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Ingredients 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 cup shortening or salted butter 2 tablespoons water or milk 1 teaspoon clear imitation vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, combine sugar, shortening, water and vanilla. Beat on low speed to combine, then beat on medium speed for a full five minutes. It won’t look like Icing at first, but keep the mixer going for a full five minutes, and then you’re done! Note: If you’re not using this for decorating, but just for icing the cake, thin the icing by adding 3 tbs....

Ingredients 1 package (4 ounces) Baker’s® German’s® Sweet Chocolate ⅓ cup milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 8 ounces Cool Whip® Non-Dairy Whipped Topping, thawed 8-inch graham cracker crumb crust Preparation Heat chocolate and 2 tablespoons of the milk in saucepan over low heat, stirring until chocolate is melted. Beat sugar into cream cheese, adding remaining milk and chocolate mixture; beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping, blending until smooth....

Ingredients 2 tbsp sesame seeds (toasting them is a nice added touch) 2 tbsp Chinese oyster sauce 2 tbsp peanut (or vegetable) oil 1 tbsp Tsunami Spin rub (I used a Cajun spice rub and it was fine, so most anything will work, but I really do like Tsunami Spin!) 1 tbsp turbinado sugar (I used brown sugar) 1 tbsp fresh finely chopped ginger Juice from half a lime Preparation Dump on the marinade, toss well, and refrigerate for 30-90 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 4 large eggs Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Mound flour mixture and form a well in the center. Add eggs to the well. Using a fork, gently break up yolks and slowly incorporate flour from inside rim of well. Continue until liquid is absorbed, then knead in bowl until dough forms a complete mass....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons safflower oil 2 links Chinese-style sausage, such as Kam Yen Jan (available at amazon.com), cut into 1/4-inch coins 1 bunch scallions (about 10), thinly sliced, white and light-green bottoms separated from dark-green tops 2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (2/3 cup) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons minced garlic (from 5 cloves) 2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger (from a 2-inch piece) 3 large eggs, cracked into a bowl...

Ingredients 8 oz. mi fen (dried rice vermicelli) 1/4 cup medium dried shrimp 4 large dried shiitake mushrooms 1/4 cup vegetable oil 4 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced 8 cups unsalted chicken stock 5 scallions, white parts only; 3 crushed, 2 thinly sliced on the diagonal 2 thin slices peeled fresh ginger Salt 1 skinless boneless chicken breast, very thinly sliced on the diagonal 4 heads baby bok choy, trimmed, leaves separated...

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 heaping tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa 1 teaspoon self-rising flour 1 egg beaten 1 cup evaporated milk 1/3 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cup coconut 1 unbaked 8-inch pie shell Preparation Preheat oven to 350 F. Combine sugar, baking cocoa, and flour in a bowl, mixing well. Add beated egg, evaporated milk, and vanilla. Mix well. Stir in pecans and coconut. Pour into pie shell....

Ingredients Dough: 1 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 3 tbsp very finely chopped candied ginger 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup molasses 1/3 cup milk 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Icing: 3 cups confectioners sugar 2-3 tbsp milk Preparation In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar, candied ginger, and baking soda; beat until combined....

Ingredients 1 cup olive oil 10 cloves of garlic coarsely chopped 1 tsp chili flakes 1/2 pound spaghetti 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese Fresh ground pepper to taste Preparation Cook Spaghetti in boiling salted water for about 10 to 12 minutes. Just before the pasta is ready place olive oil, garlic and chili flakes in a 12 inch saute pan and cook over moderate heat until garlic is a golden colour....

Ingredients 4 ounces soft goat cheese, room temperature 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 5 cloves roasted garlic, peeled, mashed 6 fresh basil leaves, torn in tiny pieces 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, thinly chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 28-ounce can diced plum tomatoes Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Pinch of sugar 4 whole fresh basil leaves Sliced baguettes and/or water crackers...

Ingredients 6 oz goat cheese 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped fine 2 1/2 tsp fresh Italian flat parsley, chopped fine** coarse salt to taste black pepper to taste **may substitute for a combination of lavender flowers, garlic flowers, or basil flowers Preparation blend all ingredients together until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use

Ingredients 12 ounces mixed dried fruit (such as prunes, pears, peaches, and apples), cut into thirds 4 medium carrots (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 3/4-by-3-inch sticks 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 8 ounces each), peeled and cut into 8 wedges each 1/2 cup orange or apricot marmalade 1/3 cup light-brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup honey 3 cinnamon sticks 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Juice of one lemon...

Ingredients 1/4 cup margarine or butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 2/3 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (10 1/2-oz.) can condensed chicken broth 1 cup water 3 drops hot pepper sauce 2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 1 cup sour cream 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Southern Homestyle Southern Recipe Biscuits (8 Count) Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Paprika, if desired...

Ingredients 1 (8-oz.) container plain yogurt 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint 1/2 teaspoon dried Greek seasoning 1 small cucumber 1 Italian plum tomato 1/4 cup purchased hummus 2 (6-inch) pita (pocket) breads, halved 6 oz. refrigerated grilled chicken breast strips (from 9-oz. pkg.) Preparation In medium bowl, combine yogurt, mint and Greek seasoning; blend well. Set aside. Cut cucumber in half crosswise; cut each half into 4 lengthwise slices. Cut tomato into 8 lengthwise slices....

Ingredients Fish Fillet Cornmeal Lettuce Cilantro Tomatoes Mayo Lime Chili Powder Minced Garlic Preparation Dredge a fish fillet in cornmeal and then pan-fry it until it’s crisp. Serve on a crusty roll with shredded cabbage or lettuce, chopped cilantro, and sliced tomatoes. Thin some mayo with lime juice, add chili powder and minced garlic, and slather the dressing on the bun before serving.

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice 3 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon five-spice powder (or cinnamon) (adjust to taste) 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Preparation Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan, add rice, stir until boil returns, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 mins. When rice is done add milk, stir well, add dry ingredients and stir well again. Simmer 15-20 mins or until mixture has thickened somewhat, stirring very frequently....

Ingredients 8 oz. orzo 10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained ¼ large red onion, chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 4 oz. sliced kalamata olives (I used black olives) 1 tbsp. butter Salt and pepper, to taste 2-3 oz. crumbled feta cheese 6 white fish fillets, about 6-8 oz. each (such as halibut, cod, or tilapia) For the compound butter: 6 tbsp. butter, softened 2 cloves garlic, minced...

Ingredients 1 peça de fraldinha 1 dente de alho ½ cebola picada 40ml de óleo 1 folha de louro 150ml de caldo escuro (receita no fichário) 100ml de cerveja preta 6 batatas cortadas em quatro 4 cenouras cortada em rodelas de 2cm Sal e pimenta do reino a gosto Preparation Tempere a fraldinha com sal e pimenta. Em uma panela de pressão aqueça o óleo e doure a fraldinha (se necessário corte a fraldinha ao meio, dependendo do tamanho da panela) de todos os lados (deixe ficar bem dourada)....

Ingredients 1 sprig lemon balm 4 sprigs fresh mint 1 sweet geranium leaf (optional) 1 sprig rosemary, thyme, or lavender Preparation Bring 4 cups water to a boil. Place herbs in a warmed teapot; cover with the boiling water. Let steep 5 minutes, then strain liquid into serving cups.

Ingredients 2 ounces prosciutto slices, cut into half inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 whole garlic gloves, smashed and left in their skins 2 pounds brussel sprouts, outer leaves trimmed and larger sprouts cut in half salt and pepper to taste 1 pound prepared potato gnocchetti or gnocchi 1/2 to 3/4 cup water (or pasta water) 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted if you feel like it fresh herbs such as chopped parsley, thyme, or chives (optional)...