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Dark Chocolate Shortbread

On January 9, 2012 By

This goes in the “I want to try” pile, from “Real Food” free promotional magazine I picked up a local grocery store.

Dark Chocolate Shortbread Ingredients 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter, very soft 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup high-quality cocoa Directions Whisk together butter, [...]

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Homemade Vanilla Sugar

On December 9, 2011 By

Making your own vanilla sugar is pretty darn easy. It takes about five minutes of work, but then at least two weeks of waiting. So plan ahead.

You basically immerse a vanilla bean in sugar, let it sit for at least two weeks in an air-tight container so the vanilla goodness can get [...]

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Sweet Miso Salad Dressing

On November 27, 2011 By

Dresses one head of lettuce. Double the recipe for pasta salad.

1 tsp. Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbs Sweet White Miso (heaping)
1 Tbs Dijon Mustard (heaping)
1 Tbs Granulated Sugar
2 Pinches Salt
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper, to taste
3-4 Tbs (approx) peanut or canola oil
1 Tbs [...]

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Homemade Baked Beans

On November 18, 2011 By

Ingredients

2 cups dried navy beans or 3 cans drained and rinsed
2 cups water
1/2 lb bacon, cooked tender/crispy, chopped
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 honey
1/4 cup raw cane sugar
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp mustard seeds, [...]

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Cinnamon Roasted Nuts

On November 16, 2011 By

After trying some cinnamon roasted walnuts at the State Fair a few years back, I knew I wanted them more than just during fair time, so I set about looking for a way to make them at home.

I found a couple different recipes that I tried, and finally tweeked a combination of a couple [...]

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Russian Dressing

On November 13, 2011 By

Ingredients

1/4 cup salad oil
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper to taste

Combine ingredients and mix until oil is emulsified. A blender works well for this, I use [...]

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Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

On November 12, 2011 By

Years back I worked at a small burger/gyros joint. One of our best selling items though was the fresh squeezed lemonade, made to order. Well, we squeezed the lemons ahead of time, but each drink was then made up right there for you when you ordered. We also did these for a number of [...]

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Grandma’s Shortbread

On November 8, 2011 By

1 pound unsalted butter
4.5 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 pinches salt

cream sugar in to butter, mix in 4 cups of the flour.. adding more if needed

roll out in to a disc or rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick, score with knife

Bake at 350 for about 20-25 minutes

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Oriental Cole Slaw

On November 5, 2011 By

Dressing
    1 cup – cider vinegar
    1 cup – canola oil
    3/4 cup sugar
Heat vinegar in saucepan. Add sugar, stir until dissolved. Combine with oil & cool before using.

Slaw Mix
    1 med head green cabbage, shredded
    1 cup carrots,  [...]

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Breakfast Cookies

On November 2, 2011 By

3/4 c sugar
1-1/2 c whole wheat flour
1/2 t baking soda
3 c cheerios
1/4 c canola oil
1 t vanilla
1/4  c egg substitite
1/2 t salt
1-1/2 c rolled oats
3 oz mini choc chips
3/4 c peanut butter
1/4 c [...]

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