Category: Food

Recipe by Carol Devito, Winner of smakake bake-off contest Ingredients1/2 pound unsalted butter, softened1 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoon fresh grated orange peel3 tablespoon orange liqueur1 egg yolk1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup almond flour8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted Directions1. Beat the butter and sugar together in the bowl of

Ingredients2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons cold water1/3 cup brown sugar1/3 cup white sugar1 cup soy sauce1/2 cup cider vinegar2 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper12 skinless chicken thighs2 green onions, chopped Directions1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, sugar, soy sauce,

Ingredients3 1/2 cups potatoes, diced1/3 cup celery, minced1 small onion, diced1 cup cooked ham, diced3 1/4 cups water3 chicken bouillon cubes1 teaspoon ground pepper3 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded2 cups milk Directions1. Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham, and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil,

Ingredients2 pounds white chocolate30 small peppermint candy canes Directions1. Line a large jellyroll pan with foil.2. Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave on medium setting for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth.3. Place candy canes in a plastic bag and

Ingredients1/2 cup butter2 cups brown sugar1/2 cup milk1 cup peanut butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups confectioners’ sugar Directions1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. 2. Remove from heat. Stir in

Ingredients4 ounces saltine crackers1 cup butter1 cup dark brown sugar2 cups semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup chopped pecans Directions1. Preheat oven to 400F.2. Line cookie sheet with saltine crackers in single layer.3. In a saucepan combine the sugar and the butter. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes. Immediately

Ingredients1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree4 eggs1 cup vegetable oil2/3 cup water3 cups white sugar3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Directions1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour three 7×3 inch loaf pans.

Ingredients2 pounds cubed beef stew meat3 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled1 1/2 cups red wine2 1/2 cups beef stock1 teaspoon dried rosemary1 teaspoon dried parsley1 teaspoon black pepper3 large potatoes, cubed4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces4 stalks celery, chopped1

Ingredients1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed1 pound pork sausage1 small onion, diced5 eggs1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon garlic powdersalt and ground black pepper to taste12 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 2 quart baking dish. Place the hash brown

Ingredients2 pounds cubed beef stew meat3 tablespoons vegetable oil1/4 cup flour1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled1 1/2 cups red wine2 1/2 cups beef stock1 teaspoon dried rosemary1 teaspoon dried parsley1 teaspoon black pepper3 large potatoes, cubed4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces4 stalks celery, chopped1

Ingredients3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 eggs1 (10 inch) prepared graham cracker crust1 cup pumpkin puree3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 pinch ground cloves1 pinch ground nutmeg1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions1. Preheat oven to 325 F. 2. In a large

Ingredients2 (14.5 ounce) cans French green beans, drained1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped2 (6 ounce) cans French fried onions1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F.2. Place green beans, soup, Cheddar cheese, and one can