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Frosted Eggnog Cookies
By Babycatgrandma
InstructionsPrepare the cookies Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 15 ounces all-purpose flour (approximately 3 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 6 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup good quality eggnog (see notes for brand recommendations)
Grandma Leef's Everyday Meatloaf
By Babycatgrandma
Nick's favorite, love the topping
- 2/3 c dry bread crumbs
- 1 c milk
- 1 1/2 ground beef & pork mixture
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 grated onion
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sage
- dash pepper
Smokin’ Hot Turkey Rutabaga Stew | Trim Down Club
By Babycatgrandma
Directions In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over high heat; add the onions and sauté until skin turns tr...
- 3 Tbsp. / 45 ml olive oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
- 6 tomatoes, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2.2 lb. / 990 gm turkey breast, cut to bite size
- 4 cups / 960 ml water
- 1 cup / 130 gm carrots cut to cubes
- 1 cup / 140 gm rutabaga, cut to cubes
- 1/2 cup / 70 gm black pitted olives
- 2 Tbsp. / 16 gm chili powder
- 1 tsp. / 3 gm red pepper flakes
- 3 Tbsp. / 45 ml hot sauce
Chef John's Dark Chocolate Mousse
By Babycatgrandma
Bring a saucepan of water to a simmer over low heat
- 3 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/8 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
- 1 tiny pinch salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream, chilled
Best Bread Machine Recipe for Honey Oat Bread
By Babycatgrandma
Instructions Add liquids to bread machine pan Add dry ingredients except yeast Add yeast, making sure to keep s...
- 7-9 oz 7-9 oz water room temp
- 1 tsp 1 tsp salt
- 1 1 & 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup quick cook oats
- 2 2 & 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1 & 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
Fresh Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing (Zitronenvinaigrette)
By Babycatgrandma
Directions In a small shallow bowl, whisk together the oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar with a fork
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, to taste
- 2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Kielbasa & Cabbage Soup
By Babycatgrandma
Eating Well recipe
- 8 ounces kielbasa2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 cups diced carrot
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups quartered and thinly sliced cabbage (about 1 pound)
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups diced peeled russet potatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds, toasted and ground
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
- Fresh sauerkrat and/or sour cream for garnish
Grilled Chipotle Salmon With Pineapple Cilantro Rice
By Babycatgrandma
Directions Mix all ingredients for the marinade, reserving 3 tablespoons
- 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 -2 canned chipotle chile in adobo, finely minced
- 3 tablespoons adobo sauce, from the can of chipotle peppers in adobo seasoning
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup dry white wine or 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, undrained
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro, minced
Fermented Cucumber Pickles
By Babycatgrandma
Cucumbers, or simply “pickles,” are a quintessential fermented food
- Equipment:
- Ingredients:
- 3 4 3 4 2 or 4 pounds (1.5 or 2 kg) small, thick-skinned cucumbers
- 2 2 2 quarts (2 L) chlorine-free water
- 1 1⁄2 1⁄2 cup (115 g) sea salt
- to 1 1 cup (250 ml) whey or 1 pint (475 ml) sauerkraut juice, or starter powder from an envelope (optional)
- Seasonings: generous amounts of whole garlic, bay leaf, etc. (optional)
- A few fresh grape or oak leaves, or a couple of black tea bags, for their tannins (optional)
- to to vinegar or apple cider vinegar, boiled and cooled to replace up to half of the water (optional)
Easy Healthy Gluten-free Pumpkin Muffins
By Babycatgrandma
Instructions Mix the dry ingredients together, then add all the rest of the ingredients right on top
- 2/3 c. brown rice flour
- 1/2 c. freshly ground buckwheat flour
- 1/2 c. arrowroot starch (or tapioca starch, corn starch as a last resort) (see below for MANY more gluten-free options, including a starch-free version)
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder*
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 c. honey OR 1 c. sucanat
- 2 eggs OR 2 Tbs. freshly ground flax + 6 Tbs. hot water (see below for more options and instructions for egg-free)
- 1/2 c. melted butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 c. cold water
- 1 1/4 c. pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)