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Pecan and Molasses Scones with Vanilla Glaze
By Grammie926
Molasses adds moistness to these scones while enhancing the pecan and butter flavours
- SCONES
- 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp (7 mL) baking powder
- tsp (1 mL) baking soda
- tsp (2 mL) salt
- cup (50 mL) cold unsalted butter
- cup (175 mL) plus 2 tbsp (25 mL) milk
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) fancy molasses
- cup (175 mL) pecans, coarsely chopped
- GLAZE
- cup (125 mL) icing sugar
- 1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 25 mL) cream, preferably whipping
- tsp (2 mL) pure vanilla extract
- cup (50 mL) pecans, finely chopped
Make-Ahead Butter Chicken
By Grammie926
Canadians adore butter chicken, ordering it often in Indian restaurants
- 12 skinless boneless chicken thighs, about 2 lbs (1 kg)
- 4 tbsp (60 mL) butter
- 4 large cloves of garlic
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) coarsely chopped fresh ginger
- 2 green chilies or jalape seeded
- 1 can (796 mL) plum tomatoes
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground cumin
- 2 to 3 tsp (10 to 15 mL) garam masala
- 1 tsp (5 mL) sweet paprika
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cardamom (optional)
- tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream
- 2 cups (500 mL) long-grain rice
- 1 cups (375 mL) chopped fresh coriander
Cinnamon Roll Pie Crust
By Grammie926
Fill this beauty with pumpkin Pie Filling
- 1 Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg white plus 1 teaspoon water, beaten
- Pumpkin Pie Filling
- 1 1/2 c pumpkin (canned or fresh cooked & cooled)
- 1 2/3 c milk or 370 ml Carnation evaporated
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- 2/3 c flour
- 1/8 tsp salt1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
Cucumber Sandwiches
By Grammie926
Light and refreshing, these tasty sandwiches can be served at a luncheon, bridal or baby shower, or even as hors d...
- 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 Cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp. DILL WEED
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 good-sized cucumber, 1/4 peeled and chopped and 3/4 sliced into 1/8 - 1/4 inch rounds
- Cocktail rye bread or square white sandwich bread
Roasted Marmalade Chicken
By Grammie926
This dish has huge flavour, making it a real winner for a dinner party
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) 3-Fruit or Seville Orange Marmalade
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh rosemary
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil
- 4 chicken breasts on the bone, skin-on
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced onions
- 1 cup (250 mL) chicken stock
Black Walnut Banana Lightning Bread
By Grammie926
tasty, moist & full of antioxidants
- 1/2 c sugar
- 1/2 c brown sugar
- 1/2 c butter
- 1 egg
- 1 c mashed bananas
- 2 c flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 t nutmeg
- 1/2 t cinnamon
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/2 c buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 c finely chopped black walnuts
Braised Lamb Shanks with Coriander, Fennel, and Star Anise
By Grammie926
Mix coriander, fennel, and peppercorns in heavy small skillet
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 4 large lamb shanks (about 5 pounds)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large white onion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 10 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 celery stalks, cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 carrots, peeled, cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 small leek
- 3 cups ruby Port
- 4 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 4 cups beef broth
- 6 whole cloves
- 2 whole star anise*
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
Grilled Chicken and Peach Kabobs
By Grammie926
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least thirty minutes before using to prevent them from scorching
- 3 medium peaches, (about 3/4 pound)
- 2 yellow bell peppers
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 whole chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Rigatoni alla Norma Recipe
By Grammie926
Eggplant takes center stage in this family-friendly recipe from Quattro Gastronomia Italiana chef Nicola Carro
- 2 medium eggplants, diced
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups canola oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cups Tomato Sauce Recipe
- 1 pound rigatoni
- 1/2 bunch basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces ricotta salata cheese, grated
Cranberry Sauce
By Grammie926
Directions In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, lemon zest, and water; bring to a boil
- 1 bag (12 ounces) cranberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 cup water