Because the wheat and rye are whole-grain, the bran in them degrades the gluten structure of the bread, which prevents the bread rising properly. To offset that tendency, the recipe adds gluten flour. This is the mysterious difference alluded to in the title. Caraway, anise, and orange rind give this bread its unique and wonderful… Continue reading Swedish Rye Bread…with a difference (The Vegetarian Epicure)
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Monday Pumpernickel (The Vegetarian Epicure)
When I was 18 and a member of my college choir, I was invited to a dinner party, joining with a group of my fellow singers at one member’s house. We sat around the table, and when the basket of warm bread was passed around, I took a piece and ate it with butter. It… Continue reading Monday Pumpernickel (The Vegetarian Epicure)
Barbecue Bean Soup
The card this recipe is written on is badly stained with liquid from a long-ago jar of roasted peppers opened too close to it. I don’t plan to rewrite the recipe on a clean card – the stains happily remind me of all the times I made this. 3 cups chopped onion3 cloves garlic, minced¼… Continue reading Barbecue Bean Soup
Molasses-Glazed Halibut With Grilled Pineapple (ShopRite)
Also see Chili-Rubbed Salmon Steaks and Basa française, other recipes found in ShopRite in 2004. “King of the flatfishes, halibut is an excellent source of vitamin B12 and a good source of niacin, which keeps your body building red blood cells. Halibut is both mild and lean. Easy Recipe:½ cup molasses2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger… Continue reading Molasses-Glazed Halibut With Grilled Pineapple (ShopRite)
Smoky Brisket Chili
1 cup low-sodium beef broth1 cup dark beer or Guinness2 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon molasses2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon smoked paprika½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepper2 pounds beef brisket, flat cut, cut into 1 ½" chunks1 sweet onion, sliced3 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (14.5 oz.) fire-roasted tomatoes1 can (14.5 ounces) red… Continue reading Smoky Brisket Chili
Shoo-fly Pie
This is an old family recipe from my spouse’s mother. Now if you need to know how to pre-bake the crust, go here for the clearest directions. And, it’s also Alton Brown’s Shoo-fly Pie recipe page. ¾ cup dark molasses¾ cup boiling water½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt1 ½ cups sifted flour¼ cup butter½ cup brown… Continue reading Shoo-fly Pie
Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins (Ocean Spray)
2 cups flour½ cup brown sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground nutmeg½ teaspoon salt1 cup pumpkin pie filling2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped½ cup oil¼ cup milk¼ cup molasses1 egg Preheat oven to 350°. Grease muffin pans. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon,… Continue reading Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins (Ocean Spray)
Gingerbread Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Icing
For cake:6 tablespoons butter, softened½ cup molasses1 egg½ cup sugar2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cinnamon½ teaspoon salt¾ cup boiling water For icing:6 ounces Neuchâtel cheese1 tablespoon skim milk¼ cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon grated orange zest Heat oven to 375°. Lightly coat an 8" x 8" or 9" x 13"… Continue reading Gingerbread Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Icing
Spicy Gingerbread
2 ½ cups flour1 ½ teaspoons baking soda½ teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger¾ teaspoon salt½ cup shortening½ cup sugar1 medium egg1 cup molasses1 cup hot water Preheat oven to 350°. Grease, then line with waxed paper the bottom of a 9" x 9" x 2" pan. Sift together the flour, baking… Continue reading Spicy Gingerbread
Pancakes – Just Plain, Old Pancakes
My mother was a good cook. She taught me how to follow a recipe, and to measure ingredients accurately. If it said to add 1 cup of something, you could count on that substance being up to the one-cup line and no higher. She had all the skills necessary for scratch baking – she just… Continue reading Pancakes – Just Plain, Old Pancakes
Recipes out of the Blond Box 