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Miss Mary · #61 Postby **Miss Mary** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 10:00 pm

Buttermilk Pralines update (this recipe appears here and also in the October Newsletter): I made a double batch tonight for my family, since they're usually my guinea pigs .....LOL They often get my "duds" but tonight I wanted to finally taste this recipe. So they got the whole batch. It's very good but a tad on the sweet side. The original recipe seems too small so I doubled it. I was glad since you have to do a lot of stirring, be prepared for that! Why not double it I say, if you have to do all that work anyway. When it was all done, my family agreed they're good, almost a little too sweet though. So now I don't know if I should give these out as xmas gifts or not! My family said they like the caramel popcorn better. If I haven't posted that recipe I will (Dennis has a good one too).

I also used a larger pot than recommended b/c near the end it almost boiled over, it was 1/8 inch from the top! So I just quickly transferred the whole batch. Temp went down a bit but it still turned out okay. I had to wait for it to reach 234 degrees again.

So to sum it all up:

The pralines are good, but very rich.

Use a larger pot. I used a dutch oven, my cookware is Farberware. Worked great for this recipe.

Double the recipe.

And be prepared to do a lot of stirring. A lot!

Mary

PS - Tuesday morning edit.....the sweet pralines are growing on us. Both my girls took some to school today to share at lunch! And they were telling me which neighbors would love them and who would rather have caramel popcorn. LOL So it looks like I will be making a batch of these closer to the holidays afterall. They do grow on you!

Lindaloo · #62 Postby **Lindaloo** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 10:20 am

Anybody have a good recipe for Fudge or Brownies?

#63 Postby **Stephanie** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 12:15 pm

Lindaloo -

Have you ever heard of "Tastefully Simple?" It's a company that sells their products through those in home parties. They have alot of neat items that can be used to throw together quick snacks in no time. They have a brownie and a fudge mix. The brownies are to die for and really simple to make - just add their mix with 1/2 cup of butter and 2 large eggs. It contains Ghiradelli chocolate chips in them! YUM!!! I've never tried the fudge, but I did buy a package from a girl here at work that had a party at her home a week ago.

Lindaloo · #64 Postby **Lindaloo** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 12:51 pm

I have never heard of that Steph. Is it in the grocery stores?

Guest · #65 Postby **Guest** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 12:56 pm

OKAY STORM2K COOKS - I am working on the November Newsletter and decided to go with Desserts that everyone eats at Thanksgiving.

If you can include the recipe, forward it or email it to me it would be greatly appreciated.

I'll be first - Pumpkin Pie and Pecan Pie - it won't be Thanksgiving without either pie.

Thanks :-)

Patricia

Lindaloo · #66 Postby **Lindaloo** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 1:41 pm

So you are saying you are going to give the recipe for both pies? Or are you asking us for the recipe. lol. I am confused.

Guest · #67 Postby **Guest** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 1:44 pm

LOL - I'm going to give my recipes for each of these pies. I want your favorite Thanksgiving Desserts and the recipes if you have them.

Patricia

Lindaloo · #68 Postby **Lindaloo** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 1:50 pm

Oh okay. LOL!! You took the good ones ticka. **sigh** I will see what I can do with another type Thanksgiving dessert.

Guest · #69 Postby **Guest** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 1:56 pm

Linda you can post your pumpkin and pecan pie recipes here toooo.... I have found out over the years that each recipe is different - that's what I like about comparing recipes!

I want a pumpkin pie today!!!

Patricia

Lindaloo · #70 Postby **Lindaloo** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 2:13 pm

LOL!!! Count me in. I will dig up my recipe for the Pumpkin Pie. I LOVE the aroma the pecan and pumpkin pies put out while they are baking. YIKES!!

Guest · #71 Postby **Guest** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 2:14 pm

GRRRR - now my stomach is rumbling - oh the smell of those pies.

Linda - bake me one and send it overnight!!!!

Patricia

GalvestonDuck · #72 Postby **GalvestonDuck** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 2:27 pm

breeze wrote:Whoah, Lake Effect - that's a "different" take
on chili!

OK - my next question to you great cooks
out there: how to prepare duck...? I'm looking
for a good recipe, though I'm not planning on
dragging home the kill, myself....

:pumpkin:

Lindaloo · #73 Postby **Lindaloo** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 2:49 pm

LOL ticka!!

Miss Mary · #74 Postby **Miss Mary** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 5:18 pm

Well now I want a pumpkin pie too!!!! I may have to make one. Years ago I made mine from Libby's canned pumpkin, and made the crust from scratch! Yep, I did all that. Now I did cheat and use canned pumpkin but the recipe on the back of the can isn't too bad. I feel in the mood to just hole up and bake away. It's cold and rainy in Cincy today.

Mary

#75 Postby **Stephanie** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 8:44 pm

Lindaloo wrote:I have never heard of that Steph. Is it in the grocery stores?

No, unfortunately they're not. They're sold through in-home parties, like Tupperware or Party Lite Candles.

Lindaloo · #76 Postby **Lindaloo** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 10:05 pm

OH!! I am going to a Party Lite this weekend at a friends home. I am going to check it out. How ironic is this?!! lol.

#77 Postby **Stephanie** » Wed Oct 29, 2003 12:53 pm

Lindaloo wrote:OH!! I am going to a Party Lite this weekend at a friends home. I am going to check it out. How ironic is this?!! lol.

VERY!!

stormy · #78 Postby **stormy** » Thu Oct 30, 2003 12:49 am

lindaloo i have a great recipe for brownies. this is a old family recipe and it is easy. i will post it if u want??? and the fudge recipe i think is great is in the philly cook book. i love to cook, just not much time todo it.

Guest · #79 Postby **Guest** » Thu Oct 30, 2003 7:06 am

Stormy,

Can you PM me withe your brownie recipe or post it on here. My family loves brownies and I like them too.

THanks,
Patricia

AussieMark · #80 Postby **AussieMark** » Thu Oct 30, 2003 7:45 am

Does anyone have a recipe for a Caramel Cheescake that isn't terribly fiddly?

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