Sunday, September 26, 2010

Strawberry and Cream Ice Drink

I also made them scrumptious drink.... Yum!





BACARDI® Mixers Strawberries and Cream

  • 1/2 (10 fluid ounce) can frozen BACARDI® Mixers Strawberry Daiquiri mix
  • 1 cup vanilla ice cream
  • 5 cups ice
  • Strawberries for garnish
  • Whipped cream for garnish

Directions

  1. Blend together BACARDI® Mixers Strawberry Daiquiri mix, BACARDI® Rum, ice cream and ice for 45 to 60 seconds or until uniform.
  2. Garnish with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake

Today is my dad's birthday. My mom and I made him a big birthday dinner.... He loves cheesecake and caramel apples, and I was surprised when i founded this recipe. I was so happy. I hope you try this. Enjoy! Here's the recipe:






Caramel Apple Cheesecake


Paula Deen
Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Cozy Comfort Food
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Ingredients

  • 1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
  • 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup caramel topping
  • 12 pecan halves, plus 2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Reserve 3/4 cup of the apple filling; set aside. Spoon the remaining filling into the crust. Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add the eggs and mix well. Pour this over the pie filling.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the center of the cake is set. Cool to room temperature.

Mix the reserved pie filling and caramel topping in a small saucepan and heat for about 1 minute, or until spreadable. Spoon the apple-caramel mixture over the top of the cheesecake and spread evenly. Decorate the edge of the cake with pecan halves and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Roma Tomato Bruschetta



 I made these tonight, along with spaghetti and meatballs. :) I really enjoyed them. And they would be an awesome appetizer at a party! Hope you like try them, they are delicious!! 

Roma Tomato Bruschetta

Prep Time:10 min
Cook 
Time:8 min
Yeild:24 to 30 slices

INGREDIENTS:

  • 10 large fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
  • OR 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 cups roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/3 cup Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 loaf French baguette

PREPARATION DIRECTIONS:


  1. HEAT oven to 425°F.


  2. ROLL up several basil leaves; slice into very thin strips. Repeat with remaining basil. Combine tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, basil, salt and pepper.

  3. CUT bread into angled 1/4-inch pieces. Combine olive oil and garlic; brush on bread slices and place on baking pan.


  4. BAKE about 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Just before serving, drain excess liquid from tomatoes. Spoon tomato mixture evenly over bread slices.