I have no idea why we save all our pumpkin desserts for Thanksgiving,especially when you concider the year round availability of canned pumpkin. This cake is so moist and delicious and will stay fresh longer due to the addition of oil and not butter. Serve it dusted with powdered sugar and a dollop of whipped [...]
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Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and lets face it,its pumpkin time. The fact is we all need a little sweet after dinner,even those that do not eat eggs,so here goes. Makes 2 pies 2 ready -made graham cracker crust 4-5 ginger snap cookies 1 can pumpkin pie filling 1 box vanilla instant pudding 1 container of cool [...]
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The Daisy Flour Mill in Rochester, New York ,makes just about the most delightful peanut butter pie. With the holidays fast approaching ,I love to something that appeals to every generation. The only change here is I omitted the stem of making a Graham cracker crust and use store bought to save time. Feel free to [...]
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I was just reminded of this soup by my son,Rahul,currently away in college. He was feeling under the weather and was craving a good bowl of soup. As you can guess this is family comfort food,it is spicy and despite the addition od coconut cream ,not heavy. My contibution to this recipe is just the [...]
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Next time you want to impress your guests try this dish of Veneras con Cava y Azafran ,from the famous restaurant Horcher,one of Madrid’s legendary restaurants. Serves 4 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter 20 sea scallops 11/2 cups dry Cava or other sparkling wine Pinch of saffron threads,crushed 1 cup whipping cream Fresh Lemon [...]
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Potatoes with Paprika sauce is a popular Tapas dish in spain. This particular dish is from a Tapas bar in Madrid called La Ardosa,well noted for their Patas Bravas. I have amended the recipe to be suitable for vegetarians,but the body of the recipe remains true to the original. Serves 4 3/4 cup plus 3 [...]
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Tofu or bean curd is a vegetarian’s best friend.It is a great source of protein to replace the absence of animal protein in the diet.I love this recipe with Seitan or Mock Duck,other sources of non animal; protein. Here I have omitted Fish Sauce and replaced it with salt and “maggie “seasoning,widely available in Asian [...]
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Bulgar is one of those grains that is both nutrtious and delicious,therefore great for vegetarians and vegans alike. This simple recipe from Wolfgang Puck has been slightly altered to turn it completly vegetarian. I love using something called “BETTER THAN BOULLION” sold in the soup isle of most supermarket.It is very concentrated so really packs [...]
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I must confess I really look forward to salads served along dinner in Hibachi restaurants. Really the salad part is usually shredded iceberg lettuce,carrots,thinly sliced mushrooms and some red bell pepper. The real star is the dressing.This recipe Goten of Japan in MA is creamy and delicious. Makes 1 cup 1/4 cup chopped fresh peeled [...]
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This unusual alcoholic beverage comes from my personal,favorite ,Hawaiian island of Oahu,from the Turtle Bay Hilton and country club in Oahu.Its simple and easy to make and is certain to impress your guests during the holiday season Serves 2 4 cups ice 3/4 cup canned sweetened coconut cream 6 tablespoons coffee liqueur 6 tablespoons Irish [...]
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