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Friday, May 27, 2011

Rice Pudding -- Iris Brown --Too good

I know.  It isn't cold there were you are.  But, the nights are cool.  Time for some really good rice pudding.

I got this recipe from my mom-in-law.  It is wonderful.  The kids will love it.

Enjoy -- to the max.

RICE PUDDING - IRIS BROWN
4 cup. Milk                                  
1 - 4 oz. serving Vanilla Pudding and Pie filling (not instant)
1 cup. Minute Rice                    
1/4 tsp. cinnamon                      
1 egg, well beaten
1/4-cup raisins
1/8 tsp. Nutmeg
Stir milk and egg into pudding mix in pan.  Add rice and raisins.  Stir over medium heat just until it comes to a boil.  Add spices.  For creamier pudding cover while cooling.  Stir before serving.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Doug's Muffins --- Just extraordinary

When our son came home from his Home Ec. class (c.7th grade)  I did a quick second look at his recipe.

There wasn't anything thing but good ingredients.  And, he got extra credit for cooking at home.  What a deal, time off for me. 

These are really good muffins.  Try them and enjoy.



DOUG'S SWEET MUFFINS- Doug Brown
1 egg                                   1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup oil                           1 1/2 cup sifted flour
1/2-cup sugar                     1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt    
Stir egg and mix with other liquids.  Save.  Sift dry ingredients twice.  Place in medium sized bowl.  Make well in dry ingredients.  Pour in egg/milk/oil mixture.  Stir only until moistened.  Fill muffin tins lined with muffin liners about 2/3 full.  Divide batter evenly so that all twelve spaces are filled.  Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Orange Creamsicle Fudge - Fudge for Summer

I love Fudge -- Now I have a recipe for the summer or just have Fudge at it Chocolate best.  

This is a great recipe, easy to do, and do the Kids love it,


Orange Creamsicle Fudge
Orange Creamsicle Fudge features swirls of sweet white chocolate fudge mixed with bright, fragrant orange-flavored fudge. Be sure to taste the orange fudge before pouring it into the pan and adjust the amount of flavoring to suit your taste, since the potency of different orange extracts can vary greatly.
Ingredients:
6 oz (1.5 sticks) butter
2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 package (12 oz) white chocolate chips
1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow cream (or fluff)
1 tablespoon orange extract
orange (or a combination of red and yellow) food coloring
Preparation:
1. Prepare a 13x9 pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, and butter over medium heat. Continually stir the mixture until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves. Brush down the sides with a wet pastry brush.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, and once it starts boiling, stir continuously for four minutes.
4. After four minutes of boiling, remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the marshmallow cream and white chocolate chips. Stir until the white chocolate has melted and the fudge is completely smooth.
5. Working quickly, pour about a third of the white fudge into a bowl and set aside. To the remaining fudge, add the orange extract and orange food coloring, stirring until it is a smooth, even color. It is important to perform these steps quickly, because the fudge will start to set if you take too long, and the end result will not be smooth.
6. Pour the orange fudge into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer. Drop the white fudge over the top by the spoonful, then drag a table knife or toothpick through the fudge to create orange-white swirls. You can spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray and gently press them into the top to smooth out the swirls, if desired.
7. Allow the fudge to set at room temperature for 2 hours, or in the refrigerator for 1 hour. To cut, pull the fudge out of the pan using the foil as handles. Use a large sharp knife to cut the fudge into small 1-inch squares. Store Orange Creamsicle Fudge in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, and bring it to room temperature to serve.