2012 stars easier Recipes

dry sherry, kosher salt, soy sauce, sugar, coarsely chopped unpeeled fresh ginger, star anise, cinnamon sticks (2 1/2 in . long), red chile flakes, zest of 4 oranges or 8 tangerines, orange juice or tangerine juice

butter, softened, cream cheese, softened, sugar, eggs, cake flour, baking powder, salt, coconut milk (not cream of coconut), frozen coconut, thawed, coconut extract, nutty cranberry filling, white chocolate frosting, white sparkling sugar, edible white glitter, edible gold luster dust, white chocolate stars, crushed rock candy (optional)

kumquats (about 8 cups), water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, divided, star anise, divided, vanilla bean , halved lengthwise and divided, brandy, divided

cream cheese, softened, jellied cranberry sauce, red curry powder, jalapeno pepper, minced, wonton wrappers, canola oil for frying, green onions, thinly sliced

tortilla chips (plain , nacho or lime) or 1 (13 1/2 oz) bag corn chips, hamburger, old el paso taco seasoning mix, water, lettuce, shredded, tomato, chopped (optional), onion, diced (optional), cheddar cheese, shredded, black olives, sliced (optional), salsa, sour cream (optional)

heavy whipping cream, jello instant vanilla pudding mix (dry ), vanilla extract, sugar (or to taste)

meaty tomatoes, diced seeded and peeled (i don tsp peel more vitamins and easier), bell peppers (red or green ), onions, diced, jalapenos, seeded and deveined veins can stay in if you like it hot, chipotle chiles in adobo, garlic cloves, salt , to taste, tomato paste, diced green chilies (for extra heat ) or 2 fresh ghost bell peppers (for extra heat), sugar , use to taste if tomatoes are sweet can skip, fresh lime , zest and meat, vinegar , 5% acidity, cilantro, chopped

french onion soup (campbells condensed, made with beefstock. the can does not say soup but i had to add it on for the r), water (optional), crouton, provolone cheese

count) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, semi-sweet chocolate chips

yukon gold potatoes , scrubbed, dried, sides squared off, and cut length-wise in 1/4-inch batons (strips) (about 6 medium), peanut oil, for frying, kosher salt

lasagna noodles, cheddar cheese, shredded, mashed potatoes, salt, onion salt, pepper, butter, whole onion, sliced

refrigerated pie crust, egg white, lightly beaten, sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, sliced peeled apples (about 4 medium), sugar

canola oil, wild boar shanks (about 5 lb), garlic cloves, lightly smashed, star anise pods, two 4-inch cinnamon sticks, water, low-sodium soy sauce, kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) or 2 tbsp molasses, palm sugar or light brown sugar, steamed rice and cilantro, for serving

canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices, scallions including green tops, 5 cut into 4-inch lengths, 1 chopped, peeled fresh ginger , smashed, plus 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger, garlic , smashed, brown sugar, preferably dark, soy sauce, whole star anise, cinnamon sticks, black peppercorns, salt, dry sherry, boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/3 lb in all )

butter, softened, cream cheese, softened, sugar, eggs, cake flour, baking powder, salt, coconut milk (not cream of coconut), frozen coconut, thawed, coconut extract, nutty cranberry filling, white chocolate frosting, white chocolate stars

strawberry yogurt (lowfat, nonfat, low calorie, plain , whatever), milk, orange juice (get this just right because too much overpowers the shake and too little makes the shake too weak)

evaporated milk, velveeta cheese, margarine, frozen southern style hash brown potatoes

refrigerated biscuits (10 count ), apple, sugar, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, butter