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Eileen's Best Banana Bread
By bjnelson55
1. Preheat oven to 325°. 2
- 3.4 ounces all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
- 3.6 ounces whole-wheat flour (about 3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- Cooking spray
APPLE SLAB PIE
By bjnelson55
From the Pillsbury Company
- 1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 9 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples (9 medium)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
ITALIAN COOKIES
By bjnelson55
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
- ICING:
- 1/2 pound butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla or anise extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 5 to 6 tablespoons milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- DECORATIONS:
- Flaked coconut or assorted sprinkles
GINGERBREAD SCONES
By bjnelson55
Nice for a holiday breakfast with ginger honey whipped butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/4 teaspoon regular salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup cold butter
- 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup mild-flavored molasses
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon water
- coarse sugar optional
Basic Banana Bread
By bjnelson55
1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana
- 1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 6.75 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons 1% low-fat milk
SHORTBREAD ICED LEMON BARS
By bjnelson55
Looks and sounds delicious! From Taste of Home
- FOR THE BARS:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 3/4 cup cold butter or margarine
- FOR THE FILLING:
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- FOR THE TOPPING:
- 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Creamy Lemon Squares
By bjnelson55
The lemon bars of your dreams take just 15 minutes of prep: Stir together a mere three ingredients to create a sunn...
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
SMOKY QUESO BEAN DIP
By bjnelson55
From Macy's
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 jar Jardine's Frijole Chipotle Smoky Black Bean Salsa
- 4 green onions, sliced on the bias
- 1/3 cup ripe olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup cilantro minced
- 1 red pepper, small, diced
- 1 bag tortilla chips
CASHEW CURRIED BEEF
By bjnelson55
The ingredients are a wonderful mix of sweet, salty and spicy
- 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk, divided
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons fish or soy sauce
- 8 cups chopped bok choy
- 1 small sweet red pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup salted cashews
- 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
- Hot cooked brown rice
LEMON BREAD
By bjnelson55
You'll often find Kathy Scott baking this sunshiny-sweet bread in her Hemingford, Nebraska kitchen when company's d...
- GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- Directions