The buttermilk producers a bread with a soft crumb and a tangy flavor.Ingredients • 3 cups bread flour, plus more for work surface and sprinkling • 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt • 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast (from 1 [1/4-oz.] envelope) • 1 cup water • 1/2 cup whole buttermilk • Fine yellow cornmeal, for…
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True Spice Cookies
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Ingredients 3/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup molasses 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups flour 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon mace 2 teaspoons ground cloves Method Step…
Squash Dressing
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This is a classic southern dish to be enjoyed year round, not just for the holidays!Ingredients 2 cups cooked squash, (about 4 crook neck yellow squash or 4 zucchini) 2 cups crumbled cornbread 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup melted butter 3 eggs, lightly beaten Method Spray a 2…
Lorraine’s Sherry Cake
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My neighbor Lorraine made this cake for a neighborhood picnic years ago. We’ve been making it ever since!Ingredients Cake 1 package yellow cake mix 1 package instant vanilla pudding 1 tablespoon nutmeg 4 eg 3/4 cup oil 3/4 cup sherry Blend 5 minutes at medium speed. Pour into greased and floured bundt pan, Bake at…
Tortellini and Feta Salad
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This pasta salad makes a great supper on a warm evening.Ingredients 1 16 oz package cheese tortellini 1 1/2 cups chopped grape tomatoes 1 1/2 cups chopped cucumbers 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/3 cup diced red onions 1/3 cup kalamata olives, sliced 6 oz feta, crumbled 1 cup Greek salad dressing* (see note…
Greek Lemon Chicken Soup
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This satisfying soup will transport you to the Aegean!Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 2-3 celery stalks, diced 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 bay leaves 2 chicken breasts 6 cups chicken stock ¾ cup orzo Juice of 1 lemon 2 egg yolks A handful fresh dill Salt…
Brine for a 10 lb. turkey
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Great brining liquid for Thanksgiving!2 cups apple cider (DO NOT USE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR) 2 gallons cold water 1 1/2 cup kosher salt 1 cup brown sugar 5 cloves garlic, smashed 2 tablespoons peppercorns 2 oranges, thinly sliced 2 lemons, thinly sliced 5 sprigs rosemary 3 bay leaves combine the apple cider, cold water, salt…
Creamy Chicken Pasta Alfredo
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This one pot casserole is a crowd-pleasing quick dinner.Ingredients 2 Tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic minced 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes* 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp salt or to taste 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup sun dried tomato drained and chopped 3 cups baby spinach** 8…
Spicy Chicken Boulettes
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These versatile meatballs can be made with either ground chicken or turkey. They can be prepared ahead of time and frozen. They can be added to any spicy tomato sauce and served with pasta or they can be served with a spicy cream sauce (recipe below). They make a great addition to a buffet when…
Pickled Brussels Sprouts
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Ingredients 2 lbs Brussels sprouts 1 1/3 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup water 2/3 cup sugar 1 tbls mustard seed 1/2 tbls celery seed 1/3 tsp turmeric Directions Wash Brussels sprouts, remove root and outer leaves. Larger sprouts can be halved. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and tip the sprouts into…
Shakshuka
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This is an easy to make dish that will become one of your quick weeknight favorites!INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 medium yellow onions, finely diced 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely diced or 1 large roasted red pepper 1 jalapeño pepper, cored, seeded and sliced, or…
Brisket
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Ingredients 4 lb. brisket 2 large onions, roughly chopped 1 clove garlic 1/2 C water 2 bay leaves salt and pepper ot taste Method Place brisket in a covered dutch oven with the water, onion, garlic and seasonings. Bake for 3-3 1/2 hours.
Amazing Coconut Pie
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Ingredients 2 C milk 3/4 C sugar 1/2 C biscuit mix 4 eggs 1/4 C butter at room temperature 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 1/3 C coconut Method Preheat oven to 350F. Combine milk, sugar, biscuit mix, eggs and vanilla. Mix for 3 minutes. Pour mix into a greased pie place (or 8×8 pyrex dish).…
Spaghetti Squash Salad #2
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This brightly flavored salad adds a nice touch to any meal!3-4 pounds spaghetti squash baked, seeded and shredded (about 4-5 packed cups of cooked squash shreds) 1/2 lb good ripe cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half The dressing juice of 1 large or 2 small lemons 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar Good quality extra-virgin olive oil Additions…
Congo Squares
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Congo Squares were very popular a few years ago. I almost forgot about them until I ran across a recipe for a blondie that looked very familiar. I remembered congo squares and immediately went to the grocery store to buy the ingredients!3/4 cup butter, melted 2 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar 3 eggs 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour…