Denise's Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream
1 chocolate cake mix or homemade equivalent
4 to 6 ounces cream cheese
3 to 5 tablespoons peanut butter
1/4 to 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
Sugar or Splenda to taste
Dash of vanilla or other flavoring
1/8 to 1/4 cup milk
Shaved chocolate, sprinkles, whipped cream, chocolate syrup or any other
topping.
Mix cake according to package directions or mix up your own cake batter.
Generously spray and flour your
Cook's Choice Gourmet Bowl Maker and pour cake batter in each well
to slightly under or right at the fill line. Bake at 350 for 12 to 15
minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
While the cake bowls are baking, soften 4 ounces of cream cheese in the
microwave. Starting with the smallest amounts, add the peanut butter,
cocoa, splenda, vanilla or other flavoring and mix well. If this mixture
isn't of an easily spoonable/spreadable texture, add small amounts of milk
and mix well after each addition until the mixture is creamy. The
consistencies of peanut butter and cream cheese vary so just add and mix
until the filling is to your liking.
When the cake bowls are done, remove them from the oven. If they've risen
above the pan, use a strand of dental floss or a sharp knife to gently
slice the excess off each bowl until the cake is even with the pan. Turn
the pan upside down over a clean surface, lightly tap it a few times with
a knife, and gently shake until the cake bowls come out. Turn them right
side up and fill each well with the cream cheese and peanut butter
mixture. You can swirl it, mound it, play with it until you like how it
looks. Top with shaved chocolate, sprinkles, whipped cream, chocolate
syrup or any other topping you like.
Denise -
http://www.cookschoice.com
My talented niece, Audrey sent some graphics for the website to liven
it up. Audrey has so much artistic ability. I have none
what-so-ever. I appreciate her abilities. She also write a very nice
blog. I love going to her blog and reading everything she writes. I
noticed a recipe for hummingbird nectar and tips on her blog.
AudreyJean's Blog
Sandra in Oregon was wanting some rhubarb recipes. I have a TNT recipe
that I have used for years that I love to take to church suppers and
reunions. Everyone and I mean EVERYONE loves it. What is so laughable is
to see their faces when they find out it is made from rhubarb!!
Rhubarb Surprise Dessert
CRUST:
1 cups oleo, softened
2/3 cups powdered sugar
2 cups flour
Mix as for pie crust, cutting oleo into dry ingredients and lightly press
in bottom of 9 x 13-inch cake pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
FILLING:
5 cups diced rhubarb
1/4 cup water
Simmer till tender. Add 1 cup sugar and 1 (3-ounce) package red Jell-O (I
use Strawberry). Stir till Jell-O is dissolved and set aside. Combine 1
regular package vanilla pudding (not instant), and 1 regular package
tapioca pudding (not instant) and 3 cups milk. Cook till thickened and mix
with the rhubarb mixture, add 1 teaspoon almond flavoring and pour over
crust. Cool and refrigerate till serving time. Serve with whipped topping.
(I just spread a container of whipped topping on the dessert.)
Hint - I mix the puddings in 1 cup of cold milk, while I am heating the
other 2 cups of milk over low medium heat. Just as it is coming to a boil
(tiny bubbles around the edge), I stir up the pudding mixture and add it
to the hot milk stirring constantly and the process goes faster. Don't
forget the almond flavoring!!!
From LINDA IN SE IA
The May Alphabetical Index of Recipes was
updated this morning. Recipes from the newsletters May 1-5 have
been added.
This is for Pat as requested in the May 6th , 2007 Recipe exchange
Letter
Cajun Cafe's Bourbon Chicken Copycat/Clone
1/2 C. soy sauce
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/2 t. garlic powder
1 t. powdered ginger
2 T. dried minced onion
1/2 C. bourbon whiskey
1 lb. boneless chicken leg or thigh meat cut into bite size chunks
2 T. white wine
Cooked white rice, optional
In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger,
onion and bourbon; stir until sugar has dissolved. Add chicken and stir to
coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Place chicken and the marinade in an 8 x 8 inch glass baking dish and bake
in a preheated 350°F. oven for 45 minutes, basting every 10 minutes with
pan juices. Remove chicken. Scrape pan juices with all the brown bits into
a frying pan. Heat over medium heat and add white wine. Stir and add
chicken. Serve immediately
with pan juices over cooked rice.
Serves 4.
Dear Nancy and Friends - All the talk about potato salad got me craving
it so I had to make a batch, Yummmm it was good! Here's the recipe I use -
you will be surprised at the taste of something so simple!
Ranch Potato Salad
5lbs potatoes - boiled and cubed (I use the red ones)
1/2 cup diced cucumber - peel, quarter lengthwise, and remove seeds, then
dice
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced onion
4 or 5 boiled eggs, diced
1 Tbl spicy mustard
2 packs of dry ranch dressing mix
2 tea. dill weed
1 tea. white pepper (careful, it's hotter then black)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup real mayo (I use Hellman's)
Paprika to dress
Mix dry ranch dressing mix with sour cream and mayo. Add to rest of
ingredients and mix well. Chill overnight for the best taste. Add
additional mayo if needed.
TeaHag in Upstate NY
Dear Nancy,
Hello I have been wondering about a recipe for a long time now. It was one
I had in home economics in high school. Well actually I'm trying to find a
recipe like it or find the recipe itself. It was like a braided bread
with a cream cheese and cherry filling. Do you or anyone else know of
a recipe like this.any help would be appreciated .
thank you, Bunnyb
What a beautiful family you have, Tona.! Your story was wonderful, and
I know everyone enjoyed reading it, as much as I did. Thanks for sharing
"memories" with us.
Nancy, you are the BEST. Just love your newsletter~
Sue
Nancy, this is one of my favorite Greek desserts.
Karidopita (Nut Cake)
2 cups chopped almonds
1 cup chopped walnuts
12 eggs (separated)
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup flour
Grind almonds and walnuts (medium) Mix together. Beat egg whites until
foamy. Beat yolks until yellow color. Fold egg yolks into the egg whites.
Add the flour and baking powder. Then add the almond and walnut mixture.
Mix all together and pour into greased and lightly floured 9X13 pan. Bake
in a 350 degree oven
for 30 to 35 minutes. While cake is still hot poke holes with a fork and
cover the surface with the syrup (recipe following).
Syrup:
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice plus 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind.
Mix above ingredients together and boil for 5-6 minutes. Cool and pour
over cake. You may cut normal pieces or diamond shaped.
Yield - 40 pieces
Florence, IL
Nancy, many thanks to you for making your recipe exchange the highlight
of our day. I hope you know how much we appreciate the time and money you
spend each day to bring us all together. I am sending my children's
favorite meatloaf recipe.
Pizza Meat Loaf
1 can Campbell's tomato soup (save 1/4 cup to pour over loaf)
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon oregano (crushed )
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 cup small bread cubes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped parsley ( I use 1 tsp dried)
1 egg slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground chuck
2 slices Mozzarella cheese
In a bowl blend the first 4 ingredients, then add all the other
ingredients except the ground chuck and the cheese. Mix thoroughly with
the beef. Shape into a loaf, and place in a shallow baking pan. Bake at
350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Pour remaining soup over the cooked
meat loaf and top with the Mozzarella cheese and bake until cheese is
melted.
Florence, IL
May 4 n/l Susana in Louisiana gave out her
7-Up Cake recipe. Susana, it
is a really good cake. And I like the glaze on top, no thick icing to muck
it up. Thank you for the keeper recipe.
Barb in OKC
Just wanted to remind everyone that Febreze is dangerous for pets if
they should lick fabric that was sprayed it could cause illness or worse.
Papricka
Comment
Snopes.com states this is not true. For more information check:
http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/febreze.asp
Nancy,
This is for the diabetic readers. Go to
www.glucerna.com/offer for
a coupon for a box of their cereal. You need the code DYOU1. Thanks
to all.
Karen, SW Arkansas
For Linda on Saturday --- No Cook Raspberry Chipolte (Pepper) Jelly. It
is fantastic!!! They made wonderful gifts for my library volunteers.
Raspberry Chipolte (Pepper) Jelly
1/2 g (Must be one 1.59 ounce pouch Ball Fruit Jell Freezer Jam)
1 1/2 cups sugar
2-3 chipotle chiles in adobo
4 cups crushed raspberries
Combine freezer jam pectin and sugar in a medium bowl, stirring to evenly
blend. Set aside.
In food processor or blender, purée 2-3 chipotle peppers and 3 tablespoons
adobo sauce; remove seeds from peppers if less heat is desired. Add
chipotle pepper purée and crushed raspberries to pectin mixture. Stir for
3 minutes. Serve immediately, if desired.
For longer storage, ladle jam into clean freezer jars, leaving 1/2-inch
headspace; apply lids. Let stand until thickened, about 30 minutes.
Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
Yield: about five 8-ounce jars.
Amanda from Spring, TX
Watery Potato Salad
To Boots in VA ....... My tater salad did the same thing. I put the
celery in a strainer first thing then blot dry using a paper towel. Use
dried chopped onions to reconstitute this seems to help take care of the
watery problem.
Bev - Oregon
Fran in Anderson, CA was looking for the silver balls for cookies in
Sunday's newsletter. They are called silver dragees (dra-gays) and
any shop with candy-making supplies should carry them. I have found them
in craft stores around the Holidays in their candy-making section. Be very
careful, though, as they are extremely hard and you could break a tooth.
Also, I wouldn't give them to young children. The ones you could buy in
the '60s were softer than the ones that are sold today.
I just love all the work you put into this newsletter, Nancy. It's the
highlight of my
day!
VT Maid in PA
To Fran from Anderson, CA. you can get the little silver balls from
Wal-Mart. They have a Wilton Cake Decorating section, and I have
gotten them from there. Use to see these on a lot of wedding cakes, but
now, they use other things. Hope you find them.
Louisiana Lady
Hi Nancy! This is for Fran In Anderson, CA. Hi Fran! The silver balls
are called "dragees."
You can find then at a Michael's Craft store in the cake decorating
department. Some of the gourmet markets carry them, too. There are many
cake decorating companies on the web. Sugarcraft.com has them. Even
Amazon.com sells them. I found a large variety of sizes here at DRAGEES at
www.thebakerskitchen.com.
Good luck!
Andee In Los Angeles
Fran from Anderson, Ca. inquired about the candy silver balls for
decorations on cookies, etc. I have not purchased them lately, but in
the past, I have found them at the supermarket close to the spice section
or baking section. I don't remember which because the spices and baking
section are adjacent to one another at the Kroger store where I trade.
Margaret in MS
Fro Fran RE: Dragees- Little Silver balls Used to decorate baked
goods.
Got myself a little Education after I sent the original answer to the
question about Dragees. According to
www.recipezaar.com it's pronounced dra- ZHAY. Turns out a lawyer in CA
filed a lawsuit or threatened to because people were eating the dragees
that were covered in real silver. Like you're gonna eat that many.!! This
goes back some years as far as I could read 1993 or so. Sur La Table
stopped selling in them in 2003. Anyway, CA cannot sell them and Amazon
can't ship them there. Go figure. So I don't know what to say. Sorry to be
the bearer of bad news. Maybe someone could get them and send them to you
as a private citizen?
Cheryl, Charlotte
In the May 5 recipe exchange, Barb from OKC mentioned making iced
coffee using French press coffee. What is that? Also, she used fat free
Eagle Brand (how much)? Does this make just one serving at a time?
Joan in OKC
To Gail in LA (5/5/07) regarding total calories in 11 oz. can of
mandarin oranges, I have always thought it was including the liquid
(unless it stated "drained"). Have you tried measuring the entire contents
of the can to see if the oranges AND liquid measure one cup? (two 1/2 cup
servings).
Barbara in AL
This question is for Sara, MN that submitted the
Best Lasagna recipe in the May
6, 2007 newsletter.
One of the ingredients you mentioned is 1 can of tomato sauce. What size
of tomato sauce? You indicate a small can of tomato paste and a small can
of mushrooms, but not the size of the tomato sauce. Could you please
advise. Thanks. Diana in KCK
Hi to all! I am a fairly new diabetic and have been sticking to
my diet pretty good. I've lost 24 pounds since I was diagnosed Feb. 22,
2007. Seem to be at a stand still on the wieght loss for now. I've mostly
kept my BS in a good range. I have been buying homegrown strawberries
since they came in and I discovered fat- free and sugar-free Cool Whip.
Evil Cool Whip!!! How can anybody just eat 2 tablespoons? Twice, I have
ended up eating the whole bowl almost in one setting! Not good. Well, it
was, but you know what I mean. I am wondering if I thawed out a bowl and
measured about 2 tablespoons of the Cool Whip and refreeze it and then
just take out one serving at a time, if this would work. I know, I would
still have to have the will power to just say no to more than i am
supposed to have. What do you all think?
Hey, I'm walking a little over 2 miles nearly every day. For me, an
overweight and confirmed couch potato, that's great. I just dread the
really hot weather that's coming. It was 86° today.
I will keep watching for diabetic info on here. Yes, I know to talk to my
doctor about things.
You all have a great and blessed day!
Sandee in a hot enough West TN
For Iris in VA wanting to use a convection oven. I haven't used
the oven on my stove for many years. (I store my pots and pans in it.) I
have a microwave/convection oven (I had one of the original ones and am on
my third one now.) I cook/roast/bake everything in it. In my experience
this is how I use it: I don't bother to preheat because it heats very
quickly. I can use glass/metal/silicone pans. If the recipe calls for you
to cook/bake something for 20-25 min I check it just before the 20 minutes
are up. I haven't found anything I can't cook in my machine. I can also
cook with the combination micro/convection. Cooks fast and still
browns/crisps.
Just think of it as a small oven that will do anything your big one will
only a little bit faster. Saves a lot of electricity.
Be sure to read your manual and read some of the recipes to get an idea of
how to cook something in it. I think you'll find that you will use it a
lot.
Hope this helps, Marge in OH
I love reading your newsletter everyday. I love to cook and enjoy all
the recipes so much. I like to see different recipes that come from all
over so many different areas. Keep up the good work every one.
Paulette from Ala.
I am looking for a recipe for jam or jelly made in a bread
machine. Is there anyone out there that can help me?
Thanks, Wendy, MI
I love Carrabba's and found this recipe for Spicy Sausage lentil soup
Spicy Sausage Lentil Soup
1 tbl olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 celery stalks, sliced
6 ounces Smoked sausage ( such as kielbasa) coarsely chopped
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
4 cups water
2 cups green lentils
1 strip ( 3 inches long) orange rind
1 tsp crumbled dried marjoram
1 tsp crumble dried savory
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 potatoes, peel and diced
salt and pepper to taste
In large saucepan, heat oil over med. heat. add onion and cook for 5
min's. stirring occasionally. Add celery and sausage, cook for 5 min's.
stirring occasionally, Add stock, water, lentils, orange rind, marjoram
and savory, bring to a boil reduces heat, cover partially and simmer for
30 min's.
Add carrots, and potatoes, cover partially, and simmer, stirring
occasionally for 35 min's. or until lentils are tender. Discard rind,
season with salt and pepper to taste.
I made with hot sausage and used hot dry peppers in place of pepper
Mc
Nancy:
Please tell Lisa (East Texas) thanks for the Carrabba’s Chicken soup
recipe. However I don’t think this is the one I am talking about. The one
I have eaten there does not have potatoes, green bell pepper or tomatoes
in it. It is a clear chicken soup with a little carrots and pasta in it.
Darlene (NeeNaw, Garland, TX)
This is for Sue in Florida
I don't know which 7-Up Cake recipe you were asking about. The one I sent
in has no filling and no batter on top. A glaze tops my recipe.
See copy that follows - hope it helps
Glazed Lemon Cake
1 package (18-1/4 ounce) white cake mix
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 cup lemon-lime soda
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, oil and eggs; beat on
medium speed for one minute. Gradually beat in soda. Pour into a greased
9x13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until
cake springs back when lightly touched in the center. Combine
confectioners sugar and lemon juice with wire whisk until smooth;
carefully spread over warm cake. Let cool before serving.
Susana in Louisiana
Re:banner to announce the birth of her grandchild
I have seen banners made at Office Max. I imagine Staples would do it too.
I apologize if this is a repeat and I missed seeing it.
Margo/Boston
Hi friends, need your help again. Our Church is having a bake sale
in June, I am in charge of it. Please tell me the best way to package
cookies and cakes for the sale. Cakes especially have me baffled, really
can't afford to purchase boxes. Thanks,
Boots in Va.
For Karen T.
Re: Microwave Very Easy
Pralines.
I think the heavy cream would work okay. Someone that knows more about
whipping cream vs. heavy cream ... please help us out here.
Thanks Tona in Bama
I am looking for a Butterscotch Pie Recipe. Thanks again Nancy for all
your hard work.
Lucy in Ky.
Comment
There is one on the May Alphabetical List. You may want to try it
out. Peanut Butter
Butterscotch Pie.
Nancy
Athena, your tuna
salad recipe has no amount for spinach ---frozen or fresh? When
are the beans added? Please describe the assembly of the salad.
Thanks FW
Does anyone have the recipe for salad dressing made with saltine
crackers?
Karen in TX
I just recently added my name to my church's food ministry list. I will
need to prepare a meal for families with new babies, family members
that are in the hospital and people who have lost loved ones. I was
wondering if anyone would have some ideas for me. Some of these meals can
also be frozen ahead of time, which might work best for me since I work
full-time and will also need to deliver these meals.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Melissa B. in Missouri
On the day before pay day, finding my cupboards bare, I came up with
this quick skillet dinner.
Bare Cupboard Skillet Supper
4 pork chops
salt and pepper to taste
1 can (14-3/4 oz) beef broth
1 can (14 oz) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg. (7 oz) elbow macaroni, uncooked
Salt and pepper pork chops and brown on both sides (about 1 minute per
side). Add beef broth and tomatoes to skillet. When liquid comes to a
boil, add macaroni. When mixture returns to a boil, turn heat down to
allow mixture to gently boil. Cover skillet and cook for 10 minutes. I
stirred once during cooking.
My husband would eat it again. that's the real test at our house.
grannym IL
Nancy,
Can you tell me why I sometimes get your newsletter, and other times
don’t? The last one I got was May 2, and I know you don't send one out on
Thursday's. Here it is Sunday evening, and I'm anxiously awaiting to read
your newsletter, but have not received one since May 2. So I have to
resort to going back to one of the old newsletters to find the newsletter
index. I then click on the ones I've missed to I can keep updated on them.
Any idea why I don't always get them?
Thank you so much. I appreciate all of the effort you put into putting out
this wonderful newsletter. I certainly miss it when it isn't in my e-mail
box each night.
Be blessed!! Cindi in Nebraska
Comment
Your mail server (isp) is blocking it for some reason. One member's
treasure is another isp's spam.
Nancy
To Iris in VA,
I got the recipe for the "Diet
Pop Cake" from a friend whose child could not eat eggs. It sure
works for me since I am ALWAYS on some dang diet and my husband is
diabetic. We both get the benefit of the egg-less and oil-less cake; since
we both are suckers for the sweeter things in life. Hope you give it a try
and let me know how you like it.
Diane in Longview, Washington
Hi Nancy and sweet kitties:
I missed the recipe for peeled uncooked shrimp in marinade. Please tell me
what newsletter it was in.
Phyllis in Phoenix
This is for JW Hawaii, who requested the Kentucky Derby Pie recipe in
the Saturday, May 5th newsletter.
Beth in KC
Kentucky Derby Pie
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup English walnuts, chopped (or pecans)
1 cup chocolate chip
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 each pie crust (9 inch)
Mix flour and sugar. Add eggs, then butter. Add nuts, chocolate chips and
vanilla.
Add bourbon. Mix thoroughly . Pour into unbaked pie shell. Preheat oven to
350ºF and bake for 35-45 minutes.
Test with tooth pick. Pie should be chewy but not runny
Source: Dugger at
www.grouprecipes.com
This is for Lisa in E Texas asking for help with her dog that is
diabetic this site is great
BD
Diabetes > Learning Center > Caring for a Pet with Diabetes > Diabetes in
Dogs > Monitoring Your Dog
Hope this help
Caroline MO
I've enjoyed this recipe site for a long time - thanks to Nancy's
untiring efforts for us subscribers- and want to suggest to Sally in Pa.
about an easy way to get rid of ants as I've too had this problem. I keep
a small spray bottle filled with vinegar and at the first site of ants I
spray them with the vinegar and it seems to do the trick. It helps to get
them at the site of entry.
Helen J. in Michigan
Hi everybody Nancy I just want to say I really enjoy your newsletter. I
was wondering if anyone out in Nancyland would have any ideas on how to
keep ticks out of my house. I live in the country and keep finding the
little creatures crawling on my doors. I have found 2 ticks on myself and
one on my daughter. I just need some suggestions on what to do, this is
really becoming a problem. Thank you Jamie in Maine
Mathew Buckner
Dear Marge
I have wrestled with my conscience about keeping my cats indoors
when I know they would love to be outside exploring this great big world
of ours (and theirs). What made up my mind was the fact that I had this
beautiful male cat named Patches whom I kept indoors but he wanted out
soooo badly that one afternoon I decided to let him enjoy the outdoors. We
lived at the back of a 40-acre orange grove so I thought he would be
fairly safe. That very first time I let him out, he went down to the road
and was killed by a car. He paid dearly for his few moments of freedom,
and it broke my heart. It's a hard call to make -- do you keep them safe
or give them their freedom and take your chances?? Would love to hear some
other thoughts about this.
Ann in Florida
For Linda in Grass Valley, I agree...we are very lucky women to have
had that relationship with our Grannies :-)
Tona in Bama
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