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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...

 

PrintAnchovy Spiked Egg SaladCan the world handle another egg salad recipe? I think so.Ingredients6 hard-boiled eggs1 1/2 tablespoons anchovy paste2 tablespoons finely chopped mixed olives in olive oilFreshly ground black pepper3 tablespoons mayonnaise garlic mayo if you have it or add in a tiny sprinkle of good quality granulated garlic1/4 small red onion finely chopped1/4 loose cut coarsely chopped flat leaf parsleyInstructionsPop out the yolks and place them in sma...

PrintCoho Salmon Spinach StrataFresh salmon and spinach take this to the next level. Course Breakfast, Lunch, Main CourseCuisine AmericanPrep Time 20 minutes minutesCook Time 40 minutes minutesServings 12IngredientsTo sauté:12 oz mushrooms16 oz fresh baby spinach1 onion, sliced into quarter moons2 cloves garlic, sliced1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped3/4 lb coho salmon1 tablespoon Italian garlic seasoningFor the egg mixture:8 eggs1 cup heavy cream1 cup milk1 t...

 

PrintArugula & Sun-dried Tomato DipFresh, peppery arugula makes a nice change from spinach in this dip.Course Appetizer, SnackCuisine AmericanKeyword dipPrep Time 10 minutes minutesrefrigeration time 2 hours hoursIngredients16 oz fresh baby arugula3 tablespoons finely chopped sundried tomatoes in oil1/4 small red onion, very finely diced1/2 stalk celery very finely diced16 oz sour cream2 tablespoons mayo2 tablespoon fresh or freeze dried chopped chives1/4 cup grated Pa...

 

PrintPeanut Butter Kiss BarsThe classic peanut butter blossom cookie made into bars. Course DessertCuisine AmericanKeyword barsPrep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 25 minutes minutesServings 12 squaresIngredients½ cup butter, at room temperature1 cup creamy peanut butter½ cup sugar½ cup light brown sugar1 tablespoon milk1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla1 egg, at room temperature1 cup flour½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon baking powderPinch salt12 dark chocolate Hershey’s Kisses...