basic crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
• cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. serve hot.

Best Lemonade Ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• in a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. in pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.

ginger apple cups

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 1 cup mott's® natural applesauce
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons apple vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 38 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray mini-muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
• combine mott's® natural applesauce and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small saucepan. bring to a simmer over medium hear. lower heat and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 8 minutes. remove from heat and cool.
• sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
• cream together in a large bowl the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. shape dough into walnut sized balls, and place then into prepared mini-muffin tins.
• bake until light brown, 8 to 10 minutes. allow cookies to cool in pan for 10 minutes. to make a well for the filling, press down centers of cookies with your fingertip or rounded end of a cooking utensil. cool completely on a wire rack. if not serving immediately, store in airtight container.
• prior to serving, fill cups with a small spoonful of applesauce mixture.
• stir together confectioners sugar and . drizzle filled cups with glaze.

italian cookies iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 cup butter
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon anise
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons multicolored candy sprinkles

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• in a large bowl, stir together the flour, 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar and baking powder. cut in butter using a pastry blender or rub between fingers until well blended. stir in the eggs, vanilla and anise extracts and mix into a firm dough. turn dough out a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes. roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place them 1 inch apart the prepared cookie sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. in a small bowl, stir together 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons water. drizzle over cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles.

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins


• combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

Mock

Ingredients

• Servings: 11
• 4 cups carbonated water, chilled
• 4 cups
• 3 cups unsweetened grape juice

Recipe

Ready Time: 8 hrs 2 mins


• chill club soda, and grape juice overnight.
• in a large pitcher combine club soda, and grape juice. serve immediately over ice.

basic crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
• cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. serve hot.

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins


• combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

Dessert Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, flour sugar and salt until smooth.
• heat a medium-sized skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. grease pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel. using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tablespoons crepe batter into hot pan, tilting the pan so that bottom surface is evenly coated. cook over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes on a side, or until golden brown. serve immediately.

eggnog cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon flavored extract
• 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the extract. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Vasilopita

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, blend together the butter or margarine and the sugar. separate 3 of the eggs; add the yolks and the 2 remaining whole eggs to the butter mixture. stir in the vanilla and water.
• in another bowl, sift together the baking powder and flour. add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
• whip 3 egg whites until they are foamy. add 1 tablespoon sugar. continue to whip the whites until they are stiff, but not dry. fold whipped whites into batter.
• pour the batter into a greased 10 x 4 inch tube pan. wrap a large coin in foil, and place the coin in the batter. press the coin down; it should be completely hidden. sprinkle the nuts and seeds on top of the batter.
• bake the cake for about 70 minutes, or until done. cool on a wire rack.

Mock

Ingredients

• Servings: 11
• 4 cups carbonated water, chilled
• 4 cups
• 3 cups unsweetened grape juice

Recipe

Ready Time: 8 hrs 2 mins


• chill club soda, and grape juice overnight.
• in a large pitcher combine club soda, and grape juice. serve immediately over ice.

Dessert Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, flour sugar and salt until smooth.
• heat a medium-sized skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. grease pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel. using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tablespoons crepe batter into hot pan, tilting the pan so that bottom surface is evenly coated. cook over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes on a side, or until golden brown. serve immediately.

Best Lemonade Ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• in a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. in pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.

warm tomato chutney

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 pounds large tomatoes
• 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, nicked and squeezed
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon diced candied ginger
• 1 (5 ounce) package sweetened dried cranberries
• 1 1/2 cups vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon pickling spice
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 (1 pint) canning jars with lids and rings

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• bring a pot of water to a boil. add large tomatoes to boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes; transfer to a bowl of ice water. peel large tomatoes, squeeze out excess juice and seeds, and dice.
• combine large tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, green bell pepper, red onion, and ginger in a large cast iron pot. stir dried cranberries, vinegar, brown sugar, pickling spice, chili powder, and salt into tomato mixture; bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium and cook until chutney is thickened, at least 1 hour.
• sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. pack chutney into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air . wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. top with lids and screw on rings.
• place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. leave a 2-inch space between the jars. pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
• remove the jars from the stockpot and place a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). store in a cool, dark area.

Dessert Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, flour sugar and salt until smooth.
• heat a medium-sized skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. grease pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel. using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tablespoons crepe batter into hot pan, tilting the pan so that bottom surface is evenly coated. cook over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes on a side, or until golden brown. serve immediately.

Vasilopita

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, blend together the butter or margarine and the sugar. separate 3 of the eggs; add the yolks and the 2 remaining whole eggs to the butter mixture. stir in the vanilla and water.
• in another bowl, sift together the baking powder and flour. add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
• whip 3 egg whites until they are foamy. add 1 tablespoon sugar. continue to whip the whites until they are stiff, but not dry. fold whipped whites into batter.
• pour the batter into a greased 10 x 4 inch tube pan. wrap a large coin in foil, and place the coin in the batter. press the coin down; it should be completely hidden. sprinkle the nuts and seeds on top of the batter.
• bake the cake for about 70 minutes, or until done. cool on a wire rack.

cinnamon palmiers

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• sprinkle a flat work surface with 1/4 cup sugar; unfold puff pastry over sugar and roll out to a 15x10-inch rectangle. brush pastry with butter. mix 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over buttered pastry.
• starting with a long edge of the pastry, roll pastry tightly around filling, stopping in the middle. repeat with the opposite edge, meeting the first roll. put a little water your finger and dot along the long edges that come together; press gently so the two rolled edges stay together. refrigerate until slightly firm, 5 to 10 minutes.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• cut pastry into 1/4-inch slices. arrange slices on prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
• bake in preheated oven until golden and crisp, about 12 minutes. allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Dessert Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, flour sugar and salt until smooth.
• heat a medium-sized skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. grease pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel. using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tablespoons crepe batter into hot pan, tilting the pan so that bottom surface is evenly coated. cook over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes on a side, or until golden brown. serve immediately.

Best Lemonade Ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• in a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. in pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.

basic crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
• cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. serve hot.

easy artichoke appetizer

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup creamy salad dressing (such as miracle whip®)
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• unroll crescent roll dough into rectangles; press into the bottom and sides of a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan or baking sheet. seal perforations together.
• bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
• combine artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, creamy salad dressing, and garlic powder in a bowl until well mixed.
• spread creamy artichoke mixture over the browned crust.
• return to oven and bake until cheese is melted and beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. let cool for 5 minutes. cut into desired shapes and serve.

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins


• combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

Austrian Jam Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup chopped almonds
• 1 cup raspberry jam

Recipe

• in a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. add the vanilla and egg yolk; mix until fluffy. stir in the flour, and refrigerate dough for 2 hours.
• preheat oven to 300 degrees f ( 150 degrees c ). grease cookie sheets.
• measure out the dough by teaspoonfuls, and roll into balls. dip the balls into chopped almonds and set on the prepared cookie sheet 1 inch apart. with a finger, make an indention in each cookie, fill the indention up with jam using a teaspoon or a pastry bag. bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, cookies should be golden brown. remove from pan after baking to cool on a wire rack.

cherry poppyseed twinks

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1/2 cup cherry preserves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c ).
• cream together butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. beat in egg and vanilla. mix in flour, salt, and poppy seeds until well blended. drop dough from a teaspoon an ungreased cookie sheet. make an indention in the middle of each cookie with your finger. if the dough is too sticky, dip your finger in water first. fill each hole with about 1/2 teaspoon of cherry preserves.
• bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until edges begin to brown.

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins


• combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

Best Lemonade Ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• in a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. in pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.

Vasilopita

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, blend together the butter or margarine and the sugar. separate 3 of the eggs; add the yolks and the 2 remaining whole eggs to the butter mixture. stir in the vanilla and water.
• in another bowl, sift together the baking powder and flour. add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
• whip 3 egg whites until they are foamy. add 1 tablespoon sugar. continue to whip the whites until they are stiff, but not dry. fold whipped whites into batter.
• pour the batter into a greased 10 x 4 inch tube pan. wrap a large coin in foil, and place the coin in the batter. press the coin down; it should be completely hidden. sprinkle the nuts and seeds on top of the batter.
• bake the cake for about 70 minutes, or until done. cool on a wire rack.

rhubarb pudding

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 3 cups chopped rhubarb
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 cup boiling water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• in a medium bowl, mix together the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. mix in 1/4 cup of butter with a fork, or rub between your fingers until it is in small pieces. stir in the buttermilk just until blended. spread evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan.
• make a layer of rhubarb over the batter in the dish, then sprinkle 1 cup of sugar over it. dot with remaining butter. sprinkle with nutmeg, then pour boiling water over the whole thing.
• bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the batter is cooked through and rhubarb is tender. serve warm or cold.

Verlys' Apple Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (15 ounce) package pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie
• 1 1/8 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/8 teaspoons sugar
• 5 cups sliced, peeled apples, or to taste
• 2/3 cup sugar, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small chunks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• lay one of the pie crusts into the bottom of a pie pan. mix 1 1/8 teaspoon and 1 1/8 teaspoon sugar together in a small bowl and sprinkle over the pastry.
• mound the apple slices into the pastry. mix 2/3 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon together in a bowl; sprinkle over the apples. dot the apples with chunks of butter. top with remaining pie crust pastry.
• run fingers moistened with water along edge of pie pastry in the pan. top pie with remaining pie crust pastry and press the two pasties together along the seams to seal. cut small slits into the top pastry for ventilation.
• bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. reduce heat to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) and continue baking until crust is golden brown, about 45 minutes more.

eggnog cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon flavored extract
• 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the extract. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Dessert Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, flour sugar and salt until smooth.
• heat a medium-sized skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. grease pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel. using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tablespoons crepe batter into hot pan, tilting the pan so that bottom surface is evenly coated. cook over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes on a side, or until golden brown. serve immediately.

mr. kirk's won tons

Ingredients

• Servings: 60
• 1/2 pound ground lamb, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup bamboo shoots, drained and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts, finely chopped
• 1/2 egg, beaten
• 2 leaves bok choy, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon cooking
• 1 (14 ounce) package wonton wrappers
• 2 quarts oil for frying

Recipe

Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a large bowl, mix the lamb, salt, soy sauce, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, green onions, bean sprouts, egg, bok choy and .
• place 1 teaspoon of the lamb mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. fold the wrappers to the center forming a triangle. gently press together the edges with moistened fingers. fold in half again lengthwise, then fold back and bring together the corners. press two corners together.
• in a heavy skillet or wok, heat oil over high heat. deep fry each wonton 2 minutes. remove and drain on paper towels.

eggnog cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon flavored extract
• 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the extract. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins


• combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

basic crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
• cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. serve hot.

(big As A) Cathead Biscuits

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• butter-flavored cooking spray
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 1/2 tablespoons lard
• 1 cup buttermilk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). prepare a 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray.
• mix flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together in a mixing bowl.
• mash small chunks of lard into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter or with your fingers, letting each addition integrate fully before adding the next, until all the lard has been added and the mixture resembles coarse-ground cornmeal.
• make a well in the center of the flour mixture. pour milk into the well. stir the mixture with a spoon, making sure to scrape the edges of the bowl so that the dry flour there gets wet, just until the milk is incorporated into the dry mix and there are no large areas of powdery flour remaining, leaving lumpy dough which is sticky in some places and even a bit grainy in the driest areas. from here, use your hands to carefully mix to ensure even consistency.
• divide dough into 8 equal chunks and shape each into a thick biscuit. put the shaped biscuits into the prepared cake pan with the sides touching.
• bake in preheated oven until the tops are light golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Mock

Ingredients

• Servings: 11
• 4 cups carbonated water, chilled
• 4 cups
• 3 cups unsweetened grape juice

Recipe

Ready Time: 8 hrs 2 mins


• chill club soda, and grape juice overnight.
• in a large pitcher combine club soda, and grape juice. serve immediately over ice.

authentic tiramisu

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 eggs, separated
• 2 tablespoons
• 2 cups brewed espresso, cooled, divided
• 2 (8 ounce) packages mascarpone cheese
• 1 pinch sugar
• 30 ladyfingers (such as savoiardi®)
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• beat 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks, , and 1 tablespoon espresso together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. add mascarpone cheese to sugar-egg mixture and beat until well blended, 3 to 5 minutes.
• beat egg whites and a pinch sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. gently fold egg whites into mascarpone mixture.
• pour remaining espresso into a shallow dish. dip 1 side of each ladyfinger into the espresso and arrange on a serving platter in 2 horizontal rows of 6 with 2 1/2 ladyfingers in opposite direction on both ends to form a rectangular shape.
• spread 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture the ladyfinger layer and dust with 1/2 of the cocoa powder. repeat with remaining ladyfingers dipped in espresso, mascarpone mixture, and cocoa powder. refrigerate tiramisu until ladyfingers have softened from the espresso and mascarpone mixture, 2 to 3 hours.

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins


• combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

Mock

Ingredients

• Servings: 11
• 4 cups carbonated water, chilled
• 4 cups
• 3 cups unsweetened grape juice

Recipe

Ready Time: 8 hrs 2 mins


• chill club soda, and grape juice overnight.
• in a large pitcher combine club soda, and grape juice. serve immediately over ice.

kathy's peanut butterfinger® oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 38
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups extra crunchy peanut butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 18 fun size bars chocolate-covered crispy peanut butter candy (such as butterfinger®), crushed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• process flour, oats, baking soda, and salt in a food processor until blended.
• beat peanut butter, brown sugar, sugar, shortening, and unsalted butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. beat in eggs, one at a time, until well-blended. add vanilla.
• stir flour mixture into peanut butter mixture; add crushed peanut butter candy and stir until just combined. drop 1-inch spoonfuls of the dough, 2 inches apart, baking sheets.
• bake cookies in the preheated oven until light brown, about 15 minutes.

basic crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
• cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. serve hot.

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins


• combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

Dessert Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, flour sugar and salt until smooth.
• heat a medium-sized skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. grease pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel. using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tablespoons crepe batter into hot pan, tilting the pan so that bottom surface is evenly coated. cook over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes on a side, or until golden brown. serve immediately.

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins


• combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

authentic tiramisu

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 eggs, separated
• 2 tablespoons
• 2 cups brewed espresso, cooled, divided
• 2 (8 ounce) packages mascarpone cheese
• 1 pinch sugar
• 30 ladyfingers (such as savoiardi®)
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• beat 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks, , and 1 tablespoon espresso together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. add mascarpone cheese to sugar-egg mixture and beat until well blended, 3 to 5 minutes.
• beat egg whites and a pinch sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. gently fold egg whites into mascarpone mixture.
• pour remaining espresso into a shallow dish. dip 1 side of each ladyfinger into the espresso and arrange on a serving platter in 2 horizontal rows of 6 with 2 1/2 ladyfingers in opposite direction on both ends to form a rectangular shape.
• spread 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture the ladyfinger layer and dust with 1/2 of the cocoa powder. repeat with remaining ladyfingers dipped in espresso, mascarpone mixture, and cocoa powder. refrigerate tiramisu until ladyfingers have softened from the espresso and mascarpone mixture, 2 to 3 hours.

Dessert Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, flour sugar and salt until smooth.
• heat a medium-sized skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. grease pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel. using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tablespoons crepe batter into hot pan, tilting the pan so that bottom surface is evenly coated. cook over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes on a side, or until golden brown. serve immediately.

basic crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
• cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. serve hot.

kathy's peanut butterfinger® oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 38
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups extra crunchy peanut butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 18 fun size bars chocolate-covered crispy peanut butter candy (such as butterfinger®), crushed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• process flour, oats, baking soda, and salt in a food processor until blended.
• beat peanut butter, brown sugar, sugar, shortening, and unsalted butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. beat in eggs, one at a time, until well-blended. add vanilla.
• stir flour mixture into peanut butter mixture; add crushed peanut butter candy and stir until just combined. drop 1-inch spoonfuls of the dough, 2 inches apart, baking sheets.
• bake cookies in the preheated oven until light brown, about 15 minutes.

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins


• combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

Mock

Ingredients

• Servings: 11
• 4 cups carbonated water, chilled
• 4 cups
• 3 cups unsweetened grape juice

Recipe

Ready Time: 8 hrs 2 mins


• chill club soda, and grape juice overnight.
• in a large pitcher combine club soda, and grape juice. serve immediately over ice.

Best Lemonade Ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• in a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. in pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.

Best Lemonade Ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• in a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. in pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.

Vasilopita

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, blend together the butter or margarine and the sugar. separate 3 of the eggs; add the yolks and the 2 remaining whole eggs to the butter mixture. stir in the vanilla and water.
• in another bowl, sift together the baking powder and flour. add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
• whip 3 egg whites until they are foamy. add 1 tablespoon sugar. continue to whip the whites until they are stiff, but not dry. fold whipped whites into batter.
• pour the batter into a greased 10 x 4 inch tube pan. wrap a large coin in foil, and place the coin in the batter. press the coin down; it should be completely hidden. sprinkle the nuts and seeds on top of the batter.
• bake the cake for about 70 minutes, or until done. cool on a wire rack.

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins


• combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

Best Lemonade Ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• in a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. in pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.

basic crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
• cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. serve hot.

Best Lemonade Ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• in a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. in pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.

Dessert Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, flour sugar and salt until smooth.
• heat a medium-sized skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. grease pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel. using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tablespoons crepe batter into hot pan, tilting the pan so that bottom surface is evenly coated. cook over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes on a side, or until golden brown. serve immediately.

eggnog cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon flavored extract
• 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the extract. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins


• combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

Mock

Ingredients

• Servings: 11
• 4 cups carbonated water, chilled
• 4 cups
• 3 cups unsweetened grape juice

Recipe

Ready Time: 8 hrs 2 mins


• chill club soda, and grape juice overnight.
• in a large pitcher combine club soda, and grape juice. serve immediately over ice.

Vasilopita

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, blend together the butter or margarine and the sugar. separate 3 of the eggs; add the yolks and the 2 remaining whole eggs to the butter mixture. stir in the vanilla and water.
• in another bowl, sift together the baking powder and flour. add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
• whip 3 egg whites until they are foamy. add 1 tablespoon sugar. continue to whip the whites until they are stiff, but not dry. fold whipped whites into batter.
• pour the batter into a greased 10 x 4 inch tube pan. wrap a large coin in foil, and place the coin in the batter. press the coin down; it should be completely hidden. sprinkle the nuts and seeds on top of the batter.
• bake the cake for about 70 minutes, or until done. cool on a wire rack.

Mom-mom's Jell Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (3 ounce) package cherry flavored jell-o®
• 1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 (3 ounce) package orange flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored jell-o®
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
• 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfingers

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 30 mins


• prepare cherry, lime, and orange gelatin according to package directions. chill each flavor in an 8x8- or 9x9-inch square pan until firm.
• in a medium bowl, mix lemon gelatin with sugar and pineapple juice. chill until partially set. in a large bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. fold in lemon gelatin mixture. cut cherry, lime, and orange gelatin into 1-inch cubes, and gently fold into whipped cream mixture.
• line a 9x13-inch pan with lady fingers. spread gelatin mixture into pan. chill overnight.

basic crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
• cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. serve hot.

eggnog cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon flavored extract
• 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the extract. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Best Lemonade Ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• in a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. in pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.

Best Lemonade Ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 8 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 35 mins


• in a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. in pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water.

basic crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
• cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. serve hot.

eggnog cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon flavored extract
• 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the extract. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Dessert Crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/3 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, flour sugar and salt until smooth.
• heat a medium-sized skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. grease pan with a small amount of butter or oil applied with a brush or paper towel. using a serving spoon or small ladle, spoon about 3 tablespoons crepe batter into hot pan, tilting the pan so that bottom surface is evenly coated. cook over medium heat, 1 to 2 minutes on a side, or until golden brown. serve immediately.

Vasilopita

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, blend together the butter or margarine and the sugar. separate 3 of the eggs; add the yolks and the 2 remaining whole eggs to the butter mixture. stir in the vanilla and water.
• in another bowl, sift together the baking powder and flour. add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
• whip 3 egg whites until they are foamy. add 1 tablespoon sugar. continue to whip the whites until they are stiff, but not dry. fold whipped whites into batter.
• pour the batter into a greased 10 x 4 inch tube pan. wrap a large coin in foil, and place the coin in the batter. press the coin down; it should be completely hidden. sprinkle the nuts and seeds on top of the batter.
• bake the cake for about 70 minutes, or until done. cool on a wire rack.

basic crepes

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
• heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. pour or scoop the batter the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
• cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. serve hot.

eggnog cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon flavored extract
• 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan. sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together sugar, butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the extract. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins


• combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

mock champagne

Ingredients

• Servings: 11
• 4 cups carbonated water, chilled
• 4 cups
• 3 cups unsweetened grape juice

Recipe

Ready Time: 8 hrs 2 mins


• chill club soda, and grape juice overnight.
• in a large pitcher combine club soda, and grape juice. serve immediately over ice.

mock champagne

Ingredients

• Servings: 11
• 4 cups carbonated water, chilled
• 4 cups
• 3 cups unsweetened grape juice

Recipe

Ready Time: 8 hrs 2 mins


• chill club soda, and grape juice overnight.
• in a large pitcher combine club soda, and grape juice. serve immediately over ice.

Creamy Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 3 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 7 mins


• combine the cocoa, sugar and pinch of salt in a saucepan. blend in the boiling water. bring this mixture to an easy boil while you stir. simmer and stir for about 2 minutes. watch that it doesn't scorch. stir in 3 1/2 cups of milk and heat until very hot, but do not boil! remove from heat and add vanilla. divide between 4 mugs. add the cream to the mugs of cocoa to cool it to drinking temperature.

mock champagne

Ingredients

• Servings: 11
• 4 cups carbonated water, chilled
• 4 cups
• 3 cups unsweetened grape juice

Recipe

Ready Time: 8 hrs 2 mins


• chill club soda, and grape juice overnight.
• in a large pitcher combine club soda, and grape juice. serve immediately over ice.

Vasilopita

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, blend together the butter or margarine and the sugar. separate 3 of the eggs; add the yolks and the 2 remaining whole eggs to the butter mixture. stir in the vanilla and water.
• in another bowl, sift together the baking powder and flour. add these dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
• whip 3 egg whites until they are foamy. add 1 tablespoon sugar. continue to whip the whites until they are stiff, but not dry. fold whipped whites into batter.
• pour the batter into a greased 10 x 4 inch tube pan. wrap a large coin in foil, and place the coin in the batter. press the coin down; it should be completely hidden. sprinkle the nuts and seeds on top of the batter.
• bake the cake for about 70 minutes, or until done. cool on a wire rack.