A flaky crescent pastry with a cinnamon and cream cheese filling and icing glaze Yield: 36 small pastries Ingredients: 2 cups sifted flour1/4 teaspoon salt2/3 cup cold butter1 egg, lightly beaten3/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt8 ounces cream cheese1/2 cup powdered (confectioner’s) sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Icing Ingredients: 1… Read more »
A fluffy creamy vanilla-cinnamon dip for apple slices Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup brown sugar (I use dark brown sugar)1-2 teaspoons cinnamon (I like lots!)1 teaspoon vanilla extractFresh apple slices from about 6 apples, for serving Instructions: 1. Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and… Read more »
A quick and easy sweet chocolate cookie with quick oats and coconut, made on the stove-top Yield: 2 dozen Ingredients: 2 cups sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa (powder)1/2 cup milk6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla3 cups quick-cooking oats1/3 cup coconut (or nuts of your choice) Instructions: 1. In… Read more »
A soft homemade pizza crust with a cream cheese spread and apple slices, topped with a crumb topping Yield: 12-16 slices Ingredients: Pizza Crust: 1 cup warm water (112-115 degrees F)1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar2 tablespoons oil3 cups flour1 tablespoon dry yeast Apple topping: 3 tablespoons butter3 large cooking apples,… Read more »
A creamy sweet caramel for dipping apples or drizzling over ice cream or other desserts Yield: 3-4 cups 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… Read more »
A flavorful moist carrot cake with sweet cream cheese frosting Yield: 18 servings Ingredients: Cake Ingredients: 2 cups sugar1 1/4 cup vegetable oil4 eggs1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder3 cups finely grated carrots*1/4 cup well-drained… Read more »
A soft and fluffy homemade cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting on top Yield: 12 large rolls Ingredients: Dough Ingredients: 1 cup warm milk1/4 cup melted butter1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon salt2 eggs, lightly beaten1 tablespoon dry yeast1/4 cup gluten4-5 cups all-purpose flour, divided* Filling Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted… 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: 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 »
