34 cake not you Recipes

semisweet chocolate (i use ghiradelli bar chocolate), unsweetened chocolate (i use bakers), butter (do not use margarine), eggs, separated (you use both the yolk and whites), sugar, cream of tartar, sugar (for dusting)

frozen raspberries (not sweetened ), sugar , depending on how sweet you like your dessert (i used about 1 1/2 tsp. ), chambord raspberry liquor (raspberry liquor), sugar, unsalted butter , cut into pieces, good quality semisweet chocolate, broken into pieces, eggs, flour, almond extract, sweetened whipped cream, for garnish, fresh raspberry, for garnish, chocolate syrup, for garnish

a red bell pepper, finely diced, a yellow bell pepper, finely diced, extra virgin olive oil, dungeness crab meat , (or whichever crab you have available, if not fresh crab, buy a good quality canned crab meat in the refrigerated section of your supermarket. do not buy the canned crab they sell on the shelves), toasted pine nuts (these added additional sweetness and a surprise crunch), minced fresh tarragon, fresh minced italian parsley, green onions, finely diced, mayonnaise (i use low-fat ), squeeze of fresh lemon juice, panko , or as needed, a head of green cabbage, finely sliced (i use a mandolin), mango, peeled and finely sliced and cut into matchstick pieces (same as above, using the mandolin to insure even piece), peeled jicama , finely sliced into matchstick pieces, diced red pepper, minced green onion (use the whole onion, green and white), minced fresh ginger, chopped cilantro , optional, fresh squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, dijon mustard, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

gone are the days where the bride and groom share a slice of a 3, 4, or 5 tier wedding cake. nowadays some people are opting for a more simple cake solution, yet they still want the elegance that a large tiered cake offers. enter on stage the simple yet elegant cupcake., versatile cupcakes are standing along side and, in some cases, replacing larger cakes these days. below are some helpful hints if you want to use cupcakes for the main cake at your wedding., tip #1 : arrangement, how you arrange your cupcakes is as important if not more important than the taste. everyone wants a breathtaking wedding cake at their reception so arranging your cupcakes to give this appearance is very necessary., my personal favorite way of arranging my cupcakes is to stack 4 or 5 boxes on top of each other to form a tree of sorts. i choose boxes that are approximately 4 to 5 inches high. i like 24 inch square boxes then 18 inches square then 12 inches then 6 inches square. this gives me a cupcake ledge of 3 inches when the boxes are stacked., decorate your boxes as you wish. beautiful paper wrapped around the boxes then a ribbon all the way around is a great decorating combination ., your wedding cake cupcakes can then be placed on the ledges and on top of the boxes for a beautiful arrangement for your wedding., arrangement idea for your wedding cupcakes is to place cupcakes underneath raised cake platters. larger cakes or more cupcakes can be placed on top of the platters., how your cupcakes taste and even how many different flavors you offer are both very important to the overall success of your wedding cupcakes. i think 1 of the best reasons to have wedding cupcakes instead of a large wedding cake would be that you can have many different kinds of cakes. not everyone prefers the same type of cake and frosting so having 2 or 3 different types of cake flavors would be ideal., three of my favorite flavors are vanilla , chocolate, and lemon cupcakes. these are a great combination for any special occasion that you may choose to serve cupcakes. you can either serve all of the different flavors in the same cups with the same decoration or you can use different cups and/or different decorations for each cake flavor you choose., skimp on the ingredients for your wedding cupcakes. fresh cupcakes made from your favorite cupcake recipes are always the best choice. boxed cake mixes just won tsp cut i for special occasion cupcakes. the same goes for frosting. make your frosting instead of buying it prepackaged from a grocery store. if you don tsp feel confident making your own, you could always buy some freshly made frosting from a local bakery., presentation is everything when dealing with weddings. you should make sure your cupcakes are just the right size so they are absolutely gorgeous when presented. the entire purpose of serving cupcakes at a wedding is to give your guests a small taste of a wonderful dessert. small is the key word here. you don tsp want cupcakes that are larger than an actual teacup. if they are, then they should be called mini cakes and not cupcakes., also, it would cost you a fortune to bake mini cakes for each of your guests. the right size cupcake will offer just the right amount of cake for each person attending and will also likely save you money., be careful not to err on the side of your cupcakes being too small. if your cupcakes are too small, you may run out of cupcakes before you guests sweet teeth are satisfied. you also run the risk of having too much frosting on a small cupcake which could ruin the overall taste of your wedding cupcakes., i ve found that the perfect size cupcakes are baked in 1/2 cup wells that i fill approximately 1/2 to 2/3 full of cupcake batter. make sure you carefully measure the cupcake batter each time you fill a well. this will make sure that your cupcakes come out of the oven all the same size., i hope that these tips will help you produce the most beautiful wedding cupcakes that anyone has ever seen! good luck

i had input from several great friends who took their time to help in the search., on g, juels , tink, danadooley and magandab., cherylann from ez cooking, thanks to all for you time and help. jessica harlan a very busy person took time to research pans and sent me several emails, thank you for taking your time to help a stranger., magandab sent me a link on g for a pan at target and since i pass it often and by chance the day she sent her message on gr, i stopped and checked the pan made by calphalon., very heavy, straight sides so it would be easy to attach a candy thermometer and a glass lid with a dip lip with strainer capability., what an incredible pan for $60. why; i am able to put the butter and sugars into the pan and not worry about burning! i made toffee again last night and to really test it, set the temp 1 line about medium on the electric stove. i would stir about every 10 minutes and then do something else; well i was making a cheese cake while the toffee cooked. every time i checked, it was boiling up, stir and i could feel nothing sticking to the bottom and burning like my old copper bottom revere ware steel 3 quart pot., how great to not have to worry about the mixture burning. this is a 4 quart pot. just perfect for the amount of butter and sugar to boil and become a food that should be reserved for the gods., i placed a mat over the pot as it boiled as the cool air was affecting the rise in temperature. the notch in the side for pouring let me leave my bamboo spoon in pot, the thermometer clipped to the side. once the mix reached 285 i poured the mix into the pan and it was so cool to see how the very last bit slipped right out of the pan. this is a fantastic pot for making toffee and recommend without reservation the purchase of this pot by calphalon., double thanks to magandab for sending me to my perfect candy pan. eating my toffee makes see s toffee-ettes taste like dirt, this is the link magandab sent me, http://www.target.com/kitchen-essentials-calphalon-hard-anodized-straining/dp/b000jm34km/qid =1234998462/ref=br_1_4/192-4549105-5227516 ie=utf8&node=11082001&frombrowse=1&rh=&page=1

white individually wrapped lifesavers candies (wintergreen, peppermint, your choice), dozen jelly belly jelly beans , about 1/2 cup,colors will vary,depending on whether you know the sex of the baby or not,possibilitie, tube white cake icing , not the gel,that doesn tsp dry completely,with a thin attachment for application, lengths of thin curling ribbon , can coordinate with your jellybean colors if you d like,length to your liking,long enough to fit aro (approx. 24 )

cold leftover mashed potatoes (not instant ), flour, vegetable oil, any seasonings you like; onion powder , garlic powder, chives, cooked onion, cooked green peppers, etc.

cornstarch, frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, cinnamon (if you ve never tried saigon , do try it!), flour, white sugar, brown sugar, butter, chilled (best if you do not substitute margarine), baking powder, baking soda, a couple pinches of salt, buttermilk, egg, beaten

cake, if you re really in a hurry , use a boxed cake mix instead of this homemade 1., butter, water, any cooking oil (i ve never tried olive oil), cocoa, eggs, beaten, sugar, flour, baking soda, sour cream or buttermilk, sugar, half-and-half or whole milk, vanilla extract, shortening (regular, not the buttery flavored , and you really can tsp substitute butter for the shorteningit doesn tsp give the same end result), water, salt, powdered sugar (enough to make filling thick enough ), sugar, butter, half-and-half or whole milk, milk chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips, depending on your preference

pumpkin (not pie mix), eggs, sugar, brown sugar (i like dark brown ), evaporated milk, ground cinnamon, salt, ground nutmeg, yellow cake mix (dry mix , do not prepare), pecans (use size you wish, i like a lb), butter

chocolate bits (you can add more for a thicker consistency), granulated white sugar, water, eggs separated , be sure not to get any yolk in the whites, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, angel food cake , either store bought, made from a mix or from scratch., equipment - 13 x 9 x 2 inch pyrex dish (you can use a smaller dish with higher sides for a thicker dessert)

vanilla pudding mix (not instant, the type you cook ), heavy whipping cream, dark rum, angel food cake, whipping cream, sugar, raspberries, fruit (strawberries, fresh peach or mango when in season), raspberry preserves