Rubber Duckey Cake

My girlfrind made this cake for her daughters baby shower. So simple bathtub is made with kitskats candy bars and bubbles are mini marshmellows.

Oatmeal Mini Loaves Recipe

I first came across this recipe in an old cookbook. As I became more brave with bread baking, I decided to redo this recipe, changing and adding ingredients to enhance flavor and nutrition. I love homemade bread.



Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 30 min. Yield: 25 Servings



Ingredients

•1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
•3/4 cup whole wheat flour
•1/2 cup packed brown sugar
•1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
•3 teaspoons salt
•1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
•2-1/2 cups water
•2 tablespoons butter
•5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
•Melted butter, optional
•Additional old-fashioned oats, optional

Directions

•In a large bowl, combine the oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, wheat germ, salt and yeast. In a small saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Add 3 cups all-purpose flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
• Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into five portions. Shape each into a loaf. Place in five greased 5-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
• Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with additional oats if desired. Cool. Yield: 5 mini loaves (5 slices each).

Two greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans may be used; bake for 35-40 minutes.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 159 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 295 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

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Vanilla Chai Tea Recipe

This warm chai is comfort in a cup. It’s extra special with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and a sprinkling of ground allspice on top.—

This recipe is: Quick

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield: 6 Servings



Ingredients
•8 whole peppercorns
•1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
•2 cardamom pods
•1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
•4 whole cloves
•8 individual tea bags
•1 tablespoon honey
•4 cups boiling water
•2 cups 2% milk
•1 tablespoon vanilla extract
•1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
•1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
•Ground allspice

Directions
•Place the first five ingredients in a large bowl; with the end of a wooden spoon handle, crush spices until aroma is released. Add the tea bags, honey and boiling water. Cover and steep for 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat milk. Strain tea into a heatproof pitcher; stir in milk and vanilla.
• In a small bowl, beat whipping cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Serve individual servings of tea with whipped cream; garnish with ground allspice. Yield: 6 servings.

To Make Ahead: Whipped cream can be made a couple of hours in advance; cover and refrigerate.


Nutritional Facts 1 cup with 2 tablespoons topping equals 131 calories, 9 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 48 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.

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Shrimp Gumbo Recipe

It's not Mardi Gras if you don't have gumbo! Enjoy this well-seasoned authentic gumbo, even if you're not from the bayou. Jo Ann Graham, Ovilla, TX


This recipe is: Diabetic Friendly

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 1 hour Yield: 11 Servings



Ingredients
•1/4 cup all-purpose flour
•1/4 cup canola oil
•3 celery ribs, chopped
•1 medium green pepper, chopped
•1 medium onion, chopped
•1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
•3 garlic cloves, minced
•1 teaspoon salt
•1 teaspoon pepper
•1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
•2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
•1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced okra
•4 green onions, sliced
•1 medium tomato, chopped
•1-1/2 teaspoons gumbo file powder
•Hot cooked rice

Directions
•In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir flour and oil until caramel-colored, about 12 minutes (do not burn). Add the celery, green pepper and onion; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Stir in the broth, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Stir in the shrimp, okra, green onions and tomato. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in file powder. Serve with rice. Yield: 11 servings.

Editor's Note: Gumbo file powder, used to thicken and flavor Creole recipes, is available in spice shops. If you don't want to use gumbo file powder, combine 2 tablespoons each cornstarch and water until smooth. Gradually stir into gumbo. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup gumbo (calculated without rice) equals 159 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 102 mg cholesterol, 681 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 15 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Cupcakes - Turkey

Had to share a simple way to decorate cupakes in the shape of Thanksgiving Turkeys.

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Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe

This frosted yeast bread is the highlight of our annual Mardi Gras party. If you want to hide a token inside, do so by cutting a small slit in the bottom of the baked cake…and remember to warn your guests! —Lisa Mouton, Orlando, Florida

Prep: 40 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. + cooling
Yield: 24 Servings



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Ingredients
•1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
•1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
•1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
•1/3 cup shortening
•1/3 cup sugar
•1 teaspoon salt
•1 egg
•4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
•2 cans (12-1/2 ounces each) almond cake and pastry filling

•GLAZE:
•3 cups confectioners' sugar
•1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•3 to 4 tablespoons water
•Purple, green and gold colored sugar

Directions
•In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, shortening, sugar, salt, egg and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
• Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll one portion into a 16-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread almond filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
• Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. For glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled cakes. Sprinkle with colored sugars. Yield: 2 cakes (12 servings each).

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Solo brand cake and pastry filling. Look for it in the baking aisle.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 slice) equals 227 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 123 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.


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ABC Melt Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.Yield: 2 Servings5

Ingredients

•2 English muffins, split and toasted
•2 teaspoons prepared mustard
•4 slices Canadian bacon
•1 medium apple, thinly sliced
•4 slices Swiss cheese

Directions
•Place muffin halves, cut side up, on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread with mustard; layer with Canadian bacon, apple slices and cheese. Bake at 350° for 5-6 minutes or until cheese is melted. Yield: 2 servings.


Nutritional Facts 2 muffin halves equals 446 calories, 19 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 77 mg cholesterol, 1,104 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 29 g protein

Chicken Pesto Sandwiches

Chicken Pesto Sandwiches

These easy sandwiches are great for game day! They're tasty, and also so easy to prep ahead and assemble later at the event.
—Colleen Sturma, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


Ingredients
•6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
•3/4 cup prepared pesto, divided
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•1/4 teaspoon pepper
•12 slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick), toasted
•1 jar (12 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
•1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into six slices

Directions
•Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto over each chicken breast; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat for 3-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.
• Spread 3 tablespoons pesto over six slices of toast; layer with red peppers, chicken and cheese. Spread remaining pesto over remaining toast; place over top. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 sandwich equals 495 calories, 21 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 1,048 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 37 g protein.

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