Ingredients: 8 oz (1 can) of crushed pineapple, including juice 2 medium eggs, beaten 2 cups of flour 1 cup of sugar ½ cup of melted butter ½ cup of applesauce 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract 1 teaspoon of lemon extract ½ teaspoon of baking … Read More →
Category Archives: Snacks and Nibbles
Homemade Corn Tortillas
2 cups masa harina (flour for corn tortillas) 1 1/3 cups warm water ¼ teaspoon salt In a large bowl, mix the masa, water and salt together with your hands until combined. Knead the dough very well until moist and smooth, but not sticky, about … Read More →
Basic Humus with 3 Variations
For a spicier hummus, add a sliced red chile or a dash of cayenne pepper. Add 8 Kalamata olives, diced and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Storing Hummus Hummus can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be kept in the freezer for up to … Read More →
Spicy Strawberry Preserve
This spicy strawberry jam is delicious and simple. A lovely combination of sweet and spicy combining hot chiles, red wine and cinnamon. The jam makes an excellent topping for vanilla or chocolate ice cream and peanut butter sandwiches. Ingredients 2 cups chopped strawberries 1 cup … Read More →
Garlic Herb Bread
This Garlic Herb Bread is a snap to assemble. It can be made as slices or split a whole loaf and butter with the garlic herb mix and spread on both halves, toast and serve. Ingredients 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter 6 garlic cloves, peeled … Read More →
Double Fudge Kahlua Brownies
Linda Mussleman, who is known as the “Kahlua Queen” in her home town, has been asked often to share her recipe for these fantastic brownies. We here at NGR feel lucky she chose to share with us. Preheat oven 325 1 1/2 cups sugar … Read More →
Moroccan Almond Crescent Cookies
Ingredients 1 cup blanched finely ground almonds 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch nutmeg 1/2 cup butter ( at room temperature) 1 -1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sesame … Read More →
Vegetable Summer Rolls
For peanut sauce 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 small garlic clove, minced 3/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon tomato paste 3/4 teaspoon sugar For summer … Read More →
Pesto Torte
This fabulous torte can be made without the sun-dried tomatoes and any pesto. The combination of cream cheese and pesto is mouth-watering. Ingredients: 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened 1 cup, or 2 sticks butter , softened 1 small jar oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, … Read More →
Pineapple and Walnut Bread
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 3-1/3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained, reserving juice 1/2 cup sugar … Read More →
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
6 to 8 servings Ingredients 1/2 ripe medium pineapple, peeled, cored, eyes removed and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 4 or 5 slices) 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 3/4 cup light brown sugar 14 pecan halves 1 cup cake flour (not self-rising) 1 … Read More →
Deep Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
6 servings Deep Fried Mac and Cheese Balls can be rolled small for appetizers or larger for an entree. You will find that it is easy to make in steps while doing other things in the kitchen because it is definitely a make ahead dish … Read More →