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Molasses-Ginger Crisps
By sleeping-giant
from Martha Stewart Molasses-ginger crisps are delicious -- and freeze exceedingly well
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 1/3 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 cup coarse sanding sugar
Easy Pumpkin Pie
By sleeping-giant
from Thunder Bay Horizons October 2013
- Works best in a 10" pie plate with single crust.
- 3 eggs, slightly beaten
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 1/4 tsp. cloves
- 2 cups pumpkin puree or any winter squash
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 2/3 cups heavy cream or 1 can of evaporated milk
Spicey Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs
By sleeping-giant
Cooking Light September 2010
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
- 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- cooking spray
- 6 tblsp. honey
- 2 tsp. cider vinegar
Rum-Spiked Grilled Pineapple
By sleeping-giant
September 2010 Cooking Light
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup spiced dark rum
- 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, halved lengthwise and sliced long ways into 12 wedges
- 1 tblsp. butter
- 2 tblsp. sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
Great Whites - Meringue Kisses
By sleeping-giant
living/food winter 2009
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (250 ml) icing sugar, sifted
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe
By sleeping-giant
Serves 20 This bread tastes exactly like a chocolate cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups unpacked brown sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup regular egg substitute
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups zucchini, shredded
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Cheesecake
By sleeping-giant
Rich and creamy. Very good
- Base: - 1 1/2 cups graham wafer crumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tblsp. peanut butter
- Top: - 1 - 8 oz. brick of cream cheese
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 4 eggs
- 1 large container of cool whip
- favourite chocolate sauce
Maple Glazed Salmon
By sleeping-giant
Cooking Light September 2010
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground ancho chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 (6 ounce) Alaskan salmon fillets/ Wild Pacific
- cooking spray
- 2 tblsp. maple syrup
Cranberry-Pecan Butter Tarts
By sleeping-giant
Chatelaine March 2010
- Pastry
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 tblsp. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2-3 tblsp. ice cold water
- Filling
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tblsp. rum or orange juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 tblsp. flour
- 3/4 cup corn syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 24 pecan halves (1/2 cup)