tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51941259178281986552008-12-14T15:45:47.067-08:00Ladies' CornerL.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.comBlogger300125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-6185670713143106712008-12-14T15:44:00.000-08:002008-12-14T15:45:47.079-08:002008-12-14T15:45:47.079-08:00Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Serve: 18 Ingredients 1 sheet frozenPuff Pastry Sheets 6 tbsp. creamy peanut butter 1 bar (4 oz.) sweet baking chocolate, broken into 18 squares 2/3 cup miniature marshmallow Preparation THAW pastry sheet at room temperature 30 min. Preheat oven to 400°F. UNFOLD pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into 18"x9" rectangle. Cut into 18 (3") squares. Press squares into 3" muffin-pan cups. L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-23453098554255668882008-12-14T15:37:00.000-08:002008-12-14T15:39:24.893-08:002008-12-14T15:39:24.893-08:00Brie and Walnut Tartlets Serves: 36 Ingredients 1 sheet frozen Puff Pastry Sheets 3/4 lb. Brie cheese, well chilled and rind removed 1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped 1 tbsp. packed brown sugar 1 tbsp. Dijon-style mustard Preparation Thaw the pastry sheet at room temperature for 40 minutes or until it's easy to handle. Heat the oven to 400°F. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll the sheet into L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-32743268139075461102008-11-24T00:57:00.000-08:002008-11-26T21:24:54.950-08:002008-11-26T21:24:54.950-08:00Grilled Asian beef short rib appetizer Total time: 25 minutes, plus overnight marinating time for the ribs Servings: 6 to 8 Thai sweet and spicy sauce 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup white vinegar 2 teaspoons chile paste 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup water 1. Combine the sugar, vinegar, chile paste, garlic, salt and water. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until needed. This makes three-fourths cup of sauce and L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-38977838441576305822008-11-18T22:26:00.000-08:002008-11-19T11:53:43.220-08:002008-11-19T11:53:43.220-08:00Drink This, Not That! Kids' Juice Drink This Minute Maid Kids Multi-Vitamin Orange Juice 120 calories 24 g sugars Not That Welch's Grape Juice 170 calories 40 g sugars Kids love grape juice for one reason: It's loaded with sugar. That also means it's loaded with calories. In fact, when it comes to sugar and calories, no juice is worse for you than grape. More than offering a huge calorie and sugar discount, L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-21868097247397415432008-11-18T21:28:00.000-08:002008-11-18T21:50:59.314-08:002008-11-18T21:50:59.314-08:00The 20 Unhealthiest Drinks in AmericaBy David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding for Men's Health My buddy, Bill, came to me a while back looking for advice on how to banish the bulging belly he had acquired in his later years. I skipped the diet lecture and instead gave him a copy of the book, Eat This, Not That!, and a single piece of advice: Start with the drinks chapter. Four months later, Bill has adopted the simple food swap L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-5593383156978097382008-11-18T14:20:00.000-08:002008-11-18T14:47:05.845-08:002008-11-18T14:47:05.845-08:00Pancake IdeasOne of the fun to do things for the family is having breakfast together and these little gadgets make breakfast fun and delicious.. especially when you have little children. All products and pictures from Williams Sonoma. หมายเหตุ สำหรับผู้ที่สนใจจะซื้อพิมพ์แพนเค้กหรือเครื่องครัวอื่นๆ จากร้านค้าในอเมริกา แต่ไม่สะดวกที่จะสั่งเอง กรุณาติดต่อ info@ladiescorner.bizL.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-67399092660293656182008-11-18T13:39:00.001-08:002008-11-18T13:50:17.786-08:002008-11-18T13:50:17.786-08:00Lunch BoxesMost of the time, my lunch boxes are leftovers or anything that doesn't take much time to prepare. I like things that can be prepares half-way in advance and just put together in the morning. L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-85977149245118737052008-11-13T23:28:00.001-08:002008-11-13T23:29:30.040-08:002008-11-13T23:29:30.040-08:00Spiced NutsIngredients * 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin * 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 4 cups unsalted mixed nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and almonds * 4 tablespoons unsalted butter * 6 tablespoons brown sugar * 1 teaspoon salt Instructions Mix spices and reserve. Heat the nuts in a dry skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-47130415398355287462008-11-12T22:50:00.000-08:002008-11-12T22:56:16.846-08:002008-11-12T22:56:16.846-08:00Candy-Cane Marshmallows Give out homemade treats that are great in hot cocoa -- or straight from the bag. Peppermint marshmallows are easy to make; they get their red swirl from a quick marbleizing technique. Follow our recipe, then package them in small cellophane bags to show off their good looks. Fold the top of each bag over once, and staple it shut. Use a small hole punch on either side of the staple. Thread a L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-10385531653513166032008-11-12T22:49:00.001-08:002008-11-12T22:50:30.272-08:002008-11-12T22:50:30.272-08:00French Almond Nougat The basis of this candy is a mixture of simple syrup and egg whites known as mazetta. Makes about 40 pieces. Ingredients * 2 large egg whites, room temperature * 3/4 cup light corn syrup * 1/2 cup sugar * 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup * 1 1/2 cups sugar * 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted * 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 3 1/2 cups L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-87095454779068673702008-11-12T22:45:00.000-08:002008-11-12T22:48:30.767-08:002008-11-12T22:48:30.767-08:00Fruit Jellies Citric acid and flavored oils and extracts are available at baking-supply stores. Makes 85 to 90 Ingredients * Apricot Jelly Flavoring * Cranberry Jelly Flavoring * Fig Jelly Flavoring * Grape Jelly Flavoring * Pineapple Jelly Flavoring * Rose Jelly Flavoring * 2 ounces gelatin, (plus 1 more ounce if making pineapple jellies) * 2 cups water * 4 1/3 cups granulated L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-74554142111688692592008-11-10T23:01:00.000-08:002008-11-10T23:06:21.756-08:002008-11-10T23:06:21.756-08:00Candied Orange Peel Ingredients: 6 thick-skinned Valencia or navel oranges 4 1/2 cups sugar, plus extra for rolling 1 1/2 cups water Preparation: Cut tops and bottoms off of the orange and score the orange into quarters, cutting down only into the peel and not into the fruit. Peel the skin and pith of the orange in large pieces, use the orange for another recipe. Cut the peel into strips about 1/4-inch wide. Put L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-3102270664870184012008-11-10T20:50:00.000-08:002008-11-10T20:53:19.286-08:002008-11-10T20:53:19.286-08:00Peppermint or Mocha Hot Cocoa These flavored cocoas are as easy as they are delicious. A great gift for teachers. Make 2-1/4 cups of mix ( 5 servings) Storing: Stored in an airtight container, mix will keep for several months. Ingredients Peppermint Cocoa 3 (4-1/2") hard peppermint sticks 1 cup confectioners' sugar (sifted) 1 cup powdered nondairy coffee creamer 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa Instructions Put peppermint sticks L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-80400195383137526352008-11-10T20:45:00.000-08:002008-11-10T20:46:53.323-08:002008-11-10T20:46:53.323-08:00Friendship Tea Great for teacher, carpoolers, and neighbor gifts. Makes 6 cups of mix, or 32 cups of tea Storing: Store in airtight containers. Keeps for several weeks. Ingredients 1/2 cup instant tea 2 cups Tang® 2 cups sugar 1 package instant lemonade 1-3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Instructions Mix all ingredients together and package in tightly covered containers. To Serve: Mix 2 toL.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-19967381090754142532008-11-10T20:33:00.000-08:002008-11-10T20:35:42.960-08:002008-11-10T20:35:42.960-08:00Peanut Butter Bites Kids of all ages love these. Parents should do the cooking, but kids can help drop them onto wax paper. Make 3 dozen Storing: Store in an airtight container or canister up to 2 weeks. Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 cup peanut butter (crunchy or smooth) 2 cups crisp rice cereal Instructions In a medium saucepan, heat sugar and corn syrup to a boil, stirring constantly. L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-51632956564750138062008-11-10T20:24:00.000-08:002008-11-10T20:26:01.087-08:002008-11-10T20:26:01.087-08:00Foolproof Five-Minute Fudge Outrageously simple. Incredibly delicious. Make Approximately 12 - 16 servings Storing: Will keep up to two weeks; longer if refrigerated. Ingredients 18 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 can Eagle@ Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk dash salt 1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup chopped pecans Instructions In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips until melted (about 4 minutes). Add Eagle� BrandL.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-57669334296694467002008-11-10T20:14:00.000-08:002008-11-10T20:16:05.772-08:002008-11-10T20:16:05.772-08:00Candied Popcorn Crunchy, with a light caramel taste. Make 11 cups Storing: Store in an airtight container. Will keep for weeks. Ingredients 3 quarts popped popcorn 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Instructions Pour popcorn in a lightly greased 4-quart casserole pan and set aside. Place L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-37034698008466403162008-11-10T20:11:00.000-08:002008-11-10T20:13:17.878-08:002008-11-10T20:13:17.878-08:00Pumpkin Bread An old family recipe full of flavor and love. Make 3 average-sized loaves Storing: Store in refrigerator for up to two weeks, or freeze. Sift together: 3-1/3 cups flour 3 cups sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1-1/2 teaspoons of salt 3 teaspoons cinnamon 3 teaspoons nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ginger Mix Together: 1 cup salad oil 4 eggs slightly beaten 2/3 cup water 2 cups canned pumpkin Instructions L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-64762661827925691082008-11-10T20:06:00.000-08:002008-11-10T20:08:03.174-08:002008-11-10T20:08:03.174-08:00Cranberry Compote A colorful gift and a pretty addition to any holiday meal. Make 4 cups Storing: May be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. Ingredients 1 medium orange 12 oz. package cranberries 1-1/4 cups sugar 1 cup golden raisins 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 16 oz. can sliced cling peaches, drained 16 oz. can sliced pears, drained 16 oz. can sliced L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-45960616052561737712008-11-10T20:00:00.000-08:002008-11-10T20:02:03.507-08:002008-11-10T20:02:03.507-08:00Lemon or Hot Chili Pepper Vodka One of the easiest, prettiest gift recipes. Lemon peel gives the vodka a pale yellow color and just a hint of citrus flavor. Quantity: 1 quart Storing: Store in a cool, dry place. Ingredients 1 quart vodka 1 lemon Instructions Peel lemon in a long spiral, about 1/4" wide, using a sharp knife. Avoid the white pith underneath the peel; it will make the vodka bitter. Decant vodka into decorativeL.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-25892618099853348632008-11-10T19:55:00.000-08:002008-11-10T19:57:39.756-08:002008-11-10T19:57:39.756-08:00Spiced Olives This elegant and unusual gift takes about 5 minutes to put together. Makes a great hostess gift. Make 1-1/2 cups of olives Storing: Will keep in refrigerator for several months. Ingredients 1-1/2 cups (10 ounces) drained and rinsed brine-cured olives 9 thin round slices of lemon 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, ground coarse 1 cup olive oil Instructions In a L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-80427767597649363522008-11-10T19:52:00.000-08:002008-11-10T19:53:58.291-08:002008-11-10T19:53:58.291-08:00Sweet Spiced Pecans A great addition if you're making a gift basket. Make lots -- they disappear fast. Make 2 1/2 cups Storing: Store in airtight containers in a cool place for up to 1 month. Ingredients 1 egg white 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 cups pecans Instructions Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Beat egg white L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-24754397707516782312008-11-10T19:49:00.000-08:002008-11-10T19:50:59.574-08:002008-11-10T19:50:59.574-08:00Mexican Seasoning *No Cooking Required plus "Muy bueno" with everything. Makes 1 cup Storing: Store in an airtight container. Ingredients 2/3 cup chili powder 2 tablespoons salt 3 teaspoons ground cumin 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder Instructions Mix all ingredients. Shake before using. To increase the "heat," add 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Serving Suggestions: Sprinkle over baked potatoes, beans, chicken, or L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-26768995808983894072008-11-10T19:38:00.000-08:002008-11-10T19:39:24.537-08:002008-11-10T19:39:24.537-08:00Cajun Spice Mix A welcome gift for the health-conscious cook on your list. Make 2 cups Storing: Store in an airtight container away from heat. Ingredients 1-1/8 cups sweet paprika 1/4 cup cayenne pepper 1/4 cup freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons thyme leaves 2 tablespoons oregano 2 tablespoons onion powder 1 tablespoon celery seed 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder Instructions Grind in blender or food L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5194125917828198655.post-67684642067472885842008-11-10T19:34:00.000-08:002008-11-10T19:36:23.693-08:002008-11-10T19:36:23.693-08:00Pico de Gallo Quick, easy and delicious. Healthy, too. Make about 4 cups Storing: Refrigerate for up to 3 to 4 weeks. Ingredients 4 large peeled tomatoes 1 small can green chilies 1/2 green pepper 1 small onion 1/2 cup celery 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon mustard seed 1 teaspoon oil 1 teaspoon vinegar Instructions Chop first five ingredients. Mix remaining ingredients. Serving Suggestion: Serve with low-fat L.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12484613504496360612lawanwadee@gmail.com0