Cinnamon Logs
Jan03

Cinnamon Logs

  Ingredients • ¾ C butter, softened • ¾ C ricotta cheese (homemade paneer) • 3 Tbsp thick yogurt • ¾ C packed sugar • 1 Tsp vanilla extract/essence • 3 C all purpose flour • ½ C brown sugar • ½ Tsp ground cinnamon • ½ C finely chopped pecans or walnuts Preparation 1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, cheese, yogurt and sugar until...

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Xmas dried fruit cookies
Oct14

Xmas dried fruit cookies

  Ingredients •1/2 cup dried figs, coarsely chopped •1/2 cup raisins •1/2 cup cranberries •1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped •2 tablespoon honey •2 tablespoons lesson juice •¾ cup chopped pecans •¼ tsp salt •1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature •1/2 teaspoon ground cloves •1/2 – 2/3 cup superfine sugar •1/3 cup light brown sugar, firmly...

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Christmas Fruitcake-2
May25

Christmas Fruitcake-2

  Ingredients 3 C chopped candied mixed fruit peel (tutti-fruity) Juice from 4 medium oranges (approx ¾-1 Cup) 1 C butter, softened ¾ C dark brown sugar ¼ C sugar 2 Tsp vanilla extract/essence 3 Tsp egg replacer mixed with 4 Tbsp of warm water 2 Tbsp orange rind 3 C all purpose flour 1½ Tsp baking powder ¼ Tsp baking soda ¼ Tsp ground cinnamon 1 C chopped pecans Cake pan: one 13-in x 9-in...

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Jam and Nut Pinwheels
Dec25

Jam and Nut Pinwheels

  Ingredients • ½ C butter, softened •1 C packed sugar • 3 Tbsp thick yogurt •1 Tsp vanilla extract/essence •2 C all purpose flour •1 Tsp baking powder •1/3 C any fruit jam of your choice • ½ C chopped pecans or walnuts Preparation 1. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the yogurt and vanilla. 2. Combine the flour and...

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Baked sweet potatoes
May06

Baked sweet potatoes

  Ingredients •5 medium size sweet potatoes •½ cup chopped pecan •1 cup raisins •½ cup honey •½ cup melted butter Preparation This recipe is simple and good for Ekadasi. Chop sweet potatoes into small cubes. Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Butter a 9 x 13 in baking dish and pour the mix in the dish. Bake at 375F for 50 minutes. Serves 10 By Madhavi Devi Dasi   ...

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