Culinary Cauldron

Mini Top Hat

by | January 1, 2025 | Hats | 1 Comment

This is a pattern for a crocheted mini top hat or pork pie hat. It uses front post crochet and is worked by measurement rather than a set number of rows.

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Southern Creole Pralines

I loved these when I bought them at Stuckey’s. These are probably even better, but never made them.

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Baked Ziti

I actually can’t remember if I have made this or not. I do not eat much pasta now.

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Butter Pecan Cake

This is a very rich cake that requires a can of coconut pecan frosting IN the cake batter! Interesting take.

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Chicken Tortilla and Lime Soup

  Chicken Tortilla and Lime Soup I made a large version of this recipe. If you are wanting to make a smaller version, use one Rotel tomatoes with chilies and 1/4 cup lime juice instead.  Soup Base2-4 chicken pieces (skinless, boneless)8 cups chicken broth1...
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Whole Wheat Maple Cookies

  Whole Wheat Maple Cookies 1 c raisins¾ c sugar2 eggs1 c shortening¾ c brown sugar1½ c whole wheat flour1 tsp salt½ tsp cinnamon½ tsp nutmeg½ c chopped nuts Cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.Beat in eggs.Stir together flour, soda, salt, nutmeg,...
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Chicken Parmesan

Classic chicken parmesan recipe.

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Carob Frosting

Carob Frosting ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)½ cup coconut oil (room temperature)½ cup carob or cocoa powder¼ cup pure maple syrup¼ cup tapioca starch2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract In a large bowl using a hand mixer, a stand mixer would work too, beat butter and...
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Wilted Spinach Salad

This spinach salad has herb and garlic or Italian dressing, chopped onion, bacon, and hard-boiled eggs.

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Bourbon Balls

  Bourbon Balls 1 stick butter2 lbs powdered sugar¾ c bourbon1-2 c pecans chopped ("I used 2 cups")6 squares bitter chocolate (melted) Combine butter and sugar until mixture forms tiny grains like meal.Add bourbon a little at a time, mixing thoroughly.Add...
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Walnut Maple Cake

This cake recipe came from my grandmother, Thelma Beatty. It doesn’t say what frosting should be used for it, but am guessing that a brown-sugar frosting would probably be good.

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String Bean Chicken Stir Fry

String Bean Chicken Stir Fry

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  String Bean Chicken Stir Fry 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast1 1/4 lbs green beansCooking oilMarinade3 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp sherry1 clove garlicSauce2 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp cornstarch1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (white vinegar or rice vinegar also...

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Chicken Squares

Chicken Squares

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This is a layered casserole with bread on the bottom of the pan, and a combination of chicken, mayonnaise, celery, and onion poured over the first layer of bread, and then topped with another layer of bread. The dish is refrigerated overnight and then baked.

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Chicken Pillows

Chicken Pillows

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  Chicken Pillows 1 whole chicken breast1 garlic clove (halved)1 oz mozzarella cheese2 tbsp bread crumbs2 tbsp sherry1 tbsp butterpepper to taste1 tbsp chopped parsley Remove bones from breast. Cut in half and pound lightly.Slice cheese thinly. Place cheese over...

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