Rich, creamy chocolate frosting that’s simple to make and absolutely delicious! Yield: ~2 cups (see additional notes below) Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened*1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/4 cups cocoa powder4 1/2 cups powdered sugar1/2 cup milk Instructions: 1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer. gradually… Read more »
A soft and fluffy pumpkin spiced quick bread with a cinnamon glaze drizzled on top! The best pumpkin bread ever! Yield: 8 mini loaves, 3 regular loaves, or 24 muffins Ingredients: 2 cups sugar1/2 cup oil3 eggs1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree1/2 cup freshly-squeezed orange juiceZest of 1 orange3 cups… Read more »
Sweet and chewy gluten-free brownies made with black beans (but you’d never know it from the taste)! So simple and amazingly delicious! Yield: 16 squares Ingredients: 2 cups cooked black beans (or 1 can, rinsed and drained)3 eggs1/3 cup melted butter*1/4 cup cocoa powder2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup sugar (or… Read more »
A simple homemade ice cream using kefir instead of milk for a tangy, creamy treat! (What is kefir?) Yield: 6 cups Ingredients: 2 cups kefir* (may substitute plain yogurt)2/3 cup sugar**1 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract Instructions: 1. In a 4-cup measuring cup (or medium bowl) stir together… Read more »
A quick coffee cake with blackberries folded in and a cinnamon crumb topping! This is the perfect use for ripe blackberries from the Pacific Northwest; enjoy with coffee or hot tea for an amazing late summer treat! Yield: 9 servings Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2… Read more »
This old-fashioned dessert has a sweet cake layer on top and a juicy plum pudding filling beneath! It’s simple to make and a great recipe for your extra plums! Yield: 9 servings Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose or cake flour3/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk3 tablespoons oil2… Read more »
A delicate, creamy homemade egg nog that’s easy to make and tastes incredible! The flavors of freshly-grated nutmeg, vanilla, whole eggs, real cream, and maple syrup blend into this incredible egg nog! Yield: about 12 cups Ingredients: 9 large eggs1 cup real maple syrup1/4 teaspoon salt6 cups milk, divided2 tablespoons… Read more »
Simple from-scratch dinner rolls that are a complement to soups or salads, any time! (For the fluffiest rolls, total time may exceed one hour…) Yield: 24 dinner rolls Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water (115 degrees F)1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast1/2 tablespoon sugar2 eggs1 1/2 cups warm milk (115 degrees… Read more »
A soft, hot dinner roll just like the ones tossed to diners at Lambert’s Cafe! Yield: 12 large dinner rolls Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sugar2 1/4 teaspoons (1 pkg.) active dry yeast1/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F)1 cup warm milk (110-115 degrees F)1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter1/4 cup sugar1… Read more »
A delicious thick, flavorful soup made with dried beans, peas, and lentils. Easy but so amazingly delicious, the whole family loves this recipe! Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 1 pound (about 2 1/2 cups) dry bean/peas/lentils blend*8 ounces turkey Italian sausage (cut into slices) or turkey sausage patties (diced)1 large onion,… Read more »
