1 1/2 c. flour1 c. sugar1/3 c. baking cocoa1 t. baking soda1/2 t. salt2 eggs1/2 c. cold brewed coffee1/2 c. vegetable oil3 t. cider vinegar3 t. vanilla extract Mocha Frosting3 T. semi-sweet chocolate chips2 T. milk chocolate chips1/3 c. butter, softened2 c. powdered sugar1-2 T/ brewed coffee1/2 c. chocolate sprinkles In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, … [Read more...] about Special Mocha Cupcakes
Raspberry Iced Tea
2 qts. cold water4 Louisianne family-sized tea bags1 can frozen raspberry juice (undiluted)1 c. sugar10 fresh peppermint leaves2 lemons, sliced Bring water to a boil in a medium sauce pan. When just boiling, add tea bags and turn off burner (but do not remove pan from burner). Let steep for 5 minutes. In a large 3 qt. pitcher, pour sugar and spoon frozen raspberry juice … [Read more...] about Raspberry Iced Tea
Toasted Ravioli with Marinara Sauce
2 large eggs1/2 cup canned evaporated milk1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs4 cups vegetable oil for frying24 fresh bite-size ravioli, thawed if frozen1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan1/4 cup of olive oil4 cloves of garlic sliced in half1 35oz can of imported Italian tomatoes3 basil leaves, washed, patted dry and choppedsalt & pepper to taste In a small bowl, whisk together … [Read more...] about Toasted Ravioli with Marinara Sauce
Minestrone with Italian Sausage
1 lb. bulk Italian sausage1 large onion, chopped2 large carrots, chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium leek (white portion only), chopped2 garlic cloves, minced (remember a pod hold several cloves–I got the words mixed up once.)1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch pieces1/4 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces6 c. beef broth2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) diced … [Read more...] about Minestrone with Italian Sausage
Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad
2 bags Romain Lettuce1 apple chopped (I dipped the apples and pears in lemon juice to reduce the browning)1 pear chopped1 c shredded Swiss cheese1/4 c cranberries1 c pine nuts ( I used roasted/salted sunflower seeds on Sunday) Dressing:1/3 c apple cider vinegar2 tbs lemon juice,2/3 c vegetable oil1/2 c sugar2 tbsp onion1/2 tsp salt3 tsp poppy seeds Combine the lettuce, … [Read more...] about Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad
Tenderloin of Beef Stuffed with Mushrooms
3 1/2 lbs. beef tenderloin with fat trimmedsalt and pepper to taste2 T. vegetable oil3 c. beef stock1 bunch watercress8-10 large button mushrooms plus 1 lb. mushrooms2 T. butterjuice of 1/2 lemon1 c. water1 T. arrowroot1/2 c. Madeira wine2 shallots4 oz. sliced bacon3 garlic cloves1 medium bunch parsley Heat oven to 450 degrees. Tie one piece of string lengthwise around the … [Read more...] about Tenderloin of Beef Stuffed with Mushrooms
Lettuce Wraps
4 T canola oil4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thawed and sliced in strips1 t. salt1/4 t. pepper1 c. water chestnuts, chopped1 c. mushrooms, sliced finely1 medium vidalia onion, chopped finely1 t. minced garlic8 large pieces lettuce, your favorite kind1/2 c. sugar1 c. water plus 4 t. separated8 T. soy sauce, separated4 T. brown sugar4 T rice vinegar plus 1 t., separated4 … [Read more...] about Lettuce Wraps
Veal Scaloppine with Prosciutto and Sage
4 boneless veal scaloppine (1 lb.)4 thin slices prosciutto (2 1/2 oz.)14 fresh sage leaves1/4 c. butter1/3 c. white winesalt and pepper to taste Using parchment paper, pound veal to a thickness of about 1/8″ with a rolling pin. Peel the parchment away and slice each veal into 3 pieces. Cut each slice of prosciutto into three pieces. Lay a sage leaf on each piece of veal and … [Read more...] about Veal Scaloppine with Prosciutto and Sage
Banana Berry Smoothie
2 c. plain nonfat yogurt1 medium ripe banana, peeled and sliced1/2 c. splenda (sweetener or sugar)3 T. lemon juice2 c. frozen, unsweetened whole strawberries1 c. frozen raspberries Combine yogurt, banana, splenda and lemon juice in blender. Blend and then add frozen berries. Blend until smooth. Make 4 servings. Groceries … [Read more...] about Banana Berry Smoothie
Blueberry Buckle
1/2 c. flour plus 1 1/2 c. separated1/2 c. light brown sugar2 T. sugar plus 2/3 c. separated1/4 t. cinnamon1/8 t. salt plus 1/2 t. separated4 T. unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces plus 10 T. separated1 1/2 t. baking powder1/2 t. lemon zest1 1/2 t. vanilla2 eggs1 pt. fresh blueberries (frozen are too moist, do not use frozen) Streusel topping: In a food processor, combine 1/2 … [Read more...] about Blueberry Buckle