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Category Archives: Vegetarian

Chai butter cookies

2 cups flour 3 tea bags, chai tea 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cream of tartar 1 stick butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract In a medium bowl, sift the flour, chai, salt, baking soda and cream of tartar. In a […]

Rolo cookies

2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 cups cocoa powder 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 sticks butter, softened 2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 1 bag of Rolos Sift cocoa, flour, and baking soda into a medium bowl. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars together. Add vanilla and […]

Spinach artichoke dip

5 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 14 oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 4 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp chili sauce 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated 1/4 cup mozzarella, grated Mix everything and pour into baking dish. Bake at 350 F for 30 […]

Baked potato soup

1 head garlic 3 Tbsp butter 2 leeks 5 cups vegetable broth 2 bay leaves 2 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/3 cup sour cream Rinse the head of garlic. Cut and discard the top third off the head and peel any loose papery skins off the bottom. Discard dark […]

Cream cheese sugar cookies

1 cup sugar 2 sticks butter, softened 3 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp almond extract 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg yolk 2 1/4 cup flour In large bowl, combine sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, extracts, and egg yolk. Stir in flour until well blended. Chill dough for 2 hours. On […]

Russian tea cakes

2 sticks butter, softened 2 cups confectioners sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups flour 1 cup pecans, hazelnuts or other nuts, toasted and finely ground 1/8 tsp cinnamon In large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and 1/2 cup confectioners sugar until well blended, then beat in flour and nuts. […]

Golden mashed potatoes

1 3/4 lb Yukon gold potatoes, peeled 3 Tbsp butter 1 cup milk Cut potatoes into large 2-inch chunks; put potatoes into a large saucepan, covered by an inch of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain, and cook briefly over medium heat to dry out potatoes. Mash, […]

Pumpkin cupcakes

1 stick butter 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/3 cup sugar 1 3/4 cups flour 1/4 cup corn starch 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp ginger, ground 1/2 tsp nutmeg, ground 1/8 tsp cloves, ground 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk […]

Peach butter

2 lbs peaches 1/2 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice Peel peaches. (Cut an X in the bottom of the peach, submerge in boiling water for 30 seconds, then in an ice bath for one minute, and peel.) Cut peaches into eighths, removing pits. Combine with water, and simmer near boiling, […]

Peanut butter cookies

1 cup peanut butter 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, stir together peanut butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, baking soda, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on cookie sheets, […]