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Sep 2nd, 2008 |
By Henna |
Category: All Recipes, Coffee & Tea, Smoothies
I have the yummiest coffee “smoothie” recipe and I just have to post it.
If you like your coffee.. try this.. it’s a pretty good ringer for Starbucks Carmel Frappuccino, or Caribou Coffees Caramel Cooler.
Caramel Frapp Recipe:
2 c. ice
2/3 c. triple strength chilled coffee (I use instant, sometimes decaf)
2/3 c. milk
¼ c. caramel ice cream topping*
2 [...]
Tags: caramel, caramel cooler, caribou coffee, coffee, frappuccino, smoothie, starbucks Posted in All Recipes, Coffee & Tea, Smoothies |
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Sep 1st, 2008 |
By Henna |
Category: Measurements
When using older recipes, you may come across can numbers rather than by ounces. Here’s a chart to help decide which size can you need to use, or approximate amount of food if using fresh.
Keep in mind, it’s just an approximate… you can fudge the amount a bit and still come out just fine – [...]
Tags: approximate volume, approximate weight, can numbers, equivelant, no. 2 can, no. 3 can, quarts, recipes, taste testing Posted in Measurements |
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Feb 22nd, 2007 |
By Henna |
Category: All Recipes, Chicken, Crock-Pot, Side Dishes
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cans (98%) fat-free cream of chicken soup
1 can (98%) fat-free cream of mushroom soup
1 box chicken flavor rice-a-roni
Put chicken and soups into the crock pot, turn on low for 8-10 hours. When you get home, cook rice according to package directions. Serve the chicken and gravy over rice.
Easy to [...]
Tags: Chicken, Crock-Pot, rice Posted in All Recipes, Chicken, Crock-Pot, Side Dishes |
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Feb 21st, 2007 |
By Henna |
Category: All Recipes, Desserts
1 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 cup coconut
1 pkg. white cake mix (not pudding type)
1 small pkg instant French Vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup Hawaiian Punch liquid concentrate, undiluted
Frosting:
3 oz cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups sifted confectioner’s sugar
2 T crushed pineapple, well drained
Combine cake mix, pudding mix, water, Hawaiian Punch, eggs and oil in a [...]
Tags: hawaiian punch, pudding, white cake Posted in All Recipes, Desserts |
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Feb 21st, 2007 |
By Henna |
Category: All Recipes, Desserts, Fruit
4 pears (about 2 lbs.), peeled, cored and diced
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp vanilla
2 c. flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 325° F. Prepare 18 muffin cups.
Mix pears and sugar in medium bowl. Blend oil, eggs, and vanilla in large [...]
Tags: muffins, pears Posted in All Recipes, Desserts, Fruit |
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Feb 21st, 2007 |
By Henna |
Category: All Recipes, Desserts, Side Dishes
1 yellow cake mix
6 medium tart apples
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine slices with sugar and cinnamon in large bowl. Sprinkle 1/4 of cake mix over the top. Toss until apples are completely coated. Spoon into a greased 8-inch square baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes.
Place remaining cake mix in [...]
Tags: apples, cobbler, yellow cake Posted in All Recipes, Desserts, Side Dishes |
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Feb 21st, 2007 |
By Henna |
Category: All Recipes, Desserts, Fruit
6 Tbsp. butter, melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 – 8 oz pkgs. cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 jar (10 oz.) blueberry jam or preserves
1 cup blueberries
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Mix butter and graham crumbs in 13×9-inch baking pan. Press firmly onto bottom of pan. Refrigerate until ready to use.
BEAT cream cheese [...]
Tags: blueberries, cream cheese, graham cracker crumbs Posted in All Recipes, Desserts, Fruit |
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Feb 21st, 2007 |
By Henna |
Category: All Recipes, Desserts
1 yellow cake mix
3/4 cup water
2 eggs
24 Oreos, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
4 teaspoons milk
In a separate bowl combine Oreos, chocolate chips, flour and melted butter. Mix well and set aside.
Prepare cake mix using the water and eggs listed in recipe. Grease an angel [...]
Tags: cake, cookies, oreos Posted in All Recipes, Desserts |
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Feb 21st, 2007 |
By Henna |
Category: All Recipes, Desserts
1 chocolate cake mix
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup evaporated milk, divided
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
35 (10-ounce package) caramels, unwrapped
2 cups (12-ounce package) semi-sweet chocolate chips
PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
COMBINE cake mix and nuts in large bowl. Stir in 2/3 cup evaporated milk and butter (batter will be thick). Spread half of batter into ungreased [...]
Tags: brownies, caramel, Chocolate Posted in All Recipes, Desserts |
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Sep 19th, 2006 |
By Henna |
Category: Measurements
Dry measurements are not typically used in US recipes; dry measurements are used mainly for measuring fresh produce (e.g. berries are sold by the quart, apples by the bushel, or peck).
Dry measure and liquid measure are not the same; Do not confuse the two.
Tags: dry measure, liquid measure, Measurements, recipes Posted in Measurements |
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