Sunday, March 23, 2014

Recipes Cookbook - The Best Fruit Dip EVER

The Best Fruit Dip EVER | #Milliondollardip #Dipsandappetizers #Fruitdipwithcreamcheese #Appetizersnacks #Appetizerrecipes #Dippingsauce #Brunchideas #Brunchrecipes #Brunchparty #Afternoonteaideas #Fingerfoods #Afternoonteaparties

Ingredients

  • 7oz tub gluten-free marshmallow fluff
  • 8oz 1/3 less-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 2 Tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • Fruit for dipping: strawberries, grapes, pineapple, apples, berries, melon

Instructions

  1. Spoon marshmallow fluff into a large, microwave safe bowl then microwave for 15 seconds. Whisk in softened cream cheese and orange juice concentrate until very smooth then chill for several hours or overnight. Serve with assorted fruit.

recipe adapted >>>>>  here

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Recipes Cookbook - Low-Carb Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake

Low-Carb Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake |#Zucchinirecipesbaked #Easyzucchinirecipes #Lowcarbzucchinirecipes #Zucchiniboats #Zucchinirecipesdinner #Lowcarbveggierecipes #Ketozucchinirecipes #Jalapenorecipes #Zucchinicasserolerecipes #Ketochickensaladlowcarb #Lowcarbmeals #Lowcarbzucchinirecipes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-sized zucchini, cut in slices or half-moon slices
  • 2 medium-sized yellow squash, cut in slices or half-moon slices
  • 2 – 4 T chopped fresh basil (more or less, depending on how much you like the flavor of basil)
  • 2 T thinly sliced green onion
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 3/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup + 1/2 cup grated mozzarella or other mild white cheese such as Monterey Jack (Use low-fat or full-fat cheese, whichever you prefer. Use a little more cheese if you like it extra cheesy!)
  • 1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan, plus a little more for the top if desired
  • (I would use less Parmesan if you only have the very finely grated Parmesan from a can.)
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Spray an 8″ x 8″ or 8″ x 11″ baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray. (I originally used the small size, but now I prefer a slightly bigger dish.) Wash the squash and cut in slices or half-moon slices. Wash basil, spin dry or dry with paper towels and finely chop or slice. (I used a mini salad spinner to dry the basil and Herb Scissors to cut into thin slices.) Slice green onions.
  2. Combine the sliced squash, chopped or sliced basil, sliced green onions, dried thyme, garlic powder, 1/2 grated mozzarella and 1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan and stir together until the veggies are coated with cheese and the herbs are well-distributed. Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Put the mixture in the baking dish and bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes, or slightly longer. (Pierce a piece of zucchini with a fork to be sure it’s mostly tender.)
  3. When the zucchini is nearly cooked through, take the casserole dish out of the oven and sprinkle over the remaining 1/2 cup of grated mozzarella, plus a little more Parmesan if desired. Put the dish back in the oven and bake 10-15 minutes longer, or until the cheese is melted and nicely browned and zucchini is fully cooked. Serve hot.
  4. This kept well in the fridge overnight, but mine was gone the next day so I don’t know if it would last longer than that!

Recipe adapted >>>>>  here

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Recipes Cookbook - How To Make Buttercream Frosting

How To Make Buttercream Frosting |#Howtomakeicingforcakes #Howtomakebuttercreamfrosting #Buttercreamicing #Buttercreamicing #Homemadeicingforcake #Strawberrybuttercreamfrosting #Cupcakecakes #Vanillabuttercreamfrosting #Creamcheesefrostingeasy #Creamcheeseicing #Cakedecoratingvideos #Creamcheesefrostingrecipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (230 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt adjust to taste

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth.
  2. Add in the powdered sugar and mix on low speed at first, then increase to medium speed and continue mixing for another 1-2 minutes until the mixture starts to come together.
  3. Add in the heavy cream (start with 2 tablespoons and add a little more if needed), vanilla extract, and salt and continue mixing on medium-high speed for another minute or until everything is well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Recipe adapted >>>>>  here

Monday, March 3, 2014

Recipes Cookbook - Red Velvet Brownies With Cream Cheese Frosting





Red Velvet Brownies With Cream Cheese Frosting |  These are AMAZING! #M&mcookies #Cookingrecipes #Dessertrecipes #Deliciousdesserts #Sweetrecipes #Dinnerrecipes #Brownierecipeswithcocoapowder #Lemonrecipes #Chocolatebrownieswithcocoapowder #Lemonblondies #Chewyfudgebrownies #Softbrowniesrecipe





Ingredients

  • 1 (4-oz.) bittersweet chocolate baking bar, chopped
  • ¾ cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (1-oz.) bottle red liquid food coloring
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract




Instructions

  1. reheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x9 or 7x11 inch pan with aluminum foil allowing 2 inches to hang over the sides. Lightly grease.
  2. In a microwave safe bowl melt the chocolate and butter stirring after 30 seconds each time being careful not to burn the chocolate. Whisk in the sugar and add the eggs one at a time until blended. Add the flour, red food coloring, baking powder, and vanilla. Stir until fully incorporated.
  3. Pour into the bottom of your prepared baking pan and bake for 40-44 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
  4. TO make the cream cheese frosting: Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and continue to beat until creamy. Frost the cooled brownies.




RECIPE ADAPTED  >>>>>  here





Recipes Cookbook - Funfetti Vanilla Layer Cake

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Ingredients

  • Vanilla cake
  • 230 grams (1 cup or 2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 200 grams (1 cup) caster sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 315 grams (2 and 1/4 cups) plain flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 240 ml (1 cup) milk
  • 2 tablespoons full fat sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles (rainbow jimmies)
  • Vanilla buttercream
  • 230 grams (1 cup or 2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 750 grams (6 cups) icing or powdered sugar
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) milk
  • 2 cups of sprinkles (rainbow jimmies)


Instructions

  1. Grease and line two 8 inch round baking tins. Preheat the oven to 160 C (320 F). In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, sugar and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, and beat after each addition. Sift in the flour and baking powder. Add the milk and beat on a low speed until combined. Add sour cream and mix through. Finally, add the sprinkles and stir briefly.
  2. Divide the batter evenly between the two cake tins and bake in the oven for approximately 25-30 minutes or until golden on top. Carefully remove the cakes from the pans and set on a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. To make your frosting, beat the butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, then add the vanilla. Begin to sift in the icing sugar, one cup at a time. Add a tablespoon of milk as needed. Continue until you have used all the icing sugar and milk and the frosting is smooth and creamy.
  4. Use a serrated knife or a cake trimmer to even the top of both cakes. Place one cake on a small cake board, then cover the top with buttercream. Place the second cake on top. Cover the entire cake, top and sides, with remaining buttercream. Pick up the cake by the cake board and hold over a large mixing bowl. Carefully press sprinkles into the side of the cake, letting the extra sprinkles fall into the bowl. Continue until top and sides of cake are completely covered. Cut and serve.

recipe adapted  >>>>>  here