Minty Yogurt Shake
Mar17

Minty Yogurt Shake

  In India, mint follows coriander and neem leaves as the most widely used herb. It is an important flavoring in soups, savories, vegetables, rice, dals and beverages. American seeds men offer herb gardeners a good selection of scented hybrids, from apple mint to cinnamon mint, each type with a different flavor. My favorite mint lassi combines homemade vanilla yogurt with licorice mint and coarsely powdered fennel seeds. These...

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Not Taiwanese but Italian Cookies
Jan25

Not Taiwanese but Italian Cookies

  Ingredients 1 ¾ cup flour 3 tbsp flaxseed meal, mixed with 9 tbsp warm water 1 tsp vanilla 2 tsp baking powder ½ cup butter, melted ¾ cup brown sugar Preparation 1.In a medium ball, mix flaxseed meal mixture that is to substitute for eggs (you may also use 3 tsp egg replacer, mixed with 6 tbsp warm water), sugar, butter, sugar, and vanilla. 2.Add flour and baking powder. Mix well. 3.Heat the baker/iron...

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Lemon cup cake
Mar06

Lemon cup cake

  Ingredients Cake: •1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened •3/4 cup sugar •1 ½ tsp egg replacer, mixed with 2 tbsp warm water •3/4 tsp lemon zest •1/2 tsp vanilla extract •1 1/3 cups flour •1/2 tsp baking soda •1/4 tsp baking powder •1/4 tsp salt •3/4 cup butter milk/sour cream/yogurt Icing: •2 tbsp butter, softened •1 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar...

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Two Colored Shortbread Cookies
Feb09

Two Colored Shortbread Cookies

  Ingredients •1 cup butter, softened •½ cup firmly pack brown sugar •1 tsp vanilla •2 ¼ cup flour •½ cup sugar •2 tbsp carob powder Preparation 1.Combine butter, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. 2. Beat at medium speed, until creamy. 3.Add flour and mix mixture until a soft dough formed. 4.Divide the dough in half (in two bowls). Add carob powder to one of the bowls and...

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Dr. Lakes Wedding Cakes Cookies
Jan18

Dr. Lakes Wedding Cakes Cookies

  Ingredients •2 to 2 ¼ cups flour •1 cup butter, 2 sticks, softened •1 ¼ cup powder sugar, divided •1 tsp vanilla •2/3 cup pistachio nuts, shelled, chopped Preparation 1.In a large bowl, combine butter, vanilla, ¾ cup powder sugar, and flour until blended. Fold in nuts and mix well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a few hours. 2.Preheat the oven to 350F. Shape dough into 1”...

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