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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Classic Potato Salad

Ingredients

  • Servings: 20
  • 2 (20 ounce) packages simply potatoes® diced potatoes with onion
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
  • 6 hard boiled eggs*, peeled, chopped

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins

  • in 2 1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole dish** combine simply potatoes and water.*** cover; microwave on high 10 to 12 minutes or until simply potatoes are tender. drain water.
  • meanwhile in large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper until smooth. add cooked potatoes, celery, red pepper and chopped eggs. stir gently. refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.

Spook-tacular Chocolate-dipped Pretzels

Ingredients

  • Servings: 30
  • wax paper
  • 1 1/3 cups nestle® toll house® semi-sweet chocolate morsels, melted according to package directions in 8- or 9-inch microwave-safe dish
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag pretzel rods
  • 3 pieces nestle® crunch® candy bars, chopped
  • 3 pieces nestle® butterfinger® bites candy, chopped
  • wonka halloween candies such as spooky nerds and sweetarts skulls n' bones*

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • line baking sheet with wax paper. place each candy on separate sheets of wax paper.
  • dip pretzel rods halfway into chocolate; shake off excess. roll rods in candies (one candy type per pretzel rod); place on prepared baking sheet.
  • place in refrigerator for about 30 minutes to harden. once hardened, remove from baking sheets and store, covered, in cool place with wax paper between layers.

Cake Balls

Ingredients

  • Servings: 3
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
  • 1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate frosting
  • 1 (3 ounce) bar chocolate flavored confectioners coating

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 10 mins

  • prepare the cake mix according to package directions using any of the recommended pan sizes. when cake is done, crumble while warm into a large bowl, and stir in the frosting until well blended.
  • melt chocolate coating in a glass bowl in the microwave, or in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  • use a melon baller or small scoop to form balls of the chocolate cake mixture. dip the balls in chocolate using a toothpick or fork to hold them. place on waxed paper to set.

Honey Syrup Date Cake

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1/2 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur, such as cointreau ® (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

  • preheat an oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and orange zest in a bowl. set aside. combine dates, apricots, raisins, walnuts, and cornmeal in a separate bowl. set aside. beat eggs, vegetable oil, 1/3 cup of orange juice, and molasses in a large bowl. gradually pour the flour mixture into the egg mixture, mixing until just incorporated. fold in the dried fruit mixture; mixing just enough to evenly combine. pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • to prepare the syrup: mix honey, 1/3 cup of orange juice, and butter in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl for 1 minute. stir in the orange-flavored liqueur. poke holes throughout the cake then pour syrup over the cake.

Continental Brownies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup hot strongly brewed coffee
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins

  • preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 11x17 1/2-inch jelly roll pan. combine sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • place 1/2 cup butter, shortening, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, and coffee in a microwave safe bowl. heat in microwave for three minutes, stirring after each minute, until well blended. whisk together the eggs and buttermilk in a bowl. stir in the flour and cocoa mixtures, mixing until just combined. pour mixture into the prepared pan.
  • bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 20 minutes.
  • heat the remaining 1/2 cup butter, 2 tablespoons cocoa, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until combined, about 5 minutes, stirring often. stir in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. pour the warm frosting over the hot brownies. allow brownies to cool completely before slicing into bars.

Rich Chocolate Truffle Pie

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust

Recipe

  • in microwave dish combine chocolate chips and 1/2 of the cream. cook on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. cool to room temperature. stir in sugar & vanilla. set aside.
  • in small bowl, beat the rest of the cream until soft peaks form. beat in chocolate mixture on high speed 1/3 at a time. mix well and spoon into crust.
  • refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving.