Title: APRICOT SAUCE
Categories: Desserts, Sauces
Yield: 1 cup

1 c Apricot jam
2 T Orange juice
1/2 t Brandy flavoring

Mix all together. Serve hot or cold over crêpes, ice cream, cake or
whatever.

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Popularity: 2% [?]

RUGGALACH I

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Jewish
Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1/2 pound Butter — or margarine
2/3 cup Sour cream
1 Egg — – separated
1/3 cup Chopped walnuts
2/3 cup Sugar
2 teaspoons Cinnamon

Recipe by: Sandra Capps WXHA93A
Sift flour blend with softened butter. Add sour cream egg yolk.
Divide into 4 equal balls chill at least 3 hours or overnight in
refrigerator. For filling mix walnuts, sugar cinnamon.

Roll dough into 4 circles cut into 12 wedges each.
Roll with 1/2 tsp. of filling at outer edge of wedge (wide end). Brush
with egg white dip in sugar mixture to coat top.

Bake at 400 degrees about 20 minutes on lightly greased sheet. Makes 4
dozen.

Formatted for Meal Master (and posted on P*, October, 1995) Elaine
Radis, BGMB90B

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Popularity: 3% [?]

Acorn Squash And Apple Soup

Recipe By : Richard Sax and Marie Simmons in “Bon Appetit”
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Low-Cal

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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2 Med Acorn Squash — 1 lb each
3 C Chicken Stock — degreased
2 Green Apples — tart
1/2 C Onion — chopped
1 C Apple Juice — unsweetened
2 Tsp Fresh Ginger Root — grated
1/2 Tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground white pepper
Plain non- or low-fat yogurt
Snipped fresh chives
OR shredded fresh basil

Notes: * Squash should be halved and seeded. Unsalted canned chicken
** broth may be used instead of stock. *** Green apples should be
** cored, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups) Place squash
cut side down on rack set over gently simmering water in saucepan.
Cover and s team until tender, about 10 minutes. Cool squash
slightly. Scoop pulp from shel ls. Combine 1/4 cup chicken stock,
apples and onion in heavy medium saucepan. Cover and cook over low
heat 10 minutes. Add squash pulp, remaining chicken sto ck, apple
juice, ginger and salt. Cover and simmer until ingredients are very t
ender, about 20 minutes. Puree soup in batches in processor or
blender. Strain through sieve into clean saucepan, pressing puree
with back of spoon. Reheat soup gently. Add lemon juice. Season
with salt and generous amount of pepper. Ladle into bo wls. Garnish
with yogurt and chives.

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Popularity: 3% [?]

Title: CHEESE INFO (3 OF 3)
Categories: Cheese, Info/tips
Yield: 1 servings

1 x Information on Cheeses follo
1 x (This is part 3 of 3)

MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
Milk is used infrequently in cheesecakes. Other milk
products that appear more frequently in cheesecakes
are buttermilk, sweetened condensed milk, and Yogurt.
Buttermilk is made when special bacteria are added to
lowfat milk; therefore, an average eight-ounce serving
has about 100 calories. It is available in most
supermarkets, in 1-quart containers.
Sweetened condensed milk is evaporated milk to which
sugar has been added. It is very high in calories –
about 980 calories in a cup.
It is sold, unrefrigerated, in most supermarkets.
Yogurt is milk that has been allowed to ferment to a
semisolid consistency. It can be made from either
whole or skim milk. It is often used as a substitute
for sour cream, since it often achieves a similar
result.
If you do attempt to substitute yogurt for sour
cream, use whole milk yogurt if possible and drain
carefully of excess water. Yogurt has far fewer
calories as well — about 120 as opposed to sour
cream’s average of 475 per cup. Yogurt is sold in all
supermarkets in eight-ounce and larger containers.
You can also make it at home quite easily.
EGGS
Since the cheeses and creams used in cheesecakes have
such a high moisture content, it is necessary to have
an ingredient that can hold or absorb water. The most
popular and the most elegant solution to this problem
is the egg. Also since egg yolks and whites harden as
they bake, they add body and texture to the
cheesecake. Egg yolks in particular contain lecithin,
an emulsifier, which has the effect of congealing the
fats in the cheese. Generally a cheesecake recipe with
a high fat content will also call for relatively more
eggs.
EGG WHITES;
Many recipes require you to separate the eggs and to
beat the whites until they form stiff peaks with the
beaters of your mixer. As egg whites are beaten, the
albumen is spun out into a finer and finer web of
protein, the finer the structure, the more moisture
the batter can hold. If the whites are overbeaten or
overheated, however, the delicate structure collapses
and the result is a soggy cheesecake.
Since air is also encapsulated, the egg whites also
add lightness to the cake. Oddly enough, the freshest
eggs are not the best for cheesecakes; the whites of
eggs that are a few days old can be beaten to a larger
volume. Unless you have access to farm fresh eggs,
though, this isn’t likely to be a problem as most of
the store bought eggs are already at least several
days old.
When beating the egg whites, add a dash of cream of
tartar to make them more stable. To make the whites
stiffer 9 if this is desired) you can blend in some
confectioners’ sugar or a boiling sugar syrup once the
whites have reached the soft peak stage.
BUTTER AND SHORTENING
Except for a few special cheesecakes, butter is not
found among the ingredients in the fillings. However,
it is basic for most of the crusts. Please use sweet
butter rather than the salted.
FRUITS AND NUTS
Many of the cheesecake recipes use the grated rind of
a lemon or orange. For the best results use the fresh
peel rather than the dried because as the peels are
dried they lose much of their aromatic oils. The only
part of the peel that is used is the outermost,
colored layer, called the zest. The zest can be
removed with a zester or with any ordinary grater.
Many cheesecake recipes call for a small amount of
lemon juice.
Fresh is the best to use, but good results can be
obtained using reconstituted lemon juice. You may
wish to experiment, varying the amount to suit your
own taste and which kind to use.
Many times ground nuts are called for and it has been
found that lightly toasting them brings out a better
flavor in almonds and hazelnuts (filberts). They
retain more of their crunch when used in the batter.
To roast the nuts, spread them out on a baking pan and
bake for 10 minutes or so in a 350 degree F. oven,
stirring occasionally to ensure even browning. If you
use hazel nuts (filberts) that still have their
paperlike skins, the skins must be removed before use
— they acquire a burnt taste during the roasting.
The cost of nuts, especially walnuts, in small
quantities is outrageous, but you can save a bundle if
you buy them in the bulk and in the shell. Shelled
nuts turn rancid fairly quickly, though, store them in
the refrigerator or freezer, well wrapped.
SPICES AND FLAVORINGS
Spices such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, and
cardamom will appear frequently in cheesecake recipes
because the contrast so well with the mildness of the
cheeses. Spices do deteriorate as they sit on your
rack, so be sure to always have fresh ones on hand for
your baking day. Cinnamon and ginger can be used
ground commercially, but you may want to grate your
own nutmeg and grind your own cloves or cardamom from
the whole spices. A coffee grinder is one of the best
ways to do this.
Certain flavorings such as vanilla extract or
instant-coffee powder are used in cheesecakes.
Rosewater is used in some and can be found in
specialty stores as well as the drugstore.
Chocolate is used in the mocha-flavored and
chocolate-flavored cheesecakes. Please use the real
chocolate, baking or semi-sweet

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Popularity: 18% [?]

Title: Testing Jar Seals
Categories: Canning, Information
Yield: 1 guide

After cooling jars for 12 to 24 hours, remove the screw bands and test
seals with one of the following options:

Option 1. Press the middle of the lid with a finger or thumb. If the lid
springs up when you release your finger the lid is unsealed.

Option 2. Tap the lid with the bottom of a teaspoon. If it makes a dull
sound, the lid is not sealed. If food is in contact with the underside
of the lid, it will also cause a dull sound. If the jar is sealed
correctly, it will make a ringing, high-pitched sound.

Option 3. Hold the jar at eye level and look across the lid. The lid
should be concave (curved down slightly in the center). If center of the
lid is either flat or bulging, it may not be sealed.

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* USDA Agriculture Information Bulletin No. 539 (rev. 1994)

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Popularity: 2% [?]

Cheddar Crackers

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

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1/2 Cup Butter Or Margarine
1 1/2 Cups Unbleached Flour; Sifted
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Dash Cayenne Pepper
2 Cups Cheddar; Extra Sharp, *

* The Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese should be finely grated.
Stir the dry ingredients into a bowl and then cut in the butter to resemble
cornmeal. Blend in the cheddar cheese with a fork until well blended. Mix
in the remaining ingredients and shape into 1 1/2 to 2-inch rolls. Chill
for 30 to 40 minutes in the refrigerator and then slice each roll into
slices about 1/4-inch thick. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 400
degrees F for about 10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and let cool.
Store the cooled crackers in airtight containers in a cool place. They will
keep for several weeks this way and if you freeze them, they will last
indefinitely.

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Popularity: 3% [?]

Title: Baja Chicken Pasta Salad
Categories: Chicken Low-cal Mexican Vegetables Salads
Servings: 6

3/4 lb Chicken Breast; *
6 oz Dried Mixed Fruit; **
1 c Ring Macaroni Or Orzo; Raw
1 c Jicama; Cubed
2 ea Green Onions/Tops; Sliced
1/2 c Mayonnaise Or Salad Dressing
2 tb Sour Cream Or Plain Yogurt
1 ts Red Chiles; Ground
1/4 ts Salt

* The chicken breast should be boneless, skinless and weigh about 3/4
of a pound.
** You should use 1 6-oz package of diced mixed fruit. There should
be about 1 1/2 cups of the mixture.
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Heat enough salted water to cover the chicken breast (1/4 tsp salt to 1
cup of water) to boiling in a 4 quart Dutch oven. Add the chicken breast.
Cover and heat to boiling, reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken
is done, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon.
Heat the water to boiling and add the fruit and ring macaroni or orzo
gradually so that the water continues to boil. Boil, uncovered, stirring
occasionally, just until the ring macaroni is tender, about 6 to 8 minutes
or 10 minutes for the orzo, then drain. Rinse with cold water and drain
again. Cut the chicken into 1/2-inch pieces and mix with the fruit,
macaroni, jicama and onions. Mix the remaining ingredients and toss with
the chicken mixture. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2
hours.

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Popularity: 4% [?]

Start by boiling as many potatoes, cut in bite-size pieces, as you want
along with some chopped onion in barely enough water to cover. While
these are cooking make a thick white sauce in another pan. I use butter,
flour, some dried chicken broth powder, salt and pepper and a little
nutmeg. Add hot milk or cream or half and half to get the consistency you
want. Taste and adjust seasonings. Then pour the potato and onions into
the sauce, do not drain first, and adjust thickness to suit. Hope this
helps. Sorry about no amounts but it always changes for me depending on
how many people and/or potatoes I have.

Mary from Oceanside

Popularity: 6% [?]

Szechuan Eggplant

1 large eggplant
1 bunch scallions, sliced
2 T Hot Szechuan sauce
2 T reduced sodium teriyaki sauce
1/4 c cold water

Peel eggplant. Cut into 2 inch thick rounds, then slice the rounds into
wedges (i.e., think of how pizza is cut). Saute in some water or broth
in a non stick pan, turning to cook the wedges evenly. Cook for about
3-5 minutes per side, or until the slices are done to your liking. Add
the scallions. Mix the sauces and water and pour into the pan. Stir to coat.
Serve over plain rice with lots of water (the sauce I used was HOT!).

Popularity: 28% [?]

Bulgur Pilaf with Currants and Pine Nuts

Recipe By :CHEF DU JOUR PATSY JAMIESON SHOW #DJ9291
Serving Size : Preparation Time :
Categories :New Text Import CDJ

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, — finely chopped
1 cup medium or coarse bulgur
2 cups defatted reducedsodium chicken broth, — heated
1/4 cup currants
2 tablespoons pine nuts, — toasted
Salt to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a heavy, ovenproof 2 1/2 or 3quart saucepan,
heat oil over moderate heat. Add onions and sautJ, stirring, until soft but
not brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Add bulgur and sautJ 1 minute, stirring constantly,
until the grains are coated with oil.

Add chicken broth and currants and bring to a boil, stirring. Cover and bake
in the oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed
and the bulgur is tender. Do not stir during this time.

Fluff the pilaf by tossing it briefly with two forks. Stir in pine nuts.
Taste, adding salt if necessary.

Yield: 4 serving

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Popularity: 11% [?]