A creamy dense chocolate cheesecake on a chocolate graham cracker crust, drizzled with chocolate and caramel and sprinkled with almonds Yield: 12-16 servings Ingredients: Crust ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar5 tablespoons butter, melted Filling ingredients: 20 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed… Read more »
A fluffy, fruity coffee cake with a sweet crusty topping Yield: 9 servings Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs1/4 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup milk1 cup blueberries, cranberries*, raspberries, chopped strawberries, or finely-chopped apples Topping Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup brown sugar1/4 cup… Read more »
A moist, sweet carrot-pineapple cake with a light cream cheese frosting Yield: 9 servings Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla2/3 cup oil2 eggs1 cup (packed) finely shredded carrot1/2 cup crushed pineapple (with juice) Frosting Ingredients: 3 ounces… Read more »
A dark spicy oatmeal cake with a sweet broiled coconut topping Yield: 16-24 servings Ingredients: Spice Cake Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1 cup quick oats1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 cup butter, softened or melted1 cup water2 eggs2… Read more »
Freshly popped corn tossed with garlic, pepper, and parmesan cheese! Yield: 16 cups Ingredients: 1/2 cup popcorn kernels2-3 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powderdash of black pepper1/4 teaspoon dill weed, optional1/4 cup finely grated/powdered Parmesan cheese Instructions: 1. Pop corn in an air popper or on the stovetop… Read more »
Crunchy homemade whole wheat pita chips — perfect for dipping or eating plain! Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 4 whole wheat pita breadsOlive oilSea salt or table salt Instructions: 1. If pita breads have two layers (like my whole wheat pita pocket breads), split the pita around the edges to make… Read more »
Colorful homemade cherry pie filling Yield: About 3 cups Ingredients: 3 cups pitted sour cherries*1 1/2 cups sugarapproximately 1/2 cup waterapproximately 1-2 tablespoons clear jel or cornstarch, for thickening (Please see additional notes before making!) Instructions: 1. Combine fruit and sugar in a pan and stir together. If cherries are… Read more »
Flavorful and crisp, these homemade dill pickles are easy and delicious! Yield: 10 quarts Ingredients: 10 quarts of cucumbers*10 cloves garlic10 sprigs of fresh dill, washed10 fresh grape leaves** Brine Ingredients: 3 quarts water1 quart vinegar (5% acid)1 cup canning (non-iodized) salt1/2 teaspoon powdered alum Instructions: 1. Heat washed cucumbers… Read more »
This beef pepperoni is a flavorful homemade cured meat, on the dry side, formed into rolls, baked, and sliced Yield: 5 lbs (or 5 rolls) Ingredients: 5 pounds lean ground beef5 heaping teaspoons of Morton’s “Tender Quick” curing salt2 1/2 heaping teaspoons of mustard seed1 teaspoon ground pepper2 1/2 teaspoons… Read more »
A medium-textured spicy homemade lunch meat Yield: 5 pounds of salami Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavor 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons mustard seed 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper5 pounds freshly ground beef (80% lean or leaner) 5… Read more »
