1 lb. Lean Ground Beef OR 10 ounces Pepperoni OR 1 lb. Lean Ground Pork OR 1 lb. Pastrami 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese 1/2 cup Onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano 1 cup Black or Green Read More …
Pizza by the Yard
Year: 2024
Rock Candy for Kids
2 cups granulated sugar Heavy cord 1 cup water Yield: 1 Servings The book says to put one cup of water into a small saucepan, pour 2 cups of granulated sugar into the water, heat the water and sugar on Read More …
Sidewalk Chalk
Not quite a recipe but, Hey ! I like kids Plaster of Paris Water Colored Tempra Paint OR Food Colors Mix 2 quarts plaster of Paris with 1 part water. Mix in desired color. Pour into paper towel or TP Read More …
Toadstools
Tubby Custard
instant custard Nestle Strawberry flavored Quik added. Stir Instant strawberry flavored drink mix into prepared custard until it is the right color. Tried this one, easy and kids like it, the colour is even like tubby custard too. Post Views: Read More …
Tubby Custard
1 pint strawberries sugar to taste 1 tablespoon water vanilla custard powder Lightly stew up strawberries and sugar and a tablespoon water, just until the strawberries are soft enough to put through a sieve. Press strawberries through the seive to Read More …
Twinkies
Cake: 16-Ounce Box golden pound cake mix (disregard mix instructions) 4 egg whites 2/3 cup water Filling: 2 teaspoons Butter 1/3 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup evaporated milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Read More …
Homemade Marshmallows
Vegetable shortening (Crisco recommended) for preparing the pan 1 cup cold water 3 tablespoons (3 envelopes) unflavored gelatin 2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Confectioners sugar (for coating the marshmallows) Read More …
Clear Toy Candy
Serving Size : 20 2 cups granulated cane sugar (don’t use beet sugar) 2/3 cup light corn syrup (preferably Karo red label) 2/3 cup water Good-quality olive oil Paper towels Rubber Bands Few drops of peppermint, wintergreen, or cinnamon extract Read More …
Rahat Lokum (Turkish Delight)
1 lb glucose 5-1/2 lbs granulated sugar 3/4 lb cornflour Juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon pulverized mastic a few drops of cochineal or other food coloring, if desired 3 tablespoons orange blossom water or rose water 3-4 ounces almonds Read More …
Milky Way
Heavy duty mixer needed for this recipe. 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water pinch salt 2 egg whites 35 unwrapped Kraft caramels 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 x 12 ounce Read More …
Candy Cane Twist
1 Package yeast 1/3 cup Sugar 2/3 cup Warm water (105-115) 1 cup Toasted skinned hazelnuts** 3 cups Flour 1 teaspoon Salt 1/4 cup Room temperature unsalted butter 1 Egg 1/2 cup Dried cherries or raisins Icing Dissolve yeast and Read More …
The Blue Hippo Restaurant White Chocolate Godiva Teardrop
This recipe is almost too easy. You can get acetate paper at Office Max. The strips don’t have to be exact. Source: Chad Martin – The Blue Hippo, Norfolk, Virginia 1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped 4 pieces acetate paper or Read More …
Milky Way Bars
Heavy duty mixer needed for this recipe. 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water pinch salt 2 egg whites 35 unwrapped Kraft caramels 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 12-oz bags milk Read More …
Chocolate Pecan Pralines – Prudhomme
Number of Servings: 24 1-1/2 each Sticks unsalted butter 1 cup Sugar 1 cup Packed, light brown sugar 1 cup Milk 1/2 cup Heavy cream 1 cup Coarsely chopped pecans 2 cups Whole pecan halves 2 tablespoons Vanilla extract 1-1/2 Read More …
Turkish Delight
1 lb granulated sugar 1/4 level teaspoon cream of tartar 3-1/2 ounces cornflour 7 1/2 ounces icing sugar 2 ounces clear honey 2 teaspoons distilled rose water natural red coloring (opt) Lightly grease or oil a shallow 7″ square tin. Read More …
Chocolate Caramel Candy
1 cup (6 ounces) milk chocolate chips 1/4 cup butterscotch chips 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter FILLING: 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1-1/2 cups marshmallow creme 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon Read More …
Low Fat Easy Festive Peppermint Marshmallows
powdered sugar 2-1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup cold water 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon peppermint extract Generously dust rectangular baking dish, 11 x 7 1/2 x 2 inches, Read More …
Milk Chocolate and Orange Truffles
Yield: 21 Servings 1/2 cup Whipping cream 24 oz Milk chocolate (imported) finely chopped 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter 1-1/2 teaspoons Grated orange peel Unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons Solid vegetable shortening Line a cookie sheet with foil. Bring cream to Read More …
Snickers Bar
1/4 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/8 cup peanut butter 1 dash salt 3 cups powdered sugar 35 unwrapped Kraft caramels 1 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts 1 bag milk-chocolate chips, (12-ounce) With the mixer Read More …
Sponge Candy
1 lb granulated sugar 1/2 pint water 4 tablespoons white vinegar 3 tablespoons golden syrup 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, sifted 12 ounce chocolate chips 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening 1 (1 ounces) square unsweetened baking chocolate Butter or oil an 8 Read More …
Diabetic Low Fat Cognac Laced Truffles
1/4 cup cognac 1/2 heavy cream 11 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate, chopped 3 squares (1 ounce each) white baking chocolate, chopped 1 square (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar Coating: 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder Read More …
Spiced Pomegranate Syrup
makes 1 cup syrup 3/4 cup pomegranate juice 3/4 cup Shiraz or other dry red wine 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon Read More …
Asparagus and Beef in Oyster Sauce
25 ml oyster sauce 2 tbsp 15 ml soya sauce 1 tbsp 15 ml chicken stock 1 tbsp 10 ml cornstarch 2 tsp 1 ml black pepper 1/4 tsp 25 ml vegetable oil 2 tbsp 10 ml ginger root, minced Read More …
Turkish Delight
Makes 50 rind of 1 medium lemon rind of 1 medium orange 1/4 cup (2 fl ounces) orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 cups caster sugar (superfine) 1/2 cup (4 ounces) water 2 tablespoons gelatine 1 cup (8 fl Read More …
Caramel Twix Bars
35 unwrapped Kraft caramels 1/4 cup water 1 box Nabisco Lorna Doone shortbread cookie, (40) 2 bags milk-chocolate chips, (12 ounce) Combine the caramels with the water in a small pan and melt over low heat. Place the shortbread cookies Read More …
Valentine Lollipops
Yield: 12 Servings Safflower oil 2 Plastic 6-count lollipop mold 8 oz Imported white chocolate 8 oz Imported bittersweet chocolate 12 Lollipop sticks 12 Red cellophane bags (optional) 12 Gold ribbons (optional) Lightly oil lollipop molds. In small bowl set Read More …
Homemade Marshmallows
1/4 cup cornstarch 1/3 cup Powdered sugar 1 package unflavored gelatin 1/3 cup water 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup pinch salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Yield: 36 pieces Sift powdered sugar and cornstarch into a bowl. Read More …
Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries
Best if you let stand overnight before eating to let filling defrost. Makes 5 to 6 Dz. 2 lb sifted powdered sugar, 1/2 cup margarine, softened 1 can Eagle Brand Condensed Milk (NOT EVAPORATED) 1 teaspoon Almond Extract 2 to Read More …
Chocolate Truffles
This chocolate truffle recipe is versatile. Substitute your favorite flavorings. 1-2/3 cups whipping cream 1/2 cup butter 8 oz chocolate for dipping (use white chocolate for berry/light flavors) 1 lb powdered sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or other extract i.e. Read More …
Cadbury Eggs
1/2 cups light corn syrup 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoons salt 3 cups powdered sugar 4 drops yellow food coloring 2 drops red food coloring 1 – 12 ounce bag milk chocolate chips 2 tablespoons shortening Read More …
Truffes Au Chocolat
3 oz Chocolate 1-1/2 ounces Butter 2 ounces Powdered sugar 2 tablespoons Fresh cream Put cream, butter and grated chocolate into a pan. The chocolate need not be grated fine. The cream can be replaced by skimming the top off Read More …
Peppermint Candy Crisps
1/4 cup soft butter or margarine 1/2 cup honey 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted 1 egg 1 tablespoon milk 1-1/3 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup peppermint stick candy, crushed Read More …
Thomas Keller’s Marshmallows
3 envelopes of Knox gelatin 1/2 cup cold water 2 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cups corn syrup 1/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Confectioners’ sugar for dredging In the bowl of an electric mixer, sprinkle gelatin Read More …
Deluxe Salted Peanut Brittle
2 cups sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup water 1-1/2 cups salted peanuts 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons baking soda Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a heavy 3 quart saucepan. Mix Read More …
See’s Butterscotch Lollipops
1 cup Granulated sugar 1 cup Heavy cream 3 tablespoons Light corn syrup 2 tablespoons Butter or margarine 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Nonstick spray 12 Lollipop sticks or popsicle sticks 12 Shots glasses; espresso cups or sake cups for the Read More …
Mocha Almond Crunch
2 qt.. popped corn 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 tablespoon EACH: butter and water 1/4 teaspoon EACH: cream of tartar and salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1-1/2 tablespoons instant coffee 1/2 Read More …
Orange Chocolate Meltaways
2 cups milk chocolate chips 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 2-1/2 teaspoons orange extract 1-1/2 cups finely chopped toasted pecans COATING: 1 cup milk chocolate chips 2 tablespoons shortening Place chocolate Read More …
Chocolate Bombs
This recipe for rich and fudgy candies was a $5 winner on Feb. 7, 1944, for Mrs. Coumbe of Chicago. Make them a day ahead and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve. 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour, Read More …
White Chocolate Truffles
18 ounces white confectionery coating*, cut into pieces 9 tablespoons butter (no substitutes) 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar Additional confectioners’ sugar In a microwave or double boiler, melt confectionery coating, butter and cream over low heat until Read More …
Praline Pecans
1-1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup milk (I use evaporated milk) 6 tablespoons butter 1-1/2 cups pecans, roasted 1 teaspoon vanilla Combine all ingredients and bring to soft ball stage (234-240F), stirring constantly. Remove from Read More …
Old Fashioned Vinegar Candy
3 cups sugar 1/2 cup vinegar 1 cup water 1/4 stick (2 Tablespoons) butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix sugar, vinegar, and water in a medium saucepan; stir well before putting on the stove. Cook over low heat Read More …
Toffee
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon corn syrup 1 square (1 ounces) unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces Line a 13x9x2 inch baking pan with foil, Read More …
Jaffa – Choc – Meringue Sweet
4 ounces butter 1 cup hot water 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup flour 2 eggs, separated 1 scant teaspoon baking powder 1 Dsp custard powder or cornflour 1/2 pkt orange jelly crystals 1 tablespoon cocoa 1/2 cup sugar, extra milk Read More …
Cornish Cherry Chocolates
6 ounces margarine, (1 cup) 1 ounce Cornish butter 8 ounces sugar, (caster/superfine is best) (1 cup) 2 tablespoons golden syrup 16 ounces flour, (plain/all-purpose) (3 3/4 cups) 1 tablespoon baking powder 6 ounces chopped-up chocolate 4 ounces glace cherries, Read More …
Dollywood Hokey Pokey Sticks
8 cups marshmallows 3 ounces butter 9 cups Rice Krispies cereal 8 ounces dark chocolate 4 ounces white chocolate Chopped nuts, colored sprinkles, mini M&M’s Melt butter and marshmallows together in a large pot on low heat. Mix in the Read More …
Buttery Pecan Caramels
2 cups sugar 2 cups half and half 3/4 cup light corn syrup l/2 cup Real sweet cream butter l/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted 64 pecan halves In heavy 4 qt. saucepan combine sugar, 1 c. half and half, Read More …
Chocolate Covered Creams
1 stick margarine nuts, coconut, candied cherries (as desired) 1 can unsweetened condensed milk 3 6-oz. package chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla 2-1/4 pkgs. powdered sugar (1 pound size). 1/4 pound parafin Melt and cool margarine. Add milk and vanilla. Read More …
Microwave Peanut Brittle
1 cup sugar 1/2 cup white corn syrup 1 cup roasted salted peanuts 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract OR 1 teaspoon sour mash bourbon 1 teaspoon baking soda Stir the sugar and corn syrup together in a 1-1/2 Read More …
Homemade Marshmallows
2 envelopes (2tablespoons) unflavored gelatin 1-1/4 cups water 2 cups sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cups powdered sugar Soften gelatin in 3/4 cup of water and set aside. Place remaining 1/2 cup water and granulated sugar in Read More …