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Raspberry Almond Muffins
By jeenikeen
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp each baking soda, and salt
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar or
- liquid honey
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt, (not fat-free)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup chopped or sliced almonds
- 12 whole almonds
Chef John's Pumpkin Bread
By jeenikeen
In a medium bowl, stir together pumpkin puree, 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon of warm water, yeast, salt, and pumpkin pie ...
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
- 1 tablespoon warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
- 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 pinch pumpkin pie spice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 2 teaspoons cornmeal, or as needed
Roasted butternut squash and white bean dip
By jeenikeen
Directions 1. Combine cooked white beans and squash into food processor and puree for 1 minute to combine
- 1 cup roasted (with olive oil and sea salt) squash, cubed (you can use any squash you prefer)
- 2 cups cooked white beans
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup bean cooking liquid or water
Strawberry White Chocolate Tiramisu
By jeenikeen
This scrumptious dish is inspired by the classic Italian dessert but with a summery twist of fresh strawberries and...
- 2 lb (1 kg) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) lemonade or cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar, divided
- 8 oz (227 g) white chocolate, divided
- 2 cups (500 mL) 35% whipping cream
- 1 tub (475 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
- 24 –36 ladyfinger cookies
- Additional strawberries for garnish (optional)
Fruitcake Cookies
By jeenikeen
In medium bowl, combine figs, raisins, cherries, walnuts, sherry, honey, lemon juice and pinch salt
- 1/2 lb (225 g) dried figs (about 16), stemmed, chopped
- 1/4 lb (120 g) sultana raisins (about 3/4 cup)
- 1/4 lb (120 g) candied (glace) cherries, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 6 oz (170 g) chopped walnuts (about 1-1/2 cups)
- 2 Tbsp dry sherry
- 1 Tbsp each: honey, fresh lemon juice
- Pinch + 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (1/2 lb/225 g), at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup superfine sugar
- 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 - 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
Strawberry Tarts
By jeenikeen
To Make Glaze: Blend the sugar, cornstarch, and salt; stir into apple juice
- 12 (4 inch) prepared tart shells, baked
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup apple juice
- 3 cups fresh strawberries
Rice and Raisin Breakfast Pudding
By jeenikeen
Combine cooked rice, raisins, maple syrup, soy milk, almonds, cinnamon and cardamom
- 1 cup water
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 1 cup soy milk
- 1/2 cup toasted and chopped almonds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Chocolate Black Bean Blender Muffins
By jeenikeen
These Chocolate Black Bean Blender Muffins are some of the easiest and tastiest muffins you’ll ever make!
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
Hearty Vegetable Pot Pie
By jeenikeen
Cook or microwave the potatoes in their skins until done
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 large onion, quartered and finely chopped
- 1-1/2 cups diced vegetables of your choice
- (choose 3 or 4 from among cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, leeks, peas, corn kernels, zucchini, yellow summer squash, mushrooms, kale, etc.)
- 1 tablespoons unbleached white flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock (homemade or store bought)
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional but highly recommended)
- 4 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning blend (such as Spike or Mrs. Dash)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- One 9-inch prepared good-quality pie crusts, preferably whole grain
- 1/2 cup fine whole grain bread crumbs
- Paprika for topping
Blueberry-Vanilla Cream Cheese Pies
By jeenikeen
Thaw 3 sheets of puff pastry overnight in the refrigerator
- Two 17.3-oz. packages frozen puff pastry
- 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 7 Tbs. granulated sugar
- Seeds scraped from 1/2 vanilla bean (or 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 tsp. cornstarch
- 2 tsp. crème de cassis
- 1/8 tsp. kosher salt
- Confectioners’ sugar for finishing