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PrintFiori di Sicilia Pound CakeFiori di Sicilia and Cara Cara Orange Zest give this cake a fresh, creamsicle-like flavor.Course DessertCuisine AmericanKeyword dessertPrep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 1 hour hourIngredients½ cup butter at room temperature1 1/2 cup sugarzest of 1 large Cara Cara orange1/2 teaspoon Fiori di Sicilia1/2 teaspoon vanilla3 eggs at room temperature½ cup buttermilk at room temperature1 1/2 cups flourpinch salt1/4 teaspoon baking sodaInstru...

PrintEven Better S’mores Cookie BarsDark chocolate cookie base studded with chocolate chips and graham crackers bits.Course Dessert, SnackCuisine AmericanKeyword bars, dessert, pantry bakingPrep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 20 minutes minutesServings 9Ingredients1/2 cup butter at room temperature3/4 cup light brown sugar1 egg, at room temperature1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla3/4 cup flour1/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder10 graham crackers, coarsely broken (about 1 sleeve, ...

 

PrintBlack Bottom Bundt CakeInspired by the Maryland classic black bottom cupcakes.Course DessertCuisine AmericanKeyword cakePrep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 50 minutes minutesServings 12IngredientsFor the cream cheese filling:8 oz cream cheese at room temperature1 egg at room temperature1/3 cup sugar2 teaspoons vanilla1 teaspoon cornstarch1/3 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chipsFor the cake:1/2 cup buttermilk at room temperature2 eggs at room temperature2/3 cup Du...

PrintTangerine Ginger Poppy Seed Jumbo MuffinsZesty tangerines and spicy ginger make for tasty and easy jumbo sized muffinsCourse Breakfast, SnackCuisine AmericanKeyword breakfast, muffins, pantry bakingPrep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 25 minutes minutesServings 6 jumbo muffinsIngredientsfor the batter:zest of two tangerines1 cup sugar2 1/4 cups flour3 teaspoons baking powderPinch salt1/2 cup canola oiljuice of two tangerines about 2/3 cup2 eggs2/3 cup buttermilk1/2...

 

PrintSpeculoos Apple Crumble CakeCookie butter and speculoos cookie crumbs infuse this autumnal cake with flavor. Course DessertCuisine AmericanKeyword dessertPrep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 45 minutes minutesServings 9 squaresIngredientsfor the cake:3/4 cup light brown sugar1/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup creamy cookie butter1 egg1/2 cup buttermilk1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 1/4 cups flour1/4 teaspoon Saigon cinnamon1/4 tea...

 

PrintStayman Winesap Apple Crumble (Jumbo) MuffinsMy favorite apples, in muffin form.Course Breakfast, SnackCuisine AmericanKeyword muffinsPrep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 25 minutes minutesServings 6 jumbo muffinsIngredientsfor the batter:1 cup light brown sugar1 ½ cups grated peel-on Stayman Winesap apples or other apple you like to bake with1/2 cup canola oil2 eggs2/3 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon Vietnamese cinnamon½ teaspoon mace½ teaspoon nutmeg2...

 

PrintLemony Tuna Salad, SaladEasy and tasty lunch ideaCourse Lunch, Main CourseCuisine AmericanKeyword saladPrep Time 10 minutes minutesServings 2Ingredientsjuice and zest of one big lemon1 tablespoon Dijon1 clove garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoningsaltfreshly ground black pepper7 oz canned tuna in olive oil14 oz can Great Northern beans, drained½ red onion, sliced into half-moons½ pint cherry tomatoes, halved½ English cucumber, sliced6 oz baby arugulaoptional...

PrintCoconut & Lime (Jumbo) Muffinsthe 20th Anniversary of Coconut & Lime celebrated with tasty muffins Course BreakfastCuisine AmericanKeyword muffinsPrep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 20 minutes minutesServings 6 jumbo muffinsIngredientsfor the batter:zest of three limes1 cup sugar2 1/4 cups flour3 teaspoons baking powderPinch salt1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup lime juice2 eggs2/3 cup buttermilk1/2 teaspoon vanilladrop lime extract1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconutglaz...

PrintPotato-Artichoke KugelAlways looking for a new savory kugel? Here you go!Course Side DishCuisine American, EuropeanKeyword passoverPrep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 1 hour hourServings 8Ingredients3 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, grated and drained12 oz frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted and coarsely chopped2 onions, sliced4 eggs, beaten2 tablespoons potato or cornstarch1/3 cup matzo mealsaltfreshly ground black peppercanola oilInstructionsPreheat oven to 350. Bake th...

PrintBeef Eggplant Matzo PieA beef and eggplant version of Mina de carne, Sephardi meat and matzo pieCourse Main CourseCuisine AmericanKeyword passoverPrep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 45 minutes minutesServings 8Ingredients1 large onion, finely chopped3 Japanese eggplants, cut into 1/4 in half-moons1 1/4 lb lean ground beef3/4 cup chopped garlic chives8 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced1 1/2 teaspoons five spicefreshly ground black peppersalt5-6 sheets matzo1 egg beaten...