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Posted in: Pies & Pastries By GeriNov 22, 2007 – 11:01 AM Pastry2 cups cake-and-pastry flour1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup cold butter3 tablespoons cold shortening1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (or vinegar)3 tablespoons ice waterFilling1/2 cup raisins, pour 1/4 cup boiling water over them & soak 30 min.1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup golden corn syrup1/3 cup…
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Posted in: Pies & Pastries By DebNov 5, 2008 – 1:16 PM Prepared graham crust for 9” pie Ingredients for 1st Layer8 oz softened cream cheese1/3 cup white sugar1/4 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla1 egg1 cup chopped pecans Ingredients for 2nd Layer3 eggs1/4 cup white sugar1 tsp vanilla2 squares unsweetened choc melted1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup milk1/2…
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Posted in: Pies & Pastries By GeriNov 5, 2015 – 12:30 PM 1 deep dish pie crust , unbaked Filling:For rhubarb, 5-6 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarbFor Bumbleberry, 5-6 cups mixed fruit: rhubarb, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or apples1 1/4 cups granulated sugar1/4 cup strawberry jello powder (optional)2 large eggs1 cup sour cream3-4 tablespoons instant tapioca,4…
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Posted in: Pies & Pastries ByNov 12, 2008 – 10:11 AM This recipe about says it all as far as Fifi goes. We’ll all remember her bringing this Thanksgiving of 2007, she missed supper entirely after doing 2 complete sets of pies, the first set was just not up to par. 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose…
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Posted in: Pies & Pastries, Desserts By GeriAug 22, 2000 – 5:04 PM Better than canned, oh yes it is! 1 1/3 cups sugar4 tablespoons tapioca starch or quick-cooking tapioca1 tablespoon corn starch6 cups pitted Evans cherries1 tsp. lemon zest2 tablespoons butter or margarine In a large pot, place cherries, sugar, tapioca, cornstarch and lemonzest. Cook on…
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Posted in: Pies & Pastries By MomNov 5, 2008 – 12:48 PM Filling 3 egg yolks1 cup brown sugar6 Tbsp. flour2 cups milk4 Tbsp. butter1 tsp. vanilla3 Tbsp. caramel syrup Caramel Syrup 1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup boiling waterTo make syrup, heat sugar in smooth dry skillet until golden brown, addboiling water, cook to cream, stir. Beat…
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Posted in: Mexican By ReeniMar 30, 2009 – 1:04 PM Make a day or so ahead, the flavour improves 2 cups chopped onion1 cup chopped green peppers8 garlic cloves, minced1 lb ground sirloin or chopped steak you got Monday morning at Super Store1 jalapeno pepper seeded & chopped2 Tbsp. chili powder2 Tbsp. brown sugar1 Tbsp. ground…
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Posted in: Mexican By ReeniMar 31, 2009 – 2:01 PM A huge favourite at out house 1/8 cup olive oil4 cloves garlic, minced, or as much as you can stand1 10 oz can tomato sauce1 10 oz can water2 good Tbsp. chili powder1 tsp. cumin2 tsp. salt2 large onions, diced1 lb monterey jack cheese1 lb lean…
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Posted in: Mexican, Entree: Beef By GeriOct 22, 2010 – 3:34 PM The best one I’ve had yet. 3 medium onions , minced8 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 8 teaspoons)1/4 cup chili powder1/4 cup tomato paste2 tablespoons ground cuminSalt1 can (28 ounces) tomato puree1-2 pounds lean hamburger2 (15.5 ounces each)…
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Posted in: Italian By GeriJul 2, 2008 – 11:50 AM 6 tablespoons unsalted butter2 shallots, minced1 teaspoon minced garlic1 cup heavy creamSalt and freshly ground pepper1/4 pound prosciutto, julienned (optional)1 cup frozen peas, thawed (optional)1 cup sliced, sauted mushrooms (optional)1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for garnish1 pound fresh fettuccini Heat butter in a large…