23 wonderful not Recipes

wonderful sunrise biscotti, this refreshing biscotti is brightened up by the beautiful colors of the blood orange. white chocolate & honey add sweetness., butter (no substitutes), white sugar, blood orange, honey, almond extract, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, white chocolate chips, chopped pecans, oven to 325 degrees ., mixer bowl, add sugar, butter & honey., peel from the blood orange using the large side of the cheese grater. take care not to grate the pith (the white layer between peel & fruit). add grated peel to mixer bowl., orange in half & squeeze juice out of both halves; add to bowl., all together til light & fluffy., almond extract & then both eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each., together flour , baking powder & salt. gradually blend into creamed mixture., wooden spoon , stir in chopped pecans & white chocolate chips., will be slightly sticky ., out onto lightly floured surface & divide into two halves., your hands , roll 1 half into a 10-12 inch log & place lengthwise on greased cookie sheet., flatten log into a long rectangle about 2-1/2 inches wide ., oven but leave logs on baking sheet til cool enough to handle., transfer to cutting board & slice each log on a diagonal into 1-inch wide slices.

pork loin, sliced into 1/2-3/4 in chops, zucchini, roughly chopped (bite sized), crookneck yellow squash, chopped (bite sized), onion (yellow, white or purple ), quartered washed mushroom, chopped mushroom (for orzo), red ripe tomatoes, cut into chunks (double quartered), orzo pasta, chicken stock (canned or homemade ), extra virgin olive oil, ziploc bag, baking sheet , with rim oiled, butter or margarine, mccormick italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, pepper, smoked paprika (or regular is smoked is not available), worcestershire sauce, water, flour, parmesan cheese, for sprinkling

white sugar, milk, shortening, vanilla, rolled oats (not instant ), sweetened shredded coconut, salt, cocoa powder

water (room temp .), salt, margarine, honey, all-purpose flour, powdered milk (not skim), sugar, bread machine yeast

softened real butter (not melted , do not use margarine), sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg (freshly grated is wonderful!), eggs, sour cream, fresh blueberries (can use frozen or canned wild blueberries-drained)

old age, i decided , is a gift., i am now , probably for the first time in my life, the person i have always wanted to be., i would never trade my amazing friends , my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. as i ve aged, i ve become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. i ve become my own friend., i don tsp chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that i didn tsp need, but looks so avant garde on my patio. i am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant., whose business is it if i choose to read or play on the computer until 4 am and sleep until noon, i will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50 s, 60 s, & 70 s, and if i, wish i will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if i choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set., will get old ., i know i am sometimes forgetful. but there again , some of life is just as well forgotten. and i eventually remember the important things.., over the years my heart has been broken ..., but broken hearts are what give us strength andunderstanding and compassion. a heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect., i am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. so many have never laughed, and so may have died before their hair could turn silver., as you get older , it is easier to be positive. you care less about what other people think. i don tsp question myself anymore. i ve even earned the right to be wrong., answer your question , i like being old. it has set me free.. i like the person i have become., i am not going to live forever, but while i am still here, i will not waste time lamenting about what could have been, or worrying about what will be. and i shall eat dessert every single day. (if i feel like it), may our friendship never come apart especially when it s straight from the heart, may you always have a rainbow of smiles on your face and in your heart forever and ever

gone are the days where the bride and groom share a slice of a 3, 4, or 5 tier wedding cake. nowadays some people are opting for a more simple cake solution, yet they still want the elegance that a large tiered cake offers. enter on stage the simple yet elegant cupcake., versatile cupcakes are standing along side and, in some cases, replacing larger cakes these days. below are some helpful hints if you want to use cupcakes for the main cake at your wedding., tip #1 : arrangement, how you arrange your cupcakes is as important if not more important than the taste. everyone wants a breathtaking wedding cake at their reception so arranging your cupcakes to give this appearance is very necessary., my personal favorite way of arranging my cupcakes is to stack 4 or 5 boxes on top of each other to form a tree of sorts. i choose boxes that are approximately 4 to 5 inches high. i like 24 inch square boxes then 18 inches square then 12 inches then 6 inches square. this gives me a cupcake ledge of 3 inches when the boxes are stacked., decorate your boxes as you wish. beautiful paper wrapped around the boxes then a ribbon all the way around is a great decorating combination ., your wedding cake cupcakes can then be placed on the ledges and on top of the boxes for a beautiful arrangement for your wedding., arrangement idea for your wedding cupcakes is to place cupcakes underneath raised cake platters. larger cakes or more cupcakes can be placed on top of the platters., how your cupcakes taste and even how many different flavors you offer are both very important to the overall success of your wedding cupcakes. i think 1 of the best reasons to have wedding cupcakes instead of a large wedding cake would be that you can have many different kinds of cakes. not everyone prefers the same type of cake and frosting so having 2 or 3 different types of cake flavors would be ideal., three of my favorite flavors are vanilla , chocolate, and lemon cupcakes. these are a great combination for any special occasion that you may choose to serve cupcakes. you can either serve all of the different flavors in the same cups with the same decoration or you can use different cups and/or different decorations for each cake flavor you choose., skimp on the ingredients for your wedding cupcakes. fresh cupcakes made from your favorite cupcake recipes are always the best choice. boxed cake mixes just won tsp cut i for special occasion cupcakes. the same goes for frosting. make your frosting instead of buying it prepackaged from a grocery store. if you don tsp feel confident making your own, you could always buy some freshly made frosting from a local bakery., presentation is everything when dealing with weddings. you should make sure your cupcakes are just the right size so they are absolutely gorgeous when presented. the entire purpose of serving cupcakes at a wedding is to give your guests a small taste of a wonderful dessert. small is the key word here. you don tsp want cupcakes that are larger than an actual teacup. if they are, then they should be called mini cakes and not cupcakes., also, it would cost you a fortune to bake mini cakes for each of your guests. the right size cupcake will offer just the right amount of cake for each person attending and will also likely save you money., be careful not to err on the side of your cupcakes being too small. if your cupcakes are too small, you may run out of cupcakes before you guests sweet teeth are satisfied. you also run the risk of having too much frosting on a small cupcake which could ruin the overall taste of your wedding cupcakes., i ve found that the perfect size cupcakes are baked in 1/2 cup wells that i fill approximately 1/2 to 2/3 full of cupcake batter. make sure you carefully measure the cupcake batter each time you fill a well. this will make sure that your cupcakes come out of the oven all the same size., i hope that these tips will help you produce the most beautiful wedding cupcakes that anyone has ever seen! good luck

bananas (not too ripe), sliced, lemon juice, fat-free , sugar-free vanilla instant pudding, fat-free condensed milk, water, fat free (or low fat ) lb cake, sliced and halved, fresh strawberries, sliced

barley, barley is a favorite with ancient civilizations, it is mentioned in the bible 32 times, in john 6:9-11 the young boy gives the lord five barley loaves and two small fish, barley is a sweet , nutty flavored grain and lacks gluten which must be added for baking, baking in bread , 1 part barley to five parts wheat flour), barley puts new flavor appeal in soups , casseroles, pilaf, and puddings, be subsituted for rice and millet in recipes, high in minerals and protein, personal note : my mother used barley in much of her southern cooking, especially in soups, she used pearl barley, barley-rice pilaf, oil, onion, finely chopped, chopped celery, barley, uncooked (not quick ), raw brown rice, boiling water or chicken broth, chopped dried apricots, chopped almonds, raisins, cinnamon

asparagus, stemmed , roasted and cut into 1 inch pieces, extra virgin olive oil, coarse salt and ground pepper, lean ground turkey (93/7 is my choice for lean turkey; not as dry as turkey with even less fat), diced tomatoes, drained , with juice set aside for use, garlic cloves, minced, chopped onion, nonfat ricotta cheese (substitute 1 1/2 cup. nonfat cottage cheese mixed with 1 large egg), wonton skins, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan , asiago or fontina cheese

flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, eggs, salad oil, granulated sugar, canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling), cream cheese, room temperature, butter (1 stick), powdered sugar, vanilla extract, nuts, chopped

apples, washed, cored, and sliced, but not peeled, celery, chopped, walnuts, chopped, grapes , seed and halved, bananas, sliced and added just before serving, egg, flour, butter, vinegar, sugar, whipping cream , whipped

chocolate, coffee, hot, fresh brewed, sugar, flour , all-purpose, cocoa, unsweetened (not dutch process), baking soda, baking powder, salt, eggs , large, oil, (any vegetable oil , except olive), buttermilk (well-shaken), vanilla

unsalted butter (softened ), cocoa, caster sugar (or superfine sugar), golden syrup, self raising flour, baking powder, light sour cream, eggs, softened butter, sour cream, golden syrup, sugar (powdered ) or 3 cups icing sugar, cocoa, melted dark semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate, not melted but broken into pieces

graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter, melted, cream cheese, softened, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, salt

wonder light bread (or another brand of light bread), jennie-o extra lean fat-free turkey bacon, kraft fat-free american cheese slices (or another fat-free american cheese), i can tsp believe it s not butter spread, 20 sprays with the spray bottle

chocolate tortillas, flour, sugar, good quality unsweetened cocoa, skim milk, egg whites, oil (either vegetable or evoo), vanilla, salt, fill with whatever fruit is fresh and wonderful, strawberries (grind a tiny amount of fresh pepper over them, or if they re not especially sweet, slice and sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and let sit for an hour), raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, chopped mango, kiwi, sliced peaches (grate some nutmeg over them)

there are dozens of noodles famous in singapore from the street hawkers to upscale restaurants; singapore noodle is not 1 of them., lack of geographic authenticity does not detract from this wonderful dish that is easy to prepare, perks up the taste buds, and can be served as a whole meal, a snack or an appetizer., rice noodles , soaked in cold water for 2 hours, and drained, baby shrimps, without shells, deveined, rinsed and drained, skinless chicken breast , 1/4-inch strips, white wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, ground white pepper, canola oil, to cook, minced ginger, scallions batons, 1-inch lengths, minced garlic, bean sprout , picked, red bell pepper , julienned, onion , julienned, eggs, lightly scrambled, madras curry powder, salt and white pepper to taste