Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
How to make butter creams? Simple! Butter CreamsFilling1/2 cup butter, softened 3 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 cups confectioners’ sugarCoating1 (12 ounce) bag semisweet real chocolate chips2 tablespoons shorteningIn large mixer bowl combine butter and cream cheese. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Add vanilla extract. Reduce speed to low. Beat, gradually adding confectioners’ sugar, until well mixed (4 to 5 minutes). If too soft, refrigerate until firm. Shape rounded teaspoonsful of mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheets. Cover loosely; refrigerate until firm (2 hours or overnight).In saucepan melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat (3-4 minutes). Dip butter creams into chocolate mixture; let excess drip off. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate to set (30 minutes).Makes 5 dozen. Railroadiana Railroadiana Railroadiana.
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Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
Cock-A-Leekie SoupHow to make cock-a-leekie soup? Simple! Cock-a-Leekie Soup (Chicken and Leek Soup - Scotland)1 small chicken, with giblets1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped2 medium carrots, peeled and roughly choppedBouquet garni8 black peppercorns1/4 teaspoon salt8 cups water6 small or 3 large leeks1/4 cup butter2 scallions, trimmed and slicedSalt and freshly-ground black pepper2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsleyThoroughly wash the chicken in lots of cold, running water. Place the whole bird into a large heavy saucepan, then add onion, carrots, bouquet garni, peppercorns, salt and water. Bring to a boil quickly, then turn the heat down and simmer for 90 minutes. From time to time skim off the scum and fat that rises to the surface.Carefully remove the chicken with slotted spoons and put to one side until it is cool enough to handle. Strain the liquid through a colander into a large bowl, discard the vegetables, and set liquid in the refrigerator to cool thoroughly. Place in the refrigerator after the liquid has cooled. Now remove as much of the flesh of the chicken as you can. Cut the flesh into small pieces, about 1/2-inch chunks.Remove liquid from the refrigerator and remove fat which has risen to the top. Clean the leeks, then chop them into small round sections. In a large pan, melt the butter. Add leeks and scallions. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, and sweat over medium heat for 5 minutes, shaking to rotate. Slowly add all the stick, then the chicken pieces. When you are ready to serve, bring slowly to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir well, then add salt and pepper to taste. To serve, sprinkle each portion with a teaspoon of the parsley. Vuntagewestern Cutleryknife Hatchet Combowsheath Vintagewestern Cutleryknife Hatchet Combowsheath Vuntagewestern Cutleryknife Hatchet Combowsheath,Comics Tales Witchblade 14 Complete Nm Lot Tqles Witchblade 14 Complete Nm Lot,Bwautiful German Beer Stein Buildings Beautiful German Beer Stein Buildings Bwautiful German Beer Stein Buildings,Cigar Band Sample Book Wm Steiner Co Ny 188090S Cigar Band Sample Book Wm Steiner Co Ny 188090S Cigar Band Sample Book Wm Steiner Co Ny 188090S,Native Americana Rugs Pwndleton Wool Cayuse Indian Blanket 1921 Native Americana Rugs,Art Deco Western Electric 202 Telephone Antique Phone Art Deco Western Electric 202 Telephone Antique Phone Art Deco Western Electric 202 Telephone Antique Phone,Medieval Swords Mwdieval Crusader Templar Knight Sword Dagger W Sheath Medieval Swords.
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