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Harley’s Lemon Almond Cake
Harley’s Lemon Almond Cake A light and refreshing cake that needs no icing METHOD: CAKE: Note: If using cake and pastry flour, omit baking powder and salt Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Cream shortening and sugar in a large … Continue reading
Common Substitutions for Baking
Common Substitutions for Baking There’s nothing more frustrating than running out of an ingredient when you’re right in the middle of cooking. Consider substituting the missing ingredient with something else from your kitchen. Here are a few common substitution ideas. … Continue reading
Bread Machine – Whole Wheat Bread
Bread Machine Whole Wheat Bread Whole wheat flour and honey give this tender loaf a nutty, slightly sweet taste that’s irresistible. Try it toasted and spread with raspberry jam. METHOD: Select the loaf size. Add ingredients according to manufacturer’s directions. … Continue reading
Better Homes & Gardens Basic White Bread
Better Homes & Gardens Basic White Bread The golden crust, tender texture, and delicate flavor of this basic bread is sure to earn you hearty praise. METHOD: Select the loaf size. Add the ingredients to the machine according to manufacturer’s … Continue reading
Dutch Spice Cookies
Dutch Spice Cookies Thin crisp spice cookies are ubiquitous at Christmastime in most northern European countries. One particularly popular variety is called speculaas in the Netherlands, speculoos in Belgium, and Spekulatius in Germany. Believed to be named for the Latin … Continue reading
Gingerbread People
Gingerbread People I used to think gingerbread people were mostly for decorating and looking at, but not for eating. Now I think they’re as yummy to eat as they are fun to make. The texture is light and crisp, … Continue reading
Confectioner’s Sugar Icing
Confectioner’s Sugar Icing METHOD: PLACE the confectioner’s sugar in a large bowl. Whisk in 6 tablespoons of the milk and the lemon juice. Add more milk as needed, but keep in mind that the icing must be thick enough to … Continue reading
Royal Icing
For Iced and Decorated Sugar Cookies METHOD: Using an electric mixer set on low speed, beat the confectioner’s sugar, egg whites and 4 tablespoons of warm water in a large bowl until blended. Increase the speed to medium and beat … Continue reading
Grand Marnier French Toast
METHOD: Whisk first 6 ingredients to blend in medium bowl. Dip each bread slice into egg mixture and arrange in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread. Let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, at least … Continue reading
Red Lobster’s Light And Fruity Wine Cooler Recipe
Red Lobster’s Light And Fruity Wine Cooler Recipe METHOD: Mix together first four ingredients until sugar is dissolved, chill well. Fill wine or collins glass with ice. Fill 1/2 way with wine. Add Sprite to fill the glass 3/4 full. … Continue reading