BUTTERNUT SQUASH, CARROT PARSNIP RAGOUT

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1 t Olive oil
3 c Peeled and cubed butternut
Squash (about 1 lb)
Salt freshly ground black
Pepper
1 1/4 c Defatted reduced-sodium
Chicken stock
1 tb Butter
2 c Peeled, diced carrots
2 c Peeled, diced parsnips
1 t Sugar
2 lg Leeks, trimmed (all but 2″
Of green removed), cleaned
And chopped
Freshly grated nutmeg to
Taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a shallow roasting
pan on the stovetop, heat
olive oil over medium heat. Add squash, season with
salt and pepper and toss
gently. Add 1/2 c of the stock and transfer the pan
to the oven. Bake for 15 minutes, or until squash is
just tender; do not over cook. Meanwhile, in
a large nonstick skillet, heat butter oven medium
heat. Add carrots, parsnips, sugar and salt and
pepper to taste; cook until the vegetables are lightly
browned, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 c of the stock,
cover the pan and
simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a
dish and set aside. Add
leeks and the remaining 1/4 c stock to the skillet,
season with salt and pepper, cover the pan and simmer
until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the reserved
squash, carrots and parsnips and toss gently. Taste
and adjust seasonings, adding a grating of nutmeg.
Simmer for an additional 3 to 4 minutes to warm
through before serving.

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Title: MALTESE ALMOND CAKES (KWARESIMAL FOR LENT)
Categories: Cookies, Maltese, Holiday
Yield: 60 slices

1 1/8 c Almonds, slivered;blanched
-10 oz
3 1/2 c Flour; sifted
1 1/2 c Sugar; up to 1 13/4 cups
1 ts Cinnamon
2 ts Orange extract
2 ea Lemon; grated rind of
2 ea Oranges; grated rind of -OR-
2 ea -Tangerines
1 1/2 c -Water; approximately

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Honey
Almonds; toasted ,slivered

Toast the almonds on baking sheet for about 5 minutes at 400F. Reset
the oven for 350F. Grind one-third of the almonds.
Mix the ground almonds with the flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Add the
orange extract and the rinds. Mix well. Blend in the slivered
almonds. Gradually, add enough water to make a stiff dough (the dough
will be sticky). Form the dough into cake about 7 inches long, 2
inches wide and 1 inch thick. Bake for 35 minutes.
Optional: While they are still hot, brush the Kwaresimal with honey,
and sprinkle with slivered toasted almonds.
Let the cakes cool for about 20 minutes, then with a serrated knife
cut them into slices about 3/8 inch thick.
Variations: Here are a few of the classic variations:
Hazelnuts can be substituted for the almonds.
You can if you prefer all of the nuts, or fewer of them.
You can also insert some whole blanched almonds. Remember the more
nuts you grind to a powder, the more liquid you will need to make the
dough; and the fewer nuts you grind, the less liquid.
In Malta these cakes would often be made with orange-flower water,
which is hard to obtain here. Orange extract or liqueur (or other
liqueur or rum) can be used as a part of the liquid.

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DEVILLED CHEESE FONDUE

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : None

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1 Clove garlic, halved
6 fl Milk
12 oz Grated Applewood smoked
-Cheddar cheese
6 ts Plain flour
1 t Prepared mustard
2 ts Worcestershire sauce
2 ts Horseradish relish
Cubes of ham and toasted
-granary bread, to serve

Method:

Rub the inside of the the fondue pot with the cut
clove of garlic, then add milk and heat until
bubbling. Toss cheese in flour, then add to the pot
and stir all the time over a low heat until it is
melted and the mixture is thick and smooth. Stir in
mustard, Worcestershire sauce and horseradish relish.
Serve with cubes of ham and cubes of toasted granary
bread.

(Serves 4-6)

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OREGANATO BREAD

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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8 Flour, bread
3/4 Polenta — uncooked
6 pt Parsley flakes [dry]
3 pt Garlic — crushed
2 pk Yeast
2 pt Salt, preferably
4 pt Oregano — dried
3 Water

1/2 ea
Pepper; coarse black
Proof yeast in 4 T of the water. Mix all the dry
ingredients in a bowl, then add the liquids. Turn the
dough onto a floured surface and knead it for 10-12
minutes.The dough should have a coarse look, but will
be cohesive, stretchy, tacky but not sticky, and
resilient. Allow the dough to rise for about 1-1/2
hours (until double in size). Punch it down, and allow
it to rise again for 1-1 1/2 hours. Punch it down
again. Cut the dough into two (2) pieces and form into
rounds or french loaves. Allow to proof for 1 hour,
then bake like french breads in a 350 oven with steam
or spray for 45 minutes. Cool before cutting.

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2/3 c. water
1/4 c. white wine vinegar
3 T. powdered fruit pectin
1 T. snipped fresh dill
1 t. sugar
1/4 t. garlic powder
1/4 t. dry mustard
1/4 t. pepper
In a screw-top jar, combine all ingredients. Cover; shake. Chill up to 3
days. Shake before serving. Makes 1 1/4 cups.

Title: Cornmeal Chips
Categories: Snacks, Breads
Yield: 30 chips

1/2 c Water
1 1/2 tb Margarine
1/4 ts Chili powder
-(or more, if desired)
1/8 ts Garlic powder
-(or more, if desired)
1/8 ts Salt
2/3 c Yellow cornmeal

30 chips
15 calories per chip

1. Preheat oven to 375øF (moderate).

2. Lightly grease baking sheet.

3. Heat water, margarine, and seasonings to boiling.
Remove from heat. Stir in cornmeal and mix well.

4. Divide dough into 30 portions using about 1 teaspoon
dough each. Roll each portion into a ball about 3/4
inch in diameter.

5. Place balls on baking sheet, about 3 inches apart.
Cover with wax paper and press with bottom of a glass
until very thin, about 2-1/2 inches in diameter. Remove
wax paper.

6. Bake until lightly browned and crisp–about 15 minutes.

7. Cool on rack. Store in airtight container.

* Thrifty Meals for Two: Making Food Dollars Count
* USDA Home and Garden Bulletin Number 244

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Title: MALABAR CURRY POWDER
Categories: Spices, Oriental
Yield: 1 batch

34 g Tamarind
44 g Onion
20 g Coriander
5 g Cayenne
3 g Turmeric
2 g Cumin
3 g Fenugreek
2 g Black pepper
2 g Mustard, powdered

Grind all ingredients together. Makes about a quarter
pound.

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Chunky Garden Gazpacho

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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15 Ounces Can Tomato Sauce (1 1/2 cup)
2 Tablespoons Olive oil
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Honey
1 Med Tomato,cut in 1/2″ cubes
1 Med Green Pepper, chopped
1 Sm Sweet Red Pepper, chopped
1 Stalk celery, chopped
1 Clove Garlic, finely minced
1 Cucumber, seeded chopped
1 Scallion, chopped
1/2 Teaspoon Hot pepper sauce
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper

GARNISH: Herbed Garlic Croutons, dollop of plain yogurt topped with finely
minced fresh chives, finely shredded lettuce, or minced parsley (optional).

In a med size mixing bowl, combine tomato sauce, olive oil, vinegar and honey.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Top each serving with one of the above listed
garnishes. Serve chilled. Makes 4-6 servings. VARIATIONS: Add 2 T chopped
fresh mint leaves; omit hot pepper sauce Serve with a substantial salad, and/or
a cheese platter.

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Nutr. Assoc. : 1506 0 1573 0 1516 1105 1108 275 620 490 1337 1471 0

Title: SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN SOUP
Categories: Soups, Meats, Vegetables, Mexican
Yield: 8 servings

1 c Onion; Chopped, 1 Large
4 ea Clove Garlic; Finely Chopped
2 T Vegetable Oil
1 lb Black Beans; Dried
2 c Ham; Smoked, Cooked, Cubed
6 c Chicken Broth
2 T Red Chiles; Ground
2 T Cilantro; Fresh, Snipped
1 T Oregano Leaves; Dried
2 t Cumin; Ground
28 oz Whole Tomatoes; Undrained
1 ea Chipotle Chile; *

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1/3 c Whipping Cream
2/3 c Dairy Sour Cream

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1 x Red Bell Pepper; Chopped

* Chipotle Chile should be one that has been canned in Adobo Sauce.
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Cook and stir onion and garlic in oil in 4-quart Dutch oven until onion is
tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except Quick Creme Fraiche and Bell
pepper; heat to boiling. Boil 2 minutes; reduce heat. Cover and simmer
until beans are tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Pour 1/4 of the soop into food
processor workbowl fitted with steel blade or into blender container,
cover and process until smooth. Repeat with remaining soup. Serve with
Quick Creme Fraiche and Bell Pepper.
QUICK CREME FRAICHE:
Gradually stir whipping cream into sour cream. Cover and refrigerate up
to 48 hours.

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DOLE RAISIN PINEAPPLE MUFFINS

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Muffins

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1/2 c Brown sugar, packed
1/4 c Margarine
1 Egg
3/4 c DOLE Pineapple Juice
1 t Grated orange peel
1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c Whole wheat flour
1 1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Ground cinnamon
1 c DOLE Raisins

BEAT sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Beat
in egg, juice and orange peel. COMBINE remaining
ingredients; stir into juice mixture until moistened.
Spoon batter into six muffin cups coated with cooking
spray. BAKE at 375’F. 25 minutes. Cool on rack; serve
warm.

Prep Time: 20 minutes. Bake Time: 25 minutes.

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