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INGREDIENTS
1 (12ounce)can evaporated milk
4 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter (1.5 sticks of butter)
1 1/2 (12ounce)bags chocolate chips , 12 oz bag (or flavor of your choice-white chocolate, butterscotch, mint chips)
1 teaspoon vanilla or peppermint extractor orange extractor coconut extract, whatever your taste preference is
1 cup of chopped nuts (your choice-walnuts, pecans, pistachios etc.) (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Directions.
Bring evaporated milk sugar and butter to a hard rolling boil on medium heat.
I use a non-stick Dutch oven and a long handled wooden spoon. [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 cup fresh black mission figs , quartered (about 5 figs)
1/4 cup port wine
12 ounces chilled brie cheese, de meaux
1/4 teaspoon tellicherry pepper , freshly ground
3 tablespoons olive oil , divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
18 slices baguette , thinly cut on the bias
fleur de sel
DIRECTIONS
Put the figs and wine in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer, stirring constantly, until most of the Port has reduced (5 to 6 minutes). Remove from the heat and reserve.
Remove [...]
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup icing sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt
DIRECTIONS
pre heat oven to 300 degrees.
mix all ingrediants gradually into the butter/margerine.
remove from bowl and either roll into a log and cut into circles or roll out dough to no more then a 1/4 inch.
place on cookie sheet and back for 10-15 minutes depending on the temp of your oven.
let cool 5 mins on [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 lb butter , softened
3/4 cup honey
1/3 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup powdered sugar
DIRECTIONS
Mix all of the ingredients together and chill for at least 1 hour.
INGREDIENTS
20-30 medium gold potatoes or yellow potatoes , peeled and quartered
1/2 cup evaporated milk (or more)
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 pinch salt , to taste
DIRECTIONS
Boil potatoes until firm-tender, about 30 minutes Drain when done.
With a masher, mash potatoes and start adding ingredients in the order listed above one at a time. Mash/mix well after each addition. After adding the cheese, taste and adjust salt if needed.
With a hand-held [...]