persimmon raisin cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 60
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 2 cups persimmon pulp
• 2 cups raisin paste
• 2 cups chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 32 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease two baking sheets.
• cream the sugar and shortening together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs, one at a time. stir in the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg, blending thoroughly. mix in the persimmon pulp, raisin paste, and walnuts. drop by spoonfuls prepared cookies sheets, and spread out slightly.
• bake in preheated oven until cookie top springs back when touched, 12 to 15 minutes. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tomato Soup Cake Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan.
• in a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening. add beaten eggs, and mix well. stir in salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. mix in flour and baking powder, and then raisins and nuts. mix tomato soup and baking soda together; beat into first mixture.
• bake for 30 to 35 minutes. cool.
• beat cream cheese and confectioners sugar together until smooth. frost the cake.

Red Blush Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup rice flour
• 1/2 cup oat flour
• 1/2 cup teff flour
• 1/2 cup buckwheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 (8 ounce) can beets, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
• 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/4 cup agave nectar
• 3 tablespoons flax seeds
• 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 10 drops liquid stevia, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• whisk rice flour, oat flour, teff flour, buckwheat flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar together in a bowl.
• puree beets in a blender or food processor until smooth; transfer to a bowl.
• stir pineapple with juice, orange juice concentrate, raisins, walnuts, agave nectar, flax seeds, orange zest, vanilla extract, xanthan gum, and liquid stevia into pureed beets. add pineapple mixture to flour mixture and stir until batter is just-combined. spoon batter evenly into two 9-inch round nonstick cake pans.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. cool in the pans for 20 to 30 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

amaranth ginger cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/4 cup amaranth
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped crystallized ginger
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease a large baking sheet.
• bring water and amaranth to a boil in a small saucepan. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until amaranth is tender and water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. remove saucepan from heat and cool amaranth to room temperature.
• whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
• beat sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. beat 1 egg into creamed butter mixture until smoothly incorporated; repeat with second egg. add amaranth, oats, ginger, and walnuts to creamed butter mixture and beat until mixed.
• stir flour mixture into creamed butter mixture until dough is just combined. drop dough by the teaspoonful the prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned on top, about 10 minutes. remove baking sheet from oven and allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

apple topaz candies

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and cubed
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a small bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. toss apple pieces in the mixture until well coated.
• in the top of a double boiler, combine the caramel candies and water. heat, stirring occasionally until melted and smooth. place walnuts a tray.
• using a fork or toothpick, dip apple pieces into the caramel, then drop them into the walnuts. roll them around until coated. place a waxed paper lined cookie sheet, and refrigerate until set, about 10 minutes.

Karithopita

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9 inch square baking dish.
• in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, 3/4 cup of sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and cloves. cut in the shortening until it is in very small pieces, then mix in the milk and egg using an electric mixer on low speed. mix for about 1 minute, scraping the bottom of the bowl at least once to avoid lumps. stir in walnuts by hand. pour into the prepared pan, and spread evenly.
• bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. cool cake in the pan for about 30 minutes while you prepare the honey syrup.
• in a saucepan, stir together 1/4 cup of sugar and the water. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 5 minutes. stir in the honey and lemon juice, and remove from heat.
• make slashes in the top of the cake in a diamond pattern using a knife. pour the hot syrup over the top of the cake.

oatmeal crispies i

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• cream together shortening, margarine, and sugars.
• beat in eggs and vanilla.
• mix in flour, salt, and baking soda. add oats and walnuts. mix well.
• shape into long rolls and roll in wax paper. chill until firm.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c).
• slice 1/4 inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet. press with fork dipped in milk.
• bake for 10 minutes.

Citrus Egg Yolk Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 60
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 6 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease or line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• beat sugar and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. beat egg yolks, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and orange extract together in another bowl. add egg yolk mixture to butter mixture; beat well.
• sift flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar together in a bowl. stir flour mixture into butter mixture until dough is well-blended. roll dough into walnut-size balls and place on prepared baking sheets. press dough balls to slightly flatten.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden around the edges and set, 8 to 10 minutes.

chocolate chocolate chip cookies i

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. drop by rounded teaspoonfuls ungreased cookie sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or just until set. cool slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

crustless cranberry pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 inch pie pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, and salt. stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat. stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. if you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick. spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
• beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
• mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Persimmon Brunch Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/4 cups persimmon pulp
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour an 8-inch baking dish or cake pan.
• whirl the pulp in a blender until smooth. blend together the persimmon pulp and baking soda in a small bowl.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. add the puree to the creamed mixture. sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; gradually blend the flour mixture into the persimmon mixture. stir in nuts and citrus zests; batter will be stiff. spoon into prepared cake pan.
• bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, and turn out on a rack to continue cooling an additional 20 or 30 minutes before serving. sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.

chewy sugar cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups margarine
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup white sugar for decoration

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla. gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just blended. roll the dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. place cookies 2 inches apart ungreased cookie sheets and flatten slightly.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned at the edges. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cranberry Nut Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup melted butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c.)
• butter a 9 inch pie plate and layer cranberries on the bottom. sprinkle with brown sugar and chopped walnuts.
• in a large bowl, beat egg until thick. gradually add sugar, beating until thoroughly blended. stir in flour and melted butter. blend well and pour over cranberries.
• bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown. serve warm.

soft oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups quick cooking oats

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. mix in oats. cover, and chill dough for at least one hour.
• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease cookie sheets. roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. flatten each cookie with a large fork dipped in sugar.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

pineapple congealed salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored jell-o® mix
• 2 cups boiling water
• 2 cups water
• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice
• 1 (16 ounce) package small curd cottage cheese
• 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 15 mins


• in a 9x13 inch dish, mix lemon flavored gelatin mix, lime flavored gelatin mix and boiling water. when the mixes are completely dissolved, pour in remaining water. chill in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until the gelatin begins to set.
• stir in the crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, horseradish, mayonnaise and pecans. continue to chill 3 hours, or until completely gelled.

Cranberry Grape Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 cup cranberries
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 1/2 cups heavy cream, whipped
• 1 cup diced mandarin oranges
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
• 1 cup halved seedless red grapes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• in a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, thawed frozen whipped topping and walnuts.
• thoroughly blend cranberries in a food processor.
• mix cranberries into cream cheese mixture. gently fold in sugar and heavy cream. stir in mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks and grapes. chill in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour before serving.

carrot cake cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 3/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth. beat in the eggs one at a time, stir in the crushed pineapple, carrots and raisins. combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir into the carrot mixture. mix in the walnuts if desired. drop by rounded spoonfuls the prepared cookie sheets.
• bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bottoms begin to brown and cookies are set. allow cookies to cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Orange Kiss-me Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 whole orange, with peel
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 orange, sliced in rounds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. squeeze orange and reserve 1/3 cup juice. grind orange peel and pulp, raisins, and 1/3 cup walnuts together. set aside.
• in a large bowl, blend flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda, salt, milk, shortening and eggs. beat 3 minutes at medium speed. stir in orange-raisin mixture. pour into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. drizzle reserved orange juice over warm cake. combine 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon, and 1/4 cup walnuts; sprinkle over cake. garnish with orange slices.

Mediterranean Vegetable Cakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 cups roughly chopped spinach
• 1 large parsnip, grated
• 1/3 cup chopped artichoke hearts
• 1/3 cup chopped kalamata olives
• 1/3 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 small eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. add spinach to onion mixture; cook and stir until wilted, about 5 minutes. transfer onion-spinach mixture to a large bowl and cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
• mix parsnip, artichoke hearts, olives, almond flour, tomatoes, eggs, walnuts, salt, and pepper into onion-spinach mixture; form into 6 cakes.
• heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet. cook cakes in the hot oil until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes per side.

date filled cookie bars

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 pound dates, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe

• in a medium saucepan bring the dates, sugar, water, lemon zest and orange zest to a boil. boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• in a medium bowl, stir together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, brown sugar and cinnamon. stir in the walnuts and melted butter. mixture will be somewhat crumbly. press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. spread the date filling evenly over the crust. crumble the rest of the crust mixture over the filling, and pat down slightly.
• bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. cut into bars while warm. dust with confectioners' sugar when cooled.

chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. mix in the quick oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips. drop by heaping spoonfuls ungreased baking sheets.
• bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

crustless cranberry pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 inch pie pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, and salt. stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat. stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. if you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick. spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

haroset

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 large apple - peeled, cored and finely chopped
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons kosher red

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• mix apples, nuts, sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl. add and mix in to thoroughly blend. keep in refrigerator until ready to put out on the table for passover seder.

Eggless Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3 teaspoons egg replacer (dry)
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1 cup sour cream substitute
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 5 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy margarine
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
• in a large mixing bowl resift flour with the baking powder, baking soda, salt and 3/4 cup of sugar. in a separate bowl combine the egg replacer and water (2 eggs' worth) and mix in sour cream substitute and vanilla. pour the 'egg' mixture into the flour mixture and beat until smooth. spread batter in baking pan. sprinkle blueberries (optional) and/or walnuts (optional) over the batter, and stir slightly so that they stay in the top layer.
• in a small bowl, combine the 5 tablespoons sugar, margarine and cinnamon. mix with a fork until mixture resembles cornmeal (not smooth). sprinkle topping over batter.
• bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. cool slightly before serving.

Cranberry Walnut Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine, softened
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs


• place all of the ingredients (except the cranberries and the walnuts) in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. select light crust and sweet cycle and press start.
• if your machine has a fruit setting, add the cranberries and walnuts at the signal, or around 5 minutes before the kneading cycle has finished.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
• beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
• mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Grandma's Heavenly Hash

Ingredients

• Servings: 84
• 2 (7 ounce) bars milk chocolate bars (such as hershey's®)
• 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• heat chocolate bars, chocolate chips, and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
• remove chocolate mixture from heat; stir in walnuts, marshmallows, and vanilla until completely coated. spread mixture into 9x13-inch baking pan, gently pressing down with spatula to evenly flatten out. refrigerate until hardened, 4 to 5 hours.

oatmeal drop cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup raisins
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir in the oats and set aside. grease cookie sheets.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until light. beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. stir in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. fold in the raisins and walnuts. drop by rounded spoonfuls the prepared cookie sheets.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

olympic cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1 1/4 cups golden raisins
• 1 1/3 cups chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 24 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. finally, stir in the oats, wheat germ, raisins and walnuts. drop cookies by heaping tablespoonfuls the prepared cookie sheets. wet hands and flatten cookies slightly. cookies should be about 3/4 inch thick, and 2 1/2 inches wide before baking.
• bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Graham Crisps

Ingredients

• Servings: 42
• 45 graham crackers
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c).
• place 40 - 45 small graham crackers on cookie sheet.
• combine margarine, butter (yes... 1 stick of each!) sugar, and nuts in a saucepan over medium heat. let boil for 2 minutes.
• spread over crackers. bake 10 minutes. remove and immediately transfer to foil with spatula.

Perfect Cheesecake Everytime

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 15 hrs 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). whisk together the crushed graham crackers, the 1 teaspoon sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts. stir in the butter. press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. remove from oven; allow crust to cool.
• beat the cream cheese with the eggs on medium-low with an electric mixer until smooth. beat in the 1 cup sugar and vanilla. fold in the sour cream just until blended. do not overmix; ovemixing causes the cheesecake to crack. pour into the cooled crust.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. turn oven off. when the cheesecake has reached room temperature, chill in refrigerator for 8 hours before serving.

chewy sugar cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups margarine
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup white sugar for decoration

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). in a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla. gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just blended. roll the dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. place cookies 2 inches apart ungreased cookie sheets and flatten slightly.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned at the edges. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cranberry Whip

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 cups ground raw cranberries
• 1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 cups apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1 pint heavy cream, whipped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 30 mins


• in a large bowl, mix cranberries, miniature marshmallows, and sugar. cover, and chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight.
• mix apples and walnuts into the cranberry mixture. fold in whipped heavy cream just before serving. serve cold.

Chocolate Apple Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 cup chopped apples
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Recipe

• to make the topping, in a small bowl mix the sugar, cinnamon and finely chopped walnuts. set aside.
• in a medium bowl combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. set aside.
• in a separate large bowl cream butter and sugar. add eggs and vanilla extract, and mix well. gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk. stir in apples, walnuts, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. pour into a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. sprinkle with topping.
• bake in a preheated 350 degree f (175 degree c) oven for 50 to 60 minutes. cool for 15 minutes. remove from pan. cool on a wire rack.

Cottage Cheese Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups shortening
• 3 1/2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar, until smooth. beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. fold in the cottage cheese and pecans. cover dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). roll the dough into walnut sized balls then roll the balls in the confectioners' sugar. place the cookies 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Applesauce Raisin Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups applesauce
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
• 2 cups raisins

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. mix together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the applesauce. fold in the walnuts and raisins. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.

Apple Walnut Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 3 eggs
• 1 3/4 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups peeled, cored and cubed apples
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c). lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
• in a large bowl, stir together oil, applesauce, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract. in a separate bowl, sift together flour cinnamon, baking soda and salt. gradually stir flour mixture into wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. fold in apples and walnuts. pour batter into prepared pans.
• bake in preheated oven for 70 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean.

Cranberry-black Cherry Gelatin Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (6 ounce) package black cherry flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream, room temperature
• 1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 cups hot water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• combine gelatin mix and hot water until the gelatin dissolves. stir in the can of cranberries and mix well. add the room temperature sour cream and stir to combine. place gelatin mixture in the refrigerator until almost set. stir in the walnuts and return to the refrigerator until the mixture is completely set.

best brownies ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 1/4 cups margarine, softened
• 4 cups white sugar
• 8 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups cocoa powder
• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease a 15x10 inch baking pan.
• combine the margarine and the sugar in a large mixing bowl; use an electric mixer to beat until light. beat in the eggs and vanilla; mix well. whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, walnuts, and salt in a large bowl. stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture, mixing just until dry ingredients are incorporated. spoon batter into prepared pan.
• bake brownies in the preheated oven until the edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan, 40 to 45 minutes.

crustless cranberry pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 inch pie pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, and salt. stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat. stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. if you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick. spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Meatball Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup milk

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c). grease cookie sheets.
• cream the butter margarine or shortening, white sugar, eggs and vanilla.
• in a separate bowl, stir the flour, 2/3 cup cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. add flour mixture to butter mixture. if too sticky add more flour, if too dry add a little milk. add nuts and mix with hands. must be of consistency to roll into little 1/2 - 1 inch balls.
• after you have cookie dough to handling consistency by adjusting it with either the flour or milk, roll into little balls, place on the cookie sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes, cookie should be firm. do not overcook. remove from oven, let rest on the sheet for a few moments and remove to wax paper. when cool, frost with confectioner's sugar and cocoa glaze.
• to make glaze: combine 4 cups confectioner's sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, add about 1/2 cup milk. consistency should be of a glaze. pour small amount of glaze over each cookie (about 1 tsp.). decorate with sprinkles while glaze is still wet.

Sour Cream Fudge

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped candied cherries (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• butter an 8-inch square pan.
• butter the sides of a heavy, 2-quart saucepan; add sugar, sour cream, corn syrup, and salt. cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. increase heat to medium and cook until mixture comes to a boil. cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture reaches 239 degrees f (115 degrees c) or until a small amount of sugar mixture dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. remove saucepan from heat.
• stir butter and vanilla extract into sugar mixture and cool to lukewarm, about 110 degrees f (43 degrees c). beat mixture vigorously until fudge is creamy and no longer glossy. fold cherries and walnuts into fudge; pour into the prepared 8-inch pan. allow to cool until hardened, at least 1 hour.

Eggless Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3 teaspoons egg replacer (dry)
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1 cup sour cream substitute
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 5 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy margarine
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
• in a large mixing bowl resift flour with the baking powder, baking soda, salt and 3/4 cup of sugar. in a separate bowl combine the egg replacer and water (2 eggs' worth) and mix in sour cream substitute and vanilla. pour the 'egg' mixture into the flour mixture and beat until smooth. spread batter in baking pan. sprinkle blueberries (optional) and/or walnuts (optional) over the batter, and stir slightly so that they stay in the top layer.
• in a small bowl, combine the 5 tablespoons sugar, margarine and cinnamon. mix with a fork until mixture resembles cornmeal (not smooth). sprinkle topping over batter.
• bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. cool slightly before serving.

big soft ginger cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup margarine, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons white sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. place the cookies 2 inches apart an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. store in an airtight container.

Italian Anise Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 40
• cookies:
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon anise oil
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• icing:
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed
• 2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• beat eggs together in a large bowl. gradually stir white sugar into beaten eggs until smooth. slowly pour vegetable oil and anise oil into sugar mixture until incorporated. mix flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl; slowly add to sugar mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon until dough is dry.
• refrigerate dough, 30 minutes to overnight.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet.
• roll dough into walnut-size balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until cookies are crisp around the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
• mix confectioners' sugar and milk together in a bowl until desired consistency is reached. dip a fork into the icing and drizzle over cookies. allow icing to harden.

Strawberry Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored jell-o®
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed and drained
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• mix gelatin and water together. stir until dissolved, then add frozen strawberries. chill until slightly firm. fold in nuts and pineapple. add whipped topping. keep in the fridge until serving.

No Fail Fudge

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 (5 ounce) cans evaporated milk
• 4 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 14 ounces chocolate candy bar, broken into pieces
• 3 cups marshmallow creme
• 3 cups chopped walnuts

Recipe

• grease a 9x13 inch cake pan. in a large dutch oven or pan, mix together sugar, evaporated milk, water, and butter. bring to a rolling boil and boil for 5 minutes.
• stir in semi-sweet and white chocolate chips., candy bars, marshmallow cream, and chopped walnuts. mix well and pour into prepared cake pan. cool and cut into small pieces.

caley's classic zucchini bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated zucchini
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare 2 8x4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
• beat the eggs in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. slowly add the sugar while continually beating. stir the vegetable oil and vanilla into the egg mixture; continue beating until the mixture is thick. add the zucchini to the mixture and stir.
• mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. add the chopped walnuts and stir. divide the batter between the two prepared loaf pans.
• bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. cool in the pans for 10 minutes before loosening the edges with a knife and removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

lollipop sugar cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 7 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar. beat in the egg and vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the creamed mixture. roll the dough into walnut sized balls. push craft sticks into the center of each ball. place balls, with sticks parallel to the cookie sheet, 3 inches apart an ungreased cookie sheet. flatten them slightly using the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. this is the time to decorate with sprinkles or colored sugar if you desire.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. when cookies are completely cool, wrap in plastic wrap and tie with a pretty ribbon.

Black Walnut Ice Cream

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup superfine sugar
• 2 cups light cream
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/2 teaspoon black walnut extract
• 1/2 cup chopped black walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, light cream, half-and-half and black walnut extract. pour into the container of an ice cream maker, and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions. when ice cream is done, fold in walnuts, and transfer to a freezer container. freeze until solid.

Crunch Bar

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 ounces saltine crackers
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups chopped walnuts

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• arrange crackers in a single layer on the bottom of a 10x15 inch pan that has sides.
• boil the butter and the brown sugar together for 3 minutes. pour evenly over the crackers. be careful it's extremely hot and sticky.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 7 minutes.
• remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over hot mixture. wait a few minutes for them to melt, then spread evenly with the back of a spoon. while still hot spread finely chopped walnuts over the top. break or cut into desired size pieces.

Lighter Snickerdoodles

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 4 ounces lowfat cream cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 egg whites
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• in a large bowl, cream together the butter, 1 1/2 cups of white sugar, and cream cheese. beat in the egg and egg whites until smooth. sift together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. cover, and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). in a small dish, mix together the remaining white sugar and the cinnamon. roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and roll the balls in the cinnamon and sugar mixture. place the balls at least 2 inches apart on cookie sheets, and flatten slightly.
• bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

chicken walnut cheese wrapped in bacon

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
• 8 ounces crumbled blue cheese
• 6 ounces walnut halves
• 8 slices bacon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• pound chicken slices until they are even in thickness and about 1/4-inch thick. spread blue cheese and walnuts on top of each chicken piece. roll chicken breasts over filling.
• place 2 bacon slices side by side on a work surface. place each chicken roll at one end of bacon slices and roll bacon around chicken; secure with toothpicks. repeat with remaining chicken rolls and bacon.
• heat a skillet to medium-high heat and cook bacon-wrapped chicken rolls in the hot skillet until the bacon is browned and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes per side. transfer chicken rolls to preheated oven; bake until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 25 to 35 minutes.

crustless cranberry pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 inch pie pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, and salt. stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat. stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. if you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick. spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

crustless cranberry pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 inch pie pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, and salt. stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat. stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. if you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick. spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Mrs Welch's Butter Tarts

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 12 (3 inch) unbaked tart shells
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• place tart shells on a baking sheet; sprinkle raisins and walnuts evenly between shells.
• whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, egg, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl; pour mixture evenly over raisins and walnuts into tart shells.
• bake in the preheated oven until filling is set and crust is golden, about 35 minutes.

carrot cake cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• cookie dough:
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• frosting:
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon softened butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon juice from canned pineapple

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat an oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease 4 cookie sheets.
• whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a mixing bowl; set aside.
• to make the cookie dough, beat 1/2 cup butter, shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. add 1 egg and allow to blend into the butter mixture before adding the second egg and the vanilla. mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. fold in the crushed pineapple, carrot, raisins, and chopped walnuts, mixing just enough to evenly combine. drop the prepared baking sheets by the heaping teaspoonful, allowing 2 inches of space between the cookies.
• bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 12 minutes. allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
• to make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and 1 tablespoon of butter with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth. add the confectioners' sugar and pineapple juice. beat until no lumps remain. spread the frosting on the cooled cookies, and allow to dry completely before storing.

guyanese lime cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 3 tablespoons lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 13 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 33 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease 2 large baking sheets. stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; set aside. stir together 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a separate bowl and set aside.
• cream together the butter, 1 cup sugar, and lime zest in a large bowl until light and fluffy. gradually beat in the lime juice, then the flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time. form the dough into walnut-sized balls, and roll in the spiced sugar mixture. arrange prepared baking sheets 1 inch apart. flatten the balls slightly using a decorative cookie stamp or the bottom of a glass.
• bake the cookies in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown, 13 to 16 minutes. cool the cookies on wire racks, then store in an airtight container up to 1 week.

maple walnut pralines

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• spread a sheet of waxed paper a flat working surface.
• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. slowly stream maple syrup into the saucepan while stirring with the butter; bring to a light simmer. stir confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, and salt into syrup mixture with a whisk; cook and stir until the mixture is hot and the confectioners' sugar is completely dissolved into the liquid. gently stir walnuts into the liquid just until coated and remove saucepan from heat. let the mixture cool slightly.
• drop walnut pieces by the spoonful the waxed paper and let each portion spread into a rounded mound; let cool completely until set, at least 30 minutes.

crustless cranberry pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 inch pie pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, and salt. stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat. stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. if you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick. spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Hummingbird Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups canola oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 cups mashed bananas
• 1 cup chopped black walnuts
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 pound butter, softened
• 1 pound confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour 2 - 9 inch cake pans.
• sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. set aside.
• in a large bowl, combine the oil, eggs, pineapple, bananas and nuts. add flour mixture, and mix together by hand.
• pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. remove from oven and allow to cool on racks.
• prepare the frosting by blending together the cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. evenly spread frosting on middle, sides and top of cake.

cranberry muffins

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups chopped cranberries
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
• 1 (8 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup margarine

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray or grease a 12 cup and 6 cup muffin tin.
• mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.
• cut in shortening; stir in juice, vanilla, eggs, cranberries and nuts. pour into muffin cups and bake for 25 minutes or until brown.
• prepare the topping in a saucepan over low heat by whisking together the cranberry sauce, brown sugar and margarine. cook until heated and smooth. remove from heat and serve as a spread for the muffins.

Party Cranberry Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
• 1 (3 ounce) package cranberry flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 (3 ounce) package raspberry flavored jell-o® mix
• 1 cup cold water
• 2 (16 ounce) cans whole cranberry sauce
• 1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup peeled, cored and sliced apple

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a saucepan, combine reserved syrup and enough water to make 1 cup. bring liquid to a boil and add cranberry and raspberry gelatin; stir until dissolved. add cold water and cool to room temperature.
• in a mixing bowl, combine pineapple, cranberry sauce, apples and nuts. add to gelatin and mix well.
• pour into serving dish and keep chilled until ready to serve. garnish with apple slices dipped in lemon juice.

Mocha Icing

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup strong, hot, brewed coffee
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

• combine coffee and cocoa in small bowl of electric mixer. beat until blended. add sugar, butter or margarine, salt, and vanilla. beat until blended. scrape bowl, and beat icing until it has a spreading consistency.
• frost the cake, and sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired.

sheri's fun fruit turkey

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 pear
• 4 raisins
• 1 walnut half, broken in half lengthwise
• 4 whole dried apricots
• 1 sweet eating apple, cored and cut into thin wedges
• 1 (24 ounce) jar grapefruit sections, well drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• slice the pear in half lengthwise, core, remove the stem, and set each half on a plate with the cut side down. this is the body of the turkey. cut 2 raisins in half to make 4 eyes, and set the eyes the narrower part of the pear. cut a small slice from one end of the 2 remaining raisins, and stick a raisin below the eyes to make beaks. press a broken piece of walnut, bumpy side up, into each pear below the beaks to make wattles.
• trim the dried apricots into 4 feet with 3 fat toes, and place two feet at the bottom of each pear. arrange apple wedges alternating with grapefruit sections in a fan shape around the top of the turkey, for feathers.

waffle cookies ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• in a medium bowl, mix the sugar and butter together. stir in the eggs and vanilla. then mix in the flour, cocoa, and walnuts. preheat the waffle iron.
• drop dough by heaping tablespoons the center of the waffle iron. close the lid and cook for 1 1/2 minutes. it may take more or less time depending on the individual waffle iron. cut the pieces into cookies while still warm. dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

crustless cranberry pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease one 9 inch pie pan.
• combine the flour, sugar, and salt. stir in the cranberries and the walnuts, and toss to coat. stir in the butter, beaten eggs, and almond extract. if you are using frozen cranberries, the mixture will be very thick. spread the batter into the prepared pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.