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BANANA CUPCAKES
By bjnelson55
"This recipe was given to me by my mother, and I've since handed it down to my daughters," says Wanda Thole of Leon...
- FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- Colored sprinkles, optional
CROCKPOT CHICKEN CORN CHOWDER
By bjnelson55
From Twin Cities Live show 2010 Current champion of our hotdish challenge, Laurie Crowell of the Golden Fig step...
- 6 pieces bacon- cut into small pieces
- 1 tsp. Butter
- 1 medium onion-diced
- 2 celery stalks-chopped
- 2 carrots-chopped
- 2 medium sized red potatoes- diced
- 1 tsp. Garlic
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 2 TB flour
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 4 C corn (use fresh or canned, just be sure to get "crispy" corn w/no sugar added to it. )
- 1 1/2 C chicken stock
- 1 smoked chicken - cut or pulled to bite sized pieces
- 1 C white cheddar cheese
- 1/4 C fresh parsley-chopped
- 1/2 C cream
- 1 can corn + liquid in can
- Additional yellow cheddar cheese grated for garnish.
Red Velvet Cookies Recipe
By bjnelson55
In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugars until light and fluffy
- FROSTING:
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs, separated
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups (12 ounces) Nestlé® Tollhouse® Semi-Sweet Morsels
- 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
- 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
CURRIED TURKEY SALAD
By bjnelson55
From the South Beach Diet Supercharged
- Turkey - 12 ounces, cubed
- 1/3 cup fat-free plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green seedless grapes
- Diced celery, red onion and parsley
Maple Date Bars
By bjnelson55
Topped with a crumbly cookie topping, these bars are filled with gooey, fruity goodness and make a unique dessert f...
- 1 3/4 cups dates, pitted and finely chopped (about 12-ounces)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2-ounces)
- 1 cup regular oats
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
PATTY NEWMAN'S PIZZA DOUGH
By bjnelson55
Patty made this in her Black and Decker bread machine
- 1 cup beer
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2-1/2 cups flour
- 1 pkg (2 to 3 tsp.) dry yeast
- Vegetable oil as required
Classic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
By bjnelson55
The best vanilla ice cream is made with vanilla beans that have been steeped in custard to release their maximum fl...
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 1 vanilla bean
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 6 egg yolks
BLUEBERRY SOUR CREAM PANCAKES
By bjnelson55
The only pancake recipe I make for the kids as they won't eat another recipe
- FRUIT COMPOTE:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- PANCAKES:
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- (I substitute mashed bananas or chocolate chips for my kids)
MOM'S APPLE BARS
By bjnelson55
Taste like apple pie! Brings back so many memories from childhood as mom would bake these all the time on the farm
- PIE CRUST:
- 2-1/2 cups flour
- 1 cup shortening
- 3 Tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- FILLING:
- 6-8 sliced apples
- 1 to 1 -1/4 cups sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
LIQUID LUNCH PROTEIN SHAKE
By bjnelson55
In a blender process all ingredients until smooth
- 1 cup water
- 1 scoop whey protein isolate powder
- 1/2 half banana
- 1/2 cup frozen blackberries or blueberries
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon white kidney bean extract