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"This is a homemade sponge cake filled with your favorite jelly or jam that even a novice baker can make." Ingredients 1 cup sifted cake flour  1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder  1/4 teaspoon salt  2 eggs  3/4 cup white sugar  1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract  2 tablespoons 2% milk  1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting  1 cup strawberry jam Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan with parchment paper. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and milk. Stir in the dry ingredients gradually. The batter will be thin. Pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the center springs back when pressed lightly. Don't over bake, or it may crack. Generously dust a clean dish towel with confectioners' sugar. Turn t...

"A great Easter recipe to do with the kids! Rolls with marshmallows wrapped inside, which become hollow as they bake, it represents the tomb of Jesus on Easter morning, when you break them open they are empty inside!" Ingredients 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls  8 large marshmallows  1/4 cup melted butter  2 tablespoons ground cinnamon  2 tablespoons white sugar Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. Separate crescent rolls into individual triangles. In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon and sugar. Dip a marshmallow into melted butter, then roll in sugar mixture. Place marshmallow into the center of a dough triangle. Carefully wrap the dough around the marshmallow. Pinch the seams together tightly to seal in marshmallow as it melts. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

"This recipe makes your turkey moist and full of flavor. You can also use this recipe for Cornish game hens, chicken breasts or roasting chicken. Select a turkey sized according to the amount of people you will be serving." Ingredients 3/4 cup   olive oil 3 tablespoons   minced garlic 2 tablespoons   chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon   chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon   Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon   ground black pepper salt to taste 1 (12 pound)   whole turkey Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic, rosemary, basil, Italian seasoning, black pepper and salt. Set aside. Wash the turkey inside and out; pat dry. Remove any large fat deposits. Loosen the skin from the breast. This is done by slowly working your fingers between the breast and the skin. Work it loose to the end of the drumstick, being careful not to tear the skin. Using your ha...

"The chipotle peppers give this slow cooker chili a subtle, smoky flavor. Add more minced chipotle peppers to taste. Serve with sour cream, sharp Cheddar cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro." Ingredients 1 pound bulk hot Italian sausage  2 pounds ground beef  5 tablespoons chili powder  1 tablespoon ground cumin  1 teaspoon ground coriander  2 cloves garlic, minced  1 large onion, diced  1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes  1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce  1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans (optional)  2 teaspoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce  1 teaspoon salt  ground black pepper  1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste Directions Cook sausage and ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until lightly browned and crumbly. When the meat has released its grease, and has begun to brown, drain off accumulated grease, and season with chili powder, cumin, and coriander. Cook and stir for 1 minute until fragra...

"This is an authentic, really rich pie stuffed with spinach, onions, cheeses and herbs that are all enfolded by crispy, flaky phyllo dough." Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil  1 large onion, chopped  1 bunch green onions, chopped  2 cloves garlic, minced  2 pounds spinach, rinsed and chopped  1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley  2 eggs, lightly beaten  1/2 cup ricotta cheese  1 cup crumbled feta cheese  8 sheets phyllo dough  1/4 cup olive oil Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x9 inch square baking pan. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion, green onions and garlic, until soft and lightly browned. Stir in spinach and parsley, and continue to saute until spinach is limp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool. In a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta. Stir in spinach mixture. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in prep...

"Very rich flourless cake made with lots of chocolate. A velvety ganache icing finishes it off with even more rich chocolate goodness." Ingredients 14 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped  3/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed  6 egg yolks  6 egg whites  3/4 cup white sugar, divided  2 teaspoons vanilla extract  1 teaspoon dark rum (optional)  1 1/4 cups heavy cream  1 pound bittersweet chocolate, chopped Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch springform pan. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper, and then wrap the outside of the pan with aluminum foil. Combine 14 ounces of bittersweet chocolate with the butter in a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Remove from heat, and cool to lukewarm. In a medium bowl, whip egg yolks with half of the sugar (6 tablespoons) until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Fold cooled chocolate into the yolks ...

"Quick and easy! Great for potlucks! Better than Brad Pitt? I'll have to think about that!" Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) package   yellow cake mix 1 (20 ounce) can   crushed pineapple, with juice 3/4 cup   white sugar 2 (3.5 ounce) packages   instant vanilla pudding mix 3 cups   milk 1 cup   heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon   vanilla extract 1/4 cup   confectioners' sugar 3/4 cup   flaked coconut, toasted Directions Prepare yellow cake as directed, using a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake until done, and remove from oven. Poke holes in the top of the cake using a fork. In a saucepan, combine pineapple with juices and sugar. Cook over medium heat until syrup thickens. Pour over top of warm cake, and cool. In another bowl, beat milk with pudding. Spread over the pineapple mixture. Beat whipping cream until soft peaks form, and then beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Spread whipped cream over ...