Flaky pie crust that complements any kind of pie Yield: 3 pies with tops* Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour**1 3/4 cup butter or shortening (shortening will make the flakiest crust)1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon vinegar1 egg1/2 cup cold water Instructions: 1. In a… 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 »
A thick layer of silky chocolate cream sandwiched between a crunchy chocolate crust and thin chocolate shell Yield: 10 Ingredients: Crust (alternate: two 8″ graham cracker pie shells)1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs *2 Tablespoons sugar4 Tablespoons butter, melted Filling1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup chocolate syrup1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips8 oz…. Read more »
A thick, creamy pie filling, overflowing with chunks of tangy rhubarb and sweet strawberries Yield: 12-Aug Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 3/4 teaspoon nutmug 1 1/2 Tablespoons sure gel/clear jel* 3 eggs 4 cups rhubarb (stalks chopped into 1/2 inch segments) 3 cups stemmed strawberries (small: cut… 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 flavorful medley of blueberries and rhubarb with a crispy oat crumb topping! Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: 4 heaping cups rhubarb, washed and thinly sliced (1/2 inch)*4 slightly-heaping cups whole blueberries, washed and drained1 cup sugar3 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon vanilla extract, optional Crumb topping ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened… Read more »
Sweet streusel-topped blueberry muffins Yield: 12-15 muffins* Ingredients: Muffin ingredients: 2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking sodadash of salt1 teaspoon cinnamon2 eggs1/2 cup oil1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup brown or white sugar2 cups fresh or frozen whole blueberries Streusel topping ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) softened butter1/4 cup… 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 »
Hearty pumpkin and raisin cookies with oats and coconut Yield: 8 dozen cookies Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter2 cups brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups pumpkin puree2 eggs4 cups flour (I use 2 cups all-purpose and 2 cups whole wheat)2 cups quick oats2 teaspoons cinnamon2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups raisins3/4… Read more »
A gourmet homemade Italian almond chocolate biscotti: dark, crunchy, and slightly sweet Yield: 24 small slices Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup baking cocoa2/3 cup sugar3 Tablespoons butter, softened2 eggs1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped Optional: Melted chocolate chips, for dipping Instructions: 1…. Read more »
