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Plum-Pear Phyllo Bundles
By michelew7
1. In a medium nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 pear, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup plums, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground
- 2 tablespoons pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped
- 6 sheets phyllo dough
- cooking spray
Dream Desserts
By michelew7
Booklet found in Mom's recipe collection
- Dream Pies:
- 2 envelopes Dream Whip whipped topping mix
- 2 3/4 cups cold milk
- 2 small packages instant pudding (any desired flavor)
- 1 baked 9-inch pie shell, cooled
- Double Decker Dream Pies:
- 2 envelopes Dream Whip
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 small package instant pudding (any desired flavor)
- 1 small package instant pudding (second desired flavor)
- 1 baked 9-inch pie shell, cooled
- Frozen Dream Pies:
- 2 envelopes Dream Whip
- 2 3/4 cups cold milk
- 2 packages instant pudding (vanilla flavor)
- 1 baked 9-inch graham cracker crumb crust, cooled (or 12 baked and cooled tart shells)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- Dream Pie Squares:
- 20 graham cracker squares
- 2 envelopes Dream Whip
- 2 3/4 cups cold milk
- 2 packages instant pudding (coconut cream flavor)
- 11 ounces canned mandarin orange sections, drained
- 1/4 cup toasted chopped almonds
- Flying Saucers:
- 1 envelope Dream Whip
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 small package chocolate pudding mix
- 24 graham cracker squares or chocolate cookies
- Frozen Butter Pecan Pops:
- 1 envelope Dream Whip
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 small package butter pecan instant pudding
- 6 tablespoons chopped pecans
- Dream Frostings:
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 envelope Dream Whip
- 1 small package instant pudding (chocolate or lemon)
Berry Dessert Nachos
By michelew7
1. Preheat oven to 400°F
- 3/4 cup fat free sour cream
- 3/4 cup light Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
- 3 flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 3 cups raspberries and/or blackberries
- 2 tablespoon sliced, toasted almonds
- 1 tablespoon chocolate, semisweet
Flourless Blender Muffins
By michelew7
Preheat the oven to 350 F and line 8-9 muffin cups
- 1/2 cup quick oats, loosely packed (40g)
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1 medium (1/2 cup) mashed over-ripe banana (120g)
- 1 can white beans (250g without liquid) or 250g cooked beans
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or allergy-friendly substitution
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey (For a sugar-free version, click here)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- optional handful mini chocolate chips, pinch cinnamon, etc.
French Toast
By michelew7
Beat together eggs, milk, and vanilla
- 4 thick slices bread
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- butter for skillet
Buttermilk Coconut Bars
By michelew7
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 1/4 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Crockpot Fried Rice
By michelew7
Plop everything on in there together
- 2 cups leftover rice/quinoa (brown rice, etc. totally fine to use)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (LaChoy is gluten free)
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce (Lea Perrins in US is gluten free)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/8 tsp iodized)
- 1/2 diced yellow onion
- 1 cup of whatever frozen or fresh vegetables you have on hand. (I had a bit of asparagus, some carrots and peas)
- 2 cups leftover meat, diced (I had leftover chicken and 3/4 of a cheeseburger patty from a restaurant--I told you I was Scottish!)
- 1 egg (no shell. DUH!)
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Soft Gingerbread Cookies
By michelew7
In a medium bowl, mix together the molasses, brown sugar, water and butter until smooth
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/8 cup butter, softened
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Ramen Noodle Cole Slaw
By michelew7
This salad was brought by a Cherry Hills choir member when they brought a meal the day after Mom's funeral
- bagged cole slaw
- bagged honey roasted salad almonds
- 1 package ramen noodles
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup oil
Pie Crust
By michelew7
In a mixing bowl, stir together flour and salt
- Single crust:
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
- Double crust:
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 6 to 7 tablespoons cold water