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White Velvet Cutouts 2 cups butter or margarine, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Butter Cream Frosting 3 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, divided 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon shortening 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 to 4 tablespoons milk, divided Red and/or green food coloring*, optional NOTE: For a deeper color of frosting, tint with food coloring paste available at kitchen and cake decorating supply stores or in the Wilton section at Wal-Mart. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add sugar, egg yolks and vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually add flour. Cover and chill 2 hours or until firm. Roll out on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch shapes; place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until set (not browned). Cool 5 minutes; remove to wire rack...

Pineapple Baked Beans and Beef 1 pound ground beef 28 ounces baked beans 8 ounces pineapple tidbits, drained 1 large onion, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Brown beef in a skillet, then drain. Transfer to a 3 1/2- to 4-quart crockpot. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 8 hours or until bubbly. Serves 6.

Fideo Easy Recipes 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 coils fideo 2 tablespoons minced onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce 3 cups water Salt Pepper Heat oil. Add fideo and cook until lightly browned. Add onion and cook until tender. Add garlic, tomato sauce and water and season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Makes 6 servings. x

Goo Goo Clusters Recipe 1 large bag miniature marshmallows 1 bag chocolate chips 2 cups dry roasted peanuts 1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk 2 teaspoons butter Melt chocolate chips in pan with sweetened condensed milk. While this is heating, mix marshmallows and peanuts in a large bowl. Pour melted mixture over nuts and marshmallows. Mix together. Pour into buttered pan. Chill 2 hours, then cut. Torta de Platanos Recipe 2 large platanos (plantains) 4 tablespoons butter 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup mild grated Cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel platanos and cut into small pieces. Melt butter in a heavy skillet and brown platanos. Transfer to a buttered baking dish. Pour over beaten eggs, then cover with grated cheese. Bake for 30 minutes. Butter Rum Ham and Pineapple 1 1/2 pounds fully cooked, boneless ham 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons rum extract 1/2 peeled/cored pineapple Preheat 2-sided tabletop grill. Cut four ...

White kitchen cabinets and bright kitchen designs make the room appear larger – Modern Kitchen. White kitchen cabinets with carrera marble blacksplash and marble countertops counter tops. One of the most popular colors kitchen designers choose is white. White cabinets are a versatile choice for a kitchen. White cabinets can fit into both an all white kitchen, or a colorful kitchen with accent colors. White kitchen cabinets will reflect light and give your kitchen a fresh clean look. Colorful and modern home interior portfolio from Alan Higgs Architects – Home Decorating The most important thing to start decorating contemporary home interior is by picking the right color, especially for modern living room or family room decoration. Decorate a room with multiple colors isn’t easy, you need to knowing about the color scheme to create beautiful combination. When you walk into a different colored room, it can totally change the way you feel. these photos with colorful ho...

Mango Layer Cake Recipe Source: Coastal Living Magazine, May-June 2003 1 cup butter, softened 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided 1 teaspoon orange extract 1 teaspoon orange rind 3 cups sifted cake flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 8 large egg whites 2 mangos, peeled, seeded, and chopped Orange Syrup, recipe follows Orange Filling, recipe follows Orange Buttercream Frosting, recipe follows Garnishes: mango slices, raspberries Orange Syrup 3 tablespoons orange juice 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons Triple Sec Orange Filling 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoons grated orange rind Orange Buttercream Frosting 1 (16 ounces) package powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind 6 to 8 tablespoons heavy whipping cream Description Grease 3 (9-inch) round cake pans. ...

Pork Cordon Bleu Source: Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board – used by Recipe Goldmine with permission. 4 (4 ounce) boneless pork chops 2 ounces prosciutto or wafer-thin ham 2 ounces Swiss cheese, cut into 2 x 1/4-inch rectangles 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 cup flour 1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs 2 teaspoons butter Slice each chop lengthwise almost in half to butterfly. Between two pieces of plastic wrap, pound each butterflied chop to 1/8-inch thickness. On half of each chop, place 1/2 ounce prosciutto and 1 piece of cheese. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon thyme. Roll chops to enclose filling. Coat with flour, dip in egg wash and roll in bread crumbs. In large frying pan, melt butter. Add pork and cook 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently to brown all sides. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs. Serves 4. Eggnog Thumbprints 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 egg yol...