Dessert/ Sweets

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

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By Prep Time: 65 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs; room temp, separated
  • 1 2/3 c cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 teaspoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter; softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 2 T liquid or gel red food coloring
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk room temperature
  • 8 oz (224g) full-fat cream cheese; softened to room temp
  • 2 cups (240g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cream or milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c butter

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners for 14 cupcakes or 36 mini cupcakes.

2

Make the cupcakes: With a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat egg whites on high speed in a medium bowl until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.

3

Sift the flour together with baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.

4

Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy - about 1 minute. Add the sugar and beat on high speed for 2 minutes until creamed together fairly well. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the oil and beat on high for 2 minutes. The butter may look piece-y and not completely combine with the oil. This is normal and ok.

5

Add egg yolks and the vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed until combined. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Beat in the vinegar and the food coloring-- until you reach your desired color. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, and mixing each addition just until incorporated. Do not overmix. Fold whipped egg whites into cupcake batter with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. The batter will be silky and slightly thick. (If there are still pieces of butter, this is ok.)

6

Spoon batter into cupcake liners filling 1/2 - 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 20-21 minutes or until the tops of the cupcakes spring back when gently touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Don’t overbake; your cupcakes will dry out.

7

Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

8

Make the frosting: In a medium bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar and 1 Tablespoon cream. Beat for 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and 1 more Tablespoon cream if needed to thin out. Beat on high for 1 full minute. Taste the frosting and add a pinch of salt if too sweet. Frost cooled cupcakes immediately before serving.

Notes

Source: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/red-velvet-cupcakes/. Make ahead tip: Cupcakes can be made ahead 1 day in advance, covered, and stored at room temperature. Frosting can also be made 1 day in advance, covered, and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use. Decorate/assemble cupcakes immediately before serving. Leftover cupcakes keep well covered tightly at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 3 days. Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Dessert/ Sweets

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie

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Ingredients

  • 1 deep dish pie shell 9-inch
  • 1 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • dash salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs separated
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup sugar for meringue

Instructions

1

Bake the empty pie shell according to directions.

2

In a small bowl, place the confectioner's sugar and peanut butter. Cut sugar into peanut butter with a fork until the mixture is crumbly. Place half of the peanut butter mixture in the bottom of the baked pie shell and reserve the remainder.

3

In a large saucepot, place the egg yolks, milk, 2/3 cup sugar, vanilla, salt, and cornstarch. Cook over medium to medium-low heat until thick, stirring constantly. Pour over peanut butter in pie crust.

4

Beat egg whites until foamy and then add sugar. Continue beating until soft peaks form. Spread over the top of the pie, being careful to seal it at the edges. Sprinkle the remainder of the peanut butter crumble over the top of the pie.

5

Bake peanut butter pie at 325 for 30 minutes. Refrigerate for several hours before serving.

Notes

Source: https://www.southernplate.com/peanut-butter-pie-recipe/

Bars/ Sweets

Chocolate Revel Bars (AKA High Cholesterol Bars)

Chocolate Revel Bars (High Cholesterol Bars)

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Prep Time: 40 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups sifted flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp soda
  • 3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
  • --- Chocolate Filling ---
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 2 T butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 15 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Sift together the flour, soda, and salt; stir in oatmeal. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Set aside.

2

For the filling: Add chocolate chips, milk, butter, and salt in the top of a double boiler and melt. Add nuts and vanilla when smooth.

3

Spread two-thirds of the oatmeal mixture in the bottom of a jelly roll pan. Cover with chocolate mixture. Dot with the remaining oatmeal.

4

Bake in a moderate oven (350 degrees F) for 25-30 minutes.

Notes

To substitute old fashioned oats for the quick-cooking oatmeal, pulse the oats in a food processor a few times.

Main Dish/ Pasta/ Sides

Quick Pasta Carbonara

Quick Pasta Carbonara

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By Prep Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound medium-size pasta
  • 4 slices bacon; chopped
  • 4 ounces cream cheese; cubed
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1

Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.

2

Add remaining ingredients to reserved drippings; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted and mixture is well blended and heated through.

3

Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cream cheese sauce and bacon; mix lightly.

Notes

Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/212501/quick-pasta-carbonara/

Sides/ Vegetable

Glazed Carrots and Peas

Glazed Carrots and Peas

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By Prep Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/8 c chicken broth
  • 1/2 T soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic; crushed
  • 3/4 tsp ginger
  • 2 c carrots; thinly sliced
  • 2 c sugar snap peas
  • 1/4 c sherry
  • 1 T lemon juice

Instructions

1

Combine cornstarch and sugar. Stir in the broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside.

2

In a non-stick skillet, saute garlic. Add the carrots, peas, and sherry. Cook over low heat until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

3

Stir soy sauce mixture and add to vegetables. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about two minutes. Stir in lemon juice.

Bread/ Sides

Amish White Bread

Amish White Bread

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By Prep Time: 25 minutes, plus 90-minute rise Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsps dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 tsps salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 6 cups white flour

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam.

2

Mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl, and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

3

Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes, and divide in half. Shape into loaves, and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.

4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.

Notes

Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/6788/amish-white-bread/

Cookies/ Snacks/ Sweets

Grandpa Krahn’s Favorite Oatmeal Cookies

Grandpa Krahn's Favorite Oatmeal Cookies

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Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs; well beaten
  • 1/2 c Shortening
  • 1 c sugar
  • 1/4 tsps Salt
  • 1 tsps baking soda
  • 2 c oatmeal
  • 2 c flour
  • 14 tablespoon milk
  • 1 c raisins

Instructions

1

Mix eggs, butter, and sugar.

2

Add dry ingredients and milk alternately.

3

Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Main Dish/ Sides/ Soup

Potato Soup

Potato Soup

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Prep Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 potatoes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1/2 bay leaf
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 c cream
  • 2 T butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 T milk
  • chopped cooked ham (optional)

Instructions

1

Put diced potatoes in salt water with parsley, bay leaf, and onion. Bring to a boil.

2

For dumplings, mix together egg, salt, and milk, and then add enough flour to make a stiff dough.

3

When the potatoes start to boil, add dumplings, and boil for 10 minutes.

4

Add cream and butter and ham.

Appetizer/ Bread/ Sides

Pizza Hut Style Breadsticks

Pizza Hut Style Breadsticks

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Prep Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 c warm water
  • 3 T olive oil
  • 4 c flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 3 T milk
  • 1 T yeast
  • 1 T parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 T garlic powder
  • 1/2 T garlic salt
  • 1/2 T onion powder
  • 1/2 T oregano
  • 1/8 c olive oil

Instructions

1

Mix together the water, olive oil, flour, salt, oregano, milk, and yeast like bread dough. Allow it to rise.

2

Roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness on a greased pizza pan or baking sheet. With a pizza cutter, cut into strips that are one inch wide. Allow the dough to rise again.

3

Stir together the parmesan, garlic powder, garlic salt, onion powder, and oregano.

4

Brush breadsticks with oil and sprinkle them with the seasoning mixture.

5

Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Cookies/ Sweets

Melted Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Melted Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 c butter melted
  • 1 1/2 c brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 c chocolate chips

Instructions

1

Combine flour and baking soda. Set aside. Combine melted butter with brown sugar. Mix well. Add egg and vanilla and mix until well blended. Add flour mixture and stir just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips.

2

Drop by tablespoons two and a half inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes.