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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
By Hklbrries
Chocolate morsels are scattered throughout this moist banana bread
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups well-mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4)
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Nutty Popcorn Munch
By Hklbrries
Combine popcorn, peanuts, wheat germ and raisins in large bowl
- 2 quarts popped corn
- 1 cup salted peanuts or almonds
- 1 cup wheat germ
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt
Italian Orange Juice Cookies
By Hklbrries
You can either mix the coconut into the dough, or roll the cookies in it which allows for small pieces of coconut t...
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp orange juice
- Powdered sugar or coconut flakes, for rolling cookies
Tofu Burgers
By Hklbrries
This recipe uses tofu that has been frozen for 72 hours and then quickly defrosted
- 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
Hints from Heloise - Keep Strawberries Fresh
By Hklbrries
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- Strawberries are a favorite of mine, especially when in season.
Triple Treat Creme de Menthe Bars
By Hklbrries
These no-bake bars are an always present treat
- Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbss
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Creme de Menthe Layer:
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
- 3 tbsp Creme de Menthe liqueur
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate Topping:
- 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), melted
- Red candy hearts, optional
Grape Nuts Low-Fat Applesauce Muffins
By Hklbrries
Heat oven to 400 F. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in large bowl
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup Grape Nuts cereal
- 1 cup fat free milk
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup chunky applesauce
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp margarine, melted
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
Artichokes (Info) and Dipping Sauces
By Hklbrries
From the tough exterior to the tender heart, they're appealingly delicious (and dippable)
- Quick Dipping Sauces:
- Parmesan Aioli:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1 chopped clove garlic
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Dijon Vinaigrette:
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- Lemon-Tahini Sauce:
- 1/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Christmas Light Cookies
By Hklbrries
Find information on "Transferring Patterns" instructions
- Cookies:
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp mint extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup finely ground walnuts
- Icing:
- 5 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp milk
- Green, red, orange and blue paste food coloring
Potato Jewelry
By Hklbrries
If you are looking for some inexpensive but fantastic gifts you and your kids can make and give this holiday season...
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