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cupcakes, dessert, recipes

Celebration Cupcakes

Ingredients:3 cups flour2 tsp. baking powder1 cup butter (at room temperature)1 2/3 cups granulated sugar3 eggs ( at room temperature)1 tsp. vanilla1 1/2 cups of milk Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cake pan. Stir together flour and baking powder in medium sized bowl. Beat together margarine and sugar in large bowl until pale and […]

recipes, salad, vegan

Cucumber Sesame Salad

  Ingredients:  2 cucumbers, sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce toasted sesame seeds   Directions: Mix together sauce and oil. Toss with cucumbers. Sprinkle with healthy amount of sesame seeds. Chill 1/2 hour before serving.

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Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients: 2 tablespoon butter 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1 2/3 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups mini-marshmallows 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoons vanilla Directions: Combine butter, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir […]

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Peanut Butter Fudge

Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan 1 cup peanut butter (use Peter Pan, it gets the best results in baking) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 pound powdered sugar Directions: Microwave butter and peanut butter for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 2 more minutes. Add vanilla and powdered sugar to peanut butter […]

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Sesame Snow Peas

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups snow peas (about 6 oz) 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (I bought them pre-toasted at an Asian grocery store but you can toast them yourself) Directions: Toss snow peas, oils and soy sauce in a medium microwave safe bowl. Cover and microware […]

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Orzo with Snap Peas and Squash

Ingredients: 1/2 lb orzo 1 lb sugar snap peas 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 small squash, cubed 2 tablespoons parmesan Directions: Cook orzo 5 minutes. Add peas and squash. Cook until orzo is done and vegetables are tender. Add olive oil. Drain if needed. Sprinkle with parmesan, salt and pepper. Stir and serve.

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Cauliflower Parmesan

Ingredients: 20 oz cauliflower 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs 3 tablespoons melted butter Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Butter 1 1/4 quart baking dish. Steam cauliflower. Place in dish. In a small bowl, stir together crumbs and cheese. Toss with butter. Sprinkle over cauliflower and toss. Bake 15 minutes until golden […]

cookies, dessert, jam, pantry baking, recipes

Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg yolk (discarding the white or saving it for another use) 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour 2/3 cup jam 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Grease cookie sheet. Cream butter, sugar and egg yolk . Add vanilla, flour and salt and […]

burgers, recipes

Inside Out Blue Cheese Burgers

1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin 1 tablespoon Worcestershire 1 shallot or small onion minced 1/2 pound crumbled blue cheese Extra-virgin olive oil, for pan McCormick’s Montreal Seasoning Combine first 3 ingredients and divide meat into 4 equal amounts. When forming each patty, nestle a pile of blue cheese crumbles into the center of the meat, […]

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Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Spinach

Ingredients:6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 in pieces2 lbs potatoes (I like Yukon Gold, but Russets work well too)6 oz baby spinach2 tablespoons milk3 tablespoons butter1 cup grated fontina cheesesalt & pepper Directions:Cook bacon, drain on paper towel lined plates. Boil potatoes until just tender. Drain and let dry. Mash and add milk and butter. […]