5 1/2 cups Unsweetened Shredded Coconut 14 fluid ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar 24-30 almonds, raw and whole 4 cups Chocolate Chips Line an 8″x8″ baking dish with parchment paper. Mix together the coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and powdered sugar. Press the coconut mixture into the baking dish, and place (uncovered)…
Author: Matt Netherland
I have an extreme passion for cooking and baking and am always on the hunt for new recipes. I have been studying the culinary arts for over 20 years and it is the greatest passion in my life. I am constantly on the radar as I, myself continue my journey to culinary perfection, and there isn't a day that goes by that doesn't involve something to do with a recipe.
Mocha Walnut Brownies
1 (18.3 oz.) pkg. Chewy fudge brownie mix 3 eggs ½ cup oil 2 tbsp. Instant coffee powder ½ cup chopped walnuts Confectioners’ sugar Heat oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with enough foil to overhang sides by 2 inches; coat with cooking spray. With a spoon, stir together brownie mix,…
Vanilla Magic Cake
4 large egg yolks4 large egg whites, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons cold water8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon fine salt 2 cups whole milk2 teaspoons vanilla extractPowdered sugar Coat an 8-inch square pan that is 2 inches deep with cooking spray. Cut 2 (8- by 12- to 16-inch) sheets of…
Eggnog Cupcakes
1 (15.25 oz.) pkg. French vanilla cake mix 3 eggs ½ cup oil 1 ½ tsp. Rum extract ½ tsp. Ground nutmeg 1 (3.4 oz.) pkg. Instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup milk 1 cup butter, at room temp; cut into pieces Red M&M’s and leaf-shaped spearmint gumdrops Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 18…
Chocolate Spice Bundt Cake
1 (15.25 oz.) pkg. Spice cake mix 1 (3.9 oz.) pkg. Instant chocolate pudding mix 3 eggs ⅓ cup oil 1 cup raisins 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 5 tsp. Milk Heat oven to 350 degrees. Generously coat a 10-cup bundt pan with baking spray with flour. On low speed, beat cake mix, pudding mix, 1…
Chocolate Fudge Cake
3 cups sifted cake flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda ¾ teaspoon salt ¾ cup butter, softened 2 ¼ cups sugar 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 3 eggs 3 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted 1 ½ cups ice water 1 teaspoon red food coloring, if desired Preheat the oven to 350°. Generously grease…
Two-Bean Chili
1 pound ground beef 1 large green pepper, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chili powder ¼ teaspoon black pepper 3 cups tomato juice 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) great northern or white kidney (cannellini) beans, rinsed and drained Sour cream Sliced green onions Shredded Cheddar…
Steak Chili
2 tablespoons canola oil 3 pounds beef round steak 2 cups low sodium beef broth 8 ounces no-salt added tomatoes 4 ounces canned chili peppers ¾ cup beer 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 tablespoon cumin Heat oil in a skillet and saute…
Chili Con Carne
1 lb. ground beef1 c. chopped onion¾ c. chopped green pepper1 can (16 oz.) chili beans1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes, cut up2 tsp. chili powder1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce½ tsp. dried basil, crushed½ tsp. sugar½ tsp. salt¼ tsp. pepper In a large kettle cook ground beef, onion and green pepper until meat is browned;…
Toasted Reubens
1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 4 teaspoons prepared mustard 8 slices rye bread 1 pound thinly sliced deli corned beef 4 slices Swiss cheese 1 can (8 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained 2 tablespoons butter In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle…
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