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from Wheatberry Bakery & Cafe, Amherst, MA Makes one 9-inch round Despite its decadence, this cake calls out for a small dollop of whipped cream. For serving, beat 1/2 cup of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to soft peaks. Butter (for the...

from Beach Pea Baking Co, Kittery, ME Makes 36 cookies Mariah Roberts's take on the traditional oatmeal and chocolate-chip batter known as cowboy cookies includes coconut and white chips too. She refers to this as "a cowboy cookie with sass." 3 1/2 cups rolled oats 2 2/3 cups flour 3/4...

From Ming's Restaurant, Palo Alto, CA. Prep time: 35 minutes Cook time: 1 hour Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients: One 3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon white wine or water 1 clove garlic minced 1/4 teaspoon minced ginger 1/4 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice...

1/2 pound butter 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups brown sugar 4 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 scant teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup hot water 1 scant teaspoon salt 4 heaping cups flour 1 pound chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream together...

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise 3 tablespoons skim milk 1 tablespoon taco seasoning favorite flavor of dorito's tortilla chips Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with no stick cooking spray. Cut chicken into 1/2 inch strips. Combine mayo...

INGREDIENTS 300 g (1 1/2 cups) dark chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons milk 6 egg yolks 100 g (scant 1/4 cup) confectioner's sugar 500 ml (2 cups) thickened cream Fresh berries (optional) to serve DIRECTIONS: Place chocolate and milk in a heat proof bowl, set over a saucepan of boiling water...

1 pound ground turkey 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 tablespoon regular chili powder 1/2 tablespoon chipotle chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon chili...

Cupcakes 1 cup butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cocoa 2 1/2 cups cake flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup buttermilk 1 bottle (1 ounce) red food coloring Butter Cream Frosting (see recipe at below) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin pans...

4 cups four 1 1/4 cups hot water 1 cup chopped green onions 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 pound char siu (Chinese barbecued pork) or steamed lup cheong (Chinese sweet sausage), finely diced (optional) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil Oyster sauce In a bowl, combine flour and hot water...

1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup cornstarch pinch salt red food coloring-- a few drops 1 p;kg 3 oz strawberry Jello fresh strawberries baked pie shell whipped cream for top Combine sugar, water, cornstarch and salt. Cook over medium heat until it turns clear and thick. Remove from...

For the sauce: 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced 1/4 cup of water 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste For the salad: 1 lb of fresh lump crab meat, (shell/cartilage removed) 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons...

4 cups ham; cut into pieces 2 pkgs. (10oz) frozen broccoli 2 (10 3/4 oz.) cans cream of chicken soup 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup milk 2 tsp. lemon juice 8oz pkg. stuffing mix 1/4 cup melted margarine Cook broccoli according to directions on package. Preheat oven to 350F. Layer ham and then...

Ingredients for the cake: 2 c almond meal 3/4 c flax seed meal 3 t baking powder 1/4 t salt 3 eggs, separated plus 1 egg white 1 8-ounce package cream cheese 1/4 c macadamia oil (or coconut oil if you prefer) 2 T agave nectar 1/4 c fresh orange juice 1 T fresh orange zest (or to taste)...

1 package Twinkies (box of 10) 1 package frozen strawberries with sugar 1 package strawberry glaze 8 ounces cream cheese 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 medium container Cool Whip Cut Twinkies in half lengthwise, place in 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan with cream side up. Combine strawberries and glaze...

2 cups crushed vanilla wafers 1 cup crushed peanuts 1/2 cup melted butter 8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 cup powdered sugar 4 cups Cool Whip 2 small packages (3.4 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding 3 cups milk 1-1/2 ounces chocolate candy bar Mix vanilla wafers, 2/3...

2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp granulated sugar 3 tbsp butter or shortening 1 egg, beaten about 7 tbsp milk (almost 1/2 cup) Pinch salt 1. Sift together dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut in butter or shortening until texture is like fine meal. Combine egg...

The unusual combination of apples and red pumpkin makes an extremely delicious soup Preparation Time : 1 minutes Cooking Time : 15 minutes Servings : 4 INGREDIENTS Golden apples, cubed 2 Red pumpkin, cubed 250 grams Orange juice 1 cup Salt to taste Bay leaf 1 Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon Black...

4-5 small Yukon Gold potatoes 1 14.5 oz can cream style corn 2 oz cream cheese; or to taste 1 tablespoon butter and oil mixture 1/2 small onion; diced 2 cloves garlic; minced 1 tablespoon fresh green chili, use more if mild; or to taste 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth In a 2 quart saucepan...

1 pkg Golden Sugar Cookie Mix 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 large egg 1 teaspoon water 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 tub Milk Chocolate Frosting 1 tub Vanilla Frosting 3 (2.17 oz) pkgs Skittles Tropical Bite Size Candies Empty cookie mix into large bowl. Break up any lumps. Add flour to mix...

Sauce: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 4 green onions, sliced 1 cup tomato sauce 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 chicken breast fillets 1 egg, beaten 1 cup milk 1 cup flour peel from...