Serves: 6Start to Finish: 20 minutes 2 cups whole milk 1 package vanilla pudding mix (3.25 or 4.6-ounce size) (the kind you cook) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup raisins (plumped and drained) 1/3 cup pineapple preserves (or other favorite preserves) 2 cups cooked white rice (add 1 tablespoon butter when cooking) 1. Heat milk to boiling over moderate heat. Quickly stir in vanilla pudding mix and bring to boil again, stirring constantly to keep from sticking. When…

Serves: 6Start to Finish: 70 minutes Chill: 3 hours 4 cups whole milk ½ cup rice, uncooked ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup almonds, chopped ¼ cup pistachios, chopped ½ teaspoon cardamom powder 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg powder 2 teaspoons saffron milk (soak strands of saffron in warm milk for 15 minutes; discard strands) 1.  Wash the uncooked rice in a bowl 2-3 times until water is clear.  Soak rice in water for 30 minutes.  Drain.2.  Bring 3 cups milk to a boil in a large saucepan. …

Makes: 2 dozenPrep: 25 minutes  Bake: 58 minutes For Filling: 1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries ½ cup water 7 ounces fat-free sweetened condensed milk ¼ cup lemon juice 3 large egg yolks For Crust: ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup graham flour ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter, melted ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1.  For filling: Bring cranberries and water to a simmer in a saucepan.  Reduce heat to medium and cook 10 minutes, until berries have burst.  Cool.  Puree in…

Serves: 12Prep: 10 minutes  Bake: 30 minutes 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 large egg, beaten ½ cup sour cream 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 graham cracker pie crust 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.2. Combine cheese, egg, sour cream, milk and sugar in large mixing bowl.  Mix on high with an electric mixer for 1 minute.   Pour into pie crust and place on cookie sheet.3. Bake on center rack 30 minutes.  Center of pie will be jiggly when done. …

Makes: 4 dozenPrep: 15 minutes  Chill: 2 hoursBake: 10-12 minutes per batch ¾ cup vegetable oil ¾ cup cocoa powder 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1. Mix oil, chocolate, and granulated sugar in large bowl.  Blend in one egg at a time until well mixed.  Add vanilla.  Measure flour by dipping method, or by sifting.  Stir flour, baking powder, and salt into oil mixture.  Chill…

Makes: 2 dozenPrep: 15 minutes  Chill: 1 hourBake: 12-14 minutes per batch ¾ cup butter, softened ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1½ cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup cornstarch ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips (can substitute full size chips if they are chopped small) 1 cup Heath Toffee Bits (without chocolate) 1. Beat together butter, sugars and vanilla in large bowl until smooth, about 1 minute. 2. Whisk together flour, cornstarch and salt in another…

Serves: 6Prep and Rise: 1 hour 45 minutes  Bake: 20-22 minutes For Dough (can substitute 1 can refrigerated or frozen pizza dough): 3 cups + 2 tablespoons bread flour 1 envelope rapid rise yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1¼ cups warm water For Filling (can substitute filling with anything desired): ½ tablespoon unsalted butter 8 ounces slices mushrooms 2 medium green bell peppers, diced 8 ounces shredded mozzarella 4 ounces pepperoni slices For Topping: ½ tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning…

Makes: 12Start to Finish: 25 minutes 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons canola oil (can substitute shortening, lard or butter) 1 cups warm water 1. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl.  Add oil and mix thoroughly.   Add warm water a little bit at a time, mixing by hand, until dough is soft and not sticky.  May not need all the water.2. Portion dough into 12 equal sized balls (can make larger if desired).  Knead dough…

Makes: 12 rollsPrep and Rise: 2 hour 30 minutesBake: 25 to 30 minutes For Flour Paste: ½ cup water 3 tablespoons bread flour For Dough: ½ cup whole milk 1 large egg 11 ounces (2 cups) bread flour 1½ teaspoons instant or rapid rise yeast 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter softened ½ tablespoon butter, melted 1. For Flour Paste: Whisk together water and flour in small microwavable bowl until smooth.  Microwave 60 to 80 seconds, whisking to smooth every 20 seconds,…

Makes: 48 cookiesPrep: 20 minutesStart to Finish: overnight 3 large egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar 12 large ounces chocolate chips 1 cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1.  Preheat oven to 325°F.  Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.2. Combine egg whites and sugar in large bowl.  Beat until stiff.  Fold in chocolate chips, pecans and vanilla.  Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheets 1-inch apart.3.  Place cookie sheets in oven.  Immediately turn off oven.  Leave cookies in oven overnight. Per Serving:  58 cal.,…

Servings: 8Prep: 20 minutesBake: 1 hourCool: 1 hour For Meringue: 4 large egg whites 1¼ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon cornstarch For Topping: 1½ cups heavy whipping cream ¼ cup light corn syrup 1 cup strawberries, washed and quartered 1 cup raspberries, washed 1 cup blackberries, washed 1 cup blueberries, washed 1 medium lemon, washed 1. For Meringue: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.2. In large bowl, beat egg whites until they form stiff…

Serves: 2Start to Finish: 15 minutes 4 cups raw cauliflower, chopped 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1.   Place cauliflower in microwavable bowl. Microwave 6 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender. Remove bowl from microwave. Add remaining ingredients. Mash with potato masher or large fork until creamy and fully blended. Alternatively, place all ingredients in food processor or blender and process until creamy and fully blended. Per Serving: 161 cal., 10 g fat (6.6…