Dough:
1/2 Tablespoon Yeast
1/2 Cup Warm Water
1/2 tsp. Sugar
4 Eggs
1 Tablespoon Salt
1 Cup Instant Potato Flakes(I use the pearls)
1/2 Cup Dry Milk
2 3/4 Cups Warm Water
3/4 Cup Sugar
2/3 Cup Oil
8 Cups Flour
Filling:
3/4 Cup Butter
1/2 Cup Sugar
Cinnamon to taste
Frosting:
4-5 Cups Powdered Sugar
1/2 tsp. Vanilla
Milk to desired consistency
Mix Yeast, Warm Water and Sugar in small bowl and set aside for 10 min.
Mix Eggs, Salt, Potato Flakes Dry milk, Warm Water, 3/4 C. Sugar and Oil in large mixer. Sometimes I don't have dry milk so I substitute the Dry milk and the Warm Water with 1 Cup Scalded Milk and 1 3/4 cups warm water.
After this is mixed add the Yeast mixture and the Flour. Knead for 10 minutes and let rise 1-2 hours till doubled in size. Roll out half of the dough till about 1/2 inch thick. Spread with filling, roll up and cut with a thread. I start cutting in the middle so I know how many I need from each side to get 16 rolls. Place rolls on a greased jelly roll pan.
Cook at 375 for 12-15 min. I wait till the tops are a little brown. Take out and frost!! They are the best right out of the oven, in my house the center ones get eaten first. You should get 32 Cinnamon Rolls.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Coconut Dream Cake
Ingredients
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
- 1 (14 ounce) can cream of coconut
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (8 ounce) package flaked coconut
Directions
- Prepare and bake white cake mix according to package directions. Remove cake from oven. While still hot, using a utility fork, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- Mix cream of coconut and sweetened condensed milk together. Pour over the top of the still hot cake. Let cake cool completely then frost with the whipped topping and top with the flaked coconut. Keep cake refrigerated.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Pina Colada
½ gallon vanilla ice cream, softened
1 (13.5 oz.) can coconut milk
1 (46 fluid oz.) can pineapple juice
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
1 (2 liter) bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
In a large container, combine ice cream, coconut milk, and pineapple juice. Use a blender or food processor to liquify the crushed pineapple and add it to the mixture. Mix well and freeze. Remove from freezer about 30-45 minutes before party. Place in punch bowl and break it up as much as possible. Add the lemon lime carbonated drink and stir.
Ginger-Lime-Coconut Chicken with Coconut Rice
Coconut Rice:
1¾ c. coconut milk (13.5 oz. can)
½ tsp. white sugar
½ tsp. salt
1 cup jasmine rice
¼ c. sweetened flaked coconut (optional)
Ginger-Lime-Coconut Chicken:
1½ lbs. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
2 limes, zested and juiced
2 T. grated fresh ginger root
1 T. olive oil or sesame oil
1 T. honey
¼ c. sweetened flaked coconut
2-3 T. cilantro
Coconut Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, sugar and salt over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the jasmine rice, reduce heat to low, and cook tightly covered for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. (Rice might need to be stirred once or twice during cooking process or it will burn on the bottom.) Remove from the heat and fluff rice with a fork and stir in flaked coconut; cover, and keep warm.
Ginger-Lime-Coconut Chicken: In a glass bowl, mix chicken breast cubes with lime juice, lime zest, and grated ginger. Let mixture marinate for 20-30 minutes in refrigerator. In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and marinade. Stir fry until the chicken is cooked and lime juice has reduced. Drizzle honey onto the chicken and continue to stir-fry for another minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut. Sprinkle cilantro over rice and chicken. Serve chicken with the coconut rice on the side.
Shauna
Baked Caramel Popcorn
Amber's popcorn, I moved it to this blog for those who want to make this popcorn on a regular basis(I do)!!!
This has been a long time family favorite. Just be careful...once you start munching on it, there's no stopping!
6 quarts popped popcorn
1 c butter
2 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c corn syrup, light or dark
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla (add coconut flakes if you choose...I don't normally, but I did for coconut night... :) )
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 250. Oil or spray a large roasting pan (or 2 cookie sheets) with vegetable coking spray. Pour popcorn into the pan. in a heavy pan, slowly melt butter; stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 5 minutes (I stir it a bit just cause I can't help myself). Remove from heat and stir in the banking soda and vanilla. (add coconut here if desired) Gradually pour the syrup over popcorn, stirring to blend well. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes (or every 20 to 30 if you're lazy like me). Remove from oven; let cool completely and break apart. Now DEVOUR!
Curried Coconut Chicken
This was the same for Amy Engar's too, I just added rice to mine!
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed, diced tomatoes (I used real tomato's)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
Directions
1-Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2-Heat oil and curry powder in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Stir in onions and garlic, and cook 10 minute more or until onions are transparent. Add chicken, tossing lightly to coat with curry oil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center and juices run clear.
3-Pour coconut milk, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and sugar into the pan, and stir to combine. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed, diced tomatoes (I used real tomato's)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
Directions
1-Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2-Heat oil and curry powder in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Stir in onions and garlic, and cook 10 minute more or until onions are transparent. Add chicken, tossing lightly to coat with curry oil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center and juices run clear.
3-Pour coconut milk, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and sugar into the pan, and stir to combine. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
Makes 20 to 24 pieces
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves or 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 3/4 cups (14-ounce can) light unsweetened coconut milk
Vegetable oil cooking spray
Directions
1.If using chicken, cut each piece lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips; you should get about 5 strips per half. Place strips between two sheets of plastic wrap, and pound lightly to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch. If using pork, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. You should get about 24 slices; set aside.
2.In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, combine salt, turmeric, coriander, and cayenne pepper; whisk to combine. Whisk in coconut milk. Add meat, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate, refrigerated, for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
3.Soak skewers in hot water to cover for 30 minutes. Preheat grill pan over medium-high heat.
4.Meanwhile, remove marinated meat from refrigerator, and thread onto skewers, letting excess marinade drip off. Spray grill pan with cooking spray. Working in batches, grill until cooked through, 1 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter. Serve hot with sauce.
Peanut Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
Makes about 1 cup
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons chile paste
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 cup coarsely chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
Directions
1.In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender. To the same skillet, add the chile paste and curry powder. Cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add to blender. Add the peanut butter, coconut milk, sugar, vinegar, salt, 2 tablespoons warm water, and 2 tablespoons of peanuts. Blend until smooth.
2.Transfer to a bowl, and let stand until room temperature. Before serving sprinkle with remaining peanuts. The sauce may be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container (press plastic wrap directly on top of the sauce to prevent a skin from forming.) Let sauce return room temperature for 1 hour before serving.
Makes 20 to 24 pieces
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves or 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 3/4 cups (14-ounce can) light unsweetened coconut milk
Vegetable oil cooking spray
Directions
1.If using chicken, cut each piece lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips; you should get about 5 strips per half. Place strips between two sheets of plastic wrap, and pound lightly to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch. If using pork, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. You should get about 24 slices; set aside.
2.In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, combine salt, turmeric, coriander, and cayenne pepper; whisk to combine. Whisk in coconut milk. Add meat, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate, refrigerated, for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
3.Soak skewers in hot water to cover for 30 minutes. Preheat grill pan over medium-high heat.
4.Meanwhile, remove marinated meat from refrigerator, and thread onto skewers, letting excess marinade drip off. Spray grill pan with cooking spray. Working in batches, grill until cooked through, 1 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter. Serve hot with sauce.
Peanut Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
Makes about 1 cup
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons chile paste
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/4 cup coarsely chopped roasted unsalted peanuts
Directions
1.In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender. To the same skillet, add the chile paste and curry powder. Cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add to blender. Add the peanut butter, coconut milk, sugar, vinegar, salt, 2 tablespoons warm water, and 2 tablespoons of peanuts. Blend until smooth.
2.Transfer to a bowl, and let stand until room temperature. Before serving sprinkle with remaining peanuts. The sauce may be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container (press plastic wrap directly on top of the sauce to prevent a skin from forming.) Let sauce return room temperature for 1 hour before serving.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Chicken cutlets with mint herb sauce
Chicken cutlets with mint herb sauce
1/4 C. all purpose flour
8 thin chicken cutlets ( 1 1/2 pounds total)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 T. Olive oil
3/4 C. sparkling cider
2 T. cold butter, cut into pieces
3 T. finely chopped fresh mint
1. Place flour in a shallow dish. Season chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in flour. In a large skillet, heat 1 T. oil over medium-high. Working in batches, cook chicken until browned, 1 to 3 min. per side, adding more oil to skillet as needed. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
2. Add sparkling cider and accumulated juices from chicken to skillet and boil until liquid had reduced by half, about 4 min. Add chicken and turn to coat. Remove skillet from heat and swirl in butter and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Spinach Orzo Salad with Minted Chicken
Minted Chicken
1 cup cilantro
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1 Tablespoon ginger
2 cloves of garlic
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 Tablespoon green chile
1 teaspoon (or less) salt
1 pound or more of boneless, skinless chicken breast - cut into chunks
1. In a small processor, puree the cilantro, mint leaves, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, green chile, and salt. Place the chicken in the bowl, and rub with the mixture. cover, and refridgerate 2 to 3 hours.
2. Skewer the chicken and grill!
Spinanch Orzo Salad
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 teaspoon or more olive oil
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
juice from 1/2 a lemon
1/8 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 green onion tops, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 6 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
2. In a large bowl, mix the spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice, mint, parsley, green onions, and olive oil. Toss with the orzo and feta cheese to serve.
1 cup cilantro
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1 Tablespoon ginger
2 cloves of garlic
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 Tablespoon green chile
1 teaspoon (or less) salt
1 pound or more of boneless, skinless chicken breast - cut into chunks
1. In a small processor, puree the cilantro, mint leaves, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, green chile, and salt. Place the chicken in the bowl, and rub with the mixture. cover, and refridgerate 2 to 3 hours.
2. Skewer the chicken and grill!
Spinanch Orzo Salad
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 teaspoon or more olive oil
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
juice from 1/2 a lemon
1/8 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 green onion tops, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo pasta, cook for 6 minutes, or until al dente. Drain.
2. In a large bowl, mix the spinach, tomatoes, lemon juice, mint, parsley, green onions, and olive oil. Toss with the orzo and feta cheese to serve.
Monday, February 8, 2010
strawberry swirl cheesecake ice cream
Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Ice Cream
•1 cup sugar
•4 ounces softened cream cheese
•1 large egg
•1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
•3/4 cup half-and-half
•1 tsp. fresh orange zest , grated
•1 1/2 cup strawberries
•1/4 cup brown sugar
•1/4 strawberry jam or jelly
Directions:
Beat sugar and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla; set aside. Quarter some strawberries and mash the others. Combine strawberries and brown sugar in small bowl; set aside. Bring half-and-half to a boil in heavy, medium saucepan. Slowly beat the hot cream into the cheese mixture.
Pour all back into pan; place over low heat. Stir constantly with whisk or wooden spoon until custard thickens slightly. Be careful not to boil or the mixture will scramble. Remove from heat; pour though strainer into large, clean bowl. Allow custard to cool slightly, then stir in orange zest and cream. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until cold. Stir chilled custard; freeze in 1 or 2 batches in ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions. Add strawberries when ice cream is semifrozen and allow machine to mix in, then stir in the jam or jelly and do not overstir. When finished, ice cream will be soft but ready to eat. For firmer ice cream, transfer to freezer-safe container and freeze at least 2 hours.
•1 cup sugar
•4 ounces softened cream cheese
•1 large egg
•1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
•3/4 cup half-and-half
•1 tsp. fresh orange zest , grated
•1 1/2 cup strawberries
•1/4 cup brown sugar
•1/4 strawberry jam or jelly
Directions:
Beat sugar and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla; set aside. Quarter some strawberries and mash the others. Combine strawberries and brown sugar in small bowl; set aside. Bring half-and-half to a boil in heavy, medium saucepan. Slowly beat the hot cream into the cheese mixture.
Pour all back into pan; place over low heat. Stir constantly with whisk or wooden spoon until custard thickens slightly. Be careful not to boil or the mixture will scramble. Remove from heat; pour though strainer into large, clean bowl. Allow custard to cool slightly, then stir in orange zest and cream. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until cold. Stir chilled custard; freeze in 1 or 2 batches in ice cream machine according to manufacturer's instructions. Add strawberries when ice cream is semifrozen and allow machine to mix in, then stir in the jam or jelly and do not overstir. When finished, ice cream will be soft but ready to eat. For firmer ice cream, transfer to freezer-safe container and freeze at least 2 hours.
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