96 celebrations Recipes

sugar , plus, sugar, water, fresh mint leaves, fresh strawberries, hulled, fresh lemon juice, dry sparkling wine, chilled

french bread, honey mustard dressing, oscar mayer fat free oven-roasted turkey breast, shredded cracker barrel reduced-fat sharp 2% cheddar cheese, claussen sweet pickle relish

commercial whole wheat bread (about 8 oz), walnuts (about 8 oz), eggs, onions, diced, green bell pepper, diced, stalk celery, minced, parsley , stems discarded and leaves chopped, canned crushed tomatoes or 1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained very well, canola oil, poultry seasoning, salt, generous seasoning fresh ground black pepper, unsalted butter, sliced mushrooms (8 oz), unbleached flour, vegetable stock, store-bought or homemade, dry red wine, tamari soy sauce, fresh ground black pepper

cucumber, halved and sliced, zucchini , julienned, carrot , julienned, red onion, sliced, fresh broccoli florets, fresh cauliflowerets, sliced ripe olives, drained , optional, olive oil, white wine vinegar, dried oregano, ground mustard, garlic powder, salt , optional, pepper, celery salt

fresh green beans, trimmed, canola oil, cider vinegar, salt, pepper, sliced onion, butter, garlic clove, minced, dry bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, paprika , optional

spice cake mix, canned solid-pack pumpkin, eggs, butter, softened, cream cheese frosting, caramel ice cream topping, pecan halves

red potatoes (about 6), hard-boiled eggs, refrigerated, green onions, pimientos (drained ), fresh parsley, trappey bell pepper, mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar , from peppers, dijon mustard, salt

cream cheese, softened, grated parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, minced, prepared pesto, minced fresh basil, pine nuts, toasted, divided, prepared horseradish, crumbled cooked bacon, green onion, finely chopped, tomato paste, salt, minced fresh cilantro, chopped onion, minced seeded jalapeno pepper, assorted crackers

butter, softened, sugar, evaporated milk, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, fresh or frozen cranberries, halved, butter, cubed, sugar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract

egg whites, room temperature (about 12 to 14 large eggs), cake flour , stir before measuring, granulated sugar, divided, salt, cream of tartar, vanilla extract, almond extract, red white, and blue candy sprinkles (about 1 3/4 to 2 oz)

shortbread cookies, finely crushed, melted butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, smooth peanut butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, melted german sweet chocolate, cream, for garnish

shortbread cookies, finely crushed, melted butter, cream cheese, softened, powdered sugar, smooth peanut butter, cream cheese, softened, powdered sugar, german sweet chocolate, melted, cream, for garnish

shortbread cookies, finely crushed, melted butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, smooth peanut butter, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, melted german sweet chocolate, cream, for garnish

sugar, scant 2 cups corn syrup, water, food color, liquid or paste, blue and white, white vinegar, magic flowers, see recipe for magic flowers (show jq1a03), cake, see recipe for classic genoise (show jq1a03), buttercream, see recipe for basic buttercream (show jq1a03), simple syrup, see recipe for simple syrup (show jq1a03), rolling fondant, see recipe for rolling fondant (show jq1a03), royal icing, see recipe for royal icing (show jq1a03), assemble the centerpiece : you need to first make the glue to stick everything together. place the extra sugar pieces (those are remnants of the sugar that you poured freeform on to the silpat) in the microwave and heat until it begins to bubble. watch carefully to be sure it does not burn., next you need to make the sugar supports to hold the moon vertically and to support the 8-inch sugar circle that will be resting on and in the moon, creating the level stand for the cake. you will need 4 support pieces in serving to build the centerpiece. to make the supports, heat a metal triangle or metal scraper on the burner of the stove. place the heated edge on the 4-inch sugar circle allowing the heat of the metal to cut the 4-inch sugar circle into quarters. use the heated metal scraper to also cut 2 to 2 1/2 inches off 1 of the 2 pointed tips of the moon. you will need to do this on an angle of about 90 degrees, in serving to create a somewhat flat edge. this flat edge will provide a level landing spot for the 8-inch sugar circle that will be the cake stand attachment of the moon., pour some of the melted sugar into the center of the 12-inch circle and glue the moon vertically into place. the end of the moon that you cut off is now the bottom of the moon. hold the moon straight until the sugar sets. glue the first 2 support pieces (these are the pieces that you cut by quartering the smallest sugar circle) at the wide, face of the moon, gluing 1 on either side. these 2 supports should be touching both the face of the moon and the base the moon rests on vertically. these supports will steady the moon in its vertical position on the round sugar base. glue your third support piece on the narrow backside of the moon. this will create a bridge of support in the back, from the moon to the base. in other words it will prevent the moon from rolling backwards. once all 3 supports have hardened you can glue the 8-inch sugar circle to the cut edge of the moon, creating a level cake stand inside the moon. the circle will be sitting on both the cut level area and the inner curve of the moon. additionally, you might find that you need the forth support piece to steady the 8-inch level stand. glue it into place wherever you think more support is required.

cream cheese, softened, grated parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, minced, pine nuts and basil (prepared pesto, food.com wouldn tsp allow), minced fresh basil, pine nuts, toasted plus 1/2 cup, divided, prepared horseradish, crumbled cooked bacon, green onion, finely chopped, tomato paste, salt, minced fresh cilantro, chopped onion, minced seeded jalopeno pepper, assorted cracker

chopped gala apples, chopped granny smith apples, dried cranberries, lemon juice, celery rib, sliced, mayonnaise, lemon juice, plain yogurt, minced chives, divided, minced fresh parsley, minced fresh tarragon, grated lemon peel, honey, salt, pepper, chopped walnuts, toasted, bibb lettuce leaves

flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, sour cream (divided into 1/2 and 1/4 cups), butter (melted ), eggs, vanilla, almond extract (divided into 1/2 and 1/4 tsp.), cream cheese, sugar, thawed and drained raspberries, dream whip (or 2 cups whipped cream topping)

shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined, black beans, canned, drained and rinsed, red leaf lettuce, chopped, red onion, thinly sliced , lengthways, red bell peppers, de-seeded and chopped, fresh tomatoes, de-seeded and diced, avocados, peeled and diced, frozen corn, thawed, fritos corn chips or 4 oz tortilla chips, broken, fresh red chile, minced, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, fresh garlic cloves, minced, fresh cilantro, minced, red wine vinegar