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Written By: kittencal on March 9, 2010 No Comment
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Taken from my “Favorites” folder!

YIELD 20-24 BALLS

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup peanut butter
1 cup honey
2 cups non-fat powdered milk
1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted (must be sifted)
1 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate or milk chocolate
1 1/2 cup crushed Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Cereal

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————

In a large bowl combine the  peanut butter with honey and powdered; mix together to form very thick mixture.

Shape into small balls about the size of a walnut, then roll in confectioners sugar.

Dip in melted chocolate, then roll in crushed cereal.

Place on waxed paper and refrigerate until set.

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Written By: kittencal on March 9, 2010 No Comment
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting will work well with this cake

SERVINGS 10-12

INGREDIENTS:

1 (18.25 ounce) white cake mix

1 (3-ounce) box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin
1 (15-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed
4 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup diet 7-Up or Sprite soda (can use water)

INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————–

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Set oven rack to second-lowest position.

Lightly grease two 9-inch round cake pans.

In a large bowl combine cake mix and gelatin.

Add pureed strawberries, eggs, oil, and 7-Up or water; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.

Pour into prepared pans.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool in pans for 10-12 minutes then remove to racks

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Written By: kittencal on March 7, 2010 No Comment
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Taken from my “Favorites” folder!

SERVINGS 10-12

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup butter, cubed (no substitutes)

1/4 cup heavy (35%) whipping cream

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon vanilla

3/4  cup chopped walnuts or pecans

2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (or use 3 small apples)

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix

1 1/4 cups water

1/3 cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS:———————————–
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Generously grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan
  3. In medium  saucepan over low heat cook butter, whipping cream and brown sugar stirring just until butter is melted then stir in vanilla.
  4. Pour into the bottom of the pan;  sprinkle with pecans, then top with the sliced apples.
  5. In large bowl beat cake mix with water, oil, eggs and cinnamon with electric mixer on low speed until moistened, then beat on medium speed 2 minutes; carefully spoon batter over apple mixture.
  6. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
  8. Using a knife loosen the sides of cake from pan.
  9. Place heatproof serving platter upside down on pan then carefully turn platter and pan over.
  10. Let pan remain over cake about 1 minute so caramel can drizzle over cake. Remove pan.
  11. Serve warm.

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Written By: kittencal on March 7, 2010 No Comment
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Notes from our test kitchen; for best results use only Italian aborio rice, for extra crunch add in 1 diced celery rib and cook with the onion, for some heat add in 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste, 1/2 cup frozen thawed peas may be replaced for the mushrooms…

This is best when served right away

SERVINGS 6

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup uncooked white aborio rice
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock (can use half water and stock)
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk or light cream
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (more to mix in after cooking if desired)
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder (garlic loves can use 1 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 (10 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, well drained

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————–

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Prepare a medium oven-proof saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
  3. In a large bowl combine the soup with chicken stock or water, milk, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and black pepper until well combined; set aside.
  4. In the saucepan melt butter over medium heat.
  5. Add in onion and cook for about 4 minutes or until translucent.
  6. Add in rice and stir for 2 minutes.
  7. Add in the mushroom soup mixture and drained mushooms; stir with wooden spoon to combine.
  8. Cover with a lid and place in the oven.
  9. Bake for about 25 minutes.
  10. Remove the lid and stir well then place back in the oven for 10 minutes or until the rice is desired texture.
  11. Season with more Parmesan cheese is desired (the mixture will thicken up more upon standing).

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Written By: kittencal on March 7, 2010 No Comment
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For a nice presentation place cooked egg wedges around the top of the bowl before serving, plan ahead the salad needs to chill for 4 hours before serving
Taste Tester Notes; if desired 1 teaspoon celery seed may be added in, all amounts may be adjust to taste
SERVING 8-10

INGREDIENTS:
3 pounds potatoes (about 8 medium red potatoes, peeled)
6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped (more to place around the top of bowl before serving)
3 celery ribs, finely diced
1 bunch green onions, chopped (about 6-8)
2 medium dill pickles, finely chopped (hand-squeeze out as much moisture as possible after chopping)
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
3  tablespoons sour cream
1/4 cup dill pickle juice (use the juice from the pickle jar)
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (garlic lovers can use 1 teaspoon)
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (or to taste, can use white salt)
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:———————————

Place potatoes in a large pot with 1 tablespoons each white salt and white vinegar; cover with cold water and cover with water and bring to a boil,  reduce heat cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until fork-tender; drain and cool.
Peel and cube potatoes, then place in a large bowl.
Add the eggs, celery, green onions and chopped dill pickles
In a small bowl  combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper; pour over potato mixture, then gently toss to combine.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Before serving if desired place cooked egg wedges around the top of the bowl.

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