119228 brandy alexander baking needed Recipes

chocolate-flavored bear-shaped graham crackers, crushed (about 2 1/4 cups), butter, melted, sugar, divided, cream cheese, softened, sugar, cornstarch, eggs, at room temperature, brandy, divided, creme de cacao, divided, sour cream, garnishes: blackberries , currants, raspberries, strawberries

milk, salt, white baking chocolate, finely chopped, brandy, creme de cacao, vanilla extract, topping and white chocolate shavings , optional

everywhere you look , there is a lot of emphasis on cutting the fat out of our daily diets, but who wants to cut out the fat if it means cutting out the flavor when it comes to baking, there is a way to cut down on your fat intake without changing the ingredients in your favorite recipes. if you switch to nonstick silicone bakeware, you can cut down on your fat intake with minimal effort. because the bakeware is nonstick, you never have to use butter, shortening, or grease on your pans or sheets to ensure easy food removal., first silicone items made exclusively for baking were small silicone mats that fit nicely on your cookie sheet and allowed you to bake cookies with out greasing the cookie sheet or worrying about the bottoms getting burned. these little mats were a huge success and stores were hard pressed to keep them in stock., as the popularity of these mats grew , manufacturers decide to explore the idea of making more bakeware from silicone. they began making spoons, spatulas, and whisks that could withstand high heats and could be used with nonstick cookware with no fear of ruining the coating. silicone utensils were the perfect choice for candy making or any other project that required a boiling and sticky liquid to be stirred., kitchen supply manufacturers also introduced silicone potholders and oven gloves. because they can withstand heats up to 500 degrees, they are the perfect insurance that you won tsp get burned when you pull a hot dish from your oven. they don tsp conduct heat the way that a cloth potholder does and they are much sturdier and easy to keep clean than traditional potholders. home canners fell in love with silicone baker s mitts because they could actually reach into a pot of boiling water to remove a hot jar of food once it was done processing. as an added bonus these durable potholders do double duty as lid grippers making opening jars a snap., once silicone hit kitchens in the form of baking mats , utensils, and pot holders, kitchen experts began to see the potential of this material in everyday baking. suddenly almost any type of bakeware that could traditionally be found in stainless steel, aluminum, glass, or stoneware was being offered in brightly colored silicone. stores began selling muffin tins, bread loaf pans, cake pans, and pie pans. the most popular pieces tend to be the specialty designed cake pans that allow you to make cakes shaped like everything from roses to pumpkins. they even have mini cake pans that make individual, fancy shaped cakes., popularity of silicone bakeware skyrocketed as cooks began to see the benefits of using this material in their kitchens. foods pop out of silicone pans with amazing ease. you never need to grease, flour, or even use cooking spray on a silicone pan and that adds up to lots of calories and fat grams saved with each meal. because silicone is very flexible, it is easy to bend and twist it so that cakes and breads pop out easily. you never have to force baked goods out of the pan, so they retain there shape and you don tsp see a lot of split and broken cakes., silicone is a bakers dream when it comes to making evenly cooked delicacies. the material distributes heat evenly, so you never end up with a cake that is burned around the edges and still not cooked in the middle. it also cools down quickly ensuring that your foods will not continue cooking and possibly drying out once you remove them from the oven., because silicone is nonstick , cleanup is a breeze. a little soap and water and any crumb left on your bakeware disappears. it is nonporous, so it never retains any odors from the foods you cook. completely versatile it goes from oven to table to freezer and can even be thrown in the dishwasher. once you are done cleaning it, storage is a snap. with its flexibility, you can twist it, bend it, fold it or mash it up so it can fit in the smallest of drawers or cupboards., if you haven tsp tried silicone bakeware , add a piece or two to your kitchen. you will be surprised at its quality and flexibility.

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

brandy, superfine sugar, lemon juice, lime juice, ice cubes, club soda

brandy, whole egg, superfine sugar, heavy cream (optional), crushed ice, nutmeg

sugar, butter or 3/4 cup margarine, evaporated milk, chocolate chips, white chocolate, marshmallow cream, brandy, creme de cacao (or you can use kahlua)

sheets chocolate graham crackers, sugar, unsalted butter, melted, cream cheese, room temp, sugar, cornstarch, eggs, brandy, creme de cacao, heavy cream, sugar, chocolate-covered coffee beans

creme de cacao, brandy, milk, orange twists and ground cinnamon, for garnish

whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream, milk, brandy, dark creme de cacao, freshly ground nutmeg (optional)

ground chocolate wafer cookies, semisweet chocolate, chopped, unsalted butter, melted, chilled whipping cream, white creme de cacao, unflavored gelatin, imported white chocolate (such as lindt), chopped, brandy, sour cream, dark chocolate curls

sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, lightly whipped, creme de cacao, brandy, graham cracker crust, shaved sweet chocolate, for garnish

milk, vanilla extract, salt, white chocolate, finely chopped, brandy, white creme de cacao, cream, white chocolate , shavings

eggs, separated, sugar, sugar, unsalted butter, melted, orange juice, freshly squeezed, brandy, flour, baking powder, baking soda, orange , zest of, only, lemon , zest of, only, whole blanched almond

shortening, pure vanilla extract, pure almond extract, sugar, flour, eggs, brown sugar, pure vanilla extract, apple brandy, flour, baking powder, salt, chopped toasted almonds, apples, peeled, cored, and diced

brandy, water, powdered sugar, mixed dried fruit (prunes, apricots, raisins, cherries, dates and/or cranberries), minced crystallized ginger, pork tenderloin, herbes de provence, salt, fresh ground pepper, butter, apples, peeled,sliced 1/2 inch thick

brandy, dried apricot, diced, vegetable oil, celery, chopped, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, stuffing cubes (cubed, dried bread ) or 5 cups your favourite recipe for prepared stuffing, vegetable broth or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, toasted sliced almonds, dried cranberries, thyme, fresh ground black pepper, egg, whisked