Pine Nut Crusted Salmon Filets

4 6-ounce salmon filets 3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted and finely chopped 1/2 cup all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and pepper 1 egg yolk 2 Tbl. fresh basil, finely chopped 1/2 cup water 3 Tbl. vegetable oil In a small...

Candied Spiced Nuts

1 C. sugar 1 C. milk 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 C. nuts (a combination or one kind) 1. Combine sugar, milk, and cinnamon in sauce pan. Cook to softball stage. 2. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and stir. 3. Pour...

Chestnut-Pear Tart

Crust: 1 C. sugar 1 lb. butter, softened 1 tsp. salt 2 oz. almonds, finely chopped 1/2 C. cream 4 egg yolks 1 1/2 C. cake flour Cream together the sugar and butter, then add the salt and almonds and mix well. Add the...

Christmas Trifle

2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 egg plus 3 egg whites 1 1/2 cups skim milk 1 1/2 cups evaporated skim milk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 Tbl. amaretto liqueur – optional 1/2 tsp almond extract – optional 1 small...

Low Fat Apple Cinnamon Rolls

3 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose 2 packages quick-rise yeast 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons malted milk powder 1 1/4 cups low fat buttermilk warmed to 120°F 1 egg 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cups...

Lemon Glazed Cookies

2 cups flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 cup butter 1 lemon 1 egg 1/3 cup light cream (milk may substitute) 1 cup powdered sugar food color, if desired candy decorations, if...

Italian Honey Balls

4 cups flour 2 tsp. vanilla extract or 2 tsp. dark rum 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup butter (4 oz.) zest of I lemon or zest of 1 orange 6 eggs 3 cups vegetable or peanut oil 3 cups honey and 1/2 cup sugar...

Beef Brisket Dinner

3-4 pound beef brisket salt and pepper fresh garlic Tabasco sauce 1 yellow onion, cut into eighths Thoroughly rub the brisket with salt, pepper, and fresh garlic, adding a few dashes of Tabasco sauce. Place the brisket...

Microwave Gingerbread Cake

1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup molasses 1 1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt Cream butter with sugar. Add egg and molasses. Beat well. Stir...