2005 HAPPENINGS
MBF 2005 was a terrific 11th anniversary celebration!
Lots of friends, food and frivolity - as well as great baskets and related techniques!
Thanks to all who came and made it such fun! The reprise of Swinerella and cast was a blast!
Great audience participation!
Here's a look at some of the highlights from the conference and recipes (below) for a sampling of this year's new yummy treats.
Enjoy!
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Lemon Squares
(from the St. John the Baptist Church recipe book)
In large bowl, cream together:
1 c butter
1/2 c powdered sugar
Add dash of salt.
Add 2 c flour, beating till blended.
Spread mixture evenly in bottom of ungreased 9"x13" pan. Bake in 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes.
While baking, beat 4 eggs till light in color.
Beat in 2 c sugar.
Add and beat till blended:
1/3 c frozen lemon juice
1/3 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
Pour lemon mixture over baked bottom and continue baking 15-20 minutes till custard is set.
Remove, cool completely and sprinkle with 2 tbsp sifted powdered sugar for topping.
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Neiman Marcus Cookies
Cream together:
2 c butter
2 c sugar
2 c brown sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
Mix together, then add to above mixture:
5 c blended oatmeal (powder)
4 c flour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
Add:
24 ozs chocolate chips
1 8-oz. Hershey bar, grated
3 c chopped nuts
Drop large spoonfulls on lightly greased sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes.
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White Chocolate / Macadamia Nut Cookies
Cream together:
1 c shortening
1/2 c white suger
1/2 c brown sugar
Add:
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
Add:
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 c flour
1 pkg white chocolate chips
1/2 c macadamia nuts, chopped
Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
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Banana Bread
Mix together:
1 c white sugar
1 c brown sugar
2 eggs
Add:
3 c flour
Mix together:
1 c buttermilk
1/2 tsp baking soda
Add to egg mixture.
Add:
3 mashed ripe bananas
1/2 c nuts, chopped
opt: 1 c dried cherries or other dried fruit
Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-60 minutes.
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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars
1 c sugar
1 c Karo Syrup (white)
1 1/2 to 2 c peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
Melt together in microwave until well blended.
Add: 6 c Rice Krispies.
Press into large cake pan.
Melt a 12 oz. package of chocolate chips in microwave and
spead over krispie mixture.
Cool.
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Cheese Olives
1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 pound butter + 2 tblsp
1 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp oregano
Knead like bread to mix - may add some milk to help consistency.
Take a bit of dough and cover each pimiento stuffed olive.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes OR 325 degrees F for 30 minutes (or so).
Best if served warm.
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