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Ingredients 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/quick-vanilla-buttercream-frosting-recipe.html?oc=linkback Preparation In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk, mix together sugar and butter. Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes. Add vanilla and cream and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream if needed for spreading consistency....

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Ingredients 1/2 c. butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/2 teas. vanilla extract 1 egg 1 teas. lemon zest 1 T. fresh lemon juice 3/4 teas. baking powder 1/8 teas. baking soda 1-1/2 c. flour 1/2 powdered sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Grease light colored baking sheet with non stick cooking spray or use silpat. In large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Whip in vanilla egg lemon zest and juice....

Ingredients Zucchini Tomatoes Salt/Pepper Cheese Preparation Slice the zucchini in half. Slice off the bottom to keep in stable. Brush with olive oil and top w…ith garlic or garlic powder. Top with sliced tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste. Use mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese or mixed blend.. Bake 375 for 20 to 30 minutes until soft. Related Video

Ingredients 2C Butter Muffin Mix 2 T sugar 1 Large Egg 3/4 C Milk 3/4 C Blueberries Preparation In mixing bowl stir together mix and sugar; for a well in center. Beat together egg and milk. Pour into center of mix; stir until dry ingredients are moistened (about 20 strokes); add blueberries and stir an additional 5 strokes; batter will be lumpy. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full. Bake in preheated 425 degree oven 20-25 minutes...

Ingredients 1/2 Cup White Sugar 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar 1/2 Cup Shortening 1 Egg 1/2 Tsp Vanilla 1 or 2 Bananas 1/2 Tsp Baking Soda 1 Cup Flour 2 Cups Oatmeal Preparation Preheat Oven to 350 degrees Bake cookies for 12-15 mins Related Video

Ingredients 4 bone-in chicken breasts halves 3-4 Large carrots peeled and chopped into 3/4" pieces 1 1/2 Large yellow onion halved then cut into thirds Olive Oil Salt Black Pepper Red Pepper Flakes 1/2 tsp. Dried Rosemary 1/2 tsp. Dried Oregano 1/2 tsp. Cajun Spice Mix, or Jerk Spice Mix (optional) 2-3 tbsp. water or chicken stock Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees Remove skin from each breast, throw away Wash and pat dry chicken Use a large enough baking dish to not crowd chicken and vegetables Toss in chopped carrots and onions Drizzle with olive oil Season lightly with salt, pepper and spices Salt underside of each breast Place each breast on top of vegetables, bone side done Drizzle olive oil over breast....

Ingredients 3-4 lb. frying chicken (cut in serving pieces) 4 medium potatoes (quartered) 1 medium sliced onion 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1T. minced parsley 1T. oregano 4T. grated parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 c. water mixed with 1/4 c. olive oil Preparation Salt and pepper each piece to taste. Place chicken and potatoes single layer in a baking dish. Mix bread crumbs, onions, parsley, oregano, garlic and cheese and spread over chicken....

Ingredients 2 lbs Brussels Sprouts 6 oz. thick cut bacon, chopped 1 shallot, peeled and sliced 12 oz. bottle beer, something light and crisp 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Pinch crushed red pepper Preparation Trim the ends of each Brussels Sprout, removing excess leaves. Cut the sprouts in half, leaving the smallest sprouts whole. Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and saute until crisp....

Ingredients Crust: 1 9 oz box chocolate wafer cookies 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/2 C packed dark brown sugar 1/8 t ground nutmeg 7 T hot melted unsalted butter Ganache: 1 1/2 C whipping cream 20 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1/4 C Kahlua Filling: 4 8 oz pkgs cream cheese, room temp 1 1/3 C sugar 2 T all purpose flour 2 T dark rum 2 T instant espresso...

Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 1 large onion (chopped) 1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder a dash or worcester sauce 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (I used 3/4 cheddar and 1/4 mozzarella) 1 cup of milk 1/2 cup of Original Bisquick mix 2 eggs Preparation 1 Heat oven to 400°F. 2 Spray a 9 inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray 3 Cook beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium about 10 minutes or until beef is brown....

Ingredients 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 large onion, finely diced 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary 1 bay leaf One 28-ounce can Italian tomatoes, chopped, 1 cup juice reserved 1/2 pound soft cooked chorizo, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 pound spinach, thick stems discarded Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a medium saucepan, cover the chickpeas with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 6 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces 2 Tbsp Hungarian Paprika 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 cup sour cream 1 green bell pepper cut into about 1" pieces 3 T coconut oil Preparation Mix the paprika, onion powder, sour cream and salt together in a small bowl. Saute bell pepper on high heat. Make it blister a bit Remove from pan Saute thighs until cooked....

Ingredients 3-3.5 cups raw cauliflower florets 4 tbsp gluten-free all purpose flour 3 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp. tamari 3 tbsp. sherry 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar 3 tbsp raw honey or maple syrup 3 cloves fresh garlic minced 1/2 tbsp chili paste Green onions and toasted sesame seeds for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 375. Place cauliflower and olive oil in large ziplock bag and shake, add flour gradually, shaking as you go....

Ingredients 1.5 lbs beef cut into smallish cubes 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup sugar 2 large onions, diced 1 T ginger cut into small pieces (or 1 T powdered if fresh isn’t available) Mushrooms sliced and sauteed (or canned) Carrots cut in pieces Cornstarch - amount depending on amount of water used to cook meat Preparation Combine beef, ginger, soy sauce, onion, and sugar. Add small amount of water (not quite covering meat) and slow boil for 45 minutes in covered pan....

Ingredients 2 pounds green beans, rinsed, trimmed and halved 2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 3 tablespoons clarified unsalted butter or olive oil 1 cup slivered almonds 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 cup pomegranate arils, from one large pomegranate Preparation Bring a gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Blanch the green beans for 5 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking....

Ingredients 1 (3-lb.) chicken 1 lemon, thinly sliced, plus juice and zest of 2 lemons ¼cup olive oil 2 tbsp. dried oregano 2 tbsp. Spanish smoked paprika 1½ tbsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. ground allspice 10 cloves garlic, peeled Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preparation Use kitchen shears to cut out and discard chicken backbone. Using your hands, flatten chicken and tuck wing tips back to keep them from burning....

Ingredients cooking oil spray 1 1/2 cup unbleached flour 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cloves 3 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup butter 2 c packed brown sugar 2 eggs beaten 3 cups unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dates pitted and chopped 1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 300. Prepare a tube or bundt pan with cooking oil spray and lightly coat with flour....

Ingredients 4C. flour 3 t. baking powder 1/2t baking soda 1/3 C sugar 1/2 lb raisins 3T Caraway seeds 1/4t. salt 1/2 stick butter 2 eggs 2C. buttermilk Preparation Mix dry ingredients. Add butter and rub between palms to mix. Make a well in the center and add eggs and buttermilk. Stir with spoon. (Add a bit of flour if too sticky.) Spray bundt pan with vegetable spray and pour dough in....

Ingredients 1 (9 inch) pie crust (I used a Pillsbury frozen crust) 3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 eggs 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 3 tablespoons bourbon 1/2 tablespoon vanilla 3/4 cup chocolate chips 3/4 cup walnuts or pecans Preparation Mix sugar, flour, eggs, butter, vanilla and bourbon with a wire whisk in a bowl. Add chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour into pie shell. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 35 to 40 minutes....