109 cream alternative Recipes

butter, plain chocolate wafer cookies, crushed (alternatively, use vanilla wafers), mascarpone cheese or 9 oz cream cheese, room temp, dark chocolate, melted, unflavored gelatin, powder, water, grand marnier, cream, nutella, sugar, dark chocolate, melted, heavy cream, grand marnier, orange , zest of, hazelnuts, finely chopped (optional)

butter or margarine, softened, granulated sugar, light brown sugar , firmly packed, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, milk, vanilla extract, grease and flour three nine-inch round cake pans and preheat oven to 350of. cream the butter or margarine with both granulated sugar and light brown sugar until very light and fluffy, then add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. sift the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt and add to the batter alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. stir in the vanilla extract. divide batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake in the center of the preheated oven for twenty-five to thirty minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center of the layers comes out clean. cool layers in their pans over a rack for ten minutes, then loosen and turn out layers directly onto racks for cooling. cool layers thoroughly before icing (recipe follows). recipe yields a nine-inch, three-layer cake.

crimson cranberry salad, cranberries, water, sugar, cherry jello, cold water, seedless white grapes (cut into halves), crushed pineapple, chopped celery, milk, marshmallows, cottage cheese, cream, low calorie topping: (alternate topping , does not set as well), cool whip (fat free), carton 24oz. of cottage cheese (bet in blender until smooth), cream cheese, sugar

toasted pecans, heavy cream, granulated sugar, light corn syrup, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, in pieces, salt, black licorice strands , cut into 2-inch pieces, semisweet chocolate, chopped, milk chocolate, chopped, chocolate curls or jimmies, optional, line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper and lightly spray with, mound 30 small clusters of pecans , about 3 or 4 pecans each, spaced a, couple inches apart on the pan ., make caramel : warm the cream over low heat and keep warm while you, cook the sugar ., put the sugar and corn syrup and in a deep, heavy-bottomed large, saucepan ., cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar, dissolves ., stop stirring , raise heat to medium-high, and simmer until the sugar, reaches the hard crack stage , or 305 degrees f on a candy, thermometer , about 7 minutes., whisk the butter and salt into the sugar mixture., gradually pour in the cream and vanilla taking care since the mixture, will bubble up ., reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, stirring, occasionally , until the sugar reaches soft ball stage, 240 degrees f, on the thermometer , about 5 minutes more., immediately remove from the heat and cool for a minute., ladle a couple tbsp of warm caramel over some of the nut, clusters , to make the spider bodies., then press 6 pieces of licorice into the warm caramel to make the, legs ., repeat with the remaining caramel and licorice., helpful to have an extra hand here, since the caramel can set, quickly ., if caramel hardens, warm over very low heat . ), let spiders cool 15 minutes ., meanwhile , put the chocolates in a medium heatproof bowl., bring a saucepan filled with 1-inch or so of water to a very slow, simmer; set the bowl over , but not touching, the water., stir the chocolate occasionally until melted and smooth ., alternatively , put the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl., melt at 50 percent power in the microwave until soft , about 1 minute., stir , and continue heat until completely melted, 2 to 3 minutes, spoon about 1 tbsp of melted chocolate on top of each spider ., sprinkle with jimmies or chocolate curls, if desired., let cool until firm .

raspberry gelatin, jellied cranberry sauce (alternately cook 12 oz fresh and sweeten slightly until just bursting) can is easier, crushed pineapple with the juice, unflavored gelatin, port wine, chopped walnuts, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar

cremini or baby belle mushroom (half sliced and the rest in a fine dice), diced onion, diced green pepper, garlic minced, grated parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts - drained and coarsely chopped, heavy cream (has to be , not half and half), butter, corn starch mixed in 1/4 cup cold water, salt and pepper to taste, frozen steamer green beans, traditional - can of french fried onions, alternative - 1/4 cup parmesan mixed with 1/4 cup bread crumbs.

all-purpose flour, polenta , fine grind, baking powder, salt, sweet unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), sugar, almond paste, vanilla extract, almond extract, eggs, separated, heavy cream, powdered sugar , for serving, preheat oven to 375 degrees f., butter and lightly flour the insides of a 10-inch round cake pan., sift together the flour , polenta, baking powder and salt. set aside., in a mixer , on medium speed, cream the butter until light and fluffy. add 1 cup of the sugar and beat until pale and fluffy add almond paste and beat again. blend in vanilla and almond extracts, then beat in the egg yolks, 1 at a time, being sure that each is mixed in before the next is added. alternately, beat in small amounts of the sifted dry ingredients and the cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients., in a clean mixer , beat egg whites until opaque, then add remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until whites form soft peaks. fold into batter gently but thoroughly. pour the batter into the cake pan. bake on the middle shelf of the oven for about 60 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. (do not test or move the cakes before they have baked for at least 45 minutes since they are delicate and may fall.), allow the cake to cool and when cooled remove from the pan and dust the top with powdered sugar. cut into eighths or tenths., serve this cake with summer fruits-peaches, nectarines, apricots, berries-tossed with a little sugar, freshly squeezed lemon juice and a pinch of gray salt.

penne (or pasta shape of choice), bacon, leek, celery ribs, with leaves (lighter green stems), dry white wine, butternut pumpkin (squash), sour cream, blue cheese dressing , alternatively add extra sour cream and 50g-100g cheese to make up the quantity (made with roquefort cheese, sour cream, tabasco and cider vinegar), pumpkin seeds , from butternut squash (optional), roasted pumpkin seeds or toasted chopped walnuts or pecans, shaved parmesan cheese

crushed wheat cereal (such as wheaties), low-fat cottage cheese, tub-style light cream cheese, non-fat cream cheese, at room temperature, splenda granular (sugar alternative ), flour, cornstarch, vanilla extract, whole egg, egg whites, light sour cream

macaroni grill reese s peanut butter cake, unsalted butter, creamy style peanut butter, brown sugar, eggs, all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, milk, vanilla, peanut butter filling, cream cheese, softened, creamy style peanut butter, chocolate glaze, water, unsalted butter, cocoa, powdered sugar, vanilla, preheat oven to 350 degrees. grease and flour 2 9 cake pans., in large mixing bowl, cream butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy. add brown sugar. mix to blend. add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition., in small bowl, combine flour , baking powder and salt. add flour mixture to butter and peanut butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. add vanilla., pour batter into pans. bake until cake tests done , about 45 minutes. cool on wire rack to room temperature before frosting the cake., spread half of peanut butter filling over tops of each cake. chill ., spread half of warm chocolate glaze over peanut butter topping on each cake , using metal spatula dipped in hot water. as glaze cools, it will thicken., peanut butter filling : cream ingredients together until light and fluffy., chocolate glaze : place water and butter in small saucepan. bring to boil. add cocoa, sugar and vanilla to water mixture. mix until smooth.

chocolate butter lb cake, cream well, butter, shortening, sugar, vanilla, brandy (optional), salt, sift together, flour, baking powder, unsweetened cocoa, add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with, milk, beat well ., fold in :1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, glaze, unsweetened baking chocolate, butter confectioners sugar 1 tsp. vanilla

christmas honey fruit drops, mixed chopped candied fruits and peels , chopped candied cherries, raisins, and chopped pecans, bourbon, brown sugar, honey, butter or margarine, eggs, all purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking powder, dairy sour cream, combine fruits , nuts, and bourbon. cover, let stand several hours. in mixer bowl cream sugar, honey, and butter or margarine. beat in eggs. mix dry ingredients. add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. stir fruit mixture into creamed mixture. drop by tsp onto greased cookie sheet. bake in 350 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. cool on wire rack. frost, if desired. makes about 5 dozen cookies.

cinnamon sensation coffee cake, margarine, sugar, egg, slightly beaten, flour, baking powder, salt, milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, margarine, walnuts or pecans, finely chopped, preheat oven to 350 degrees. spray a 9 x 9 pan with nonstick cooking spray. in a medium bowl, cream margarine and sugar; beat in egg. sift together flour, baking powder and salt in a separate bowl. add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. stir in vanilla. pour blended mixture into prepared pan. to make topping: in a small bowl, mix together sugar , flour and cinnamon. cut in margarine with pastry blender or fork. spoon half over batter and swirl. spoon remaining topping over batter and sprinkle with nuts. bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

heavy cream, chilled, chocolate-filled vanilla wafer cookies , such as pepperidge farm milano or for a gluten-free alternative, i like gluten-free ladyfingers), ground espresso beans for 4-oz brewed espresso or 1 tbsp instant espresso powder, green cardamom pods, crushed, vanilla ice cream, a little dark chocolate for grating over top

banana (split in half ), peanut butter, candy sprinkles (i also alternate with crushed oreos, crushed graham crackers, other ice cream toppings, chopped nuts), chocolate syrup (or strawberry)

white flour, egg, lukewarm water, oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, fresh homemade cheese, mixed with skrlupec* (ricotta, baked cream, see directions, step 5 for the alternative), eggs, salt or 2 -3 tsp sugar, salt (if making plain variety just a few pinches)

diced red bell pepper, diced celery, diced onion , of choice, cooked chicken breast (about 4 oz), mayonnaise (or alternate), low-fat sour cream, basil, dill, fresh lime juice (tsp), salt and black pepper

boil-in-a-bag rice, boneless skinless chicken, cream of chicken soup, season salt to taste, alternate : instead of cream of chicken, you can use, chicken broth, enough cornstarch to thicken the dish