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We have both the Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo this weekend, so do check out the recipes below to celebrate. Drop into the Krazy Kitchen forum message board to grab new recipes and catch up with the gang. Have a great week!
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Kentucky Derby Mint Julep Cake Recipe
With
all of the elements of a Southern mint julep cocktail, this cake is
perfect for Kentucky Derby Day this weekend. The rich pound cake has a
white chocolate ganache frosting with a light mint flavor to complement
the Bourbon butter sauce infused in the cake. You probably won't want to
wait for Kentucky Derby Day to make this cake. Even without the bourbon
butter sauce and/or creme de menthe frosting, the cake will shine with a
simple dusting of powdered sugar. May also be made as a sheet cake... Read more
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Mexican Lasagna Recipe
Traditional
Mexican ingredients come together in a layered casserole, perfect for
Cinco de Mayo. Flour tortillas replace the pasta used in lasagna. This
makes a filling meal. It is an excellent way to stretch ground beef.
Feel free to adjust the spiciness to suit your individual taste. As an
added bonus, Mexican lasagna is always a big hit with kids. It is easy
enough for a junior chef to make with a little supervision... Read more
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Raspberry Jerk Pork Recipe
I
love spicy foods, especially Jamaican jerk and raspberry chipotle
dishes. This recipe is a loving combination of both, served up on an
inexpensive pork shoulder that will please any chile-head. The sweetness
of the raspberries perfectly counter-balances the heat of the chiles.
You may adjust the heat level to suit your own personal taste, but
please do use the Scotch bonnet chile peppers for best flavor. .. Read more
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Fruited 7-Up Cake Recipe
This
lemon-lime pound cake made with 7-Up soda was popular in the 60's and
70's. It is updated here with the addition of plumped dried mixed fruit
and a delicious colorful lime glaze. Made from scratch, it has the
texture of a pound cake with a delightfully tangy lemon/lime flavor. Use
your favorite dried fruit or fruit mix. Kids love this cake as much as
adults... Read more
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