Kai's "Old-Fashioned" Recipe Thread

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TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CAKE


box Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Cake Mix, Devil's Food Flavor

1 box (3.9 ounces) Jell-O instant pudding, vanilla flavored

1 box (3.9 ounces) Jell-O instant pudding, chocolate fudge flavored

4 eggs, lightly beaten

1½ cups water

½ cup vegetable oil

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, vanilla and chocolate pudding mixes, eggs, water, oil and chocolate chips. Using wooden spoon, stir just until combined. Grease bundt pan. Spoon batter into pan. Bake for 1 hour. Cool on wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes. Tip cake onto serving plate. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving. Serve slices with ice cream.






SARA LEE TIRAMISU


2 eggs

¾ cup sugar, divided use

½ cup strong coffee, divided use

8 ounces mascarpone cheese or cream cheese, softened

1 frozen Sara Lee Poundcake (16 ounces) cut into 18 slices

2 cups whipping cream

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

½ teaspoon cocoa powder

To make cheese filling: In medium saucepan, combine eggs,½ cup sugar and ¼ cup coffee. Using wire whisk, beat mixture over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until frothy and thick. Cool. In medium bowl, combine mascarpone cheese and cooled egg mixture. Using electric mixer, beat until smooth.

To make coffee mixture: In small cup, combine remaining ¼ cup sugar and ¼ cup coffee.

To assemble: Lay 9 slices poundcake on bottom of 8-by-11½-inch pan. Brush with half of coffee mixture. Spoon cheese filling over cake. Place remaining cake slices on top. Brush with remaining coffee mixture. In medium bowl, beat whipping cream and powdered sugar with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with cocoa powder. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours before serving.




KILLER CHOCOLATE PIE


• Crust:

1½ cups Oreo cookie crumbs

1/3 cup butter, melted

• Cream-cheese layer:

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

¾ cup powdered sugar

2 cups whipped heavy whipping cream

• Chocolate layer:

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

¾ cup powdered sugar

1 tablespoon crème de cocoa

2 cups whipped heavy whipping cream

• Ganache topping:

½ cup heavy whipping cream

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

To make crust: In bowl, combine cookie crumbs and melted butter. Using fork, mix together until crumbs are coated. Press into 9- or 10-inch pie plate. Chill.

To make cream-cheese layer: In medium mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces cream cheese and ¾ cup powdered sugar. Beat until thoroughly combined. Fold in 2 cups whipped cream. Spread over chilled crust. Return to refrigerator.

To make chocolate layer: Melt unsweetened chocolate in microwave. Set aside. Again, in medium mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces cream cheese and ¾ cup powdered sugar. Beat until thoroughly combined. Add melted chocolate, 1 tablespoon at a time. Add crème de cocoa. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Fold in 2 cups whipped cream. Spread over chilled layer. Return to refrigerator.

To make ganache topping: In medium saucepan, scald½ cup heavy whipping cream. Add to food processor or blender with semisweet chocolate chips. Process until smooth. Pour ganache over chilled pie. Chill 4 hours before serving.



CRANBERRY AND NUT WHITE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES


1 cup butter

1 cup dark brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1½ cups rolled oats

1 cup white chocolate chunks, chips, or semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup dried cranberries

1 cup chopped, toasted macadamia nuts or pecans

To prepare oven, cookie sheets: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cookie sheets with nonstick coating.

To make cookies: In medium bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Stir in eggs and vanilla. In separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture. Using wooden spoon, stir in oats. Add white chocolate, dried cranberries and nuts. Stir to combine.

To bake cookies: Drop by heaping tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes on pan before removing to wire racks.

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KILLER CHOCOLATE PIE

oooohhhhhhhhh.... that sounds YUMMY

[Jolie Rouge]

Stupendous Fruit Pizza:


INGREDIENTS for Crust:
3/4 cup margarine
3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
1-1/2 cups flour

TO PREPARE Crust:

Melt margarine. Add sugar and flour and mix well. Pat crust into 12-inch round pizza pan. Bake until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.


INGREDIENTS for Filling:

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Fruit: bananas, blueberries, kiwi, grapes, strawberries, or peaches

TO PREPARE Filling:
Cream together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Spread over cooled crust. Slice a variety of fruits and arrange artistically in concentric circles on filling.


INGREDIENTS for Glaze:

1/2 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
2 Tablespoons lemon juice

TO PREPARE Glaze:

Combine all ingredients in small saucepan. Boil until thickened. Cool. Spoon cooled glaze over fruit, covering completely. Chill.
Serve in wedges.

YIELD: 12 servings

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Originally posted by Jolie Rouge
oooohhhhhhhhh.... that sounds YUMMY

It's more than that and it is really good with a LARGE glass of Milk

Did you have a good easter??

[Jolie Rouge]

except for our derigor holiday trip to the ER ...

Michael decieded to climb to the top of the "big" slide at Mark's parents house and fell face first into a small fire-ant pile. {{What is it with this kid and ANTS !}} So he had like a hundred or more ant bites all over his face, eyes, inside his nose, inside his ears and all up in his hair -- AND a goose egg the size of a golf ball right between his eyes. To make it appropriate for Easter, it is bruising nicely in blue & red, and should shade into purple, yellow & green over the next few days. I called his Ped. at home ( I am a favorite patient) and he met us at the hospital to expedite Michaels treatment.

Other than that is was nice.

The kids loved the little treats. I saved the wisk for breakfast this morning. The kids think the Bunny put it in my basket

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Originally posted by Jolie Rouge
except for our derigor holiday trip to the ER ...

Michael decieded to climb to the top of the "big" slide at Mark's parents house and fell face first into a small fire-ant pile. {{What is it with this kid and ANTS !}} So he had like a hundred or more ant bites all over his face, eyes, inside his nose, inside his ears and all up in his hair -- AND a goose egg the size of a golf ball right between his eyes. To make it appropriate for Easter, it is bruising nicely in blue & red, and should shade into purple, yellow & green over the next few days. I called his Ped. at home ( I am a favorite patient) and he met us at the hospital to expedite Michaels treatment.

Other than that is was nice.

The kids loved the little treats. I saved the wisk for breakfast this morning. The kids think the Bunny put it in my basket

Kewl

I think Mighty Michael will grow up to be an entomologist

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Night all

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I am hoping he is Grow Up period.

One of my Buddies thinks he has the makings of a Marine.

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Oven Baked Chicken Parmasean

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lb.)
1 pkt. SHAKE 'N BAKE Original Chicken Seasoned Coating Mix
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1-1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves

COAT chicken with coating mix as directed on package. PLACE in 13x9-inch baking pan. BAKE at 400°F for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Top each chicken breast with sauce and cheeses; sprinkle with oregano. Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Caesar Salad

2 qt. (8 cups)torn romaine lettuce
1 cup seasoned croutons
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup Caesar Dressing

TOSS lettuce, croutons and grated topping in large bowl with dressing.
SERVE with lemon wedge, if desired.

Great Substitute: Substitute 1 pkg. (10 oz.) mixed or romaine salad greens for romaine lettuce.



Cathy's Coffee Cake

Ingredients for Cake:

1/2 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
3 c. cake flour

Cream the shortening & sugar. Add beaten eggs. Sift dry ingredients together and add alternately to batter with milk. Pour into greased (buttered)9 x 13 inch pan.

Topping:

1/3 c. butter (melted)
1/2 c. sugar
cinnamon as desired

Pour melted butter evenly over top of batter. Sprinkle on sugar.
Sprinkle on cinnamon to taste. Bake in 375 deg. oven for 40 to 50 minutes.

Tips & Timing: Recipe can be cut in half for smaller cake (8 x 8 inch pan) and bake for 35 minutes. Cool cake for a few minutes & then turn out of pan. Serve warm or cold.

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i miss fugie

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Refrigerator Rolls
(Dinner or Cinnamon)


1 package dry yeast, or 1 yeast cake
2 cups lukewarm water
2 eggs, unbeaten
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
7 cups flour
Melted butter

Add yeast to lukewarm water, mixing with hand until yeast is dissolved. Add eggs, sugar, shortening and salt. Stir well. Sift in 4 cups of the flour. Stir well. Sift in 2 more cups of flour and stir well. Add remaining 1 cup flour and mix with hands. Cover dough with wet dish towel that has been folded 4 times. Place in refrigerator overnight. When ready to use, remove desired amount from refrigerator and allow to rise at least 4 hours. Do not work with more than half of the dough at a time. Knead to get air out.

For dinner rolls : roll out 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick. Cut in rounds with small cheese glass, or similar-sized cutter. Dip both sides of each roll in melted butter and fold over. Place in greased pan. Let rise until double in size, about 40 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until brown.


For cinnamon rolls : roll dough as thin as possible. Spread dough with melted butter, cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle with raisins and pecans, if desired. Roll up. Cut in slices, about 1/2-inch thick. Place slices in greased pan or in muffin pans. Let rise until doubles in size. Bake as directed above.

YIELD: At least 5 dozen small rolls