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Jewish Rye Bread - Bread Machine
By luvs2cook
Combine and mix up flours, salt, sugar, deli rye flavor
- 1 1/8 cups water
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 TBS Sugar
- 1 1/4 cups bread flour
- 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup rye flour
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1 TBS (optional) caraway seeds
- 1 pkg (2.25 tsp) instant yeast
- 1 1/2 TBS King Arthur deli rye flavor
Chayote (Christophine) Salad
By luvs2cook
Toss all ingredients in a bowl
- 6 Chayote peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 yellow peppers, julienned
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 cup peanut or vegetable oil
- salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Magic Cake - Chocolate
By luvs2cook
Preheat oven to 325 F degrees
- 4 eggs, at room temperature and separated
- 1 tbsp water
- 3/4 cup sugar (150 g)
- 1 stick of butter (125 g), melted
- 6.5 tbsp all purpose flour (65 g)
- 6 tbsp cocoa powder (50 g)
- 2 cups milk (500 ml), warmed up
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp vinegar
Irish Tea Brack
By luvs2cook
Place the tea, sugar and dried fruit in a bowl, stir well and cover
- 1 1/2 cups cold strong tea
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup soft brown sugar
- 3 cups mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, sultanas)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice or allspice
- 1 egg
Coq Au Vin Stew
By luvs2cook
1. Lightly coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium heat
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 3 pounds chicken thighs, skinned
- 1 envelope (1/2 of a 2.2-ounce package) beefy onion soup mix
- 1-1/2 cups loose-pack frozen small whole onions
- 2 cups fresh button or wild mushrooms, quartered
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- Hot-cooked mashed potatoes (optional)
- Snipped fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Chocolate Truffles
By luvs2cook
Combine cream and chocolate together in a microwave-safe bowl
- Optional for coating:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 pound (8 ounces) dark chocolate, finely chopped
- cocoa powder, chocolate for dipping, shredded coconut, toasted nuts, etc.
Prosecco and Parmesan Risotto for Pressure Cooker
By luvs2cook
1. Heat a 6-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 2/3 cup finely chopped shallots
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/3 cups uncooked Carnaroli or other medium-grain rice
- 1 cup prosecco or other sparkling white wine, divided
- 3 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 2 ounces fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Peachy Banana Smoothie
By luvs2cook
Cut peaches into 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen peaches
- 1 very ripe banana
- 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla or plain yogurt
- 1/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk
Classic Creme Brulee
By luvs2cook
Position oven rack in center of oven and preheat to 300
- 1/2 vanilla bean (I've used 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla on occasion)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3 egg yolks
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup sugar, plus 8 - 12 tsp.
Cheese Pennies
By luvs2cook
Prepare the dough at least a day before you plan to bake the crackers
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 16 ounces extra sharp cheddar
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalated butter at room temperature
- pecan halves, if desired