Reflecting on this year, here are The Fashionista Cook’s top 5 fashion posts.
Wishing you every happiness at this festive holiday season and throughout the coming new year!
Happy Holidays!
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An old delicious dessert ! We had this wonderful dessert over the holidays, it was so delicious I asked for the recipe.
Rum Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 18 1/2 ounce package of yellow cake mix
- 1 3 3/4 ounce Jello vanilla instant pudding and pie filling
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup dark rum
For the glaze
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark rum
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325F degrees. Grease and flour a 10 inch tube or 12 cup Bundt cake pan. Sprinkle the nuts on the bottom.
- Mix all cake ingredients together. Pour batter over nuts.
- Bake for 1 hour. Let cool.
- Invert on a plate. Prick the top and spoon over the glaze. Allow cake to absorb before adding more.
For the glaze
- Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in water and sugar.
- Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the rum.
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Welcome to Holiday Baking in my Kitchen. Today i am sharing my Mom’s Cranberry Christmas Cake I am making for an up coming Holiday tea. 3 large Eggs 2 C Sugar 3/4 C of softened Butter 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 C Flour 2 1/2 C fresh or Frozen Cranberry 2/3 chopped Pecan Decorations : […]
Cranberry Christmas Cake — Lisa s Everyday Life
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How to Make a Flower Arrangement Using an Ice Bucket + White Christmas Tablescape — Home is Where the Boat Is
Think outside the vase with a DIY flower arrangement using an ice bucket or wine chiller. You’ll also find White Christmas table inspiration with frosty winter details using rock salt, magnolia leaf place cards as well as flower longevity tips and additional floral inspiration. Merry Monday! It’s one of my favorite days of the month,…Read…
How to Make a Flower Arrangement Using an Ice Bucket + White Christmas Tablescape — Home is Where the Boat Is
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Adapted from Joy of Cooking. Perfect comfort food!
Cornbread Tamale Pie
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup waterer or stock
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 cup corn
- 1/2 green pepper, chopped
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Directions
- In a lightly oiled skillet, saute ground beef and onion. Cook until meat is browned and onion translucent.
- Then add tomato sauce, water/sock, pepper, chili powder, corn and green pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Sift and mix together cornmeal, flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Stir in the beaten egg. then mix in the vegetable oil.
- Place meat mixture in a oiled 2 quart baking dish. Top it with the cornbread mixture. Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until corn bread is browned.
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Happy Thanksgiving!! Three great recipes for dessert! Pumpkin Custard, Apple Crisp & Lemon Meringue Pie — Marilyn Dishes
Three desserts that are perfect for anytime but great to end a Thanksgiving meal! I love the Pumpkin Custard, baked in individual ramekins these are easy to serve & if you have left-overs perfect in the fridge for a few days. Light & cream in texture they are perfect if you are full from dinner!……
Happy Thanksgiving!! Three great recipes for dessert! Pumpkin Custard, Apple Crisp & Lemon Meringue Pie — Marilyn Dishes
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A round-up of recipes from the Charlotte Food Bloggers—everything you need for the big day!
Simple, Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes — The Modifica
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A delicious and lighter bolognese !
Light Spaghetti Bolognese
Ingredients
- 2 spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium red pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, ,minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 ounce Pecorino cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Cut spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out all the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet heat the olive oil on medium-high, add the onion, red pepper, garlic and salt. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often. Add the ground turkey, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Cook for about 5 to 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and season with pepper. Cook for a few minutes more.
- When squash is ready turn over and spoon in the meat mixture. Add the cheese and place in oven for 5 more minutes till cheese is melted.
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