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Hearty Chick Pea Soup
By Nyneve
Saute in oil -- celery, carrot, onion, garlic
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 rib celery chopped
- 1 med carrot chopped
- 1 med onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teasp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground tumeric
- 1/4 tsp ground giger
- Pinch of saffron - optional
- 2 cups veggie broth
- 1 can (15 oz) chic peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14 oz) diced or stewed tomatoes
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
Grandma Nellie's Apple Pie
By Nyneve
"Is there another person in the whole world who can make an apple pie equal to my mother's? And it tastes best when
- Filling
- 5 to 6 cups (about 2 1/2 pounds) peeled and thinly sliced apples (Cortland, McIntosh or Rome Beauty)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Minute tapioca granules
- 1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- Pinch or two of white sugar to sprinkle on top of crust before baking.
- Combine apples, sugar, tapioca, spice and salt in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Pastry
- 2 2/3 cups flour
- 1 cup Crisco shortening
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs 1/2 cup cold water (amount can vary +/-)
Salmon Stuffed Ravioli
By Nyneve
I had a lot of left over ingredients in the refrigerators at the beginning of this past week from a wedding we cate...
- 4 14.5 oz. of canned salmon
- 3 1/2 cups of ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Chocolate Baklava
By Nyneve
From Cooking Light Magazine, December 2009
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
- 1 cup hazelnut-chocolate spread (such as Nutella)
- 1/2 cup toasted hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted pistachios, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup blanched toasted almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- 24 (14 x 9–inch) sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Cherry Almond Blueberry Cinnamon Oatmeal Breakfast
By Nyneve
Forget about those little sugar-laden packets of instant oatmeal
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 handful dried cherries and dried blueberries
- 1 handful raw almonds
- 1 spoonful of cinnamon
- 1 spoonful of flax seed or wheat germ
- 3/4 cup boiling water
Chicken with Prosciutto and Sage
By Nyneve
In a shallow bowl, stir together flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 4 fresh whole sage leaves, plus 4 minced leaves
- 4 (6 to 8 ounces each) chicken cutlets
- 4 slices (3 ounces) thinly sliced prosciutto
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup reduced-sodium canned chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cold butter
Pumpkin Muffins
By Nyneve
Blend wet ingredients together, then add in dry
- 2 cups cooked pumpkin
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt
- 1 stick butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 medium eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 4 cups flour
Mrs. Ricardi's Bread and Pizza Dough
By Nyneve
"My family's idea of a party is to make a batch of this dough, invite friends in, and have each make their favorite...
- 2.5 cups warm water
- 1.5 packages dry yeast
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup oil
- 1 TB salt
- 2 TB sugar
- 9 cups all purpose flour
Swedish Spritz Cookies
By Nyneve
Cream butter, sugar. Add egg, vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Banana Bread
By Nyneve
From Better Homes and Gardens
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1-1/2 cups mashed banana (about 3 bananas)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cooking oil or melted butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 recipe Streusel-Nut Topping (optional)