Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Caramel Popcorn

Best caramel popcorn recipe. I'd have a picture but we ate it all before we could take one. This recipe makes quite a bit so be sure to share it with family or friends!

CARAMEL POPCORN

1 can sweetened condensed milk

2 cups brown sugar

1/2 cup butter

1 cup light corn syrup

pinch of salt

Mix all ingredients together in a large pot. Bring to a boil and cook until small ball stage.

Pour over 5-6 bags of popped popcorn. (Or just pop a whole bunch if you don't want to use the bag microwave popcorn. We popped our own and filled a huge bowl. I think it was about 2 1/2 cups unpopped popcorn. And it was just right)

Enjoy!

Saturday, February 19, 2011

French Crepes with Strawberry-n-Cream filling

This recipe comes from the cookbook "Cooking for Two" by Debbie Harman.

FRENCH CREPES

2 eggs

1 Tbsp butter

1/2 cup milk

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup flour

1/4 tsp salt

Beat eggs. Melt butter in microwave. Stir milk, melted butter, vanilla, and salt into eggs. Add flour and beat until creamy. Heat and lightly butter or oil small skillet. Use a measuring cup to pour 1/4 cup of batter into skillet. Quickly swirl pan to spread batter. Cook until edges are brown. Flip crepe and cook other side. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and roll up.

STRAWBERRY AND CREME FILLING

4 oz. cream cheese

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup strawberries

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup sugar

Slice strawberries and sprinkle with sugar. Meanwhile, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until soft and creamy. Spread cheese mixture and fresh strawberries on crepes and roll up. Spread more strawberries on top and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Enjoy!