Posted by ehme on December 15th, 2007 in baking, cookies, Holiday Food
Cookies: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 5 1/2 ounces) 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup (2 ounces) block-style 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Glaze: 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Preheat oven to 375°.To prepare cookies, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, cornstarch, and salt in [...]
Posted by ehme on December 15th, 2007 in Holiday Food, Potatoes, side dish
2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup grated fresh onion 1 pound shredded peeled baking potato 1/2 pound shredded peeled sweet potato 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces) 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 garlic clove, minced 1 large egg, lightly beaten Cooking spray [...]
Posted by ehme on December 15th, 2007 in Holiday Food, side dish, vegetables
4 slices (6 ounces) hickory-smoked bacon, diced (uncooked) 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/4 cup cider vinegar Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon; sauté [...]
Posted by ehme on December 15th, 2007 in Holiday Food
3 whole cloves 2 (1 x 4-inch) strips orange rind 2 whole allspice 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick 1 (1/2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger 12 cups apple cider 1/2 cup apple jelly 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Place the first 5 ingredients on a 5-inch-square double layer of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely.Place cheesecloth [...]
Posted by ehme on December 15th, 2007 in baking, cookies, Holiday Food
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 11 1/4 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar 10 tablespoon butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large egg whites Cooking spray 1/2 cup red and green sugar sprinkles Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking [...]
Posted by ehme on December 3rd, 2007 in baking, cookies, Holiday Food
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening 1 cup sugar 2 vanilla beans 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter, shortening, and 3/4 cup sugar until light and [...]
Posted by ehme on December 3rd, 2007 in baking, cookies, Holiday Food
5 ounces bittersweet (60 to 70 percent) chocolate, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 1/3 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash of black pepper Dash of ground red pepper 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cooking spray [...]
Posted by ehme on December 3rd, 2007 in baking, cookies, Holiday Food
1 1/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (about 6 2/3 ounces) 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces 1/3 cup ice water 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups and measuring spoons; level with [...]
Posted by ehme on December 3rd, 2007 in baking, cookies, Holiday Food
1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 4 squares BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted 1 (6 ounce) package BAKER’S Premium White Baking Chocolate 12 hard peppermint candies, crushed Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat cream [...]
Posted by ehme on November 28th, 2007 in Casseroles, Chicken, comfort food, family recipes, funeral food, Holiday Food, party food, Potluck, Quick
1 cup sour cream 1 cup light cream 1 cup chopped onions 1 ca-4 oz-green chiles chopped 1 tsp salt 1 2lb pkg. frozen loose pack hash browns 2 1/2 c. cubed cooked chicken 2 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese-divided In large bowl combine sour cream, light cream, onion, chiles, salt and pepper if desired. [...]