Monthly Archives: November 2010

Turkey Cheese Chowder

1 cup finely chopped green onions 1 cup finely chopped carrots 1 cup finely chopped celery 5 or 6 big kale leaves, chopped (optional) 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups turkey or chicken broth 2 cups milk 1/4 … Continue reading

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Spiced Nuts

These make great holiday gifts for friends, teachers, etc.  The quantity of nuts is flexible – I’ve used as many as 9 cups. 6 c. pecan halves 2 c. whole almonds 2 egg whites 2 T. cold water ½ c. … Continue reading

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Momjito

1 1/2 measures vodka 3-4 mint leaves 1/4 tsp. superfine sugar juice from ~1/2 orange Tear mint leaves and place in a small bowl with sugar, orange juice (maybe a splash of water).  Crush mint in bowl while mixing in … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Gratin with Ginger and Orange Zest

Time: About an hour 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoons), more for greasing pan 1 cup cream 2 tablespoons grated ginger Zest from one orange 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and grated, about 4 cups 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts or walnuts … Continue reading

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Mexican Chocolate Tofu Pudding

(I got this recipe from Mark Bittman) Time: 10 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ chilling 3/4 cup sugar 1 pound silken tofu 8 ounces high-quality bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading

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Apple Pie

BASIC APPLE PIE RECIPE 8 servings This is my mom’s recipe for apple pie (I’ve even successfully made it a few times!)   You can make the crust or you can use a premade one. CRUST (recipe makes one double … Continue reading

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Oatmeal

get Mom to do it.

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