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Sweetly yours, Linda
Monday, November 19, 2001
Well, here you are Monday night cake class - I told you that I would not forget! This is a little off the subject of cake and candy, but in my Monday night cake class we were all discussing our Thanksgiving menus and the subject of "green bean casseroles" and I boldly pronounced that I had "the" best recipe for that subject. They told me that I had better share - so here it is - bon appetite.
2 lbs french style green beans - frozen
4 tbs butter
4 tbs flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tsp sugar
1-2 tsp grated onion
2 cups sour cream
1/2 lb grated cheddar cheese
crushed corn flakes
Cook green beans according to package directions and drain. In a saucepan melt butter. Stir in dry ingredients and onion. Gradually stir in sour cream. In a greased 9x13 pryrex dish put a layer of green beans followed by sour cream sauce and cheese. Follow this method to create layers. Top with corn flakes. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes at 400 degrees. May be assembled the night before.
Well, there you have it - I hope that you enjoy it as much as we have over the years.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving - don't we have a lot to be thankful for this year!
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Saturday, November 10, 2001
I really started feeling like the holidays were coming upon us when I started teaching some Christmas goodies in class. Just thought that I would give you a gentle reminder that Christmas is really about six weeks away - now is the perfect time to start all your Christmas chocolate presents.
Things like chocolate dipped pretzel wreaths, chocolate dipped sandwich cookies (I'm not supposed to say Oreo [opps!]) decorated with Christmas designs. If you are local, please come in the store and check out what we are doing with "Moon Pies". You will never think of them in the same way again - they are fabulous!! We are doing filled bon-bons, clusters, chocolate pizzas, hard candy - so many candies - so little time!
If you are making cherry cordials, it is not too late to make your cherries really happy - start soaking them in your favorite happy stuff (bourbon, brandy, etc).
In this time of sorrow in our nation, a small expected gift to someone that you ordinarly would not "gift" would probably brighten not only your day but the recipient as well - make someone unexpectedly happy! Nothing says happy like chocolate.
Will be posting more ideas in the upcoming days - thanks for taking a look at "Linda's Column". If you have any questions, please be sure to ask.
Linda
Posted by Linda @ 06:52 PM PST [Link] [No Comments]
Tuesday, November 6, 2001
A while back I promised that I would post the recipe for Pumpkin Pie Fudge - and I do not want to break my promise - so here is this delicious recipe.
You need:
3/4 lb orange chocolate (remove 55 chips from a l lb bag)
1/4 lb butterscotch flavored chocolate (55 chips equals 1/4 lb)
1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (comes only one size)
3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spices
1/8 tsp nutmeg spice
1/8 tsp cinnamon oil
Optional: Any type of nut that you like (i.e. pecans, walnuts )
Melt chocolates and add all ingredients. When you have added everything - stir like crazy. You will immediately notice that the chocolate becomes thicker and thicker - this means that it is fudging. When everything is thoroughly mixed turn this mixture out into a parchment paper lined pan (I like to use a 9x9x2 pan). Use another piece of parchment to smooth out and give a nice look to the fudge. Discard second piece of parchment. Place this pan in the refridgerator for approximately 2 hours.
Remove from refridgerator and cut into pieces and ENJOY!!
This is a most delicious piece of candy that if you like pumpkin pie - you will love this!
Be sure to try to get a candy class this season - we are doing some really exciting things - you won't believe what you can do with a "moon pie"!
Let me know how this recipe works for you - will be posting more goodies for you shortly!!
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