Monday, March 23, 2009

Cheese Muffins

1 cup flour
1 beaten egg
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 cups grated cheese
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup milk

SIFT dry ingredients. MIX in cheese and add beaten egg and milk. BAKE quickly in hot oven (400 degrees F) about 10 to 15 minutes.

Peppermint Fudge

1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup Evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 cup crushed, hard peppermint candy (candy canes work great!)

COMBINE sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

STIR in marshmallows, chocolate chips, vanilla extract and peppermint extract. Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted. Pour into foil-lined 8-inch-square baking pan; cool for 1 minute. Top with candy, pressing in slightly. Chill for 2 hours or until firm. Lift from pan; remove foil. Cut into pieces.

Breakfast Crepes

3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup flour
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

** Combine all ingredients in blender container. Blend, scraping sides with rubber spatula until smooth.