INGREDIENTS
1 package (18 1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix
1 package (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding mix
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat all ingredients, except Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting, in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened, scraping side of bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes or until well blended.
2. Spoon batter into 24 lightly greased or paper-lined muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full.
3. Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely. Frost with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
Beat 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in 16 ounces confectioners' sugar until smooth.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
My Husband's Favorite Birthday Cake
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup butter or margarine and water to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon almond extract, salt, and baking soda until smooth. Pour batter into a greased 10 x 15 x 1 inch baking pan.
2. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 22 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and tests done. Cool for 20 minutes.
3. Combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Mix in sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Stir in pecans. Spread frosting over warm cake.
1 cup butter
1 cup water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large saucepan, bring 1 cup butter or margarine and water to a boil. Remove from heat, and stir in flour, sugar, eggs, sour cream, 1 teaspoon almond extract, salt, and baking soda until smooth. Pour batter into a greased 10 x 15 x 1 inch baking pan.
2. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 22 minutes, or until cake is golden brown and tests done. Cool for 20 minutes.
3. Combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Mix in sugar and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Stir in pecans. Spread frosting over warm cake.
Naan (Indian Flatbread)
INGREDIENTS
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons salt
4 1/2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
1/4 cup butter, melted
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. Stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. Place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. Let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.
2. Punch down dough, and knead in garlic. Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls, and place on a tray. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
3. During the second rising, preheat grill to high heat. At grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle. Lightly oil grill. Place dough on grill, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. Brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. Brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared.
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1/4 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg, beaten
2 teaspoons salt
4 1/2 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons minced garlic (optional)
1/4 cup butter, melted
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes, until frothy. Stir in sugar, milk, egg, salt, and enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes on a lightly floured surface, or until smooth. Place dough in a well oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set aside to rise. Let it rise 1 hour, until the dough has doubled in volume.
2. Punch down dough, and knead in garlic. Pinch off small handfuls of dough about the size of a golf ball. Roll into balls, and place on a tray. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
3. During the second rising, preheat grill to high heat. At grill side, roll one ball of dough out into a thin circle. Lightly oil grill. Place dough on grill, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. Brush uncooked side with butter, and turn over. Brush cooked side with butter, and cook until browned, another 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from grill, and continue the process until all the naan has been prepared.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Indian Ground Beef and Peas (Kheema)
INGREDIENTS
1 small onion, finely diced
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon EACH ground coriander, ground cumin, salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1 cup frozen peas
2 teaspoons malt vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus a few extra leaves for garnish
4 chapatis, naan, or pitas, warmed
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large skillet, saute the beef and chopped onions until meat is no longer pink, and onion is translucent. Add the garlic and saute for another minute. Stir in the coriander, paprika, garam masala, cumin, salt, and cayenne, and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add the tomatoes, water, and frozen peas, and simmer, partially covered, for about 10 minutes until peas are tender.
3. Stir in the vinegar and chopped cilantro. Garnish with torn cilantro leaves and serve with warm chapatis, naan, or pita bread.
1 small onion, finely diced
1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon EACH ground coriander, ground cumin, salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1 cup frozen peas
2 teaspoons malt vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus a few extra leaves for garnish
4 chapatis, naan, or pitas, warmed
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large skillet, saute the beef and chopped onions until meat is no longer pink, and onion is translucent. Add the garlic and saute for another minute. Stir in the coriander, paprika, garam masala, cumin, salt, and cayenne, and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add the tomatoes, water, and frozen peas, and simmer, partially covered, for about 10 minutes until peas are tender.
3. Stir in the vinegar and chopped cilantro. Garnish with torn cilantro leaves and serve with warm chapatis, naan, or pita bread.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Garam Masala
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
DIRECTIONS
Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
DIRECTIONS
Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
Roast Chicken Seasoning
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoning
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried, ground thyme
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 teaspoon black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
2 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoning
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried, ground thyme
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 teaspoon black pepper
DIRECTIONS
Mix all ingredients and store in an airtight container.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Italian Salad Dressing Mix
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients. Store in a tightly sealed container.
2. To prepare dressing, whisk together 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2/3 cup oil (olive, vegetable, or canola are best), 2 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons of the dry mix, to make 8 ounces.
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients. Store in a tightly sealed container.
2. To prepare dressing, whisk together 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2/3 cup oil (olive, vegetable, or canola are best), 2 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons of the dry mix, to make 8 ounces.
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