8117 winter make great Recipes

refried beans (taco bell brand is really creamy, and comes fat-free!), taco seasoning, sour cream, approximately, guacamole, approximately (see world s smoothest guacamole recipe , or can use prepared dip), salsa, approximately, shredded mexican blend cheese (kraft and sargento make 1, as does wal-mart s shelf-brand, great value), sliced black olives (if you like olives, add more!)

chocolate cake mix (or cake of your choice), cream cheese or 2 (12 oz) containers vanilla frosting, made orange, orange food coloring (i used red and yellow gel coloring to make ), ready-to-use green decorating icing

pie anytime (do your own make-ahead fruit pie filling), this is a make-ahead pie filling from freezer to oven. great way to use fresh fruit ., firm-ripe fresh fruit (less if berries), sugar, flour, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, salt

rules for making sugar syrup, fudge is based on a sugar syrup , which is a solution of sugar in liquid. when making a sugar syrup, whether it is as simple as sugar and water or contains other ingredients, the rules remain the same., always stir sugar and liquid over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved., if the mixture comes to the boil before all the sugar is dissolved, a crust of sugar crystals, which is hard to get rid of, will form around the edge of the pan., once the sugar has completely dissolved , allow the mixture to come to the boil, and do not stir the mixture, unless specifically instructed to in the recipe. stirring the boiling mixture will cause it to become cloudy and crystallised, which may or may not be desirable, depending on the recipe., using a sugar thermometer, boil the mixture for the full time, as specified in the recipe. because stoves vary so much, as do interpretations of high, medium or low heat, we have given a sugar thermometer reading as an exact gauge. the sugar thermometer should be fixed to the pan before the mixture comes to the boil, as handling the boiling liquid can be very hazardous., when the mercury reaches the temperature called for in the recipe , the fudge is ready. watch the mixture carefully towards the end of the cooking time, as it will burn quickly if left cooking too long., length of time the mixture cooks , and therefore the temperature it reaches in that given time, determines how the mixture will set. sugar thermometers are the simplest, most accurate way of determining when a syrup has reached the desired stage. when the thermometer reaches 115dc (240df), the mixture is at soft-ball stage., worry too much if you don tsp have a sugar thermometer , as fudge is fairly forgiving mixture, unlike hard sweets, for which a sugar thermometer is crucial., way to check for soft-ball stage is to drop a small amount of mixture into very cold water. when rolled between your thumb and index finger, it should form a soft ball., brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush dissolves any crystals which have formed on the sides of the pan. it is a good idea to do this if the recipe says to, but don tsp allow to much water to drip into the pan, as this will slow down the cooking process and interfere with the given time., other equipment, heavy-based pans are best for making fudge. because it is a high sugar content, the mixture can catch and burn if the pan has a thin base, such as those on aluminum pans., use a long-handled wooden spoon if the mixture is to be stirred while still hot, as wood will not conduct heat., as soon as the mixture is ready, remove the pan from the heat , place it on a wooden board or heatproof trivet and allow to cool as directed. the pan will be very hot so, if it has a metal handle, use a thick cloth around the handle when moving it., beating the mixture, mixture may be beaten while still hot , or may be asked to wait until has cooled. beating thickens the mixture and causes it to lose its gloss. the recipe will indicate whether to use a wooden spoon or electric beaters - it is not a good idea to use electric beaters in a very hot mixture. there is usually a fine line between the mixture reaching the desired consistency and being too firm and dry to spread into the tin, so watch it carefully as you work., warning, take great care with every step of the procedure, as hot sugar syrup is very dangerous, and heat will transfer to any heat-conducting equipment it comes in contact with. keep children well away from the hot mixture., always use a long-handled wooden spoon for stirring., if you do get burnt , hold the afflicted area under cold water to wash off the syrup and then keep the burn immersed in cold water for about 10 minutes.

dried pinto beans, rinsed and picked over, soaked in 2 quarts water overnight or for 6 hours, extra virgin olive oil, onion, chopped, sweet paprika, garlic, minced, bay leaf, (1 leaf ), chopped tomatoes, with liquid, winter squash , such as butternut, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, quinoa , rinsed thoroughly, flax seed, freshly ground pepper, parsley, chopped

butternut squash (as many as you want) or 1 acorn squash (as many as you want) or 1 any hard winter squash (as many as you want) or 1 pumpkin, salt

pumpkin seeds, raw, shelled, fresh ginger, grated, extra virgin olive oil, winter squash, peeled, seeded , cut int 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 cups), dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, ground coriander, ground cumin, curry powder, vegetable broth, brown rice, cooked, hot, bananas , sliced (optional condiment), pineapple chunks (optional condiment ), green onions , sliced (optional condiment), chutney , any flavor (optional condiment)

onion, peeled and quartered, garlic cloves, peeled and smashed, dried chilies or 1 tsp dried red chili pepper flakes, canola oil, salt and pepper (to taste), curry powder (more to suit your taste), chopped tomato (fresh or canned , reserving liquid), water, peeled winter squash, cut into 1 inch cubes (butternut or pumpkin), lime, cut into wedges

potatoes or 2 lbs beets or 2 lbs carrots or 2 lbs winter squash, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, extra virgin olive oil or 2 tbsp butter, plus more as needed

butternut squash (acorn, or other winter squashes, etc), olive oil, butter, onion, diced, garlic, mashed to a paste, dry white wine, thyme, black peppercorns, bay leaves, fresh parsley, chicken stock, salt & fresh ground pepper

olive oil, winter squash , halved lengthwise and seeded (1 medium or 2 small), salt and pepper, maple syrup, soy sauce, grated ginger, unsalted butter, fresh sage leaves, coarsely chopped

cajun seasoning or 2 1/2 tsp curry powder, winter squash, fresh ginger, peeled and minced, skim milk, sweet onions, diced, celery, diced, garlic, minced, olive oil, frozen corn kernels, frozen green beans or 10 oz frozen green peas, fresh basil leaf, chopped

butter, chopped onion, chopped celery, winter squash puree (hubbard works well), eggs, beaten, evaporated milk, flour, baking powder

unsalted butter, shallots, finely chopped, frozen winter squash puree, thawed, chicken stock, olive oil, raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, grated fresh lime zest, fresh lime juice

olive oil, onion, chopped, diced small winter squash (butternut, acorn, etc.), good quality chicken broth (or more if needed), arborio rice, white wine, grated parmesan cheese

cooked mashed winter squash (such as butternut or acorn), butter, cream, salt and pepper, oranges, cornstarch, light brown sugar, butter

olive oil, garlic clove, minced, chopped yellow onion, low sodium chicken broth, jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced, yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped, kabocha squash or 1 cup butternut squash or 1 cup other winter squash, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, tomato, cored, peeled and coarsely chopped, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, grain rice or 1 1/2 cups basmati rice or 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, toasted pine nuts or 1 tbsp slivered almonds, minced fresh parsley, lime juice

olive oil, onion, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, garlic clove, minced, curry powder (he suggests mild), water, winter squash, cubed, yellow split peas, bay leaf, salt (more to taste), sugar, tomato paste