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Spinach Mushroom Roll
By BobLongo
Cook spinach in a large pan, with just the water clinging to the leaves after washing, for 5 mins
- 1 lb spinach
- 4 eggs, separated
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 6 ounces sliced mushrooms ( approx 3 cups)
- 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour ( or all purpose)
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
Swedish Pancakes
By BobLongo
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Confectioners' sugar, maple syrup and fresh fruit, for garnish
Orange Raisin Coffee Cake
By BobLongo
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 15 To Make The Cake Preheat oven t...
- For the Cake
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2/3 cup raisins
- For the Topping
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup orange juice
One-Pot Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca with Chickpeas & Artichoke
By BobLongo
This one pot spaghetti alla puttanesca packs a punch of protein & flavor with whole wheat pasta, olives, capers, ch...
- 12 oz. whole wheat spaghetti (you should not substitute for this; see notes)
- 2 oz. sliced black olives (up to 4 oz. for olive lovers)
- 1 (14-oz.) can artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and chopped
- 3/4 c. cooked chickpeas
- 2 tb. capers
- 1/2 large white or yellow onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14-oz.) can diced tomatoes, low sodium or no salt added
- 1 tb. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (reduce to 1/4 tsp. if sensitive to heat)
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper (reduce to 1/4 tsp. if freshly ground)
- salt (see notes)
- 3 c. vegetable broth, low sodium or no salt added
INDIAN PUDDING CAKE WITH SOUR CREAM
By BobLongo
Preheat oven to 350-degrees
- Cake
- 3 ⁄4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 ⁄3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 ⁄3 cup molasses
- 1 ⁄3 cup light sour cream
- 1 tablespoon dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ⁄4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 ⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 ⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 5 egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Garnish
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
- Topping
- 8 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 1 ⁄2 cup light sour cream
- 1 ⁄4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinto Bean Cakes with Salsa and Sour Cream
By BobLongo
Total Time: 3 hours, 20 minutes Yield: About 20 bite-size bean cakes Set aside the ham seasoning packet inclu...
- 1 20 oz. package Hurst’s HamBeens® Pinto Beans with Ham Flavor
- 6-8 cups water
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 cups cooled and well drained pinto beans
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced green onion
- 1 tblsp. minced cilantro
- 1/2 tsp. lime juice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 3 tblsp. flour
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Up to 1/2 cup peanut oil for frying
- 2 tblsp. grated cheddar cheese for garnish
Paprikash Potatoes Recipe
By BobLongo
Saute the onion and garlic in the bacon drippings until soft
- 3 Tablespoons hot Hungarian paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cayenne
- 1 small bell pepper, stems and seeds removed, diced
- 1 large onion, sliced into rings
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup white wine
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
Homemade Ranch Dressing
By BobLongo
Two of nature’s most beloved ingredients combine to make this delicious Strawberry Honey Jam
- 1 clove (to 2 Cloves) Garlic
- Salt To Taste
- 1/4 cups Italian Flat-leaf Parsley
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Chives
- 1 cup (Real) Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cups Sour Cream
- Buttermilk (as Needed To Desired Consistency)
- White Vinegar (optional, To Taste)
- Worcestershire Sauce, To Taste (optional)
- Fresh Dill (optional, To Taste)
- Cayenne Pepper (optional, To Taste)
- Paprika (optional, To Taste)
- Fresh Oregano (optional, To Taste)
- Tabasco (optional, To Taste)
Stained-Glass Christmas Tree Cookies
By BobLongo
Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper
- 15 About 15 brightly colored hard candies (ring-shaped, rectangular or round)
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract, if desired
- 3 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Spicy Sesame Noodles with Chopped Peanuts and Thai Basil
By BobLongo
Janet Fletcher
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Asian sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon (or more) hot chili oil*
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 pound fresh Chinese egg noodles or fresh angel hair pasta
- 12 green onions (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh Thai basil leaves
- Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.