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The Bee's Knees
By Hklbrries
"Whip up some of the offerings from two new cookbooks and you'll be transported south of the Mason-Dixon Line faste...
- The Bee's Knees:
- 4 ounces gin
- 1 1/2 ounces Honey Syrup (recipe follows)
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Lemon curls (optional garnish)
- Honey Syrup:
- 1 1/2 cups honey
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon zest
Easy Coleslaw
By Hklbrries
"Waneta Stephens of Mount Pulaski, IL, sent in her recipe for Easy Coleslaw
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp prepared mustard
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
- 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups ice water
To understand sodium labels, learn salty language
By Hklbrries
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- Use this glossary to decode sodium-related claims, which are regulated by the federal government.
- Sodium free (or zero sodium, no sodium, without sodium, free of sodium, trivial source of sodium): Fewer than 5 milligrams of sodium per serving.
- Very low in sodium: No more than 35 mg per serving.
- Low in sodium: No more than 140 mg per serving.
- Light in sodium: At least 50 percent less sodium per serving than a full-sodium version.
- Reduced sodium (or lower sodium, less sodium): At least 25 percent less sodium per serving than a full-sodium version of the same food.
- Unsalted (or no salt added, without added salt): No salt was added during processing. If the food is not sodium-free, the label must say, "Not a sodium-free food."
- Healthy: For an individual food, no more than 480 mg of sodium per serving. For a meal (think frozen dinner), no more than 600 mg.
Cornmeal Pone
By Hklbrries
Mix 1 quart cornmeal with 1 teaspoon salt, a little melted lard, and cold water enough for a soft dough
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Chocolate Cheesecake Climax
By Hklbrries
Place all ingredients in a blender and mix on high speed for 2 minutes
- 2 cups plain low-fat soy milk
- 1 banana, in chunks
- 1 (8 ounce) package low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 (12 ounce) package soft silken tofu
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
Tofu or Soybean Curd
By Hklbrries
Tofu is made from soybeans similiar to the way cheese is made from milk
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Diane's Christmas Pecans
By Hklbrries
Position a rack in the center of the oven
- 2 egg whites at room temperature (do not use refrigerated liquid egg whites)
- 1/8 tsp. kosher or sea salt
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 pound shelled large or jumbo pecan halves
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
Italian Bean Salad
By Hklbrries
Serve this delicious salad warm in the winter or chilled in the summer
- 1 pound dry white beans or borlotti beans, washed, picked over, and soaked overnight for at least 6 hours
- 1 large white or yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 6 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 medium or large red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 red bell pepper, cut in thin 1-inch-long slices
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley, or a combination
- 1 tsp chopped fresh sage
- Freshly ground black pepper
Crazy for Kebabs - Skewer Like a Pro with These Tips
By Hklbrries
Summer’s winding down, but there’s still plenty of time left to fire up the grill
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Honey-Cornbread Muffins
By Hklbrries
Heat oven to 375 F. Butter a 12-cup muffin tin
- 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 3/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup honey