May 17th, 2008 by alice
Tags: Blackberry, Cream
INGREDIENTS
- 2ouncesblackberry brandy
- 1ouncebutterscotch schnapps
- 1tablespoonhalf-and-half
- 2ouncesice
DIRECTIONS
- Chill two small (juice) glasses.
- Place ice in a drink shaker.
- Pour in liquors and shake 30 seconds.
- strain into 2 chilled glasses.
- Carefully pour half-and-half over the back of a spoon to float on top.
- Enjoy.
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May 9th, 2008 by alice
Tags: Chive, Cream, Rolls, Sour
INGREDIENTS
- 1cupsour cream(I use low fat)
- 1teaspoonsalt
- 1/2cupwhite sugar
- 1/2cupbutter
- 2 (2 1/2 ounce)packagesactive dry yeast
- 2eggs
- 4cupsall-purpose flour
- 1/3cup finely choppedfresh chives
- 1/2cupwarm water(110F)
- 1egg
- 2tablespoonsmilk
DIRECTIONS
- In a saucepan heat sour cream until very hot.
- Add salt, sugar, and butter.
- Stir till butter is melted.
- Cool until lukewarm.
- In a large bowl dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Mix in sour cream mixture, eggs, flour andchives.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Divide dough into 4 parts.
- Knead and roll each part into circle.
- Cut into 8 pieces.
- Roll up from flat end to point. (crescent roll style).
- Place on greased baking sheet.
- Brush with egg beaten with 2 tbsp milk.
- Allow to rise until double in size.
- Bake at 375F 15 minute.
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May 4th, 2008 by alice
Tags: Cream, Whipped
INGREDIENTS
- 1cupheavy cream
- 1teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1tablespoonconfectioners’ sugar
DIRECTIONS
- Start with bowl and beaters cold!
- In a large bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks are just about to form.
- Beat in vanilla and sugar until stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat!
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April 24th, 2008 by alice
Tags: Caramelizedion, Cheese, Cream, Pizza, Sauce
INGREDIENTS
- 4yellow onions, sliced very thin
- 3tablespoonsbutter
- 2tablespoonsolive oil
- 2teaspoonssugar
- 1/4teaspoonsalt
- 1/4teaspoonblack pepper
- 8ouncescream cheese
- 1prepared pizza crust
- 1/4cupolive oil
- gorgonzola (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- Melt the butter and 2 tablespoons of Olive oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan.
- Add the onions, salt, and pepper and cook for 5 minutes or until they soften a little.
- Add the sugar and stir every few minutes for 20 minutes.
- Turn off burner and prepare the crust.
- In a large bowl mix the cream cheese and 1/4 cup of olive oil.
- Spread on top of pizza ctust and top with the onions.
- Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese if you wish.
- Bake 15-20 minutes or until desired results.
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April 23rd, 2008 by alice
Tags: Cream, Dream, Puffs
INGREDIENTS
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2cupwater
- 2tablespoonsbutteror margarine
- 1/2cupall-purpose flour
- 2eggs
- 1 (3 1/2 ounce)packageinstant chocolate pudding mix(4 serving size)
- 2cupsnonfat milk
- 1/8teaspoonpeppermint extract
- siftedpowdered sugar
- fresh strawberries (optional)
DIRECTIONS
- Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine water and butter, bring to boiling.
- Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously until mixture forms a ball.
- Remove from heat.
- Cool for 10 minutes.
- Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition.
- Drop mixture in 8 mounds, 3 inches apart, on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in a 400 degree F oven about 30 minutes or until golden.
- Transfer cream puffs to a wire rack; cool.
- Cut tops from cream puffs; remove soft dough from inside.
- Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, for filling, prepare pudding mix according to package directions using the nonfat milk.
- Stir in peppermint extract.
- Cover with plastic wrap. Chill.
- To serve, spoon about 1/4 cup of the filling into the bottom half of each cream puff.
- Replace tops.
- Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.
- If desired, garnish with fresh strawberries.
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