This decadent cake can be dressed up for the most formal occasions or just enjoyed as a simple picnic desert. ~ Shopping List ~ 1/2 cup shortening1-1/2 up. sugar2 eggs2 oz. red cake coloring1 teaspoon vanilla1 tablespoon cocoa1 teaspoon salt2 -1/2 cup plain flour1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon soda (don’t sift w/flour)1 tablespoon vinegar ~ What…
Month: April 2011
Cream Cheese Frosting
This frosting is a perfect topping for our Red Velvet Cake. ~ Shopping List ~ 1 stick margarine1 8oz. pkg. cream cheese4 cup = l box powdered sugar (sifted)1 cup chopped nuts (optional)1/2 teaspoon vanilla ~ What to do ~ Let margarine and cream cheese soften at room temp. Cream well with mixer. Add powdered sugar…
Ragoût à la Jacqueline
This hearty, traditional Québec dish is always a family winter favorite.
Empanada
Dough ~ Shopping List ~ 2.25 cups all purpose flour 1.5 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup cold butter 1 large egg 1/3 cup ice water 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar Empanada Filling Egg wash ~ What to do ~ Sift flour with salt into a large bowl and blend in butter with fingertips until it resembles…
Almost Vegetarian Chili
~ Shopping List ~ 2 tablespoons olive oil 1.5 cups chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 cups diced sweet red pepper 2 easpoons minced jalapeno pepper 2.5 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon dried basil 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes 1 cup stock (vegetable or defatted chicken) 1/2 cup mild or medium…