Pumpkin Patch Tart Makes 9-Inch Tart 1 Packaged Refrigerated Pie Crust 5 Ounces (5 Squares) Bittersweet or Semisweet Baking Chocolate, Finely Chopped 1 � Cups Heavy Cream 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1/8 Teaspoon Salt 4 Ounces (1/2 Cup) White Fondant Brown Paste or Gel Food Color Orange Paste or Gel Food Color 1. Heatthe oven to 450�F. Fit the pie crustinto a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Liberally prick the inside of the tart shell with a fork and bake asdirected on packag … [Read more...]
Beverage: Orange Hot Chocolate
Orange Hot Chocolate Makes 10 Servings 12Ounces Premium White Chocolate 8Cups Milk 1Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2Drops Orange Food Color WhippedCream and Chocolate Nonpareils, For Garnish 1. Coarselychop the white chocolate and transfer it to a medium-size heatproof bowl. Set aside. 2. Heatmilk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbles begin to form at edgeof surface, about 4 minutes. Immediatelypour milk over chocolate. Stir untilchocolate is melted and mixture is … [Read more...]
Dinner: Smoky Chipotle Meat Loaf
Smoky Chipotle Meat Loaf Serves 8 INGREDIENTS: 13 Cup Barbecue Sauce 2 Canned Chipotle Chilies, Seeded 1 Tablespoon Adobo Sauce (From Canned Chilies) 2 Large Eggs 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce 1/2 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced 1 Small Onion, Finely Minced 1 1/2 Pounds Lean Ground Beef 1 Cup Quick-Cooking Oats 3 Tablespoons KetchupDIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350�F. Mist a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Combine barbecue sauce, chipotles … [Read more...]
Halloween: Black Cat Dippers with Pumpkin Pie Dip
Black Cat Dippers with Pumpkin Pie Dip Makes 2 1/2 Dozen Dippers & 3 Cups Dip INGREDIENTS: 1 Package (8 Ounces) Cream Cheese, Softened 1 Can (15 Ounces) Solid-Pack Pumpkin 1 Cup Confectioners' Sugar 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 Tablespoon Honey 1 Package (15 Ounces) Refrigerated Pie Pastry 1 Egg 1 Tablespoon Milk Black Paste Food Coloring 1/4 Cup Sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add the pumpkin, confectioners' sugar, pie … [Read more...]
Dessert: Monster Pops
Monster Pops Makes 2 Dozen Cookies 1 2/3 Cups All-Purpose Flour 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda � Teaspoon Salt 1 Cup (2-Sticks) Butter or Margarine, Softened � Cup Granulated Sugar � Cup Packed brown Sugar 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract 2 Eggs 2 Cups (12-Ounce Package) Nestl� Toll House� Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels 2 Cups Quick or Old-Fashioned Oats 1 Cup Raisins About 24 Wooden Craft Sticks 1 Container (16 Ounces) Prepared Vanilla Frosting, Colored as Desired, or Colored Icing in Tubes Assorted Color … [Read more...]
Dessert: Cream Cheese Flans
Cream Cheese Flans Makes 8 Servings � Cup Granulated Sugar 1 Can (12 Fluid Ounces) Nestl� Carnation� Evaporated Milk 1 Can (14 Ounces) Nestl� Carnation� Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 Package (8 Ounces) Cream Cheese, Softened, Cut Into Chunks 5 Eggs 1. Placesugar in small, heavy-duty saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes oruntil sugar is dissolved and golden. Quickly pour into eight 10-ounce custard cups;* tip cups to coat bottomsand sides with … [Read more...]
