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Hints from Heloise - White Elephant gifts
By Hklbrries
- Dear Patsy:
- Dear Heloise: Could you please give me your definition of a "white elephant gift"? I have asked a few friends, and the answers were vague or unclear.
- Patsy, via email
- to usually is a set price or a theme, or there are just "gag" gifts. If you have been invited to a gift exchange, ask the host for what the guidelines are.
- Heloise
Angel Food Tiramisu Trifle
By Hklbrries
This recipe calls for assembling the trifle in glasses for individual servings
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons Kahlua liqueur
- 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur
- 8 ounces mascarpone
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 cups cubed angel food cake (use Angel Food Cake, Master Recipe, if desired (recipe in collection))
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dark chocolate
Microwave Turntable - Uses
By Hklbrries
Dear Readers: When replacing your microwave, save the glass turntable
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Hints from Heloise - Potato Salad Tip
By Hklbrries
Dear Heloise: I love making potato salad but hate peeling and cutting the hot, boiled potatoes
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Strawberry Lemonade
By Hklbrries
Mix 1 can each lemonade concentrate and water
- 1 can lemonade concentrate
- 1 can water
- Strawberries, mashed, to taste
- Seltzer
Lentil Dip ("Dip-In" in the Palouse)
By Hklbrries
Cook lentils in 4 cups water for 25 minutes
- 1 cup lentils
- 4 cups water
- 1 (12 ounce) bottle red taco sauce (mild, medium or hot)
- 1 (28 ounce) package frozen peas
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 package dry taco seasoning (mild, medium or hot)
- 1 large bunch green onions, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow pepper, chopped
- 1 can medium olives, sliced
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Peach and Berry Almond Cobbler
By Hklbrries
Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or similar sized dish
- Filling:
- 3 pounds peaches, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 pint fresh blueberries, stems removed, washed
- 1 pint blackberries, washed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Cobbler Topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 stick (8 tbsp) cold butter
- 1 (7 ounce) package almond paste
- 1 cup buttermilk
Ditch gluten to drop fat?
By Hklbrries
It seems as if suddenly we're preparing special meals for gluten-intolerant dinner guests and seeing gluten-free op...
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Bread Pudding with Dried Fruit
By Hklbrries
Have a spoonful of old-fashioned comfort
- Pudding:
- 4 1/2 cups stale French bread, torn into large pieces, crusts on
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 4 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup half-and-half
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Topping:
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
By Hklbrries
Heat oven to 375 F. Mix flour and baking soda in small bowl
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) margarine
- 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups Post Grape Nuts brand cereal
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins