note: This sausage was really not spicy or hot to us. It gave the burritos some additional flavor. Burritos may be frozen up to 6 months. This recipe is easily doubled. And instead of hash browns, try using cooked rice!


http://www.thecountrycook.net/2015/08/freezer-friendly-breakfast-burritos.html






Cranberry Orange Almond Shortbread Cookies X 2



Cranberry-Orange Shortbread Cookies



Cranberry Orange Almond Shortbread COokies|Craving Something Health:

Yield:

Makes 4 dozen
Total time: 5 Hours, 15 Minutes
Recipe from...

Southern Living

Recipe Time

Prep: 15 Minutes
Total: 5 Hours, 15 Minutes

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened 

3/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries

1 tablespoon orange zest 

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

2 cups all-purpose flour 

1/4 teaspoon baking powder 

1/8 teaspoon salt 



Wax paper

Preparation


1. Beat 1 cup softened butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add 3/4 cup powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in chopped cranberries, orange zest, vanilla extract, and almond extract until blended.
2. Stir together 2 cups flour, 1/4 tsp. baking powder, and 1/8 tsp. salt.
3. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
4. Shape shortbread dough into 2 (7-inch) logs. Wrap each log in wax paper, and chill 4 hours, or freeze logs in zip-top plastic freezer bags up to 1 month.
5. Preheat oven to 350°.
6. If frozen, let logs stand at room temperature 10 minutes. Cut each log into 24 slices. Place shortbread slices 1 inch apart on lightly greased or parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
7. Bake shortbread slices at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges of slices are golden.
8. Remove shortbread from baking sheets, and place on wire racks; let cool completely (about 20 minutes). Store in airtight containers.





Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

A delightfully easy cookie recipe that yields sensational results! I’m sharing three secrets to the perfect shortbread cookies that no one can resist! Make sure to add these easy Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies to your holiday baking list this season!
A delightfully easy cookie recipe that yields sensational results! I'm sharing three secrets to the perfect shortbread cookies that no one can resist! Make sure to add these easy Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies to your holiday baking list this season!
If you’re thinking to yourself, “Oh! Shortbread cookies….yeah, not a fan”, then I’m going to blow your mind and tell you that the shortbread you’ve had in the past wasn’t made right. True shortbread is buttery, melt-in-your mouth goodness that should be completely irresisitible.
Too many shortbread cookies are over-baked resulting in an overly-dry cookie that isn’t easily enjoyed. The simple trick to a great shortbread cookie is to underbake by just a few minutes – underbake meaning bake just until the cookie is done and not until you’ve killed it. Poor things.
A delightfully easy cookie recipe that yields sensational results! I'm sharing three secrets to the perfect shortbread cookies that no one can resist! Make sure to add these easy Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies to your holiday baking list this season!
I used my favorite shortbread base for these cookies – the same one I used last year in my Peppermint Shortbread (a truly amazing cookie that’s perfect for the holidays). Shortbread cookies are great because they require just a handful of ingredients – no eggs – and very little time.
They’re also perfect for the busy holidays because you can make up the cookie dough, set it in the fridge, and then bake when you have more time. The cookies you see here were sitting in the fridge for four days, and then on the counter for three days before I got around to photographing them.
They’re still remarkably delicious. I should know. I just ate three before I sat down to write this :)
I was going to go with cranberries and pecans before talking to my sister Melissa. She encouraged the cranberry orange combination and, as usual, she was right. The orange zest provides a refreshing zing that is the perfect counterpart to the tart cranberries. It’s a lovely combination!
I used almond extract to keep the cookies lighter and because almond and cranberry and orange is an incredible flavor profile.
A delightfully easy cookie recipe that yields sensational results! I'm sharing three secrets to the perfect shortbread cookies that no one can resist! Make sure to add these easy Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies to your holiday baking list this season!
For an extra pretty presentation, I coat the cookies in sugar before baking. They come out so sparkly that no one can resist them! These Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies absolutely should make an appearance on your holiday cookie trays this year!
Between the almond extract, shorter cooking time, and sugar coating – you might find shortbread cookies becoming your new favorite!

Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
 
Prep time
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A delightfully easy cookie recipe that yields sensational results! I'm sharing three secrets to the perfect shortbread cookies that no one can resist! Make sure to add these easy Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies to your holiday baking list this season!
Author:
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 2½ dozen cookies
Ingredients
  • 2½ cups all purpose flour
  • ¾ cups sugar, divided
  • 1 cup butter, cubed (and cold)
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • zest of 1 orange
  • ½ cup dried cranberries (Craisins)
  • additional sugar to coat cookies before baking if desired
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. Combine cranberries and ¼ cup of sugar in a food processor and process just until the cranberries are broken down into smaller pieces. Set aside.
  4. Combine flour and remaining sugar in a large bowl.
  5. Use a pastry blender to cut in butter. You want very fine crumbs.
  6. Stir in extract, cranberries and sugar mixture, and orange zest.
  7. Use your hands to knead the dough until it comes together and forms a ball. Work the dough JUST until it comes together - you don't want to over-work it.
  8. Shape dough into a log about two inches in a diameter and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for two hours or up to 72 hours.
  9. Cut slices of cookie dough about ¼ inch thick.
  10. Place about a half a cup of sugar in a bowl and coat the cookie slices with sugar.
  11. Place cookies on baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or just until cookies are set. Do not over bake. I pull mine at 10 minutes.
  12. Let cookies cool for several minutes on baking sheet before removing to cooling rack. Let cool completely.
  13. Store in airtight container for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

A delightfully easy cookie recipe that yields sensational results! I'm sharing three secrets to the perfect shortbread cookies that no one can resist! Make sure to add these easy Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies to your holiday baking list this season!

http://www.momontimeout.com/2015/11/cranberry-orange-shortbread-cookies-recipe/