INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon grated ginger 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 large scallions, chopped 3 cups chopped green cabbage or bag of Cole Slaw 1/2 cups shredded carrots 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar 1/2 pound large peeled raw shrimp, chopped 6 egg roll wrappers Olive […]
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SWEET POTATO PIE
1 1/2 cups canned sweet potatoes or 2 to 3 roasted, peeled and pureed sweet potatoes 34 cup sugar 2 large eggs 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, softened 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Pinch salt 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell, homemade or store-bought Preheat the […]
LEMON SQUARES (Lower fat lower carb lower sugar)
1 1/2 c flour 3/4 c confectioners sugar 1 1/2 sticks softened butter 1 1/2 c sugar 4 eggs pinch of salt 6 T lemon juice 6 T flour Preheat the oven to 350 °F Lightly grease 9x13x2-inch pan Make the crust by combining 1 1/2 cups flour, confectioner’s sugar, and salt in a large […]
PINEAPPLE GRAVY
3 T sugar 1 T cornstarch 1/4 t cinnamon 20 oz pineapple (chunks or crushed) Mix 1st 3 ingredients in a saucepan Add pineapple Stir & heat through & boil until thickened Add cinnamon Serve with ham
BEST PEACH COBBLER
Filling: 5 small peaches, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 5 cups) 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Batter: 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup milk, at room temperature For the filling: Put the peaches, sugar, cinnamon, salt and lemon juice in a medium saucepan Place over medium […]
RACHEL’S CHICKEN/LIME/CILANTRO/RICE
Marinade 1lb of chicken with cumin, garlic, lime, salt & cilantro for several hours for desired taste When ready, cook chicken in pan on the stove, grill or crockpot Cook 1 cup Basmati or Jasmine rice in chicken broth Add cilantro, lime & salt When rice is done serve with cooked chicken Add veg or […]
STRAWBERRIES FOR SHORTCAKE
Mix 3/4 cups sugar to 2 cups of water Heat until dissolved, when cooled pour over 2 pints of strawberries that are rinsed & cut up Put on homemade sweet biscuits (see recipe) & add whipped cream
CASADA RICOTTA RECIPE (this is cannoli filling w/o cannoli shells)
Casada Trifle Recipe for a Crowd Divide by three for a smaller recipe 3 1lb Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese 1 heaping cup of confectioners sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp almond extract 2 tsp vanilla extract 16 oz heavy cream 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 jar maraschino cherries, drained well & quartered Thin milk & […]
SWEET BISCUT SHORTCAKE
2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup cold butter 1 cup milk 2 pints strawberries, chopped In a large bowl, combine flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually stir in milk until a soft dough […]
SESAME NOUGAT
8.5 T honey 3.5 oz sugar 8.5 T toasted sesame seeds 7 T crushed nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts) 1 zested orange Heat sugar & honey on a low heat until sugar dissolves Add sesame seeds & nuts & cook until mixture is golden brown Add orange zest When done pour on a piece of oiled […]