(NC)-Forget those tasteless, over-processed energy bars you buy at the store which have been sitting on the shelf for who knows how long! These delicious bars will not only tempt your taste buds but will deliver some important nutrition benefits as well. Made with antioxidant-rich California tree fruits (pick your favorite or use a combination of plums, peaches and nectarines) these bars will help you keep the sun's UV rays at bay with phytonutrients critical to maintaining healthy skin.11/2 pounds fresh California tree fruit (peaches, plums and/or nectarines)1/4 cup canola oil1/2 cup light brown sugar1/4 cup liquid egg substitute6 tablespoons honey1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder1 teaspoon baking soda11/2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon salt3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats1/4 cup dry roasted sunflower kernelsLemon Glaze:1 cup powdered sugar, sifted1/4 teaspoon vanilla2 teaspoons lemon juice3 teaspoons hot waterPreheat oven to 325º F.
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(NC)—This recipe was prepared by Camelback and Central, 1403 2nd Avenue, New York, New York.3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons sweet butter3 ounces baking chocolate3/4 cup sugar2 eggs1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts1 teaspoon vanilla2 ounces Jack Daniel's WhiskeyJack Daniel's GlazeMix together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Melt butter and chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water.
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From the book: Christmas In Dairyland (True Stories From a Wisconsin Farm)When I was a kid growing up on our dairy farm in Wisconsin 40 years ago, cookies with a date filling were my dad's favorite kind. Here is the recipe. 3/4 cup butter or margarine (softened) 3/4 cup shortening 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 5 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt several tablespoons of milk if the dough seems too dry Jam: blackberry, black raspberry, strawberry, red raspberry, plum conserve, apple conserve, or date filling (recipes for plum and apple conserve and date filling are included below.
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Before you set off on your next family walk or outing, try making one of these super easy trail mixes to keep your energy up. * Quick Fix Mix 2 cups mini pretzels 1 cup cheese snack crackers 1 cup honey roasted peanuts 1 cup raisinsPlace all ingredients into a plastic baggie, seal, and then shake. Enjoy!* Chocolate Popcorn Mix 2 cups spoon size shredded wheat cereal 2 cups popped popcorn 1 cup dried cranberries 3 Tbsp.
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(NC)—As the holiday season arrives, our menus are sure to include tasty treats and yummy desserts, including traditional and new, anything-but-humble pie flavours. Pies are a favourite way to end a meal and they've been part of our culture for a long time.Did you know.
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(NC)—There may not be a better dessert than a mouth-watering slice of pie fresh from the oven. But serving your pie with a dollop of whipped cream, or "a la mode" with a cool scoop of vanilla ice cream can dress up this treat. Add a dash more creativity and a humble pie becomes a true work of art that will have your family and friends coming back for seconds.
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(NC)—The old saying goes "easy as pie", so why are so many of us reluctant to try baking our own? Most of us just don't have the time to spend hours shopping for ingredients, making the pastry from scratch and preparing the filling, especially during the holidays.Some recognized brand names are making it easy. You can now get, for example, two lines of frozen, unbaked pies – Oven Fresh and the Signature Selections by Sara Lee – that are ready to pop into the oven.
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Pound Cake: 2 cups (500 ml) Five Roses All Purpose Flour 1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder pinch salt 1 cup (250 ml) unsalted butter 1 cup (250 ml) sugar 4 eggs 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) grated orange zestFilling: 1 can (300 ml) condensed milk 1-1/2 cups (375 ml) cold water 1 pkg. (102 g) vanilla instant pudding mix 1 container (1 L) frozen, light whipped topping, thawed 1 pound cake, cut into cubes (recipe above) 1 can (540 ml) cherry cranberry pie fillingPound Cake: Grease and line a 9" x 5" (2 L) loaf pan with parchment paper. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
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Cake: 2 eggs 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) Five Roses All Purpose Flour 1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, softened 1/2 cup (125 ml) milkMousse: 1 pouch unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup (50 ml) cold water 2 egg yolks 3/4 cup (175 ml) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (125 ml) hot milk 8 squares white chocolate, finely chopped 1-1/2 cups (375 ml) 35%whipping cream 3 cups (750 ml) fresh strawberriesCake: Preheat oven to 350ºF(180ºC). Butter a 9-in (23 cm) round spring pan. Beat eggs and vanilla.
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1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, softened1/2 cup (125 ml) dark brown sugar1/3 cup (75 ml) granulated sugar1 egg4 squares Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla1 -3/4 cup (425 ml) Five Roses All Purpose Flour1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda1/4 tsp (1 ml) saltCoating:12 squares Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped3 squares White ChocolatePreheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). In a bowl, cream butter. Beat in brown sugar and granulated sugar until very smooth.
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There seems to be only one popular American main-course dish with which almost any of the traditional table wines would not blend successfully. That is the time-honored sweet-garnished Easter baked ham.The dry, puckery red table wine types do seem to clash with this Easter dish and the dry whites are overpowered by it. [Read more]
Yorkshire puddings are a great British tradition; in this article you will learn more about Yorkshire puddings and find a Yorkshire pudding recipe.Many years ago when I was a young child I used to watch in fascination whenever my mother cooked or baked. Her Yorkshire pudding recipe was in her head, she never measured ingredients, just seemed to have a sense of the perfect amounts. [Read more]
Remember the days when cookbooks weren't so readily available, and you or your mother relied on only one or two different cookbooks for cooking all of your family's meals? I still have my mother's old cookbooks, as well as my grandmother's. Each one is worn from age and use--if you flip through the tattered pages it is obvious which recipes were turned to time and time again. These cookbooks will always number among my most precious treasures. [Read more]
For the British at least, Shrove Tuesday is probably better known as Pancake Day. Those wonderful delicacies, smothered in sugar and lemon and often tossed around in village competitions. As you will see from the recipes below, the Brits certainly don't have the monopoly of this type of fare for the occasion: REBANDAS DE CARNAVAL This a great way to use up stale bread at any time. [Read more]
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