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Eggnog Custard Pie
By Hklbrries
Chill the beaters and bowl in the freezer for the best whipped cream
- Filling:
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
- 2 cups eggnog
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp brandy or rum (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Topping:
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 3 tbsp confectioner's sugar
- 1 tsp brandy, rum or vanilla extract
- Nutmeg
Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
By Hklbrries
Place all ingredients, except the oil, in a blender or food processor, and blend until very smooth
- 1/2 cup roasted, peeled, stemmed, seeded and chopped red bell peppers
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- 2 tbsp chopped onion
- 2 tbsp chopped tomato
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Twelve Most Healing Foods (Reader's Digest)
By Hklbrries
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- The following is a summary of an article from Reader's Digest. It identifies the best picks of foods to prevent and treat heart disease, cancer, headaches, and countless everyday ills.
- 1 Figs: They are known to prevent the bone loss associated with aging. Figs are also very high in fiber.
- Ways to eat them: Slice fresh, unpeeled figs and serve with cheese or put them in a salad.
- 2 Beets: They produce nitric acid, which helps increase blood flow throughout your body and are known to sharpen your mind.
- Ways to eat them: Roast, then puree beets into a dip with Greek yogurt and horseradish or put raw beets into a salad.
- 3 Fresh Cranberries: These little red berries can help prevent heart disease. They keep the bad cholesterol from oxidizing and sticking to artery walls.
- Ways to eat them: Saute and serve with pork, or combine with banana, pineapple and orange for a fruit salad.
- 4 Orange pith: A great source of fiber and antioxidants.
- Ways to eat it: Roast thin slices of the pith and serve with whole wheat pancakes.
- 5 Eggs: A great source of protein. They contain zinc and iron to promote healthy hair and strong nails.
- Ways to eat them: Scramble with a handful of spinach, or top a bowl of vegetables and brown rice with a lightly fried egg, sesame seeds and soy sauce.
- 6 Sesame seeds: Eating a few spoonsful as day dramatically decreases LDL (bad cholesterol).
- Ways to eat them: Sprinkle on oatmeal, steamed veggies or make hummus with tahini, a sesame seed butter.
- 7 Mustard: Helps protect against cancer, prevent cardiovascular disease, defends cells against damaging free radicals, and gives your immune system a boost.
- Ways to eat it: Dip roasted veggies in mustard-honey sauce or whisk together mustard, oil, and vinegar for a salad dressing.
- 8 Lamb: A good source of omega-3 fatty acids that can protect against heart disease and strokes.
- Ways to eat it: Roast leg of lamb or use ground lamb as a topping for tacos or pizza.
- 9 Frozen broccoli: Frozen varieties contain up to 35% more beta-carotene by weight than fresh broccoli. Helps the body fight off infections that inflame the lungs and arteries.
- Ways to eat it: Toss steamed florets with tomato sauce and toasted walnuts for a side dish, or scatter atop a frozen pizza before baking.
- 10 Chiles: May help prevent the blood clots that lead to a heart attack and stroke.
- Ways to eat them: Add chopped chiles to stir-fry, eggs and soup.
- 11 Kiwis: They help fight free radicals that can lead to cancer.
- Ways to eat them: Don't peel them, the skin is very high in fiber and vitamin C. Eat like a peach or chop them and add to salads.
- 12 Celery leaves: Contain more calcium, iron, potassium, beta-carotene, and vitamin C than the stalks.
- Ways to eat it: Use like parsley or mix into salads.
Chocolate Chip Brownies
By Hklbrries
Cream shortening and sugar
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup coconut
Pumpkin Pie (made with lots of spices)
By Hklbrries
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 F
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store bought
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp ground mace
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 extra-large eggs
Roasted Winter Squash with Cornbread Stuffing
By Hklbrries
Turkey isn't the only Thanksgiving item great for stuffing
- 1 small to medium winter squash (acorn, butternut or baby pumpkin, about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 cups cooked and crumbled cornbread
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Summer Vegetable Quiche
By Hklbrries
Spokane’s sky is hardly showing symptoms of dawn, but Alyssa Krafft and Marc Gauthier are already hard at work
- 9-inch pie crust (frozen or from your favorite recipe)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh local vegetables of choice, chopped (spinach, swiss chard, broccoli, zucchini etc.)
- 2 tablespoons onion, diced
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 3 ounces cheese of choice, shredded (cheddar, swiss, pepperjack, etc.)
- 10 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
Fresh Fruit Kuchen
By Hklbrries
Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly grease 13-by-9-by-2-inch metal pan
- Topping:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 fresh plums, pitted and cut in eighths
- 2 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 tart apple, thinly sliced
- 1 cup seedless green grapes
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1/3 cup currant or red raspberry jelly
Broccoli with Sweet Mustard Sauce
By Hklbrries
Blanch or steam broccoli florets
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 tbsp vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
Fruit and Spinach Salad
By Hklbrries
Salad: Clean spinach and tear into bite-size pieces
- Salad:
- 16 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- 2 bananas
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Dressing:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup wine vinegar
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp poppy seeds