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Since I’m always bringing treats to people, those people occasionally ask if they can hire me to make treats. Not really wishing to create a business of making and selling food, I typically decline- however, a very sweet, young teacher at my son’s school was getting married last weekend and asked if I would do the cupcakes for her wedding. (In case you’re not in on the latest, apparently cupcakes are a hip alternative to a fancy wedding cake nowadays)....

Time 2h50m Yield 4-6 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 8 Steps: Mix together the milk and lemon juice then place the pork in a deep casserole pour over the milk mixture. Cover with a lid and leave overnight in a cool place. Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, Gas Mark 4. Lift the pork out of the milk mixture (reserving the milk), pat it dry with paper towels and seas with salt and pepper....

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings Number Of Ingredients 17 Steps: For crust: Combine flour and sugar in processor. Add butter and cut in, using on/off turns, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add 2 tablespoons cream and vanilla extract. Using on/off turns, blend until moist clumps form, adding more cream by tablespoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough together. Press dough over bottom and up sides of 11-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom....

Time 2h45m Yield 8 servings. Number Of Ingredients 13 Steps: In a Dutch oven, combine the beef, potatoes, onions, celery and carrots; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the tomato juice, sherry or water, tapioca, sugar, salt, basil and pepper. Let stand for 15 minutes. , Pour over beef mixture. Cover and bake at 325° for 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until meat is almost tender. , Add the beans; cook 30 minutes longer or until beans and meat are tender....

Time 1h Yield 9 servings/3 cups sauce Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps: For the pesto: Combine half pesto ingredients in a blender or food processor, and process until evenly combined, about 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients and process until evenly blended, about 1 more minute. Taste and adjust seasoning, as desired. For the lasagna: Heat oven to 375 degrees F and arrange rack in upper third. Meanwhile, alternatively layer a scant 1/4 cup pesto and 1 sheet of fresh lasagna noodles in an 8 by 8-inch baking dish, trimming noodles, as needed, to fit....

Time 30m Yield 16 Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until evenly browned, stirring to crumble. Drain fat, and set aside. Process the luncheon meat, cheese and onion in a food processor or run through a grinder until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the browned beef, tomato soup, tomato paste, garlic salt, and oregano until well blended....

Time 25m Yield 4 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 13 Steps: Stir fry veggies in the oil in a pre heated wok till tender crisp (about 5-10 min). Add broth cook till heated through. Combine soy sauce and cornstarch and add to vegetable mixture. Cook and stir till thick and bubbly. Serve over rice or crispy noodles and sprinkle with pork. Time 36m Yield 4 servings Number Of Ingredients 17 Steps:...

Time 3h5m Yield 1 Number Of Ingredients 8 Steps: Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches. Stir together all ingredients just until moistenend. Pour into pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan and place top side up on wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours, before slicing. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days, or refrigerate up to 10 days....

Time 55m Yield 42 Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Mix in the quick oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets....

Time 20m Yield 8 cups. Number Of Ingredients 13 Steps: In a large saucepan, bring the first 11 ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sugar is dissolved, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Place grapes in a large bowl; add pickling liquid. Refrigerate, covered, at least 12 hours before serving. Time P1DT40m Yield 10 Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps: Remove stems and discard any grapes that aren’t firm and unblemished....

Time 28m Yield 4 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 8 Steps: In a small bowl whisk together the syrup through cornstarch solution until smooth. Place the fillets skin-side-down in a shallow baking pan. Pour the syrup mixture over the salmon. Bake about 15-18 minutes at 450°F until the fish flakes easily; baste with glaze halfway through cooking. Sprinkle with scallion and almonds before serving. Time 1h Yield 4 Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:...

Time 1h5m Yield 16 squares Number Of Ingredients 13 Steps: Stir together flour, sugar, and baking powder. Cut in butter till pieces resemble small peas. Combine eggs, sour cream, and vanilla; add to flour mixture. Stir till well mixed. Spread half of the batter into greased 9 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Spread Apple Filling over layer in pan. Carefully spoon remaining batter atop....

For Wontons: ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, finely chopped ½ lb ground pork , or ground chicken 1 tbsp shaoxing wine , or dried sherry 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil ½ tbsp cornstarch 2 tsp garlic , (3 cloves) grated 2 tsp ginger, grated 3 green onions, finely chopped ¼ tsp sugar ¼ tsp black pepper 36 square wonton wrappers For Noodle Soup: 4 slices large ginger...

Takis rolled tortilla chips have the perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors. They come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes to suit every mood or desire. And Takis are a favorite of children and adults alike. There are so many flavors to choose from that it might be difficult to settle on one. In this article, we’ll talk about the most popular Takis flavors on the market today....

These are the kind of cinnamon rolls that are perfect for to make on Halloween weekend or Thanksgiving morning. They have been my favorite cinnamon rolls for many years now. You’ll want to make them more than once! This recipe comes from a wonderful, older cookbook full of Amish-style recipes: Cooking from Quilt Country : Hearty Recipes from Amish and Mennonite Kitchens. How to make Amish Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls: Prep the dough with a small amount of mixing of the dough ingredients, and then put the ball of dough in a bowl– cover and let rise for an hour....

Number Of Ingredients 4 Steps: PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Butter 12 muffin cups or coat with nonstick cooking spray STIR together in a mixing bowl whole-wheat and white flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add apples and cheese and toss to combine. WHISK eggs lightly in another bowl. Whisk in milk and butter. Make well in center of dry ingredients; add milk mixture and gently stir in dry ingredients from side until just combined....

Time 1h50m Yield 8 Number Of Ingredients 17 Steps: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, chicken thighs, and drumsticks; cook and stir until starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Add ham, smoked sausages, and fresh sausages. Cook and stir until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Stir rice, tomatoes, red bell pepper, spring onions, salt, and parsley into the saucepan. Pour in water and add chicken bouillon cubes....

Time 45m Yield 2 dozen. Number Of Ingredients 16 Steps: Preheat oven to 350°. Without separating rolls, cut each package of rolls horizontally in half; arrange bottom halves in 2 greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Sprinkle each pan of rolls with 1 cup cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes., In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking beef into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain....

If you’re not familiar with blood oranges, you must give them a try. They’re most often in season in the winter months. If you close your eyes and take a bite of a blood orange, you’ll absorb a mouthful of sweet-tart orange juice. Open your eyes, and you can admire its scarlet hue and pink juices, which makes it a natural beauty to include in recipes like this blood orange spinach salad....

Time 3h10m Yield 1 loaf (2 pounds). Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps: In bread machine pan, place first 4 ingredients in order given. In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients and heat just until warm (do not boil). Pour into bread pan. Select white bread setting. Bake according to bread machine directions. Time 3h10m Yield 1 loaf (about 1-1/2 pounds, 16 slices). Number Of Ingredients 12 Steps: In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer....