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Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting

January 18
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Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
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12-18 cupcakes or 1 cake 5 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
12-18 cupcakes or 1 cake 5 Minutes
Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
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Servings Prep Time
12-18 cupcakes or 1 cake 5 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
12-18 cupcakes or 1 cake 5 Minutes
Ingredients
Servings: cupcakes or 1 cake
Instructions
  1. Beat butter and cream cheese in a blender until creamy.
  2. Add the confectioners sugar and milk until you reach your desired consistency. Can thin with extra milk if needed.
  3. Add the raspberry powder a teaspoon at a time until you reach your preferred taste.
  4. Frost your cookies or cakes. Can store extra frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before frosting.
Homemade Raspberry Powder
  1. You can make your own raspberry powder by grinding a 1 ounce package of freeze-dried berries in a spice grinder or food processor. Use a sieve to strain and remove any bits of the seeds. Discard the seeds and store the powder in an airtight bag or spice jar.
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Easy Chicken Pot Pie

October 20
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Easy Chicken Pot Pie
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6-8 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6-8 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Easy Chicken Pot Pie
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Servings Prep Time
6-8 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6-8 servings 15 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: servings
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl combine the chicken, veggies, soup, milk cheese, green onion and seasonings. Pour into frozen pie shell.
  2. Roll out the thawed pie crust sheet and cut into shapes or into strips to create a lattice design on top of the pot pie. Lay shapes over the top or weave the strips into any pattern you like. Brush with milk or egg if desired.
  3. Place pie on a baking sheet to prevent any dripping. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Serve with extra cheese & green onion if desired.
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Strawberry Muffins

July 14
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Strawberry Muffins
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12 muffins 15-20 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 muffins 15-20 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Strawberry Muffins
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12 muffins 15-20 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
12 muffins 15-20 Minutes
Cook Time
30 Minutes
Ingredients
Servings: muffins
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and line a 12 cup muffin tin with liners. Spray liners and pan with non-stick cooking spray to prevent excess batter at the top of muffin from sticking.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  3. Beat the butter and sugar until well combined, approximately 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each and scraping sides of the bowl. Beat in vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. Add the flour mix in small batches, alternating with the milk and ending with the dry ingredients.
  5. Toss the diced strawberries with 2 T extra flour to keep them from dropping to the bottom of the batter. Set aside 1/2-2/3 cups of the berries. Gently stir in the remaining berries into the batter until they're just incorporated.
  6. Scoop batter into the muffin liners evenly, they will be full. Top the batter with remaining berries and sprinkle with brown sugar.
  7. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a pick comes out clean. If any batter sticks to the edges, use a knife to loosen it. Let muffins cool in the pan for another 20-30 minutes. Then place them on a rack to completely cool. Serve while tops are crispy.
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Aunt Sarana’s Chocolate Cake

October 20
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Aunt Sarana's Chocolate Cake
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This dense cake is similar to a chocolate pound cake. It's lovely with icing but also with fruit and a light glaze. A really versatile dessert to serve for many occasions!
Servings Prep Time
1 loaf cake 15 Minutes
Cook Time
40-45 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
1 loaf cake 15 Minutes
Cook Time
40-45 Minutes
Aunt Sarana's Chocolate Cake
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This dense cake is similar to a chocolate pound cake. It's lovely with icing but also with fruit and a light glaze. A really versatile dessert to serve for many occasions!
Servings Prep Time
1 loaf cake 15 Minutes
Cook Time
40-45 Minutes
Servings Prep Time
1 loaf cake 15 Minutes
Cook Time
40-45 Minutes
Ingredients
Chocolate Cake
Almond Cream Cheese Icing
Servings: loaf cake
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Sift the dry ingredients together to blend well. (not critical if you forget to sift)
  3. Add all other ingredients, adding the hot water mixed with the baking soda last.
  4. Beat or mix with spoon until blended.
  5. Bake in a greased loaf pan 40-45 minutes or until a pick comes out clean. For a 9 x 9 square pan, bake appx. 35 minutes. For 12 cupcakes, bake 15-20 minutes checking often.
  6. Cool completely before frosting.
Almond Cream Cheese Icing
  1. Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add almond extract and then confectioners sugar one cup at a time until you reach the consistency you desire. You can add the teaspoons of milk in between sugar, and add more if icing gets too thick.
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Blueberry Maple Cupcakes

July 2
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Blueberry Maple Cupcakes
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Servings Prep Time
24 mini cupcakes 20 minutes
Cook Time
12-18 minutes
Servings Prep Time
24 mini cupcakes 20 minutes
Cook Time
12-18 minutes
Blueberry Maple Cupcakes
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Servings Prep Time
24 mini cupcakes 20 minutes
Cook Time
12-18 minutes
Servings Prep Time
24 mini cupcakes 20 minutes
Cook Time
12-18 minutes
Ingredients
Cupcakes
Frosting
Servings: mini cupcakes
Instructions
  1. For the cupcakes: whisk the flour and salt in a bowl.
  2. Beat the softened butter in a separate bowl with a mixer on medium-high until smooth.
  3. Add sugar and beat until creamy. Add 2 eggs one at a time then the vanilla and maple extract.
  4. Beat in the flour mixture in three batches on low speed, alternating with the milk until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter among muffin cups and bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes for full-sized cupcakes or 12-18 minutes for mini cupcakes or until tops spring back. Remove onto wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Beat the butter, confectioners sugar, and salt in a mixer on medium speed until just combined.
  2. Add the vanilla and lemon zest and beat until creamy, 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the milk until fluffy, about 1 minute.
  4. Frost the maple cupcakes and top with blueberries and drizzle with maple syrup
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Sweet Scones

March 15
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Sweet Scones
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Servings Prep Time
18-20 small scones 10 minutes
Cook Time
10-12 minutes
Servings Prep Time
18-20 small scones 10 minutes
Cook Time
10-12 minutes
Sweet Scones
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Servings Prep Time
18-20 small scones 10 minutes
Cook Time
10-12 minutes
Servings Prep Time
18-20 small scones 10 minutes
Cook Time
10-12 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: small scones
Instructions
  1. Combine all dry ingredients. Cut in the butter with a pastry knife or fork until it is granulated.
  2. Add milk and stir until blended. The mixture will be sticky.
  3. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead 10-15 times until smooth. Roll or pat out and cut with a biscuit cutter.
  4. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet about 2" apart. Bake at 425 degrees approximately 10-12 minutes or until very slightly browned.
  5. Cool on rack or serve warm with fruit spreads, honey, fresh fruit and cream, or even ice cream.
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Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

August 16
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tutti-frutti cupcakes
Pink Lemonade Cupcakes
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Servings Prep Time
15-20 cupcakes 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
15-20 cupcakes 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
tutti-frutti cupcakes
Pink Lemonade Cupcakes
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Servings Prep Time
15-20 cupcakes 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings Prep Time
15-20 cupcakes 15 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: cupcakes
Instructions
  1. Mix dry ingredients with eggs, oil, milk and lemonade and beat until smooth.
  2. Add the lemon zest and pink food color. (baking will dilute the intensity of the batter color so add extra for pinker cakes. You can also substitute a white cake mix for the lemon for a brighter pink. If you substitute, increase the amount of zest for more lemon flavor.
  3. Fill baking cups (or cake pans) and bake according to the cake mix instructions on the box. Check often to prevent browning.
  4. Cool completely and frost with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing: 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened * 1 stick of butter, softened* 2lbs confectioners sugar* 2 t vanilla* juice of one lemon* yellow food color
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Fancy Egg Scramble

May 7
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brunch casserole
Fancy Egg Scramble
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Servings Prep Time
9 x 13 casserole 30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
9 x 13 casserole 30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
brunch casserole
Fancy Egg Scramble
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Servings Prep Time
9 x 13 casserole 30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Servings Prep Time
9 x 13 casserole 30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: casserole
Instructions
  1. Melt the first 3 Tablespoons butter in large skillet. Add the meat or mushrooms (or combination) and brown, adding the green onions at the end.
  2. Add the 12 beaten eggs to the meat mixture and scramble. Set aside. (mixture will appear moderately moist)
  3. Make the sauce by melting the 2 Tablespoons butter and whisk in the 2 Tablespoons of flour and pepper.
  4. Add 2 Cups milk and whisk over med/low heat until slightly thickened. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  5. Pour sauce over the scrambled egg mixture and gently fold together. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 casserole dish.
  6. Melt the remaining 4 Tablespoons butter in a large pan and toss in the bread cubes and paprika. Stir until bread is coated with the butter and then top the casserole with the croutons.
  7. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  8. Let casserole come to room temperature and then bake at 350 degrees uncovered for 30 minutes.
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Breakfast Shortcakes & Creme Fraiche

March 19
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berry shortcake
Breakfast Shortcakes & Creme Fraiche
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Servings Prep Time
12-14 2" biscuits 15 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
14-16 minutes 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12-14 2" biscuits 15 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
14-16 minutes 45 minutes
berry shortcake
Breakfast Shortcakes & Creme Fraiche
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Servings Prep Time
12-14 2" biscuits 15 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
14-16 minutes 45 minutes
Servings Prep Time
12-14 2" biscuits 15 minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
14-16 minutes 45 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: 2" biscuits
Instructions
  1. In a bowl combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Cut in the butter with a pastry knife until crumbly. Stir in the milk with a fork and stir until a soft dough forms. You may need to add more milk. Once it resembles dough, you can use your hands to mix it together, then turn out on a floured surface and pat or roll out to 3/4" thick and cut out rounds with a 2" cutter.
  2. Place the biscuit rounds on an un-greased baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  3. Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees. Brush the tops of the biscuits with the beaten egg. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until slightly golden.
  4. Split and serve with fresh fruit and creme Fraiche
  5. Creme Fraiche: in a glass jar combine 2 cups heavy cream, 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice. Let this stand at room temperature for 8-12 hours in the loosely covered jar. Once it has begun to thicken, tightly cover the jar and refrigerate until ready to serve. Can add 2 tablespoons mild honey before serving, optional. (mason jars with screw lids make a nice container to make the creme)
  6. Optional additions to the berry shortcakes can be fruit curds, jams or jellies, ice cream or whipped toppings.
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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

October 25
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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing
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Servings Prep Time
1 layer cake 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
1 layer cake 10 minutes
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing
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Servings Prep Time
1 layer cake 10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
1 layer cake 10 minutes
Ingredients
Servings: layer cake
Instructions
  1. cream together the cream cheese and butter. add the vanilla. Mix 4 cups of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk, adding more sugar to stiffen the icing to the needed consistency. Add more milk if mixture gets too thick. Then add the cinnamon to taste. Frost the cakes or cupcakes and store the remaining icing in an airtight container.
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