Quoting Post Topic The LiveWire Cook Book! Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]LimeGreen2123[/m] at 10:24 pm on Oct. 11, 2011[quote]Yummy Pasta Dish 44 oz Tomato & Basil Classico Pasta Sauce 2 8oz Blocks of Cream Cheese 2 lbs Hamburger Meat 1 lb Angel Hair Pasta 1 Medium Onion 5-6 Cloves of Garlic Salt Pepper Zatarain's Seasoning Half a Stick of Butter Use a large skillet with tall sides or a Dutch oven. Cut up the onion and garlic and let it cook in the butter until the onions are soft and see thru. While the onion and garlic is cooking, break the box of pasta into thee equal sections and drop in a boiling pot of water until the pasta is cooked. Drop in the hamburger meat and brown it with the onions and garlic. While cooking the meat season it with the salt, pepper, and zatarain's seasoning. After the meat is cooked add the blocks of cream cheese and stir until the cream cheese is all melt throughout the dish. Drain the pasta and stir into the meat and cream cheese mixture. Add the jar of pasta sauce and still until fully heated. Serve and enjoy. Serves 8 [/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Char Aznable Posted at 2:41 pm on April 8, 2010 An ever growing collection of drool worthy recipes. Chocolate Cake Ingredients 112g Chocolate 225g Butter 125g All Purpose flour (Self raising is fine as well) 210g White Sugar 4 Eggs 1tsp Vanilla Extract Chocolate chips/Chunks Directions 1. Preheat oven to 165C. 2. In a pan pour boiling water, place another pan of similar size on top (making sure the bottom of it doesn't touch the water). Combine chocolate and butter, and stir till melted and smooth. Remove and set aside. 3. Sift flour and sugar together into a large bowl. With a mixer on low speed, beat 4 eggs one-by-one into flour/sugar. Stir in the chocolate mixture. Add vanilla extract and chocolate chips. 4. Fill cake tin, make sure you don't fill it to the top, the cake has to rise. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 - 30 mins. Top of the cake should be shiny but should give slightly when touched. You can add nuts to this if you want, if you feel there is too much sugar, lessen it slightly, add mre vanilla extract if you want. You can really experiment with this and try different things.   This sticky will serve as a way for LW members to connect through food Do you feel you make the best Chicken Cacciatore, or the greatest stew known to man? Have some creative concoctions brewing in your head over the best cakes, ribs, or eggs benedict? Well don't keep all those ideas and recipes to yourself, post them in here! And if you want to try something new, or your a little n00b chef in the making, this is the place to start! Think of this as the melting pot for recipes. The example to the right is an excellent example of posting your recipe. How To Add A Recipe There are a few guidelines that your recipe must meet. Must have directions/measurements An actual recipe. Telling someone to bake a box mix cake is not going to cut it unless you are adding more to it, and it will be deleted. Please name it! I have had to make up some names for current recipes in the recipe topic, so if you want a correct title, name it! Make the recipe easy to read! Post your recipe in this topic to have it added to the links, or just send me a link to your post somewhere else that has your recipe! And now...the recipes! 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[ MouseyHair0 ] Raving Red Cake  [ Rara Avis ] Mom's Famous Chocolate Chip Cake [ OverTheAir ] Peanut Butter Cookies [ Evil Witch Fairy ] Easy Fast Lil' Cakes [ snowboardbabe ] Chocolate Chunk Cake [ MQ ] Sugar Cookies [ the real anti christ ] Chocolate Chip Cookies [ litespeed ] Yummy Chocolate Chip Cookies [ SweetHearted Diva ] Manda's Chocolate Balls [ Auschick ] Caramel [ Terra tsuname ] Cat Poop Cookies[ sunflower ] Puppy Chow [ basketball babe22 ] Apple Coffee Cakes with Crumble and Glaze [ saycheese008 ] Lolly Cake [ lostnemo ] Giant Reese Peanut Butter Cups [ allison091 ] Strawberry Wobbler [ fannieannie06 ] Pecan Pralines[ 2 find myself ] Potica Cake [ Ania ] Cherry Turn Overs [ person well maybe ] Chocolate Fudge [ omni obiter ] Jew Food  [ ana ] Chocolate Chip Cookies [ Im not crazy honest ] Millonaire Shortbread  [ tait ] Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars  [ Heythere ] Cinimonana Muffins  [ ilovecookies ] Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars  [ snowseeker ] Half Moons [ audrey820 ] Kiim's Hot chocolate fondant  [ PerfectFairy ] Sugar Free, Fat Free Lemonade Pie [ cutiebug2008 ] Pumpkin Pie Crisp  [ barnabas ] Raspberry-Chocolate Mousse  [ abiloo ] Chocolate Cappuccino Cakes [ twister ] Chocolate Bread and Pudding [ NegativeCreep ] Eggnog Logs [ Heythere ] Rocky Road Christmas Tree [ Maxie ] Key Lime Pie [ Joel G ] Raspberry Carmel Candies [ JennyColada ] Homestyle Oatmeal Cookies [ JennyColada ] Banana-Chocolate Chip Biscotti [ JennyColada ] Blueberry Chocolate-Chip Muffins [ JennyColada ] Chocolate Sugar Cookies with Blackberry Frosting [ JennyColada ] Three Course French Dinner (in an Hour!): Crepes [ Gin ] Bourbon Chocolate Mousse [ Heidi Ho ] Pineapple Upside-Down Cake[ I dont speak english ] Fudge Ribbon Cake[ LegolasLover ] Molten Lava Cookies [ JennyColada ] Chocolate Orange Cookies [ JennyColada ] Chocolate Almond Bark [ JennyColada ] Vegan Chocolate Truffles [ JennyColada ] Chocolate Covered Bacon [ JennyColada ] Maple Bacon Chocolate Truffles [ JennyColada ] Chocolate Lemon Basil Truffles [ Jennycolada ] Maple Bacon Muffins [ Jennycolada ] Drinks Peanut Butter Smoothie [ Tenchi ] Chocolate Baileys Shake [ sara jane ] Get Drunk Fast Drink [ nicoscosmos ] Orange Julius [ allison091 ] Totally Rad Smoothie  [ Artistic Drain ] Super Simple Milkshake [ JennyColada ] Tropical Surprise  [ abiloo ] Avacado Smoothie  [ DarkLink224 ] Fuck Off Smoothie [ Seanee ] Sun Sweet Tea [ the real anti christ ] EZ Wine [ espresso8097 ] Oskarsback Peanut Butter Punch Milkshake [ Oskarsback ] Thanks to Artistic Drain who made the original sticky in which this is based off and to JennyColada for significant contributions

Replies Hailee ree Posted at 12:58 am on July 19, 2012 Cheeseburger and French fry casserrole Ingredients: 1lb lean Hamburg 1 can campbells cheddar cheese soup 1 bag of shoestring frenchfrys (or,Tater tots) 1 package of shredded cheddar cheese Brown the Hamburg until completely cooked. Mix in cheddar cheese soup. Place mixture in a casserole dish. Spread French fries on top. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the casserole. Bake at 350 until fries are cooked. enjoy! This also goes really good with ketchup. JennyColada Posted at 12:01 pm on June 21, 2012 Chili Lime Sweet-Potato Fries Posted by Hypnotic INGREDIENTS 3 sweet potatoes - cut into wedges 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Juice of 1/2 lime DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Spread onto a baking sheet. Bake until browned, about 25 minutes. JennyColada Posted at 11:10 am on April 10, 2012 Black Bean and avocado Soup Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 red onion - diced fine 6 cloves garlic - minced 1 heaping tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder of choice (chipotle, sweet, regular, etc) 2 cinnamon sticks 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 small bunch cilantro - coarsely chopped 6 small tomatoes - seeds removed and coarsely chopped 3-4 cups black beans - cooked 4 cups stocks (vegetable or chicken preferred) 1-2 avocado - cubed Juice from one lime Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded chicken, sliced black olives, shredded cheese. Directions 1. Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pot. Add the onion and sauté until soft. 2. Add the garlic, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, salt, sugar, and half of the cilantro. Sauté an additional 2 to 3 minutes. 3. Add the tomatoes and then the beans. Sauté a few minutes longer. Add stocks and bring to a boil. Simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes. 4. Blend a cup or two of the beans and liquid and return to the pot. Add more seasoning as desired. 5. Add the avocado and remaining cilantro plus the lime juice and any optional toppings. Char Aznable Posted at 8:37 pm on Feb. 14, 2012 yayyyy JennyColada Posted at 10:32 am on Feb. 14, 2012 I win: http://www.golivewire.com/forums/peer-yieatbo-support-yn.html#22 Char Aznable Posted at 8:51 pm on Feb. 13, 2012 Fixed the list! Minus one I couldnt find JennyColada Posted at 9:29 am on Feb. 9, 2012 Maple Bacon Muffins Ingredients 4 1/2 tablespoons of butter, room temperature   1 1/2 teaspoons of bacon drippings (left in the fridge to become solid) 1 egg   5 tablespoons of brown sugar   4 tablespoons maple syrup   1 1/2 cup of flour   2 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda   1/2 teaspoon of baking powder   1/2 teaspoon of salt   1/4 cup of milk   1/4 cup of minced bacon, cooked and drained Directions 1) Cook some bacon in a fry pan (about 6 thick strips). Reserve the drippings and place in the fridge to solidify. Mince 1/4 a cup of the bacon and reserve. 2) Whip the butter and solidified bacon fat until it is light and creamy. Add the brown sugar and maple syrup and beat well until combined. 3) Add the egg and beat until incorporated. 4) Sift the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder together. 5) Add some of the flour and mix, then some of the milk, then continue to alternate the dry and wet ingredients, ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold in the bacon. 6) Scoop into muffin papers and bake at 350 F for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. JennyColada Posted at 1:42 pm on Dec. 21, 2011 Chocolate Lemon Basil Truffles Ingredients 16 ounces semisweet chocolate coarsely chopped 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup packed basil leaves - shredded 3 lemons - zested and finely minced (1 reserved for topping) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature Directions Place cream and basil in small saucepan and set over low heat. Warm cream until small bubbles appear around edge of pan and cream begins to give off steam. Remove pan from heat then cover and set aside to steep at least 30 minutes. Return cream to simmer over low heat. Turn off heat and strain cream over bowl with chocolate. Stir until chocolate melts and mixture is completely smooth. Add butter and lemon zest and stir until well incorporated. Place mixture in refrigerator for an hour or until it is firm enough to shape into balls. Scoop out a heaping teaspoonful of chocolate mixture and roll it into a ball between your palms, lay out on parchment covered sheetpan and freeze while coating is melting. Drop chilled truffles one at a time into chocolate coating mixture. Fish out with a large fork, tapping the sides of the bowl with the handle of the fork to remove as much excess chocolate as possible. Immediately dress the top with a little lemon zest. Chill flat on parchment and move to paper cups once they harden. Best enjoyed at room temperature but keep refrigerated otherwise. JennyColada Posted at 1:42 pm on Dec. 21, 2011 Maple Bacon Chocolate Truffles Ingredients 1/2 Pound Bacon (any variety) 1/2 Brandy 1 1/2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream 2 Cups Semisweet Chocolate - chopped 1 teaspoon Maple Flavoring For Topping 1/4 Cup Turbinado Sugar 1/4 Cup Reserved Bacon - Diced and Cooked Directions Cook some bacon in a skillet until well cooked, but not burnt. Place on some paper towels and press, being sure to soak out all extra grease. Dice into small pieces. Place diced bacon and cream into small, heavy saucepot over medium heat and bring just to slight simmer. Add chocolate and whisk until well combined. Pour into a bowl and cover. Place mixture in refrigerator for four hours or until it is firm enough to shape into balls.   Scoop out a heaping teaspoonful of chocolate mixture and roll it into a ball between your palms, lay out on parchment covered sheetpan and freeze while coating is melting. Drop chilled truffles one at a time into chocolate coating mixture. Fish out with a large fork, tapping the sides of the bowl with the handle of the fork to remove as much excess chocolate as possible. Immediately dress the top with a little of the bacon topping. Chill flat on parchment and move to paper cups once they harden. Best enjoyed at room temperature but keep refrigerated otherwise. Topping: Heat together reserved bacon bits with turbinado sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a small heavy bottom saucepan. Boil gently until mixture is carmel colored and thick. Pour onto sheetpan lined with parchment paper and spread out to cool. When completely cool, cover with another piece of parchment and bash with a rolling pin to pulverize. Sprinkle liberally onto truffles while chocolate is still wet for maximum adhesion and crunch factor. JennyColada Posted at 12:32 am on Dec. 18, 2011 Vegan Chocolate Truffles Ingredients 3/4 Cup Raw Almonds 3/4 Cup Almond Milk 1 lb Bittersweet Chocolate Cocoa Powder, Powdered Sugar, Chopped Toasted Almonds, etc. (for coating) Put cashews and cold water in a blender and blend at high speed for 1-2 minutes. Scrape the sides down and blend again until the mixture is the consistency of heavy cream. Meanwhile, in a double boiler heat the chocolate until it's all melted. Cool the chocolate until it's comfortable to work with and fold in the almond cream. Cool in the fridge for 2 hours (to set). Take out a small ball, roll in desired coating and store in fridge/freezer. Hint/Tip: Any type of nut may be used in this recipe (cashew, almond, peanut, etc.) and any flavor of vegan milk (soy, almond, rice, etc. or even plain water) may be substituted. JennyColada Posted at 12:24 am on Dec. 18, 2011 Chocolate Covered Bacon Ingredients 1 Cup of semi-sweet baking Chocolate, chopped into pieces 1 Pound of Bacon Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Arrange the bacon on an ungreased baking pan, side-by side, being sure not to overlap the pieces. Bake for 12-18 minutes, rotating halfway through. When bacon is cooled and crisp, cut eat piece in half. Melt chocolate pieces in a double-boiler, stirring occasionally. When chocolate is melted, dip bacon into the melted chocolate and lay on a cooling rack to harden. Eat immediately, or may be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container. JennyColada Posted at 5:15 pm on Dec. 16, 2011 Baked Kale Chips Ingredients 1 bunch kale 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt Directions Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a non insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper. With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces. Wash and thoroughly dry kale with a salad spinner. Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt, 10 to 15 minutes. JennyColada Posted at 6:24 pm on Nov. 25, 2011 Bacon Grease Dinner Rolls Ingredients 1 cup warm milk (70 to 80 degrees F) 1/2 cup bacon grease, softened 1/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 4 cups bread flour 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast Directions In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 24 portions; shape into balls. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 15 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 13-16 minutes or until golden brown. JennyColada Posted at 4:39 pm on Nov. 4, 2011 Chocolate Almond Bark Ingredients 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons water 2 cups coarsely chopped almonds, toasted, divided Directions Butter a large baking sheet with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a small bowl, combine semisweet and milk chocolate chips; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, water and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reaches 290° (soft-crack stage). Remove from the heat; stir in 1 cup almonds. Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; spread with a knife when melted. Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Let stand until set, about 1 hour. Break into 2-in. pieces. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 2 pounds. JennyColada Posted at 8:55 am on Nov. 3, 2011 Siracha-Buttered Shrimp with Cool-and-Spicy Aioli Cool-and-Spicy Aioli Ingredients 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 6 large garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon Siracha sauce (optional - to taste Directions Combine all ingredients in small bowl; whisk to blend. Season aioli to taste with salt and pepper. Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Most recent 15 of 58 previous replies displayed.