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Aebleskiver Folklore
By Hklbrries
No one is exactly sure how the Danes invented their delicious round pancakes, but there’s a bit of folklore that ...
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Hazel's Marshmallow Fudge
By Hklbrries
This is one of my Mother's (Jeannette Costigan's) recipes
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 large tablespoons marshmallow fluff
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- Small piece butter
Portabella Egg Rolls
By Hklbrries
Tip: Accompany with baby greens dressed with balsamic vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 (20-ounce) package portabella mushrooms, diced
- 2 tbsp basil pesto
- 8 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 package large square egg roll wrappers (20)
- Vegetable oil for deep-frying
Lemon Cream Filling
By Hklbrries
Beat the butter, lemon zest, lemon extract, vanilla and salt in a small bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed...
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Hints from Heloise - Substitution - Canned milk as milk substitute
By Hklbrries
Dear Heloise: Help! Will canned evaporated milk work as a substitute for milk when baking? - Sherril, via email ...
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Bon Bons
By Hklbrries
Lynne Kent, a reader from Portland, came across a reference to Dorothy Dean and it sparked a request
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped dates (or raisins)
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Chocolate Zucchini Bread
By Hklbrries
Note: These breads freeze well
- 3 medium eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup salad oil
- 2 (1 oz) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup coarsely chopped almonds
Basic Vegetable Broth
By Hklbrries
Bring water to a boil. Add all ingredients except the bay leaf and peppercorns
- 8 cups water
- 4 large carrots
- 4 large onions
- 2 leeks
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 parsnips
- 2 scallions
- 1 (16 oz) can tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 sprigs parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 10 whole peppercorns
Winter Vegetable Pot Pie
By Hklbrries
This recipe showcases winter's root vegetables, like sweet potatoes and celery root
- Vegetable Filling:
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 large russet potato
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 large (1 1/2 pounds) celery root
- 1 (1 pound) jumbo onion, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 can (14 to 14.5 ounces) lower-sodium chicken broth, or 1 3/4 cups
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup heavy or whipping cream
- Biscuit Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter or trans-fat free vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Evaporated milk
By Hklbrries
What exactly is evaporated milk? And can I substitute regular milk in its place? Susan Weintraub, Warren, MI
- Because of the difference in water content, you should NOT substitute milk for evaporated. But you can reconstitute evaporated milk with an equal amount of water and use in place of milk.