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Buttercream Icing II Holds up in Humidity Better – Faux Fondant

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There are many versions of “Buttercream” icing. Some are made with eggs and all butter. Some varieties, you have to cook your sugar to a softball stage. Others are 100% shortening or a combination of shortening and butter. Each decorator has... MORE»

Recipe #334135

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My Favorite Buttercream Icing for Decorating

(1 reviews) Posted by chefRD  

This wonderful icing is used for icing cakes and cookies as well as for borders and art work on cakes. It makes a delicious filling also between the layers of cakes and under Fondant Icing. You can make roses but it takes 3 or more days to dry... MORE»

Recipe #334113

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Beef Cabbage Carrot Soup

(2 reviews) Posted by chefRD  

Delicious, hearty soup full of cabbage, carrots, ground beef and onions. Tomato base and just the right amount of spices. Wonderful served with crusty home-made bread. Try with Rye Bread! MORE»

Recipe #286011

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New Orleans-Style Bread Pudding

(2 reviews) Posted by chefRD  

From my favorite dessert cookbook: "Gooey Desserts-The Joy of Decadence" by Elaine Corn She states: My mother goes to conferences now and then with my father. When the men sequester themselves, she and some other spouses attend cooking... MORE»

Recipe #285479

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Gooey Chocolate Deliverance

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(Andrea's Truffle Torte) From my favorite dessert cookbook: "Gooey Desserts-The Joy of Decadence" by Elaine Corn. Elaine writes, "This is one of the most defiantly gooey desserts anywhere. We are not talking light and airy. We... MORE»

Recipe #285430

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Beef Stew With Dumplings

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Rich Gravy and Full of Flavor with the addition of Ale. Dumplings are light and fluffy! One of the best stews I've ever eaten and very comforting on a cold winter's night! MORE»

Recipe #285370

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Black Bottom Cupcakes

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Why is there vinegar in the cupcake batter? Baking soda, the ingredient that makes these cupcakes rise, starts to work only when it comes in contact with an acidic ingredient. Some common types used in baking are lemon juice, buttermilk and... MORE»

Recipe #285317

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Lasagna

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This lasagna includes three types of Italian cheesesricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan.Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Fun Food, by Stephanie Rosenbaum (Simon & Schuster, 2006). From Cooking with Kids. MORE»

Recipe #285313

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Pb & Apple Sandwich

(3 reviews) Posted by chefRD  

This simple sandwich makes the perfect lunch or afternoon snack. From Williams-Sonoma Cooking with Kids;Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Fun Food, by Stephanie Rosenbaum (Simon & Schuster, 2006). MORE»

Recipe #285311

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Puffy Apple Oven Pancake

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From Williams-Sonoma Cooking with Kids- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Kids Baking, by Abigail Johnson Dodge (Oxmoor House, 2003). Eat this pancake while its still warm and puffy! MORE»

Recipe #285305

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Birthday Cake

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This is an advanced recipe for kids to prepare. It is well worth the effort to create a delicious home-baked cake for a birthday celebration! From Williams-Sonoma Cooking with Kids;Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Kids Baking, by Abigail Johnson Dodge... MORE»

Recipe #285210

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The Ultimate Ham & Cheese

(1 reviews) Posted by chefRD  

A layer of cheese sauce makes these sandwiches extra-good! There are more sandwich ideas at the end of this recipe. From Williams-Sonoma Cooking With Kids Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Fun Food, by Stephanie Rosenbaum (Simon & Schuster, 2006). MORE»

Recipe #285206

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Gordon Ramsay's Shepherd's Pie

(4 reviews) Posted by chefRD  

I found this on a blog on the internet site I can do that. This is a recipe that author "Oggi" adapted from Gordon Ramsay's show "Kitchen Nightmares" where he tried to save the restaurant. This recipe ended up being the... MORE»

Recipe #283311

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Sauerkraut Filling (Pierogi Filling)

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My absolute favorite pierogi filling! In fact, I remember us kids fighting over the sauerkraut filled pierogi's. The younger children's favorite is usually the farmers cheese filling. I prefer not to have mushrooms in my sauerkraut filling, but... MORE»

Recipe #280300

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Farmer Cheese Filling (Pierogi Filling)

(1 reviews) Posted by chefRD  

This is a filling for Pierogi's. This is absolutely my young daughter's favorite filling. The cheese used for this filling is white, semi-dry, and crumbly like feta cheese. MORE»

Recipe #280298

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Golabki (Stuffed Cabbage Leaves)

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Being part Polish on my mother's side of the family, of course I have my favorite Polish recipes! I just loved when my mom made stuffed cabbages growing up. Here is one of the many stuffed cabbage recipes I've collected. This one comes from a... MORE»

Recipe #280290

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Creamed Beef on Toast

(1 reviews) Posted by chefRD  

This is how my mom made this for us kids growing up. It doesn't have a lot of ingredients and is simple to make. I always, always serve this with Young Early Peas. This is definitely not a dietetic dish either, since it takes a whole stick of... MORE»

Recipe #280260

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Marshmallows (French Laundry)

(5 reviews) Posted by chefRD  

I was surfing the internet and found this recipe for marshmallows. I have since tried a few others and I wished I hadn't wasted my time and ingredients. For one thing, this recipe is extremely easy to follow. (You don't even need a candy... MORE»

Recipe #280242

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Becky's Buckwheat Pancakes

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I love the flavor of buckwheat, but thought that sometimes it can be a bit strong. So I came up with this recipe when fiddling around one morning making pancakes. My family loves these pancakes! My brother-in-law says they don't need butter or... MORE»

Recipe #280234

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Gwen's Original Squash Casserole

(2 reviews) Posted by chefRD  

This dish has been a staple on Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember. I don't remember my mom making squash any other way. I just know that when I tried it as a child for the first time I remember how delicious it was. A Thanksgiving... MORE»

Recipe #280227

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