Your Valentine is going to “heart” this dessert! Surprise them with a homemade cupcake topped with a champagne buttercream frosting. Ingredients: Champagne Cupcakes: 1 (16.5-oz.) box Hy-Vee extra-moist classic white cake mix Add (16.5-oz.) box Hy-Vee extra-moist classic white cake mix 1 c. sweet champagne Add sweet champagne ¼ c. Hy-Vee vegetable oil Add Hy-Vee […]
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Grandma’s Butterscotch Pie
“This is one of my favorite holiday pies. Serve with whipped cream. Yum!” Ingredients: 1 cup packed light brown sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 2 egg yolks, beaten 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked Directions: In top of double boiler, combine brown sugar, […]
California Smoothie
“Cool off with this fruity frappe from sunny California.” Ingredients: 7 large strawberries 1 (8 ounce) container lemon yogur 1/3 cup orange juice Directions: Place strawberries in a plastic container and freeze for about an hour. In a blender, combine frozen strawberries, yogurt and orange juice. Blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and […]
Battenburg Cake
“This fancy almond-flavored tea cake, also called ‘Battenberg/Battenburg Cake’ or ‘Battenberg/Battenburg Square’ features a homemade marzipan.” Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 drops red food coloring 1 cup apricot preserves 2 cups ground almonds […]
Buttermilk Panna Cotta
The key to a perfect panna cotta is the right ratio of gelatin to dairy. Lisa Donovan uses just enough to set each dessert while maintaining a creamy, luscious texture. Using vanilla bean paste adds beautiful flecks to each panna cotta, but vanilla extract will work well, too. Ingredients: 1 3/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 3 […]
Chocolate Covered Oreos
This easy dessert takes no time and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Wondering about the coconut oil? It serves two functions. 1. It thins the chocolate slightly, making it easier to dip the Oreos. 2. It helps the chocolate set much more quickly in the fridge. It’s a win/win! We left it […]
Southern-Style Chocolate Gravy
“Oh yes, you can have chocolate for breakfast! Excellent served on top of hot flaky biscuits or homemade drop biscuits. Everyone will be cheering for more.” Ingredients: 1/4 cup cocoa 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla Directions: Whisk the cocoa, flour, and sugar […]
Cast-Iron Cornmeal Cake with Buttermilk Cream
Pouring the batter into a hot skillet ensures a perfectly cooked, dark golden–bottomed crust with a fluffy, golden interior. To check for doneness, rely on the visual cues for browning—a cake tester will come out clean before the cake is cooked through. Ingredients: 3 large eggs How to Make It: Step 1: Place a 10-inch […]
Chocolate Éclair Refrigerator Dessert
TIP! Be careful not to over-beat the custard. Dessert can be made up to two days ahead. For an adult version, replace ½ cup milk with coffee-flavoured liqueur. Ingredients: 1 ½ x 250g packets Milk Coffee biscuits 2/3 cup milk CUSTARD: 2 x 100g sachets AeroplaneVanilla Flavoured Dessert Mix 2 ½ cups milk 600ml tub […]
Puppy Chow
Chex or Crispix cereal coated in a mixture of peanut butter, chocolate, butter, vanilla, and dusted with powdered sugar. This easy treat is always a hit at parties! Ingredients: 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 cups Rice Chex cereal 1 1/2 to […]