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   My Favorite Buttercream Icing for Decorating

   This wonderful icing is used for icing cakes and cookies as well as for borders and art work on cakes. It makes a delicious filling also between the layers of cakes and under Fondant Icing. You can make roses but it takes 3 or more days to dry them depending on the humidity. There are many versions of “Buttercream” icing. Some are made with eggs and all butter. Some varieties, you have to cook your sugar to a softball stage. Others are 100% shortening or a combination of shortening and butter. Each decorator has his or her favorite. I personally think that the best taste and textured recipe is the one that has you cook your sugar, add to whipped eggs and use pounds of butter per batch. BUT…. I live in a state that can easily be a 100 degrees for days on end during the summer and you know what butter does on hot days. It melts! A greasy puddle of melted icing on a cake plate is not something I want to look at or eat. Your top notch decorators have a few options we don’t. They have huge refrigerators to store their cakes in, and refrigerated vehicles that they can use to deliver decorated cakes. I even know a few that refuse to deliver at all. If you want their cake, you come and get it and it’s your responsibility if it melts. These decorators don’t even turn on their ovens for a wedding cake for less than $2000. The following recipes for Buttercream Icing hold up pretty well in the heat and humidity, but if you know that your cake will be out in very high temperatures, then don’t use any butter and use only a high quality shortening. Shortening: Solid Shortenings definitely have their place in baking. So I’m going to talk taste tests. Crisco is the hands down winner. It has a clean taste with the melting point of 106 degrees. Butter melts somewhere between 88 and 98 degrees F. depending on the amount of fat in the brand. You can see that if you need to serve a pure buttercream decorated cake, on a hot August afternoon, you could have melted roses (and I do mean greasy puddles) on the tablecloth. This is when a good quality shortening will be a great blessing. I have been told by decorator friends that some of the warehouse brand shortenings leave a grainy consistency to the icing no matter what you do. Powdered (Confectioner's) Sugar: Regarding Powdered Sugar. Please use a Cane Sugar. I prefer C&H Powdered (confectioners) Sugar. Many of the cheaper brands use sugar beets for their base. I don’t know the chemistry behind it but you definitely get different textures to your icing that can vary from batch to batch. I spent a few months being very frustrated with the quality of my icing until a kind lady did a bit of trouble shooting for me. She recommended the cane sugar and I’ve been blessing her ever since. Top-Quality Brands: Please be safe, buy a quality brands and then stick with it for the best results. A friend of mine, who is a wonderful cook and baker, travels a lot and she often prepares treats for her hosts. She’s learned to ask the host to have her favorite shortening and flour on hand. She has even made up a little makeup type case that carries her favorite extracts and precious spices. That way she knows what she is working with, how it handles, and what tastes she can expect for the finished product. Some surprises are NOT pleasant. Storing Buttercream Icing: If you are not going to be using the icing right away, place it in a clean, sealable bowl. Store it in the refrigerator but please don’t place it next to the marinating salmon, garlic or broccoli. You do NOT want those flavors in your icing! I like to use my icing within a few days but it will hold in the cold refrigerator for a couple of weeks if necessary. I often make a double batch of icing the night before I have a baking project. That way I know that I have plenty of icing, it’s fresh and I don’t have to make it while I’m in the middle of baking the cakes. The extra can always be used for a batch of cupcakes. When you remove the icing from the refrigerator, you might notice that the icing has taken on a sponge like texture. Do yourself a favor and place the icing in a bowl and mix by hand using a back and forth, smashing motion with a spoon or icing spatula. What you want to do is to smash the bubbles out of the icing. This extra step will help to give you the smoothest icing for a pretty top and sides of the cake. I have found that you will get an even better texture of icing if it is at room temperature before you try to do your icing. Bad Buttercream Icing Days: One thing that seems very silly but is true. There are Bad Buttercream Days! I’ve asked quite a few decorators about this and every one says “Yes, there are lousy days”. I’m not sure what causes the problem. It could be that every human has bad days so they blame the buttercream. It may be the humidity or that there is a low pressure system hanging over your town. I just know why but it is a perceived fact. The way I have handled the problem is that I changed the decoration on the cake. I couldn’t get the smooth top or sides as I originally planned. Writing a greeting on a messy top would look awful so I changed the design idea and put flowers everywhere. I could have also done a basket weave technique around the sides. Just go with the flow, and don’t get frustrated. Aunt Martha won’t chuck the cake at you if you don’t write her name on the top this time. Remember that you are creating something that is to be eaten so have fun with it. Different Mixers: If you have a heavy duty counter mixer, you can prepare a whole batch at one time. If you are using a hand mixer, divide the recipe in half. If you notice the mixer getting hot, please stop and let the machine cool off. I also prefer to mix the buttercream on a low setting. It seems that the higher setting do the job faster but you also will get a spongy texture to the icing. I don’t want that quality in my final ice coating or flowers on the cake. Using Weight Scales: 1 cup of Crisco weighs 6 ounces. I put a piece of wax paper on my scale and start plopping spoons of shortening on until I get the desired weight. It really saves on the cleanup. Recipe from Peggy at WhatsCookingAmerica.net

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   Garlic noodles

   Budget Bytes » Recipes » Globally Inspired Recipes » Asian Inspired Recipes » Garlic Noodles Garlic Noodles $2.54 recipe / $0.64 serving by Beth - Budget Bytes published Dec 3, 2009updated Jul 28, 2015 4.78 from 108 votes Pin Recipe Jump to recipe → This post contains some affiliate links, which means that we make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you. These sweet, salty, and rich Garlic Noodles are an absolutely addictive dish that you’ll want to make again and again. Serve them as the bed for glazed meat, like my Sticky Soy Ginger Glazed Chicken, Honey Sriracha Tofu, or simple stir-fried vegetables. With a super short ingredient list of pantry staples, this delicious garlic noodles recipe will become a staple in your menu. Garlic Noodles in the skillet topped with green onion See this recipe used in my weekly meal prep. Where Do I Find Oyster Sauce? Oyster sauce can be found in the International aisle of most major grocery stores (look near hoisin sauce). If you can’t find it there, it’s worth it to seek out an Asian market, where oyster sauce is likely to be much less expensive than in chain grocery stores. What Can I Use in Place of Oyster Sauce? I personally feel that the salty rich flavor of the oyster sauce makes this dish what it is and I wouldn’t suggest substituting it. That being said, several readers have said they’ve used hoisin sauce, which is much sweeter, and have enjoyed the results. Substitute the oyster sauce in this garlic noodles recipe at your own risk. What Else Can I Add to Garlic Noodles? This is a great base recipe to which you can add all sorts of other ingredients! Garlic noodles are great as a side dish, but you can add protein and vegetables to make it a meal. Try adding some Teriyaki Chicken or Honey Sriracha Tofu on top, or check out my Garlic Noodles with Beef and Broccoli for some inspiration. Front view of Garlic Noodles in a bowl Looking for a spicy noodle recipe? Check out my Spicy Sriracha Noodles! Share this recipe Quick & Easy Garlic Noodles 4.78 from 108 votes Garlic Noodles are sweet, rich, and savory with a strong garlic punch. They make the perfect side dish to any Asian inspired meal. Servings 4 Prep 10minutes mins Cook 15minutes mins Total 25minutes mins Save Recipe Print Recipe Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark Ingredients 8 oz angel hair pasta ($0.54) 4 cloves garlic ($0.24) 1/2 bunch green onions ($0.35) 4 Tbsp butter ($0.50) 2 tsp soy sauce ($0.20) 2 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.05) 1 tsp sesame oil ($0.40) 2 Tbsp oyster sauce ($0.26) Instructions Add the oyster sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce and sesame oil to a bowl and stir until combined. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package directions (boil for 7-10 minutes). Drain the cooked noodles in a colander, then set aside. While the pasta cooks, mince the garlic and slice the green onions. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted and bubbly, add the garlic and onions (save a few for garnish) and sauté until they are soft and fragrant (1-2 minutes). Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the drained pasta and oyster sauce mixture to the skillet, and stir well to coat the pasta. If your pasta is stiff or sticky making it hard to stir, sprinkle a small amount of hot water over the pasta to loosen it up. Garnish the pasta with any reserved sliced green onions, then serve. See how we calculate recipe costs here. Nutrition Serving: 1Serving Calories: 374.9kcal Carbohydrates: 62.85g Protein: 8.98g Fat: 14.23g Sodium: 268.55mg Fiber: 2.73g Read our full nutrition disclaimer here. Email Me This Recipe Get this sent to your inbox, plus get new recipes from us every week! Email * Email Address Send! Video Garlic Noodles How to Make Garlic Noodles – Step by Step Photos Mix Sauce ingredients in a bowl Mix the easy noodle sauce before you begin. In a small bowl stir together 2 Tbsp oyster sauce, 2 Tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. Stir until combined. Slice Green Onions Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. While the pasta is cooking, mince four cloves of garlic and slice about four green onions (1/2 bunch). Sauté Garlic and Green Onions Heat 4 Tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the minced garlic and most of the sliced green onions (save a few for garnish). Sauté the garlic and green onions until soft and fragrant (1-2 minutes). Add Noodles and Sauce to skillet Remove the skillet from the heat, then add the cooked and drained pasta and the prepared sauce. Mix Pasta and Sauce and top with green onion Toss the ingredients in the skillet until the pasta is evenly coated with sauce. Garnish the garlic noodles with the reserved green onions and serve. Overhead view of Garlic Noodles in a bowl This easy Garlic Noodles Recipe is totally addictive… BEWARE. Share this recipe Posted in: Asian Inspired Recipes, East Asian, Globally Inspired Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Quick Recipes, Recipes under $3, Top Recipes, Under $1 per serving Beth Moncel I’m a food lover, number cruncher, and meticulous budgeter. I love science and art, and the way they come together when I cook. I love to create, problem solve, and learn new things. Making great food is my passion, my purpose, and my favorite thing to share with others. More About Beth Eat More. Spend Less. Sign up for the Budget Bytes newsletter and you’ll get new content delivered by email weekly, helpful tips, PLUS my FREE 14 Day Pantry Meal Plan! First NAme(Required) First Name... Email Address(Required) Email address... Leave a Comment Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Recipe Rating Recipe Rating Comment * Name * Email * This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Comments Leave a Comment Tara Doneice Vaughn 08.16.24 at 11:54 am Totally delicious! Reply Ellis 06.03.24 at 10:40 am I have made this so many times. I used less sugar and more garlic. When I don’t have green onions I have substitute them with red onions that are cooked until transparent, not caramelized. I made it for a pasta class last weekend. Everyone loved it, is always a success. Reply Alicia 04.27.24 at 1:10 am Absolutely love this recipe! I always add way more garlic and it’s a bit sweet for my liking so I more than half the sugar. Totally addicting and I can’t wait to make this again. Would also highly recommend making this with Trader Joe’s Thai wheat noodles. Those absorb the flavor soooo well. Reply Sarah C. Prokop 03.24.24 at 3:46 pm These were so easy and tasted incredible!! We’ll definitely be making these again!! Reply Shwaunda Smith 02.05.24 at 12:06 pm ❤️ Reply Laci 02.16.24 at 6:07 pm This is a staple. We make it with grilled teriyaki chicken thighs. Reply Shannon 01.27.24 at 9:22 pm We made this and added raw shrimp when we got to the butter step. It was UNBELIEVABLE! * chefs kiss* Reply Jennifer Baylor 10.11.23 at 5:17 pm I make this recipe often it is so tasty Reply Sarah Gonzales 10.05.23 at 8:09 pm This is our go to recipe. My son’s girlfriend said it was too sweet, so I made it different the next time. I had to add more sugar because it tasted better the 1st I made it. To each his own, the sweet makes it for me. I prefer this over garlic noodles at a restaurant any day!! I’d give you more stars if I could. Reply Don Campbell 06.25.24 at 9:51 pm Over all good.. but too sweet for me as well. Maybe add a lil sweet soy instead. 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