INGREDIENTS: 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch salt 1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped or broken into large pieces 1 cup quality semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell METHOD: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 3 large eggs 1 cup dark Karo syrup 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups pecan halves Pastry crust in a 9-inch pie plate, chilled METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix eggs, syrup, sugar, butter, and vanilla until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour...Read More
This tender and delicious crust is perfect for making sweet pies or even savory quiches. With millet flour and almond meal, it has tons of flavor, too. INGREDIENTS: 1/3 cup potato starch, plus extra for dusting 1/3 cup tapioca flour 1/3 cup millet flour 1/3 cup almond meal 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional) 1/2 teaspoon...Read More
Catherine says, “This is a real family favorite and very easy! We use this as a spinach ravioli filling on my husband’s side of the family. On my side of the family, we forget the pasta and use it as a holiday side vegetable dish. Yum!” INGREDIENTS: 2 cups cooked, chopped spinach, drained and squeezed...Read More
It’s almost un-American to admit this – I’ve never cared for pumpkin pie. And for someone who has baked thousands of desserts, I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve baked pumpkin pies for my own family. However, it didn’t take me long to create an acceptable pumpkin dessert that would please...Read More
Start the Macerated Bitter Melon the night before you plan to make this dessert. INGREDIENTS: Macerated Bitter Melon: 1 bitter melon, cored and cubed Juice of 1 lemon 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch Cookies: 8 ounces butter (2 sticks), room temperature 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2...Read More
There’s something wonderfully comforting about a warm bread pudding, and this Pumpkin and Wild Rice Bread Pudding is no exception. With its rich flavors and cozy aroma, it’s the perfect companion for your Thanksgiving dinner table. Not only does it bring an autumnal touch with creamy kabocha squash, savory wild rice, and a hint of...Read More
Rice gets a nutritional boost of iron thanks to the spinach in this quick dish. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup basmati rice 5 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves 1 cup cilantro leaves ½ jalapeño, seeds removed 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1...Read More
This recipe is very similar to glogg, a traditional Scandinavian drink and the perfect way to start a winter party. INGREDIENTS: 1 bottle of medium or full-bodied red wine, such as Merlot 1/2 cup mulling spice blend 1/4 cup sugar 6 crushed cardamom pods (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom) 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup blanched...Read More
