Soda Ice Cream from Pinterest
2 Lt soda( diet works too)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Mix in ice cream maker and freeze according to ice cream maker directions.
We love root beer which taste like a root beer float and orange which tastes like a cream sickle
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Chocolate
Last year a friend Cindy taught me how to make molded filled chocolates. I have added to what she taught me and now it is a full blown Christmas tradition. A very yummy one.
Tips for Chocolate
*Buy Quality Chocolate at a candy store(no Wilton's is not the quality I use) my favorite is Merkens
*Melt chocolate over hot not boiling water. if the water is too hot it will thicken the chocolate.
*while melting sir often and NEVER cover.
TOO MUCH HEAT OR ANY MOISTURE WILL RUIN THE CANDY
I heat/melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
Molds
Mold can be purchased at a candy store.
*thin molds and shells cool in the fridge
*thick mold and filled shells in the freezer.
Thin Molds
* carefully fill to almost full with melted chocolate tap gently to spread cool/set in fridge
Filled Molds.
*with spoon place a little bit of chocolate in mold. using finger, completely cover inside of mold. All of the interior must be covered. This is the shell.
*Place shells in fridge to set.
*carefully fill shells to below top with filling.use finger to flatten top if it is a solid filling.
*cover with chocolate to just below full. Covering filling completely. tap the mold on counter to remove any air bubbles. the top must be flat as this will be the bottom.
*place filled molds in freezer to harden. it only takes a few minutes. when hard to the touch tip over on a clean dry towel. If chocolates don't come right out put back in freezer for a few more minutes.
FILLINGS
Buttercream
**vanilla
mix 1/2 c butter, 1lb pd sugar,1 1/2 Tbs milk 1/2 TBS vanilla
May be rolled in balls and dipped or used as a filling in molds
** Chocolate
Add 1 1/2 TBS melted chocolate to vanilla recipe
shape in balls and dip sprinkle with jimmies or use in molds.
Carmel
Place one unopened can of sweetened condensed milk into a pan. cover with water. Bring water to a hard boil and turn to simmer. roll can so it cooks evenly. cook for 3-4 hours(depending on how thick of a Carmel you want I like 4. keep water level over can while cooking. Let cool of you open the can when it is hot it can explode. use as filling
Cherry Cordials
Melt Dark Chocolate. Cut large maraschino cherries in half. make fondant by mixing 1/3c dry fondant(found at candy store)with 3 TBS cherry juice. coat inside of cherry mold. harden in fridge. place on half cherry in each mold. cover with @1/2 tsp fondant. top with chocolate layer. make sure edges are sealed. place in freezer until dry.
Mounds/ Almond Joys
1/2 lb melted butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 lb pd sugar
14 oz coconut flakes
mix together. can be used as a filling in molds or shaped into balls or logs and dipped in chocolate. add a almond before covering with chocolate to make almond joys.
Danish mints
2 c pd sugar
2 TBS milk
2 TBS melted butter
3 drops oil of peppermint
mix together and use as filling
Inside out mints(from pintrest)
1 lb pd sugar
4 oz cream cheese
1/4 tsp peppermint oil
Mix. form balls using thumb make indent in middle of ball. chill balls until set. fill indents with chocolate. chill to set again.
Peanut butter cups
1/4 c butter
2 C pd sugar
1C peanut butter
mix with hand mixer if gooey chill. use as filling in shells.
Pretzels
Using fork. dip pretzels into chocolate. drain by tapping fork on side of bowl. place on wax paper to set. may use dark, milk or white chocolate.
for added flare place 1T contrasting chocolate in sandwich baggie cut of tip of corner drizzle lines over set chocolate.
Raisins
mix raisins and chocolate in bowl. mold in peanut butter cup molds.
my favorite is golden raisins and white chocolate.
Truffles
A- melt 1lb milk and 1 lb dark chocolate (or all of one) heat 1/2 pt whipping cream to 130 degrees add to melted chocolate. whip for 3 minutes. cover w/ damp cloth chill in freezer for 5 min. beat for 3 min. chill until firm enough to form balls, form balls and dip. cover with jimmies.
B-melt 2 c chocolate chips with 4 TBS butter in double boiler. once melted remove top pan from water pan. add 1/2 c pd sugar, 1/2 c crushed vanilla wafers(the finer the crumbs the better)roll into balls and dip. sprinkle with jimmies.
Turtles
cook Carmel See camels.
cut pecans into pieces that will form legs
on wax paper drop 1/2 tsp melted chocolate and place 3 pecans pieces into wet chocolate. let dry in fridge. when set put 1/2 tsp Carmel on nuts. cover all Carmel with melted chocolate but not the pecans. (can sprinkle with sea salt at this stage) let set in fridge.
Hash
melt 1 lb white chocolate,
mix 1/4 c toasted sliced almonds(350dregrees for 5 min)
1c dry roasted peanuts
2c captain crunch cereal
1c rice krispies
1c mini marshmallows
pour melted chocolate over mixture mix completely mold in peanut butter cup molds
Heavenly Hash
into 1 lb melted chocolate mix 1c pecan halves and 1c mini marshmallows. pour onto wax paper. when hardened cut or brake into pieces.
Nuts
mix peanuts or cashews with milk chocolate mold in peanut butter cup molds
Orange/Raspberry Creams
mix 1/2c butter, 1 lb pd sugar, 1 1/2 tsp milk with mixer. add 1/4 tsp flavor oil and a tiny bit of food coloring . use as filling in molds.
Oreo truffles(from pintrest)
crush 1 bag Oreos in food processor. reserve some for sprinkling on finished truffles
add 8 oz cream cheese. blend until mixed. chill. roll into balls chill, dip in chocolate sprinkle with crumbs.
Boxing
To truly make them look great get the candy papers and boxes at the candy store
Tips for Chocolate
*Buy Quality Chocolate at a candy store(no Wilton's is not the quality I use) my favorite is Merkens
*Melt chocolate over hot not boiling water. if the water is too hot it will thicken the chocolate.
*while melting sir often and NEVER cover.
TOO MUCH HEAT OR ANY MOISTURE WILL RUIN THE CANDY
I heat/melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
Molds
Mold can be purchased at a candy store.
*thin molds and shells cool in the fridge
*thick mold and filled shells in the freezer.
Thin Molds
* carefully fill to almost full with melted chocolate tap gently to spread cool/set in fridge
Filled Molds.
*with spoon place a little bit of chocolate in mold. using finger, completely cover inside of mold. All of the interior must be covered. This is the shell.
*Place shells in fridge to set.
*carefully fill shells to below top with filling.use finger to flatten top if it is a solid filling.
*cover with chocolate to just below full. Covering filling completely. tap the mold on counter to remove any air bubbles. the top must be flat as this will be the bottom.
*place filled molds in freezer to harden. it only takes a few minutes. when hard to the touch tip over on a clean dry towel. If chocolates don't come right out put back in freezer for a few more minutes.
FILLINGS
Buttercream
**vanilla
mix 1/2 c butter, 1lb pd sugar,1 1/2 Tbs milk 1/2 TBS vanilla
May be rolled in balls and dipped or used as a filling in molds
** Chocolate
Add 1 1/2 TBS melted chocolate to vanilla recipe
shape in balls and dip sprinkle with jimmies or use in molds.
Carmel
Place one unopened can of sweetened condensed milk into a pan. cover with water. Bring water to a hard boil and turn to simmer. roll can so it cooks evenly. cook for 3-4 hours(depending on how thick of a Carmel you want I like 4. keep water level over can while cooking. Let cool of you open the can when it is hot it can explode. use as filling
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| Carmel's |
Cherry Cordials
Melt Dark Chocolate. Cut large maraschino cherries in half. make fondant by mixing 1/3c dry fondant(found at candy store)with 3 TBS cherry juice. coat inside of cherry mold. harden in fridge. place on half cherry in each mold. cover with @1/2 tsp fondant. top with chocolate layer. make sure edges are sealed. place in freezer until dry.
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| Cherry cordials |
Mounds/ Almond Joys
1/2 lb melted butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 lb pd sugar
14 oz coconut flakes
mix together. can be used as a filling in molds or shaped into balls or logs and dipped in chocolate. add a almond before covering with chocolate to make almond joys.
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| red papers mounds green papers almond joys |
Danish mints
2 c pd sugar
2 TBS milk
2 TBS melted butter
3 drops oil of peppermint
mix together and use as filling
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| mints |
Inside out mints(from pintrest)
1 lb pd sugar
4 oz cream cheese
1/4 tsp peppermint oil
Mix. form balls using thumb make indent in middle of ball. chill balls until set. fill indents with chocolate. chill to set again.
Peanut butter cups
1/4 c butter
2 C pd sugar
1C peanut butter
mix with hand mixer if gooey chill. use as filling in shells.
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| peanut butter cups |
Pretzels
Using fork. dip pretzels into chocolate. drain by tapping fork on side of bowl. place on wax paper to set. may use dark, milk or white chocolate.
for added flare place 1T contrasting chocolate in sandwich baggie cut of tip of corner drizzle lines over set chocolate.
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| covered pretzels |
Raisins
mix raisins and chocolate in bowl. mold in peanut butter cup molds.
my favorite is golden raisins and white chocolate.
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| white chocolate and golden raisins |
Truffles
A- melt 1lb milk and 1 lb dark chocolate (or all of one) heat 1/2 pt whipping cream to 130 degrees add to melted chocolate. whip for 3 minutes. cover w/ damp cloth chill in freezer for 5 min. beat for 3 min. chill until firm enough to form balls, form balls and dip. cover with jimmies.
B-melt 2 c chocolate chips with 4 TBS butter in double boiler. once melted remove top pan from water pan. add 1/2 c pd sugar, 1/2 c crushed vanilla wafers(the finer the crumbs the better)roll into balls and dip. sprinkle with jimmies.
Turtles
cook Carmel See camels.
cut pecans into pieces that will form legs
on wax paper drop 1/2 tsp melted chocolate and place 3 pecans pieces into wet chocolate. let dry in fridge. when set put 1/2 tsp Carmel on nuts. cover all Carmel with melted chocolate but not the pecans. (can sprinkle with sea salt at this stage) let set in fridge.
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| turtles |
Hash
melt 1 lb white chocolate,
mix 1/4 c toasted sliced almonds(350dregrees for 5 min)
1c dry roasted peanuts
2c captain crunch cereal
1c rice krispies
1c mini marshmallows
pour melted chocolate over mixture mix completely mold in peanut butter cup molds
Heavenly Hash
into 1 lb melted chocolate mix 1c pecan halves and 1c mini marshmallows. pour onto wax paper. when hardened cut or brake into pieces.
Nuts
mix peanuts or cashews with milk chocolate mold in peanut butter cup molds
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| covered nuts |
Orange/Raspberry Creams
mix 1/2c butter, 1 lb pd sugar, 1 1/2 tsp milk with mixer. add 1/4 tsp flavor oil and a tiny bit of food coloring . use as filling in molds.
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| Orange cream |
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| Raspberry cream |
Oreo truffles(from pintrest)
crush 1 bag Oreos in food processor. reserve some for sprinkling on finished truffles
add 8 oz cream cheese. blend until mixed. chill. roll into balls chill, dip in chocolate sprinkle with crumbs.
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| Oreo truffles |
To truly make them look great get the candy papers and boxes at the candy store
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Baked broccoli
From pintrest
2 lg bunches of broccoli, cut into flowerests. Toss with 5Tb olive oil, 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2tsp pepper, 4 garlic cloves pilled and slices. Roast in preheated over 450* for 20-25 min.
Toss baked broccoli with 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and 1tlb lemon juice.
2 lg bunches of broccoli, cut into flowerests. Toss with 5Tb olive oil, 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2tsp pepper, 4 garlic cloves pilled and slices. Roast in preheated over 450* for 20-25 min.
Toss baked broccoli with 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and 1tlb lemon juice.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Chicken veggie soup
I always thoughts that soups were hard to make. Then one thanksgiving my MIL taught me how to make turkey soup from the carcass and leftovers. I have been making it ever since. I have since learned that there are easier waysto make soups, that are much quicker. Tonight in about a half hour I made a great chicken veggie soup.
6 chicken tenderloins (about one per person)
6-7 cups water and 6-7 bouillon cube or you can use bottled or canned chicken stock the cubes are just the cheapest
2 bags mixed frozen veggies peas, carrots, green beans,corn
5 peeled diced potatoes
1 T parsley flakes
1 T dried diced onions
Salt and pepper to taste
Bring water with bouillon and chicken(or stock) to boil, add all other ingredients
Let simmer until chicken and potatoes are done, remove chicken and cut into chunks return to soup.
Due to lack of timing I served it tonight with bread and butter, If Brian was home I would have also severed it with cheese and sour cream which he likes to add to soups.
Most of the kids said it was a make again.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Ice Cream Cake
Ice Cream Cake
Step 1: bake cake in a jelly roll pan.
step 2: Cut in thirds
Step 3: plate one third on dish.
Step 4: Layer cake with Ice cream bars, Place in freezer to harden up.
Step 5: soften half gallon of Ice cream.
Step 6:Frost cake with softened Ice cream
Step 7: place frosted cake back in freezer to set.
Step 8: Enjoy
Step 1: bake cake in a jelly roll pan.
step 2: Cut in thirds
Step 3: plate one third on dish.
Step 4: Layer cake with Ice cream bars, Place in freezer to harden up.
Step 5: soften half gallon of Ice cream.
Step 6:Frost cake with softened Ice cream
Step 7: place frosted cake back in freezer to set.
Step 8: Enjoy
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Meat Balls for noodles
Meat Balls for noodles
1 lb ground meat( I use turkey)
1 onion chopped
3 garlic cloves crushed
1 egg ( I leave out)
1/4 c bread crumbs
3 T Ketchup
1/4 c Parsley fresh(I used less dried)
1/4 c Parmesan
1 t salt
1/4 t pepper
Mix together and form in to balls 1-1 1/2 in.
Fry in 3 T oil. Mix into sauce, serve with noodles.
Chicken toes
1 cup corn flakes
1 cup plain bread crumbs
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders, 2 packages, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
Directions
Preheat oven on to 375 degrees F.
In three shallow pans place
2.Flour
3.Beaten eggs
Turn the chicken in flour, eggs and then in the special crunchy breading. Arrange the chicken toes on a nonstick baking sheet. Place the chicken toes in the oven and cook 15 minutes or until crisp and brown all over.
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