Boston Cream Pie - Two Ways

  Boston Cream Pie Made Over

 

 

** Recipe from Kraft **

* 1 pkg. (1.0 oz.) vanilla flavor fat free, sugar free instant pudding

* 1-1/2 c.  fat-free milk

* 1 c. thawed whipped topping, divided

* 1  prepared round angel food cake (10 oz.), cut horizontally into 3 layers

* 1 square semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 

Beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in 1/2 c. whipped topping.  STACK cake layers on serving plate, spreading pudding mixture between layers.  MICROWAVE chocolate and remaining whipped topping in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 sec.; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Spoon over cake. Refrigerate 1 hour, or up until 4 hours, removing from refrigerator 30 min. before serving. 

Boston Cream Pie

 

** Recipe from Kraft **

* 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) vanilla flavor instant pudding

* 1 c.  plus 2 Tbl. milk, divided

* 1-1/2 c. thawed whipped topping

* 1 round yellow cake (8 or 9")

* 1 sq. unsweetened chocolate

* 1 Tbl.  butter

* 3/4 c. powdered sugar

 

BEAT pudding mix and 1 c. milk with whisk 2 min.  Stir in whipped topping.  Let stand 5 min. Meanwhile, cut cake horizontally into 2 layers with serrated knife. STACK cake layers on serving plate, spreading pudding mixture between layers. MICROWAVE chocolate and butter in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.; stir until chocolate is melted. Add sugar and remaining milk; mix well. Spread over cake. Refrigerate 1 hour.

Pig Cake

** Recipe from The Pioneer Woman **

Cake: 
* 1 box yellow cake mix
*  1 stick margarine (softened) - NOT butter!
* 1 can (14 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained, 1/2 c. juice reserved 
* 4 eggs 
*  1 tsp. vanilla extract

Topping: 
* 1 package (4 oz.) vanilla instant pudding mix 
* 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, juice reserved 
* ½ c. powdered sugar 
* 4 oz. frozen whipped topping, thawed 
* extra mandarin orange slices, for garnish

Preheat oven to 350. For the cake, combine cake mix, margarine, 1/2 c. juice from the mandarin oranges, eggs, and vanilla. Beat for 4 min. on medium-high. Add drained oranges and beat again until pieces are broken up and small. Pour batter into greased and floured 9 x 13" baking pan and bake for 25-30 min, or until golden brown and set. Remove from oven and cool completely. If desired, turn out cake onto a large platter.  Once cake is cool, blend juice from drained pineapples with the vanilla pudding mix. Add powdered sugar and mix, then mix in whipped topping. Stir in drained pineapple. Spread on cooled cake and refrigerate several hours.  To serve, cut cake into squares and top each square with a mandarin orange slice.

Posted by Ree on January 2 2011

Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken

** Recipe from The Best Me **

Marinade:

* 1 c. water
* 1/3 c. teriyaki sauce
* 1/2 c. lime juice
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tsp. tequila (substitute cactus juice OR just leave out completely!)
* 1 tsp. liquid smoke
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/4 tsp. ground ginger

Dressing:
* 1/4 c. mayo
* 1/4 c. sour cream
* 2 Tbl. chunky salsa
* 1 Tbl. milk
* 1 tsp. cajun blackening spice (if you can't find this, go HERE to make your own!)

* 1/4 tsp. parsley flakes
* 1/4 tsp. Tabasco
* 1/8 tsp. dried dill weed (or to taste)
* 1/8 tsp. ground cumin
* Shredded colby jack cheese
* Crushed tortilla chips

Make marinade and marinate chicken for at least 2 hrs. Meanwhile prepare dressing by whisking together all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.  Grill or broil chicken breasts until done. Cover completely with dressing and top with cheese. Cook one more minute until cheese is melted. Serve over crumbled tortilla chips.

Panera Bread's Broccoli Cheddar Soup

** Recipe from The Best Me **

* 1/2 med. onion, chopped
* 5 Tbl. butter, divided
* 1/4 c. flour
* 2 c. half & half
* 2 c.. chicken broth
* 8 oz. broccoli, chopped (finely or chunky - depending on how you like your soup!)
* 1 c. shredded carrots
* salt & pepper to taste
* 2 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese
* 1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Melt 4 Tbl. butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour & cook 3-4 min. stiring frequently.  Slowly add half & half while whisking. Add broth while still whisking. Simmer 20 min.
Meanwhile chop onion and saute in 1 Tbsp. butter. Chop broccoli and grate carrots.  Add veggies to the saucepan and continue simmering for additional 20 min, or until tender.  Add salt & pepper to taste.  Add cheese and stir until well blended.  Stir in nutmeg. Serve hot.

Serves: Approx. 5

Chewy No-Bake Nutter Butter Bars

** Recipe from Picky Palate **

* 1 - 1 lb. pkg of Nutter Butters

* 5 c. lg. marshmallows

* 4 Tbl. butter

Place Nutter Butters in food processor and pulse until ground. Melt marshmallows and butter in microwave until puffed, about 1 1/2- 2 min. Remove and pour in ground cookies. Stir to combine then transfer to a foil lined 8×8” baking pan. Let set up for 10 min. Remove bars out of pan with edges of foil and cut into squares.

No-Bake Chewy Cookies and Cream Bars

** Recipe from Picky Palate **

* 1 - 16 oz. pkg. of Oreos

* 5 c. lg. marshmallows

* 4 Tbl. butter

Place Oreos in food processor and pulse until ground.  Melt marshmallows and butter in microwave until puffed, about 1 1/2- 2 min.  Remove and pour in ground Oreos.  Stir to combine then transfer to a foil lined 8×8” baking pan.  Let set up for 10 min.  Remove bars out of pan with edges of foil and cut into squares.

Dr. Pepper Chocolate Cake

** Recipe from The Sisters Cafe **

* 2 c. flour

* 1 c. sugar

* 1 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar

* 1 c. cocoa powder

* 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

* 1 c. Dr Pepper

* 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (milk chocolate work fine too!)

* 2 large eggs

* 1 c. buttermilk

* 1 c. canola oil

* 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350.  Grease and flour two 9" cake pans (or 9x13 or prepare cupcake liners).  Sift together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, cocoa and baking soda and set aside.  Heat the Dr. Pepper in a small saucepan over low heat.  Add chocolate chips & stir until melted.  Remove from heat.  With an electric mixer, beat the eggs, buttermilk, oil and vanilla for 2 min.  At lowest speed, slowly add the Dr. Pepper mixture and beat for 1 additional min.  Gradually add the dry ingredients and beat at medium speed for 2 min.  Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, and bake for 30-35 min. or until a toothpick comes out clean.  Cool in pans for 15 min, then invert onto cooling racks, lift off pans and allow to cool completely before frosting.

Dr Pepper Frosting

* 3/4 c. butter flavored shortening - (Works fine with regular butter!)

* 6 Tbl. butter, room temperature

*4 c. powdered sugar

* 1/4 c. cocoa

* 1/4 c. Dr. Pepper (add more if desired, for thinner frosting)

* 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Using an electric mixer, beat the butter [and shortening if using] until light and fluffy.  At low speed, gradually beat in the powdered sugar and cocoa.  Add the Dr. Pepper and vanilla, and turn mixer to high speed until frosting is light and fluffy ~ about one minute.