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1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 4 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon milk

Fresh Tomato and Olive Topping: In a small bowl, stir together 1 cup seeded and finely chopped tomato (2 medium): 1 cup coarsely chopped assorted pitted ripe olives (such as kalamata, Greek, or Mission); 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro or parsley; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar; and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Shrimp Topping: In a medium bowl stir together 8 ounces peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper....

Colorful Combinations While the 2- to 3-inch-diameter blossoms of this plant are not as large as those of a real sunflower, they are borne in large enough quantities to make up for it. In most specimens, each flower comprises a single row of golden petals around a darker yellow center eye. (That’s why this plant is commonly called ox eye.) Some varieties bear double flowers that include an extra set of petals for a fuller look....

Lime and Pistachio Churro Glaze: In a medium microwave-safe bowl combine 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1 tablespoon agave nectar or light corn syrup. Microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 1 minute. Whisk in 2 cups powdered sugar, whisking until glaze is smooth. If desired, whisk in enough green food coloring, one drop at a time, to make the desired color. Sprinkle glazed churros with additional finely chopped pistachios....

The four-leaf clover (officially known as Oxalis deppei) is a small plant with four distinct leaves. It’s a rare variation of the common three-leaf clover, and because your chances of finding one with four leaves is about 1 in 10,000, they’re considered lucky. Four-leaf clovers have been around for ages, and their supposed lucky powers are talked about in centuries-old legends. In the early days of Ireland, Celtic priests known as Druids carried three-leaf clovers, or shamrocks, in the belief that with their help, they could see evil spirits approaching and be able to escape....

½ cup butter, softened 4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon amaretto 2 tablespoon milk Frangipane 1 8 ounce can almond paste ¼ cup butter, softened 3 tablespoon sugar ⅛ teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs 3 tablespoon flour ¼ teaspoon salt

6 eggs ⅓ cup milk, half-and-half, or light cream ¼ teaspoon salt dash ground black pepper 1 tablespoon butter or margarine Note: Adding a little sugar to the beef helps obtain a quicker sear, which allows the beef to be crisp on the edges and medium-rare in the center. The residual heat from the beef and the sauce wilts the greens perfectly. The peppery flavor of watercress is particularly good, but spinach works, too....

8 ounce dried rice noodles* (rice sticks) ¼ cup fish sauce 3 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup shredded carrots (2 medium) ¼ cup coarsely snipped fresh cilantro ¼ cup peanuts title: “Ginger Lemongrass Chicken With Cilantro Rice Noodles” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-24” author: “Ernie Howard” 8 ounce rice noodles ¼ cup bottled fish sauce 3 tablespoon lime juice 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup shredded carrots ¼ cup coarsely snipped fresh cilantro ¼ cup peanuts

¼ cup cream of tartar 2 tablespoon baking soda Chocolate Icing 5 cup granulated sugar ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ cup unsalted butter, cut up 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk ½ cup whole milk 2 teaspoon pure vanilla

2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup shortening Water