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Lemon-Cranberry BiscottiThe biscotti had its origin in Roman times They are a dry, crunchy cookie that contains no fat and quite nourishing. .A food with sustenance and carried by the Roman Legions into battle; perhaps this action help fuel the expansion of the Roman Empire since they were so light and easy to carry into battle. The biscotti became… |
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Zucchini Dinner RollsThese were so easy and a great way to sneak in some veggies to your diet. I used all white flour, but you could also sub in some whole wheat if you wanted. |
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Pumpkin Cranberry Nut GranolaNeed a last-minute food gift or host gift idea? This makes, bakes, cools and can be bagged within an hour! Use as a topping on yogurt, ice cream, plain cereal, or as an out-of-hand snack while waiting for the holiday festivities to begin! |
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Peanut Butter Christmas CookiesIn our family traditional Christmas cookies are nontraditional. We have for years made our Scottish Shortbread Cookies: http://www.rantsravesandrecipes.com/worlds-best-shortbread-cookie-recipe, and Peanut Butter Cookies. Both are fairly easy to make and both are absolutely delicious. |
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Chocolate Chip Date Nut LoafIn my upper tier of nut bread recipe FAVS, Chocolate Chip Date Nut Loaf is one I reserve for special occasions, usually during the Christmas season and wrapped as token gifts for others. Bake as large loaves to slice and share at holiday potlucks, or in mini-loaves or jumbo cupcakes for gifting. A distinct alternative to the typical… |
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Roasted, Spiced Oranges on Angel Food Cupcakes #12wksxmastreatsA few weeks ago I picked up a package of mandarin oranges at the grocery store because I hadn't had them in a while and thought they sounded good. A few days after that I started thinking about ways I could bake with the oranges to bring out their… |
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Everything Goes Oatmeal CoookiesThis is an original recipe. I was making them, years ago, because my children wanted a "loaded" oatmeal cookie that was good, soft and plump. Now my grand children like them and I thought I would pass it on so others can enjoy them. They are easy to prepare and delicious. Chef J. Gino Genovesi |
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World's Best Shortbread CookiesThis recipe has been in our family for many years and is a tradition at Christmas |
3 votes
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Pineapple Rice with Green SoybeansThis colorful rice side or vegetarian entrée is a healthy and novel departure from same-old, same-old steamed rice! I liked it even more next day. Easily adapts to vegetarian. |
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Oklahoma BrisketA great tender brisket different from smoked brisket |
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Black Dog Ginger CookiesBlack Dog Ginger CookiesTis the Season for cookies and sweets and beautiful desserts that cause my heart to flutter; with a possible nose dive right into all the taunting deliciousness that abounds this time of year.But I refrain. Most of the time. I do however have a few baking traditions during the holidays. My favorite? Black… |
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Chef Gino's Peanut Blossom CookiesPeanut Blossoms were developed by Freda Smith from Gibsonburg, Pa. in a National Pillsbury Bake-Offf competition in 1949. In 1957 she entered the recipe in another competition, however, her recipe did not clinch the grand prize. Pillsbury established a Bake-Off Hall of Fame. They later designed a cookbook , and her recipe was… |
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Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed SquashA healthy and delectable alternative to traditional stuffing, Brown & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash by the California Wild Rice Advisory Board is perfect for the holiday season. This festive dish combines the warm flavors of acorn squash, maple syrup and nutmeg with 100% whole grain brown and wild rice. I can see this stuffing also served… |
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Pumpkin Oatmeal CookiesChewy, nutty, spicy and soft - cookies to serve holiday company or take to share at work or meetings. Change ingredients out to your liking - use raisins or Craisins; walnuts or pecans; all-purpose or white whole wheat flour; and brown sugar blend or other combination of baking sweetener in place of, or part of the sugar. Have it… |
3 votes
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French Bread by Traditional Yeast Method (no bread machine)Experimenting with several ways to get a good loaf of French bread without using my bread machine, I am ready to share this version over all I tried. It has a chewy crust and a beautiful fine grain. While my bread machine version (see "Useful Links" below) takes only about 5 minutes of active chef time, this recipe requires perhaps 35… |
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