Recipes by Marlin Rinehart
Scottish ShortbreadThis is the most famous cookie of Scotland. It’s a must to use pure butter. Traditionally, shortbread contains no other flavor. I’ve been making this recipe since 1970 when I got the recipe in Edinburgh, Scotland. The addition of a small amount of rice flour gives a firmness and crunchiness to the cookie. Most American recipes for… |
9 votes
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Moroccan Orange SaladThis fruit salad is quite refreshing as a side to a rich meal and incorporates nice complementary contrasts with a touch of the exotic, orange flower water. |
6 votes
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Irish Soda Bread with Raisins and NutsA nice soda bread enhanced with orange zest, raisins and walnuts. This is perfect for breakfast, a morning snack, or with afternoon tea. Serve at room temperature or slightly warmed in the microwave with butter and jam. Delicious! |
6 votes
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Vanilla Custard Sauce (British)This sauce is served over steamed puddings, fruit crisps (crumbles), and any dessert that would be enhanced by a creamy vanilla sauce. It's the perfect homemade replacement for Byrd's Custard powder. One warning, however: 1) use a small, "thick-bottom" saucepan, and 2) cook over low heat and don't allow the mixture to boil or it will… |
4 votes
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Chocolate Date Cake, Southwestern-styleA moist fudgy cake with the spicy flavors of ground red chili and cinnamon, great compliments to chocolate. No icing is needed. Delicious served with a scoop of coffee ice cream! |
4 votes
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Mexican Cinnamon Sugar CookiesThese cookies, crunchy nuggets incrusted with cinnamon sugar, are quite popular in Mexican supermarkets in Texas. They are simple to make and require few ingredients or time. Delicious with coffee or hot chocolate. |
4 votes
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Walnut CakeThis cake is full of walnuts and is enhanced with the delicate flavor of cognac or brandy. It’s similar to a pound cake but lighter in texture. It bakes slowly in a cool oven and is perfect for nibbling with a cup of hot tea or coffee. I've been baking this cake for nearly 40 years. |
4 votes
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Mexican Charra BeansVery flavorful beans, slightly soupy. Frequently served as a side dish with a Mexican meal in many restaurants along the border. |
3 votes
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BlondiesDelightfully moist and fudgey! |
3 votes
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Middle Eastern Carrot and Orange SaladA very simple but refreshing salad or sidedish comprised of grated carrots and oranges and enhanced with the delicate and exotic cologne fragrance of orange-flower water. |
3 votes
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