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 »
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 »
Easy homemade whole wheat crackers that taste remarkably similar to Wheat Thins! Thin, crunchy, and salty — you will love these crackers! Yield: About 8 ounces of crackers Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon paprika4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold butter, sliced1/4 cup water1/4… Read more »
A simple homemade hummus that’s 100% from scratch! This hummus is thick, smooth and creamy, with toasted sesame and garlic flavors Yield: about 6 cups of hummus Ingredients: 16 ounces dried garbanzo beans/chick peas OR 4 cans (15-ounce cans)1/4 cup sesame seeds2-4 cloves of garlic1/4 cup olive oil1 teaspoon salt… Read more »
Jalapeno halves stuffed with cheeses and cilantro and baked for a fabulous appetizer or snack! Yield: 24 pieces Ingredients: 12 large jalapeno peppers6 ounces cream cheese, softened6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup (packed) finely chopped cilantro leaves1/8 teaspoon saltBread crumbs or Parmesan cheese, optional Instructions: 1. Wearing… Read more »
Yield: 8 large scones Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup quick or old-fashioned rolled oats1 tablespoon baking powder1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, sliced1/4 cup buttermilk or kefir1/4 cup pure maple syrup2 eggs Egg wash ingredients: 1 egg white1 teaspoon waterOats,… Read more »
Yield: 12 large cinnamon rolls (a FULL 9×13 dish!) Ingredients: 1/2 cup boiling water1 cup milk1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 egg, beaten4 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour1 box (3.4 ounces) instant (no-cook) vanilla pudding mix2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant active dry… Read more »
A chewy oatmeal chocolate chip granola bar Yield: 36 Bars Ingredients: 9 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats2 cups brown sugar1 cup (2 sticks) butter1/2 cup corn syrup1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds1/4 cup goldren ground flaxseed1/4 cup raw sesame seeds1/4 cup water Instructions: … Read more »
