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Peanut Butter Balls

April 1, 2009

1 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup instant oats 1 lb. powdered sugar 1 cup margarine (softened) 1 tsp. vanilla 4 ozs. paraffin 1 cup chocolate chips 1. Mix together peanut butter, coconut, oats, sugar, margarine and vanilla. Shape into balls. Chill for 2 hours. 2. In top of double boiler, [...]

Noodle Kugel

April 1, 2009

Servings: 12 18 oz medium broad egg noodles 4 oz sweet butter, softened 6 large eggs, separated 9 oz creamed cottage cheese 9 oz sour cream 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. vanilla 1 Tbsp. orange peel, grated 18 oz apples, peeled, cored, sliced thinly 4 Tbsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon Cook [...]

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

March 9, 2009

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 4-5 tablespoons sugar, depending on your preference of sweetness (if you like them unsweet, only use 2) 1 cup ricotta cheese (fresh ricotta, if you can find it) 2 eggs, room temp 2/3 cup milk 1 [...]

February 23, 2009

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Sweet Tart Dough (Pâte Sablée)

February 20, 2009

[donotprint] In French, this dough is called pâte sablée because it is buttery, tender and sandy (that’s what sablée means). It’s much like shortbread and ideal for filling with fruit, custard or chocolate. Unlike other crusts, this one is best if not rolled but just pressed into the pan. [/donotprint][print link] Sweet Tart Dough Makes [...]

Cheesecake Supreme Recipe

December 23, 2008

My all time favorite cheesecake, from the pages of Colorado Cache, the Junior League of Denver's first cookbook. Ingredients Crust: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup butter Filling 1 pound cream cheese 3/4 cup sugar 5 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp almond extract Topping 1 1/2 cups [...]

Lemon Cheesecake with Graham Cracker Crust

December 22, 2008

This is a luscious and large cheesecake, enough for 12-16 servings. From the Junior League of Denver's Colorado Cache cookbook (copyright 1978 and still love it!) Ingredients: Crust: 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 25 single crackers, crushed) 1/4 cup sugar 6 tablespoons melted butter Filling: 3 8·ounce packages cream cheese, softened 3 eggs [...]

Cranberry Mimosa

December 15, 2008

I love serving this variation on the standard Mimosa over the holidays. The addition of cranberry juice adds to creating a festive look and flavor and it’s perfect for brunch or with early appetizers.

Cream Biscuits

December 6, 2008

Adapted from James Beard’s American Cookery 10-12 biscuits 3 tablespoons melted butter 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the surface 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the butter and set aside. Sift [...]

Baked Toffee Squares

December 4, 2008

Ingredients: 1 package of graham crackers 1 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 cups chocolate chips 1 cup chopped almonds, toasted Directions: Preheat oven to 350; butter cookie sheet with sides or jelly roll pan. Place crackers on bottom of pan, closely together. Melt butter and brown sugar in saucepan over medium-high heat. [...]