Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Zucchini Cupcakes

3 eggs
1-1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1-1/2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 medium)
Caramel Frosting
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 to 2 cups confectioners' sugar

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice, and extract. Combine next six ingredients; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Add zucchini and mix well. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until cupcakes test done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely. For frosting, combine brown sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to lukewarm. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until the frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes. Yield: 1-1/2 to 2 dozen.

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Cheesy Chicken Florentine

2 pkgs. (12 oz. each) frozen spinach souffle
2 cups cooked white rice
1 cup milk
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I used olive oil)
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Defrost spinach souffle in microwave on 50% power for 6-7 minutes. In a large bowl, combine spinach souffle, rice, milk, 1/2 cup cheese, onion, mustard, and salt; stir well. Transfer to a 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute chicken in oil until both sides are golden brown. Arrange chicken on top of spinach mixture. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs, butter, and remaining cheese; sprinkle over chicken. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes longer or until spinach mixture is set and chicken juices run clear. Yield: 6 servings.

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