1 (14 ounce bag) caramels
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 two-layer german chocolate cake mix with pudding
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups pecans or walnuts
1 (6 ounce) bag chocolate pieces
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt caramels with 1/3 cup evaporated milk over low heat, stirring until smooth. Combine remaining 1/3 cup evaporated milk, cake mix and margarine. [...]
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Chocolate Caramel Nut Bars
Posted in Food, tagged caramel, chocolate, desserts, Food, nuts, recipes on April 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Marshmallow Fudge
Posted in Food, tagged chocolate, desserts, Food, marshmallow creme, nuts, recipes on April 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Makes: 5 pounds
4 cups sugar
1/4 cup margarine
1 2/3 cups evaporated milk
12 ounces chocolate pieces
1 pint marshmallow creme
1 cup nuts
Combine sugar, margarine and evaporated milk in saucepan. Boil until a soft ball forms when dropped into cold water (approximately 15 minutes). Add chocolate pieces and marshmallow creme. Beat with mixer until chocolate [...]
Texas Chili (from Williams-Sonoma)
Posted in Food, tagged beef, chili, Food, onions, recipes on April 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Serves: 6
1/3 cup suet OR 1/2 cup olive oil
3 pounds boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into 1″ cubes
1/2 cup masa harina
1 large yellow onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more, to taste
1 teaspoon finely ground 5-pepper blend
2 cups [...]
Cheddar Biscuits (from Williams-Sonoma)
Posted in Food, tagged biscuits, buttermilk, cheese, Food, recipes on April 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Makes: 6 biscuits
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/4″ dice
3/4 cup cold buttermilk
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk in [...]
Crabmeat Dip
Posted in Food, tagged crabmeat, Food, half and half, onions, recipes, seafood on April 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
1 pound fresh crabmeat (picked over beforehand)
1/2 pound imported Swiss cheese
1 pint half and half
1 1/2 bunches spring onions, tops and bottoms
Cooking sherry (optional)
Red cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt, to taste
1 stick butter
2 tablespoons gravy flour
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Chop onions and parsley, saute in butter. Add flour, then add grated cheese and half and half. [...]
Creamy White Frosting (from Crisco)
Posted in Food, tagged Food, icing, recipes, vanilla on April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
3 cups confectioners sugar, sifted
2/3 cup shortening
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Combine all ingredients, beat on low speed until smooth.
Caramel Lover’s Fudge Cake (from Crisco)
Posted in Food, tagged buttermilk pecans, cake, chocolate, desserts, eggs, Food, recipes on April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
1 (14 ounce) package caramels
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/4 cups shortening, divided
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In heavy saucepan, combine caramels, sweetened [...]
Simply Sensational Cheesecake (from Crisco)
Posted in Food, tagged cheesecake, cream cheese, desserts, eggs, Food, graham crackers, recipes, sour cream on April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
1 1/4 graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream, at room temperature
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, chilled
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine crumbs, sugar and shortening. Press firmly on [...]
Chocolate Mousse Celebration Cake (from Crisco)
Posted in Food, tagged cake, chocolate, desserts, Food, mousse, recipes, whipping cream on April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (4 serving size) chocolate flavor pudding mix (not instant)
1 cup water
3 eggs, plus 1 egg yolk
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup milk
1 cup (1/2 pint) whipping cream, stiffly whipped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. [...]
Good Morning Coffee Cake (from Crisco)
Posted in Food, tagged apples, cake, cream cheese, desserts, Food, peaches, recipes on April 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches, well drained and chopped OR 1 (21 ounce) can apple [...]
