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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

marinara sauce or your favorite spaghetti sauce, garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed, more of cooked chicken , beef, turkey or any leftover meat you have available in the fridge. *you can add 2 cups of frozen meatballs after the soup comes up to a boil., chopped celery cut into large chunks (1 inch), onion cut into large chunks, dry pasta of your choice. (macaroni noodles , broken pieces of spaghetti, small round noodles, flat noodles, etc.), oregano, tb chopped, dried or dehydrated garlic, boiled water, i like to add whole leaf spinach to the soup. i use 1/2 cup of frozen spinach or a big handful of fresh spinach right before serving., this soup is great served with hot crusty rolls or breadsticks. you can sprinkle the top with either freshly shredded or dried parmesan cheese. you can also top with croutons. you can take any leftover pizza, heat it up and cut small pieces of this to add to the top of the soup before serving. its a good way to use up leftovers

canola oil, smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch slices (use country pleasin if you are lucky enough to have it in your store), green bell pepper , large and cut into strips, red bell pepper , large and cut into strips, onion, large and sliced into wedges, black-eyed peas, undrained, diced tomatoes with green chilies, cornmeal , self rising mix, cayenne pepper, milk, egg, beaten, jalapeno pepper, large and chopped for garnish

pizza dough, cut in 2 (use a high quality pizza dough), sliced zucchini, kalamata olives, pitted and diced, chopped turkey pastrami, shredded mozzarella cheese (sometimes i toss in some fontina), your favorite tomato sauce, crushed garlic, whole tomatoes , salted and water drained off (this is the second recipe), chicken breast, chopped into pieces (this is great if you have leftovers), black olives, pitted and chopped up, shredded mozzarella cheese, purple onion, sliced, mushrooms, sliced, crushed garlic, butter (this is for top crust ), red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese

cupcakes (baked from your favorite recipe ), white icing (i have a recipe), shredded coconut, pink decorators sugar, jelly bean nose, chewable sweet tart eyes, marshmallow, marshmallows

boneless chicken breast halves (i usually just use boneless, skinless breasts,have made up to four whole pieces before), eggs, beaten, fine dry breadcrumb, parmesan cheese, basil or oregano or italian seasoning, if desired (to your own taste), your favourite pasta sauce (we like healthy choices garlic lovers with fine herbs, you can also use 1 14 oz. can of tomato sauce), shredded mozzarella cheese (or more !), parmesan cheese, for sprinkling if desired

tortilla-heated in microwave for about 20 seconds, eggs scrambled, tomatoes (i love using stewed )-1-2 of the stewed pieces, diced, any cheese you may have on hand , tear or cut your cheese up into small chunks, course you can throw anything you want into your breakfast burrito...make it your own

lemons, pizza dough (for 1 crust , i hope you make your own), olive oil, garlic, minced, jalapenos, thinly sliced, red bell pepper, thinly sliced (use the color you have), parmesan cheese, grated, romano cheese, grated, asiago cheese, grated, parsley, fresh chopped

tofu (your favorite firm variety), shake -and-bake (you have to find some that is vegan), vegan mayonnaise, salt, pepper, seasoned salt

ground beef, enchilada sauce (more if you like it saucier), dry burrito seasoning mix, burrito size flour tortilla (8 count ), cheese (your favorites , as much as you like. i have used montery jack, colby, a 4-cheese blend, and a mexica), shredded lettuce, green onion, black olives, diced tomato, sour cream, salsa or picante sauce

extra virgin olive oil, oyster mushrooms , fibrous stems removed, mushrooms torn in half if very large, button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, shallot, finely diced, butter, extra virgin olive oil, mushroom , vegetable, or chicken broth, water, arborio rice, grated parmigiano-reggiano, plus more for serving, parsley, very finely chopped, procedure, combine the broth and the water in a medium saucepan and heat to simmer over medium heat., in a large, heavy saute pan, heat 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil over high heat until very hot, but not quite smoking., add about 1/3 of the mushrooms , taking care not to crowd the pan. saute the mushrooms over high heat until golden brown in spots, adding a small pinch of salt halfway through cooking., sauteed mushrooms with a slotted spoon and set aside, and repeat with the remaining mushrooms, adding the additional 2 tbsp of olive oil per batch. set mushrooms aside. taste and correct for salt., in a large saucier or pot set over medium heat, add the butter, the 1 tbsp olive oil, and the finely chopped shallots. cook and stir until the shallots are softened, 3-4 minutes (do not brown)., add the rice. stir until all of the rice grains are coated in the fat and have become translucent around the edges, about a minute., crank the heat to high and immediately add 1/2 cup of the simmering broth. stir the rice, making sure you get into the corners of your pot with your spoon, so the rice doesn tsp stick. continue stirring until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. add another 1/2 cup of broth and keep stirring., continue adding the broth , 1/2 cup at a time, adding more only when the last 1/2 cup has been absorbed, until rice is al dente. (depending on the rice, you may use all of the liquid, or you may have some liquid left over. or you may need to add additional rice. keep an eye on the rice, tasting a grain at a time if you need to, to determine when the rice is done.), stir in about three-quarters of the reserved sauteed mushrooms. add the 1/3 cup parmigiano , and the remaining 1 tbsp butter. taste and correct for salt., serve: spoon risotto into a bowl. top with some of the remaining sauteed mushrooms, a sprinkle of chopped parsley, and a few grindings of black pepper. serve with additional grated cheese on the side.

good neighbor recipe, tongue (that does not slander), mind (full of tolerance), ears (closed to gossip), eyes (overlooking other folk s faults), heart (generous and kind), hands (extended to help others), wit , smiles, sunny disposition and cheerfulness, blend together and form into 1 being., remember not only our enjoyment of good food , but also our sense of humor, for 1 without the other would be a dull existence., food for thought, old proverb about an eye for an eye could leave everyone blind., what a grand world this would be if we could forget our troubles as easily as we forget our blessings ., it is much easier to swallow angry words than to have to eat them., swallow your pride occasionally ; it s non-fattening., be thankful for the people that brighten your day with laughter., a wise wife has pork chops ready when her husband comes home from a fishing trip ., advice is like castor oil ; easy to give, but very difficult to take., count your blessings and share with those who have so much less., all living creatures , human beings are the only ones who pray - or need to., why is there never enough time to do things right, but always enough time to do them over, what soap is for the body, tears are for the soul., if the tv and the refrigerator weren tsp so far apart, some of us wouldn tsp get any exercise at all., some people are like blisters. they don tsp show up until the work is done ., arabian stuffed camel, first , procure a camel: with 1 hump or two, depending upon the size of your party., prepare twelve dozen eggs: boiled, shelled and dressed ., clean about twelve good sized smelts , leaving the heads on., dress eight or nine three lb chickens. bake the chickens., choose a large sheep and dress it out, removing the wool and hooves but leaving the head on., next , take your camel and do him in. clean and dress intact., then , stuff the eggs into the fish. stuff the fish into the chickens. stuff the chickens into the sheep. stuff the sheep into the camel., roast over an open-pit fire for about 2 days, turning carefully on an oak spit and basting with your favorite sauce., this is truly a regal dish to serve for any special occasion and an ambitious undertaking for any family. variations, seasonings and methods of serving differ with taste., serves 200 people and innumerable dogs and children

iceberg lettuce , torn into bite size pieces, purple onion, sliced into rings, tomatoes, chopped into chunks, bbq sauce, your choice, pork bbq , pulled and if you just have to, you can chop it. store bought or cook your own

all-purpose flour (or if you have allergies, a non gluten flour can be use), butter, sugar, chopped nuts, cream cheese, icing sugar or 2/3 cup powdered sugar, cool whip, milk, vanilla instant pudding mix (or flavour of your choice) or 2 -3 1/2 oz instant chocolate pudding mix (or flavour of your choice), cool whip, coconut, nuts, maraschino cherry, chocolate curls

brisket, barbecue rub, bbq sauce, your favorite, recipes for this program , which were provided by contributors and guests who may not be professional chefs, have not been tested in the food network s kitchens. therefore, the food network cannot attest to the accuracy of any of the recipes.

beef roast or cut of your choice trimmed and cubed, chili beans, condensed french onion soup or beef broth, tomatoes de-seeded and diced, white onion chopped, garlic cloves minced, diced jalapeno (from a can or jar), juice from the jalapeno can or jar (optional), brown sugar, chili powder (more if you like ), cumin, oregano (mexican if you have it), bay leaves, cayenne pepper, a couple dashes of tobasco (optional), salt, cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

head of cauliflower, cleaned and broken into florets to have about 5 cups., egg yolks, garlic powder, onion powder, minced fresh parsley, sugar, salt, pepper, seasoned bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, butter, naturally fresh honey mustard dressing for dipping (if you can tsp find the naturally fresh brand, use your favorite dipping sauce)