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Smoke House Almonds
By Hklbrries
Needs to marinate overnight
- 1/2 tsp liquid smoke flavoring
- 2 tsp water
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 tbsp oil
- 4 to 5 tbsp organic sea salt
Apple Cranberry Crisp
By Hklbrries
Use firm cooking apples for making apple crisp—Rome Beauty, Baldwin, Jonathan, Braeburn, or Jonagold
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) chilled butter or margarine cut into small pieces
- 7 cups peeled diced apples (about 3 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons apple juice or cider
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Traditional Chex Party Mix
By Hklbrries
Preheat oven to 250 F. In open roasting pan melt butter or margarine
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 4 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 8 cups Chex cereal
- 1 cup salted mixed nuts
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
Pie Dough
By Hklbrries
A reliable, classic formula for classic pie dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces (1 stick) vegetable shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon vinegar
- Cold water
Hints from Heloise - "Al dente" defined
By Hklbrries
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- And keep in mind, it will continue to “cook” (and soften up) after removing from the heat. So, if you are cooking it and it’s going to be a short while until it’s served, I think it’s wise to undercook it a little. Here’s how to tell:
- Dear Heloise: What does the term “AL DENTE” mean when you are cooking pasta? -- Clark R, via e-mail
- “Al dente” is an Italian term that translates as “to the bite” or “to the tooth,” and it means the pasta is firm when you bite into it, but still a little tender. Just a few seconds can make the difference whether pasta is overcooked!
- Some may disagree with me about the cooking until done, but think about it — if you cook until done, wait a few minutes to drain, add hot gravy or sauce and serve in only five to 10 minutes, it’s still cooking! -- Heloise
Caramel-Almond Ice Cream Torte
By Hklbrries
Press softened vanilla ice cream into a 9-inch springform pan
- 1/2 gallon (4 pints) softened vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds
Happy Trails Mix
By Hklbrries
"The commercial brands of this mix are all the rage
- 1/2 cup of your favorite breakfast cereal
- 1/2 cup Wheat or Corn Chex
- 1/2 cup bite-sized Shredded Wheat
- 1/2 cup small pretzel sticks
- 1/2 cup peanuts (omit for children under 5)
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried fruit
Green Onion Dip
By Hklbrries
"Use fresh garlic and green onions in this dip for best flavor
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 8 ounces tofu
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
- Salt, to taste
Gorgonzola, Apple and Walnut Salad
By Hklbrries
Fruit, nuts and cheese form a trio of classic flavors
- Gingered Walnuts:
- 1 tbsp salad oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup walnut halves
- Salad:
- 1/4 cup walnut oil
- 1/4 cup salad oil
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Dash of white pepper
- 2 large tart green apples
- 1 large head romaine or green leaf lettuce, washed and crisped
- 3 ounces (about 2/3 cup) crumbled Gorgonzola or other blue-veined cheese
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
By Hklbrries
Tip: Fill the bottom of a serving tray with a layer of jelly beans and nestle the cupcakes among them for a temptin...
- 12 paper baking cups
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3/4 cup applesauce
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (16 ounce) container ready-to-spread cream cheese frosting
- 3 ounces jelly beans, orange sherbet or tangerine flavor
- Shredded coconut, tinted green