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Gingerbread Whoopie Pies with Cranberry Curd Buttercream

By sugarbear
It doesn't get much more Christmasy than gingerbread and cranberries
- WHOOPIE PIES
- 3 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 2 t cinnamon
- 1 t ground ginger
- 1/4 t ground cloves
- 1/4 t ground nutmeg
- crack of black pepper
- 1 t baking soda
- 1 t baking powder
- 1 t salt
- 1/2 c (1 stick) butter, softened
- 3/4 c brown sugar
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 c molasses
- 3/4 c buttermilk
- CRANBERRY CURD
- 12 oz whole cranberries, washed
- 1/4 c water
- 1/4 c orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 3/4 c sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- zest of 1 orange
- 4 T butter, cut into cubes
- BUTTERCREAM
- 1/4 c butter, room temperature (1/2 a stick)
- 1 1/2 c powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 c cranberry curd
Ginger Cake with Warm Caramel Sauce

By sugarbear
Have all the ingredients at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground cloves
- 16 Tbs. (2 sticks) unsalted
- butter
- 1 cup firmly packed dark
- brown sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2/3 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream whipped
- with 1 Tbs. sugar
The Only Barbecue Sauce You Need

By sugarbear
Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and pulse a couple of times to thoroughly combine
- 2 tablespoons onion powder
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 6-ounce cans tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2/3 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
Pressure Cooker Spinach and Three-Cheese Manicotti

By sugarbear
1. Prepare the filling by mixing the ricotta, Parmesan, half the mozzarella, egg, spinach, herbs, salt and pepper t...
- Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cup grated Mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 10 ounces frozen spinach, slightly thawed and broken up into small pieces
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) package dried uncooked manicotti shells (about 14 shells)
- Sauce:
- 1 (28-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1-1/2 cups water
Polka-Dot Pumpkin Cupcakes

By sugarbear
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup Nestle Toll House Semisweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
- For the Cupcakes:
- 1 package (16 ounces) pound cake mix
- 1 cup Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Peanut Butter Cup Cake

By sugarbear
1. For cake layer, preheat oven to 350 degrees
- CAKE:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup peanut-butter morsels
- PEANUT BUTTER LAYER:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- GANACHE:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- DECORATION:
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup peanut butter chips
- Chocolate Curls
Slow Cooker Meatballs with Spaghetti

By sugarbear
1. In a mixing bowl, combine beef, pork, Parmesan, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, garlic, olive oil, salt, and ...
- 1-1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/4 c. grated Parmesan
- 1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
- 3 T. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 t. minced garlic
- 2 T. olive oil
- 1 t. salt
- 1/4 t. pepper
- 1 (28-oz) can tomatoes, drained
- 1 (28-oz) can tomato puree
- 1 t. dried basil
- 1/4 t. crushed red pepper
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1 lb. spaghetti
Grilled Pork Chops with Pineapple Salsa

By sugarbear
1. Dissolve sugar and salt in 2 cups hot water in a gallon-size zipper-lock plastic bag
- For the chops:
- Makes 4 servings
- 3/4 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup kosher salt (or 1/4 cup table salt)
- 10 medium garlic cloves, crushed
- 4 bay leaves, crumbled
- 8 whole cloves
- 3 tablespoons whole peppercorns, crushed
- 4 bone-in rub pork chops, each 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds total)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Ground black pepper
- Disposable aluminum roasting pan
- For the pineapple salsa:
- 1/4 small pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 3/8-inch dice (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1 small barely ripe banana, peeled and cut into 3/8-inch dice
- 1/2 cup seeded green grapes, halved or quartered
- 1/2 firm avocado, peeled and cut into 3/8-inch dice
- 4 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and diced (See Note)
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano)
- Salt
Four Sisters Carrot Cake

By sugarbear
Sift dry ingredients, set aside
- Topping:
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking Soda
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 3 Eggs
- 3/4 Cup Oil
- 3/4 Cup Buttermilk
- 1 - 8 oz. Crushed Pineapple (drained)
- 2 Cups Grated Carrots
- 3 oz. Coconut
- 1 Cup Firmly packed Brown Sugard
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla
- 2 Cups Chopped Nuts
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
- 1/2 Cup butter
- 1 teaspoon Corn Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
Three-tier Red Velvet Cake

By sugarbear
For the cake: Take your first cake pan and draw round it twice onto parchment paper
- For the cake:
- Round cake pan
- Small Tier 6in (15cm) x 3in (7.5cm) high
- Medium Tier 9in (23cm) x 3in (7.5cm) high
- Large Tier 12in (30cm) x 3in (7.5cm) high
- Small Tier
- 1 1/4 sticks/5oz/150g butter, softened
- 3/4 cup/5oz/150g superfine sugar
- 2 eggs
- a few drops vanilla extract
- small pinch salt
- generous 1/2 cup/2 3/4oz/63g all-purpose flour
- generous 1/2 cup/2 3/4oz/63g cake flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup/1oz/25g unsweetened cocoa
- 1 1/2 tsp/1/4 oz/7g baking powder
- 1 tbsp red coloring
- 1 lb/450g rolled fondant
- 6 in/15cm cake board
- Medium tier
- 3 sticks/350g/12oz butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups/12oz/350g superfine sugar
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- small pinch salt
- 1 1/4 cups/5oz/150g all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups/5oz/150g cake flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup/2oz/50g unsweetened cocoa
- 3 tsp/ 1/2oz/15g baking powder
- scant 1/4 cup/2floz/50ml red coloring
- 1 3/4 lb/800g rolled fondant
- 9 in/23cm cake board
- Large tier
- 5 3/4 sticks/ 1 lb 7oz/650g butter, softened
- 3 1/4 cups/1 lb 7oz/50g superfine sugar
- 10 eggs
- large pinch salt
- 2 1/3 cups/10 1/2oz/288g all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups/10 1/2oz/288g cake flour, sifted
- 3/4 cup/3oz/75g unsweetened cocoa
- 2 tbsp plus 1 1/8 tsp/1 1/4oz/35g baking powder
- scant 1/2 cup/3 1/2floz/100ml red coloring
- 2 3/4 lb/1.25kg rolled fondant 12in/30cm
- For the buttercream:
- Small tier
- 3/4 stick/3oz/80g butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups/7oz/200g confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp/1oz/25g cream cheese
- A few drops of vanilla extract
- Medium tier
- 2 1/4 sticks/9oz/250g butter, softened
- 5 1/4 cups/1 lb 5oz/600g confectioners' sugar
- generous 1/3 cup/2.6oz/75g cream cheese
- A few drops of vanilla extract
- Large tier
- 3 1/2 sticks/14oz/400g butter, softened
- 8 3/4 cups/2lb 2oz/1kg
- confectioners' sugar
- generous 1/2 cup/4 1/2oz/120g cream cheese
- A few drops of vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups/5oz/150g cake flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup/2oz/50g unsweetened cocoa
- 3 tsp/ 1/2oz/15g baking powder
- scant 1/4 cup/2floz/50ml red coloring
- 1 3/4 lb/800g rolled fondant
- 9 in/23cm cake board
- Large tier
- 5 3/4 sticks/ 1 lb 7oz/650g butter, softened
- 3 1/4 cups/1 lb 7oz/50g superfine sugar
- 10 eggs
- large pinch salt
- 2 1/3 cups/10 1/2oz/288g all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups/10 1/2oz/288g cake flour, sifted
- 3/4 cup/3oz/75g unsweetened cocoa
- 2 tbsp plus 1 1/8 tsp/1 1/4oz/35g baking powder
- scant 1/2 cup/3 1/2floz/100ml red coloring
- 2 3/4 lb/1.25kg rolled fondant 12in/30cm
- For the buttercream:
- Small tier
- 3/4 stick/3oz/80g butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups/7oz/200g confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp/1oz/25g cream cheese
- A few drops of vanilla extract
- Medium tier
- 2 1/4 sticks/9oz/250g butter, softened
- 5 1/4 cups/1 lb 5oz/600g confectioners' sugar
- generous 1/3 cup/2.6oz/75g cream cheese
- A few drops of vanilla extract
- Large tier
- 3 1/2 sticks/14oz/400g butter, softened
- 8 3/4 cups/2lb 2oz/1kg
- confectioners' sugar
- generous 1/2 cup/4 1/2oz/120g cream cheese
- A few drops of vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups/5oz/150g cake flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup/2oz/50g unsweetened cocoa
- 3 tsp/ 1/2oz/15g baking powder
- scant 1/4 cup/2floz/50ml red coloring
- 1 3/4 lb/800g rolled fondant
- 9 in/23cm cake board
- Large tier
- 5 3/4 sticks/ 1 lb 7oz/650g butter, softened
- 3 1/4 cups/1 lb 7oz/50g superfine sugar
- 10 eggs
- large pinch salt
- 2 1/3 cups/10 1/2oz/288g all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups/10 1/2oz/288g cake flour, sifted
- 3/4 cup/3oz/75g unsweetened cocoa
- 2 tbsp plus 1 1/8 tsp/1 1/4oz/35g baking powder
- scant 1/2 cup/3 1/2floz/100ml red coloring
- 2 3/4 lb/1.25kg rolled fondant 12in/30cm
- For the buttercream:
- Small tier
- 3/4 stick/3oz/80g butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups/7oz/200g confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp/1oz/25g cream cheese
- A few drops of vanilla extract
- Medium tier
- 2 1/4 sticks/9oz/250g butter, softened
- 5 1/4 cups/1 lb 5oz/600g confectioners' sugar
- generous 1/3 cup/2.6oz/75g cream cheese
- A few drops of vanilla extract
- Large tier
- 3 1/2 sticks/14oz/400g butter, softened
- 8 3/4 cups/2lb 2oz/1kg
- confectioners' sugar
- generous 1/2 cup/4 1/2oz/120g cream cheese
- A few drops of vanilla extract