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Double Chocolate Raspberry Tofu Torte With Raspberry Coulis

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“This gluten-free, dairy-free torte will surpass your expectations. It did mine. It is rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. It’s perfect for vegans as well as those of us who can’t tolerate gluten or dairy. A sensational, show-stopping dessert.” — Patricia Rain INGREDIENTS: 1 cup almonds, finely ground 1/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted 1/2 cup granulated...

Lard Pie Crust

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“For years, I wondered why people raved about lard pastry. Mine was either falling-apart-tender or flaky and tough. But I’m glad to have persevered because a lard crust made well has no equal. It is more tender, more flaky, and more crisp than any other and doesn’t shrink even if baked only an hour after...

Basic Cream Cheese Pie Dough

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Use this pie dough for chicken pot pies and other savory fillings. INGREDIENTS: 1 8-ounce brick cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup cream 1 teaspoon salt 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour METHOD: In a food processor bowl, process the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add...

Basic Pie Crust

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INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup solid shortening (Crisco), divided into 7 or 8 pieces 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed into small pieces 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar, if desired 4 tablespoons cold water 1 egg 1 teaspoon vinegar METHOD: Place flour, salt, and sugar (if used) in the processor bowl. Pulse once...

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

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This shortcut spice mix is often called for in pumpkin pie recipes, but it is also delicious used in savory baked pumpkin or squash recipes, cookies, sweet potato pie, custard, cheesecake, and more. Made with ingredients most of us have in our pantries, why buy a spice mix when you can easily blend your own?...

Ground Cherry Pie

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This is a very popular Mennonite pie recipe using ground cherries. Ground cherries are available in the early fall at Webb’s Farm Stand at the Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College. INGREDIENTS: Pie Filling 1 (9-inch) pie shell, unbaked 2 1/2 cups ground cherries 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons...

Raisin Pear Pie

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This is an old-timey recipe that has always been a popular Fall treat for weeknights since most of the ingredients were probably in the pantry . INGREDIENTS: 2 cups raisins 1 cup ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced 1 1/2 cups water 4 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup...