Recipes by Jennifer Holman
Oatmeal Raisin CookiesIt's cold outside and we didn't have much going on today so I decided to bake. I started with cookies and will work on candy next. First on the list to make were oatmeal raisin cookies, my personal favorite. My favorite oatmeal cookie recipe is the "Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies" off the Quaker Oats box. They are a perfect soft,… |
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Soft and Thick Sugar CookiesPagesThese sugar cookies are similar to the Lofthouse sugar cookies you get at the grocery store. They start out with a box of cake mix - which isnt usually on my grocery list but I happened to have a box in the pantry from a while back so I figured I would try them. The recipe said to make sure you use the kind with pudding in the… |
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Parmesan and Sun Dried Tomato OrzoA light and easy side dish that takes almost no effort. Its a nice change from rice or a heavy pasta.Parmesan and Sun Dried Tomato Orzo(Makes 3 servings)Boil water for orzo according to package directions. When it comes to a boil, add salt and orzo and cook to al dente. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. When hot, add… |
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Parmesan Panko Crusted ChickenIf you haven't discovered panko bread crumbs yet, find them. In my opinion, they are so much better than regular bread crumbs. Panko bread crumbs are commonly used in Japanese cooking and result in a crunchier coating. They are much lighter and airier than traditional bread crumbs.When you want to make chicken quickly, butterfly your… |
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Baked Macaroni and CheesePreheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Heat a large stock pot of water over high heat until boiling. Add 1 tsp salt and add pasta. Cook to just al dente, do not overcook, it should be slightly underdone. Drain and set aside.Meanwhile in a large pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour, cook for… |
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Cadbury Cream Egg CupcakesHave a whole basket full of Easter candy sitting around your house? Want to stretch out the holiday a little longer?Gather up some Cadbury Cream Eggs and make these cupcakes. With a devil's food chocolate cake cupcake, chocolate ganache made with the Cadbury egg shells and buttercream frosting made with the creamy egg centers, these… |
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Cucumber Tomato BitesThe hardest part of this recipe? Hands down, finding the phyllo cups. They seem to be something that not all grocery stores carry - in fact I had to go to three different stores. I found them at Meijer but I know that I have seen them before at Kroger, but of course not when I'm looking for them. You can find them in the freezer… |
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Devil's Food Cupcakes with Chocolate Sour Cream FrostingI've made these devil's food cupcakes several times and they always get great reviews. They are a great go-to cupcake when you want a rich chocolate cupcake. They bake up nice and pretty with domed tops and the sour cream adds a bit of extra tang. If you were curious as to what makes these different from most chocolate cakes,… |
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Champagne CupcakesThese champagne cupcakes make a great treat for an adult party - be it an elegant party or a bachelorette party. You'll want to use a sweet champagne rather than dry, pink champagne would work too. You can play with the flavors by adding fillings or different icings. Add orange curd filling or orange-flavored buttercream for mimosa… |
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Beer Cheese FondueFondue is one of those foods that turns "cheese dip" into something much more fun. For some reason, dipping food into the little pot on your color-coded skewer is always fun. I had a couple blocks of cheese, half a loaf of bread, and some apples on hand the other night so I decided to throw this together. The pepper jack cheese is… |
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