Ingredients 4 eggs, separated 1-1/2 cups pumpkin puree 1 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup half-and-half 5 tablespoons rum 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions In an electric mixer or large mixing bowl, Beat the egg whites until stiff. In a different bowl, beat the egg yolks until Thick and…
Ingredients 4 cups (1 liter) red grape juice 1 1/2 quart (1.5 liter) bottle of jug red wine 2-3 sticks cinnamon 1/2 tablespoon whole cloves 1/2 tablespoon allspice 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 3/4 cup (170 grams) firmly packed brown sugar Directions In a large saucepan, combine juice and wine. Add spices and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Decrease heat…
Ingredients 1 envelope active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water (105ºF to 115ºF) 5 cups flour 3 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 3/4 cup shortening 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups buttermilk Directions Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening until mix resembles coarse meal.…
Old fashioned biscuits are a treat at any season. According to Goddess lore, sprinkling rosemary into the dough helps us to attract love and longevity. Ingredients 2 cups unbleached, all purpose flour 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 1/2tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, minced pinch cayenne pepper 1 stick unsalted butter or margarine, chilled…
Ingredients 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups milk 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup flour 3 bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 large baking potato, peeled and finely diced 1/2 teaspoon of salt Toppings: 1 cup sour cream 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup green onions 1/2 cup bacon bits Directions Heat chicken stock and milk in large saucepan over…
Ingredients cooking spray 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup butter or stick margarine, softened 2 large egg whites 1 large egg 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/9 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 2/3 cup…
Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup butter 3/4 cup raisins 5 fluid ounces sour cream 3/8 cup honey Directions Preheat oven to 400º F. Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together. Rub in the butter with your fingertips. Toss in the raisins. Make a well in…
Celebrate the first stirrings of spring with this unusual not-too-sweet cake, a tasty way to begin fortifying ourselves for the new season ahead. It is sweetened with iron-rich molasses instead of sugar, and it uses no dairy or eggs. In fact, you will be surprised at how anything with so few ingredients could taste so good! This adaptation of a…
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup quick oats, uncooked 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs Frosting Directions Preheat oven to 350º F. Heat the water in a pan until boiling, then…
Pudding cakes are basically egg custards, but with two improvements. Unlike ordinary egg custard, pudding cakes contain a little flour and beaten egg whites. During baking, the beaten egg whites will float to the top, forming a spongy cake-like cap. Meanwhile, the remainder of the batter settles to the bottom to make a pudding-like layer. Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter,…