An inventive new take on a classic fall side. 1 2 1/4-pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes (about 8 ounces) 1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh sage leaves 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter,…
Month: March 2011
Toasted Israeli Couscous with Roasted Vegetables
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 green zucchini, bite size pieces 2 yellow zucchini, bite size pieces 6 spears asparagus, trimmed 12 cherry tomatoes 1 red bell pepper, bite size pieces 1 yellow bell pepper, bite size 1/4…
SOUR CHERRY CRISP
“A cherry crisp using sour pie cherries that has an oatmeal crunch topping. This is delicious warm from the oven with ice cream. Fresh, frozen, or canned cherries may be used.” INGREDIENTS: · 4 cups pitted sour cherries · 1 1/2 cups white sugar · 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour · · 1 1/2 cups all-purpose…
MUSHROOM BARLEY RISOTTO
Barley replaces rice in this twist on the classic Italian risotto. 4 1/2 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth 2 teaspoons butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup pearl barley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 pound assorted fresh mushrooms (such…
BELL PEPPER AND RICE PILAF
4 tablespoons) butter 1 large red onion, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, seeded, chopped 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded, chopped 2 cups long-grain white rice 4 cups canned low-salt chicken broth 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup toasted pecans. Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell…
Roasted Garlic Bulbs
My daughter is about as crazy about garlic as Walt is. More so than I, these 2 will eat it straight up! They crave it? Be careful when you bite into a pizza they have ordered too… OH man is it garlic’d up! Roasted garlic makes a very tasty spread for crusty bread. It is…
ORANGE POPPY-SEED CAKE WITH BERRIES AND CREME FRAICHE
For the cake 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 1/4 cup poppy seeds 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest 4 large eggs, separated 2/3 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 teaspoon cream…
Jeff’s Favorite Apple Cake
Jeff’s Favorite Apple Cake 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1 cup oil 6 tbsp water or orange juice 3 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 8-10 apples pared and sliced thin 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup icing sugar, if desired. (I dont) Beat eggs, sugar,…
Spinach-and-Sausage-Stuffed Peppers
“I may never use ground meat in my peppers again,” Smaller Italian frying peppers are much easier to brown in a skillet than the typical green bell peppers, and they also cook faster. 1. One 5-ounce bag baby spinach 2. 2 slices of white sandwich bread, finely chopped ( I used whole wheat) 3. 1/4…
Hot Pepper Jelly
Hot Pepper Jelly 3 large red bell peppers 1 large green bell peppers 6 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar 2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 9 ounces liquid pectin Cut the bell peppers into 1-inch pieces and in a food processor chop them vety fine. Transfer the chopped peppers to a…
SOUR CREAM BRAN MUFFINS
This is the Rolls-Royce of bran muffin recipes. 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 large egg, beaten lightly 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup dark molasses 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup bran cereal In a…
Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake Ingredients 19 oz pkg, chocolate cake mix 1pkg (4 serving size) instant chocolate pudding 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt 3 eggs 1/2 cup veg oil 1/2 cup cold water 6 oz pkg chocolate chips Procedure In your Processor steel knife, combine all ingredients except chocolate chips, process for 2…
Morning Glory Muffins
Makes 18 muffins Bake: 18 minutes Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped (1-1/3 cups) 1-1/4 cups finely shredded carrots 1/2 cup raisins 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple (juice pack), undrained 2/3 cup cooking…
Best Coffee Cake
SOUR CREAM-ORANGE COFFEE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE-PECAN STREUSEL streusel here is both a filling and a topping — for twice the crunch and flavor. Streusel 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled salted butter, diced 1 cups coarsely chopped pecans 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Cake 3 cups…
Lemon Layer Cake
LEMON LAYER CAKE WITH LEMON CURD AND MASCARPONE You’ll need a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch star tip to create the decorative rosettes. Lemon curd 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 large eggs 3 large egg yolks 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Cake 6 large…
Monica’s Cheesecake.
34 graham wafers(make into crumbs-about 4 cups) 1/4 lb. butter, melted Mix butter together with crumbs and press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 or 10 inch springform pan. 2 large pkgs. cream cheese 3 eggs 1 c. sugar Mix together until smooth and pour over graham crust. Bake for approximately…
Frozen Raspberry Layer Cake
Frozen Raspberry Layer Cake 2 10 3/4-ounce frozen pound cakes, crusts removed, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices 3 cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 4 cups raspberry sorbet, slightly softened 1 pint fresh raspberries, rinsed and picked over 3 tablespoons Chambord or other raspberry-flavored liqueur DIRECTIONS: 1. Prepare the pan: Trace and cut out a 9-inch…
Blueberry Lemon Crumble Cake
Blueberry Lemon Crumble Cake CAKE 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teasoons lemon juice 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups fresh blueberries 1 1/2 cups sour cream STREUSEL TOPPING 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4…
CHOCOLATE AND MIXED NUT TART IN COOKIE CRUST
this is a keeper, CHOCOLATE AND MIXED NUT TART IN COOKIE CRUST The sweet, nutty filling might remind you of a pecan pie — with melted chocolate chips. Crust 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 1 tablespoon chilled salted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons (or…
Blima’s Berry Cake
This came out amazing. Very important to toss the berries with the 2 tablespoons of flour, this prevents them from sinking to the bottom, and please do the glaze part, it really makes the cake. Enjoy. Ingredients: Cake · 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature · 1 2/3 cup sugar · 3 x large…
Orange-Soaked Bundt Cake
This cake is moist and delicious. You’ll need a thin skewer to poke holes in the cake. Serve the cake garnished with slices of peeled oranges macerated with a little sugar and rum. For the cake: 10 oz. (2-1/4 cups) all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 6 oz….
Very Lemony Cake
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1/3 cup grated lemon zest (6 to 8 large lemons) 3 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided 3/4 cup plain…
Creamy Creamless Butternut Squash Soup
1 celery rib, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons fine-quality extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb winter squash such as butternut, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 lb boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 1 teaspoons salt 4 cups boiling…
THREE BERRY BUTTER CAKE
This cake, bursting with berries, is perfect for a picnic. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 2 hr 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 large eggs at room temperature 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest 2 teaspoons baking powder 1…
Peach Cake
Peach Cake INGREDIENTS: · 4 eggs · 2 cups granulated sugar · 1 cup vegetable oil · 3 cups all-purpose flour · 1 teaspoon salt · 1 tablespoon baking powder · 1/4 cup orange juice · 2 teaspoons vanilla extract · 2 cups sliced fresh or frozen peaches · 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional ·…
Split Pea Soup
1 cup chopped yellow onions 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups medium-diced carrots (3 to 4 carrots) 1 cup medium-diced red boiling potatoes, unpeeled (3 small) 1 pound dried split green peas 8 cups chicken stock or water…
Peach Blueberry Cake
PEACH BLUEBERRY CAKE This cake bakes for a long time at a moderate temperature, which helps keep the ripe fruit from bursting and releasing its juices. The easy-to-make pastry bakes up moist and crumbly, with a texture that’s like a cross between a biscuit and a cake. For pastry 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2…
CHERRY COFFEE CAKE
Prep: 30 min Baking 45 min Coffee Cake Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup Butter, softened 1 cup Sour Cream or plain yogurt 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling* Topping Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose…
One Bowl Blueberry Cake
2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup orange juice 1 3/4 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups fresh blueberries Mix all ingredients, excellept Blueberries together in a bowl until smooth, carefully add berries. Pour into a greased 9×9 pan bake at 350 deg for 1 hour.
Mango Swirl Cheesecake
Ingredients: Crust · 1 1/3 cup all purpose flour · 1 1/3 cup graham crumbs · 1 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut · 3 tbsp sugar · 2 teaspoons lime zest · 1 cup unsalted butter, melted Fruit Filling · 2 tbsp unsalted butter · 2 fresh mangoes, peeled and sliced · 1/4 cup sugar ·…
Date Cake
Delicious warm from the oven and moist enough to be enjoyed at room temperature with a cold glass of milk. Note: When you are chopping the dates, dust them with a bit of flour to prevent them from sticking to the knife. Ingredients For the cake 1/2 pound Medjool dates, pitted and coarsely chopped 7…
Sour Cream Streusel Coffee Cake
This cake is scrumptious when it is warm from the oven. But it is equally delicious the next day, if there is any left. This is a classic sour cream coffee cake but we’ve added chocolate to make it even better. Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1-1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 cups…
APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE
This moist cake keeps beautifully for a day or two after you make it. Cake Nonstick vegetable oil spray 3 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1 3/4 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored,…
Lemon Angel Food Cake
2 cups sifted superfine sugar, divided 1 1/3 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising) ( if you use regular flour 1 cup flour and ¼ cup corn starch 1 1/2 cups egg whites, at room temperature (10 to 12 eggs) 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract…
Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
preheat oven to 350 degrees F. · 2 1/4 cups flour · 3/4 cup sugar · 3/4 cup margarine or butter, very cold and cut into slices · 1 egg · 3/4 cup sour cream · 1 teaspoon almond extract · 1/2 teaspoon baking powder · 1/2 teaspoon baking soda · 1/4 teaspoon salt ·…
Caramel–Topped Cheesecakes Oat–Pecan Crust
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned), uncooked 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1–1/4 cups packed light brown sugar, divided 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup sour cream 3/4 cup butterscotch caramel topping…
Pear-Cranberry Crumble
Serves 8 You could also make the crumble in individual ramekins; just check on it sooner, as it will likely cook more quickly in the ramekins. Ingredients FOR THE CRUMBLE TOPPING 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup old-fashioned (not quick cooking) oatmeal 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar Pinch of kosher salt 13…
Yogurt and Pistachio Cake
Ingredients : 1 cup Pistachios, raw, unsalted 1 cup flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 6 Eggs separated, and at room temperature 1 1/4 cup Sugar 3/4 cup Yogurt 1/2 cup Extra-virgin olive oil Method : Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Toast pistachios in the oven until crisp but not brown, about 15…
Chocolate Nut Upside-Down Cake
For the toasted nuts, I like a mixture of whole pecans (roughly chopped after toasting ), slivered almonds, and small walnut pieces. This cake is easiest to cut with a serrated knife at room temperature. It’s still delicious a day after baking, but I can’t guarantee it will be around that long. Serves eight to…
Everybody Loves Cupcakes
The trend in snacks for the last few years has been the cupcake. Grown-ups are regularly dropping two or three bucks a pop to grab a quick taste of sugared remembrance, taking a moment to be a kid again before going back to the adult world. Either way, where a full slice of cake may…
RASPBERRY CAKE WITH MARSALA, CREME FRAICHE, AND RASPBERRIES
Raspberries are both baked in this tender, moist cake and served with it. 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup Marsala 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 14 tablespoons (1 3/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup plus 4…
Heavenly Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake
Cake 1 cup melted butter 2 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup milk 1 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups flour 3/4 cup cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Filling 12 ounces cream cheese 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries 1. Preheat oven…
Yummy Carrot Cake
Carrot Cake 3 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup buttermilk 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained 2 cups grated carrots 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup flaked coconut…
Apple Cake With Honey Sauce
Ingredients: For the cake • 5 to 6 firm apples, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices I used Granny Smith • 2 teaspoons cinnamon • 2 1/4 cups sugar • 3 cups flour, plus more for dusting the pan • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 1 cup canola oil • 4 large eggs • 1/3…
Chocolate Nut Sour Cream Coffeecake
2/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup sugar ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 1/2 cups ,Granulated sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Grated…
Olive Oil Cake
Mmm, this Olive Oil Cake Recipe is truly delicious. It produces a light but moist cake with a citrus tang, which contains no fat other than olive oil – a healthy choice. I did cut the oil to 1 cup, still very moist and light. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon…
Black Bean Salad
Ingredients: 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered (gently squeeze out seeds) ½ cup minced onion 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed ½ cup diced red bell pepper 2 TBS pumpkin seeds coarsely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil…
Blueberry Cream Cheese Cake
This was just fabulous! INGREDIENTS: Cake 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups all purpose flour 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup milk Cream Cheese Filling 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 2 cups blueberries…
Peach, Lemon and Honey Cake
Ingredients: 4 ripe peaches pitted and each cut into 8 wedges juice from 1 fresh lemon 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon unsalted butter For the cake: Nonstick cooking spray 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of salt ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons grated lemon…
Yogurt-Marmalade Cake
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 heaping cup of plain, lowfat yogurt 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Zest of 1 lemon 1/2 cup Canola oil 1/2 cup prepared orange marmalade 1/4 cup yogurt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray loaf pan with nonstick baking spray…
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