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  • Stuffed Mushrooms

    This is from my sister in law, Sara. Whole Wheat Couscous (or Quinoa) Celery Onion Roasted Red Peppers Olive Oil Crabmeat (optional) Cheese (Parm, Blue, Mozz, Feta, etc) Method 1.  Saute onions, celery, red peppers.  2.  Add couscous, cheese and an egg (for binding) 3.  Stuff into mushrooms 4.  Sprinkle cheese on top 4.  Bake at Read more

  • Walnut Crumble Pumpkin Pie

    Pie Crust 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, chilled 1/4 cup ice water (or less) Cookie Pie Crust 12 Triple Ginger Snaps (Trader Joes) 4 sheets Honey Graham Crackers 3 T butter melted Pie Filling 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoons ground Read more

  • Chocolate Toasted Coconut Crasin Cookies

    1/2 cup flaked unsweetened coconut 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1/4 cup crasins Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange coconut in a single layer in a Read more

  • Yogurt Chicken Dinner

    Chicken Marinade: yogurt garlic cloves lemon juice salt pepper curry powder Marinate for a couple of hours and grill chicken. Serve with toasted walnuts over salad and top with additional (newly made) yogurt sauce (no lemon juice) Read more

  • Tiramisu

    Yield: 8-12 servings Prep Time: 15-20 minutes Total Time: 25-35 minutes (plus 6-12 hours inactive chilling time) From Cook’s Illustrated November & December 2007 issue Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature 1-1/2 Tablespoons instant espresso granules 6-9 tablespoons Kalua Coffee Liquor (may sub dark rum) 6 large egg yolks (I used pasteurized eggs) Read more

  • Easy Mac and Cheese

    Note:  All portions in this recipe are approximates. Ingredients: 2 T Butter 3 T Flour (whole wheat) 1-3 C Milk Shredded Cheese Garlic Powder to taste Salt and Pepper to taste Dijon Mustard (optional…I don’t usually use this) Method: 1.  Boil a box of Pasta.  2.  Melt butter, add Flour and Milk.  Stir until well Read more