Kittencal's Kitchen

Chilled Grape Salad

kittencal — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:12:17 +0000

Servings 6-8 Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 to 4 tablespoons white sugar, orto taste 2 pounds seedless red grapes (can use a mixture of red and green grapes) 1/4 cup chopped pecans brown sugar, to taste INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and vanilla until smooth and well [...]

Salted Nut And Marshmallow Krispies Bars

kittencal — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:07:33 +0000

Notes from our test kitchen; make certain to use only salted nuts or you may omit the nuts and use 4 cups of rice cereal SERVINGS 24 INGREDIENTS: 1 (1 lb 1.5 oz) peanut butter cookie mix (such as Betty Crocker brand) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 1 large egg 4 cups mini marshmallows (for a thicker marshmallow filling increase [...]

Chocolate Peanut Butter Corn Flake Balls

kittencal — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:08:04 +0000

Taken from my “Favorites” folder! YIELD 20-24 BALLS INGREDIENTS: 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup honey 2 cups non-fat powdered milk 1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted (must be sifted) 1 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate or milk chocolate 1 1/2 cup crushed Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes Cereal INSTRUCTIONS:——————————— In a large bowl combine the peanut butter with honey and powdered; mix together to form very thick [...]

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

kittencal — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:24:38 +0000

Frosting will cover top, side and middle layer of two 9-inch layer cakes Notes from our test kitchen; for a darker red color add in a few drops of red food coloring INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed (enough to yield 1/4 cup puree) 1/2 teaspoon [...]

Delicious Strawberry Cake

kittencal — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:16:00 +0000

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting will work well with this cake SERVINGS 10-12 INGREDIENTS: 1 (18.25 ounce) white cake mix 1 (3-ounce) box strawberry-flavored instant gelatin 1 (15-ounce) package frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed and pureed 4 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup diet 7-Up or Sprite soda (can use water) INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————– Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Set oven rack to second-lowest [...]

Butterscotch Streusel Muffins

kittencal — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:17:00 +0000

YIELD 18 MUFFINS INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 (3.4 ounce) package butterscotch instant pudding mix 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup diet 7-Up or diet Sprite (can use water) 4 large eggs 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla STREUSEL: 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans (can use walnuts) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS:————————————- Preheat [...]

Crockpot Mandarin Chicken

kittencal — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:46:15 +0000

Plan ahead the chicken needs to marinade for 8 hours or overnight SERVINGS 4-6 INGREDIENTS: 1 whole chicken, cut up (about 3 to 3-1/2 pounds) 2 cups water 1 cup ketchup 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate 2 teaspoons ground mustard 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 [...]

Upside-Down Caramel Apple Cake

kittencal — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:06:46 +0000

Taken from my “Favorites” folder! SERVINGS 10-12 Font: Times Arial Text Size: Small Medium Large Include: Nutrition Facts Reviews Photo INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter, cubed (no substitutes) 1/4 cup heavy (35%) whipping cream 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (or use 3 small apples) 1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon ground [...]

Kitten’s Creamy Oven-Baked Risotto

kittencal — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:48:12 +0000

Notes from our test kitchen; for best results use only Italian aborio rice, for extra crunch add in 1 diced celery rib and cook with the onion, for some heat add in 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste, 1/2 cup frozen thawed peas may be replaced for the mushrooms… This is best when served right [...]

Cold Dill Pickle And Egg Salad

kittencal — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:38:08 +0000

For a nice presentation place cooked egg wedges around the top of the bowl before serving, plan ahead the salad needs to chill for 4 hours before serving Taste Tester Notes; if desired 1 teaspoon celery seed may be added in, all amounts may be adjust to taste SERVING 8-10 INGREDIENTS: 3 pounds potatoes (about 8 medium red potatoes, [...]