RECIPES

[Dillasandra]

Forgot. Cheddar cheese, by it's very nature, will be somewhat 'gritty', for lack of a better word. I love a STRONG cheese, and I don't mind. For those who prefer a smoother, more mellow taste, use DELI American cheese for best results, or pre-sliced, packaged American or Velveeta. I don't care for the last two.....they taste 'fake' to me. Whatever you like, though.

Woops! New page! For those currently looking at this and asking 'what??', go back a page for a broccoli cheese soup recipe that Hep requested!

[Hephzibah]

Thanks Dill. Think I'll try the 2nd method and use half and half along with the other milk. Also picked up some shredded chedder cheese to add. But going to use fresh broccolli.

[Dillasandra]

Glad to help!

[Dillasandra]

FRUIT FILLED BREAKFAST BARS

1/2 CUP PACKED BROWN SUGAR
1 CUP FLOUR
2 CUPS QUICK COOKING OATS ( I LIKE THEM OATY, SO I ADD 3! )
1TSP. BAKING POWDER
1 TSP SALT
1/2 CUP BUTTER, SOFTENED
1 1/2 CUPS YOUR CHOICE OF FRUIT PRESERVES OR SPREAD

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375. SPRAY 9X13 BAKING DISH WITH COOKING SPRAY.

ADD ALL INGREDIENTS EXCEPT BUTTER AND COMBINE WELL. ADD BUTTER AND WORK MIXTURE INTO MOIST, COARSE CRUMBS THAT STICK TOGETHER WHEN PRESSED. YOU MAY NEED TO ADD MORE BUTTER, OR A TOUCH OF APPLESAUCE.

PUT HALF THE MIXTURE INTO THE BAKING DISH AND PRESS FIRMLY TO COVER BOTTOM EVENLY. SPREAD PRESERVES TO WITHIN 1/4 INCH OF EDGES. COVER WITH REMAINING OAT MIXTURE, PRESS DOWN FIRMLY. BAKE FOR 30 MINUTES, OR UNTIL NICELY BROWNED. ALLOW TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE CUTTING.

ENJOY! I THINK I MAY ADD CHOPPED WALNUTS NEXT TIME MYSELF!

[Hephzibah]

I posted on the other thread but yes the soup turned out great. Made a big pot and it was gone. At the time it was was needed

[Dillasandra]

Cool!

[Dillasandra]

For all you green tea drinkers out there, was playing around today ( so what else is new?! ) and made the delightful discovery that LIME juice in green tea with a bit of honey is to die for! Hot or cold, though I think I prefer it cold. Hummmmmmmm.........new flavor for Faire next year. ;D

[BeerBlessings]

Nice cold "remedy"

Hot chai, spoonful of honey, and 1-1.5 oz Tullamore Dew (Irish whiskey)

-or-

Earl Grey, Hot. (Said in Captain Picard voice) + 2oz Barenjager. (Honey liquor)

[bunbun / Hank]

WARM CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE TART

CRUST
1/2 Cup unsalted butter
1/4 Cup sugar
3/4 Teaspoon Vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 Cup All-Purpose flour

Filling
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut up
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 cup whipping cream
1 1/4 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, lightly beaten

1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Melt 1/2 cup butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup sugar, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Stir in flour just until well-combined.

2. Press dough in bottom and up sides of 9 1/2-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Place pan on baking sheet. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until deep golden brown.

3. Meanwhile, melt 5 tablespoons butter in same medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup sugar, cocoa and cream. Cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and small bubbles begin to form around edges. Remove from heat; stir in coffee powder and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.

4. Just before crust is done baking, whisk egg thoroughly into hot chocolate mixture. Remove crust from oven; pour filling into hot crust. Return to oven; bake 10 to 12 minutes or until barely set. (Filling will quiver slightly when tapped at side.) Cool in pan on wire rack 25 minutes. Serve tart warm or at room temperature. Store in refrigerator.

TIP If desired, garnish tart with edible gold leaf.

8 servings

PER SERVING: 400 calories, 29 g total fat (18 g saturated fat), 4 g protein, 33.5 g carbohydrate, 110 mg cholesterol, 55 mg sodium, 1.5 g fiber


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[Dillasandra]

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

PREHEAT OVEN TO 400

CUT ONE HEAD CAULIFLOWER INTO BITE SIZED PIECES, RINSE AND ALLOW TO DRY.

BEAT 2-3 EGGS WITH A BIT OF MILK, TOSS WITH CAULIFLOWER UNTIL CAULIFLOWER IS THOROLY COATED.

IN A LARGE, CLEAN PLASTIC BAG MIX 2-3 CUPS FLOUR, SEASONED SALT, PEPPER AND POWDERED GARLIC TO TASTE.

PLACE CAULIFLOWER IN BAG AND SHAKE UNTIL THOROLY COATED.

SPREAD ON LIGHTLY OILED COOKIE SHEET AND BAKE UNTIL BROWN AND CRUNCHY.

SEASONED BREAD CRUMBS MAY ALSO BE USED IN PLACE OF FLOUR, AND BROCCOLI, SQUASH, AND OTHER VEGGIES ADDED OR USED IN PLACE OF CAULIFLOWER.

THIS IS A GREAT LITTLE BREAK FROM STEAMED VEGGIES, WHILE ADDING ONLY A SMALL AMOUNT OF FAT. USING COOKING SPRAY IN PLACE OF OIL WILL CUT IT DOWN EVEN MORE. ALSO, USE SKIM MILK OR WATER AND EGG WHITES ONLY AND IT'S VIRTUALLY FAT FREE. ;D

ENJOY!

[bunbun / Hank]

Swedish meatloaf

1 can mushroom soup
1egg beaten 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 lbs.ground beef
1/2 cup finely crushed stuffing ( or bread crumbs)

Mix all ingredients together in bowl and place in a loaf pan.
Mix a little ketchup and a little brown sugar and spread over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

Bunnie

[bunbun / Hank]

ESPRESSO SHORTBREAD

1 Cup ( 2 sticks ) unsalted butter, softened
1/3 Cup each: white sugar & confectioner's sugar
2 1/2 Cups all-purpose white flour
2 1/2 Tbsp. finely ground espresso beans
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. kosher salt

In BOWL, CREAM THE BUTTER & SUGAR. SCRAPE DOWN
THE SIDES & ADD FLOUR, ESPRESSO BEANS, VANILLA &
SALT. MIX WELL. FORM DOUGH INTO 1 1/2-INCH LOGS &
WRAP IN WAX OR PARCHMENT PAPER. REFRIGERATE AT
LEAST 1 HOUR.
PREHEAT OVEN TO 325 DEGREES. LINE COOKIE SHEETS
WITH PARCHMENT AND SLICE DOUGH. PLACE ROUNDS 2
INCHES APART. BAKE UNTIL BROWN AROUND THE EDGES OR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. COOL ON A WIRE RACK. MAKES ABOUT 6 DOZEN.

Bunnie

[Dillasandra]

Okay, that meatloaf sounds intresting. I may have to try that this weekend...............

[bunbun / Hank]

MEXICAN WEEDING COOKIE

1 Cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 Cup confectioner"s sugar, plus more for rolling
FOR ROLLING
1tsp. vanilla extract
2 Cups all-purpose white flour
2 Cups walnut halves, lightly toasted,
cooled and ground

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES. IN A BOWL, CREAM THE BUTTER AND SUGAR.SCRAPE DOWN THE SIDES AND ADD EVERYTHING ELSE.
MIX WELL. FORM THE DOUGH INTO 1-INCH BALLS AND PLACE 2 INCHES APART ON AN UNGREASED COOKIE SHEET. BAKE ABOUT 15 MINUTES UNTIL BROWN. COOL ON A RACK AND ROLL IN CONFECTIONER,S SUGAR. LET COOL COMPLETELY. MAKES ABOUT
5 DOZEN.

[Dillasandra]

Those are my favorite kind of cookies, altho I grew up calling them Russian Tea Cakes. Also seen 'em called Snowballs and a couple of other things. Whatever they go by, I love 'em!