RECIPE SHARING THREAD

[lifeafterracing]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#My discussion with MacnRio about the popcorn got me thinking.  We should have a recipe sharing thread.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Does anyone have any favorite recipes (winter warming comfort food, decadent and nummy desserts, 'just what I needed' snacks, etc) that they would like to share#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Here's a contribution to get the ball rolling.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#B#ed_cl##ed_op#U#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=3#ed_cl##ed_op#P align=center#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL CANDY EXPLOSION CAKE#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/P#ed_cl##ed_op#P align=center#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/P#ed_cl##ed_op#UL#ed_cl##ed_op#/U#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#2 ½ cups all-purpose flour#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1 ¾ cups sugar#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#½ cup cocoa powder#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1 ½ tsp. baking powder#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1 tsp. baking soda#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#¾ tsp. salt#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#2/3 cup canola oil#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#¼ cup buttermilk#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#2 tsp. vanilla extract#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1 ½ cups hot water (120*F – 130*F)#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1 can (16 oz.) caramel frosting#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1 can (16 oz.) milk chocolate frosting#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Assorted unwrapped candies such as Twix Minis, Nestle Toll House Candy Bars, caramel filled Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares, Hershey’s Kisses filled with caramel, Snickers Butter Crunch Popables, Rolos, butterscotch chips and white chocolate chips.#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/LI#ed_cl##ed_op#/UL#ed_cl##ed_op#UL#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Preheat oven to 350*F#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Coat 2 (9") cake pans with cooking spray#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Stir in oil, buttermilk and vanilla#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Whisk in hot water#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Divide between pans#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Cool 10 minutes#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Remove from pans and cool of racks#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/LI#ed_cl##ed_op#/UL#ed_cl##ed_op#UL#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Place 1 cake layer on serving plate#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Spread with 1 cup caramel frosting#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Top with remaining cake layer#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Reserve 2 tablespoons chocolate frosting#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Spread cake side with remaining chocolate frosting#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Spread top with remaining caramel frosting#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Refrigerate 30 minutes#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/LI#ed_cl##ed_op#/UL#ed_cl##ed_op#P#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Top with candies, using reserved chocolate frosting to adhere candies as necessary#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/P#ed_cl##ed_op#/B#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[stronghold]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT color=#ff0000#ed_cl#Great idea!  #ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT color=#ff0000#ed_cl#Can we post about what we are looking for, too?  I will post a fave of mine soon, but I am looking for an easy fool-proof white chocolate cheesecake recipe (New York Style).  I can't seem to find one anywhere...#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[lifeafterracing]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT color=#0000bf#ed_cl#Does this help, stronghold?#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#STRONG#ed_cl##ed_op#/STRONG#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#STRONG#ed_cl##ed_op#U#ed_cl#WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESCAKE#ed_op#/U#ed_cl##ed_op#/STRONG#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#STRONG#ed_cl#Ingredients : #ed_op#BR#ed_cl##ed_op#/STRONG#ed_cl#Base : 8 oz Shortbread - finely crushed#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#1/2 Cup Melted Butter#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#Filling : 8 oz Cream Cheese #ed_op#BR#ed_cl#1/2 Cup Natural Plain Thick Yoghurt#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#1 Tablespoon Sugar#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#Finely Grated Zest of and Juice of 1 Orange#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#10 oz Quality White Chocolate, grated and melted#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#1 Egg White#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#Topping : 1/2 Cup Grated Quality Milk Chocolate #ed_op#BR#ed_cl##ed_op#B#ed_cl#Method : #ed_op#/B#ed_cl##ed_op#BR#ed_cl#1. Combine crushed Shortbread and melted Butter. Press mixture into a quiche tin. Level with the back of a spoon. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. #ed_op#BR#ed_cl#2. Beat Cream Cheese, Yoghurt, Sugar, Orange Zest and 2 Tablespoons of Orange juice until smooth. #ed_op#BR#ed_cl#3. Stir the melted Chocolate into the Cream Cheese mixture until well incorporated. #ed_op#BR#ed_cl#4. In another mixing bowl whisk the Egg White until stiff peaks form. Fold into mixture until well blended. #ed_op#BR#ed_cl#5. Pour mixture into the Shortbread lined pan and chill overnight... #ed_op#BR#ed_cl#6. Remove Cheesecake from the pan, sprinkle with grated chocolate. #ed_op#BR#ed_cl#7. Keep chilled until ready to serve.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[Trufflemaker]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Do people want dessert-like recipes, or any type of favourite recipe?? Here is one of my favourite potato recipes. Gluten-free too, for those with intolerances! A word of caution: don't double the recipe, even though it is very tempting to do so (they are soooo good)! They won't turn out right if you do.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl##ed_op#STRONG#ed_cl#Lemon Roast Potatoes#ed_op#/STRONG#ed_cl##ed_op#BR#ed_cl#Serves: 8 #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#P#ed_cl##ed_op#STRONG#ed_cl##ed_op#EM#ed_cl#Ingredients #ed_op#/EM#ed_cl##ed_op#BR#ed_cl##ed_op#/STRONG#ed_cl#4 pounds potatoes -- peeled#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#1 cup water#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#1/2 cup lemon juice#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#1/3 cup olive oil#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#3 cloves garlic -- minced#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#2 teaspoons salt#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#2 teaspoons dried oregano#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#1 teaspoon pepper#ed_op#/P#ed_cl##ed_op#P#ed_cl##ed_op#STRONG#ed_cl##ed_op#EM#ed_cl#Directions#ed_op#/EM#ed_cl##ed_op#/STRONG#ed_cl##ed_op#BR#ed_cl#Cut potatoes lengthwise into thick wedges (I do about 8 wedges/potato); place in 13 x 9 inch baking dish.#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#Whisk together water, lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, oregano and pepper; pour over potatoes, turning to coat evenly.#ed_op#BR#ed_cl#Bake in 325F oven, gently turning occasionally to keep potatoes well moistened, for about 2 hours or until potatoes are very tender and most of the liquid has evaporated. #ed_op#/P#ed_cl##ed_op#P#ed_cl#Per Serving: 266 Calories; 9g Fat (30.4% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 43g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 548mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 Fat.#ed_op#/P#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[xena_n_joss]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#umm I really dont have any recipes o share... But does anyone have the recipe for macroons??#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[lifeafterracing]

#ed_op#U#ed_cl##ed_op#U#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl##ed_op#U#ed_cl##ed_op#H1#ed_cl##ed_op#U#ed_cl##ed_op#H1#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Easy Coconut Macaroons#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/H1#ed_cl##ed_op#P#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Ingredients:#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/U#ed_cl##ed_op#/U#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/U#ed_cl##ed_op#/U#ed_cl##ed_op#/P#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl##ed_op#OL#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#3 cups shredded coconut #ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/LI#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1 cup sweetened condensed milk #ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/LI#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1/8 teaspoon salt #ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/LI#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract #ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/LI#ed_cl##ed_op#LI#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#1/2 teaspoon almond extract#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/LI#ed_cl##ed_op#/OL#ed_cl##ed_op#P#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl##ed_op#U#ed_cl#Preparation:#ed_op#/U#ed_cl#   #ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Generously grease baking sheets. Combine all ingredients; stir until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls, 1 inch apart, on prepared baking sheets. Press down with the back of spoon to even thickness. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes, or until macaroons are golden brown. #ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/P#ed_cl##ed_op#P#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Cool 5 minutes; remove from baking sheet.   #ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Makes about 36 coconut macaroons.#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/P#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/H1#ed_cl#

[xena_n_joss]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#whoo hoo!!!! thanks! I have always wanted to know how to make those#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#For the nxt request.... There are these things that someone had made at easter once. They are eggs, they are made out of icing sgar and stuff. I dont know if anyone has heard of these. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#