3 Sides of Crazy

Apricot Raisin Danish

2009-11-30T15:55:00.000-08:00

APRICOT RAISIN DANISH

1 cup butter

1 cup milk

1 1/2 cups water

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoon salt

2 tab yeast

4 beaten eggs

7 1/2 cups flour

Heat butter, milk and water in microwave until butter melts.
Cool slightly so you don't kill the yeast.
Add the sugar, salt and yeast to form a sponge.
Add the eggs. In a mixer with a dough hook attached, combine flour and yeast mixture.
Knead well. Put in refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Overnight is better.

Preheat oven 375 degrees.
Roll a ball of dough the size of a golf ball into a rope and coil into a circle. Make sure the center is thinner than the outer edges. Sometimes I prefer squares, but you justt have to work with your dough.
Fill with tablespoon of filling per danish (recipe below).
Let rise an hour.
Bake at for 15 minutes.
Frost with a powdered sugar/milk/vanilla glaze.

Cream cheese apricot raisin filling

1 bag large dried apricots
1/2 cup golden raisins, chopped

1/4 cup rum

Soak apricots and raisins in rum for an hour or overnight.
Drain off rum.
Set aside.

8oz pkg cream cheese

1 egg

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 tablespoons grated orange peel

Blend cream cheese, egg, powdered sugar and orange peel together until smooth.
Fold in apricots and raisins into the cream cheese mixture.

Tasty Tuesday is hosted by Jen over at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam
Tuesdays at the Table is hosted by Cole at All the Small Stuff
Tempt my Tummy Tuesday is hosted by Lisa at Blessed with Grace
Foodie Friday is hosted by Michael Lee at Designs by Gollum
Save Room for Dessert is hosted by Joy at OuR KrAzY KiTcHeN
Vintage Recipe Thursday is hosted by Joy at Joy of Desserts
What Did you Bake Today? is hosted by Kristen at OuR KrAzY KiTcHeN

Shameless promotion

2009-11-30T08:32:00.000-08:00

LOL I couldn't resist this email that came through my inbox this morning as shameless self promotion for the up coming cookie exchange over at OuR KrAzY KiTcHeN.

T H E ITALIAN ELBOW

An Italian grandmother is giving directions to her grown grandson who is coming to visit with his wife.

"You comma to de front door of the apartmenta. I am inna apartmenta 301.

There issa bigga panel at the front door. With you elbow , pusha button 301. I will buzza you in. Come inside, the elevator is on the right. Get in, and with you elbow , pusha 3.

When you get out, I'mma on the left. With you elbow , hit my doorbell."

"Grandma, that sounds easy, but, why am I hitting all these buttons with my elbow?

"What . . . .. .. You coming empty handed?"

Are you ready for the Christmas party at OuR KrAzY KiTcHeN? I know you're not coming empty handed! Don't forget to check it out and bring your favorite recipe link.

Toasted Bleu Cheese Dip ~ Monday Munchies

2009-11-29T19:34:00.000-08:00

TOASTED BLEU CHEESE DIP
8 slices bacon, diced
8 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup bleu cheese crumbles
2 teaspoons minced garlic, jar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
baby carrots, celery sticks & your favorite crackers (I like Vegetable thins)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large skillet saute' bacon until crisp.
Remove bacon with a slotted spoon.
Add garlic to bacon grease and saute until garlic.
Drain off bacon grease.
Beat cream cheese until smooth in a medium mixing bowl.
Add the cream and beat again until well blended.
Fold in bleu cheese crumbles, bacon pieces and chives.
Transfer to a small baking dish.
Bake 25 minutes until heated through and golden brown.
Sprinkle with parsley.
Serve with veggies and crackers.

Are you ready for the Christmas party at OuR KrAzY KiTcHeN? Don't forget to check it out and bring your favorite recipe link.

Menu Plan Monday

2009-11-29T15:00:00.000-08:00

Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I'm an Organizing Junkie

	DATE	BREAKFAST	LUNCH	DINNER
MONDAY	11/30	CEREAL	SANDWICHES	Salad
TUESDAY	12/1	TOAST	LEFTOVERS	Cocktail Meatballs with Tomato Saffron Sauce*
WEDNESDAY	12/2	YOGURT	SOUP	Chicken with Fiery Herb Sauce*
THURSDAY	12/3	FRUIT	CHEESE & FRUIT	Beef Tenderloins & Broccoli with Creamy Herb Sauce*
FRIDAY	12/4	OATMEAL	C.O.R.N.	Meatloaf with Mushroom Ragout*
SATURDAY	12/5	Southern Scramble*	Chocolate Bacon*	Roast Beef Melts*
SUNDAY	12/6	Northern Scramble*	Turkey Melts*	Raspberry Chicken Sandwiches*

*Recipes to follow soon!

Smile, it could be worse!

2009-11-27T23:59:00.000-08:00

I saw this sign at a new breakfast haunt and loved it so I thought I would share it with you.

Unattended children will be given an espresso and a free puppy!

Friday FIll Ins

2009-11-27T23:42:00.000-08:00

Hosted by Janet

1. Wait! Wait, don't forget to be thankful for all that leftover turkey for sandwiches today.
2. Thanksgiving is followed at once by a shopping frenzy.
3. The trouble is mot people forget the real reason for the season and get all caught up in the hype.
4. My mind is many miles away.
5. With a faint pop y knee clicked back into place.
6. The mesquite tree outside my window is all shadowy and ominous.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to hanging out with family, tomorrow my plans include a college football game and Sunday, I want to seriously relax!!

Always Give Thanks!

2009-11-25T22:48:00.000-08:00

I hope you and yours have a wonderful, safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Thirteen unrelated, but helpful tips...

2009-11-25T21:05:00.000-08:00

Visine is a fast fix for a sudden break out. It constricts the blood vessels soothing the redness and swelling.
Toothpaste will do the same thing.
Club soda will help loosen a rusty bolt.
A club soda dampened cloth used to wipe down chrome faucets will remove water spots and soap scum.
Soak your genuine gems in club soda over night and they will sparkle by morning.
Rinse your hair in club soda after swimming will prevent chlorine from turning your hair green.
6 cloves of garlic in 2 tablespoons of olive oil cured together for 2 days and then applied to your feet for 7 days will cure athlete's foot.
Apply a thin layer of egg white under your eyes. Allow it to dry and rinse with lukewarm water. The amino acids nourish the skin and tighten the pores to reduce inflammation.
Kiwi slices are packed with skin smoothing anti-oxidants and vitamin C which soothes puffy skin and lightens dark circles.
2 tablespoons of plain yogurt will soothe a sunburn.
1 tablespoon of plain yogurt will de-spot copper pots. Rub it in and et it sit 5 minutes. Rinse with cool water and buff dry.
Substituting yogurt in your favorite dip will reduce the fat by half.
Harness the power of positive thinking by retraining your brain to focus on what you want, dreaming big, following the golden rule and filtering out the negative.

BLACKBERRY SOUFFLES

2009-11-24T01:34:00.000-08:00

They serve up great for a Sunday brunch buffet.

BLACKBERRY SOUFFLES
6 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 ounces cream cheese, cut into eight 2 inch cubes
2 cups sliced blackberries

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray 8 ramekins with PURE.
Beat together eggs, water, and salt.
Fill ramekins 2/3 full with egg mixture.
Top each one with a cream cheese cube.
Evenly sprinkle brown sugar on top of each ramekin.
Top each one with blackberries.
Bake 15 minutes or until brown sugar is melted and eggs are set.
Slide out of ramekins (if you want), dust with powdered sugar and the rest of the blackberries.

Fudge Bottom Brownies & Peanut Butter Fudge Drops

2009-11-21T09:31:00.000-08:00

Did you know that Domino Sugar and C&H Sugar are the same great pure cane sweet goodness? The name is based on where you live! You should head on over and check out their websites for some fun and creative recipe ideas from themed parties, cookies and edible ornaments to mixes in ajar for the upcoming holidays. I did and here is one of my favorite recipes from Domino Sugar and C&H Sugar to get you started.

FUDGE BOTTOM BROWNIES
BROWNIES
1 cup flour
1/4 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup Domino® Granulate Sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup Domino® Light Brown Sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 1/2 cups boiling water

TO SERVE
2 packages fresh raspberries
2 tablespoons Domino® Granulated Sugar
whipped cream
1 milk chocolate bar, for shaving
1/2 cup chocolate melting candies or almond bark, for hearts

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine first seven ingredients, stirring until blended.
Stir in nuts.
Spread mixture into an ungreased, 8-inch square baking pan.
Whisk light brown sugar and cocoa. into boiling water.
Pour over batter and bake 40 minutes or until cake portion is set.

To serve, puree 1 1/2 packages of fresh raspberries with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in a food processor or blender until smooth.
Puddle raspberry puree over the bottom of the plate and sprinkle edges of plate with chocolate shavings.
Arrange a generous piece of warm brownie in the center of the puree and top with a large dollop of whipped cream.
Arrange chocolate hearts in whipped cream and serve immediately.

To prepare the chocolate hearts, heat chocolate melts in your microwave at 20 second intervals, stirring between intervals, until smooth.
Pour melted chocolate into small freezer bag and snip one corner to create a pastry tube.
Pipe heart shapes onto waxed paper and allow to cool until hard.

One of our favorite nieces is coming to visit this weekend so I whipped up these yummy cookies using her favorite Hershey's kisses. These are for you Kat! They are keepers too I'll use for our upcoming Christmas cookie party!

PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE DROPS

2/3 cup Hot water
10 ounces Land of Lakes cocoa mix
2 cups JIF creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 cups C&H powdered sugar, divided 2cups + 1 cup
2 cups crushed vanilla wafers
2 cups crushed ginger snaps
72 Hershey Kisses (I like the cherry cordials)

Whisk together the hot water and cocoa mix until smooth.
Add peanut butter and corn syrup. Blend until smooth.
Add 2 cups powdered sugar and stir until well blended.
Stir in cookie crumbs until well blended.
Spray wax paper with PURE (these will be sticky so don't forget this step).
Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough onto the wax paper.
Place the remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar in a shallow bowl.
Roll each piece of dough into a ball and dredge in powdered sugar.
Press your thumb into the center and fill with a Hershey's kiss.

Don't forget our Upcoming Cookie Party!

FULL DISCLOSURE: In the interest of full disclosure I was contacted and asked to voice my opinion and Domino Sugar links in exchange for a Domino Sugar gift card. I did this because I believe in the product and the recipes and not for payment.

Turkey Day is on the way...

2009-11-19T14:28:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it! Have you made your grocery shopping list? Check out the Vons ad for your local store here. I did and found some wonderful sales! I am saving a bundle on preparing our feast. We are going to have a house full for several days and I want to make it special for everyone! There is also a helpful Meal Planning Guide.

Hurry, the FREE turkey with minimum purchase offer ends Monday, 11/23. I'm doing my shopping this week to avoid the crowds. I found everything I needed from yams and pumpkin pies to wheat thins and bread for turkey sandwiches the next day to prepare a terrific feast for my family easily and most of it was on sale. Using your club card will increase your savings even more.

One of the most amazing items they have is the recipe for their 2-Hour Turkey. It is a very simple recipe with excellent results. The whole crowd will think you spent the entire day in the kitchen!

You will also find some wonderful decorating ideas.

Not sure what to do with all the leftovers? Check out their recipes at the Leftovers Lounge.

I can't wait to try the Warm Turkey Bacon Salad and the Garlic Lover's Turkey Enchiladas.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

FULL DISCLOSURE: In the interest of full disclosure I was contacted and asked to voice my opinion and Vons grocery links in exchange for a Vons gift card to use towards my shopping. I did this because I believe in the company and not for the payment.

Bacon Wrapped Scallops with Asparagus and Garlic Herb Butter Sauce

2009-11-18T22:15:00.000-08:00

What do you make for dinner when nothing sounds refreshing enough?

BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS with ASPARAGUS and GARLIC HERB BUTTER SAUCE
1 pound large fresh sea scallops
1/2 pound bacon (not too fatty)
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons safflower oil
Fresh ground pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Mix oil, lemon juice, vinegar and pepper in small bowl.
Pour over scallops and marinate in refrigerator for about an hour.
Wrap each scallop with 1/2 strip of bacon. Keep together with toothpick or put 3-4 on each skewer.
Bake 7-10 minutes or until cooked through and bacon is crisp. I would normally broil them, but MIL's broiler decided to quit on me.

CREAMY GARLIC SAUCE
2 heaping teaspoons minced garlic, jar
4 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

In a small skillet cook garlic in butter over low heat until garlic is golden.
Put in blender or food processor.
Add mayonnaise and pepper; process until smooth.
Great on ALL fish and vegetables!

I use the left over sauce to roast potatoes another day.

STEAMED ASPARAGUS

Place water in the bottom half of a steamer pan set. Add salt and butter, and bring to a boil.
Trim the dry ends off of the asparagus. If the spears are thick, peel them lightly with a vegetable peeler.
Place them in the top half of the steamer pan set.
Steam for 5 to 10 minutes depending on the thickness of the asparagus, or until asparagus is tender.

Thursday 13

2009-11-18T19:23:00.000-08:00

Thursday Thirteen

I know everybody and their brother got this email, but it was too fun to pass up for a Thursday 13.

1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.
5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
6. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
7. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
8. Bad decisions make good stories.
9. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
10. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes - to my ten-page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.
11. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello? Damn it!),but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to voicemail. What'd you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and run away?
12. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
13. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet, on any given Friday or Saturday night, more kisses begin with Bud Light than with a Kay jewelry product.

RUM RAISIN CARROT CUPCAKES with CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

2009-11-17T20:22:00.000-08:00

Save Room for Dessert is hosted by Joy at OuR KrAzY KiTcHeN
Vintage Recipe Thursday is hosted by Joy at Joy of Desserts
hosted by Kristen at OuR KrAzY KiTcHeN

I just found an awesome new bakery, Just Cupcakes. I bought a couple of cupcakes for hubby and I as a treat for the week and they inspired me to make this recipe.

RUM RAISIN CARROT CUPCAKES with CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
CUPCAKES
2 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 cup packed golden brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup butter, softened
3 Jumbo eggs
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup golden rum*
3 cups grated carrots
8 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained well
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Pour rum over raisins and set aside for at least an hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease and flour cup cake tins or line with papers.
In a large bowl sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and sugars.
In another bowl cream together the butter, brown sugar, vanilla and 1 egg. Add additional eggs and beat until well creamed.
Add dry ingredients gradually until well blended.
Add carrots, pineapple and walnuts until well blended.
Drain raisins and fold in last.
Pour batter into prepared tins.
Bake 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool 10 minutes.
Cool completely.

*As an option you could soak the raisins in orange juice instead and then substitute 1 teaspoon maple flavoring for the rum.

FROSTING
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups powdered sugar

In a medium bowl beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Add lemon juice and vanilla. Beat until blended.
Add powdered sugar gradually until well blended and smooth.
Ice first layer and then add 2nd cake top and ice again including sides of cake.
Refrigerate 1 hour to set icing before serving.

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Food for thought....

2009-11-17T09:25:00.001-08:00

Never argue with an idiot; they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
~Anonymous

Cheeseburger Cups ~ Monday Munchies

2009-11-16T15:56:00.000-08:00

hosted by Martha over at ThEKrAzYkItChEn

CHEESEBURGER CUPS
1 pound ground beef
1 small bunch green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
12 ounce tube buttermilk biscuits
12 2x2 slices of sharp cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large skillet brown ground beef and green onions.
Drain off fat.
Stir in ketchup, mustard, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.
Grease a each cup of a muffin tin.
Press a biscuit into each muffin hole and upp the sides.
Spoon beef mixture into each cup.
Top with a slice of cheese.
Bake 14-16 minutes or until golden brown and done.

Beef & Broccoli

2009-11-16T09:29:00.000-08:00

BEEF & BROCCOLI
1 pound flank or round steak cut into thin strips
3 cups broccoli florets
3/4 cup snap pea pieces
1 Jumbo egg, white only
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons minced garlic, jar
1 small bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 teaspoon Better than Beef Bouillon

Slice meat into thin strips.
Whisk together the egg white and cornstarch.
Pour over meat and toss to coat well.
Marinate in the refrigerator for an hour or so before preparing the meal.

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok.
Saute' broccoli pieces for several minutes until crisp, but tender and then add garlic and onion slices.
Remove with a slotted spoon and add more oil if necessary.
Stir fry meat pieces for several minutes until cooked through.
Whisk together the hot water, bouillon, soy sauce, sugar, ginger and red pepper flakes until well blended.
Add broth mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until glaze forms/
Add vegetables back in and heat through.

Chicken & Dumplings ~ Simply Delicious Sunday

2009-11-15T20:34:00.000-08:00

hosted by me at OuR KrAzY KiTcHeN

SIMPLE CHICKEN & FEATHER DUMPLINGS
1 rotisserie chicken picked clean
chicken carcass with enough water to cover
1 medium Vidalia onion, chopped small
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 cup baby carrots, chopped
3 tablespoons Wondra flour
1 cup milk, room temperature
2 tablespoons butter

Cover chicken carcass with water. Bring to a boil and reduce broth to 7 cups.
Save 4 cups aside for making the dumplings.
Pour 3 cups through sieve into a large saucepan. Set aside.
Melt butter and saute' vegetables.
Whisk together milk and flour until smooth.
Gradually whisk milk mixture into broth mixture until well blended.
Add in sauteed vegetables and chicken pieces.
Simmer until desired consistency.

DUMPLINGS
2 cups sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 egg, well beaten
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2/3 cup milk

Sift together flour, salt, pepper and baking powder.
Add egg, butter and enough milk to make a moist, stiff batter.
Drop by teaspoonfuls into the boiling liquid.
Cover and cook 15-20 minutes ~ Watch closely!

Ready, Set, Start Your ovens and Bake!

2009-11-15T19:28:00.000-08:00

It's FINALLY time? Are You Ready? You can find a few recipes to whet your appetite & inspire you here. Click on the badge for more details. All regular posts will appear directly below this round up for the next 2 weeks.

When participating, please use common blog etiquette and courtesy by linking your participating bread recipes back to Joy of Desserts and 3 Sides of Crazy, and visiting the other participants.

You can see my bread recipes for this year here.

Menu Plan Monday

2009-11-15T18:52:00.000-08:00

Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I'm an Organizing Junkie

	DATE	BREAKFAST	LUNCH	DINNER
MONDAY	11/16	CEREAL	SANDWICHES	Cheeseburger Cups
TUESDAY	11/17	TOAST	LEFTOVERS	Beef & Broccoli
WEDNESDAY	11/18	YOGURT	SOUP	Sour Cream Noodle Bake
THURSDAY	11/19	FRUIT	CHEESE & FRUIT	Orange Chicken Chow Mein
FRIDAY	11/20	OATMEAL	C.O.R.N.	Chicken Green Bean Casserole
SATURDAY	11/21	Swedish Pancakes	leftovers	Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff
SUNDAY	11/2	Quiche Lorraine	sandwiches	Chicken & Dumplings

Grilled Cheese in a Pan

2009-11-13T13:39:00.000-08:00

Foodie Friday is hosted by Michael Lee at Designs by Gollum
Simple Saturday is hosted by girlichef & Dieter's Delight is hosted by Pam at oUr KrAzY kItChEn

(sorry It's not a great picture, but it tasted great)

GRILLED CHEESE IN A PAN

8 ounce tube crescent rolls
1 cup grated mild Cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese
8 ounce package Philadelphia cream cheese
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon melted butter

Unroll crescent roll dough and divide in half.
Line the bottom of an 8x8 ungreased baking dish with half of the dough. Seal the perforated edges.
Layer the cheeses over the dough.
Pour the egg evenly over top.
Top with remaining dough.
Brush with butter.
Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

OPTIONAL: Drain a can of tuna and add it between cheese layers for a Baked Tuna Melt, rotisserie chicken pieces, green chile pieces... The possibilities are endless...

Thirteen Food thoughts to think about....

2009-11-11T19:59:00.000-08:00

Be sure and read the fine print...

If it looks natural but isn't don't eat it.
If it's blue and not a blueberry, don't eat it!
That goes for cheeto orange too.
Ingredients are listed in order of largest to smallest. So where the ingredient falls on the list has a big bearing on its actual nutritional value.
If a food is artificially colored and flavored, it may not have any nutritional value.
Potato salad doesn't really count as a salad.
Beer doesn't count as part of your daily fluids.
The produce aisle is the widest aisle in the store for a reason ~ you should be eating from this aisle the most!
The Ice Cream aisle is wide for a different reason. Think about it.
Items with no nutritional value are not food, they are only entertainment.
Be aware where your food comes from.
Foods with far out expiration dates was probably altered in a lab.
Check it for ingredients. If the list of the ingredients includes names you can't pronounce, it is probably highly processed.

Cream Soda Chocolate Toffee Cupcakes

2009-11-10T19:32:00.000-08:00

Save Room for Dessert is hosted by Joy at OuR KrAzY KiTcHeN
Vintage Recipe Thursday is hosted by Joy at Joy of Desserts
hosted by Kristen at OuR KrAzY KiTcHeN

CREAM SODA CHOCOLATE TOFFEE CUPCAKES with MOCHA SOUR CREAM FROSTING
2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup salted butter, softened
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Hershey's cocoa
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3 JUMBO eggs, Beaten
1 tablespoon Grandma's molasses
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup IBC cream soda*
3/4 cup Heath Bar toffee chips

Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, sugar and brown sugar.
Whisk together the eggs, buttermilk and molasses.
In a large bowl beat together the softened butter and cream soda.
Add in the egg mixture and beat until smooth.
Gradually add in the flour mixture and continue to beat until even consistency.
Fill cupcake tins 2/3 full.
Bake 20 minutes or until tops spring back when touched.
Cool completely.
Frost and Enjoy!

MOCHA SOUR CREAM FROSTING
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon PURE vanilla
3 tablespoons Hershey's cocoa
2 cups powdered sugar

Beat butter until smooth.
Add vanilla and sour cream.
Add powdered sugar and cocoa and beat until smooth.
Frost and enjoy!

*also good with root beer

Would you like to be a guest host at Our Krazy Kitchen ? We are selecting guest hosts for our new Thursday meme Guess Who's Coming for Dinner. If you have a good recipe to share let me know!

Food for thought....

2009-11-09T19:58:00.000-08:00

What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.
~Pericles

Champagne Salad ~ Dieter's Delight

2009-11-09T15:40:00.000-08:00

CHAMPAGNE SALAD

1 large wedge romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
1 small avocado, sliced
2 kiwis, skinned and sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 orange peeled, segmented and halved again
1/3 cup peanut oil
3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons sugar
salt & pepper to taste

Whisk together peanut oil, champagne vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt & pepper. Chill for several hours.
Prepare veggies and toss well.
Drizzle salad all over and toss again.
Enjoy!