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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
4.2/5 (19 Votes)

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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)
4.4/5 (18 Votes)

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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
4.3/5 (15 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (15 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (13 Votes)

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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
4.2/5 (14 Votes)

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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
4.4/5 (14 Votes)

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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
4.1/5 (18 Votes)

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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
4.5/5 (14 Votes)

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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
4.2/5 (38 Votes)

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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
4/5 (56 Votes)

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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
4.3/5 (19 Votes)

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