2017 Secret Santa pre-opening party!
This is our traditional pre-opening party and gathering spot.
I will start the fun! My secret santee has said she likes old things so I have sent her a “dress length” , so she can use it to make all the vintage goodies her little heart desires. Hint - she does not live north of me, and never buys catnip. I do hope she likes the jingles I sent. Now- for the most important part of this party...I am bringing dark chocolate cream cheese fudge with pecans. If you all like the idea, I thought that this year we might share the recipes for what we are bring to this shindig. What do you think? |
[h=1]Petits Fours[/h]Pillsbury Moist Supreme White Cake: Follow Egg White Recipe on back – bake 42 minutes. Cool completely on rack. Cut in 1˝” squares on rack. Trim off thin slices of sides & tops (cut tops level). Set rack over drip pan.
Glaze: 2 pounds confectioners' sugar, 2/3 cup water, 4 teaspoons lemon juice: Combine glaze ingredients in large bowl. Beat on low speed just until blended then on high until smooth. Apply glaze evenly over tops and sides of squares, allowing excess to drip off, retain for possible 2[SUP]nd[/SUP] coat. Let dry. Repeat if necessary to thoroughly coat squares. Keep refrigerated & covered lightly. Decorate with flower & leaves icings. Makes 24-28 |
Oh, use a rectangle baking pan!
hugs, dj |
I didn't sign up in time. Where was my head? So I am a sub if needed. But I want to share my fudge recipe.
1 can of condensed milk just Carnation milk, not condensed. 2 sticks of butter, not margerine. 4 cups white sugar Bring above to a soft ball stage. This takes over half an hour, of constant stirring and sweating. When to soft ball stage and use a candy thermometer, take off stove. Add: 1 large package of chocolate chips...(if you haven't snacked on them while stirring) 1 cup walnuts or pecans 1 10 ounce or more package of mini marshmellows. 2 teaspoons vanilla...the good stuff and don't be nipping on that!! Stir like crazy, until the marshmellows are all melted and incorporated. Pour into a buttered pan and let set until cool. Don't eat all of it at once. Marcia |
What do you mean by 1 can of condensed milk just Carnation milk,not condensed? Do you mean evaporated milk??? I would like to try to make this. Thanks
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Originally Posted by madamekelly
(Post 7941108)
This is our traditional pre-opening party and gathering spot.
I will start the fun! My secret santee has said she likes old things so I have sent her a “dress length” , so she can use it to make all the vintage goodies her little heart desires. Hint - she does not live north of me, and never buys catnip. I do hope she likes the jingles I sent. Now- for the most important part of this party...I am bringing dark chocolate cream cheese fudge with pecans. If you all like the idea, I thought that this year we might share the recipes for what we are bring to this shindig. What do you think? I can of premade cream cheese frosting I 12 oz bag of dark chocolate chips I cup of pecan halves Place frosting in glass dish (I use a four cup glass measuring cup). Add chocolate chips, them microwave 30 seconds (no more) then stir, microwave another 30 seconds and stir again, repeat one more time if it is not yeast smooth (if you try to microwave it longer than 30 seconds at a time, you will destroy the chocolate chips and the fudge), after stirring. When smooth, stir in pecans and spread in a shallow, parchment lined, cake pan or on a piece of marble covered by parchment paper and sprayed with cooking spray. Allow to cool completely before cutting. (I use a pizza cutter for this, but you can use a knife.) I have experimented with this recipe and you can use any flavor of baking chips but the mint ones that are green make a very tasty but ugly colored fudge. Just never try to make it with fluffy type frosting. It does not work. Thank you to the dear person who posted this idea in the recipe section. |
I've made a similar fudge and use raspberry chips. They are dark chocolate with a raspberry flavoring in them. So they are dark brown.
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Oh my can you just imagine using cordial cherry kisses in place of the chocolate chips, and fudge frosting? Nom...nom..nom..
I hope some one remembers the booze for this party.... |
Yes, carnation evap. milk. Not Sweetened condensed milk.
Marcia |
thank you Marcia.
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Baklava (24-36 each)
1 pkg fillo dough sheets 1 stick butter melted in bowl (margarine is ok, too) 1 cup nuts (walnuts, pecans, or pistachio) 2 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp ground cloves 1 cup sugar 1cup honey 1cup water 1 lemon zest (grate all the skin of 1 lemon) Thaw fillo sheets to room temp. Combine cinnamon, cloves, nuts & sugar in bowl. Set aside. In 2 quart pot add honey, water & zest. Cook to just boiling on medium temp. Set aside to cool. Place 3 flat fillo sheets on cookie sheet & brush on butter. Repeat 3 sheets & brush again. Place 3 sheets on top, brush again, sprinkle with nut mixture. Repeat 3 sheets, brush & sprinkle again using all fillo except last 3 sheets for final top. Brush final top with butter & nut mixture. Score baklava with a sharp knife (I use a serrated bread knife) but do not cut all the way to the bottom using cross hatch pattern for small triangles. Bake 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Check to keep from burning. Let cool 10 minutes. Stir & slowly pour cooled honey mixture along all scored lines. Let sit for 20 minutes. Complete cutting of triangles. Store tightly covered in fridge. Secret: Unfold fillo carefully & cover fillo with damp towel during assembly to keep it dry & from tearing. It is not required to use all the honey mixture. Do not make too moist or the fillo will melt. Always audition a piece before serving! hugs, dj |
crosshatching looks like this
\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ center line \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ ...................center angle line Lengthwise cuts: cut end to end cutting the center line first Cross cuts: cut center to left angles; then cut from center to right angles I just eyeball the crosses from the center & eat the edges myself! Hope this helps & that it post as I typed it! hugs, dj |
Originally Posted by Battle Axe
(Post 7941757)
Yes, carnation evap. milk. Not Sweetened condensed milk.
Marcia |
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