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Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake
By tinathorn
Coconut Flour Chocolate Cake is the gluten-free, chocolate indulgence, rich, and moist cake made from coconut flour...
- 1/4 cup Naked Chocolate or a quality cocoa, about 30-grams or 1-ounce
- 1/4 cup coconut flour, see notes, about 35-grams or 1.25-ounces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder, about 7-grams
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch of sea salt
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or organic maple syrup, about 3 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 cup macadamia nut oil or melted coconut oil or melted butter, about 60-milliliters or 2-ounces
Mrs. Fields' Gingerbread Men
By á-46246
Mrs. Fields' Gingerbread Men are the perfect cookies to get your whole family in the holiday spirit this year
- COOKIES:
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 cup raisins, about 3-ounces, optional
- ICING:
- 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons milk
Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
By á-11135
Quick and easy french toast strips are prepared in an air fryer, making it easy to make french toast for a weekday
- 4 pieces of sliced bread - whatever kind and thickness desired
- 2 tablespoons soft butter or margarine
- 2 eggs, gently beaten
- Salt
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground cloves
- Icing sugar and/or maple syrup for garnish and serving
- Cooking spray
Gluten Free Oat Flour Carrot Cake Muffins
By tinathorn
Looking for a quick bread for gluten-free and nut-free diets? These carrot muffins made with oat flour are so good,
- 1 1/2 cups oats, ground into flour, or 1 cup oat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon powdered stevia extract (use more for a sweeter muffin)
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/3 cup buttermilk or homemade buttermilk (add 1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to a measuring cup, then add enough milk to equal 1/3 cup.)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup carrot, finely grated
- 1/4 cup raisins, optional
Quinoa, Zucchini, & Leek Curried Kugel
By blum099
Add a little spice to your typical kugel dish with this curry powder-infused, nutrient-rich recipe
- 1 leek, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup of quinoa
- 1 cup of water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 clove of garlic
- 2 medium-sized zucchini, sliced
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Tomato Artichoke Appetizers
By á-4202
Looking for a great appetizer? Try this award winning recipe for tomatoes and artichokes with parmesan
- 2 cups biscuit mix
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon onion juice, if desired
- 1 jar (7.5-ounce) marinated artichokes, chopped
- 30 thin slices from 4 to 5 plum (Roma) tomatoes
- Parsley sprigs
California Barbecued Beans, adapted from Cook's Country
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I adapted this recipe for California Barbecued Beans after making it, the first time
- EASY HOMEMADE TACO SAUCE:
- 8 slices thick cut bacon , chopped
- 1 onion, chopped fine
- 6 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 pound pink kidney beans , soaked overnight and drained
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup canned tomato puree
- 1 cup bottled taco sauce*
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon dry mustard
- Salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant minced onion
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Crab & Ricotta Cannelloni
By jenlin
Rich ricotta and succulent crab meat come together bechamel-based pasta dish
- BECHAMEL SAUCE:
- 1 (8-ounce) box cannelloni or manicotti pasta, about 12 shells
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup parmesan, grated, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Key Lime Pie Martini
By á-18433
Key Lime Pie Martinis are the perfect refreshing and fun alcoholic beverage to serve at any summer soiree
- 3 tablespoons Licor 43 or your favorite vanilla liqueur
- 1 tablespoon lemon-flavored vodka
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream, whipped with 2 teaspoons sugar, or 2 tablespoons Cool Whip
- 1 lime wedge, to garnish
- 1/2 tablespoons finely crushed graham cracker crumbs, to garnish martini glass
Soft Apple Spice Cookies
By margiekyle
These soft apple spice cookies are easy to make and delicious! Give this recipe as try, it will become one of your
- 2 granny smith apples
- 2 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- .13 teaspoon ground cloves
- .13 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup tart dried cherries
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- FROSTING
- 1/2 cUP packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup walnuts
Rosemary-Scented Dinner Rolls
By DreiFromBK
Moist and fragrant rolls elegantly garnished with a sprig of rosemary
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus melted butter
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
- 18 (1 1/2-inch) rosemary sprigs
Pine Nut & Feta Cheese Ball
By LRay
Toasted pine nuts coat this herbed feta cheese ball
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 ounces feta, crumbled, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- Kosher salt
- 3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, chopped
- Crackers, for serving
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