Cup Cake| White Chocolate and Philadelphia Cream Cheese Icing|Chef Franco Lania

Cup Cake|Home Cooking|Icing Demonstration| By: Chef Franco Lania



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Cream Cheese Cake Frosting - A Simple and Delicious Recipe

It is always best to prepare desserts at home rather than get ready ones. You can easily make any type of cake and frost it to make it even more delightful. You can choose between different types of frostings depending on your preferences. The cream cheese cake frosting is an excellent choice. It is sweet and beautiful. It is perfect for cheese cakes as well as for carrot ones. Here is a simple recipe you should definitely try.

You need basic ingredients only. You have to use one package or eight ounces of cream cheese. The next ingredient is a standard stick of butter. You need one pound of confectioner's sugar. One tablespoon of vanilla is more than enough to give the frosting a sweet scent. You also need three tablespoons of milk.

The preparation of the cheese cream cake frosting is very easy. You need to place the cream cheese and the butter into a bowl. You have to beat them with a mixer on low speed until the substance becomes homogenous. The next step is to add the vanilla. Then you have to pour the sugar into the bowl slowly and gradually while mixing on low speed. Then you have to add the milk in the same fashion. You have to keep beating the mixture until it is smooth.

The cake has to be perfectly cool before the frosting. You might want to put it in the fridge before the procedure so that the icing spreads easily and more evenly. It is also essential for you to remove any crumbs. Then you need to use a spatula to apply the cream cheese cake frosting gently and carefully. Remember that the layer has to be no thicker than a quarter of an inch. The cake has to be kept in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.

Mediterranean Grilled Lamb, Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olive Salad

Because the Mediterranean contains many cultures in close proximity, national cuisines have influenced each other over the centuries. In common they share a love for healthy colorful ingredients, a wide use of seafood, grilled lamb, cheeses, olive oil, olives, and flavorful breads.

The Mediterranean diet is healthy, and equally as beneficial for well-being is the custom of long family meals taken together and enjoyed with good wine.

Traditionally, lamb has been served at Easter, Passover, and in general in spring in many cultures around the world. This grilled lamb salad is a substantial meal in itself. An easy to prepare light desert, and suggested wine pairing follows:

Ingredients:

1 lb. cubed lamb sirloin
9 T. good quality olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 T. dried oregano
1 T. dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste

4 cups baby spinach
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 small basket ripe cherry tomatoes
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced
2 T capers
1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
2 T red wine vinegar
2 T finely chopped mint

Instructions:

Place the cubed lamb, one-third of the oil, oregano, basil, garlic, salt and pepper into a bowl. Mix well to coat the lamb with the spices and oil. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.

-Preheat grill. Arrange lamb on skewers and grill, turning occasionally, until medium. Set aside on a plate.

-For the dressing whisk together 6 tablespoons of oil, vinegar, mint, salt and pepper.

-On four plates arrange the spinach, feta, tomatoes, cucumbers, capers and olives, top with the cooked lamb, and drizzle the dressing over each salad. Serve with crusty warm rolls or scalloped potatoes. And lemon bars for desert.

Lemon Bars:

Crust:

1 cup butter
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups flour

Filling:

4 beaten eggs
2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions:

For the crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Beat the butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the salt and flour and mix well. Press into a greased 9 x 13 pan and bake 20 minutes.

While the crust is baking, mix the filling ingredients together, then pour onto hot crust and bake an additional 20-minutes until set. Remove from the oven and cool.

Mix the powdered sugar and lemon juice glaze ingredients together until smooth and drizzle over top of lemon bars. When set, cut into 15 squares.

Wine pairing suggestion: Syrah 2005 Sonoma County from Tamayo Family Vineyards: http://tamayofamilyvineyards.com

This delectable Syrah won the Double Gold Best of Class winner at the 2008 North of the Gate Wine Competition. 91 points from Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide August 2008. Gold Medal from Best of Appellation Awards. Silver Medal from San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2008. Silver Medal from the World Wine Championships 2008.

Betty's Family Favorite Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a favorite recipe in her family. It takes a little preparation, but you will find the procedure is not difficult, and it is *totally* worth the effort! Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil (I used peanut oil.) 4 whole eggs 2 cups finely grated raw carrots 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut Stir 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon together. Add 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 4 eggs. Mix well. Add 2 cups finely grated carrots, 8 oz. crushed pineapple (drained), 1/2 cup pecans, and 1/2 cup coconut. Blend thoroughly. Pour this mixture into 3 prepared 9-inch cake pans. (To prepare the pans, spread butter on the bottom and sides, then place a circle of waxed paper on the bottom. Spread more butter on top of the waxed paper and sprinkle with a small amount of flour. Shake the pan from side to side, coating the bottom and sides with a light dusting of flour. Pour off any excess flour.) Bake the cake mixture for 30 to 35 minutes in an oven that has been preheated to 350 degrees. Watch carefully to make sure the cake does not burn. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick in the center of the cake, and, if it comes out clean, the cake is done. Cool. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting (below). When frosting the cake, remove one cake layer at a time from its pan ...



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Betty's Family Favorite Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a favorite recipe in her family. It takes a little preparation, but you will find the procedure is not difficult, and it is *totally* worth the effort! Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil (I used peanut oil.) 4 whole eggs 2 cups finely grated raw carrots 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut Stir 2 cups flour, 2 cups sugar, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon together. Add 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil and 4 eggs. Mix well. Add 2 cups finely grated carrots, 8 oz. crushed pineapple (drained), 1/2 cup pecans, and 1/2 cup coconut. Blend thoroughly. Pour this mixture into 3 prepared 9-inch cake pans. (To prepare the pans, spread butter on the bottom and sides, then place a circle of waxed paper on the bottom. Spread more butter on top of the waxed paper and sprinkle with a small amount of flour. Shake the pan from side to side, coating the bottom and sides with a light dusting of flour. Pour off any excess flour.) Bake the cake mixture for 30 to 35 minutes in an oven that has been preheated to 350 degrees. Watch carefully to make sure the cake does not burn. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick in the center of the cake, and, if it comes out clean, the cake is done. Cool. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting (below). When frosting the cake, remove one cake layer at a time from its pan ...



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If You Love Cream Cheese This Is For You

Uses for Cream Cheese

Cream cheese is a form of fresh, un-aged cheese that comes from cow's milk. This particular cheese was invented in the United States in the late 1800's and is very popular today, adding texture, delicious taste and richness to all kinds of recipes. There are numerous ways to use this delicious cheese; here are some of the most used.

Bread Spread

Obviously, cream cheese is known as being one of the greatest spreads to put on a bagel, toast, roll, crackers ,and more. Cream cheese is the perfect texture and is often nice and thick, making any bread more delicious.

Cheesecake

If you like cheesecake, it is probably due to it's main ingredient; cream cheese. Cream cheese is known for being very thick and rich and adds a wonderful flavor to this ever popular cake.

Cream Cheese Dips

If you are trying to prepare the perfect holiday appetizer or party dip, don't forget the cream cheese. Cream cheese is extremely tasty and goes very well with crackers, vegetables, and almost anything else you can think of. It can be added with other ingredients to make a great fruit dip. Cream cheese also makes a great topping for fruit pizzas.

Cheeseballs

A standard for many get togethers when are parents were young, the cheeseball is actually time less. It is great for any occasion. And it is so easy to make. Simply take softened cream cheese and mix in cheese of your choice such as cheddar or blue cheese, form into a log, then roll in finely crushed nuts. Chill for a few hours and serve with chips or crackers.

Cream Cheese Icing

Cream Cheese is a perfect addition to frosting, instead of going with sweet, go with the rich flavor and texture of cream cheese.

Pastries

Cream cheese is a most desired filling in many types of pastries such as croissants and is added to a variety of pastry crusts.

Hot Cheese Melts

Cream cheese is also a great ingredient to add to crab melts and other hot cheese mixtures. You can add it to many tasty ingredients such as salsa, cheese, chili, etc.

If you enjoy the flavor of cream cheese, but seek to lower your fat calories, you should be aware that that there are numerous low fat cream cheeses available and even a couple non- fat cream cheese at your grocer. In addition, if you love the taste of cream cheese, you may want to try the French version of cream cheese- Neufchatel. This cheese is very similar to cream cheese, except that it has ripened and is usually less thick because there are no emulsifiers added.

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