Ingredients : 1/2 cup butter 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup milk 1-3/4 to 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Cooking Procedures : In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until blended. Cook over low heat for 2 minutes and stirring constantly. Slowly pour in the milk and mix well. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Set pan in cold water and cool for 10 minutes. When you can hold your hand on the bottom of the pan, the syrup is […] Read more »
Sugar and Spice Cookies
A mild spice cookie is a delicious variation on sugar cookies and offers just as many creative opportunities with cookie cutters, icings, candies, mini marshmallows and sprinkles. Ingredients : 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg pinch of ground cloves Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a greased baking sheets. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and […] Read more »
Easy Meals
Pumpkin Loaves
Mini loaves that mix the spiciness of gingerbread with the moist richness of pumpkin are ideal for small households or for gift giving. Ingredients : 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg pinch of each allspice, salt and pepper 1 can 14 oz. pumpkin purée 1/3 cup buttermilk 2/3 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1/3 cup fancy molasses 3/4 cup icing sugar, sifted 1 tbsp. orange juice Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare and grease 9 pcs. of 3-1/2 […] Read more »
Easy Cooking Recipe
Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients : 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onions 2 tsp. chopped garlic 2 tsp. chili flakes 3 cups pureed canned tomatoes 2 tbsp. cider vinegar 2 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. ground cumin salt, to taste Cooking Procedures : Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add onions, garlic and chili flakes. Sauté for 2 minutes, or until onions soften. Stir in tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, cumin and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until thickened. Makes about 2 cups. Read more »
Quick and Easy Recipes
Delicious Cocktail Meatballs
Ingredients : 1 beaten egg 1 10 1/2-ounce can condense French Onion Soup 2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 2 pounds ground beef 1 cup salsa-style catsup or regular ketchup 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1 cup water 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca Cooking Procedures : In a large bowl, combine egg, soup, stuffing mix, and salt. Add ground beef; mix well. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. Place meatballs in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 to 18 minutes or till done. Drain meatballs and […] Read more »
Meal Ideas
Rosemary Lamb
Ingredients : 4-1/2 lb. leg of lamb 2 cloves garlic, slivered Paste 4 cloves garlic, crushed 4 sprigs rosemary, stems removed, chopped 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. potato starch 1/2 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper 1 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. brown sugar (optional) 2 tbsp. dry red wine (or lemon juice) fresh rosemary, for garnish Basting 1 to 1-1/2 cups red wine (or chicken soup) Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a roasting pan. Place meat in roasting pan. Make several slits through the top fat layer, carefully not to pierce the meat, and insert the slivers of garlic. Set aside. […] Read more »