tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74683329246813627272024-03-05T06:18:57.937-08:00Gentle Men Eat...A diary of what you can find on our table. Only the good stuff.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-19725972766158972812012-02-18T05:18:00.000-08:002012-02-18T05:19:32.715-08:00Chocolate & Peanut Butter Banana BreadMakes a 9x5 Loaf<br />
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Filling<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">2/3 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">1/3 cup cocoa powder</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">2/3 cup milk</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">1 tsp vanilla</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">1/2 cup peanut butter</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">For the filling, mix sugar and cocoa in a small saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Cook until boiling. <br />
Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Set aside.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Streusel</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">1/2 c brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">1/2 c flour</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">1/4 c butter</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">1/4 c peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Mix sugar and flour. Cut in butter and peanut butter. Set aside.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">Banana Batter</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">1 c sugar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">1/4 c butter</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">3/4 tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">1 tsp kosher salt</span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">2 eggs</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">1 tsp vanilla</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">3 medium bananas</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">2 c flour</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">Cream sugar with butter, soda, and salt, using a mixer. Beat in eggs and vanilla, adding one at a time. Mix in bananas. Stir in flour.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">2 or 3 bananas sliced thinly lengthwise</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 16px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">In a buttered 9"x5" pan, pour half of banana batter. Pour over half of chocolate filling. Top with other half of batter. Then top with remaining chocolate filling. Draw a knife through to swirl. Cover top with sliced bananas. Top with streusel. Bake at 350F for 75 minutes.</span></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"><br />
</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-16366594587397693182012-01-22T10:57:00.000-08:002012-01-22T11:02:26.447-08:00Cinnamon Raisin Bagels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjed14FmDtDbUky9rM5H4643FEf_jY_WLXyCRpW0Y_oTK-2YUS029yz3-Talen7CAo_A8he0vgr7j6SHvu8oTrQSknVwCfgY9ABGOdRpzhylOFvywteEav0UK8bel9B0Iq7uSSN1xu23k9J/s1600/2012jan13+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjed14FmDtDbUky9rM5H4643FEf_jY_WLXyCRpW0Y_oTK-2YUS029yz3-Talen7CAo_A8he0vgr7j6SHvu8oTrQSknVwCfgY9ABGOdRpzhylOFvywteEav0UK8bel9B0Iq7uSSN1xu23k9J/s640/2012jan13+002.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Makes 2 Dozen</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Make <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/09/bronx-worthy-bagels/">Smitten Kitchen Bagel Dough</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Before shaping, mix 1 T cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">with 1 c sugar. Cover 1 c raisins with water and microwave until boiling. Drain raisins. Add both of these things to dough and proceed with Smitten Kitchen recipe.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Before baking, add struessel topping:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3c3c3c; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Streusel Topping:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3c3c3c; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">2 T butter</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3c3c3c; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">6 T sugar</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3c3c3c; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">4 T brown sugar</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3c3c3c; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">6 T flour</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3c3c3c; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">4 T rolled oats</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #3c3c3c; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">2 tsp cinnamon</span> </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;"><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #3c3c3c; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Bake as directed.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-46313457534630140012011-10-31T04:42:00.000-07:002011-10-31T04:46:33.034-07:00Witch Fingers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJC1MMsbGvX0hbDPVnCnGhEaNq62GGGEACp-6-vx0bbK-fiuqq7HeKmYNJgqouu2RdpgWcu1sN1wpoFKwwmYeobq09gEgcW8mG37BJzepjQkmtVVTPbjLxvRvFO3qF0YeVmRONg3ge7ET/s1600/2011OCT31+015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNJC1MMsbGvX0hbDPVnCnGhEaNq62GGGEACp-6-vx0bbK-fiuqq7HeKmYNJgqouu2RdpgWcu1sN1wpoFKwwmYeobq09gEgcW8mG37BJzepjQkmtVVTPbjLxvRvFO3qF0YeVmRONg3ge7ET/s400/2011OCT31+015.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>A Halloween necessity at our house.<br />
<br />
Makes 3 to 4 Dozen<br />
<br />
pretzel dough<br />
green and yellow food coloring<br />
large pot of boiling water<br />
1/4 c honey<br />
1 egg beaten with 1 T water<br />
roasted pumpkin seeds<br />
rosemary<br />
salt<br />
<br />
Add food coloring to pretzel recipe. Let dough rise as directed. Roll pretzel dough into long ropes. Cut slightly longer than size of finger. Squish dough in the spots for knuckles, twice in the middle and again at one end. Add honey to boiling water. Drop fingers in boiling water. After fingers rise to the surface place on parchment lined cookie sheets. Cut slits in knuckles. Brush with egg wash. Add seeds for finger nailes and rosemary for hair. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 450F for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on finger size.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-36104504029036911862011-10-16T05:44:00.000-07:002011-10-16T05:44:42.910-07:00Pastry Pocket Dough<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKiAKPFkTC4YPkiQWVNE77pWxDpbgHZWG9-kUysop8BkMSbj6rF4nuuI-ldlwlVBjVtM05aYnekl8DmGi9qeb_7Vge3ep-T6oJsbTOHbpsL69_EF6cKAV3HqoSNmu3cDLLYhfH3NF60U6m/s1600/2011Oct14+017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKiAKPFkTC4YPkiQWVNE77pWxDpbgHZWG9-kUysop8BkMSbj6rF4nuuI-ldlwlVBjVtM05aYnekl8DmGi9qeb_7Vge3ep-T6oJsbTOHbpsL69_EF6cKAV3HqoSNmu3cDLLYhfH3NF60U6m/s400/2011Oct14+017.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The filling should be cooked ahead of time so that it isn't too runny.<br />
For these, I mixed apple slices with lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon and let sit close to an hour.<br />
I drained and reserved the juice. Sauteed the apples on the stove top. <br />
Added the juice, mixed with corn starch. Cooked until thick.<br />
Then, I stirred in a little apple sauce and vanilla.<br />
You could also make cherry pie filling or any other fruit filling.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Makes 12<br />
<br />
8 oz cream cheese<br />
16 oz unsalted butter<br />
1 tsp kosher salt<br />
3 c flour<br />
1 egg white<br />
1 T water<br />
<br />
Cream cheese and butter with salt in mixer using paddle attachment. Add flour and mix on low, just until combinded. Chill in fridge for 4 or more hours. Roll into a 8"x15" rectangle. Fold top and bottom of rectangle over, like a letter. Turn a quarter turn. Roll again to 8"x15", fold, and rotate. Do this 4 times, total. Chill again for at least an hour. Divide dough in half. Roll out and cut 6 6" circles from each half. Chill again for at least 30 minutes. Fill with prepared pie filling. Gather ends and tie with string. Freeze for at least 30 minutes. Mix egg white with water in a small bowl. Dip tops and bottoms of pastries in wash or brush on. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 40 minutes on parchment lined cookie sheets for 40 minutes. Tent tops with foil if browning too quickly.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-26632536461974694862011-08-06T05:11:00.000-07:002011-08-06T05:11:03.909-07:00Summer Vege Sandwich (Tian)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx7lKfpzo2_YL0xZbEiEfdHB84J1t80f4cVScjnhIafS8SkSwIenjo4obPT9cm99KyL8NZ9ZUjwTypbrspUmSP8Yt2N2LCLKnnZ_QsDqT_NPKKQmngC8UERxdnGQUHxBqK26IhEXMMYdc_/s1600/2011aug05+067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx7lKfpzo2_YL0xZbEiEfdHB84J1t80f4cVScjnhIafS8SkSwIenjo4obPT9cm99KyL8NZ9ZUjwTypbrspUmSP8Yt2N2LCLKnnZ_QsDqT_NPKKQmngC8UERxdnGQUHxBqK26IhEXMMYdc_/s400/2011aug05+067.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This is my favorite way to use garden zucchini and tomatoes.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRRbw9nYVlWf3EKGtRnkWJz0l9jbroexysCJKvyUJAKNlmb1_S51Nt6nr96Ciym_Boj_DmeWYrBXJH8AZxp2uD-fU1_RmweAR3NpUDcpu0WCT2H_B_HufbiJd9UNzlyeXNFhB6gHc7AX-m/s1600/2011aug05+068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRRbw9nYVlWf3EKGtRnkWJz0l9jbroexysCJKvyUJAKNlmb1_S51Nt6nr96Ciym_Boj_DmeWYrBXJH8AZxp2uD-fU1_RmweAR3NpUDcpu0WCT2H_B_HufbiJd9UNzlyeXNFhB6gHc7AX-m/s400/2011aug05+068.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">These are as good cold on the second day <br />
as they are straight out of the oven.</span></td></tr>
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Ingredients<br />
1 crusty loaf of bread<br />
olive oil<br />
caramelized onions<br />
roasted red peppers<br />
1 to 2 zucchini, sliced thin<br />
3 to 4 tomatoes, sliced thin<br />
sea salt<br />
cracked pepper<br />
thyme<br />
<br />
Slice bread open. Drizzle oil in a 9x13 pan or other of desired shape and size.<br />
Pack bread slices, cut side up, very close together so they are touching but not on top of each other. Drizzle bread tops with more oil. Top with caramelized onions. Lay roasted peppers on top of onions. (Or mix onions and peppers, if sliced, together and then top bread.) Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Layer zucchini and tomatoes on top, alternating, and being sure to keep a little of the outside of the bread slices showing. Drizzle with a little more olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, cracked pepper, and thyme. Cover with foil and bake at 350F for 1.5 hours. Uncover and bake another 10 minutes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-10539856207650890062011-07-31T11:48:00.000-07:002011-07-31T11:48:13.404-07:00Cinnamon Rolls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRg1N8pk3x3trjbgmH4VAvwqYa49aVsvWF7PHQsEbCwbQSddbAZID-L9Y_Ymumq8ekHCfBq9wlrlCB3uwsvvMOjBGvV497hCDALUpMLYb_KPAws6FjhyphenhyphenMvikS0qxURkLyXROYYk9pYC_SY/s1600/2011jul31+034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRg1N8pk3x3trjbgmH4VAvwqYa49aVsvWF7PHQsEbCwbQSddbAZID-L9Y_Ymumq8ekHCfBq9wlrlCB3uwsvvMOjBGvV497hCDALUpMLYb_KPAws6FjhyphenhyphenMvikS0qxURkLyXROYYk9pYC_SY/s400/2011jul31+034.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Makes 2 9x13 pans<br />
<br />
Dough<br />
4 1/1 tsp yeast<br />
2 1/4 c milk, warmed<br />
1 c 2 T sugar<br />
2 c mashed potatoes<br />
1/2 c butter<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
2 eggs<br />
2 tsp vanilla<br />
8 c a.p. flour<br />
<br />
Filling<br />
1/2 c butter, melted<br />
2 1/2 c sugar<br />
1/2 c brown sugar<br />
3 T cinnamon<br />
<br />
Icing<br />
8 oz cream cheese<br />
1/2 c butter<br />
1 tsp almond extact<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
4 c powdered sugar<br />
<br />
Warm milk to 110F. In a mixing bowl, whisk milk with yeast and 2 T sugar. Let sit until foamy. In a medium saucepan, warm 1 c sugar, potatoes, stick of butter, and salt just until butter melts. Making sure the potato mixture is under 125F, add to yeast mix. Add eggs and half of flour. Using a dough hook, mix until smooth. Add remaining flour and mix until a somewhat smooth dough is formed. Grease a large bowl, empty dough into bowl, turn to cover all sides with oil, cover with plastic wrap or towel and let rise 1 to 2 hours.<br />
Divide dough in half. On a floured surface shape dough into two large rectanges. Mix filling ingredients and spread evenly on top. Roll and cut, placing rolls in two buttered 9x13 glass pans.<br />
Let rise 45 minutes to an hour. Bake at 350F for 29 minutes. I like to check the center with a thermometer. The dough should be 190F when it is done. Immediately flip rolls onto a cookie sheet or serving dish. While rolls are baking mix the icing ingredients until smooth. Spread on rolls while they are still warm.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-84534242218731678182011-07-14T16:42:00.000-07:002011-07-14T16:47:16.290-07:00Nutella Cookies<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #516064; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br />
<div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Taken from <a href="http://sammyw.wordpress.com/2010/07/16/peanut-butter-and-nutella-cookies/">sammyw.wordpress.com</a></span></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Makes 2 dozen</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQc7Zhx4f-aWZYjbZMct8xE1qCEcBk4wE1iFz1gyhuo86ANZvGaoPHA93zJKKnnNgDaZCQ0jZsD-cLHrzW2Q08DNgaOPnMlk9rTnwtWJBgijaYS7uwPsqKeDHwUS2aC4JFWGJcXSqezq1/s1600/2011jul14+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLQc7Zhx4f-aWZYjbZMct8xE1qCEcBk4wE1iFz1gyhuo86ANZvGaoPHA93zJKKnnNgDaZCQ0jZsD-cLHrzW2Q08DNgaOPnMlk9rTnwtWJBgijaYS7uwPsqKeDHwUS2aC4JFWGJcXSqezq1/s400/2011jul14+002.JPG" width="400" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
</span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 stick unsalted butter</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">3/4 cup peanut butter</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup brown sugar</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 cup sugar</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">3/4 t baking soda</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 teaspoon kosher salt</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 egg</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/2 t vanilla extract</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1 3/4 cups flour</span></span></div><div style="line-height: 1.5em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1/4 cup Nutella</span></span></div></div><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Preheat oven to 350. Cream butter, peanut butter, sugars, salt, soda, egg, and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Stir in flour until dough is crumbly. Drizzle Nutella on top of the dough then swirl it through the dough with a butter knife. Chill dough 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Roll into balls by hand. Place on parchment lined cookie sheet. Using a fork, press down the balls to flatten slightly. Bake until edges are very lightly browned (about 7 to 10 minutes). Allow to rest 2 minutes on cookie sheet before transferring cookies to a cooling rack.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-48232173244712935372011-06-24T12:04:00.000-07:002011-06-24T12:04:03.840-07:00Snickerdoodle Bars<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDUkR1xAlMHXPhDrc7MNEzRXliAfcG3R61MB6ia6F2prf3txKEcouyKT_-8sDeVo_qw7xqaF-TwTVrAPf8AmJUGJSDo52xqrgmNIw3ndqzUqde6kpdgSwUE11vA_JVMgd01FupoZSWZlV/s1600/2011jun24+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDUkR1xAlMHXPhDrc7MNEzRXliAfcG3R61MB6ia6F2prf3txKEcouyKT_-8sDeVo_qw7xqaF-TwTVrAPf8AmJUGJSDo52xqrgmNIw3ndqzUqde6kpdgSwUE11vA_JVMgd01FupoZSWZlV/s400/2011jun24+002.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">These are really, really good. <br />
Much easier than rolling and baking the cookies too.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Adapted from <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/desserts/gooey-snickerdoodle-bars/">Tasty Kitchen</a><br />
<br />
Makes a 9x13 pan<br />
<br />
Dough<br />
1 c unsalted butter<br />
1 3/4 c sugar<br />
2 tsp cream of tartar<br />
1 tsp baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
3 eggs<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
2 1/2 c flour<br />
<br />
Filling<br />
1 1/2 T cinnamon<br />
2 T sugar<br />
<br />
Glaze<br />
1 1/4 c powdered sugar<br />
2 T milk<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
<br />
Cream butter with sugar and other ingredients through salt. Beat in eggs one at a time and vanilla. Stir in flour. Spread half of dough in a greased 9x13 pan. Mix sugar and cinnamon for filling and spread on top. Drop remaining dough by spoonfuls on top. Bake 30-35 minutes at 350F. Bang pan when you take out to get rid of air. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle on top.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-55110235572219079472011-06-13T04:40:00.000-07:002011-06-13T04:40:48.974-07:00Bagel Dogs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkbvb3WrhpC0wYQtyaYg4CEwN6TIrlTQw5aqcwimQFLPfFmC35MPtZVcpS5S992ebAdIF-n2Vgir6lkigaFmHHnBr3KjA4cqMqnHvTQ6umXZQxLXiT6YgpcIcJMZBH08dtMnOCIQvBl4U/s1600/2011JUN13+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTkbvb3WrhpC0wYQtyaYg4CEwN6TIrlTQw5aqcwimQFLPfFmC35MPtZVcpS5S992ebAdIF-n2Vgir6lkigaFmHHnBr3KjA4cqMqnHvTQ6umXZQxLXiT6YgpcIcJMZBH08dtMnOCIQvBl4U/s400/2011JUN13+011.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Makes 10<br />
<br />
Dough<br />
1 1/2 c warm water<br />
2 1/4 tsp yeast<br />
1/4 c sugar<br />
1 1/4 tsp salt<br />
1 T honey<br />
1 lg egg white<br />
3 T oil<br />
1 tsp malt powder (or brown sugar)<br />
3 c white whole wheat flour<br />
3 c a.p. flour<br />
<br />
Water Bath<br />
1/4 c honey<br />
<br />
Additional<br />
10 hot dogs<br />
5 slices American cheese, halved<br />
10 slices bacon<br />
Salt, seeds, onion flakes<br />
<br />
Mix dough ingredients with a dough hook until a smooth dough forms. Let rise two+ hours.<br />
Microwave bacon 2 minutes on high. <br />
Using a paper towel, dry hot dog juice off hot dogs and cut deep slits down hot dogs. Fold cheese to fit into slits and stuff.<br />
Preheat oven to 450F.<br />
Fill a large pot 3/4 full of water. Bring to a boil and add the 1/4 cup honey.<br />
While you wait for the pot to boil, divide dough into 10 pieces. Roll pieces into large enough rectangles to fit dogs in. Wrap each dog in a piece of bacon and then roll dough around bacon dog to cover. Pinch seams to hold. Once all the dogs are wrapped and sealed. Boil dogs for 1 1/2 minutes. The water should be more of a simmer than full boil. The dogs will pop up to the surface when they are ready to come out.<br />
Place dogs on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt and toppings.<br />
Place dogs in oven. Reduce heat to 425F and bake 15 to 20 minutes.<br />
Let cool at least 10 minutes before serving.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-18289508644245173642011-06-10T20:13:00.000-07:002011-06-10T20:13:22.358-07:00Pie Bars<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmyU2_QIYAY26VHIjA5upvC5Q8h6Zo2AnAghOH9MBhLmXoUM0XLhRLBv7NfxathZLYWyYkzTprkPFdc3J6V2j8l8baVaxkgE7xJaQxf5ZE4Oxz3cajPeWwtoqCQQJRg7HZvGsI3A8rA61m/s1600/2011JUN10+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmyU2_QIYAY26VHIjA5upvC5Q8h6Zo2AnAghOH9MBhLmXoUM0XLhRLBv7NfxathZLYWyYkzTprkPFdc3J6V2j8l8baVaxkgE7xJaQxf5ZE4Oxz3cajPeWwtoqCQQJRg7HZvGsI3A8rA61m/s400/2011JUN10+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This cuts up nicer and is a bit more portable than the normal pie.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Makes a 10"x15" Pan<br />
<br />
Crust<br />
2 1/2 c flour<br />
1/2 c sugar<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
2 sticks unsalted butter<br />
1 egg yolk<br />
1/4 c milk<br />
<br />
Filling<br />
8 c fruit<br />
sugar<br />
flour/corn starch<br />
lemon juice, vanilla, almond extract<br />
butter<br />
<br />
Glaze<br />
1 1/2 c powdered sugar<br />
milk<br />
vanilla, almond extract<br />
<br />
Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter to pea size. Mix egg yolk with 1/4 c milk. Blend in flour mix. If dough isn't starting to come together, add more milk. Wrap in two disks and chill 3+ hours. Meanwhile combine fruit, sugar, flour or cornstarch in pan. (Here, I used a combo of sour and sweet cherries, sugar, corn starch, and Amaretto.) Cook until thick and bubbly. It should be thick like a pie filling if not add more thickening or liquid to get it right. Add butter and flavorings as desired. Let cool. Roll one disk in a rectangle large enough to place in a jelly roll pan. Put crust in pan. Sprinkle with flour and sugar. Top with filling. Roll out second crust and place on top. Bake 1 hour at 375F.<br />
While still hot, mix powdered sugar with enough milk and flavorings to make a glaze. Drizzle on top.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-26411506230496163782011-05-23T04:19:00.000-07:002011-05-23T04:19:13.778-07:00Iced Pumpkin Cookies<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQbLgluQTy3f2WhRCszBC-q4EXMaucCXk4YtLlf4DxrHmhSeaK7XrZMeKgKMqKb5WNmJaLLn7ShYZ5iRX8jLOZbXImE2Xgc-CUOIRwK2uIh_xqcRLUvtPUx8ErijSOiRZW3GPM6lhQvh09/s1600/2011MAY23+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQbLgluQTy3f2WhRCszBC-q4EXMaucCXk4YtLlf4DxrHmhSeaK7XrZMeKgKMqKb5WNmJaLLn7ShYZ5iRX8jLOZbXImE2Xgc-CUOIRwK2uIh_xqcRLUvtPUx8ErijSOiRZW3GPM6lhQvh09/s400/2011MAY23+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Jack ate these faster than noodles.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Makes 32 Cookies<br />
<br />
1 c raisins<br />
boiling water<br />
2/3 c unsalted butter<br />
1 1/3 c sugar<br />
1 tsp baking soda<br />
1 tsp cinnamon<br />
1/2 tsp ginger<br />
1/4 tsp nutmeg<br />
1/4 tsp cloves<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1/4 c molasses<br />
1/2 c oil<br />
1 c pumpkin<br />
1 1/2 tsp vanilla<br />
4 c flour<br />
<br />
Pour boiling water over raisins. Let sit for a few minutes, then drain and cool.<br />
Cream butter with sugar, soda, and spices through salt until fluffy. Beat in molasses and oil. Then beat in pumpkin and vanilla. Stir in flour and raisins. Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, drop balls on baking sheets. Bake at 350F for 11 to 12 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely on cooling racks.<br />
<br />
2 c powdered sugar<br />
1 tsp cinnamon<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
2 T butter<br />
1 T milk<br />
<br />
Beat together, using more milk or sugar to make a spreadable frosting. Frost.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-42034453641581633322011-05-13T17:35:00.000-07:002011-05-13T17:59:38.630-07:00Oatmeal Sandwiches<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTID7YLfG5bPfU1gcQPtE7vJm0fGQoCv02PFYs-EhUBmcmTsBJaZ0VlrmUbsNQzev3wyYVwIVcOfSLuuG58cYIl__M066iSXFysBl5H91Ys2YKEuJAYIPhJ8bhvUdvj17NhHcUuA0k4nK/s1600/2011MAY13+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTID7YLfG5bPfU1gcQPtE7vJm0fGQoCv02PFYs-EhUBmcmTsBJaZ0VlrmUbsNQzev3wyYVwIVcOfSLuuG58cYIl__M066iSXFysBl5H91Ys2YKEuJAYIPhJ8bhvUdvj17NhHcUuA0k4nK/s400/2011MAY13+010.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Modified from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/319196/oatmeal-cream-pies">Martha Stewart Oatmeal Cream Pies</a><br />
<br />
Makes 18 Sandwiches<br />
<br />
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<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/4 tsp baking soda</li>
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<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 cup unsalted butter</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">3/4 cup dark-brown sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/2 cup sugar</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 T molasses</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 tsp vanilla</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">2 eggs</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 1/2 cups flour</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1 1/2 cups rolled oats</li>
<li class="ingredient" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">1/2 cup raisins</li>
</ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Cream salt, powder, soda, cinnamon, butter, and sugars until fluffy. Beat in molasses, eggs one at a time, and vanilla. Stir in flour, oats, and raisins. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough on prepared sheets. Bake 11 minutes at 350F. These will spread a lot. Cool on racks.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Filling</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">3 T gelatin</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">1 1/2 c cool water, divided</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">3 c sugar</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">1/4 c corn syrup</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">1/4 tsp salt</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">1 tsp vanilla</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">1/4 tsp almond extract</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">In a mixing bowl, combine 3/4 c water with gelatin. Let sit for 5 minutes. Meanwhile combine remaining water, sugar, syrup, and salt in a medium sized saucepan. Heat until soft ball stage. Using a mixer whisk attachment, beating on low speed, pour hot syrup mixture in a steady stream. Raise speed to high and beat until fluffy and cool. Beat in vanilla and almond extract. Using a greased spoon, scoop two tablespoons onto cookies and sandwich together.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Wrap individually and freeze if you don't eat them all right away. They're good frozen too.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">You will have lots leftover. I poured the extra in a greased 9" square pan. Will use for marshmallows, later.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-16205940716003883722011-05-05T04:40:00.000-07:002011-05-05T04:41:48.631-07:00Banana Bread<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGzE2lzQl0RzuA93zmZn_dtnWulJRaKvUoONln39kR32hgwiO5IEyPyfi7wZKXtsjNjd_RdMeOQdr-03AZItqhK3kGwIttw4XWWeelOQX33FLvIA_VaeMi2oI-wdASHB3llOEyZ9P4fip3/s1600/2011MAY05+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGzE2lzQl0RzuA93zmZn_dtnWulJRaKvUoONln39kR32hgwiO5IEyPyfi7wZKXtsjNjd_RdMeOQdr-03AZItqhK3kGwIttw4XWWeelOQX33FLvIA_VaeMi2oI-wdASHB3llOEyZ9P4fip3/s400/2011MAY05+006.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Rob has tried to eat this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Makes a 9"x5" Loaf<br />
<br />
2 c old fashioned oats<br />
1/2 c butter<br />
1 c sugar<br />
1 tsp baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp baking soda<br />
1/4 tsp salt<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
2 eggs<br />
3 medium bananas<br />
1/4 c white whole wheat flour<br />
1 c chocolate chips<br />
<br />
Grind oats in a coffee grinder.<br />
Using a mixer cream butter, sugar, powder, soda, and salt until fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Beat in bananas. Stir in oats, flour, and chips. Bake 1 hour at 350F.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-37130879503596871862011-04-28T14:49:00.000-07:002011-04-28T14:49:55.987-07:00Rhubarb Bread<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkIV2JaDrbhvQnSJExajlJFwdYv-bfKMkkDQjMzvBwIlsxTD-Rgh6poJJrFNhpdcNXld_OLRncyrKa7Kl5ORqR1TIdta0SSiAIYiYFcFbaYS6kFFl-qbz5qaPQCKO2VocCSSpTfHUG8RH/s1600/2011APR28+048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkIV2JaDrbhvQnSJExajlJFwdYv-bfKMkkDQjMzvBwIlsxTD-Rgh6poJJrFNhpdcNXld_OLRncyrKa7Kl5ORqR1TIdta0SSiAIYiYFcFbaYS6kFFl-qbz5qaPQCKO2VocCSSpTfHUG8RH/s400/2011APR28+048.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Next time, I'll make two because this is all<br />
that's left after everyone's breakfast.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Makes 1 Loaf<br />
<br />
1 orange, zest only<br />
2 1/2 c rhubarb, diced<br />
1 1/4 c sugar<br />
1/2 c oil<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 1/2 c flour, a.p. or white whole wheat<br />
1 c oats (or walnuts if your not in our house)<br />
1/2 tsp baking soda<br />
1/4 tsp salt<br />
<br />
Microwave rhubarb until it is fully cooked and falling apart. Cool. Mix in zest, sugar, oil, vanilla, and eggs. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, oats, soda, and salt. Combine wet with dry and pour in a greased 9"x5" bread pan. Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour at 350F until baked through. Let rest overnight, before eating.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-66309115297198815882011-04-24T03:25:00.000-07:002011-04-24T03:25:27.714-07:00Post Egg Hunt Magic Bars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIB5Pm3uCBVA3sfQZWUFGPpPEj0LZCmxcC7I0dsBiRYDfVwkEok3yqErfwZBw6524V8WWv9ojMkfnxpd8mrEPvEm0oh7MR4WGlMVDWSXw_VHdyhPv0OQ1PdlrR9W-wEsVopBIh2wJilxuG/s1600/2011APR23+028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIB5Pm3uCBVA3sfQZWUFGPpPEj0LZCmxcC7I0dsBiRYDfVwkEok3yqErfwZBw6524V8WWv9ojMkfnxpd8mrEPvEm0oh7MR4WGlMVDWSXw_VHdyhPv0OQ1PdlrR9W-wEsVopBIh2wJilxuG/s400/2011APR23+028.JPG" width="266" /></a></div>Makes a 9x13 Pan<br />
<br />
Preheat oven to 350F<br />
Place <u>1 stick butter</u> in a 9x13 dish.<br />
Stick the dish in the oven until butter melts.<br />
Stir in <u>2 c graham cracker crumbs</u> and flatten.<br />
In a separate bowl, mix <u>5 cups of chocolate, nuts, and coconut</u> with ratios of your choice. (I used 1 c M&Ms, 1 c chopped chocolate eggs, 1 c chopped peanut butter cups, 1 c white chips, and 1 c coconut.)<br />
Spread all but 1/2 c of mixture over graham crackers.<br />
Drizzle over <u>1 can sweetened condensed milk.</u><br />
Sprinkle last bit of mix over top.<br />
Press down on gently with palms.<br />
Bake 25 minutes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-34249050877546555192011-04-14T11:59:00.000-07:002011-04-14T12:11:09.423-07:00Homemade Oreos<a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/homemade-oreos"></a>Adapted from <a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/homemade-oreos">MyBakingAddiction</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.mybakingaddiction.com/homemade-oreos"></a>Next time, I might make a double batch of the cookie dough because I had way too much filling. I used the extra filling with graham crackers. Whatever you do, you have to use the filling right away.<br />
<br />
I refuse to use Crisco or any other form of shortening. So I came up with this filling recipe. It has a very similar texture store bought.<br />
<br />
Makes 24 Cookies<br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Cookie Dough</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; line-height: 20px;">10 T unsalted butter</span></span><br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNfWecUZf7VdWXW1vcQYJiLo1qCK_jyewk1goXOSPMtg1c337z2oxVXR74cLKQIBn18Q9YiRDnSSm23va9E8P7Gen9c67DG8VayHhtMFQefsk5KS-F-4dRQEPGzwHAevdT09pmDVyMUzFA/s1600/2011APR14+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNfWecUZf7VdWXW1vcQYJiLo1qCK_jyewk1goXOSPMtg1c337z2oxVXR74cLKQIBn18Q9YiRDnSSm23va9E8P7Gen9c67DG8VayHhtMFQefsk5KS-F-4dRQEPGzwHAevdT09pmDVyMUzFA/s400/2011APR14+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Charlie's reaction, "Wow! These are my favorite thing ever!"</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; line-height: 20px;">1 tsp baking soda</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; line-height: 20px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; line-height: 20px;">1/4 tsp baking powder</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; line-height: 20px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; line-height: 20px;">1/4 tsp salt</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; line-height: 20px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; line-height: 20px;">1 c sugar</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; line-height: 20px;">1 large egg</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">1 tsp vanilla</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">1/2 c cocoa powder</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">1 1/4 c flour</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Using a mixer, cream butter, soda, powder, salt and sugar until light and fluffy on medium-high speed. Beat in egg and vanilla. With mixer on low, stir in cocoa powder, then flour. Using rounded teaspoons of dough, roll in balls and place on baking sheets. Bake 9 minutes at 350F.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Filling</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">10 T unsalted butter</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">pinch of salt</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">1 tsp vanilla</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">2 1/2 c powdered sugar</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">2 T cold water</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">1 1/4 tsp gelatin</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #383838;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">Place 2 T water in a small metal measuring cup. Sprinkle gelatin over and let sit 5 minutes. Beat butter, salt, vanilla, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. If it is too dry, add a little more butter. Place the measuring cup on a stove burner, gently stirring until the gelatin just melts. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool back to room temp. With mixer running, slowly pour gelatin into butter mixture. Put in a piping bag and squeeze onto cookies, immediately sandwiching together. </span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-50196065135318303252011-04-12T05:59:00.000-07:002011-04-12T05:59:08.056-07:00Corn Buns<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwjt04LhgxnDgoQPT58cOIuANZOer6-F1aw2EVj3hQxH0oQpL3jqNo8gVzD6vj1DR6ROoM6bXyzAJ_-PtUqnw8qbBS6J9BS2-9frxav8FB9oq07lZrm6KXhESPrUAGMuJW5kmjkmbgxjL/s1600/2011APR09+030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZwjt04LhgxnDgoQPT58cOIuANZOer6-F1aw2EVj3hQxH0oQpL3jqNo8gVzD6vj1DR6ROoM6bXyzAJ_-PtUqnw8qbBS6J9BS2-9frxav8FB9oq07lZrm6KXhESPrUAGMuJW5kmjkmbgxjL/s400/2011APR09+030.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are light and soft. A really good sandwich bun.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Makes 18 Large Buns<br />
<br />
1 can corn, drained<br />
2 c milk<br />
1 c corn meal<br />
1/2 c warm water<br />
2 T yeast<br />
1/2 c butter<br />
1/2 c sugar<br />
3 large eggs<br />
2 1/2 tsp salt<br />
1 c whole wheat flour<br />
2 c white whole wheat flour<br />
2 c ap flour<br />
<br />
In a medium saucepan, cook corn meal with milk until it thickens. Remove from heat. Add butter, stir briefly to melt.<br />
<br />
In a mixer bowl, combine yeast and warm water. Let sit to bubble.<br />
<br />
If you do not want whole corn kernels, add canned corn, sugar, salt, and eggs to the corn meal mixture. Puree with a hand blender. If you prefer whole kernels, skip the pureeing. Add to the yeast mixture.<br />
<br />
Using a dough hook, add flours and knead 5 to 8 minutes. Let dough rise 2 hours. Divide into 18 pieces. On a floured surface roll pieces into ovals. Place on baking sheets dusted with corn meal. Cover with towels and let rise 30 to 40 minutes. Bake 20 minutes at 350F. Remove from sheets and cool on racks.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-1118350392807736202011-04-05T05:55:00.000-07:002011-04-05T05:55:03.492-07:00PW Strawberry Shortcake Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir12DcZyncEUlLxcdfSmuy_ynCsEDxzAu8PZkCik0MOh53qOOPA2BTMWP5vL-zDZcNmAKgBK1XKTEjdGYeJALYjj7YXanFQQbLR5rIuxMLEqX3pus-AMkfyL3d6OYdQhqO562b6E_9XUZ7/s1600/2011APR05+019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir12DcZyncEUlLxcdfSmuy_ynCsEDxzAu8PZkCik0MOh53qOOPA2BTMWP5vL-zDZcNmAKgBK1XKTEjdGYeJALYjj7YXanFQQbLR5rIuxMLEqX3pus-AMkfyL3d6OYdQhqO562b6E_9XUZ7/s400/2011APR05+019.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This is really good. <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/05/strawberry-shortcakecake/">Click here for recipe</a>. I used to 8" pans because I didn't have one with high enough sides.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-88495061640933751782011-04-01T16:21:00.000-07:002011-04-01T16:21:30.714-07:00Chocolate Chip Bars<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu91VhUzss38q5tHqtL_QX2VqNSJAzRRaJAZ4MfNzaeM3vcKdL7fd4vvgKBxDkR8Yuc_F7cwEa_aJkBdOJmV7Z2Zol19zL66SdGp6BvpNtNIdqnreY3LFm6NYSjY6edVbIUv66gYMV20mk/s1600/2011APR01a+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu91VhUzss38q5tHqtL_QX2VqNSJAzRRaJAZ4MfNzaeM3vcKdL7fd4vvgKBxDkR8Yuc_F7cwEa_aJkBdOJmV7Z2Zol19zL66SdGp6BvpNtNIdqnreY3LFm6NYSjY6edVbIUv66gYMV20mk/s400/2011APR01a+002.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">One bowl. Very easy. Very good. Enough said.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Makes a 9"x13" or 10"x15" Pan<br />
<br />
2/3 c unsalted butter<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
2 1/4 c light brown sugar<br />
3 eggs<br />
1 T vanilla<br />
2 1/2 baking powder<br />
2 3/4 c flour<br />
<br />
In a 2 quart pot, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from stove. Stir in salt and sugar. Stir in eggs one at a time and vanilla. Stir in baking powder, then flour. Add chips. Spread in preferred pan. Bake 9"x13" for 35 to 40 minutes at 350F or jelly roll for 25 minutes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-14416813722132554562011-03-30T13:57:00.000-07:002011-03-30T13:57:49.179-07:00Lemon Bars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZLXzS4a59spdqx3drVZIU0UAqGOxkQpQ5BSFDIPu_e1eBOYZn4ThyphenhyphensvCi-Sq4L7Op4I8FEl08mLRLlvpxumzFugoOAAYwslHfmD7Thu2yZWTfEFgaYMQaTK9KgvkRuC5cDbJdv_CNcpj/s1600/2011MAR30+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvZLXzS4a59spdqx3drVZIU0UAqGOxkQpQ5BSFDIPu_e1eBOYZn4ThyphenhyphensvCi-Sq4L7Op4I8FEl08mLRLlvpxumzFugoOAAYwslHfmD7Thu2yZWTfEFgaYMQaTK9KgvkRuC5cDbJdv_CNcpj/s400/2011MAR30+002.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Makes a 9" Square Pan<br />
<br />
Crust<br />
1 1/3 c cake flour<br />
1/4 tsp baking powder<br />
1/4 tsp salt<br />
2 T powdered sugar<br />
2 T granulated sugar<br />
1/2 c unsalted butter<br />
2 T half and half<br />
<br />
Top<br />
1 c lemon juice<br />
1/4 c unsalted butter<br />
2 T cream<br />
1/4 tsp salt<br />
4 eggs<br />
2 egg yolks<br />
1/2 tsp vanilla<br />
powdered sugar, for decoration<br />
<br />
Whisk dry crust ingredients. Cut in 1/2 cup butter to pea size. Stir in half and half. Press in a 9" square pan. Bake for 25 minutes at 350F.<br />
<br />
While crust bakes, whisk juice, butter, cream, and salt in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Whisk sugar and eggs in a separate bowl. Whisk hot juice mix into eggs. Return to saucepan and cook over medium heat until it starts to thicken, 8 minutes. Pour over crust and bake another 15 minutes. Cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-34716267035119305972011-03-28T17:10:00.000-07:002011-03-28T17:13:22.880-07:00Sugar Cookies<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikB6L38P63KWExlHvfGANyytEDZO6B-lu4i6JtrUxdnisqfYtoeEwunYoZoy0iBB5ii0YUISD_r2K5PLumIYDAnN6o4QQgWsmURzo-ZHU3hCh2N6j87UOistL14vUeur-qdI_uUzQchNSl/s1600/2011+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikB6L38P63KWExlHvfGANyytEDZO6B-lu4i6JtrUxdnisqfYtoeEwunYoZoy0iBB5ii0YUISD_r2K5PLumIYDAnN6o4QQgWsmURzo-ZHU3hCh2N6j87UOistL14vUeur-qdI_uUzQchNSl/s400/2011+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Charlie and Jack helped make these, today. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">They serenaded me with Jack singing, "Hosanna!"</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and Charlie singing, "When I take my bath, I think of you, Lord."</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">They were rehearsing for their upcoming church performance.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>These are soft in the centers and crisp on the outside.<br />
<br />
Makes 24 Cookies<br />
<br />
1 c unsalted butter<br />
1/2 c powdered sugar<br />
1/2 c granulated sugar<br />
1 tsp cream of tartar<br />
1 tsp baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1 egg<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
1/2 tsp almond extract<br />
2 1/2 c flour<br />
additional sugar for rolling<br />
<br />
Cream butter, sugars, tartar, powder, and salt until fluffy. Beat in vanilla, almond extract, and egg. Stir in flour. Shape into balls using a 1 1/2" cookie scoop. Roll in sugar. Bake for 11 minutes at 350F.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-15879506492679112322011-03-27T16:06:00.000-07:002011-03-28T04:32:47.472-07:00Cafe Latte Cake<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlsOlXrd3GX5ufTisLGz6jDEugm4yaYW874G9x-eCgh9NN_WocdxnNEJQ6zemJUfjTD0RC5oK3N90g8j2NuAIlQfS_HMK4zvmJD6iMEA8oBfd3YsDm7DzmCpTs9k3hxD1fr5k9_2WBRyTt/s1600/2011MAR27+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlsOlXrd3GX5ufTisLGz6jDEugm4yaYW874G9x-eCgh9NN_WocdxnNEJQ6zemJUfjTD0RC5oK3N90g8j2NuAIlQfS_HMK4zvmJD6iMEA8oBfd3YsDm7DzmCpTs9k3hxD1fr5k9_2WBRyTt/s400/2011MAR27+003.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mike said this was even better, chilled.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Makes a 9"x13" Cake<br />
<br />
First Batter<br />
3 eggs<br />
1 1/2 c sugar<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
3/4 c unsalted butter, melted<br />
2 tsp vanilla<br />
2 c flour<br />
<br />
Second Batter<br />
3 eggs<br />
1 1/2 c sugar<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
3/4 c unsalted butter, melted<br />
2 tsp vanilla<br />
1/2 c espresso, or strong coffee<br />
2 c flour<br />
<br />
Glaze & Topping<br />
1/2 c espresso<br />
1 T instant coffee<br />
1 c powdered sugar<br />
2 T corn syrup<br />
<br />
Make first batter. Using a whisk attachment, beat eggs, sugar, and salt on medium high until mousselike. Beat in 3/4 c melted butter, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Stir in 2 cups flour. Spread in a 9"x13" pan.<br />
<br />
Make second batter. Do the same thing as with the first batter, only adding 1/2 c espresso with the vanilla. Stir in the 2 cups flour. Pour over the first batter.<br />
<br />
Run a knife through to marbleize. Bake 35 minutes at 325. While cake bakes, stir together the 1/2 cup espresso and 1 tablespoon instant coffee. Stir together the 1 cup powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons corn syrup. Add enough of the espresso/coffee teaspoon by teaspoon to form a smooth glaze. While the cake is still warm, pour the remaining espresso/coffee over the cake. Drizzle powdered sugar glaze over the top. Smooth with a spatula (or your finger as I did.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-81669782594658631692011-03-26T07:24:00.000-07:002011-03-26T07:24:53.082-07:00Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwiches<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuBWfDaQ8ejX-XOvUJnp0uaUJ20X3mWlPs8LmTuum0GFZ5alTMIyrKqvZT2G2r9REbc6LLrX716Xup2-DabZYl_EWBBRX8B-G0JJePAts2g8T4XP3edH84ZbUUgj1KEWcYP5lSNDuDodR/s1600/2011MAR26+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuBWfDaQ8ejX-XOvUJnp0uaUJ20X3mWlPs8LmTuum0GFZ5alTMIyrKqvZT2G2r9REbc6LLrX716Xup2-DabZYl_EWBBRX8B-G0JJePAts2g8T4XP3edH84ZbUUgj1KEWcYP5lSNDuDodR/s400/2011MAR26+012.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We had these for Grandma Gentle's birthday party, last night.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Makes 16 Sandwiches<br />
<br />
<a href="http://gentlemeneat.blogspot.com/2011/03/rustic-rolls.html">16 Rustic Rolls</a>, halfed<br />
<br />
Side 1<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>1 c mayo</b></span> & <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>1/4 c Dijon</b></span>, combined<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>48 thin slices ham</b></span><br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">8 sandwich slices swiss cheese, halved</span></b><br />
<br />
For Side 2<br />
<br />
Mushroom Topping<br />
In a large skillet, saute <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">20 oz. of thinly sliced baby bella mushroom</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">s</span></b> and <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">4 diced shallots</span></b> with <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">1 tablespoon thyme</span></b>. Cool.<br />
<br />
Morney Sauce<br />
Melt <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">1 T butter</span></b> in a small saucepan. Whisk <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">2 T flour</span></b> with <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">1 cup milk</span></b>. Add milk mix with <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>1 tablespoon thyme</b></span> and a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>dash of nutmeg</b></span> to saucepan. Cook until thick. Stir in <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>1/2 c Parmesan cheese</b></span> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>hot sauce</b></span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;"><b>salt</b></span>, and <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">pepper</span></b> as desired.<br />
<br />
Split Rustic Rolls in half. Place on a baking sheet with cut sides up. Top one side of each roll with mayo/mustard mix. Place three slices of cheese on top, followed by one slice of Swiss cheese. On the other side, spread Morney Sauce. Top Morney with drained mushroom mix. Sprinkle <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">additional Paremsan</span></b> on top of mushrooms.<br />
<br />
Place in a 400F oven for 8 minutes. Broil an additional 2 minutes to melt cheese. Reassemble sandwich halves and eat.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-8012479177027945852011-03-23T14:12:00.000-07:002011-03-23T14:15:50.128-07:00Jumbo Breakfast Cookies<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHxqfTuYi6WFt3WNRI4pCeDtpE03zb1C2WxjpW-FIF_Eje4QalA0w1CtoOs7U-I9Nbd1s2VhIIAmVoUtmfxOEtuf_Y_wEwbw9UlIzOCxs4UvBkYHFe0ETDO5i5mp92TBx0Z6esPgLjkuI/s1600/2011MAR23A+023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrHxqfTuYi6WFt3WNRI4pCeDtpE03zb1C2WxjpW-FIF_Eje4QalA0w1CtoOs7U-I9Nbd1s2VhIIAmVoUtmfxOEtuf_Y_wEwbw9UlIzOCxs4UvBkYHFe0ETDO5i5mp92TBx0Z6esPgLjkuI/s400/2011MAR23A+023.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I adapted this from a "Skinny Jean Cookie" recipe.<br />
My intention is to fill in Jack and Mike's jeans with this version</span>.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I have used Bob's Red Mill old country style and IKEA papaya muesli. Both work well.<br />
<br />
Makes 12<br />
<br />
18 oz or 5 cups muesli<br />
1 tsp baking soda<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
1 tsp cinnamon<br />
3/4 c whole wheat flour<br />
2 T corn starch<br />
1 1/3 c packed brown sugar<br />
1/2 c canola oil<br />
1/2 c orange juice<br />
1 T vanilla<br />
<br />
Mix all dry ingredients. Mix all wet ingredients. Mix wet with dry. Form into 12 flattened balls on cookie sheets, jumbo muffin tins, or muffin top tins. Bake 17 to 20 minutes at 350F. Cool on pans.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7468332924681362727.post-49449026799447844842011-03-23T12:39:00.000-07:002011-03-23T12:49:40.613-07:00S'mores Bars II<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1gCjjO3eh1_AkyYG8fMnh0KLacYnvNQT9rRfhQj3WOeQll0cx4DgeTYuj9t11ryBgrj6RZuZoy86dsHehG_lmk5CoqL89sdsibU9LFt9DDkDNUNQKlMymq_ND8Di56GUvJDIS1WnPR72/s1600/2011MAR23+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1gCjjO3eh1_AkyYG8fMnh0KLacYnvNQT9rRfhQj3WOeQll0cx4DgeTYuj9t11ryBgrj6RZuZoy86dsHehG_lmk5CoqL89sdsibU9LFt9DDkDNUNQKlMymq_ND8Di56GUvJDIS1WnPR72/s400/2011MAR23+002.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I will now always have a box of graham crackers,<br />
a bag of marshmallows, a bag of chips, and a can<br />
of sweetened condensed milk in the pantry.</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Makes 18 squares.<br />
<br />
Place enough <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #20124d;">graham cracker</span>s</b> to cover the bottom of a 9" x 13" pan. Toast crackers in the oven at 400F for 8 minutes.<br />
<br />
While the crackers are in the oven, mix <b style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #20124d;">1 can sweetened condensed milk</span></b> with <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #20124d;">12 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips</span></b> in a microwave safe dish. Microwave 2 minutes at 50% power. Stir to combine.<br />
<br />
Top graham crackers with <b style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #20124d;">half of a 16 oz. bag mini marshmallows</span></b>. Bake another 4 minutes or until the marshmallows start to get puffy.<br />
<br />
Spread melted chocolate mixture over the top of marshmallows. Sprinkle <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #20124d;"><b>another quarter of the bag of marshmallows</b> </span>on top of the chocolate. Broil until the marshmallows start to brown. Smear them slightly using a spatula. <br />
<br />
These are actually I think better the second day after sitting in the fridge.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0