Archive for November 2008

Marshmallow Frosting

posted by joeli under General

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup + 2 tbls sugar
• 3 tbls water
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Place 1/2 cup sugar and the water in a small pan. Stir to wet sugar. Bring to boil over med-high heat, swirling the pan occasionally. Turn down heat and simmer gently.
2. Place the egg whites in bowl and whip on low speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
3. Bring the sugar-water mixture to a rapid boil (temperature 250F/120C or when a bit dropped into cold water forms a firm ball). The syrup should be thickened but not colored.
4. Pour a thin but steady stream of the syrup over the egg whites being careful not to touch the sides of the bowl or the whisk. Whip on high speed until cool to the touch. Beat in vanilla extract
5. Use immediately to frost cupcakes.

Sausage and Egg casserole

posted by joeli under General

Serves 6-8. Source: Trot Nixon (care of the Red Sox cookbook)

Ingredients:

• 1 pound sausage, browned and crumbled
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 6 slices bread, cubed

1. Combine all ingredients.
2. Pour in a 9x13 casserole dish.
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight (this step can be eliminated if necessary, but it makes the casserole so much better)
4. Bake at 350F for 1 hour, or until firm.