Vanilla Fudge Recipes - Easy Vanilla Fudge

Vanilla Fudge Recipes - Easy Vanilla Fudge This quick and simple recipe is made with sweetened condensed milk.

3 cups white sugar 1/2 cup corn syrup 1 1/4 cup condensed milk 1/4 pound butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions In a saucepan or double boiler, combine the white sugar, white syrup, condensed milk and butter. Cook over medium heat until fudge reaches the firm ball stage on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and beat in the vanilla extract. Turn the fudge out onto a prepared sheet of buttered wax paper. Let cool. Cut into squares. => Fancy Vanilla Fudge This is a deliciously mouthwatering homemade vanilla fudge recipe made with, white chocolate candy bar, marshmallow crème and pecans. 2 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 5 oz. can evaporated milk 2 cups marshmallow crème 8 oz. white chocolate candy bar 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions Line a 9x13-inch pan with foil, let the foil extend over the sides of the pan. Butter foil thoroughly. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and the milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat. Add in the marshmallow crème, white chocolate bar, pecans and vanilla. Stir mixture until smooth. Pour into prepared pan. Let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until firm. => Walnut Vanilla Fudge Here's a great homemade vanilla fudge with crunchy black walnuts. 1 package vanilla bits 2 cups sugar 5 oz. evaporated milk 1/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup black walnuts 7 oz. marshmallow crème Directions Grease a 9x9x2-inch pan. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling and stirring for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add in the vanilla bits, vanilla, walnuts and marshmallow crème, stirring until well blended. Pour fudge mixture into the prepared pan. Let cool. Cut into squares. => Cherry Vanilla Fudge A rich, creamy and colorful fudge that's perfect for any occasion. 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup dairy sour cream 1/3 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup Maraschino cherries, quartered 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped Directions Butter an 8-1/2 x 4-1/2-inch loaf pan. In a microwaveable bowl, combine the sugar, sour cream, corn syrup, butter and salt. Microwave on high heat for 5 minutes. Stir well until the sugar is dissolved. Microwave on high heat for another 6 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 236 degrees on a candy thermometer. Let stand for 15 minutes (do not stir). Add in the vanilla and beat the mixture about 6 minutes (until it starts losing its gloss). Stir in the cherries and walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. Let cool. Cut into squares. Vanilla Fudge Recipes - Easy Vanilla Fudge

How to Make Nut Brittle - Three Easy Recipes

How to Make Nut Brittle - Three Easy Recipes Nut brittle makes a delicious snack or dessert. You can use pretty much any nuts to make it, including peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts or hickory nuts, and there are lots of different varieties. The following three recipes show you three different ways of making this delicious candy. If you do not have strong teeth but you still have a sweet tooth, you might prefer to make something soft and easier on the jaw, such as jello recipes.

Recipe for Hazelnut Brittle The following recipe makes twenty four servings and it is conveniently made in the microwave. What you will need: 1 cup white sugar 1 cup chopped hazelnuts 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon butter How to make it: Butter a baking sheet. Mix the nuts, corn syrup, salt, and sugar together and microwave this mixture for seven and a half minutes on high, stirring it once. Add the butter and keep cooking the mixture for another two or three minutes. Stir in the baking soda and vanilla and mix well. Pour the mixture on to the buttered baking sheet and let it cook a bit. Stretch it out if you want a thinner brittle. Let it cool and then break it into pieces. Recipe for Pecan Brittle This brittle, which makes sixteen servings, features the unique flavor of pecans, as well as butter, sugar, corn syrup and more for a rich flavor and chewy texture. What you will need: 2 cups white sugar 2 cups chopped pecans 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup water 1 cup light corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon butter How to make it: Butter a baking sheet. Add the corn syrup, sugar, salt, and water to a big, heavy skillet and bring it to a boil over a moderately high heat. Add the chopped nuts and keep cooking the mixture until the syrup starts to brown. Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the baking soda and butter. Pour it on to the buttered baking sheet and let it cool. Break it into pieces to serve. Recipe for Walnut Brittle You will need to use real maple syrup for the following dish. Artificial maple syrup will not taste anywhere near as good! This recipe has only five ingredients and the combination of maple syrup and walnuts is truly stunning. This makes one pound of walnut brittle. What you will need: 1 cup butter 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 cups toasted walnut pieces 1/4 cup water How to make it: Stir all the ingredients except the nuts together in a heavy pot over a moderate heat until the mixture is creamy. Keep boiling it gently until a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F. Stir in the nuts and pour the hot mixture on to an ungreased baking sheet. Use a wooden spoon to spread it out in a thin layer. Let it cool, then break it into pieces, and store it in an airtight container. How to Make Nut Brittle - Three Easy Recipes

Diabetic Dessert Recipes - Sugar Free Dessert Recipes to Prevent Diabetes

Diabetic Dessert Recipes - Sugar Free Dessert Recipes to Prevent Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, either the pancreas does not make enough insulin (insulin is a hormone that helps glucose to enter cells) or muscle cells are unable to use insulin properly. As the result, a diabetic patient has very high blood sugar levels. When the sugar or glucose level is over 600 mg/dl, it's dangerous to the diabetic's health. Untreated diabetes affects the eyes, nerves, kidney, heart and blood vessels.

Type 2 Diabetes is usually controlled with exercise and an appropriate diet. Are you suffering from Type 2 diabetes? In such a case, you absolutely need to manage a healthy diet in order to help control blood sugar concentration. And what about if you are free from diabetes? It is wise to prevent diabetes planning healthy meals. Try to avoid food high in sugar, saturated fat and carbohydrates (carbs). Can people with diabetes enjoy sweets and desserts? Are you craving for something sweet to eat such as desserts? Having diabetes doesn't mean you have to give up great tasting food. You can still enjoy your favorite deserts. Learn how to make special and delicious diabetic sweet treats, cakes, pies, ice cream, pudding and cookies by yourself! Fortunately, easy diabetic dessert recipes are available and can be very helpful to diabetics. What you can do is collect sugar free desserts recipes. After collecting these diabetic recipes, just try them! Develop healthy eating habits and enjoy great tasting food! You can live a normal life controlling properly your glucose sugar level. Tasty Diabetic Dessert Recipes Sample >> STRAWBERRY MOUSSE DIABETIC RECIPE Ingredients: > 2 cups fresh unsweetened strawberries > 4-oz frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping > Substitute sugar equivalent to 60 grams of sugar > ½ package sugar-free pudding mix Directions: Place strawberries and sugar substitute in a blender and process until smooth. Strain seeds and discard. Return strawberry mixture to the blender and process again. Add sugar-free pudding mix and process until smooth. Transfer to large bowl. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon evenly into desert dishes. Refrigerate until serving time. Whether you want to prevent or cure diabetes naturally maintaining a special diet, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the dishes and favorite desserts you like! You just have to make them a different way. How can I collect tasty diabetic dessert recipes? Actually, there are two different way to collect sugar-free dessert recipes in order to prevent oneself from getting Type 2 diabetes. 1) The first one consists to copy them from any site on the web. It's free of charge but unfortunately not all the diabetic recipes found on the web are written by professionals such as nutritionists! 2) The second way is to buy for a reasonable price a complete and professional cookbook. How would you feel if you had a collection of 500 different diabetic recipes? With such a specific cookbook, it will be very easy to cut down on the sugar in your diet. Download an awesome collection of over 500 Diabetics Recipes including desserts, entrees, snacks and more! Diabetic Dessert Recipes - Sugar Free Dessert Recipes to Prevent Diabetes

Classic Colonial Recipes

Life in the Colonial era was very different to life as we know it today, and food is a prime example of how things have changed. The Colonial people did not have convenience foods like jello powder to make jello recipes. Their desserts were made from scratch.

They used their woodcutting knife for cutting their meat and vegetables. Cooking was a slow process and there were no grocery stores to make life easier. Butter and cheese were homemade. Corn was popular in the Colonial era, as were fruits and vegetables.

People living close to the sea would enjoy seafood such as lobsters and clams. Beverages included beer, milk, apple cider, and pear cider. Recipes were known as "receipts" and rosewater, coconut, molasses, caraway seeds, lemon, and almonds featured in a lot of baked recipes. They would dry spices near the fire and then powder them, to use in Colonial food recipes.

This is obviously very different to the life we know today. For us, it is easy to head down to the store and pick up convenience foods and readymade meals. If you compare our diet to the Colonial diet however, you will see that most of their recipes were a lot healthier than modern favorites.

Recipe for Brown Sugar Cookies

What you will need:

1/2 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup shortening 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup sour cream 3/4 cup raisins 3/4 cup chopped nuts 1 egg How to make them:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Mix the sugar, shortening, egg, salt and nutmeg, then add the sour cream, baking powder, soda and flour. Stir the mixture well. Add the raisins and nuts and drop the mixture, a spoonful at a time, on to a greased baking sheet. Bake the brown sugar cookies for about fourteen minutes and cool them on a wire rack.

Recipe for Hobnails

What you will need:

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 beaten egg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup light brown sugar 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup shortening How to make them:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cream the sugar with the shortening, then add the egg and vanilla extract. Sift the cinnamon, salt, sugar, flour, and baking soda into the mixture, and then stir in the raisins. Make small balls with the mixture and put them on a greased cookie sheet. Bake them for about fourteen minutes, and then let them cool on a wire rack.

Recipe for Applejacks

What you will need:

1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup light brown sugar 1 1/3 cups all purpose four 1 cup chopped apples (not peeled) 1 egg 1/2 cup shortening How to make them:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Combine the sugar and shortening, then add the egg. Sift the salt, nutmeg, baking soda, sugar, and flour into the mixture, beating it well. Add the chopped apples and make small balls with the mixture. Arrange them on a greased cookie sheet and bake for about fourteen minutes. Cool them on a wire rack.

Great Acorn Squash Recipes

I love acorn squash, probably because they are healthy, delicious and easy to prepare. (A winning combination if there ever was one.)

If you have wondered how to cook acorn squash, here's all you need to do:

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Cut them in half around the middle. Scoop out the seeds and stringy fibers. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put a bit of butter in each cavity or brush them with olive oil. Put them in a baking dish cut side up or down. Bake at 350 - 400 degrees until tender, 35 to 50 minutes, depending on size of squash and oven temperature.

That's all there is to it; the simplest acorn squash recipe ever. If you want something fancier there are lots of ways to sweeten and spice up baked acorn squash. Here are a couple of favorites:

Glazed Baked Acorn Squash: Just before serving, sprinkle with brown sugar or drizzle with maple syrup and bake for a few minutes until the sugar melts.

Spiced Baked Acorn Squash: For 2 squash, combine 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon allspice, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Brush the insides of the squash with mixture and bake cut side down until tender, 30 to 45 minutes.

Stuffing squash is a great way to turn this delicious vegetable into a meal. Here are some favorite recipes for stuffed squash:

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Each recipe makes enough stuffing for 2-3 large baked acorn squash.

Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients:

2-3 tart apples, diced 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup butter, melted

Preparation

To make the stuffing, combine and then fill cavities of partially baked squash. Cover and bake at 375 for 30 minutes.

Apple Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients

1/2 pound bulk sausage 1 onion, peeled and diced 1 apple, diced 2 cups toasted bread cubes 3/4 cup chopped nuts 3/4 cup golden raisins 1 tablespoon plain yogurt 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Preparation

To make the stuffing put sausage in a large skillet set over medium heat and cook until browned. Add onion and apple and cook, stirring often, until tender. Remove skillet from heat. Add remaining ingredients. Stuff into cooked squash and bake at 375 for 15 minutes.

Fruit and Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash

You can use any kind of rice you like for this recipe. I like to use a wild rice blend.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked rice of your choice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup diced yellow onion 1 cup diced celery 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 2 tart apples, peeled, cored and cut into small cubes 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried sage 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins

Preparation 

To make the stuffing, put 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion with a pinch of salt and cook, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the celery, shallot and apples and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the thyme, sage and cranberries and cook for 2 minutes more. Add 2 tablespoons water to the pan and stir well.

In a large bowl, combine the vegetable-apple mixture with the rice and season to taste with salt. Scoop into cooked squash and enjoy. 

Southwest Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients 

1/2 pound bulk turkey sausage 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cups chopped cherry tomatoes 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 teaspoon salt Several dashes hot red pepper sauce, to taste 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Preparation 

To make the stuffing, lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon, until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin; cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, beans, salt and hot sauce, scraping up any browned bits. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the tomatoes are broken down, 10 to 12 minutes.

When the squash are tender, reduce oven temperature to 325. Fill the squash halves with the turkey stuffing mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Place on the baking sheet and bake until the filling is heated through and the cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.

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Filipino Recipes - Yema - Pinoy Food

Yema is a sweet creation that you can serve as a dessert or snack. If you have a sweet tooth, then yema is something that you should try.
Ingredients:
2 cups powdered full cream milk 1-1/2 cups sweetened condensed milk 1 tbsp. butter (softened) 1 50-gram pack coconut cream powder 1 cup white sugar 1 egg yolk small paper cups (1-inch diameter for the bottom) Cooking Instructions:
Place a small saucepan on the stove set to medium heat. Pour the condensed milk and heat gently. Avoid bringing the milk to a boil. In a medium-sized bowl, beat the egg yolk and pour in half of the heated condensed milk. Stir well until mixed thoroughly. Add the coconut cream and mix until you get a smooth mixture. Pour this mixture into the saucepan and go on cooking. To prevent scorching, stir constantly and scrape the bottom and sides of the saucepan. Turn off the heat when the mixture begins to thicken. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool. In a large mixing bowl, put the powdered milk, the egg-milk-coconut cream mix and the softened butter. Blend well until you have a smooth mixture. Use cling wrap to cover the mixture and chill inside the refrigerator for about 45 minutes. Mixture will thicken after chilling, thus, making it easier to shape into balls. Put the white sugar in a shallow bowl. Form the mixture into balls using two teaspoons. They will look irregular at this point. Drop the balls onto the white sugar and roll it gently to coat the entire ball. Roll the sugar-coated balls gently using your hands. When you are satisfied with the shape, drop the ball into a paper cup. Repeat the same process until you finish shaping the remaining mixture. Chill the yema balls then serve.

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Filipino Recipes - Yema - Pinoy Food

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Christmas Cookies Recipes - Chocolate Snowball Cookies

These yummy cookies feature chocolate chips and nuts.

3/4 cup butter, softened

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1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped nuts

1 cup chocolate chips

Confectioners' sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.

In someone else bowl, integrate the flour and salt; stir into creamed mixture.

Fold in the nuts and chips. Roll into 1-inch balls.

Place onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then roll in confectioners' sugar.

Makes 48 cookies.

=> Christmas Cookies Recipes: Cranberry Crispy Cookies

Using quick bread mix makes these cookies a cinch to prepare.

1 (15.6 oz.) pkg. Cranberry quick bread mix

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped

1 egg

1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, integrate the bread mix, butter, walnuts and egg; mix well. Stir in the cranberries. Roll into 1 1/4-inch balls.

Place cookies 3-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Let cool.

Makes 30 cookies.

=> Christmas Cookies Recipes: Frosted Ginger Cream Cookies

An old-fashioned style cookie topped with creamy frosting.

1/4 cup shortening

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1/3 cup molasses

2 cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/3 cup water

Cookie Frosting

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Prepare baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in the egg and molasses.

In someone else bowl, integrate the flour, ginger, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture, alternating with water (dough will be soft).

Drop heaping teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ready baking sheets. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until tops are cracked. Let cool. Frost with Cookie Frosting.

Cookie Frosting

1 1/2 ounces of cream cheese, softened

3 tablespoons butter, softened

1 cup plus 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and sufficient lemon juice to create a spreadable consistency. Frost cookies.

Makes 48 cookies.

Christmas Cookies Recipes - Chocolate Snowball Cookies

private cafeteria Recipes - Free cafeteria Recipes Vs Paid

When you want to make cafeteria recipes that taste as close to the original as possible, you will be delighted to know that hundreds of these do, in fact, exist and are in circulation throughout the internet. Tasty clone recipes (also known as copycat cafeteria recipes) are yours for the making. Some of these are free, while others are ready for sale. The incompatibility in the middle of the two usually comes down to convenience and accessibility. Let me explain.

Free cafeteria recipes are generally found scattered throughout the internet on sites such as SecretRecipeWorld.com and RecipeZaar.com, while paid recipes are found via huge eBooks in which all of the recipes are well organized and beyond doubt accessible.

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There are obviously pros and cons to both free and paid inexpressive cafeteria recipes. Free recipes take a bit more time to search and want you to be online to way them, where as a copycat recipes eBook is always ready to you on your computer's hard drive, with no internet connection required.

The eBook will also have a more condensed feel and is more beyond doubt scannable. The main con, of course, is that it costs money. This can be a difficult concept for many people to embrace, as they have a hard time shelling out 20 bucks or so for something they can beyond doubt obtain across the internet for beyond doubt free.

In case you happen to be wondering what kinds of restaurants' recipes are ready to you, the list is quite expansive. You can get your hands on virtually every type of course imaginable, together with drinks, appetizers, side dishes entrees, sauces, and desserts - all from some of the world's most beloved and reputable chain restaurants, and even a handful of random inexpressive treasures.

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One of the pros about getting these recipes for free on a website is that each formula often includes reviews, remarks, and areas for improvement. For example, if the copycat cafeteria formula calls for two cups of brown sugar, and one of the readers who beyond doubt followed the formula felt like a cup and a half would have made the formula tastier or more accurate, they will often times re-visit the website and let every person know. That way, you can benefit from society revisions.

Secret cafeteria recipes are a heck of a lot of fun to make. If you have kids, have them help you, as they will have a blast contributing to the recreation of their cafeteria faves. Above all, enjoy the process, the yummy results, and the sharing.

private cafeteria Recipes - Free cafeteria Recipes Vs Paid

classic Colonial Recipes

Life in the Colonial era was very distinct to life as we know it today, and food is a prime example of how things have changed. The Colonial people did not have convenience foods like jello powder to make jello recipes. Their desserts were made from scratch.

They used their woodcutting knife for cutting their meat and vegetables. Cooking was a slow process and there were no grocery stores to make life easier. Butter and cheese were homemade. Corn was favorite in the Colonial era, as were fruits and vegetables.

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People living close to the sea would enjoy seafood such as lobsters and clams. Beverages included beer, milk, apple cider, and pear cider. Recipes were known as "receipts" and rosewater, coconut, molasses, caraway seeds, lemon, and almonds featured in a lot of baked recipes. They would dry spices near the fire and then powder them, to use in Colonial food recipes.

This is obviously very distinct to the life we know today. For us, it is easy to head down to the store and pick up convenience foods and readymade meals. If you assess our diet to the Colonial diet however, you will see that most of their recipes were a lot healthier than contemporary favorites.

Recipe for Brown Sugar Cookies

What you will need:

1/2 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup shortening 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup sour cream 3/4 cup raisins 3/4 cup chopped nuts 1 egg How to make them:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Mix the sugar, shortening, egg, salt and nutmeg, then add the sour cream, baking powder, soda and flour. Stir the aggregate well. Add the raisins and nuts and drop the mixture, a spoonful at a time, on to a greased baking sheet. Bake the brown sugar cookies for about fourteen minutes and cool them on a wire rack.

Recipe for Hobnails

What you will need:

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 beaten egg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup light brown sugar 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup shortening How to make them:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cream the sugar with the shortening, then add the egg and vanilla extract. Sift the cinnamon, salt, sugar, flour, and baking soda into the mixture, and then stir in the raisins. Make small balls with the aggregate and put them on a greased cookie sheet. Bake them for about fourteen minutes, and then let them cool on a wire rack.

Recipe for Applejacks

What you will need:

1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup light brown sugar 1 1/3 cups all purpose four 1 cup chopped apples (not peeled) 1 egg 1/2 cup shortening How to make them:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Integrate the sugar and shortening, then add the egg. Sift the salt, nutmeg, baking soda, sugar, and flour into the mixture, beating it well. Add the chopped apples and make small balls with the mixture. Dispose them on a greased cookie sheet and bake for about fourteen minutes. Cool them on a wire rack.

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Cookie Recipes For the Chocoholic in You

Chocolate, now who doesn't love chocolate? And cookies are on of our beloved things from our toddler days to the grave! Chocolate and cookies; two of our beloved things. The recipes in this report will bring the two together for some awesome cookie treats! whether you like your chocolate in chunks, or chips, there is a formula here for you! The Mocha Chocolate Chips are made with a healthier cookie in mind. They have both all-purpose and whole-wheat flours, less sugar, and healthy walnuts. Yet they are delicious!

Chocolate Chunk Cookies With Oats
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup quick oats
1 1/4 cups chocolate chunks

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl merge the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat at medium speed with galvanic mixer until creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.

Into a small bowl sift the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Add flour combination to the creamy mixture, beating constantly. Stir in the oats and chocolate chunks.

Spoon dough by tablespoonfuls about 2-inches apart on the ready cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool 1 minute on the baking sheets. Change to wire racks to cool completely.

Healthier Mocha Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup Splenda Granulated
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup instant coffee powder*
2 squares (1-oz each) unsweetened baking chocolate
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place the chocolate in the top of a duplicate boiler over simmering water and cook, stirring often, until melted; take off and allow to cool.

Mix the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, baking soda, and salt together in a small bowl; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl beat the butter with the sugar and Splenda, with mixer on medium speed, until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, coffee powder and then add the melted chocolate; beat until blended.

With mixer on low speed, gently beat in the flour combination just until blended. With a silicone spatula or a wooden spoon, stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Drop the dough by tablespoonfuls, two inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies puff up and the dough loses its shine. Allow to cool 1 minute before removing from the cookie sheet to wire racks to cool completely.

Yield: almost 40 cookies.

*If using instant coffee granules, you need to crush them or powder them in a blend or food processor.

Enjoy!

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Most favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes - Chocolate Drizzled Cherry Bars

These impressive finding cookies will make a splash at any gathering.

2 cups all purpose flour

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2 cups quick cooking oats

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/4 cups butter, softened

1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling

1 teaspoon almond extract

1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

3/4 teaspoon shortening

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, consolidate the flour, oats, sugar and butter until crumbly. Set aside 1 1/2 cups for topping. Press the remaining crumb blend into an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges begin to brown.

In an additional one bowl, consolidate the pie filling and extract; thought about spread over the crust. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges of the topping are lightly browned.

In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over warm bars. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Makes 36 bar cookies.

=> Most beloved Christmas Cookie Recipes: Heavenly Caramel Cookies

A yummy cookie featuring spices, nuts, coconut and marshmallows.

12 graham crackers

2 cups small marshmallows

3/4 cup butter

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup sliced almonds

1 cup flaked coconut

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil.

Place graham crackers inside the pan; cover with marshmallows.

In a saucepan, cook and stir butter, brown sugar and cinnamon over medium heat until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in the vanilla. Spoon over the marshmallows.

Sprinkle with almonds and coconut. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until browned. Cool completely. Cut into 2-inch squares, then cut each quadrate in half to form triangles.

Makes 72 cookies.

=> Most beloved Christmas Cookie Recipes: Minty Meringue Drop Cookies

These light as air cookies are excellent for the holidays.

2 egg whites

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

3/4 cup sugar

1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 to 6 drops green food coloring, optional

1 pkg. Mint chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat 250 degrees.

Lightly grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar, beating until soft peaks form. Gently beat in the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form. Beat in the vanilla and food coloring. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ready baking sheets. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until dry to the touch. Cool.

Makes 30 cookies.

Note: If you cannot find mint chocolate chips, place 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint passage inside a plastic bag. Seal the bag and toss chips until coated. Let chips sit for 24 to 48 hours before using.

Most favorite Christmas Cookie Recipes - Chocolate Drizzled Cherry Bars

Leftover Mashed Potato Recipes

When I was a little girl, my mum all the time made what she called "potato cakes." That is the first method below. Following are two more ways to use leftover mashed potatoes. These are especially helpful after a big holiday evening meal where a large whole of mashed potatoes have been prepared.

Potato Cakes

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Ingredients

1 cup leftover mashed potatoes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon flour 1/4 cup milk (canned milk is even yummier)

Directions

Mix all above ingredients in a mixing bowl with a spoon. Put a handful of flour out on a cutting board or clean kitchen towel. Take small amounts of the potato mixture, roll them up in your hands, and pat into a flat, round shapes. Melt a tablespoon or so of shortening in a skillet. Put the potato cakes in the skillet and cook till nicely browned on one side. Turn over and brown on the other side. Cook until potato cake is hot through and browned on both sides.

Potato Biscuit

Ingredients

1 cup flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons shortening 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes 1/2 cup water or milk (approximately)

Directions

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. Add the shortening and mix with a fork or pastry cutter. Add potatoes and mix thoroughly. Add enough water or milk to make a soft dough. On a floured board, roll out the dough lightly to about 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into biscuits and bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 12 to 15 minutes at 400 degrees.

Potato Muffins

Ingredients

4 tablespoons shortening 2 tablespoons sugar 1 egg, well beaten 1 cup mashed potatoes 2 cups flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk

Directions

Cream the shortening and sugar together. Add the egg, then the potato and mix thoroughly. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. To the first mixture, add the milk and flour alternately. Bake in greased muffin pan at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Leftover Mashed Potato Recipes

Unusual Christmas Cookie Recipes - Cherry Snowball Cookies

These pretty cookies have a surprise cherry in the middle.

1 cup butter, softened

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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

1 tablespoon water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all purpose flour

1 cup quick cooking oats

1/2 teaspoon salt

36 maraschino cherries, well drained

Glaze Coating

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, cream the butter, sugar, water and vanilla.

In another bowl, concentrate the flour, oats and salt; moderately add to the creamed mixture.

Shape a tablespoonful of dough colse to each cherry to form a ball. Place 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Let cool.

Glaze Coating

2 cups confectioners' sugar

1/4 to 1/3 cup milk

2 cups flaked coconut, finely chopped

Directions

In a bowl, concentrate sugar and enough milk to make a flat dipping consistency. Dip cookies into glaze, then roll into coconut.

Makes 36 cookies.

=> Unusual Christmas Cookie Recipes: Spumoni Cookies

The beloved Italian ice cream treat becomes a delicious cookie.

1 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

2 squares semisweet chocolate, melted

1/2 cup pecans, chopped

3 to 5 drops green food coloring

1/4 cup candied red cherries, finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

3 to 5 drops red food coloring

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla. moderately add in the flour and mix well.

Divide the dough into three sections.

Stir chocolate into one section; mix well.

Add pecans and green food coloring to the second portion

Add cherries, almond excerpt and red food coloring to the third section.

Roll each section between two pieces of waxed paper into 8x6-inch rectangles. Remove the waxed paper.

Place the chocolate rectangle on a piece of plastic wrap. Top with the green and pink rectangles; press together lightly. Wrap with plastic wrap and chill overnight.

Cut the chilled dough in half lengthwise. Return one half to the refrigerator.

Cut the remaining rectangle into 1/8-inch slices. Place 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until set. Cool. Repeat with remaining dough.

Makes 84 cookies.

=> Unusual Christmas Cookie Recipes: Chocolate Dipped Spritz Cookies

These classy cookies are dipped in chocolate and decorated with nuts and sprinkles.

1 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

11 ounces dark, white or milk chocolate candy coating

Chopped walnuts and/or colored sprinkles

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla.

In another bowl, concentrate the flour, salt and baking powder; moderately add to the creamed mixture.

Using a cookie press fitted with your selection of disk, press the dough 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, or until set (do not allow cookies to brown). Let cool.

In a microwave safe bowl, melt the candy coating; dip each cookie halfway into coating. Sprinkle with nuts or colored sprinkles. Place on waxed paper until set.

Makes 72 cookies.

Unusual Christmas Cookie Recipes - Cherry Snowball Cookies

Two Candy Recipes suitable For Diabetics

Are you diabetic but crave candy? One the the biggest adjustments for me when I was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic was, in a word--Candy! As all those who are familiar with my website and writings know, sweets are my weakness. I could skip the meal just to get to the dessert table and it would not bother me one bit. I soon found that "sugar-free" candy cost quite a bit more than quarterly candy and sometimes it wasn't very good. That's not to say all "sugar-free" candy isn't good, some of it is downright delicious--and expensive. So I started working with some of my beloved candy recipes and have come up with some good alternatives. Below are a incorporate of my favorites to share with you.

Strawberry Fudge Balls

Sugar Free Cookie Recipes

1 pkg (8 oz) light cream cheese, softened

6 oz sugar-free chocolate pieces, melted

3/4 cup sugar-free cookies ie vanilla wafers or shortbread, crushed into crumbs

1/4 cup sugar-free strawberry preserves, seedless or strained

finely chopped plain almonds and/or cocoa powder for rolling

Combine the melted chocolate with the softened cream cheese and mix until blended. Stir in cookie crumbs and preserves. Chill overnight. Take off from refrigerator and shape into 1-inch sized balls. Roll balls in the crushed almonds and/or cocoa.

Texas Cow Patty Candy

1 stick butter

2 cups Equal Sugar-Lite

1/4 cup cocoa

1/2 cup low-fat milk

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

3 cups quick-cooking oats

1 tsp vanilla extract

In a 2-qt saucepan, incorporate butter, Equal, cocoa and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until blend begins to boil. Boil for a full two minutes, stirring often. Take off blend from the heat and add vanilla and peanut butter. Stir until peanut butter is melting. Add the oats and stir until all the oats are covered. Drop by a teaspoon onto waxed paper or lightly buttered cookie sheets. Allow to cool fully so candy will set.

Two Candy Recipes suitable For Diabetics

Macadamia Cookie Recipes - Easy & Quick To Prepare!

These macadamia cookie recipes are quick, easy and delicious. Just check these out and I'm sure you'll be amazingly surprised.

So here we go for some macadamia cookie recipes:

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>> Macadamia Shortbread Cookies

1 c macadamia nuts (4 oz)

1 c all-purpose flour

1/4 c cornstarch

3/4 c unsalted butter; softened

3/4 c confectioners' sugar

Finely chop the macadamia nuts. Sift flour, sugar and cornstarch. Stir
in nuts. Beat butter in bowl at medium speed until creamy. At low speed, beat in flour mixture. Using a level tablespoon, shape dough into balls. Place 2 inches apart on un greased baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork. Bake in preheated 300 degree oven 25 to 30 minutes until just lightly browned around edges. Cool baking sheet on rack 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to rack to cool.

Variations: press half a macadamia nut into each cookie before baking.
Sprinkle with rock sugar upon removing cookies from oven.

>> Macadamia Nut Cookies

1 c butter; softened

1 c confectioners' sugar

1 ts vanilla

1/2 c chopped macadamia nuts

1/4 c finely ground macadamia nuts

1/4 ts salt

1/4 c granulated sugar

2 c all-purpose flour

2 c coconut flakes

Sift flour, measure, and sift again with salt. Set aside. In a large
bowl, cream butter, then add granulated sugar and cream again until
thoroughly blended. Add vanilla. Moderately beat sifted flour into creamed mixture until smooth. Mix in coconut and macadamia nuts. Shape dough into a roll 1 1/2 inches in diameter and wrap in clear plastic wrap.

Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Slice roll at 1/4-inch intervals and place rounds on greased baking sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for 20 minutes. Sift confectioners' sugar onto waxed paper, reserving about 1/3 cup, and Transfer baked cookies to it. Sift tops lightly with remaining sugar. Let cool fully before storing in cookie tins.

Makes about 3 1/2 dozen.

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Enjoying 'Different' Cookies straight through epicurean Cookie Recipes

Chocolate chip cookies, raisin cookies, or wheat-based cookies are perhaps among the most loved of all time. But for anyone who wants to try something different, epicurean cookie recipes might be the one for them.

As the term suggests, epicurean cookie recipes entail doing something separate with the usual recipes citizen make. The term epicurean is mostly used to high quality cuisine or foods that are ready with exquisite care or with a unique presentation.

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For anyone who wants to bake epicurean cookies, one should be more resourceful and creative so as to distinguish them from the more generally baked treats such as chocolate chip cookies.

Baking can be quite a delightful surprise if one decides to be a minuscule creative and separate with what they want to create.

Cookies are all the time a splendid treat especially for kids, but for parents who want to bake something else than chocolate chip cookies, there are recipes they can use to give their kids a separate kind of treat.

There are times when some would prefer to have a minuscule 'adventure' with their treats.

One example of a cookie that most citizen are not aware of is the banana bread cookies. They are easy to bake and a lot separate from the cookies that citizen are used to eating. Banana bread cookies are uncomplicated to bake. By just adding bananas that are peeled and mashed in replacement of chocolate chips or chunks, anyone can already enjoy cookies that genuinely taste like banana bread.

There are also epicurean cookie recipes that include coconuts as the added ingredient. Coconut macaroon cookies are becoming a favourite treat and they are uncomplicated to make.

From coconut to bananas, baking epicurean cookies can help anyone use their imagination to generate a splendid tasty treat.

The best thing about these recipes is that they are available online. Thus, studying how to make epicurean cookies is not a lot easier!

Enjoying 'Different' Cookies straight through epicurean Cookie Recipes

How to Make Sugar Free Cookie Recipes

Having some sugar free cookie recipes in your baking arsenal is very handy when someone enters your life who can't deal with the sugar content in regular cookies. With the advice in this article, you should be able to make the transition to sugar free cookies easily. Let's get started...
  
Replace The Sugar
 
The first thing you need to do with your formula is replace all the sugar in it.
 
To do this, you are going to need some sort of alternative sugar substitute. You will want to use a natural sweetener, not an synthetic sweetener.
 
The question with synthetic sweeteners is that they can often have detrimental supervene on your health, production them a sub-optimal choice for a substitute.
 
I all the time make sure to use 100% natural sweeteners to replace the sugar; I also make sure to use sweeteners that are safe for diabetics.
 
The two main sweeteners that I use are Agave Nectar, and Stevia. I find that I am able to make recipes that are on-par with their sugared counterparts!
 
To use Agave Nectar effectively, you will want to put in 1 cup of Agave to replace 1 cup of sugar (1:1 ratio).
 
For Pure Stevia (that has no filler; make sure you get a good brand!), you will use ¼ of a teaspoon for every cup of sugar.
 
I sometimes like to mix the two together. So if a formula calls for 1 cup of sugar, I will use ½ cup of Agave; and 1/8 of a teaspoon of Stevia. This helps to keep the formula from getting to wet (because agave is a syrup).
 
Do that, and you should be able to make the perfect sugar free cookie recipes.
 
Optional: Replace The Milk
 
A limited bonus tip I'll throw in here for you:
 
If you replace any milk in your formula with Almond Milk, you can make desserts that are perfect for people with food allergies!
 
Be sure to get the unsweetened almond milk; then sweeten it with Agave Nectar, shake it; and add more Agave until it tastes like regular milk.

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Most Popular Christmas Cookie Recipes - Chocolate Drizzled Cherry Bars

These impressive looking cookies will make a splash at any gathering.

2 cups all purpose flour

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2 cups quick cooking oats

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 1/4 cups butter, softened

1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling

1 teaspoon almond extract

1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

3/4 teaspoon shortening

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar and butter until crumbly. Set aside 1 1/2 cups for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture into an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges begin to brown.

In another bowl, combine the pie filling and extract; carefully spread over the crust. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the edges of the topping are lightly browned.

In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over warm bars. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Makes 36 bar cookies.

=> Most Popular Christmas Cookie Recipes: Heavenly Caramel Cookies

A delicious cookie featuring spices, nuts, coconut and marshmallows.

12 graham crackers

2 cups miniature marshmallows

3/4 cup butter

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup sliced almonds

1 cup flaked coconut

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil.

Place graham crackers inside the pan; cover with marshmallows.

In a saucepan, cook and stir butter, brown sugar and cinnamon over medium heat until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in the vanilla. Spoon over the marshmallows.

Sprinkle with almonds and coconut. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until browned. Cool completely. Cut into 2-inch squares, then cut each square in half to form triangles.

Makes 72 cookies.

=> Most Popular Christmas Cookie Recipes: Minty Meringue Drop Cookies

These light as air cookies are perfect for the holidays.

2 egg whites

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

3/4 cup sugar

1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 to 6 drops green food coloring, optional

1 pkg. mint chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat 250 degrees.

Lightly grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar, beating until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form. Beat in the vanilla and food coloring. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until dry to the touch. Cool.

Makes 30 cookies.

Note: If you cannot find mint chocolate chips, place 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips and 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract inside a plastic bag. Seal the bag and toss chips until coated. Let chips sit for 24 to 48 hours before using.

Most Popular Christmas Cookie Recipes - Chocolate Drizzled Cherry Bars

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How To Host A Victorian Tea Party Ideas Recipes

A Victorian Tea Party would be the most elegant of all. Everything in Victorian times was done lavishly. So break out your grandmothers china, silver, crystal & serving pieces. The fancier the better. Of course if you have a truly prized possession that would break your heart if it was damaged, please don't use for the party. Accidents do happen! Before you get your house ready & prepare your food, you have to send out invitations.

INVITATION IDEAS

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There are so many options here. With today's computer programs you can make some beautiful ones at home. Tuck an actual tea bags in the invitation. Perhaps make some using paper doilies & scrapbooking supplies.

DECORATING & SERVING

You will want to make the house as pretty as possible. Fresh flowers are a must, use them everywhere. I had a birthday tea in early June & I put vases of peonies everywhere, they are beautiful. Use traditional vases, or teapots that no longer have lids. Sometimes you can find then for a bargain since they no longer have a lid! Use candles both tapers & scattered votives or tea lights. I use some of those fancy shaped Christmas light that are sold now in all kinds of shapes. I have some pretty heart ones & some flower ones & even some dragonfly lights ( those are for the fairy tea party - see my page on fairy tea parties) Play soft music in the background. There are even tea party music CD's you can purchase. For tablecloths try lace or damask. Scatter silk rose petals on your table. Use real linen or fancy paper napkins. I found some monogrammed napkins at an antique store in California last year. They were inexpensive I guess because not too many people have an "O" monogram.

For Serving Pieces You Will Need At Least Some of the Following

Teapot Silver Or China

Sugar & Creamer

Salt & Pepper Shakers

Water Pitcher

Various Serving Trays

Tole Tray

China Serving Platters

Silver Serving Pieces

Crystal Serving Pieces

Crystal Plates

Crystal Bowls

Silverware

Pedestal Cake Plates

Porcelain or China Teacups

Pretty Plates(mix & match is OK)

Jam or Jelly Serving Jar

Demitasse or Fancy Spoons

You don't need to spend a lot of money. You can find some great bargains at your local thrift stores, flea markets & antique malls. Mix & Match is Definitely OK for teacups & saucers. Even mismatched sets are OK. Some I have been given as gifts, but most are from estate sales or thrift stores. I have at least 24 mix & match cups & saucers.

I love the pedestal cake plates or the tiered serving pieces. I have several I purchased at the Salvation Army. I bought a vintage Hobnail cake plate for . It has a repair on the pedestal part , but I cover with appropriate fancy ribbon! Be sure you use lots of scented candles, be creative with your candle holders. Use paper or tatted doily under or on your serving pieces.Be sure you have a nice glass or crystal on hand for water. Maybe not all of your guests drink tea.

To use for serving sugar or with teacups, or as party favors, be sure to see some of the demitasse spoons I sell. Aren't they sweet! Tie them up to a tea bag with a little satin ribbon & you have a darling tea party favor. If you can find some bargains, give each guest a fancy teacup to take home.

YUMMY FOOD TO SERVE

Offer your guests a variety of tea flavors. I leave them out in a lined basket. It is fun to use decorated sugar cubes & sugar tongs too!

TEA SANDWICHES

There are many varieties of tea sandwiches you can serve. Try to find a firmer style bread, cut the crust off & cut sandwiches either diagonally so you have 2 triangle sandwiches or in 4's for a bit smaller sandwiches. Cucumber sandwiches have long been a tea party tradition. This is an easy one that everyone likes. Just spread softened cream cheese on bread & top with thinly sliced cucumbers. Simple. For a fall or Christmas time tea try turkey & cranberry sauce sandwiches. Use your favorite egg salad or chicken salad recipe. try adding sliced almonds to your chicken salad recipe, yum! For other fillings you can use, watercress, tomatoes, cheese, deli meats, smoked salmon or ham salad. For Children spread softened cream cheese on bread & top with jelly, cut with cookie cutter. On top of the sandwich spread just a bit of softened cream cheese & dust with sprinkles.

SCONES BISCUITS COOKIES & CAKES

You cannot have a Victorian Tea Party without scones. You can find a variety of scone recipes on the internet. I have used scone mixes before as well. If you have a Panera Bread Store in your area, they have wonderful orange scones. You might like to have traditional devonshire cream, lemon curd or jelly or jams for your scones & biscuits.

Lemon Curd Recipe:

3 eggs1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1/2 cup salted butter 1 cup sugarMix together melted butter & sugar. Add well beaten eggs & lemon juice. Place in double boiler or over simmering water. Stir continuously for 15 minutes or until thick. Allow to cool & refrigerate. Will keep for about 2 weeks.

Traditional Tea Cakes Recipe:

4 cups flour1 cup butter2 egg yolks, beatenmilk1 egg white, beaten1/4 cup sugarCaraway seedsMix all ingredients together, mix to paste with a little warm milk, cover with a cloth and let stand for about an hour in a warm place. Roll out cut with round or shaped cutter & bake on lightly greased or sprayed sheet at 350 degrees until they are golden brown. For other treats serve a variety of breads, cakes & cookies. Serve sliced banana bread, shortbread cookies, your favorite holiday cookies, lady fingers, lemon cookies or biscuits, orange cake, peach or strawberry tarts or tartlets, petit fors, applesauce cake, brownies or fudge, carrot cake, gingerbread, or tiny cupcakes.

TEA PARTY THEMES

Do you need an excuse to have a Victorian Tea Party?? Next time you host a baby or bridal shower, make it a tea party, a birthday party for a friend, a Christmas tea is always beautiful. Host one for your ladies group at church or ladies Bible study. Celebrate an anniversary, invite over your grandma, or granddaughters, let your little girl invite her friends for a fancy dress up day! Combine a tea party with an etiquette class, have a garden tea party in the summer, and of course there is always Valentine's Day, my favorite. Be sure to visit my website for tea accouterments and tea party favors!

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Cookie Recipes From Italy

Italy is the land of enchantment. The traveler is so engaged with the feeling that he can never exhaust the charms of such cities as Naples and Venice, that he can never tire of the wonders of all the art treasures, and the historic interest of all the cathedrals, that for many days he is utterly unconscious of the food he eats. Then one morning he awakens after a dinner the evening before with friends, and if he is an American he longs for the simple food of his homeland. It was after just such an experience that the author looked about for a salad made of fresh vegetables and a simple "sweet." The Italians eat very little sugar, in comparison with Northern Europeans, English and Americans. One must not expect to find many little cakes.

Cavalucci di Italia (Nut Cakes of Italy)

Cookie Recipes

2 cups flour sifted
1 cup hot water
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup walnuts chopped
1/3 cup candied orange peel chopped
1/8 tsp. each: nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves
½ tsp. anise seed

Cook the sugar and water together until the syrup spins a thread. Remove from the fire and add the nuts, spices and orange peel. Add the flour and knead into a smooth dough. Roll thin, cut into small cakes and bake at 350° F until light brown.

Dolce Ravioli
(Fried Tarts)

1/4 cup water or less
3 tbsp. butter

Sift together:
11/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Blend the butter into the flour. Add enough water to make a stiff dough. Roll very thin and cut into small squares. Make tarts with the following filling:

½ lb. cottage cheese
2 egg yolks unbeaten
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla

Mix the ingredients together and rub through a sieve. Place a teaspoon of the mixture in the center of a square of pastry. Place another square on top. Press the edges securely together and fry in hot olive oil until light brown. Drain and sprinkle with sugar.

Pan Dolci (Fruit Bread)

Sift together:
6 cups flour
2 tsp. salt

1 cake compressed yeast
warm water as needed

Break the yeast into one cup of warm water and let stand until it begins to foam. Make a sponge of the flour, yeast and enough warm water to make a thick batter. Beat it until it begins to bubble. Let rise in a warm place for several hours. Then add:

2 cups butter melted
1 cup pistachio nuts
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup citron chopped
1 cup pine nuts 3 tbsp.
Sherry
1 cup Sultana raisins
2 tbsp. orange flower water
1 cup seeded raisins
flour to make a dough
1 cup currants

When all the ingredients are added blend in flour to make a smooth dough. Knead for ten minutes. Let rise to twice the bulk. Shape into loaves and let rise to twice the bulk. Bake at 400° F. for one hour or more. Cut into strips and toast before serving.

Cookie Recipes From Italy

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