christmas lizzies

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3 cups raisins
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 4 cups pecan halves
• 3 cups candied cherries
• 1/3 pound diced candied lemon peel

Recipe

• soak fruits in bourbon at least 1 hour to plump.
• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (170 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• cream margarine or butter, gradually adding sugar and eggs. add dry ingredients, then fruit and nuts. mix well.
• drop from teaspoon greased cookie sheets. bake for 15 minutes. store in an airtight container.

puffs

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 3 green onions, diced
• 1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, monterey jack cheese, jalapeno peppers, garlic and green onions.
• fill wonton wrappers with approximately 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture each. fold wrappers into triangles and press the edges with a moistened fork to seal.
• in a large, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. drop 4 wontons at a time into the oil and quickly fry, turning once. remove when golden brown and drain on paper towels.

low carb flavored meringue cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar-free strawberry jell-o® mix
• 1 cup granulated no-calorie sugar substitute (such as splenda®)
• 6 egg whites at room temperature
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c). line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• cut about 1/4 inch off a corner of a heavy gallon-size resealable plastic bag, and push a large-size cake decorating tip (such as a star tip) into the opening. the fit should be tight.
• in a small bowl, stir the gelatin mix with the sugar substitute. in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. as you beat the egg whites, gradually add the gelatin mixture, about 1 tablespoon at a time. spoon the fluffy mixture into the prepared plastic bag, and gently squeeze and twist the bag to force the meringue mixture to the decorating tip. (do not seal bag, so that air can escape.)
• squeeze the bag to place golf-ball size dollops of meringue mixture the prepared baking sheets. for a decorative effect, twist and lift as you place the cookie on the sheet, to make a pretty shape.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are set and dry, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. do not open oven door while baking. at end of baking time, turn off oven, open oven door, and allow the cookies to slowly cool in the oven before removing from baking sheets. store in airtight container.

orange curried chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup orange marmalade
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a small bowl combine the marmalade, curry powder, salt and water. mix together. place chicken pieces, cut side down, in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and spoon marmalade mixture over chicken.
• bake uncovered at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 45 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken several times. (note: if sauce begins to stick to the baking dish, add an additional 1/4 cup water).
• remove chicken from baking dish and skim fat off of the sauce. serve sauce hot with the chicken.

campbell's kitchen chicken broccoli divan

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears
• 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can campbell's® condensed broccoli cheese soup or campbell's® condensed 98% fat free broccoli cheese soup*
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• arrange broccoli and chicken in 9-inch pie plate or 2-quart shallow baking dish.
• mix soup and milk and pour over all.
• sprinkle with cheese. mix bread crumbs with butter and sprinkle on top.
• bake 400 degrees f for 25 minutes or until hot.

Elvis Presley Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

• prepare cake according to instructions on package. bake in a 9x13 inch pan. allow to cool.
• combine pineapple and sugar in saucepan. bring to a boil. spoon over cooled cake.
• in a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. add vanilla. add pecans and mix well.
• spread cream cheese frosting over cake.

Cranberry Almond Biscotti

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 egg whites
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup sweetened-dried cranberries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (170 degrees c).
• combine dry ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. whisk together eggs, egg whites, and vanilla or almond extract in a separate mixing bowl.
• add egg mixture to dry ingredients, mixing just until moist, using an electric mixer on medium speed. add dried cranberries and almonds; mix thoroughly.
• on floured surface, divide batter in half and pat each half into a log approximately 14 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick. place on a cookie sheet and bake 30 minutes or until firm. cool on a wire rack about 10 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
• cut biscotti on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices. reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). place cut biscotti upright on a cookie sheet, spacing them about an inch apart, and bake for an additional 20 minutes. let cool and store in a loosely covered container.

Pfeffernuesse Cookie Mix

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup light molasses
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Recipe

• stir together flour, sugar, baking soda, spices, and dash black pepper.
• in large saucepan, combine molasses and butter; heat and stir until butter melts. cool to room temperature.
• stir in eggs. add dry ingredients to molasses mixture; mix well. cover. chill several hours or overnight.
• shape into 1" balls. place on greased cookie sheet.
• bake at 350 degrees f (180 degrees c) for 12 to 14 minutes or until cookies are done. remove. cool. roll in powdered sugar.

sweet potato and chickpea masala

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• water as needed
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
• 1 cup water, or more as needed
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• melt ghee with oil in a large skillet over medium heat. saute ginger and garlic in the ghee mixture until aromatic and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. add onion; continue to saute until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes more.
• mix curry powder, cumin, coriander, chili powder, garam masala, and turmeric together in a bowl; add to the skillet and stir. stir enough water into the skillet to get the mixture to be paste-like; cook to let the flavors intensify for about 30 seconds.
• stir sweet potato, chickpeas, 1 cup water, and salt into the mixture in the skillet; cook at a simmer until the sweet potato is just tender, about 10 minutes. thin the mixture with more water if too thick.
• stir tomatoes into the sweet potato mixture, bring to a boil, and cook until the liquid reduces to a thick gravy, about 5 minutes. garnish with cilantro.

Cilantro Chicken And Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (10 ounce) package yellow rice
• 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. dredge chicken in flour to coat. place chicken in the skillet, and cook just until browned on all sides; set aside.
• stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic into the skillet. cook 5 minutes, until tender. pour in chicken broth. mix in the yellow rice, stewed tomatoes, pinto beans, black beans, corn, diced green chile peppers, and cilantro. season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. bring to a boil. return chicken to skillet. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken juices run clear.

popcorn cauliflower

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 heads cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
• cooking spray

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• whisk sugar, salt, paprika, turmeric, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a bowl.
• spread cauliflower the prepared baking sheet; spray liberally with cooking spray. season cauliflower with spice mixture.
• roast in the preheated oven until cauliflower is tender, 30 to 35 minutes.

Aunt Carol's Apple Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 pounds granny smith apples
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• peel and slice apples. toss with sugars, cinnamon and flour. set aside.
• roll crust to make slightly larger to fit 10-inch glass pie pan. fit bottom crust in pie pan. turn in apple mixture and dot with butter. put crust on top and crimp edges of crust together.
• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• wet hands with water and dampen top of pie. sprinkle with additional sugar. puncture top of pie with fork so the steam can escape.
• bake for 15 minutes in preheated oven. reduce heat to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) and continue baking for about 45 minutes more, until crust is golden brown. it's a good practice to place a piece of aluminum foil slightly larger than the pie under the pie plate to catch overflows. serve warm.

Peanut Butter Cornflake Crunch Bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 10 cups cornflakes cereal

Recipe

• cook syrup and sugar until mixture comes to a boil. stir constantly; do not overcook.
• remove from heat, add peanut butter, and stir until smooth. pour mixture over cornflakes in a large bowl. mix until cereal is thoroughly coated.
• spread in a buttered 9 x 13 inch pan and press down lightly with buttered hands. when cool, cut into squares.

gluten-free chicken nuggets

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups bite-size corn square cereal (such as corn chex®)
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup rice flour
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/4 cup oil for frying, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• blend cereal in a blender or food processor until it has the consistency of bread crumbs; pour into a bowl.
• beat eggs in a separate bowl until smooth. pour rice flour into a third bowl.
• dredge chicken pieces in the rice flour, dip in beaten egg, and then press into the cereal to coat. keep breaded chicken on a large plate until all are finished, but do not stack.
• pour enough oil into a large skillet to just cover the bottom and heat over medium-high heat.
• cook chicken nuggets in hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 3 minutes per side. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

Chocolate Chews

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

• melt the chocolate chips in a heavy saucepan over very low heat. stir to evenly melt.
• cream together the butter and sugars until light. beat in the eggs, one at a time. stir in the melted chocolate and vanilla.
• in a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. add to the butter mixture slowly. blend thoroughly. shape into 1-inch balls and place on a greased cookie sheet.
• bake at 350 degrees f (180 degrees c) for 12 to 14 minutes. let sit on cookie sheet for a minute or two before removing to a rack to cool.

Chicken A La Creme

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins or strips
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pint heavy cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. season chicken tenders with salt and pepper, and saute them in butter until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes. add the remaining butter, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 more minutes.
• pour the heavy cream into the skillet, and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through. best when served with fresh french bread for dipping.

swedish rye cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup rye flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons water

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. stir in rye flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt. mix well and add enough water to moisten dough.
• roll out floured board. the thinner the dough, the crispier the cookies will be. cut into 2 1/2 inch rounds using cutter or floured glass. cut small hole off center with a thimble (to hang on tree when done).
• bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) or until slightly brown. cool and hang on tree with ribbon or yarn.

maple walnut cranberry sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/2 cup dark (grade b) maple syrup
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
• 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• place cranberries into a large saucepan and stir in orange juice, maple syrup, sugar, , ginger, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and salt.
• bring sauce to a simmer. berries will begin to pop. cook at a simmer until berries are cooked through and soft, about 10 minutes.
• remove saucepan from heat and let cranberry sauce cool for about 5 minutes.
• shake walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, cooking until golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes. wipe away any small particles of walnut skin from skillet to avoid bitterness. stir walnuts into cranberry sauce. let cool to room temperature and transfer to a serving bowl; sauce will thicken as it cools. cover bowl with plastic wrap, pushing wrap to touch sauce and refrigerate until needed. sauce can be made several days ahead.

double peanut butter cookies ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 cups pastry flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cups peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups honey
• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup peanut butter

Recipe

• sift together the whole wheat flour, pastry flour, baking powder and salt, set aside. in a medium bowl, stir together the vegetable oil, 2 cups of peanut butter, honey and yogurt until smooth. add the dry ingredients and mix by hand until well blended. shape into a roll that is 2 inches in diameter, wrap and chill until firm.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• unwrap the roll of dough, and slice into 1/4 inch slices. place half of the cookies unprepared baking sheets. spread 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter the center of each cookie on the sheets, cover with the remaining cookie rounds, and seal edges tightly with a fork.
• bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. remove cookies from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

mendocino chicken salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (6 ounce) package smoked chicken breast, skin removed, cubed
• 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
• 1 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a large bowl, combine the smoked chicken, grapes, red onion, celery, basil, almonds, and mayonnaise. mix well; chill and serve.

hungarian kifli i

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup cottage cheese, creamed
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 egg whites
• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Recipe

• in large bowl, beat together butter or margarine and cottage cheese til light and fluffy. add flour until dough forms a ball.
• divide dough into 3 equal portions. wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) and grease cookie sheets.
• to make filling: combine egg whites, nuts, water, and ground cinammon. mix well and set aside.
• on a floured surface roll 1 portion of dough into a 10 inch circle. spread circle with 1/3 of the filling to within approximately 1/2 inch of the edge.
• cut circle into 24 pie-shaped wedges. beginning at outer edge roll up each wedge tightly. place point side down on cookie sheet 1 1/2 inches apart. bake 13-15 minutes or until golden (be sure to watch carefully as these cookies burn easily).
• remove to rack to cool. repeat process with each remaining portion of dough and filling.

pepparkakor i

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 3/4 tablespoon baking soda
• 2/3 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 3 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Recipe

• place butter in a large, heatproof bowl. in a medium saucepan, heat brown sugar, molasses and spices just to boiling point. add baking soda and stir in. pour this mixture over the butter and stir until it melts.
• beat egg and mix in; add flour, a cup at a time, and blend thoroughly. turn out a lightly floured board and knead 1-2 minutes. wrap in waxed paper and chill until firm (about an hour).
• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (170 degrees c).
• roll out to approximately 1/8 inch thickness on a lightly floured board and cut into desired shapes. place on greased baking sheets and bake for 8 - 10 minutes.
• remove from sheets and cool on racks; may be decorated with piped icing or whatever else you like!

chef john's christmas miracle fudge

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1/2 cup good-quality unsweetened cocoa (such as guittard cocoa rouge), not packed
• 1/2 cup real maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup refined coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• place 1/2 cup cocoa powder into a mixing bowl and stir in maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. pour in melted coconut oil and stir until thoroughly combined. continue to stir until coconut oil hardens and the mixture looks grainy and thick.
• place walnuts into a dry skillet over medium heat; shake skillet until walnuts are hot and smell nutty and fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. turn off heat and let walnuts cool slightly, about 1 more minute.
• stir warm walnuts into fudge; mixture will soften from the walnuts' heat. stir fudge until smooth and glossy.
• pour fudge into a silicone mold for making small ice cubes. scrape any excess fudge back into the mixing bowl. smooth the tops of the fudge pieces.
• wrap mold in plastic wrap and freeze until fudge is firm and set, at least 30 minutes. remove plastic wrap and pop each fudge piece out of the mold. dust pieces lightly with 1 teaspoon cocoa powder before serving or packaging as gifts. serve cold; freeze leftovers.

Half-cup Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup granola
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup raisins

Recipe

• combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
• in large bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla. beat in peanut butter, honey, brown sugar, and butter until creamy.
• stir in flour mixture until well blended. stir in chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, raisins, and granola until blended.
• drop batter by heaping spoonful 1 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheets. bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 10 minutes until golden on bottom. cool on rack.

Russian Tea Cakes Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup chopped almonds
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Recipe

• cream the butter and sugar together. add the yolk, cream and vanilla. beat well. add the nuts, flour and baking powder.
• chill the dough for about 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c).
• mold dough into little round balls. place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake for 12 minutes.
• as you take the balls off of the cookies sheet, drop them into a bowl of confectioner's sugar. roll them around until they are completely covered. remove and cool on a rack.

Cream Cheese Frosting I

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 6 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• mix all ingredients thoroughly and spread on cooled bars or cookies.

chicken vegetable barley soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 5 cups diced red potatoes
• 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 2 1/2 quarts chicken broth
• 1 cup quick-cooking barley
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). spread slivered almonds evenly over a baking sheet. toast in preheated oven until golden brown and fragrant.
• heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. cook onions, celery, mushrooms, and garlic in oil until onions are tender.
• stir in carrots, potatoes, chicken, and broth. bring to a boil, then stir in barley. reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
• remove from heat, and stir in butter, parsley, and toasted almonds. season with salt and pepper to taste.

grandmother's famous cranberry bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups golden raisins
• 1 1/2 cups chopped cranberries

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray or grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
• whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
• cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. add egg, orange peel, and orange juice; stir to mix and fold in raisins and cranberries.
• pour into loaf pan and bake for 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. remove from pan; cool on wire rack.

soy milk pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vanilla soy milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. in a small bowl, mix the vanilla soy milk, egg, oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract. pour the soy milk mixture into the bowl with the flour mixture, and whisk together until smooth.
• grease a skillet, and heat over medium low heat. pour about 1/4 cup batter the heated skillet, and cook until bubbly. flip with a spatula, and continue cooking about 1 minute, until golden brown. repeat with the remaining batter.

sweet wheat bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees f/43 to 46 degrees c)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• whisk water, milk, brown sugar, honey, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil together in a bowl. add whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, yeast, and salt; stir until dough holds together. turn dough a floured surface and knead until smooth.
• pour 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into a bowl. place dough into the bowl and turn to evenly coat with oil. allow dough to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• punch dough and knead 4 to 5 times. divide dough in half and form each half into a loaf. place loaves into 9x5-inch loaf pans. allow to rise until dough is about 1 inch above the pan, about 30 minutes.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. cool slightly before slicing.

dad's double whole grain pancakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 28
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/3 cups dry milk powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• in a large bowl, sift all-purpose flour, milk powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. stir in whole wheat flour. in a small bowl, combine sugar, eggs, water, butter and vinegar. make a well in the flour mixture, and pour in the egg mixture. mix until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. cook until pancakes are golden brown on both sides; serve hot.

blackberry spinach salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 cups baby spinach, rinsed and dried
• 1 pint fresh blackberries
• 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup edible flowers (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a large bowl, toss together baby spinach, blackberries, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, green onion, and walnuts. garnish with edible flowers.

carrot chips

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 carrots, washed
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). put one rack on the highest level in the oven and another on the bottom.
• peel carrots into thin strips using a vegetable peeler; put into a large bowl. drizzle olive oil over the carrot strips and toss to coat. season with salt; toss again. spread carrots 2 baking sheets in a single layer, preventing overlap.
• put one baking sheet on the top rack and the other on the bottom. bake carrots in preheated oven for 6 minutes, switch racks, and continue baking until the carrots are crisp, about 6 minutes more. cool chips until cool enough to handle before serving.

quick eggplant parmesan

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 small eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
• 1 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl beat the egg and water together. place the bread crumbs in shallow dish. dip eggplant slices in egg mixture then in crumbs, being sure to coat thoroughly.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. add eggplant slices and reduce heat to medium. cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and tender. sprinkle mozzarella cheese over eggplant during last minute of cooking to melt.
• while eggplant is cooking, combine spaghetti sauce and pepper flakes in a microwave-safe measuring cup. cover with plastic wrap and cook at high power for 2 minutes or until heated through.
• top eggplant with sauce and parmesan cheese and serve.

skin-on savory mashed potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds unpeeled potatoes, cubed
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

• bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
• drain potatoes, and transfer to a bowl. add butter, and mash with a potato masher or electric mixer until potatoes are starting to become smooth. add milk and sour cream, and mix to your desired texture. careful not to over mix the potatoes once they are creamy. season with garlic, basil, salt and pepper.

best ever chocolate chip cookies i

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 3 cups margarine, softened
• 2 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together margarine, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs and vanilla. in a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. add to egg mixture, and mix well. stir in chocolate chips. instead of just dropping them the cookie sheet, i roll the cookies into balls - it makes them all look very uniform and nice!
• bake in preheated oven for 12 to15 minutes, or until light brown. cool on a wire rack.

T's Easy Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat oil, lemon juice and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. when onion is tender, add chicken, mushrooms and tomatoes.
• cook over medium high heat for 5 to 7 minutes each side, stirring occasionally, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

Nany's White Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 8 or 9 inch round cake pans.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the batter alternately with the milk. stir in vanilla. distribute batter evenly between the prepared pans.
• bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cake springs back when pressed gently in the center. cool in pans over a wire rack. when completely cooled, frost or fill as desired.

Chocolate Chip Cookies Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, mix together the sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until creamy. melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan over low heat and mix into the sugar along with the vanilla. combine the flour and baking soda; stir into the batter until it becomes dough. mix in chocolate chips. drop by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 7 minutes, until browned at the edges.

Banana Oat Bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 1/3 cups quick cooking oats
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup mashed bananas
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix together dry ingredients. in a separate bowl mix together bananas, egg whites, milk and vanilla. beat all together.
• bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan which has been sprayed with non-stick spray for about 35 minutes. cool and cut into bars. you may sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, if desired.

Chicken A La Creme

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins or strips
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pint heavy cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 22 mins


• melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. season chicken tenders with salt and pepper, and saute them in butter until golden on all sides, about 10 minutes. add the remaining butter, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 more minutes.
• pour the heavy cream into the skillet, and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through. best when served with fresh french bread for dipping.

scotch eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 4 eggs
• 2 pounds lamb sausage
• 4 cups dried bread crumbs, seasoned
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs, beaten

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place eggs in saucepan and cover with water. bring to boil. cover, remove from heat, and let eggs sit in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. remove from hot water, cool and peel.
• flatten the sausage and make a patty to surround each egg. very lightly flour the sausage and coat with beaten egg. roll in bread crumbs to cover evenly.
• deep fry until golden brown, or pan fry while making sure each side is well cooked. bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• cut in half and serve over a bed of lettuce and sliced tomatoes for garnish. if mustard is desired it looks beautiful over this.

gnocchi in fontina sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound refrigerated gnocchi
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 8 ounces italian fontina cheese, cubed
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the gnocchi, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. drain, and set aside.
• once the gnocchi goes into the pot, start the sauce, as you want the gnocchi to be done first. melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. add the shallots, and cook for a few minutes, until tender. stir in the cream, and heat to almost a boil. gradually mix in the fontina and parmesan cheeses, being careful not to boil. stir until smooth, then remove from the heat immediately, or the sauce may clump.
• place gnocchi into serving dishes, and spoon the sauce over them. garnish with chopped fresh basil.

T's Easy Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat oil, lemon juice and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. when onion is tender, add chicken, mushrooms and tomatoes.
• cook over medium high heat for 5 to 7 minutes each side, stirring occasionally, or until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.

better than cake iv

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

• prepare and bake cake mix according to box directions for a 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
• while the cake is baking, combine pineapple with juice and 3/4 cup sugar in a medium saucepan. cook over medium heat for 20 minutes until thick and syrupy, stirring occasionally. pierce top of hot cake with fork at 1 inch intervals. pour pineapple mixture over cake. cool completely.
• beat pudding mix with milk until smooth. spread pudding over cooled cake.
• whip cream until slightly thickened. add confectioner's sugar and vanilla, and whip until soft peaks form. spread over top of cake. chill cake for 24 hours. sprinkle with coconut and pecans just before serving. refrigerate leftovers.

Elvis Presley Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

• prepare cake according to instructions on package. bake in a 9x13 inch pan. allow to cool.
• combine pineapple and sugar in saucepan. bring to a boil. spoon over cooled cake.
• in a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth. add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. add vanilla. add pecans and mix well.
• spread cream cheese frosting over cake.

campbell's kitchen chicken broccoli divan

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound fresh broccoli, cut into spears
• 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can campbell's® condensed broccoli cheese soup or campbell's® condensed 98% fat free broccoli cheese soup*
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• arrange broccoli and chicken in 9-inch pie plate or 2-quart shallow baking dish.
• mix soup and milk and pour over all.
• sprinkle with cheese. mix bread crumbs with butter and sprinkle on top.
• bake 400 degrees f for 25 minutes or until hot.

Banana Oat Bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 1/3 cups quick cooking oats
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup mashed bananas
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix together dry ingredients. in a separate bowl mix together bananas, egg whites, milk and vanilla. beat all together.
• bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan which has been sprayed with non-stick spray for about 35 minutes. cool and cut into bars. you may sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, if desired.

dirt cake ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (20 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies with creme filling
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3 cups milk
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 15 gummi worms

Recipe

• put the cookies in a food processor and process until they become fine crumbs. set aside.
• in a large bowl, combine the butter or margarine, cream cheese, confectioners sugar and vanilla flavoring. beat on low speed to mix then beat on medium speed until smooth. add the chocolate pudding mix and milk to the bowl. beat on low speed to combine.
• fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture with a rubber spatula.
• assemble in the ungreased 9x13 inch pan in layers as follows: first layer, 1/3 cookie crumbs; second layer, 1/2 pudding mixture; third layer, 1/3 cookie crumbs; fifth layer, 1/3 cookie crumbs.
• tuck the ends of gummy worms in the cookie "dirt". be sure to have a worm on each piece. store in the refrigerator. chill for at least 3 hours before serving. cut into 15 squares, or serve with a clean garden trowel or a toy sand shovel if serving in the flower pot.

dirt cake ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (20 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies with creme filling
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 (3.9 ounce) packages instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3 cups milk
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 15 gummi worms

Recipe

• put the cookies in a food processor and process until they become fine crumbs. set aside.
• in a large bowl, combine the butter or margarine, cream cheese, confectioners sugar and vanilla flavoring. beat on low speed to mix then beat on medium speed until smooth. add the chocolate pudding mix and milk to the bowl. beat on low speed to combine.
• fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture with a rubber spatula.
• assemble in the ungreased 9x13 inch pan in layers as follows: first layer, 1/3 cookie crumbs; second layer, 1/2 pudding mixture; third layer, 1/3 cookie crumbs; fifth layer, 1/3 cookie crumbs.
• tuck the ends of gummy worms in the cookie "dirt". be sure to have a worm on each piece. store in the refrigerator. chill for at least 3 hours before serving. cut into 15 squares, or serve with a clean garden trowel or a toy sand shovel if serving in the flower pot.

Colonial Brown Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 cups buttermilk
• 4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
• in a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. pour in buttermilk, and stir until all of the dry mixture has been absorbed. divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
• bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean. serve warm. store leftover bread wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator. this reheats well.

Cranberry Almond Biscotti

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 egg whites
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup sweetened-dried cranberries

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (170 degrees c).
• combine dry ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl. whisk together eggs, egg whites, and vanilla or almond extract in a separate mixing bowl.
• add egg mixture to dry ingredients, mixing just until moist, using an electric mixer on medium speed. add dried cranberries and almonds; mix thoroughly.
• on floured surface, divide batter in half and pat each half into a log approximately 14 inches long and 1 1/2 inches thick. place on a cookie sheet and bake 30 minutes or until firm. cool on a wire rack about 10 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
• cut biscotti on the diagonal into 1/2-inch slices. reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). place cut biscotti upright on a cookie sheet, spacing them about an inch apart, and bake for an additional 20 minutes. let cool and store in a loosely covered container.

Aunt Mary's Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 cup water
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 cup sour milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch pan. in a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate, margarine and water until melted. stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. allow to cool to room temperature.
• in a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt and soda. pour in milk and eggs. mix the cooled chocolate mixture into the batter. pour into prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. frost with best buttercream frosting.

garlic chicken and grapes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons dijon-style prepared mustard
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 cups seedless green grapes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• combine mustard, soy sauce, honey and vinegar. set sauce aside.
• in a 9 x 13 inch pan, combine garlic and oil. place chicken in pan skin side down.
• if using thighs, bake covered at 400 degrees f (205 degrees c) for 25 minutes. if using breasts, bake covered at 400 degrees f (205 degrees c) for 10 minutes. uncover, and turn chicken pieces over. sprinkle with sesame seeds. bake until no longer pink in center, about 15 to 20 minutes. sprinkle grapes over chicken, and bake 5 minutes longer. remove from oven, and arrange chicken and grapes on platter. pass sauce when serving.

easy oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). soak raisins in hot water and set aside.
• in large bowl, sift flour with soda, salt and spices. blend in rolled oats, sugar and nuts. in a separate bowl, beat eggs with fork and add oil, vanilla, and raisins and water mixture. pour into dry ingredients, stirring until well mixed. drop by teaspoonfuls about two inches apart ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden.

Creamy Vegetable Chowder

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/4 cup cornstarch

Recipe

• melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. add onion and cook until tender.
• add carrots and celery and cook for 10 minutes or until carrots become a little tender. add water or broth, potatoes, salt, and pepper. bring to a boil and allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
• add milk and parsley and heat just to boiling.
• in a separate bowl stir cornstarch into cold water. when completely dissolved add to hot soup, stir and serve.

German Lentil Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups dried brown lentils, rinsed and drained
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup cooked, cubed ham
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 5 drops hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• place lentils in a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker. add chicken stock, bay leaf, carrots, celery, onion, and ham. season with worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, nutmeg, hot pepper sauce, caraway seed, celery salt, parsley, and pepper.
• cover, and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. remove bay leaf before serving.

best ever chocolate chip cookies i

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 3 cups margarine, softened
• 2 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together margarine, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs and vanilla. in a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. add to egg mixture, and mix well. stir in chocolate chips. instead of just dropping them the cookie sheet, i roll the cookies into balls - it makes them all look very uniform and nice!
• bake in preheated oven for 12 to15 minutes, or until light brown. cool on a wire rack.

Nany's White Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour two 8 or 9 inch round cake pans.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the batter alternately with the milk. stir in vanilla. distribute batter evenly between the prepared pans.
• bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cake springs back when pressed gently in the center. cool in pans over a wire rack. when completely cooled, frost or fill as desired.

Cream Cheese Frosting I

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 6 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• mix all ingredients thoroughly and spread on cooled bars or cookies.

Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• in double boiler melt chips and add heavy cream, mix until smooth take off of heat.
• in mixing bowl cream together sugar and cream cheese until smooth, slowly add chocolate mixture. mixture will thicken up as the chocolate cools.

orange curried chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup orange marmalade
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a small bowl combine the marmalade, curry powder, salt and water. mix together. place chicken pieces, cut side down, in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish and spoon marmalade mixture over chicken.
• bake uncovered at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 45 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken several times. (note: if sauce begins to stick to the baking dish, add an additional 1/4 cup water).
• remove chicken from baking dish and skim fat off of the sauce. serve sauce hot with the chicken.

pineapple crisp

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 (20 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• spread well-drained pineapple into a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
• in a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and egg until smooth. spoon mixture evenly over pineapple. pour melted butter over mixture and then sprinkle with cinnamon.
• bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes. serve hot or cold.

better than cake iv

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

• prepare and bake cake mix according to box directions for a 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
• while the cake is baking, combine pineapple with juice and 3/4 cup sugar in a medium saucepan. cook over medium heat for 20 minutes until thick and syrupy, stirring occasionally. pierce top of hot cake with fork at 1 inch intervals. pour pineapple mixture over cake. cool completely.
• beat pudding mix with milk until smooth. spread pudding over cooled cake.
• whip cream until slightly thickened. add confectioner's sugar and vanilla, and whip until soft peaks form. spread over top of cake. chill cake for 24 hours. sprinkle with coconut and pecans just before serving. refrigerate leftovers.

graham cracker crust ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 16 graham cracker squares, crushed
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 14 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs and melted margarine. place mixture in a 9 inch pie pan and press firmly into bottom and sides of pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes.

easy oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). soak raisins in hot water and set aside.
• in large bowl, sift flour with soda, salt and spices. blend in rolled oats, sugar and nuts. in a separate bowl, beat eggs with fork and add oil, vanilla, and raisins and water mixture. pour into dry ingredients, stirring until well mixed. drop by teaspoonfuls about two inches apart ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden.

garlic chicken and grapes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons dijon-style prepared mustard
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 cups seedless green grapes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• combine mustard, soy sauce, honey and vinegar. set sauce aside.
• in a 9 x 13 inch pan, combine garlic and oil. place chicken in pan skin side down.
• if using thighs, bake covered at 400 degrees f (205 degrees c) for 25 minutes. if using breasts, bake covered at 400 degrees f (205 degrees c) for 10 minutes. uncover, and turn chicken pieces over. sprinkle with sesame seeds. bake until no longer pink in center, about 15 to 20 minutes. sprinkle grapes over chicken, and bake 5 minutes longer. remove from oven, and arrange chicken and grapes on platter. pass sauce when serving.

pesto spaghetti squash

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 cup kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
• 4 white mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons prepared pesto
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease a baking sheet.
• place squash skin side down on prepared baking sheet. bake until cooked through, about 1 hour. remove from oven; cool for 10 minutes. once squash is cool enough to handle, scrape flesh into string-like strands with a fork. place in a bowl and set aside.
• melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to turn translucent. stir in kale and mushrooms; reduce heat to medium low.
• stir in squash, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, garlic salt, italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook for 2 minutes. remove from stove and place squash mixture in a large bowl.
• stir olive oil and pesto into the squash mixture. slowly add grated parmesan cheese, stirring until evenly mixed.

Simple Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 6 hard-cooked eggs
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
• 1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• slice eggs in half lengthwise and remove yolks; set whites aside. mash yolks with a fork in a small bowl. stir in mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, onion, and celery; mix well. stuff or pipe egg yolk mixture into egg whites. sprinkle with paprika. refrigerate until serving.

Cilantro Chicken And Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (10 ounce) package yellow rice
• 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. dredge chicken in flour to coat. place chicken in the skillet, and cook just until browned on all sides; set aside.
• stir onion, bell pepper, and garlic into the skillet. cook 5 minutes, until tender. pour in chicken broth. mix in the yellow rice, stewed tomatoes, pinto beans, black beans, corn, diced green chile peppers, and cilantro. season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. bring to a boil. return chicken to skillet. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, until rice is tender and chicken juices run clear.

scotch eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 4 eggs
• 2 pounds lamb sausage
• 4 cups dried bread crumbs, seasoned
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs, beaten

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place eggs in saucepan and cover with water. bring to boil. cover, remove from heat, and let eggs sit in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. remove from hot water, cool and peel.
• flatten the sausage and make a patty to surround each egg. very lightly flour the sausage and coat with beaten egg. roll in bread crumbs to cover evenly.
• deep fry until golden brown, or pan fry while making sure each side is well cooked. bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• cut in half and serve over a bed of lettuce and sliced tomatoes for garnish. if mustard is desired it looks beautiful over this.

Peanut Butter Cornflake Crunch Bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 10 cups cornflakes cereal

Recipe

• cook syrup and sugar until mixture comes to a boil. stir constantly; do not overcook.
• remove from heat, add peanut butter, and stir until smooth. pour mixture over cornflakes in a large bowl. mix until cereal is thoroughly coated.
• spread in a buttered 9 x 13 inch pan and press down lightly with buttered hands. when cool, cut into squares.

simple chicken gravy

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup water, or as needed
• 1 (3 pound) roasted chicken (drippings from chicken)

Recipe

• add water to the chicken drippings to make about 1 1/2 cups of liquid in the bottom of the roaster.
• whisk water into the flour until it is thick, but not pasty. whisk the flour/water mixture into the drippings, and put the roaster on the stove over medium heat. stir constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly. add salt and pepper to taste.

Rainbow Veggie Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 yellow squash, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with liquid
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce, undrained
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. stir in zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, and onion. cook 5 minutes, just until tender.
• mix tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, black beans, corn, and chili beans in spicy sauce into the pot. season with chili powder, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. bring to a boil. reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.