Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Super Creamy Fudge

This fudge can be turned into ORANGE - PEANUT BUTTER - or CHOCOLATE fudge and is super delicious either way.

Chocolate Fudge
Set aside in a bowl (if you have a kitchen aid that works best)
  • 2 sticks margarine
  • 1 12 ounce pkg chocolate chips (I use milk chocolate but you can go either way)

In heavy LARGE pan combine:
  • 5 c. sugar
  • 25 marshmallows
  • 1 12 ounce can evaporate milk
Mix in large pan; bring to full boil at medium/high heat stirring constantly for 10 minutes. Add 2 tsp vanilla. Pout into margarine and chocolate chips and beat on high speed for 5 minutes. Pour into 9x13 pan (buttered lightly). Let stand in a cool place 4-5 hours.
Peanut Butter Fudge
Substitute 1 1/2 c. peanut butter for chocolate chips and one stick of margarine. Beat for 3 min.

Orange Fudge
(my favorite)
If you like those orange chocolate oranges you will be in love with this!
Add the zest of 2 oranges with the sugar, marshmallow and milk mix and add 3 min to boiling time. Omit vanilla and continue with rest of recipe.

Tip: Wear a hot mit when stirring. It's helps when it starts to boil and protects your hand from any bubbles popping out on you. Make sure you boil it in a large pan. It will double in size once you start to boil it. And get ready for a work out because it will make your arm hurt stirring for so long!

English Toffee


Source: My Mommy

1/2 lb chopped walnuts (spread on cookie sheet and on top of toffee)
Boil:
2 sticks real butter (salted)
2 tbs water
1 c. sugar

Cook on high heat stirring constantly. When mixture turns a light golden brown (I keep cinnamon apple sauce next to me and just match that color) pour into a cookie sheet prepared with chopped walnuts and top hot toffee with chocolate chips. After they melt, spread over toffee and sprinkle finely chopped walnuts over the chocolate. Let stand in cool place (I put it in my garage) for 4-5 hours. Break into pieces and enjoy!

Zero Point Soup



This soup is slim to none calories and is super delicious. I usually make a huge pot and have it for lunch for 3-4 days! It's great with crackers or garlic bread.

Source: Weight Watchers

2/3 c. sliced carrots
1/2 c. diced onion
2 minced garlic cloves
3 c. chicken broth
1 1/2 c. diced green cabbage
1 1/2 c. green beans
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. zucchini
1 can diced tomatoes

Add all ingredients and boil until veggies are tender (15-20 min)

Adding too much oregano can make it bitter!