To enhance the flavor of boxed cake mixes, add 1/3 cup sugar to the mix.
I also substitue milk for the water that it calls for. Makes the cake a little more flavorable. When the recipe calls for white cake mix, I always use the French vanilla flavor. It tastes so different.
Category: Daily Thoughts
Monthly luncheons
each month I am hosting a luncheon for a group of ladies. I will be putting the recipes on this web blog. They are easy to make and are great to make when you are trying to feed a crowd.
Cream Cheese Frosting
When making cream cheese frosting, try a little something extra. Grind up to a fine powder, 1 cup of walnuts or pecans and add to the frosting before putting on cake. It adds so much flavor
baked jalapeno’s
Rinse and deseed a dozen whole jalapeno’s. (It is best to use plastic gloves for this, as the juice can burn your hand.) Using softened cream cheese, stuff each half of the jalapeno and then wrap a half piece of bacon around each half. Place on foil which has been sprayed with Pam and bake at 400 degrees until bacon is done.
Welcome
Welcome to Chocolate Castles. I am so excited to be sharing some of the recipes which have been so requested from so many friends. This year, I am working on a cookbook in answer to requests. It will be filled with stories and menus and recipes from family and friends. If there are questions regarding cooking or recipes or decorating, please feel free to ask…..am hoping to hear from all of you……Trudy
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