Recipes???

Question

I want to make something easy for my family...could be something like an appetizer or a dessert...something that will take a little while to make, i have jsut about all day. thanks :]

Answer 1

Irish Creme Fudge

I also use other liqueurs in place of the Irish Creme such as Kahlua, bandy, Kirsch, spiced/flavored rum and the new flavors of Kahlua mixing and matching nuts, coconut and dried fruits to match the liqueurs.

Irish Crème Fudge

3 sticks of butter (3/4 pound)
3 cups sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 7-ounce jar Kraft marshmallow crème
12 ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 bottle (airline size or nip)or 1 shot Irish Crème
2 cups walnuts or pecans - optional
2 8-inch square pans sprayed with non-stick spray

In a 3 quart sauce pan - preferably enameled cast iron - melt butter, sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, turn down heat to a low boil and cook for 5 minutes.

Turn off heat and mix in marshmallow crème. Once that is incorporated, mix in the chocolate chips until mixture is an even chocolate color then add the Irish crème and nuts, mixing thoroughly.

Pour mixture into pans and cool thoroughly before cutting into squares and serving.

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Mini Meat Turnovers
40 turnovers
Prep: 50 minutes
Bake: 10 minutes per batch

Ingredients
1-1/4 pound lean ground beef
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
2 teaspooons chili powder
2 teaspoonos dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
2 10- to 12-ounce packages (20 total) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
Milk
Salsa (optional)

Directions
1. For filling, in a large skillet cook ground beef until brown; drain off fat. Stir in tomato sauce, chili powder, oregano, and garlic powder. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro.

2. Grease a large baking sheet; set aside. Separate biscuits; cut each biscuit in half horizontally. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece of biscuit dough into a 4-inch circle. Place about 1 tablespoon filling onto half of each circle. Fold opposite side of circle up and over filling. Brush edges with a little milk; seal edges with a fork.

3. Place filled turnovers 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet; brush with milk. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from baking sheet. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm. If desired, serve with salsa for dipping. Makes 40 turnovers.

Make-Ahead Tip: Cool turnovers completely on wire racks. Place in an airtight freezer container; freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, transfer frozen turnovers to an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through.

To Tote: Cover hot turnovers tightly. Transport in an insulated carrier.

Tip: If making the 40-turnover recipe, remove only one package of biscuits from the refrigerator at a time.

Answer 2

I made this last week for Thanksgiving. It's not difficult, and a very tasty winter dessert.

Ginger Pear Upside-Down Cake
Adapted from Leslie Mackie’s Macrina Bakery & Café Cookbook

For the topping:
3 Tbs unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup light brown sugar
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
4-5 medium to large ripe pears, peeled, cored, and quartered lengthwise

For the batter:
8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
¾ cup light brown sugar
2 Tbs peeled, grated ginger
3 large eggs
2/3 cup molasses
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ½ cups buttermilk


Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil a 9-inch springform pan, and line the bottom with a 10-inch circle of parchment paper.

To make the topping, combine 3 Tbs butter, ½ cup brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Melt the butter over medium heat for about 1 minute; then pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan, completely coating the parchment paper. Place the quartered pears on top of the butter-sugar mixture, lining the pieces up tightly in a decorative circle so that none of the bottom shows through.

To make the batter, cut 2 sticks of butter into 1-inch pieces, and put them in a large mixing bowl. Add ¾ cup brown sugar, and cream the mixture on medium speed for 3-5 minutes, until it is smooth and a pale tan color. Add the grated ginger, and beat 1 minute more. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the eggs one at a time, beating on low speed and making sure that each egg is fully incorporated before adding another. When all the eggs have been added, slowly pour in the molasses and beat to fully mix. The mixture will look as though it is “breaking” or curdling, but don’t worry—it will come together when the dry ingredients are added.

In a separate medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to fully combine.

Alternately add small amounts of flour and buttermilk to the batter, stirring and folding with a rubber spatula until the dry ingredients are just absorbed. Do not overmix the batter. Pour and scrape the batter into the pear-lined pan, smoothing the top with a rubber surface. The pan will be nearly full.

Carefully transfer the pan to the center rack of the oven, and bake for about 1 hour and 45 minutes, until a skewer inserted in the cake’s center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Cover the pan with an upside-down serving plate; then carefully invert them together. Release the sides of the pan, and lift it away. Gently lift the pan’s base off the cake, and peel away the parchment paper. Allow the cake to cool for a half hour or so, and serve warm, with whipped cream.

Yield: One big cake, likely serving 10-12 people

Answer 3

Fudge.

INGREDIENTS
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS
Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan. Set aside.

Combine sugar, cocoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Stir to blend, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer. Do not stir again.

Place candy thermometer in pan and cook until temperature reaches 238 degrees F(114 degrees C).(on this part I wait till it goes a tiny bit above the mark. trust me it turns out great) If you are not using a thermometer, then cook until a drop of this mixture in a cup of cold water forms a soft ball. Feel the ball with your fingers to make sure it is the right consistency. It should flatten when pressed between your fingers.

Remove from heat. Add butter or margarine and vanilla extract. Beat with a wooden spoon until the fudge loses its sheen. Do not under beat.
Pour into prepared pan and let cool. Cut into about 60 squares.

Answer 4

Pumpkin Pie
Easy to make and tastes great.
All you need to do is buy the Pillsbury Pie crust. (I use it all the time and no one knows the difference!)
And Libbys Famous Pumpkin Pie recipe from the back of the 100% pure mix. Simply follow the directions on the back of the can and in two hours you have a great dessert.
You can even make homemade whipped cream by taking 1 1 pint Heavy cream, 4-6oz of sugar depending on tase (can substitue splenda) and one capful of vanilla. Use a mixer staying in one direction until whipped. And you will have a great topping for your pumpkin pie.

Answer 5

Fetuccine Alfredo

300 g fettuccini noodles
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
4 tsp flour
1/3 cup cream cheese spread
3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp pepper
2 tbsp chopped parsley

Cook pasta as directed on packaging. Combine broth and flour in a medium sauce pan. Stir in cream cheese spread, 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, nutmeg and pepper; cook 2 minutes while stirring constantly with wisk until the mixture boils and thickens. Add sauce to pasta and sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and parsley.

Answer 6

Broccoli Salad
1/2 c mayonaise,1&1/2 tblsp wine vinegar, 1/4 c sugar,1 head of broccoli,cut into small pieces,1/2 med onion,1/2 c raisins,1/2 lb bacon fully cooked and crumbled
Mix all together . It will get better as it sits in the refrigerator.

Answer 7

Mississippi mud, You will need chcolate Rocky Road ice cream, Hersheys syrup, marshmellow cream, And whipped cream, a cherry, homemade brownies, take your brownies put 2 on a plate, put 2 *** tables spoons of icecream on both of the brownies, then the marshmellow, then the sauce and whip cream and cherry on top, serve warm with a fork

Answer 8

appetizer- taco cups
take biscuit dough and put in muffing pan and push up edges
put in a scoop of taco meat
bake as directed on biscuit mix pkg until browned- put on some shredded cheese towards end of cooking
top with toppings like lettuce, tomatoes or salsa, jalapenos, sour cream, black olives, taco sauce

dessert- apple pie! who doesn't love home made apple pie!!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Apple-Pie-by-Grandma-Ople/Detail.aspx