GeGe: I love that site...always finding something new & completely different. W/ my luck I'll probably would print out at least 50 recipes at least!

MagicDragon:
Oh i love chocolate yummy.

This is an Italian cheesecake made only at Easter.You can buy unbaked pie shells.
(Casatta)
Dough:
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5 cups flour
5 heaping tablespoons shortening
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons vanilla
6-ounce glass of milk
Directions:
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1) Cream sugar, shortening and eggs.
2) Add salt, vanilla, baking powder and beat well.
3) Gradually add the milk and flour. If sticky, put hands in flour and work dough until soft.
4) Pat dough in pie dishes a little at a time.
5) Pour in the filling (recipe at bottom)to 1/2 inch from top of dish.
6) Cut strips from left over dough and "weave" on top of filling.
7) Bake 15 minutes at 300 degrees and then lower the heat to 250 degrees for 1 hour or until butter knife comes out dry.
Filling:
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3 pounds ricotta
2 dozen large eggs
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons rum
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 bottle of cherries (cut)
1 large chocolate bar, grated
Filling Directions:
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1) Mix all together by hand until well blended.
   
 

Foxy Lady:How many does it make?

Foxy Lady: sounds delicious

Foxy Lady:
{ steve walks up to the podium,in from of the people all seated in the auditorium.this is his 1st meeting }
ok,I confess,I am a chocoholic
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ok ok kidding around,but if you REALLY love chocolate.this recipe is addicting:

Chocolate Heart Layer Cake with Chocolate Cinnamon Mousse
Yield: 4 servings, 1 eight-inch cake
Cake:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
Mousse Base:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
Mousse, Cake Assembly, and Glaze:
2/3 cup cherry jam
2 tablespoons kirsch (clear cherry brandy)
4 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon chai-spiced tea leaves or Lapsang souchong smoked black tea leaves (from 1 tea bag)
5 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
Buy Chocolate
For Cake:
Preheat oven to 400 F. Place 8x2-inch heart-shaped cake ring on sheet of foil. Wrap foil up sides of ring. Brush foil and inside of ring with 1 tablespoon butter; dust with flour. Place on baking sheet. You could also use a buttered and floured 8-inch round cake pan with 2-inch-high sides.
Sift flour, cocoa, and salt into medium bowl. Combine eggs and sugar in large metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Whisk until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from over water. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until thick and billowy and heavy ribbon falls when beaters are lifted, about 5 minutes. Sift half of dry ingredients over; fold in gently. Repeat with remaining dry ingredients. Transfer 1/4 cup batter to small bowl; fold in 3 tablespoons butter. Gently fold butter mixture into batter; do not overmix or batter will deflate. Transfer batter to ring.
Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Transfer cake with foil to rack; cool completely. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and store at room temperature.)
For Mousse Base:
Bring whipping cream and cinnamon sticks just to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Remove from heat; let steep 1 hour at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate cinnamon cream overnight.
For Mousse, Cake Assembly, and Glaze:
Blend jam and kirsch in small bowl. Cut around sides of cake; lift off ring. Using metal spatula, loosen cake from foil and transfer to rack. Using serrated knife, cut cake horizontally in half. Using tart pan bottom, transfer top cake layer to work surface; turn cut side up. Spread half of jam on cut side of both cake layers.
Strain cinnamon cream into large bowl; beat until soft peaks form. Stir finely chopped chocolate in heavy small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Quickly fold warm chocolate into whipped cream (chocolate must be warm to blend smoothly). Immediately drop mousse by dollops over bottom cake layer; spread to within 3/4 inch of edge. Gently press second layer, jam side down, atop mousse. Smooth sides of cake with offset spatula. Chill assembled cake on rack while preparing glaze.
Bring cream, 1/4 cup water, corn syrup, and tea to boil in small saucepan, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; steep 5 minutes. Strain into another small saucepan; return to boil.
Remove from heat. Add coarsely chopped chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool glaze until thickened, but still pourable, about 30 minutes. Place rack with cake over baking sheet. Slowly pour glaze over cake to cover, using spatula if necessary to spread evenly. Chill until glaze is firm, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day. Place cake on platter and serve.

lostlady:
I add extra Ricotta and get three,i taste as i go along of course.You also can put this in a lg baking dish with no crust.No greasing is needed for it's most from the cherry juice.

nobleheart: Reading all the how to nahhhh i'll buy one......That sounds like too much work and i love to bake.

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Zorro: thanks for sharing, that sounds great. I'm always getting splinters out in the garden.

ScarletRose: bread machine are cool,want recipes...mmm..ok:
http://www.breadworld.com/
http://www.recipegoldmine.com/breadabm/breadabm.html
http://whatscookingamerica.net/BreadRecipe.htm
http://allrecipes.com/directory/7.asp
my friend natasha sent me this one:
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/recipes/bm-bread.htm
best bread I ever had:
was baked in the outdoor stone oven at pioneer village toronto,was baked from freshly milled natural fresh wheat from the field.

Zorro:
Ohhhhhh thankies i'll have to print that out.

nobleheart: wow.. thanks Noble.. so many kewl links to visit.. :)

Foxy Lady: re that recipe,yes a bit of effort,not much..worth the effort.

volant: well then stop kissing the scarecrow.

ScarletRose: yes,the perfect kitchen has these appliances:
bread machine
pasta maker
juicer
blender
cuisinart food processor
coffee bean grinder
cappuccino machine
yogurt maker
waffle iron
spring form cake pan
bundt formpan
pepper mill
doid I miss any?

nobleheart:

bread machine (owns)

pasta maker (is asking Santa this year)

juicer (is asking Santa this year)

blender (owns)

cuisinart food processor

coffee bean grinder

cappuccino machine (is asking Santa this year)

yogurt maker (is asking Santa this year)

waffle iron (owns)

spring form cake pan (owns)

bundt formpan (owns)

pepper mill (owns)

Jerky Machine (will also ask Santa)

nobleheart: Is there room for an oven?

nobleheart:
i hate it when recipes are too long.

nobleheart: I can live without all of those appliances (and in fact, most of the things on your list are absent in my kitchen). But I wouldn't want to part with my knives, my cutting board, my woks and my cast-iron pans.

nobleheart:

ScarletRose: If you want all that,you better be a good girl.

AbigailII: true,but time saving devices sure are a blessing to a busy mom( or kitchen dad)

red dragon: of course,what kind of oven do you prefer?

ScarletRose: I just got off the phone with santa.he says your getting a lump of coal in your stocking.

nobleheart: But I only know how to be Bad!! LOL

nobleheart: Ohhhhhhhhhhh No!!!! *runs to phone and dials North Pole*

Santa, this is ScarletRose.. I don't want coal this year.. I will be good.. very very very good.. just tell me what to do??

Oh Okay..

Yes..

Ummmmhummm

OKay.. Thankies.. Bye..

He told me if I sung the Oscar Meyer Weiner Song.. that he would change his mind about the coal..

*clears throat*.. Ahem...

Oh.. I wish I were an Oscar Meyer Weiner..
that is what I'd truly like to beee...........
cause If I were an Oscar Meyer Weiner...
Everyone would be in love with me....

And if you ask me why I'll say ....
Cause Oscar Meyer Has a way with B-O-L-O-G-N-A

ScarletRose: You go gurly

Foxy Lady: lol

ScarletRose: 3-4 firm green maters (sliced 1/2 in.thick)
dip in beaten eggs & then coat with dry bread crumbs..fry slowly in bacon grease(gives yummy flavor)until golden brown...salt & pepper to taste..

ScarletRose: well If santa thinks you are full of bologna,who am I to argue.

MindyDaBrat: Yummy!! hehehe

nobleheart: Oh.. you are so funny Steve.. What are you going to ask Santa for this year?

mmmm...be careful what you wish for,you might get it.but ok I'll think about it.....
let see:
a good heart
a good mind
..in a 50 foot blonde

nobleheart: 50 Foot???? LOL

ok ok I'm kidding...
but not about a good heart ,a good mind

MindyDaBrat: i will have to try your recipe i just coat mine with cornmeal...yummy...

Barbee:yes, cornmeal is also good 0:-)

MindyDaBrat: Try adding garlic powder to the bread crumbs and fry in olive oil.
Bacon grease is a no no

Foxy Lady: yes,i use garlic on them sometimes...

bacon grease gives a yummy flavor...even if it is a no no,lol!

MindyDaBrat: we just use salt pepper and dredge in flour, it lets the flavor of the tomatoes threw and its so yummy and fresh

I will have to try all the recipes.. haha

these 2 are ones I have tired that are worth the trouble.

Wild Rice with Pine Nuts and Fresh Rosemary

1 1/2 cups wild rice
4 cups vegetable stock
1 small sprig rosemary
1 bay leaf
salt
pepper
3 1/4 oz pine nuts
2 sprig mint
2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 tbsp champagne vinegar

Put the wild rice and the vegetable stock in a medium sized saucepan and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, add the bay leaf, the rosemary and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
In the meantime, roast the pine nuts on a non-stick baking tray in a 350 degree oven for 3 minutes or until they become golden brown.
When the rice is cooked, set it aside to cool.
When cooled, combine rice in a bowl with the vinegar, the oil and the chopped mint. Add the roasted pine nuts, season to taste.
Serve this salad with fish or by itself.
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Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Rice Casserole

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups uncooked rice
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
5 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 pound mozzarella, cubed
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
vegetable cooking spray
1/4 cup butter

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Add pepper and broth. Heat to boiling; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
In a large bowl, combine rice, tomatoes, cheese and basil.
Coat 13x9x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour rice mixture into baking dish; dot with butter.
Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes, or until heated through.
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Cheesy Spanish Omelette

1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 red bell pepper, seeded, and diced
3/4 cup finely shredded green SAVOY cabbage
4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
1 tsp fenugreek
1/2 tsp ground coriander
4 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp cold water
salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
red bell pepper strips (optional)
fresh Italian parsley (or cilantrillo)

Heat oil and butter in a medium-size flameproof skillet. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, cabbage and bacon and fry over low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add fenugreek and coriander and stir well.
Preheat broiler.
Whisk eggs with cold water, salt and pepper and pour into skillet. Swirl skillet to ensure an even coating. Cook over low heat 3-4 minutes or until mixture is golden brown underneath.
Sprinkle with cheese and place under preheated broiler and cook until mixture is set on top and cheese has melted.
Cut in 4 wedges, garnish with bell pepper strips and parsley sprigs, if desired, and serve hot.
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SANTE FE CHRISTMAS TURKEY STUFFING

1 pound kielbasa or other smoked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 cups of uncooked popcorn
4 cups chopped onions (about 2 very large)
2 cups chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (a 6-ounce can)
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
an 8-ounce package herb-seasoned stuffing buttermilk corn bread or
3 cups packaged corn bread stuffing
2 tablespoons crumbled dried sage
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh parsley leaves
three 4-ounce cans green chilies, chopped, or 5 to 7 fresh poblano
chilies, roasted and peeled and chopped, or to taste
1 cup chicken broth, or to taste
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In a large heavy skillet cook the kielbasa over moderate heat, stirring, until it is browned and transfer it with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. In the fat remaining in the skillet cook the onions and the celery, stirring, until they are softened and add them to the bowl. In the skillet sauté the pecans in the remaining fat and the butter over moderately high heat, stirring, until they are golden and add the mixture to the bowl with the stuffing, the corn bread, the sage, the parsley, and the chilies. Add enough of the broth to moisten the stuffing to the desired consistency and let the stuffing cool completely. Makes about 14 cups, or enough to stuff a 12- to 16-pound turkey with plenty to cook separately for those who like their stuffing less sinfully rich.
To Roast Peppers
Using a long-handled fork char the peppers over an open flame, turning them, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the skins are blackened. (Or boil the peppers on the rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler about 2 inches from the heat, turning them every 5 minutes, for 15 to 25 minutes, or until skins are blistered and charred.) Transfer the peppers to a bowl and let them steam, covered, until they are cool enough to handle. Keeping the peppers whole, peel them starting at the blossom end, cut off the tops, and discard the seeds and ribs. (Wear rubber gloves when handling chilies)
stuff turkey & put in oven at 375 degrees.
then get the heck out of the kitchen before the popcorn blows the turkey threw the kitchen!!!

does anyone have a recipe for rock cake????

spicieangel: rock cake? sounds like my mothers cooking.

spicieangel: I'm still looking for ya but i did find these great cakes.

http://www.lynnescountrykitchen.net/cakes/

This sure sounds yummy

http://www.islandflave.com/recipes/rockcake.shtml

nobleheart: Than she must be a good cook huh lol

Foxy Lady: no she wasnt..terrible thing ti admit..but I married a french canadian/ukrainian girl..who had her talents.