Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 eggs
• 1 ounce smoked salmon, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed, for garnish
• 1 pinch paprika, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. peel once cold.
• cut eggs in half lengthwise and scoop out yolks. mash the yolks with a fork in a small mixing bowl. mix in the smoked salmon, mayonnaise, lemon juice, yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon dried dill, and the salt and pepper, combining well.
• spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the egg whites and sprinkle with paprika and a bit of additional dried dill.
• carefully cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving.

Hot Damn!® Apple

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 cups apple
• 2 cups spiced
• 2 cups cinnamon schnapps (such as dekuyper® hot damn!®)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• stir apple , spiced , and cinnamon schnapps together in a saucepan over medium heat until hot, about 10 minutes.

Spiked Hot Apple

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 gallon apple
• 3 cinnamon sticks, broken into halves
• 1 orange peel, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons raisins, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves, or to taste
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle spiced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat apple in a large pot over medium heat; add cinnamon sticks, orange peel, raisins, and cloves. simmer apple mixture until flavors have blended, about 30 minutes. remove from heat and stir into apple mixture; strain into a punch bowl or container. serve hot.

Jen's Cranberry Apple Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 pounds tart pink baking apples (such as pink lady®) - peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 pound granny smith apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 meyer lemons, zested
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pie dough for a double-crust pie
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• combine pink apples, granny smith apples, cranberries, brown sugar, flour, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla together in a bowl and stir until apples are completely coated.
• roll out and line a pie dish with 1/2 the dough. pour apple mixture into pie dish. dot apple mixture with butter pieces. roll out remaining 1/2 the dough and top apple mixture with dough. pinch edges of bottom and top crusts together. tuck in dough and crimp to form a border. cut vents in the top of the dough and place pie on a baking sheet.
• bake pie in the preheated oven until apples are tender, filling is bubbling, and crust is golden brown, about 50 minutes. transfer to a wire rack to cool.

islander

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup ice, or as desired
• 2 2/3 cups
• 1 1/3 cups pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon simple syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• put ice in a blender. pour , pineapple juice, half-and-half, and simple syrup over the ice; blend until smooth.

All-day Apple Butter

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped
• 4 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 11 hrs

Ready Time: 11 hrs 30 mins


• place the apples in a slow cooker. in a medium bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. pour the mixture over the apples in the slow cooker and mix well.
• cover and cook on high 1 hour.
• reduce heat to low and cook 9 to 11 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.
• uncover and continue cooking on low 1 hour. stir with a whisk, if desired, to increase smoothness.
• spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate or freeze.

christmas noels

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 fluid ounces sparkling white , chilled
• 1 fluid ounce peach-flavored , chilled
• 2 fluid ounces cranberry juice, chilled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• pour sparkling white and into a glass; top with cranberry juice.

Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 4 cups ice cubes, or as needed
• 3/4 cup
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• fill a large bowl with ice creating an ice bath.
• heat , cream, and butter together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is melted and almost bubbling, about 5 minutes. remove from heat, add confectioners' sugar, and place saucepan in ice bath. beat until frosting is fluffy.

Orange Cream Delight ()

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 6 fluid ounces orange juice
• 2 1/2 fluid ounces vanilla flavored
• ice cubes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• measure the orange juice and into a shaker and add a scoop of ice. cover and shake until the outside is frosty. strain into a glass and serve.

orange meltaway cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 140
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1 beaten egg
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.
• mix the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar in a bowl. in another bowl, beat the butter and 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. mix in orange extract, grated orange zest, and egg. stir in the flour mixture, and blend well.
• drop teaspoon-sized portions of dough about 2 inches apart the parchment lined baking sheets. the cookies will spread out to about 1 1/2 inches when baked.
• bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 14 minutes, until the cookies are light brown. remove from the oven, and sift remaining confectioners' sugar the hot cookies. allow to cool, and store in an airtight container.

Asian Chicken Sliders

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup musselman's® apple butter
• 1/4 small onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon five-spice seasoning
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 slider rolls or small dinner rolls
• pickled jalapenos
• green onions, chopped

Recipe

• combine first six ingredients (through the five-spice seasoning) in your slow cooker. mix well. add the chicken breasts, turning so they are coated with the sauce.
• cover and cook on high for 4 hours. use the back of a wooden spoon to gently shred the chicken. stir so that the shredded chicken is evenly coated with the sauce. set slow cooker to warm and let chicken stand for 15 minutes to soak up the sauce.
• serve the pulled chicken on rolls. top with pickled jalapenos and chopped green onions.

asian dipping sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic and red chile paste, or more to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• stir water and sugar together in a bowl to dissolve the sugar; add soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, lemon juice, garlic and red chile paste, and sesame oil into the water. stir the mixture until smooth; refrigerate until ready to serve.

Cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 fluid ounce creme de cacao
• 1/2 fluid ounce
• 1/2 fluid ounce heavy cream
• 1 cup ice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• combine creme de cacao, , and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker. add ice, cover and shake until chilled. strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

granny smackers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
• 3 fluid ounces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• stir together the , lemonade concentrate and . pour into small glasses, and serve cold.

Frankie's Infamous Punch

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
• 4 scoops sweetened tropical punch flavored drink mix powder
• 2 liters carbonated water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a punch bowl combine orange juice, lemonade and drink mix powder. mix well then gently stir in the carbonated water.

Hibiscus

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 6 cups water
• 3/4 cup dried hibiscus petals
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 (750 milliliter) bottles rose
• 3/4 cup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup elderflower syrup (optional)
• 1/4 cup triple sec
• 1/2 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
• 2 granny smith apples, cut into chunks
• 1 pint strawberries, cut into chunks
• 2 oranges, cut into small chunks
• 1 lemon, cut into small chunks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs 25 mins


• bring water, hibiscus petals, honey, cinnamon sticks, and cardamom to a boil in a large pot. remove from heat and allow to steep for 1 hour; strain. stir , , brown sugar, elderflower syrup, and triple sec into strained hibiscus water until sugar is dissolved. add pineapple, apples, strawberries, oranges, and lemon. refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

quinoa with asian flavors

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. stir in quinoa and allow to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. increase heat and bring to a boil. cover and reduce heat to low. simmer until all liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. fluff quinoa with fork and top with green onions before serving.

Asian Fiesta Chicken Marinade

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup kikkoman soy sauce
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Recipe

• combine kikkoman soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, onion powder, and black pepper. mix well.
• place chicken in marinade and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. grill following your favorite method. serve with your favorite salsa.

Thai Buffalo Wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 15 chicken wings
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• oil for deep frying
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce (such as frank's redhot®)
• 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as sriracha®)
• 1/2 teaspoon thai red chile paste
• 2 tablespoons asian sweet chile sauce (such as mae ploy® sweet chilli sauce)
• 2 tablespoons honey

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• toss chicken wings with the flour in a large non-porous bowl to evenly coat. cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 60 to 90 minutes.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• combine butter, hot pepper sauce, chile-garlic sauce, thai red chile paste, asian sweet chile sauce, and honey in a small saucepan over low heat. heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted completely and the sauce is well blended, about 5 minutes; set aside.
• fry the chicken wings in the hot oil until they become golden brown and are no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes. remove the chicken wings to a serving bowl.
• pour the sauce over the chicken wings; stir to coat.

mint and fruit smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 cup red seedless grapes, frozen
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 3 frozen strawberries
• 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
• 3 fresh mint leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place frozen grapes, applesauce, and lime juice into a blender. puree until smooth. add frozen strawberries, cubed pineapple, and mint leaves. pulse a few times until the strawberries and pineapple are in small bits.

Chocolate Chocolate Milkshake

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups premium quality chocolate ice cream
• 2 (1.65 ounce) bars dark chocolate candy bars, diced
• 1/2 cup whipped cream
• 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings, for garnish
• 1/4 cup whipped cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• combine the ice cream, diced chocolate, and 1/2 cup whipped cream in a blender. blend until smooth. pour into glasses, and garnish with 1/4 cup whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Mint Patties

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup margarine
• 3 tablespoons corn syrup
• 2 drops peppermint oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, cream together confectioners' sugar and margarine. blend in corn syrup and peppermint oil. adjust peppermint oil to taste. chill 30 to 60 minutes, until firm enough to form into patties.
• shape into balls or patties and chill again for 30 minutes more. eat as is or dip in melted chocolate and chill again before serving.

Frankie's Infamous Punch

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
• 4 scoops sweetened tropical punch flavored drink mix powder
• 2 liters carbonated water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a punch bowl combine orange juice, lemonade and drink mix powder. mix well then gently stir in the carbonated water.

Mint Patties

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup margarine
• 3 tablespoons corn syrup
• 2 drops peppermint oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, cream together confectioners' sugar and margarine. blend in corn syrup and peppermint oil. adjust peppermint oil to taste. chill 30 to 60 minutes, until firm enough to form into patties.
• shape into balls or patties and chill again for 30 minutes more. eat as is or dip in melted chocolate and chill again before serving.

mint and fruit smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 cup red seedless grapes, frozen
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 3 frozen strawberries
• 1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
• 3 fresh mint leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place frozen grapes, applesauce, and lime juice into a blender. puree until smooth. add frozen strawberries, cubed pineapple, and mint leaves. pulse a few times until the strawberries and pineapple are in small bits.

Asian Fiesta Chicken Marinade

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup kikkoman soy sauce
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Recipe

• combine kikkoman soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, onion powder, and black pepper. mix well.
• place chicken in marinade and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. grill following your favorite method. serve with your favorite salsa.

quinoa with asian flavors

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. stir in quinoa and allow to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. increase heat and bring to a boil. cover and reduce heat to low. simmer until all liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. fluff quinoa with fork and top with green onions before serving.

Hibiscus

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 6 cups water
• 3/4 cup dried hibiscus petals
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 (750 milliliter) bottles rose
• 3/4 cup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup elderflower syrup (optional)
• 1/4 cup triple sec
• 1/2 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
• 2 granny smith apples, cut into chunks
• 1 pint strawberries, cut into chunks
• 2 oranges, cut into small chunks
• 1 lemon, cut into small chunks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs 25 mins


• bring water, hibiscus petals, honey, cinnamon sticks, and cardamom to a boil in a large pot. remove from heat and allow to steep for 1 hour; strain. stir , , brown sugar, elderflower syrup, and triple sec into strained hibiscus water until sugar is dissolved. add pineapple, apples, strawberries, oranges, and lemon. refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

Chocolate Chocolate Milkshake

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups premium quality chocolate ice cream
• 2 (1.65 ounce) bars dark chocolate candy bars, diced
• 1/2 cup whipped cream
• 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings, for garnish
• 1/4 cup whipped cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• combine the ice cream, diced chocolate, and 1/2 cup whipped cream in a blender. blend until smooth. pour into glasses, and garnish with 1/4 cup whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Thai Buffalo Wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 15 chicken wings
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• oil for deep frying
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce (such as frank's redhot®)
• 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as sriracha®)
• 1/2 teaspoon thai red chile paste
• 2 tablespoons asian sweet chile sauce (such as mae ploy® sweet chilli sauce)
• 2 tablespoons honey

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• toss chicken wings with the flour in a large non-porous bowl to evenly coat. cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 60 to 90 minutes.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• combine butter, hot pepper sauce, chile-garlic sauce, thai red chile paste, asian sweet chile sauce, and honey in a small saucepan over low heat. heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted completely and the sauce is well blended, about 5 minutes; set aside.
• fry the chicken wings in the hot oil until they become golden brown and are no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 15 minutes. remove the chicken wings to a serving bowl.
• pour the sauce over the chicken wings; stir to coat.

Rhubarb Meringue Squares

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• crust:
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• filling:
• 3 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• topping:
• 2 egg whites
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8x8 inch square baking dish.
• in a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1/4 cup sugar until smooth. beat in the egg and vanilla. combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the butter mixture until a stiff dough forms. press the dough into the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of the prepared pan.
• bake crust for 15 minutes, or until firm.
• in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the rhubarb, 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and 3 tablespoons water. bring to a boil, and cook until rhubarb is tender, about 10 minutes. mix remaining 2 tablespoons of water with the cornstarch, and stir into the saucepan. cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thickened. remove from heat, and spread over the baked crust.
• in a medium glass or metal bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. gradually add remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, continuing to beat until whites form stiff peaks. spread meringue over the layer of rhubarb sauce, and sprinkle coconut over the top.
• bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the meringue is golden brown. cool completely before cutting into squares.

eggnog

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 quart milk
• 1 pint heavy cream
• 12 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pint whiskey
• 12 egg whites
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a large bowl, blend the milk, cream, egg yolks, vanilla and whiskey using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy. in a separate bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. gradually sprinkle in the sugar while continuing to whip until stiff. fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture, and pour into a punch bowl or large pitcher. serve in mugs or cups garnished with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

All-day Apple Butter

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped
• 4 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 11 hrs

Ready Time: 11 hrs 30 mins


• place the apples in a slow cooker. in a medium bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. pour the mixture over the apples in the slow cooker and mix well.
• cover and cook on high 1 hour.
• reduce heat to low and cook 9 to 11 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.
• uncover and continue cooking on low 1 hour. stir with a whisk, if desired, to increase smoothness.
• spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate or freeze.

authentic mandelbrot

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup whole almonds
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped orange zest
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spread almonds a baking sheet and toast in preheated oven until fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes. cool, then coarsely chop the almonds.
• reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease a baking sheet.
• combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon zest, and orange zest in a large bowl. beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. beat in eggs one at a time.
• whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. add to butter-egg mixture and mix on low speed just until blended. stir in chopped almonds.
• divide dough in half. grease hands to prevent sticking. on prepared baking sheet, shape each half into a flattened log, about 9 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide, and 1 inch tall.
• bake in preheated oven until light brown, about 25 minutes. remove from oven and allow to cool 5 minutes. slice logs diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. arrange slices flat on baking sheet. bake until bottoms are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. flip cookies and bake until other sides are lightly browned, about 10 minutes more.

Candied Apples I

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 apples
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup white corn syrup
• 1/2 cup water
• 8 cinnamon red hot candies
• 1 teaspoon red food coloring

Recipe

Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• insert a wooden craft stick into the bottom of each apple. butter a baking sheet and set aside.
• combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. heat, without stirring, to 270 to 290 degrees f (132 to 143 degrees c), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard but pliable threads. remove from heat and stir in candies and food coloring until just mixed.
• holding each apple by its stick, quickly twirl in syrup, tilting pan to cover apple. lift out of syrup, turning to allow drips to adhere to apple. place apples on prepared baking sheet to cool completely.

Strawberry Fudge

Ingredients

• Servings: 0.75
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
• 3 cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 3/4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• butter a 9x9 inch dish.
• combine milk, sugar and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; boil. stir in strawberries and lemon juice. heat, stirring constantly, to between 234 and 240 degrees f (112 to 116 degrees c), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
• remove from heat and quickly spread in prepared pan. let cool before cutting and serving.

baked pears with and walnut cream

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 pears, peeled
• 10 fluid ounces red , or more to taste
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out and reserved
• 1 orange, peeled and juiced (peel reserved)
• 7 ounces shelled walnuts, divided
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• arrange pears in an oven-proof pan with a tight-fitting lid; add red , 1/2 cup brown sugar, vanilla bean and seeds, and the peel and juice of 1 orange. bring pear mixture to a boil; sprinkle with half the walnuts.
• bake the pear mixture in the preheated oven until pears are tender, 20 to 30 minutes, basting pears with red syrup every 10 minutes. remove from oven and cool; remove the vanilla bean and orange peel from the red syrup.
• arrange the remaining walnuts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until toasted and fragrant, 5 minutes.
• place the toasted walnuts in a food processor and pour in the red syrup; pulse until paste-like consistency. transfer to a bowl. whisk cream, sour cream, zest and juice of 1 orange, and 2 teaspoons brown sugar into walnut-red paste until smooth.
• serve walnut-cream sauce over baked pears.

Cocktail

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 fluid ounces lemon juice
• 2 fluid ounces
• 2 teaspoons simple syrup
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 4 fluid ounces chilled
• 1 lemon or orange slice for garnish
• 1 maraschino cherry for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• combine lemon juice, , and simple syrup in a collins glass. add ice cubes, fill with , and stir.
• garnish with a slice of lemon or orange and a maraschino cherry.

Bacon And Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 cups water
• 3 cups instant white rice (such as minute®)
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
• 12 slices bacon
• 1 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup soy sauce, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• bring water to a boil in a saucepan. stir instant white rice into boiling water. cook rice until softened, about 5 minutes.
• heat oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. cook chicken in hot oil until cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 5 to 7 minutes.
• fry bacon in a large wok or skillet over medium-high until hot and cooked through but not yet crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes per side. remove bacon to a plate lined with paper towels. drain fat from wok, reserving 1 to 2 tablespoons of drippings in the bottom of the wok. cut bacon into small pieces.
• return wok to medium-high heat and heat reserved bacon drippings. combine rice, chicken, bacon, green onions, and soy sauce in the wok; cook and stir until evenly mixed and hot, 2 to 3 minutes.

Modern Jewish Low Fat Kugel

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• cooking spray
• 1 (16 ounce) package yolk-free egg noodles
• 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat sour cream
• 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat cottage cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1/2 orange, zested
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. drain.
• gently stir egg noodles, sour cream, cottage cheese, pineapple with juice, eggs, orange juice, cranberries, melted butter, sugar, applesauce, orange zest, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. spoon the noodle mixture into prepared baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until kugel is set and browned on top, 60 to 75 minutes.

Grandma Sylvia's Brisket

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 pounds beef brisket
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 (6 ounce) cans water
• 2 onions, cut into 1-inch wedges
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 11 hrs


• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. brown brisket on both sides and transfer it to a deep pot.
• stir in tomato paste, water, onions, carrots, mushrooms, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. bring to a boil.
• reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until meat is tender, about 2 1/2 hours. transfer to a baking dish, cool, and refrigerate overnight.
• about 1 1/2 hours before serving, preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). skim off fat residue from sauce and slice brisket across the grain. layer beef, vegetables, and sauce in a baking dish.
• cover pan with foil and bake in preheated oven until hot, about 1 hour.

joanie's pesach brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons matzo meal
• 1/2 cup potato starch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease an 8x8 inch square pan.
• melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. remove from the heat and stir in the unsweetened chocolate. set aside.
• in a medium bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer for about 5 minutes. reduce the speed to low, and pour in the chocolate and butter, then stir in the vanilla. in a separate bowl, stir together the matzo meal, potato starch and salt. use a spoon to stir into the chocolate mixture until well blended. mix in the walnuts or chocolate chips if using. pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
• bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the brownies are dry on top and begin to pull away from the sides.

Holiday Cranberry-apple Relish

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups cranberries
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1 orange, peeled and chopped
• 1 tart apple, cored and chopped
• 1 cup dark raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange, apple, raisins, and cinnamon in a large sauce pan. cover saucepan with lid. bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook at a simmer until all the cranberries have burst, 15 to 20 minutes. remove from heat and allow to cool until thickened.

turkey spotlight stealing cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix, divided
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2/3 cup milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish.
• measure 1 cup yellow cake mix and set aside.
• mix remaining yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1 egg together in a bowl. spread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, milk, 3 eggs, and cinnamon together in a bowl. spread pumpkin mixture over cake mix layer in the baking dish.
• combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and reserved 1 cup yellow cake mix together in a bowl; mash with a fork until crumbly. spread crumb mixture over pumpkin mixture layer in baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until cake is lightly browned on top and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes.

date brownies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 30 graham crackers, crushed
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup chopped dates

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch pan.
• mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of the prepared pan to make a pie crust.
• beat sweetened condensed milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. fold walnuts and dates into the milk mixture with a spatula; pour into prepared pie crust.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes; cut into bars while still warm. place each square on a cupcake liner to serve.

Kindertime Cranberry Relish

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 oranges, zested
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 cups fresh cranberries
• 1/2 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• cut zested oranges into quarters. remove and discard remaining pithy skin.
• blend oranges in a blender until pulpy; pour into a bowl with the sugar.
• grind cranberries in the blender until finely chopped; add to sugar and oranges. stir crushed pineapple into the mixture. add about half the orange zest; stir.

Cherry Vanilla Crush Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 (21 ounce) cans lucky leaf® regular or premium cherry pie filling
• 6 egg whites
• 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups crushed saltine crackers
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• in bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. add cream of tartar. beat until stiff then add sugar and vanilla. fold in crushed saltine crackers.
• place mixture in a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. bake for 25 minutes. cool. spread lucky leaf cherry pie filling on top of mixture, then cover with whipped topping. cover and chill 6 to 24 hours.
• cut and serve.

Gramma Beaton's Brown Sugar Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 pounds dry kidney beans, soaked overnight
• 1 pound bacon, diced
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 small onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups water, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ready Time: 14 hrs 10 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). place beans in a dutch oven or large casserole dish. mix in bacon, brown sugar, and onion; season with salt and pepper. add just enough water to barely cover the beans.
• cover, and bake for 6 to 8 hours in the preheated oven. add more water if necessary.

All-day Apple Butter

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped
• 4 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 11 hrs

Ready Time: 11 hrs 30 mins


• place the apples in a slow cooker. in a medium bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. pour the mixture over the apples in the slow cooker and mix well.
• cover and cook on high 1 hour.
• reduce heat to low and cook 9 to 11 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.
• uncover and continue cooking on low 1 hour. stir with a whisk, if desired, to increase smoothness.
• spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate or freeze.

fresh tomato chili sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 35 fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 3 fresh hot chile peppers, seeded and chopped
• 4 red bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cups apple vinegar
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, or amount to taste
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt, or amount to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• place the tomatoes in a large pot over medium heat, and simmer 1 hour. skim off any excess liquid or foam. stir in the chile peppers, bell peppers, onion, vinegar, lime juice, white sugar, brown sugar, and desired amount of salt. reduce heat to low, and simmer 3 to 5 hours until liquid reduces and thickens. adjust seasonings to taste.
• remove chili sauce from heat, and skim off any foam. pour into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headroom. adjust lids. process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water bath.

Maple Glazed Tofu

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)
• 2 tablespoons brown mustard
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (8 ounce) container firm tofu, drained and cubed
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• whisk together maple syrup, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and mustard in a small bowl. set aside.
• heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the tofu. cook and stir until the tofu is evenly browned. stir in syrup mixture and continue to cook until the glaze has reduced. top with sesame seeds.

Sizzling Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3/4 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
• 2 green bell peppers, seeded and cubed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 50 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, combine crunchy peanut butter, cilantro, salsa, brown sugar, soy sauce, salt, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic and green onions; mix well. add chicken to the marinade, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• while the chicken is marinating, soak bamboo skewers in water for one hour so they will not burn on the grill.
• preheat the barbeque to a high heat. or preheat your oven to broil.
• thread chicken skewers like a snake, and in between each loop add a cube of bell pepper.
• grill skewers, turning once, over charcoal for 4 to 6 minutes; or broil, until just browned and cooked through.

Strudel Roll Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 7 tablespoons butter
• 7/8 cup sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 tablespoons any flavor fruit jam
• 5/8 cup raisins
• 1 1/8 cups flaked coconut
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup sesame seeds
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Recipe

• in a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, butter or margarine, and sour cream into a soft dough. chill one hour.
• to make filling: combine the raisins, coconut, chopped nuts, and sesame seeds.
• roll out one third of the dough to a thin sheet. spread with one third of the jam. sprinkle one third of the filling on the jam. roll into a log jellyroll-fashion. repeat two more times. cut rolls into 1 - 2 inch cookies and place on greased cookie sheets.
• place cookies on a greased cookie sheet. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 15 to 20 minutes.
• sprinkle with confectioners' sugar while still warm.

Old-fashioned Cranberry Relish

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 2 navel oranges, peel and white pitch completely removed
• 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur (such as cointreau®)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 15 mins


• finely chop about half the cranberries with 1 orange in a food processor; scrape into a glass mixing bowl. repeat process with remaining cranberries and orange.
• finely chop walnuts in the food processor; add to cranberry mixture. stir sugar and orange-flavored liqueur through the cranberry mixture.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 4 hours to overnight.

quinoa with asian flavors

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. stir in quinoa and allow to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. increase heat and bring to a boil. cover and reduce heat to low. simmer until all liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. fluff quinoa with fork and top with green onions before serving.

Asian Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/3 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup oyster sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon chinese five-spice powder (optional)
• 4 pounds chicken wings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• whisk worcestershire sauce, honey, oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, thyme, sesame seeds, and chinese five-spice powder together in a large bowl; add chicken wings and toss to coat completely. let chicken marinate 30 minutes. transfer chicken wings and marinade to a deep baking dish.
• bake wings in the preheated oven, turning and spooning marinade over wings every 20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thick and bubbling, about 90 minutes.

Jian Bing (chinese Crepes)

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons millet flour
• 2 tablespoons soy milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon water, if needed
• 1 tablespoon chinese black bean sauce
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon asian chile pepper sauce, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon water
• cooking spray
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 green onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon torn fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 whole crackers

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• whisk together millet flour, soy milk, and vegetable oil in a bowl to make a batter the consistency of heavy cream. add a teaspoon of water to thin the batter, if necessary.
• mash the black bean sauce in a small bowl with 1 teaspoon of water to make it easy to spread. in a separate small bowl, mix the hot chili sauce with 1 teaspoon of water. set the sauces aside.
• spray a large skillet generously with cooking spray, and heat over medium-low heat. pour the batter into the skillet, and spread evenly to make a thin crepe. cook the crepe for 1 to 2 minutes, until firm. pour the egg evenly over the crepe. cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until the egg is set. sprinkle the crepe with green onion slices and cilantro leaves, pressing them firmly into the cooked egg.
• flip the crepe and spread with bean sauce and chili sauce. place the crackers in the center of the crepe, leaving about 1/4 inch of space between the two crackers. flip the top third of the crepe down over the crackers, flip the bottom third up, and then fold the crepe in half so the crackers are stacked on top of each other in a tidy package. serve hot.

All-day Apple Butter

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped
• 4 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 11 hrs

Ready Time: 11 hrs 30 mins


• place the apples in a slow cooker. in a medium bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. pour the mixture over the apples in the slow cooker and mix well.
• cover and cook on high 1 hour.
• reduce heat to low and cook 9 to 11 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.
• uncover and continue cooking on low 1 hour. stir with a whisk, if desired, to increase smoothness.
• spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate or freeze.

chinese five spice spare ribs

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon chinese five-spice powder
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 pounds lamb short spareribs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ready Time: 5 hrs 35 mins


• combine soy sauce, white vinegar, sesame oil, honey, five-spice powder, garlic, and ginger in a large storage bag. shake to mix well. add ribs to marinade; refrigerate 4 to 8 hours, turning bag occasionally.
• preheat an oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). remove ribs from marinade and place in a roasting pan; cover tightly with aluminum foil.
• cook ribs for one hour, turning occasionally. increase oven temperature to 400 degrees f. remove foil from pan and bake an additional 20 minutes, turning once, until ribs are nicely browned.

quinoa with asian flavors

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. stir in quinoa and allow to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. increase heat and bring to a boil. cover and reduce heat to low. simmer until all liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. fluff quinoa with fork and top with green onions before serving.

cranberry pecan cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups frozen cranberries
• 1 cup pecans
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). generously grease a 2 quart rectangular baking dish.
• spread the cranberries evenly over the bottom of the baking dish, and sprinkle the pecans over the cranberries. spoon 1 cup of sugar over the cranberries and pecans.
• place the eggs into the work bowl of an electric mixer, and beat on high speed about 1 minute, until the eggs are foamy. beat in 1 cup of sugar, the flour, melted butter, and milk, and beat on low until just mixed. the batter will be thick. spread the batter evenly over the cranberry-pecan mixture.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cake is lightly brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. carefully invert the cake a serving plate, so the cranberry-pecan layer is on top. let cool 30 minutes before serving.

quinoa with asian flavors

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. stir in quinoa and allow to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. increase heat and bring to a boil. cover and reduce heat to low. simmer until all liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. fluff quinoa with fork and top with green onions before serving.

easy japanese-style vegan collard greens

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons asian (toasted) sesame oil
• 1 bunch collard greens, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons gomasio (such as eden organic foods®)
• 1 tablespoon mirin (japanese sweet )
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• sea salt to taste (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok until sizzling; add collard greens, gomasio, and mirin. cook until collard greens are tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
• stir garlic into collard green mixture and cook just until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds; remove from heat. season with additional sea salt if desired.

Buttery Cupcakes With Coconut Topping

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• cupcakes
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/3 cup butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup milk
• frosting
• 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper bake cups. sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
• in a large bowl, cream together 1/3 cup butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. add the egg and vanilla and mix well. pour in the flour mixture alternately with 3/4 cup milk; beat well. fill the prepared muffin cups evenly, about half full.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 20 to 25 minutes. remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
• meanwhile, cream 1/4 cup butter with brown sugar until light and fluffy. blend in 2 tablespoons milk until well combined and fold in the coconut, walnuts, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
• with the warm cupcakes in the muffin pan, carefully spread about 2 teaspoons of the frosting on the center of each one. do not spread the frosting all the way to the edge.
• preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
• broil the tops of the cupcakes in the preheated oven until coconut is lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.

Redeye

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 1/2 quarts tomato juice
• 3 cups
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/4 teaspoons celery salt
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as frank's redhot®)
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup pickled pepper juice
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 30 mins


• combine the tomato juice, , lemon juice, lime juice, horseradish, worcestershire sauce, celery salt, hot pepper sauce, black pepper, and pickled pepper juice in a large pitcher; stir. refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. stir in cilantro just before serving.

All-day Apple Butter

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped
• 4 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 11 hrs

Ready Time: 11 hrs 30 mins


• place the apples in a slow cooker. in a medium bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. pour the mixture over the apples in the slow cooker and mix well.
• cover and cook on high 1 hour.
• reduce heat to low and cook 9 to 11 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.
• uncover and continue cooking on low 1 hour. stir with a whisk, if desired, to increase smoothness.
• spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate or freeze.

quinoa with asian flavors

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. stir in quinoa and allow to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. increase heat and bring to a boil. cover and reduce heat to low. simmer until all liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. fluff quinoa with fork and top with green onions before serving.

asian sugar snap pea appetizer

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons garlic flavored olive oil
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 drops chili oil
• 1/4 teaspoon packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat the oven broiler, and move oven rack into the top position.
• place the snap peas a baking pan, drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. spread the snap peas out into a single layer.
• broil the snap peas in the preheated oven until tender, about 5 minutes.
• meanwhile, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, brown sugar, and sesame seeds in a large bowl. when the snap peas come out of the oven, toss them immediately with the sauce.

christmas cookie cut outs

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• frosting:
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup milk
• any color food coloring (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 hrs 40 mins


• sift together flour, cream of tarter, baking soda, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside. beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. beat in the vanilla with the last egg. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. cover and refrigerate dough overnight.
• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). roll out dough on floured surface to 1/2 inch thick. cut into shapes with christmas cookie cutters. place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. if using cutters that have small appendages, such as reindeer legs, reduce the baking time or they will overcook. remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
• beat the butter and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl, mixture will be stiff. add the vanilla and slowly mix in the milk a little at a time until a spreading consistency is reached. stir in food coloring, if desired. make sure cookies are completely cool before frosting.

jalapeno popper wontons

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
• 20 (3.5 inch square) wonton wrappers
• 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
• oil for deep frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese and jalapeno peppers. arrange wonton wrappers a few at a time on a clean dry surface. set a cup or small bowl of water nearby. place about a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture the center of each wrapper. moisten your fingertip in the bowl of water and trace the edges of the wonton wrappers. fold into triangles or follow directions on the package for desired shapes. this part can be done ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen.
• heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). when hot, fry the wontons a few at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes. drain on paper towels. repeat with all of the wontons, then serve with the sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Laura's Famous Aebleskiver

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups white flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 3 eggs, separated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• sift the flour, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. add the buttermilk and egg yolks; stir until you have a batter.
• in a separate large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy until soft peaks form. lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak. fold the egg whites into the prepared batter.
• place an aebleskiver pan over medium heat; prepare each cup with cooking spray. pour the batter into each cup to about 2/3 full. cook until golden brown on each side, using a toothpick to flip, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Dovel Family Oyster Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (8 ounce) cans oysters, drained
• 32 fluid ounces half-and-half
• 1/3 cup butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
• cook the drained oysters in the butter over medium heat until warmed through. stir in half-and-half and bring to a slight simmer. reduce heat, and stir occasionally to prevent boiling or scorching the bottom of the pan. serve hot.

chocolate chip walnut pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
• 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. add eggs, stir until blended. stir in chocolate chips and walnuts. pour into baked pie crust.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly browned and set. serve slightly warm or at room temperature with spiced cream.
• to make spiced cream: mix together whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg.

cranberry ice

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 (12 ounce) packages fresh cranberries
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice

Recipe

• in a large pot, add cranberries and enough water to cover. boil until cranberries begin to pop. drain and put through a food mill placed over a large bowl.
• while still warm add sugar to dissolve in the warm berries. the amount of sugar may vary depending on the tartness of the berries, so if you decide to add more sugar remember that the mixture will be tarter when it has been frozen.
• after dissolving the sugar in the berries, stir in fresh squeezed orange juice and fresh squeezed lemon juice. pour in 8 or 9 inch square pan and freeze overnight. take out of the freezer 5-10 minutes before cutting.

spicy mango salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 medium mangos - peeled, seeded, and cubed
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place the mango cubes into a serving bowl. in a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil. season with red pepper flakes, cilantro, shallots, salt and pepper. whisk briefly, then pour over the mangos. stir to coat, then cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to blend the flavors before serving.

All-day Apple Butter

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 1/2 pounds apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped
• 4 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 11 hrs

Ready Time: 11 hrs 30 mins


• place the apples in a slow cooker. in a medium bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, cloves and salt. pour the mixture over the apples in the slow cooker and mix well.
• cover and cook on high 1 hour.
• reduce heat to low and cook 9 to 11 hours, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and dark brown.
• uncover and continue cooking on low 1 hour. stir with a whisk, if desired, to increase smoothness.
• spoon the mixture into sterile containers, cover and refrigerate or freeze.

Cranberry Sauce Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 pound cranberries, finely ground
• 1 orange with peel, finely ground
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 15 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix the cranberries, orange and sugar. allow the mixture to stand 2 hours.
• in another medium bowl, dissolve the lemon flavored gelatin in boiling water. mix in pineapple, celery and pecans. stir in the cranberry mixture. pour into containers, and chill at least 4 hours before serving.

quinoa with asian flavors

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. stir in quinoa and allow to toast for 2 to 3 minutes, then add chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. increase heat and bring to a boil. cover and reduce heat to low. simmer until all liquid has been absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes. fluff quinoa with fork and top with green onions before serving.