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Servings 6 (all amounts may easily be doubled)

INGREDIENTS:

Cheddar Sauce:

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups light cream

1 1/4 cups shredded  cheddar cheese (a little more cheese won’t hurt!)

salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Gratin:

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled then cut into about 1/4-inch-thick slices

6 garlic cloves, chopped (do not finely mince)

1 1/4 cups hot prepared cheese sauce

1/4 cup freshly grated  Parmesan cheese

paprika

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————-

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

Place the potato slices and garlic cloves in a saucepan, and cover with water; bring to a boil until just tender (about 7-8 minutes) drain.

Prepare cheese sauce; place the flour in a medium heavy saucepan; gradually add the light cream stirring with a whisk until smooth and blended.

Place over medium heat; cook until thick (about 8 minutes).

Season with cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper if desired)

Arrange half of the cooked potatoes and garlic in baking dish.

Pour half of the sauce mixture over potatoes.

Repeat the procedure with remaining potatoes and garlic and remaining sauce mixture.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika.

Bake for about 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Servings 9

INGREDIENTS:

Streusel Topping:

1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons butter, melted

2 cups chopped pecans

Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar (have a sweet tooth? use 1 cup)

2/3 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————–

For the streusel; combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon, then mix in melted butter, then the nuts; set aside.

For cake; preheat oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).

Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed beat butter with  dark brown sugar, and white sugar until combined.

Add eggs one at a time beating until blended after each addition.

Add vanilla beating until blended.

Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture; beat at low speed until blended after each addition.

Pour batter into pan; sprinkle evenly with the prepared streusel topping.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Dough with egg takes a slightly longer time to rise, this may be made by hand also

Yield 1 loaf/25 slices

INGREDIENTS:

1 package active dry yeast (1/4 ounce/2-1/4 teaspoons)

3/4 cup warm water, divided (110 degrees  to 115 degrees F — or do the baby bottle wrist test)

1 cup 1% or 2% warm milk (110 degrees F  to 115 degrees F — or do the baby bottle wrist test)

1/4 cup soft butter

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided

1 large egg yolk

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

4 to 4-1/2 cups white flour (American residents use white bread flour, Canadian residents can use all-purpose flour or half each)

Toppings:

1 egg white

2 teaspoons water

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1-1/2 tablespoons coarsely crushed dried minced onion

1 teaspoon each sesame, caraway and poppy seeds

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————

In  heavy-duty mixer bowl dissolve/proof the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar for 8-10 minutes or until foamy (if the yeast does not foam discard and start over).

Add the remaining 1/4 cup water,  milk, butter, sugar, egg yolk, salt and 2 cups flour; using beater blade beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.

Stir in enough remaining flour to form a  firm dough.

Replace the beater blade with kneader blade; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes or until the dough is smooth adjusting flour or water as needed — important! stop the machine about halfway through kneading and allow dough to rest for 10-12 minutes then continue kneading again.

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top; cover and let rise until doubled about (1 hour or more, dough with egg will take longer to rise and also depends on the temperature of your kitchen).

Punch dough down.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough into thirds.

Cover the ropes and allow to rest for about 5-7 minutes.

Shape each into a 20-inch rope

Place ropes on a large greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under.

Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Meanwhile in a small bowl or cup combine the kosher salt with dried onion and seeds, then combine egg white and water; set aside while dough is rising.

Just before baking and after rising; brush the egg/water mixture over dough, then immediatly sprinkle the seed mixture on over dough.

Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 22-28 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

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Purchase the packages with the pan rolls attached together and do not separate the rolls

To make ahead; prepare as directed but omit oven warming, freeze up to 6 weeks, thaw in refrigerator overnight and then warm in oven as directed

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts OR pecans

2 (9.25 ounce) packages pan rolls (do not separate the rolls!)

2/3 cup peach preserves

1/2 cup Hellman’s Dijonnaise mustard-mayonnaise blend

1 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef, chopped

1/2 pound provolone cheese slices ( can use cheddar cheese)

fresh ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————————-

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Heat walnuts in a small nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often (about 5 to 6 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, do not omit the toasting!)

Remove rolls from packages. (do not separate the rolls).

Using a large serrated knife cut rolls in half horizontally, creating 1 top and 1 bottom per package.

Spread preserves on cut sides of top of rolls, then sprinkle with walnuts (about 3/4 cup for each pan roll package).

Spread mustard-mayonnaise blend on cut sides of bottom of rolls, then top with roast beef and cheese.

Sprinkle with pepper.

Cover with top halves of rolls, preserves sides facing down.

Wrap in aluminum foil.

At this point you may freeze for up to 6 weeks.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Slice into individual sandwiches.

Serve immediately.

Reduce the fat by using fat-free condensed milk and 2% milk

8 (1/2-cup servings)

INGREDIENTS:

2 1/2 cups half and half cream, divided

2 large egg yolks

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

2/3 cup crushed peppermint candies (about 25 candies)

red food coloring (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————————

In a saucepan combine 1-1/4 cups light cream with the egg yolks over medium heat; cook stirring  constantly until mixture is slightly thick and coats the back of a spoon (about 8 minutes, do not boil) cool egg mixture slightly.

Combine egg mixture, 1 1/4 cups light cream, vanilla, peppermint extract and condensed milk in a large bowl, then mix in food coloring until you have reached a desired light pink shade.

Cover and chill completely.

Stir in crushed candies.

Pour mixture into the freezer can of an ice-cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Spoon the ice cream into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze 1 hour or until firm.

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These freeze wonderful, just drop into simmering soup from frozen state, I make these in “nurses hat” shapes but you can make them in any shape you like, these are just as good if not better than any Asian restaurant, once you make them you will always make them!

Plan ahead the filling mixture needs to chill for at least 6 hours the longer the better!

Yield about 35-40 dumplings

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 pound ground pork (uncooked)

1 large green onion finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger powder (or use 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger)

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

1 large garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt (reduce to 1/4 teaspoon is using regular soy sauce)

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1 teaspoon cornstarch

35-40 wonton wrappers

INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————-

In a bowl using clean hands mix together all ingredients (except the wrappers).

Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to 48 hours

Place 1 wonton wrapper flour-side up with one point of the wrapper facing you.

Place a semi-heaping 1 teaspoon of pork filling in the center.

Moisten all the edges of the wrapper with a wet finger tip, then fold the wrapper sealing all sides together over the filling into a triangle shape, making certain that all edges are sealed tightly.

Take the two long points (wetting the outside edge of 1 point then connect and seal the two points together (this will look similar to a nurse’s cap).

Repeat with remaining pork mixture.

Place on a jelly-roll sheet or large plate/plates.

Cover with plastic wrap until ready to use (at this point you may freeze until firm then place into freezer bags until ready to use, no need to that just drop into simmering soup from frozen state)

Drop into lightly simmering broth for about 7 minutes then remove to a bowl using a slotted spoon then add in the broth.

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To freeze casserole; prepare recipe as stated but do not bake,  cover with plastic wrap then freeze until frozen then wrap completely in foil, when ready to use thaw in refrigerator overnight, remove all wrapping then bake 350 degrees F for 25-35 minutes or until hot

Servings 8-10

INGREDIENTS:

(10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (cooked according to package directions then hand squeezed dry to remove excess moisture)

4 cups cooked and cooled white OR brown rice

1/3 cup melted butter

2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese OR Swiss cheese

3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste, more to sprinkle on top before baking)

1/3 cup finely chopped chopped yellow onion (or 1 small onion)

2 garlic cloves, minced OR 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

1-1/4 cups milk (or can use light cream)

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional or adjust to taste

salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

shredded mozzarella cheese, optional  and to add on the last 5 minutes of baking

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————————-

Set oven to 350 degrees F.

Generously grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

In a large bowl combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon, mixing very well to combine.

Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake uncovered or covered for 25 minutes or until set (over baking will cause a heavier denser texture if you prefer a lighter texture then bake just until set).

If desired immediately top with mozzarella cheese and allow to melt.

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