Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Mardi Gras wreath


Supplies: stryfoam wreath

100 ornaments ( different sizes)
hot glue
spray paint (green,gold and purple)


for the complete instructions go to project.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Valentines' day Recipe


Chocolate Sweetheart Cakes for Two

From:
Hershey's Cocoa

Prep Time: 17 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Skill Level: Beginner

Ingredients:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons HERSHEY'S Cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
CHOCOLATE FROSTING(recipe follows)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 8-inch square baking pan.

2. Stir together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Add water, oil, vinegar and vanilla; beat with whisk or spoon until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan.

3. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely. Transfer to cutting board. Using 3-1/4 inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut cake into 4 hearts. Spread CHOCOLATE FROSTING on top of two hearts; place remaining two hearts on top. 2 small cakes.

CHOCOLATE FROSTING

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon HERSHEY'S Cocoa
2 to 3 teaspoons milk
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Place butter in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at MEDIUM (50%) 20 seconds or until butter is melted. Stir together powdered sugar and cocoa; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating with spoon or whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla. About 1/3 cup frosting.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Thai green Curry Hot wings


  • 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1 teaspoon(s) ground coriander
  • 2 pound(s) chicken wingettes and drumettes, see Note
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) green hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 tablespoon(s) fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon(s) Thai green curry paste
  • 2 tablespoon(s) chopped cilantro

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 500°. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with vegetable oil. In a bowl, mix the flour with the salt and coriander. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Spread the chicken on the baking sheet in a single layer and spray with vegetable oil. Roast the chicken for 45 minutes, turning once or twice, until browned and crispy. In a bowl, whisk the hot sauce, butter, fish sauce and curry paste. Add the chicken wings to the sauce and toss. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.