2 c. flour2 t. baking soda1/2 t. salt2 t. cinnamon3 large eggs2 c. sugar3/4 c. vegetable oil3/4 c. buttermilk2 t. vanilla extract plus 2 t. for the frosting2 c. grated carrot1 – 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained1 – 3 1/2 oz. can flaked coconut1 c. chopped pecans2 – 8 oz. bar cream cheese2 c. butter, softened32 oz. powdered sugar Grease and flour 3 nine inch round cake … [Read more...] about Carrot Cake Supreme
Special Occasion
Minted Leg of Lamb
1 t. salt1 1/2 t. dried mint1/2 t. red pepper1 – 9 lb. (bone in) leg of lamb2 medium onions, chopped3 c. dry white wine1/2 c. olive oil1/2 c. Dijon mustard4 cloves garlic, chopped2 T. Worcestershire sauce Combine salt, mint and red pepper in a small bowl. Rub into lamb. Place onion in the center of a lightly greased roasting pan; place lamb on top of onion. Combine wine, … [Read more...] about Minted Leg of Lamb
Baklava
2 c. sugar plus 2 t. sugar separated1 1/2 c. waterjuice of 1/2 lemon2 T. honey1 c. ground walnuts4 t. cinnamon sugar (1 t. cinnamon plus 3 t. sugar)1 – 16 oz. pkg. phyllo dough1 c. unsalted butter, melted Combine 2 c. sugar, 1 1/2 c. water, juice of 1/2 lemon and 2 T. honey in a medium saucepan on medium high heat. Boil for 10 minutes. Pour into glass measuring container and … [Read more...] about Baklava
Fruit Crumble
2 pears2 apples1 pint blueberries2 peaches1 pint strawberries2 T. lemon juice2/3 c. sugar1 c. flour1/2 c. butter, melted1/2 c. brown sugar Slice fruit and place in bottom of 9X11 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle lemon juice and 2/3 c. sugar over the fruit. Blend together flour, butter and brown sugar. Mix until crumbly and pour over fruit. Bake a 350 degrees for 40 … [Read more...] about Fruit Crumble
Mississippi Mud Cake
2 sticks butter plus 1/2 stick butter separated1/2 c. cocoa plus 1/2 c. cocoa separated2 c. sugar4 eggs, beaten1 1/2 c. flour1/8 t. salt1 1/2 c. pecans, chopped1 t. vanilla1 c. small marshmallows1 lb. powdered sugar Frosting: Beat together in mixer 1 lb. powdered sugar, 1/2 c. cocoa and 1/2 stick butter. Melt butter and add cocoa. Remove from heat and add sugar and eggs. … [Read more...] about Mississippi Mud Cake
Better than Sex Cake
1 box butter cake mix4 eggs1/4 c. oil1/4 c. water6 oz. chocolate chips1 small box instant vanilla pudding1 – 8 oz. carton sour cream3/4 c. chopped pecans Mix all together in mixer. Pour into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Frost as desired. From Mary Ann. Grocery List … [Read more...] about Better than Sex Cake
Wonton Soup
6 chicken breasts9 c. water1 onion chopped4 stalks celery, chopped1 red bell pepper, chopped2 t. salt1 t. garlic pepper2 garlic cloves, minced1 t. basil1/8 t. black pepper8 sliced bacon, cooked1 small carton mushrooms, sliced1 pint baby spinach leaves4 green onions, sliced2 T. butter1 package wonton wrappers8 T. soy sauce Boil chicken in water with onion, celery, red bell … [Read more...] about Wonton Soup
Spiced Carrots Polynesian
2 T. butter1/2 c. pineapple juice1 T. brown sugar1/2 t. ground nutmeg1/4 t. salt1/8 t. white pepper4 c. sliced carrots1 medium onion, sliced in rings2 T. fresh parsley Melt butter in stock pot over medium heat. Add juice, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, pepper, onions and carrots. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. When boiling, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for … [Read more...] about Spiced Carrots Polynesian
Shrimp Fondue
2 cans cream of shrimp6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese1/2 c. milk2 cans shrimp1/4 t. chipotle Tobasco sauce1/2 c. white wine In medium saucepan over medium low heat, blend together soup, shrimp, milk, Tobasco and white wine until heated through (about 8 minutes). Turn heat down to low and slowly stir in cheddar, stirring constantly until melted. May want to transfer to warm fondue … [Read more...] about Shrimp Fondue
Stromboli
1 pkg. frozen loaf bread dough with three loaves3 T. flour1 1/2 lb. ground chuck, cooked completely1 small pkg. pepperoni1 pkg. sliced roast beef (in the lunch meat dept.)1 pkg. sliced turkey1 pkg. sliced ham1 pkg. Genoa salami (optional)9 slices cheddar cheese (we like sharp)9 slices provolone cheese9 slices Colby cheese1 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese Let frozen loaves rise … [Read more...] about Stromboli