A smooth, creamy, spicy “egg nog”, made with milk and cream, vanilla pudding, nutmeg, and cinnamon Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 2 quarts (8 cups) cold pasturized milk1 package (3.5 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix1/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon nutmeg3/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)1 teaspoon vanilla*1 cup heavy whipping cream Instructions: 1. Pour… Read more »
A creamy strawberry orange smoothie with milk and a hint of vanilla Yield: 2-3 servings Ingredients: 3 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate1/2 cup milk*1/2 cup water2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 banana, optional1 cup frozen strawberries6 regular-sized ice cubes (or until desired consistency) Instructions: 1. Blend together orange juice concentrate,… Read more »
A creamy hot cocoa with vanilla, almond, and coconut essence Yield: 4 cups Ingredients: 1/3 cup baking cocoa powder1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons sugar4 cups whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon almond extract1 teaspoon coconut extract Instructions: 1. Combine baking cocoa and sugar in a bowl; using a spoon, mix, paying… Read more »
Fresh juicy strawberries smothered in a homemade glaze, served in a pie shell Yield: one 9-inch pie Ingredients: 3 T cornstarch1 c sugar1 c cold water2 T white corn syrup2 T strawberry flavored gelatin3 drops red food coloring (optional)about 3 c washed strawberries, sliced or dicedone 9-inch baked pie pastry… Read more »
My mom’s old-fashioned recipe for a super easy and very delicious tapioca pudding! Yield: about 2 quarts Ingredients: 9 tablespoons granulated/instant/Minute tapioca*1 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon salt3 eggs, beaten well8 1/4 cups milk1 tablespoon vanilla extract Instructions: 1. In a large stock pot, whisk together the tapioca, sugar, salt, and eggs…. Read more »
A sweet candy-coated popcorn with honey and peanut butter! Yield: About 14 cups or 14 large popcorn balls Ingredients: 1 cup honey1 cup sugar1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)1/2 cup popcorn kernels, popped (about 16 cups of popped corn)* Instructions: 1. In a heavy 3 or 4-quart sauce pan,… Read more »
Moist and chewy, these rich chocolate cookies are bursting with cocoa and chocolate chips! Yield: 4 dozen cookies Ingredients: 2 cups sugar1 1/4 cups margarine or butter2 eggs3/4 cup cocoa2 cups flour2 tsp vanilla1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup chocolate chips Instructions: 1. Cream together first three ingredients. Add… Read more »
Vanilla shortbread cookie dough, rolled and filled with homemade cranberry sauce; frozen and then sliced and baked Yield: About 3 dozen small cookies Ingredients: Cookie Dough Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons cardamom, optional Cranberry Filling Ingredients: 2… Read more »
A light and fluffy whole wheat cake topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 4 eggs, separated3/4 cup sugar, divided*1 cup whole wheat flour1/3 cup water1/4 cup oil1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 pound (about 2 cups) fresh strawberries, washed and sliced1 cup whipping… Read more »
A spicy pumpkin cake rolled with sweetened cream cheese and nuts inside Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: Cake ingredients: 3 eggs2/3 cup pumpkin1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ginger1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon cloves3/4 cup flour Filling: 2 tablespoons butter8 ounces cream cheese3/4 teaspoon vanilla1 cup powdered sugar1/3 cup… Read more »
