tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309470853049653222.post8498494538386077684..comments2023-07-01T08:14:05.269-04:00Comments on Havan's Heavenly Haven: Our Just Desserts...Holiday Recipe Blog Swap...Havanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06116528705614786647noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309470853049653222.post-56943020273066742432012-12-24T19:04:57.122-05:002012-12-24T19:04:57.122-05:00I'm lazy ;) When I want quick fudge, I've ...I'm lazy ;) When I want quick fudge, I've got the super easy microwave recipe. It comes out pretty good and only takes about 15 minutes until you're eating it.<br /><br />Microwave Fudge:<br />4 C confectioners sugar<br />1/2 C unsweetened cocoa powder<br />1/4 C milk<br />1/2 C butter<br />2 tsp vanilla extract<br /><br />1) Grease 9x9 inch dish.<br />2) In a microwave safe bowl, stir together sugar and cocoa. Pour milk over mixture and place butter in bowl. Do not mix. Microwave until butter is melted, about 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla and stir vigorously until smooth. Pour into prepared dish.<br />3) Chill in freezer 10 minutes before cutting into squares.<br /><br />You can line the pan with tinfoil or waxed paper so it's easy on the mess. Stir fast so it doesn't get lumpy. And you can substitute peppermint instead of vanilla or add nuts or whatever.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06414985021933964876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309470853049653222.post-51742710511463994722012-12-24T18:59:38.591-05:002012-12-24T18:59:38.591-05:00I use the foolproof fudge and change it up with di...I use the foolproof fudge and change it up with different chips like peanut butter, mint, whit chocolate etc etc. I also make a fast easy <br /> peanut butter ball<br />1 cup sifted powdered sugar<br />1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy) *winks and giggles*<br />3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened<br />1 lb dipping chocolate or 1 lb confectioner's coating<br />Directions:<br /><br />1<br />Stir together powdered sugar, peanut butter and butter until well mixed.<br />2<br />Shape peanut butter mixture into 1 inch balls, placing them on a baking sheet covered with waxed paper.<br />3<br />Let balls stand for 20 minutes until dry.<br />4<br />Melt the dipping chocolate or confectioners' coating.<br />5<br />Drop balls one at a time in melted chocolate.<br />6<br />Using a fork, remove from the chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off.<br />7<br />Place back on the waxed paper.<br />8<br />Let stand until dry.<br />9<br />Store tightly covered in a cool dry place.<br /><br />Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/peanut-butter-balls-21812?oc=linkback<br /><br />sugar_n_spice63830@yahoo.comCathy Brockmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09271018758502189179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309470853049653222.post-67815749342341516142012-12-23T16:12:10.089-05:002012-12-23T16:12:10.089-05:00Yep no thermometer needed for fudge. I use one wh...Yep no thermometer needed for fudge. I use one when making peanut brittle. My grandson and I are making the sugar cookie recipe from the December issue of FoodNetwork magazine. I found some pens that he can use to decorate cookies, should be interesting.nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09749464415907980121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309470853049653222.post-29500894924913219962012-12-22T22:14:40.805-05:002012-12-22T22:14:40.805-05:00Nice excerpt. I don't bake cookies for the hol...Nice excerpt. I don't bake cookies for the holidays, but my mom likes to bring Toll House Cookies to our house which I like a lot.<br /><br />Here's the link: http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/18476/original-nestl%C3%89-toll-house-chocolate-chip-cookies/detail.aspx<br /><br />Count me in please. Thanks!<br /><br />penumbrareads(at)gmail(dot)comPenumbrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00994664068397132793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309470853049653222.post-58813444213148935042012-12-22T21:13:28.634-05:002012-12-22T21:13:28.634-05:00I have a candy thermometer and I don't think I...I have a candy thermometer and I don't think I've ever used it for fudge either - I mainly use if for making caramel. We made white chocolate peppermint fudge a few weeks ago to give as gifts and it was super simple - just white chocolate, condensed milk, crushed peppermint and salt. Silvia Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01111456136251664627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309470853049653222.post-78099935132528467112012-12-22T19:17:20.213-05:002012-12-22T19:17:20.213-05:00My hubby's Memere used to make this every Chri...My hubby's Memere used to make this every Christmas Eve for the annual family party. She used to make 4 or 5 of them because there were so many of us at the party.<br /><br />I now make it to bring with us to my sister-in-law's on Christmas day.<br /><br />If you try it, please let me know what you thought of it.Sharon Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14468525668280278056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309470853049653222.post-47333528912878831642012-12-22T15:31:23.796-05:002012-12-22T15:31:23.796-05:00LOL - fabulous excerpt, too, hon! And I do have a ...LOL - fabulous excerpt, too, hon! And I do have a candy thermometer which has never, ever been used for making fudge :PAngel Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16083874247515480776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309470853049653222.post-16784856588801481592012-12-22T10:44:16.232-05:002012-12-22T10:44:16.232-05:00Oh wow...we are trying new things Christmas Eve an...Oh wow...we are trying new things Christmas Eve and this one looks awesome! :DHavanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116528705614786647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309470853049653222.post-74238226347183308742012-12-22T10:30:12.355-05:002012-12-22T10:30:12.355-05:00I love, love, love that elf! LOL....I love, love, love that elf! LOL....Em Woodshttp://authoremwoods.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8309470853049653222.post-16916236912422411072012-12-22T10:10:11.145-05:002012-12-22T10:10:11.145-05:00Hi Havan,
I am always looking for a fool-proof fu...Hi Havan,<br /><br />I am always looking for a fool-proof fudge recipe. I'll have to give this one a try!<br /><br />Aside from cookie baking, my favorite Holiday recipe is one that has been passed on from my husband’s Memere.<br /><br />Tourtiere (French Meat Pie)<br /><br />1 pound ground beef<br /> 1 pound ground pork<br /> 1 onion, walnut size, chopped fine<br /> 2/3 cup mashed potato (NO milk or butter added)<br /> 1/2 teaspoon salt<br /> 1/8 teaspoon pepper<br /> 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves<br /> 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon<br /> 2 pie crusts<br /><br />Preheat oven to 450.<br /><br />Mix pork, beef and onions in a large skillet; cover with water. Cook, tossing lightly on medium heat, uncovered, until water is gone. If there is a lot of fat, spoon some out. Add potatoes and the remaining ingredients (except the crusts). Mix well.<br /><br />Line a 9” pie plate with one crust, fill with mixture, top with remaining crust. <br /><br />Bake in hot oven (450) for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350 and cook for additional 30 minutes or until golden brown.<br /><br />Happy holidays!!<br /><br />Huggles,<br />Sharon<br />schofield726(at)comcast(dot)netSharon Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14468525668280278056noreply@blogger.com