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Pina Colada Dipping Sauce

Saturday Mar 29, 2008

Submitted by jennifer_ann7
For use with Parrot Bay Coconut Shrimp (Recipe under Seafood)

1 c. Pina Colada mix ¼ c. water
2 tbsp crushed pineapple (drained) 1 tbsp + 1 tsp sweetened coconut flakes
3 tbsp + 1 tsp powdered sugar 1½ tsp corn starch
3 tsp cold water  

Mix Pina Colada mix, water, crushed pineapple, coconut, & powdered sugar in a saucepan. Heat on medium low temperature until sauce begins to simmer, stirring frequently. Let mixture simmer slowly 10-12 minutes. Mix corn starch & water together, add to sauce & blend well. Let mixture simmer for 3 – 5 minutes longer while stirring during & after adding cornstarch. Remove from heat & bring to room temperature. Sauce is served at room temperature with Parrot Bay Rum Shrimp.

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Cheese Soup

Saturday Mar 29, 2008

Submitted by Carli

2 c. water ½ c. diced carrots
¼ c. chopped onion ¼ tsp pepper
2 c. diced potatoes ½ c. diced celery
1 tsp salt 1 c. chopped ham

White Sauce:

¼ c. butter 2 c. milk
¼ c. flour 2 c. grated cheddar cheese

Combine water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt & pepper in a large pot. Boil 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, make white sauce by melting butter, then adding the flour slowly & stirring until smooth. Add milk slowly. Then cook until thickened. Add cheese to sauce; stir until melted. Add white sauce & ham to vegetables that have not been drained & heat through.

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Mexican Beans & Rice

Saturday Mar 29, 2008

6 Servings
206 Cal; 1g Fat (6% calories from fat); 6g Pro; 41g Carb; 0mg Chol; 319mg Sod

1 c. long-grain white rice, uncooked ½ tsp olive oil
1 c. onions, chopped 1 c. celery, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced 15 oz. pinto beans, canned, drained, & washed
8 oz. no-salt-added tomato sauce ½ c. water
1 tbsp ketchup 1 tsp chili powder
¼ tsp hot pepper sauce

Cook rice according to package directions. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat add onions, celery, & garlic. Cook & stir until crisp-tender. Add pinto beans, tomato sauce, water, ketchup, chili powder, & hot pepper sauce. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice.

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Hamantaschen

Saturday Mar 29, 2008

Submitted by JamiSings
Dough Ingredients:

3 c. flour ½ c. almonds, finely ground
1½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt
½ c. sugar Zest of one lemon
½ lb. unsalted butter or margarine 1 egg
2 tbsp cold water 1 tbsp lemon juice
1 egg white, beaten

Poppy Seed Filling Ingredients:

4 oz. poppy seeds ½ c. milk
1 tbs unsalted butter or margarine ¼ c. seedless raisins, plumped
¼ c. toasted walnuts, pecans, or almonds 1 tbsp honey
½ tsp vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine all filling ingredients in a bowl & blend thoroughly. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl combine the flour, almonds, baking powder, salt, sugar, & lemon zest. Blend or cut in the butter until the mixture resembles very fine crumbs.
4. In a small bowl beat the egg, water, & lemon juice until well blended. Add to the flour mixture & beat until completely blended & the mixture begins to form a dough. Do not overmix.
5. Transfer to a floured board & knead the dough into a ball. Divide the ball into 6 or 7 equal portions for easier handling. Flatten each portion with the palms of your hands & roll it out to ¼” thick. With a scalloped cookie cutter, cut into 3½” rounds.
6. Place 1 heaping tsp of filling in the center of each round. Fold the edges of the dough toward the center to form a triangle, leaving a bit of the filling visible in the center. Pinch the edges to seal them.
7. Place the hamantaschen on a lightly greased foil-like baking sheet & brush with the egg white. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to racks to cool.

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Chocolate Cake

Saturday Mar 29, 2008

Submitted by Movidude74

Cake Ingredients:

1¾ c. flour 2 c. sugar
¾ c. cocoa powder 1½ tsp Baking Soda
1½ tsp Baking Powder 1 tsp salt
2 eggs ½ c. vegetable oil
1 c. boiling water 1 c. milk
2 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting:

1/3 c. baking cocoa ¾ c. sugar
1½ c. heavy whipping cream

For Cake:
Combine dry ingredients in bowl. Add remaining ingredients except boiling water. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water. Batter will be very thin — no really it is thin. Pour into 2 greased & floured 9″ pans, 3 8″ pans or 1 13″x9″ pan. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

For Frosting:
Mix all ingredients. Let stand in refrigerator for at least one hour. Beat until stiff. Frost cake.

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