Preparation time: 15 min.Cooking time: about 15 min. Easily-made, this unusual confection is wonderful as a holiday treat. Include it with other candies for a welcome gift. For about ¾ lb. of candy you will need:½ cup pure maple syrup or maple blended syrup½ cup sugar1 Tbsp. Butter or margarine½ tsp. Cinnamon¼ tsp. Ginger⅛ tsp. […]
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Cooking time: see stage 5Preparation time: mincemeat 35-40 mins., mince pies depending upon dough usedMain cooking utensils: deep pay pans, cookie cutters For 8-12 servings you will need:For 2½ lb. mincemeat:1 applescant cup shredded suet½ cup brown sugarfinely grated rind of 1 lemonjuice of 1 lemongenerous 3 cups mixed dried fruitscant cup chopped candied peelscant […]
Preparation time: 15 min.Cooking time: about 1 hr. Luscious caramels make a welcome gift at Yuletide. They can be made a week to 10 days ahead of presentation, as long as they are wrapped airtight and stored for the interim in a cool, dark place. For 64 candies (about 1½ lbs.) you will need: 2 […]
4 servings You will need3 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced2 tart apples, cored and thinly sliced1 cup cooked, sliced beets (reserve liquid)1 cup pineapple slices or chunks2 bananas, peeled and sliced4 large radishes, thinly sliced1 head lettuce, shredded½ cup peanuts, chopped½ cup pine nuts, chopped (optional)Seeds of 1 pomegranate, or ¾ cup fresh cranberriesDressing: ½ […]
1½ cups quick-cooking rolled oats½ cup flaked coconut½ cup chopped walnuts½ cup all-purpose flour¾ cup packed brown sugar½ cup butter or margarine2 tablespoons honey36 red or green candied cherries In large mixing bowl stir together first 4 ingredients. In heavy saucepan combine brown sugar, butter, and honey; bring to boiling, stirring frequently. Pour over dry […]
Preparation time 35-40 minutesCooking time 30-35 minutesServes 6 What to prepare:2 lbs. beef fillet7 ozs. Mushrooms7 ozs. Chicken livers2 lbs. puff pastry1 eggOilSalt, pepper (For best results for this dish, follow directions carefully).Sauté meat on all sides, in a pan, for 2 minutes. Rinse the mushrooms, and chop into thin pieces. Chop the liver finely. […]
1 envelope unflavored gelatin1½ cups tomato juice, divided3 tablespoons cider vinegarArtificial sweetener to equal 4 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon salt⅛ teaspoon hot sauce2 cups cut-up, cooked asparagus2 tablespoons minced celery¼ cup diced pimentoLettuce leaves In small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup tomato juice to soften. Stir over low heat until gelatin dissolves. Stir in remaining […]
2 cups tomato puree2 tablespoons dehydrated onion flakes2 tablespoons wine vinegar2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon barbecue spice⅛ teaspoon peppercorns⅛ teaspoon thyme leaves⅛ teaspoon basil leaves⅔ cup fresh mushrooms, slicedDash artificial sweetener, or to taste Combine all ingredients, except mushrooms and sweetener. Cook over low heat, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add mushrooms. Cook 5 minutes longer. Stir […]