So last year I decided to try making homemade peppermint patties. They turned out amazing and I am getting ready to get in the kitchen and make another batch so figured I would post the recipe here for those of you that would like to give it a try. Ingredients: 2 1./4 cups powdered sugar…
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Facial Cleanser
Ok so I know that all of my posts up until this time have been recipes for good food. I wanted to share though a concoction for making your own homemade facial cleanser that works, is super easy and is INEXPENSIVE! 3 Tablespoons Local honey – local honey has great anti-bacterial benefits 1/2 cup almond oil…
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Red Velvet Cake
Every good southern girl has her own red velvet cake, mine is a little different in that I use a cooked butter cream frosting but everyone who tries mine, says it is the best! I am placing my recipe here with a bit of hesitation, but hey, the only people looking at my blog these days are my friends, so why not share!
Ingredients for cakes
- Butter and flour for the pans
- (3) 9” rounds of parchment paper for the cake pans
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 3/4 cups vegetable oil
- 3/4 cups butter – softened
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring (1 ounce)
- 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Standby Butter Cream Frosting – recipe below or HERE
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place parchment paper in the bottom of each pan and lightly butter and flour 3 (9 by 1 1/2-inch round) cake pans.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. In another large bowl, whisk together the oil, butter, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
Using a stand mixer, mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined and a smooth batter is formed.
Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Place the pans in the oven evenly spaced apart. Bake, rotating the pans halfway through the cooking, until the cake pulls away from the side of the pans, and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
STANDBY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In small saucepan cook flour and milk until it forms a ball, stirring constantly. Cool to room temperature.
- With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat both mixtures together on high speed until fluffy and smooth. Add vanilla and beat until combined. Refrigerate for about 1/2 hour, until it is of spreading consistency.
Remove the cakes from the oven and run a knife around the edges to loosen them from the sides of the pans. One at a time, invert the cakes onto a plate and then re-invert them onto a cooling rack, rounded-sides up. Let cool completely.
Frost generously and enjoy!
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No Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
I saw this post on FB and just HAD to add it to my blog. Credit goes to the original blogger: http://www.afamilyfeast.com/no-bake-mini-pumpkin-cheesecakes/ Ingredients For the crust 1 sleeve graham crackers (about 9 crackers) ½ stick (4 tablespoons) butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons brown sugar For the filling 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened to…
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Japanese Hibachi style Fried Rice and Sauteed Shrimp
I love the experience of visiting a Japanese hibachi restaurant with all the flying knives and egg tricks but I most definitely love the fried rice and shrimp, I ALWAYS get that and usually add the filet mignon to my order BUT for this post I am going to post my version without the steak….
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New England Clam Chowder
One of my favorites of all times, growing up in New England this was a staple item on most every restaurant menu. I have had many versions ranging from the thickest of the thick where the spoon will stand up to thin and runny. My version here is pretty thick, but not firm enough for…
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Easy Vanilla Frosting
I love simple recipes and this is about as easy as it gets … just remember 2 – 2 – 2 . Two Cups Confectioners Sugar Two Tablespoons softened Butter Two Tablespoons Milk 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract Mix and frost your cake! Makes 1 Cup of Frosting.
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Shrimp Burgers with Old Bay Mayo
Ingredients 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup canola oil Maryland Style Old Bay Mayo: 1/2 cup mayonnaise…
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Coconut Shrimp
INGREDIENTS 1 lime 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh jalapeño pepper 1/2 cup pineapple or peach preserves 1 pound uncooked shell-on large shrimp (about 21-25 count), peeled and deveined 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut DIRECTIONS Juice lime using Juicer to measure 1 tablespoon juice. Remove seeds and finely…