A gourmet homemade Italian almond chocolate biscotti: dark, crunchy, and slightly sweet Yield: 24 small slices Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup baking cocoa2/3 cup sugar3 Tablespoons butter, softened2 eggs1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped Optional: Melted chocolate chips, for dipping Instructions: 1…. Read more »
A flavorful patty of matzo meal, eggs, cottage cheese, and onions, fried in shallow oil Yield: 20 latkes Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese3 eggs, separated1 teaspoon salt2 1/4 cups matzo meal (9 ounces)1 large onion, minced1/2 teaspoon sugar3 tablespoons sour cream or plain yogurt or waterground black pepperoil, for… Read more »
Ingredients: 2 red or green bell peppers, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 large onion, cjopped2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 cups diced tomatoes (if canned, do not drain)1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water1 can ( 15.5 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained2 cups salsa (choose heat intensity to suit your tastes)1 cup… Read more »
Ingredients: 9 ounces fresh spinach, chopped (about 4-5 cups of packed, chopped spinach)1 tablespoon water2+ cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt or garlic saltdash of pepper or seasoned pepper1/4 cup oil Instructions: 1. In a large pan or skillet over medium to medium-low heat, cook spinach in water. Cover, stirring occasionally, until… Read more »
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) utter, softened8 ounces (2 cups) shredded sharp cheddar cheese, at room temperature4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 1/4 cups flour1/4 teaspoon basil1/4 teaspoon graound sage1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 tablespoons water Instructions: 1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine butter and cheeses and mix with an electric… Read more »
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons milk or sour cream1 tablespoon (packed) fresh green onions, sliced thinly or minced*1 tablespoon (packed) fresh chives, sliced thinly or mincedA sprinkle of garlic salt and a dash of pepper Instructions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer… Read more »
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chive-and-onion cream cheese spread1 tablespoon chopped black olives2 medium bell peppers (any color)1/4 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese Instructions: 1. Cut each pepper into eight wedges. 2. Combine cream cheese and olives in a small bowl. 3. Spread about 2 teaspoons of mixture on each pepper… Read more »
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 1/2 cups brown sugar (we like dark brown sugar best!)3/4 cup light corn syrup1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions: 1. In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter on low heat. 2. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and milk, stirring to… Read more »
Ingredients: 2 cups wheat berries3 quarts of water, approx.1 1/2 pounds inexpensive beef roast or steak1 1/2 cups chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced1 1/2 cups chopped celery2 teaspoons salt (or more, depending on your preference)1/2 teaspoon black pepper Instructions: 1. Soak wheat berries in 4 cups of the water for… Read more »
Ingredients: 2 cups raw pumpkin seeds1 1/2 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic salt2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Instructions: 1. Rinse the raw pumpkin seeds in a colander or strainer, and remove excess water (either by shaking the strainer, or tossing the seeds onto a clean, dry dish towel). 2. Melt… Read more »
