1 – 16 oz. carton sour cream1/3 c. sugar, plus 1 T. and 1/2 c. sugar, divided1/4 c. butter, plus 1/3 c. softened, divided1 t. salt2 pkgs. dry active yeast1/2 c. warm water (105-115 degrees)2 large eggs6 – 6 1/2 c. flour, divided1 1/2 t. cinnamonColored Frostings:3 c. sifted powdered sugar3 T. butter3-5 T. milk1/4 t. vanilla extract1 or two drops each of green, yellow, red and … [Read more...] about King Cake
Petits Fours
1 c. shortening2 c. sugar3 c. all purpose flour2 t. baking powder3/4 t. salt1 c. ice water1 1/2 t. clear imitation butter flavor1 t. vanilla extract3/4 t. almond extract4 egg whites1/2 t. cream of tarter10 c. sifted powdered sugar1 c. water3 T. light corn syrupCreamy Decorator Frosting:2 c. sifted powdered sugar1/4 c. plus 2 T. shortening2 T. milk1/2 t. vanilla OR almond … [Read more...] about Petits Fours
Egg Rolls
1/2 lb. lean boneless pork2 T. peanut or sesame oil plus 2 c., divided1 – 8 oz. pkg. mushrooms, chopped1 c. chopped bean sprouts1/2 c. finely chopped water chestnuts2 green onions, finely chopped4 c. finely shredded cabbage2 T. soy sauce1 T plus 1 t. cornstarch1 – 16 oz. pkg. egg roll wrappers Process food in a food processor until finely chopped. Cook pork in 2 T. peanut … [Read more...] about Egg Rolls
Bread Machine Pizza Dough
1 t. sugar2 t. salt1/4 c. plus 1 T. cornmeal3 T. wheat flour3 c. white flour1 1/4 c. warm water (105 degrees)2 T. olive oil1 T. yeast Pour water into bread maker. Then add olive oil, flours, cornmeal, sugar and salt. Poke a hole in the dry mixture with your finger and add yeast there. Set bread machine to dough cycle. When complete, flour a surface and shape crust for … [Read more...] about Bread Machine Pizza Dough
Calzone
2 T. cornmeal1 lb. sweet or hot Italian sausage links, crumbled and cooked2 c. your favorite marinara sauce 1/4 t. hot crushed red pepper flakes1/2 t. crushed fennel (opt.)2 c. grated mozzarella1/4 c. grated Parmesan1 Recipe for Pizza Dough (Bread Machine or Traditional) Make pizza dough according to directions. Also make marinara sauce according to directions. Divide pizza … [Read more...] about Calzone
Salmon Bake with Pecan Crunch Coating
4 salmon fillets (about 1 1/2 inches thick)1/4 t. salt1/8 t. pepper2 T. Dijon mustard2 T. butter, melted1 1/2 T. honey1/4 c. soft breadcrumbs1/4 c. finely chopped pecans1 T. fresh parsley1 lemon, sliced (opt.: for garnish) Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. Place skin-side down in a lightly greased 11X7X1 1/2 ” baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine mustard, butter, … [Read more...] about Salmon Bake with Pecan Crunch Coating
Irish Spaghetti
1 medium onion, chopped2 T. canola oil1 lb. ground chuck1 t. salt1 t. chili powder1/2 t. chipotle Tabasco sauce1/4 t. pepper1/8 t. cayenne pepper1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can tomato soup1 – 8oz. pkg. thin spaghetti noodles2 T. butter1 c. mozzarella1 c. Parmesan cheese In a frying pan on medium high heat, heat oil and sauté onions. Add meat, cooking until meat is … [Read more...] about Irish Spaghetti
Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cakes
8 T. – 1 stick butter, melted, plus 8 more tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted, plus additional butter, for greasing pan1 (18.25-oz.) pkg. chocolate cake mix1 egg, plus 2 eggs1 – 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened3 to 4 T. cocoa powder1 – 16 oz. box powdered sugar1 t. vanilla extract1 c. chopped nuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13 by 9-inch baking … [Read more...] about Double Chocolate Gooey Butter Cakes
Sweet Spinach Salad
3 T. orange juice concentrate2 T. sugar2 T. cider vinegar1 T. finely chopped green onion1/4 t. salt1/2 c. canola oil1 1/2 t. poppy seeds1 pkg. fresh baby spinach2 cans (16 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained2/3 c. honey roasted Almond Accents In a blender, combine the orange juice, sugar, vinegar, onion and salt. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in … [Read more...] about Sweet Spinach Salad
Chicken Monterrey
1 c. water1 c. instant rice5 chicken breasts, thawed2 cans black beans2 c. your favorite salsa1 1/2 c. Monterrey jack cheese, shredded Layer water, rice, chicken, black beans and salsa. Cook in 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Top with shredded cheese and cook 15 minutes longer. We like to serve this with Corn Dip and tortilla chips! Grocery List … [Read more...] about Chicken Monterrey