 Rainbow Sprinkle Cake Slices
Rainbow Sprinkle Cake Slices
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- RAINBOW SPRINKLE CAKE SLICES
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- 1 (4-serving size) package instant vanilla pudding and pie filling mix
- 1 (16.5-ounce) package white cake mix with pudding in the mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup multicolored candy sprinkles, plus more for garnish
- Whipped Cream Frosting
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- WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING
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- 1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding and pie filling mix
- 1 pint heavy (or whipping) cream
- In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix and heavy cream. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until thickened and peaks form.
Instructions - Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with shortening; dust with flour; reserve 1/4 cup pudding mix for frosting (see below). In a large bowl, combine the remaining pudding mix, cake mix, eggs, water, and oil. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium; beat 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup candy sprinkles. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 28 to 33 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Frost with Whipped Cream Frosting; garnish with candy sprinkles. Cut into slices. Makes 30 servings.
Notes 3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/desserts-2/rainbow-sprinkle-cake-slices-2/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
 Herbed Salmon Cakes
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- HERBED SALMON CAKES
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- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons regular or light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon heavy (or whipping) cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (14.75-ounce) can salmon, drained, flaked, and skin and bones removed
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Lemon wedges (optional)
- Lemon Herb Sauce (optional)
- In a medium bowl, combine egg, mayonnaise, heavy cream, lemon juice, chives, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add salmon and bread crumbs; mix well. Shape into eight patties. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet until hot; add patties. Cook over medium heat until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Squeeze lemon wedges over patties and/or serve with Lemon Herb Sauce, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
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- LEMON HERB SAUCE
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- 1/4 cup regular or light mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup regular or light sour cream
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Dash salt
- Dash pepper
- In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Makes 4 servings.
Instructions - In a medium bowl, combine egg, mayonnaise, heavy cream, lemon juice, chives, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add salmon and bread crumbs; mix well. Shape into eight patties. Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet until hot; add patties. Cook over medium heat until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Squeeze lemon wedges over patties and/or serve with Lemon Herb Sauce, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/appetizers/herbed-salmon-cakes/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
 Easy Tortellini Soup
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- EASY TORTELLINI SOUP
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- 6 cups vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley, crushed
- 1 (8-ounce) package dried four cheese tortellini
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)
Instructions - In a large saucepan, combine vegetable stock and dried parsley. Cover; bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini. Reduce heat; gently boil, partially covered, until tortellini are just tender, 13 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving. Season with salt and pepper; top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Makes 6 servings.
Notes 3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/harried-housewifes-recipe-box/easy-tortellini-soup/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
 Limesicle Shakes
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- LIMESICLE SHAKES
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- 1 pint vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
- 1/4 cup lime gelatin (from a 4-serving size package)
- 3/4 cup milk or reduced-fat milk
- 1/4 cup half-and-half or fat-free half-and-half
- 3 to 4 drops green food color (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Candy sprinkles (optional)
Instructions - In a blender, combine ice cream, gelatin, milk, half-and-half, and food color, if desired. Blend until thickened, about 25 seconds. Pour into glasses; top with whipped cream and candy sprinkles, if desired. Makes 3 servings.
Notes 3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/harried-housewifes-recipe-box/limesicle-shakes/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- 1 (16.5 ounce) package plain white or yellow cake mix
- 1 (4-serving size) package instant pistachio pudding and pie filling mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 to 4 drops green food color (optional)
- Whipped Cream Frosting
- Green candy sprinkles (optional)
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- WHIPPED CREAM FROSTING
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- 1/4 cup instant pistachio pudding mix (from a 4-serving size package)
- 1 pint heavy (or whipping) cream
- 3 to 4 drops green food color (optional)
- In a medium bowl, combine pudding mix and heavy cream. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until slightly thickened. Add food color, if desired. Continue beating until thickened and peaks form.
Instructions - Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 24 muffin cups or line with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, oil, and food color, if desired. Blend with an electric mixer on low speed until moistened, about 30 seconds. Increase speed to medium; beat 2 minutes. Divide into muffin cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing to wire racks. Cool completely. Frost with Whipped Cream Frosting; garnish with candy sprinkles, if desired. Makes 24 cupcakes.
Notes 3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/desserts/st-patricks-day-cupcakes/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
 Irish Shortbread
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) Irish butter (such as Kerrygold), softened
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Green sugar crystals (optional)
Instructions - Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended. Add flour, cornstarch, and salt; knead lightly until blended. Divide dough into six (3 1/2 to 4-inch) mini fluted tart pans; press into bottoms and up the sides of pans. (You also can pat or roll dough into a round about 1/2-inch thick on a lightly floured surface; cut into shapes as desired.) Pierce with the tines of a fork. Sprinkle with green sugar crystals, if desired. Bake until golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Immediately cut each pan of shortbread into 4 wedges. Cool completely in pans. Makes 24 cookies.
3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/desserts-2/irish-shortbread/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
 Wagon Wheel Pasta Dinner
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups regular or reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 8 ounces dried wagon wheel pasta
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded regular or reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions - In a 12-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until beef is thoroughly cooked, 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain fat. Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, and onion powder. Bring to a boil. Stir in wagon wheel pasta. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until macaroni is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cheese. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand five minutes before serving; season with salt and pepper. Makes 4 servings.
Notes 3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/main-dishes/wagon-wheel-pasta-dinner/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
 Clementine Tea Bread
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2 Harried Housewife Clementine Tea Bread
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- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 teaspoons
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons finely grated clementine zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 3 tablespoons clementine juice
Instructions - Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease the bottom of an 8x4-inch loaf pan. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, combine the 1/2 cup sugar and butter. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in clementine zest and poppy seeds. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack set over foil. Cool 10 minutes more. Meanwhile, combine clementine juice and the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH just until sugar has dissolved, about 10 seconds. Stir well. Poke a long skewer into the top of bread at about 1-inch intervals; brush clementine-sugar mixture over bread. Cool completely. Makes 1 medium loaf.
3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/harried-housewifes-recipe-box/clementine-tea-bread/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
 Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- 1 (18- to -21 ounce) package fudge brownie mix
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1 1/2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon red food color
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 eggs
- 1 (8-ounce) package regular or reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 (3-ounce) package regular or reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg white
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions - Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with foil, letting ends extend beyond edges on 2 sides. Coat foil with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine brownie mix, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, coffee, 1 1/2 tablespoons food color, vinegar, and eggs. Stir with a wooden spoon until mixed; spread in prepared pan.
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- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheeses, egg white, and confectioners’ sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Remove 1/2 of the batter to a small bowl; stir the remaining 1 teaspoon food color into this batter. Drop plain batter by tablespoons randomly onto brownie batter. Drop red batter in the same manner. Using a butter knife, swirl through the batters to create a marbled effect. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove brownies by lifting foil ends; place on a cutting board. Remove foil; use a cookie cutter to cut heart shapes. Makes 16 large heart-shaped brownies.
Notes 3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/desserts-2/red-velvet-cheesecake-brownies/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
 Molten Chocolate Cakes
Ingredients - As seen on WKTV NEWSChannel 2
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- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces high-quality unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, plus more for garnish (optional)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur, such as Kahlua
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions - Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter 6 (6-ounce) custard cups. Place on a baking sheet. In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate, and butter. Microwave on HIGH until butter has melted, about 2 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Stir until combined. Add eggs, egg yolks, and coffee liqueur; whisk until well blended. Divide batter among prepared custard cups. Bake until cakes are firm around the edges but are soft in the centers, 13 to 14 minutes. Let stand 1 minute. Run a thin knife around the edges; invert onto dessert plates. Top each cake with a sprinkling of confectioners’ sugar and/or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Makes 12 servings, 1/2 cake each.
3.1 https://www.theharriedhousewife.com/desserts-2/molten-chocolate-cakes/ Copyright 2017 by Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara - All Rights Reserved - The Harried Housewife is a registered trademark of Cynthia O\'Connor O\'Hara
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