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 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 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 sweet and spicy bread pudding made with leftover challah, topped with chunks of apples, raisins, and almonds, drizzled with butter and brown sugar Yield: 10-12 servings Ingredients: 6-8 tablespoons butter, plus extra for greasing3 cups milk1 tablespoon cinnamon4 eggs, lightly beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1 1/4 pounds leftover,… Read more »
A creamy vanilla cheesecake with vanilla bean specks Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar6 tablespoons butter, melted Filling Ingredients: 24 ounces cream cheese, softened1 vanilla bean pod1 1/4 cups sugar1 tablespoon corn starch4 eggs1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons vanilla extract Instructions: 1. Combine… Read more »
A crunchy sweet vanilla-flavored bread/cookie with chocolate chips! Yield: 2-3 dozen slices Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup oil4 eggs3 tablespoons orange juice1 tablespoon vanilla extract4 to 4 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup chopped walnuts, optional1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips… Read more »
A sweet bread with apples and cinnamon throughout, baked in a circular “loaf” Yield: 1 huge loaf Ingredients: Dough ingredients: 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F)1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup oil or melted butter2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla2 1/2 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon cinnamon2 tablespoons dry yeast5 to 6 cups flour Apple… Read more »
A creamy cheesecake with orange and vanilla swirls, full of flavor! Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar4 tablespoons butter Filling Ingredients: 3 packages (24 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 1/4 cups sugar2 tablespoons corn starch4 eggs8 ounces sour cream1 tablespoon vanilla2 egg yolks1… 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 »
Slices of apples surrounded with a delicious vanilla-cinnamon caramel, baked between layers of flakey homemade pie crust Yield: 12 servings Ingredients: 6 cups peeled, cored, and thinly sliced cooking apples1 tablespoon lemon juice (use less if your apples are very tart!)1/2 cup (packed) brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar1/4 cup flour1… Read more »
