Russian Mushroom and Potato Soup.
Posted on March 7, 2008
5 tablespoons butter, divided
2 leeks, chopped
2 large carrots, sliced
6 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
fresh dill weed, for garnish (optional)
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Dundee Biscuits
Posted on February 23, 2008
8oz plain/all purpose flour
4oz butter
2oz caster/superfine sugar
1 egg, separated
2oz flaked almonds, chopped
Put the flour into a bowl and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
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Chocolate Upside Down Cake
Posted on December 12, 2007
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 unsweetened chocolate squares
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Gingerbread Puddings With Candied Apples
Posted on December 6, 2007
Candied apple garnish
8 cups unsweetened apple cider or apple juice
1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about 4 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
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Banana Crumb Muffins
Posted on December 4, 2007
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 bananas, mashed
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers.
In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
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Brownies
Posted on October 27, 2007
1/2 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan. In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook. To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1 cup confectioners’ sugar. Frost brownies while they are still warm.
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German Apple Pancakes
Posted on October 27, 2007
2/3 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbs. sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 apples, peeled, cored and diced
Sift first 3 ingredients together in a bowl and set aside. Combine next 2 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir in flour mixture gradually, beating until smooth. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and set aside. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté apples 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until just tender. Toss cinnamon mixture with apples. Melt 1 Tbs. butter in a heavy 6 inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pancake batter to about 1/4 inch depth. Cook 1 minute. Sprinkle 1/4 of the apples over batter. Pour enough batter over the top to just cover apples. Cook pancake another minute or so until bottom is lightly browned. Turn pancake and cook 1-2 minutes, or until brown and thoroughly cooked. Transfer to a platter and keep warm until ready to serve. Repeat process with remaining batter and apples. Serve immediately with butter and maple syrup.
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French Cheese Pastries
Posted on October 27, 2007
2-1/4 cups all purpose flour
1-1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. cold water
3 Tbs. unsalted butter
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Crepes
Posted on October 27, 2007
3 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp. vanilla (optional)
1 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)
1/2 cup milk
Blend all ingredients together until thickness of thick cream. (**If not thick/thin enough add a little more flour/milk.) Heat pan and spray with no stick, then pour 1 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Pour 1/4 cup batter in pan. Slosh around in pan until thin layer of batter. Flip when brown. Serve hot with choice of jam, sour cream or whatever you prefer and top with powdered sugar and a squeeze of lime (optional).
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Lemon Pie
Posted on October 27, 2007
1 baked 9 inch pie shell
1 cupsugar
1/4 cup flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 cup water
3 egg yolks
3/4 cup water
3 tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
3 egg whites
1/2 tsp. salt
9 tbsp. sugar
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