Culinary Warfare

Raspberry-Coconut Bars

Tie me up and call me Betty, you are going to dazzle them
with this simple and heavenly combination! Wonderful for breakfast
as they have a very coffee cakey taste. But you can, and should, serve them
anytime at all. They're delicious!

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 18 Bars

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup raspberry jam, warmed
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups flaked sweetened coconut
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon sugar

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DIRECTIONS

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.

2. Add egg. Blend well.

3. Add flour. Blend well.

4. Pat crust into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 pan.

5. Spread warmed jam evenly over the crust.

6. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, coconut, 2 slightly beaten eggs and teaspoon of sugar.

7. Spread over jam layer and bake in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes.

8. Cool, cut, and enjoy!

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Sour Cream Coffee Cake

My friend Kristina, vows this is the best thing that she has ever put in her mouth.
The girl's got great taste so I'd trust her on this.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ready In: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8

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INGREDIENTS

½ cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1-¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
½ cup chopped pecans
¼  cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium sized bowl, beat the butter until fluffy. Add the egg; beat until blended.

2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add ½ to the butter mixture. Beat well. Add ½ the sour cream. Beat well. Repeat.

3. Combine pecans, brown sugar, granulated sugar, & cinnamon in a small bowl.

4. Grease a standard sized loaf pan 8 ½ x 4 ½ x 3. Spray in with cooking spray and dust with flour. Pour in ½ of the batter; sprinkle with ½ of the pecan mixture. Repeat. Stir in vanilla.

5. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for about one hour until wooden toothpick comes out clean. Check after 45 minutes, because you do not want to over bake this. You may need to put foil over the top for the last fifteen minutes to prevent excessive browning.

*** So yummy! Make up a few ahead of time and keep them in the freezer to serve during the holidays.

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Maple Syrup Muffins

Oh, yummy, yummy, yummy... Serve these warm to those you love and they will worship you for it! If you want to really be a star, whip together some softened butter and maple syrup to serve with them. I've heard it said that this might be the cause of unexpected jewelry.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 22-25 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 12-18 muffins (depending on size)

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2-1/2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup low-fat milk

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DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, mix butter, sugar, and salt with hand mixer.

2. Add dry ingredients until mixture is crumbly.

3. Stir in oats.

4. Blend milk and maple syrup together in a glass measuring cup and pour over dry ingredients. Stir until moistened.

5. Spoon into lined muffin tins and bake in a 350 degree oven until golden or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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Festive Frittata

You can impress the masses with this divine egg casserole.
And by the masses, of course, I mean your future in-laws.

Prep Time: 1 Hour
Cook Time: 55 Minutes
Ready In: 2 Hours
Servings: 6

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INGREDIENTS

2 cups half-and-half
1-1/2 cups French bread, cubed
1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon vegatable oil
1/2 cup white mushrooms sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed basil
1 small jar marinated artichokes, drained
2 cups gruyere chesse, shredded
1-1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

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DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and cream until frothy.

2. Add French bread cubes. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

3. In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook onion, peppers, and mushrooms until veggies are tender but not brown. Remove from heat.

4. Stir all seasonings into the egg mixture.

5. Press artichokes between paper towels to remove extra moisture. Quarter them and add them to the egg mixture, along with gruyere cheese and 1 cup cheddar cheese.

6. Pour into a 2-quart baking or souffle dish.

7. Sprinkle with reamaining cheddar and bake in a 325 degree oven for 55 minutes or until set.

8. Cool 5-10 minutes before serving.

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