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Meyer Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
These lemon poppy seed scones take only 10 minutes to make and super delicious with a cup of coffee or tea
- GLAZE:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, lightly spooned into measuring cups and leveled with a knife
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt (decrease or omit if using salted butter)
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 8 tablespoons frozen unsalted butter (if using salted butter, cut down on salt)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or half and half, or heavy cream)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon Pure Lemon Oil (optional)
- Zest 1 Meyer lemon (Eureka lemons work fine, too)
- 1/4 cup strained lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoons half & half (or heavy cream)
- 1 1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Pinto Beans Cowgirl Style
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
While I keep canned beans in my pantry for emergencies, I much prefer to soak and cook my own beans
- 4 cups pinto beans (soaked in water, overnight)
- 4 slices of thick cut bacon (or ham hock, or salt pork or ham)
- 1 hamhock, optional (I had one in the freezer, so I added with bacon...we love the flavor)
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, finely minced (this is my own personal touch)
- 1 to 2 onions, finely chopped (I love them, so in they went)
- Seasonings (after beans cooked, and to taste)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 teaspoons of ground black pepper
- Dash of hot sauce (we love it)
- 1 tablespoon cumin, optional (I love it, so I added that)
Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Linguine with Fried Sage
By Brandymoe
Try this super fresh and seasonal dish this fall! Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Linguine with Fried Sage is perfect...
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
- 2 pound butternut or kabocha squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into small 1/2-inch pieces, about 3 cups
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, up to 1/4 teaspoon for spicier pasta sauce
- sea salt and/or Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (12-ounce) whole grain linguine or fettuccine
- shaved Parmesan or Pecorino and/or smoked salt, optional, to garnish
Pepparkakor (Swedish Gingerbread)
By á-178044
These thin, crisp Pepparkakor (Swedish Gingerbread) cookies flavored with ginger, cloves, and cinnamon are addictin...
- 7.9 ounces plain flour
- 2.1 ounces unsalted butter
- 2.6 ounces light muscavado sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon golden syrup
- 3 to 4 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
Root Beer Baked Beans with Bacon
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
From "Cuisine At Home Magazine" With smoky bacon, sweet root beer, and a buttery bread crumb topping, everyone’s ...
- BEANS:
- 4 strips thick-sliced bacon, diced
- SWEAT:
- 2 cups diced onions
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- DEGLAZE:
- 2 cups root beer
- 2 cans pinto beans (15-ounces each), drained and rinsed
- 1 can tomato purée (10.75-ounces)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons each, Worcestershire sauce and cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon each, Tabasco sauce, root beer extract, and kosher salt
- TOPPING, PULSE:
- 3 slices white bread, buttered
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
Strawberry Griddle Cakes
By á-165730
Strawberry Griddle Cakes are the perfect Sunday morning treat after a busy weekend! Fresh strawberries and maple sy
- 1 1/4 cups sifted flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup roughly chopped strawberries
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Butter and maple syrup, to serve
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Squares
By á-24534
Just imagine. Luscious pumpkin pie, and creamy cheesecake rolled into one—all for only 90 calories per serving
- CRUST:
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons no-calorie granulated sweetener*
- FILLING:
- 8 ounces light tub-style cream cheese
- 2 large eggs, divided
- 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup no-calorie granulated sweetener*, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 (15-ounce) can 100% packed pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
Vegan Mushroom Ropa Vieja
By andreajayros
Try this Vegan Mushroom Ropa Vieja recipe for dinner tonight and watch as the whole family is impressed by the vibr...
- SOFRITO:
- 6 large Portobello mushroom caps
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon safflower oil
- 1/2 cup sofrito, see recipe below
- 8 to 10 stuffed pimento olives, alcaparrado or other green olives
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon vegan, gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 medium stalks celery, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced, mix colors if possible
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
- fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 medium Spanish onion, cut into large chunks
- 1 medium green pepper, cubanelle, or frying pepper
- 8 garlic cloves
- 3 ajices dulce, optional
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 plum tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks
- 1 red bell peppers, chopped
Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Meringue
By VegasBartender
This sweet potato pie has everything you want
- CRUST:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (made from about 7 1/2-ounces graham crackers, finely ground in processor)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 6 to 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- FILLING:
- 3 pounds medium red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- MARSHMALLOW MERINGUE:
- 1 (7-ounce) jar Kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
Vegan Tofu Turkey (Tofurkey)
By blum099
The crust was crispy and meaty inside
- TOFU TURKEY:
- 5 (14 ounce) tubs extra-firm tofu
- 2 teaspoon ground dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste ( if you want to use vegan bouillon powder, skip the salt)
- MARINADE:
- 1/4 -1/2 cups low sodium tamari or gluten free soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- For the stuffing - approximate measurements, use as per taste ( original recipe in VT 35th anniversary issue, Or use your own stuffing of choice)
- 4 About 4 cups of gluten free bread cubes ( or use oatmeal or whole wheat bread cubes)
- 1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped and toasted
- 1 small-medium red onion
- 1 celery stick
- 1 apple, peeled and diced ( i kept the peel)
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh sage, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro or parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground peppercorns
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cups dried cherries
- 1/2 cup no-salt vegetable broth or water
Cafe' Vienna Coffee Mix - Great Gift Idea!
By á-39535
Enjoy a hot cup of Cafe Vienna coffee whenever you'd like at home
- 1/2 cup instant coffee
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
- 1/4 cup powdered coffee creamer
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup instant butterscotch or vanilla flavored pudding mix
Party-Perfect Meatballs
By jeknudson
These Party-Perfect Meatballs make for an awesome appetizer! Your guests will be begging for the recipe
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 1/2 small red onions, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3/4 cup Panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/3 cup hot pepper jelly
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