Easy Chef Recipes

1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk, chilled2 tablespoons cold water1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 2 tablespoons granulated sugar3 tablespoons corn or safflower oil Pour evaporated milk into a shallow tray, bowl or ice cube trays and place in the freezer until crystals begin to form around the edges. While the milk is chilling, combine the gelatin [...]

For biscuits, pancakes, waffles, muffins, gingerbread, cookies, cakes and lots of other good things. Master Baking Mix9 cups sifted all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking powder1 tablespoon salt2 teaspoons cream of tartar4 tablespoons granulated sugar2 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk solids2 cups shortening (which does not    require refrigeration) Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, cream of tartar [...]

4 cups all-purpose flour 1 level teaspoon baking soda2 level teaspoons salt1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups vegetable shortening (Crisco) 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg white 2 to 4 tablespoons warm water12 ounces mini semisweet chocolate chips Bring all ingredients to room temperature. Preheat oven [...]

Cakes1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour 2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Filling1 cup heavy whipping cream 6 ounces finely chopped white chocolate Glaze3 ounces finely chopped bittersweet [...]

1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons molasses 2 tablespoons dark Karo syrup 2 egg yolks, beaten1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup pecan pieces 16 pecan halves 1 tablespoon dark Karo syrup (for pecan halves) Mix pecan halves [...]