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Eggnog Cookies
By Hester
"What a delectable treat for Eggnog lovers everywhere! These cookies have a wonderful spicy aroma and are great tas...
- 1 1/4 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup butter , softened
- 1/2 cup eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies
By Hester
•Preheat oven to 225 F. •Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
- 4 egg whites (at room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- sprinkles (holiday, to decorate)
Raspberry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies
By Hester
1.In the body of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy...
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup + 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 cup raspberry preserves
Mexican Potatoes
By Hester
Spicy fried potatoes with soured cream for dipping, great as part of a Tex-Mex meal
- 800 g potatoes, cut into cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp mild chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- soured cream, to serve
Sourdough Pizza Crust
By Hester
Mix all 6 ingredients in medium bowl
- 3/4 cup sourdough starter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Russian Borscht for 50
By Hester
Bring water to boil in 20 qt
- 12 qts. water
- 5 qts. canned tomatoes
- 12 medium potatoes, halved
- 5 cups onions, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 lbs. butter
- 2 qts. whipping cream
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, finely chopped
- 2 cups carrots, finely grated
- 26 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 beet, whole
- 1 cup beet, finely chopped
- 3 cups green pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cups green onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups potatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh or dried dill, chopped
Classic Margaritas
By Hester
In a pitcher combine triple sec, tequila, lime juice and sugar
- 3 cups Triple Sec (or other orange liqueur)
- 3 cups Tequila
- 1 1/2 cups Lime Juice
- 1 cup Icing Sugar
- Salt
- 9 Limes (wedges)
Halloween Puff Pastry Intestines
By Hester
Filling Scald milk with margarine
- 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry
- 3 cups filling of your choice (savory or sweet)
- 1 egg, beaten
- red food coloring
- small paintbrush
- Vegetable Filling
- 3 cups cooked vegetables (any leftovers will do from corn to tomato to broccoli to lima beans so use anything)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 3 slices bread, cubed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups grated cheese
- 3 eggs, beaten
Blue Ribbon Peanut Butter Cookies
By Hester
Cream butter, peanut butter, both sugars, egg and vanilla
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine (I always use butter)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (crunchy or smooth)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (use to roll cookie balls in)
Jicama Spinach
By Hester
In large nonstick skillet or wok, heat oil; add ginger and garlic
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsps. grated pared ginger root
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup julienned pared jicama
- 1 1/4 low-sodium soy sauce
- 8 cups washed spinach leaves
- 1/4 tsp. fresh ground pepper