Cooking Recipes

Watermelon Margaritas Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 2 teaspoons sugar <br>- 1 lime wedge <br>- 3 1/2 cups cubed seeded watermelon <br>- 1/2 cup tequila <br>- 3 tablespoons sugar <br>- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice <br>- 1 tablespoon triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur) <br>- Lime wedges (optional) <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Place 2 teaspoons sugar in a saucer. Rub rims of 6 glasses with 1 lime wedge; spin rim of each glass in sugar to coat. Set prepared glasses aside. Combine watermelon and next 4 ingredients (watermelon through triple sec) in a blender; process until smooth. Fill each prepared glass with 1/2 cup crushed ice. Add 1/2 cup margarita to each glass. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge, if desired. Serve immediately. <br>

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Polynesian Sunshine Pie - not this one Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted <br>- 1 (20 ounce) can DOLE® Crushed Pineapple in Syrup, drained, reserve syrup <br>- 1/2 cup DOLE Mandarin Orange Segments, drained, reserve syrup <br>- 1 (15.25 ounce) can DOLE Tropical Fruit Salad, drained, reserve nectar <br>- 1/2 (10.75 ounce) loaf prepared pound cake cut into 1/2 inch slices <br>- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream <br>- 1 (3.4 ounce) package cheesecake flavor instant pudding & pie filling <br>- 1/3 cup apricot jam <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Spread coconut on sheet pan. Toast in 300 degree F oven until golden brown; 8 to 10 minutes. Watch closely so it doesn't burn. Set aside. <br>step 2: Combine reserved syrups and nectar in medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil 8 to 10 minutes until reduced by half. Set aside; let cool <br>step 3: Spread 1/2 cup pineapple in bottom of pie shell. Place one layer cake slices over pineapple; cutting slices to fill spaces. Poke holes in cake slices. Brush cake with reduced fruit syrup. Spread 1/4 cup pineapple over cake layer. <br>step 4: Pour cream into 5-quart mixing bowl. Begin whipping; gradually add pudding mix. Whip until mixture becomes stiff. Fold in one half toasted coconut with rubber spatula. Spoon mixture into pie shell spreading evenly to edge. <br>step 5: Spoon a ring of pineapple 1-inch from edge of pie crust. Working towards center, spoon a ring of Tropical Fruit Salad then Mandarin Oranges. Fill the center with remaining pineapple; mounding slightly in center. <br>step 6: Melt jam in small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Brush top of pie with glaze. Fill in outer 1-inch of pie with toasted coconut. Refrigerate until ready to serve. <br>

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Cardamom Cream Crepes Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour <br>- 1 tablespoon white sugar <br>- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder <br>- 1/2 teaspoon salt <br>- 2 cups milk <br>- 2 tablespoons butter, melted <br>- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract <br>- 2 eggs <br>- 3/4 cup heavy cream <br>- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar <br>- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom <br>- 1/3 cup sour cream <br>- 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: To make crepes: Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Beat with hand beater until smooth. Lightly butter 6 inch skillet; heat over medium heat until bubbly. For each crepe, pour slightly less than 1/4 cup batter into skillet; immediately rotate skillet until batter covers bottom. Cook until light brown. Run wide spatula around edge to loosen; turn and cook other side until light brown. Stack crepes, placing waxed paper between each; keep covered. <br>step 2: Beat cream, brown sugar and cardamom in chilled small bowl with electric mixer on high speed about 2 minutes or just until soft peaks form. Fold in sour cream. <br>step 3: Spoon about 2 tablespoons cream mixture onto each crepe; roll up. Place 2 crepes, seam sides down, on each plate. Top with a dollop of cream mixture and cranberry sauce. <br>

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Lazy Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 1 pound uncooked macaroni <br>- 2 tablespoons butter, melted <br>- 1 pound shredded American cheese <br>- 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans evaporated milk <br>- 2 cups water <br>- 4 eggs <br>- 2 teaspoons mustard powder <br>- 1 teaspoon salt <br>- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper <br>- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). <br>step 2: In a shallow three-quart baking dish, toss uncooked macaroni and melted butter together, to coat the macaroni and the inside of the dish. Add cheese, and stir lightly to distribute. In a medium bowl, whisk together the evaporated milk, water, eggs, mustard powder, salt, white pepper and cayenne pepper. Pour into the baking dish with the macaroni. <br>step 3: Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, or until the center is set. Remove from the oven, and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. <br>

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Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins Recipe

Ingredients <br>- MUFFINS <br>- 1 cup milk <br>- 1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, melted <br>- 1 egg, slightly beaten <br>- 2 cups all-purpose flour <br>- 1/3 cup sugar <br>- 1 tablespoon baking powder <br>- 1 teaspoon salt <br>- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries <br>- 1/2 cup white baking chips* <br>- TOPPING <br>- 1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, melted <br>- 1/4 cup sugar <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine milk, butter and egg in large bowl. Stir in all remaining muffin ingredients except raspberries and white baking chips just until flour is moistened. Gently stir in raspberries and white baking chips. <br>step 2: Spoon into greased 12-cup muffin pan. Bake for 24 to 28 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly; remove from pan. <br>step 3: Dip top of each muffin in melted butter, then in sugar. <br>

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