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Copycat Choco Tacos
By msippigrl
Ice cream waffle bowls are warmed and reshaped then filled with ice cream and topped with melted chocolate and crus...
- 4 ice cream waffle bowls (Keebler brand recommended)
- 1 pint Fudge Ripple ice cream, or other chocolate-swirled vanilla ice cream)(I used Blue Bunny Sweet Freedom Bunny Tracks)
- 6 ounces milk chocolate flavored candy bark (I used 2 cubes)
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts
Chinese Chow Mein
By msippigrl
Panda Express copycat recipe with the same great flavor but with a lot less oil !
- 2 (6 oz) packages chow mein noodles (I used Wel-Pac brand Chow Mein Stir-Fry Noodles)
- 2 teaspoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons sesame seed oil
- Half a medium yellow onion, julienned (1/2 cup)
- 1/4 head green cabbage, julienned (I had about 2 1/2 c.)
- Dash garlic salt
- Dash salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce, to taste
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, or to taste
No-Bake Raspberry Cream Pie
By msippigrl
Impress your holiday guests with this festive layered pie! Graham cracker crust, no-bake cheesecake filling, and a ...
- Cream Cheese Layer:
- 1 (2-extra servings size) pre-made graham cracker crust
- 4 ounces (half of 8 oz block) cream cheese, slightly softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 of 8 oz. tub Cool Whip (2 cups), reserve remainder for garnish
- Raspberry Topping:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons white corn syrup
- 2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed
Coconut Fluff Cake
By msippigrl
Decadent homemade coconut cake with the most tender crumb of any cake I've ever eaten
- NOTE: All ingredients must be at room temperature.
- Sift together . . .
- 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 4 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- Then Add . . .
- 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 1/8 cups milk
- Beat . . .
- for 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer until batter is well-blended and glossy.
- Then Add . . .
- 3/4 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup egg whites, unbeaten
- Beat . . .
- for 2 more minutes.
Broccoli and Cheese Sauce
By msippigrl
Makes a great side dish with anything
- 6 - 8 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons margarine (I used Smart Balance brand, Original)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch paprika
- 1 1/3 cups whole milk or half-and-half (or combination)
- 1 (8 oz) block Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)(I used 2%)
Marbled Million Dollar Pound Cake
By msippigrl
The recipe below is for the classic million dollar pound cake
- 1 lb. (4 sticks) butter, softened (I used 3 salted and 1 unsalted)
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 extra-large eggs, room temperature (I used 5 Jumbos)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled measurement)
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract*
Ding Dong Cake
By msippigrl
Reminiscent of the famous snack cake we all loved as kids! A thick layer of homemade cream filling sandwiched betwe...
- For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients to prepare as listed on box) --OR--
- your favorite homemade chocolate cake batter, prepared
- For the Cream Filling:
- 1 cup milk
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 sticks (1 c.) butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 (12-oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
Crawfish Etouffee
By msippigrl
Bring home the great flavors of the Bayou with this family favorite Cajun classic, Crawfish Etouffee! Serve with ho...
- 2 (12 ounce) packages frozen crawfish tails, thawed*
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter (I used salted)
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 - 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or minced
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth (with enough water to measure 2 cups)
- 3 - 4 tablespoons Hunt's tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Tony Chachere's Original Creole seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper, ground
- Dash cayenne pepper, optional
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chives (or 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion tops)
Blueberries and Cream Trifle
By msippigrl
Cake cubes, pudding, and homemade blueberry sauce layered in a clear bowl
- FOR THE CAKE:
- Bake or purchase a vanilla pound cake or angel food cake. Allow to come to room temperature, then cut into 1" cubes (Optional step- I trimmed off crusts first). Lay out in a single layer on a large baking sheet; set aside.
- FOR THE SAUCE:
- 3 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup cold tap water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- FOR THE CREAM:
- 4 ounces (half an 8-oz block) cream cheese
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 small box vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
- 12 - 16 ounces Cool Whip, divided
Minnie Mouse Oreo Cookies
By msippigrl
Perfect sweet treats for a child's Minnie (or Mickey) mouse themed birthday party!
- For each "mouse" you will need 1 large sandwich cookie and 1 mini sandwich cookie. (The Minnie and Mickey in the center of plate uses 1 large cookie and 2 minis, edges are attached with melted chocolate.)
- Regular size Oreos chocolate or vanilla sandwich cookies
- Mini Oreos (chocolate or vanilla)
- Melted chocolate for "glue" (dark for chocolate cookies, white for vanilla cookies)
- Red or pink melting chocolate for the bows (or small edible candy bows)