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Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake
By jeenikeen
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 3/4 cups pitted, chopped dates
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/8 cups self-rising flour
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
By jeenikeen
1. In a medium bowl mix together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt
- 1/2 Cup Natural Peanut Butter (or any other kind of nut butter you like)
- 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/4 Cups Vegan Chocolate Chips (such as Enjoy Life brand)
Chicken Milano
By jeenikeen
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter; add garlic and cook for 30 seconds
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth, divided
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 8 ounces dry fettuccini pasta
Apple Cider Pie
By jeenikeen
Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C)
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) apple cider or apple juice
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped pitted dates or raisins
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) grated lemon rind
- 2 store-bought or homemade pie crusts
- 1/2 cup (50 mL) sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour
- 5 cups (1.25 L) thinly sliced, peeled, tart cooking apples
Crunchy Pumpkin Pie Granola
By jeenikeen
"This recipe is a nice deviation from traditional recipes because it brings a little extra sweet flavor to your gra...
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2/3 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Glazed Apple-Ricotta Tarts
By jeenikeen
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C)
- Rich homemade pastry sets the stage for a creamy-sweet combination of ricotta cheese and caramelized apples. Infused with Calvados (apple brandy), these tarts make the perfect sweet ending to your next dinner party.
- Pastry
- 1 3/4 cups (190 mL) unbleached, all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) icing sugar
- 1/4 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 1/2 tbsp (37 mL) ice water (approx)
- Filling
- 1 kg apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/4 cup (65 mL) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (65 mL) Calvados (apple flavoured liqueur)
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon zest
- 1/4 cup (65 mL) whole-milk ricotta cheese
- Topping
- 2 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 1/4 cups (565 mL) bottled apple jelly
Coconut Cream Meringue Pie
By jeenikeen
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup flaked coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (9 inch) baked pie crust
- 3 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 6 tablespoons white sugar
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
Babe Ruth Bars
By jeenikeen
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter, corn syrup, brown sugar and white sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup white corn syrup
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 6 cups cornflakes cereal
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup peanuts
Beefless Stew
By jeenikeen
Stew don't need no stinkin' meat! This vegetarian stew is hearty, clean and nutritious, and features potatoes, mush...
- 1 1/2 large yellow or white onions, chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
- 3 ribs celery, chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
- 3 medium carrots, sliced lengthwise and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 2 portabella mushrooms cut into 3/4-inch pieces, about 1/2 pound
- 1 1/2 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped, about 5 to 6 cloves
- 5 cups water
- 2 pounds white potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb blend
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups green peas (if frozen, thaw first)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- Ground black pepper to taste
Fried Apple Hand Pies
By jeenikeen
For Pastry Dough: Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor fitted with the metal blade to combine
- For the Pies:
- Rich, Flaky, Easy-Roll, Pie Dough
- (Makes one 9-inch pie shell or 8 hand pies)
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons bleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter, frozen, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) very cold cream cheese cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, frozen and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons ice water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons brandy (optional)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- Pinch salt
- 1 1/4 pounds crisp apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and cut into small dice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cups vegetable or canola oil
- One of the following: 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, 8 teaspoons curry powder, 4 teaspoons ground cardamom, 2 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder