Click on Spaghetti with Sichuan Sauce and Other Ideas for links to other simple recipes like this one. Sauce ingredients:1 ½ cups fresh spinach leaves1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese,1/3 cup shelled walnuts1/3 cup boiling water2 cloves garlic1 teaspoon salt Hot, freshly cooked linguine In a blender or food processor, purée all sauce ingredients; toss… Continue reading Linguine with Spinach Pesto
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Orange Kiss Me Cake
While my sister and I were growing up, Mom packed lunches for us that contained as little junk food as it was possible to contain. I remember this story from when I was in first grade. Back then, I might have envied someone who had a serving of potato chips in a waxed-paper bag, or… Continue reading Orange Kiss Me Cake
Cranberry Nut Bread
This loaf cake is just a necessity during the cranberry-oriented holidays. The sweetness of the cake does not overwhelm the tartness of the cranberries. 2 cups flour1 cup sugar1 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon baking soda¾ cup orange juice1 tablespoon grated orange peel2 tablespoons shortening1 egg, well beaten1 ½ cups fresh or frozen… Continue reading Cranberry Nut Bread
Beacon Hill Brownies (Baker’s)
8 ounces Baker’s unsweetened chocolate1 cup unsalted butter5 eggs3 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla1 ½ cups unsifted all-purpose flour2 cups chopped walnuts, optional Heat oven to 350°. Grease a 13" x 9" pan; set aside. In a saucepan, over very low heat, melt chocolate and butter, stirring constantly; cool slightly. In a large mixer bowl, beat… Continue reading Beacon Hill Brownies (Baker’s)
Banana Nut Muffins
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 cup chopped walnuts½ cup toasted wheat germ½ cup brown sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg2 ripe bananas, mashed¾ cup milk5 tablespoons butter, melted1 eggcinnamon sugar, optional 1. Heat oven to 400°. Spray muffin cups with cooking spray. Line with paper liners.2. Mix flour, walnuts,… Continue reading Banana Nut Muffins
Green Beans with Bacon and Walnuts
12 ounces thin, fresh green beans, trimmed1 small red bell pepper, cut in strips2 slices bacon¼ cup chopped walnuts2 cloves garlic, minced1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper¼ teaspoon salt 1. In a large saucepan, cook green beans with the red bell pepper in enough boiling water to cover, for 3 min. Drain and set aside. 2.… Continue reading Green Beans with Bacon and Walnuts
Pasta Shells with Green Peas and Walnuts
1 tablespoon salt1 pound dry shell pasta, or any other kind you would eat with a spoon3 cups frozen peas2 tablespoons olive oil½ medium onion, chopped4 tablespoons flour2 cups milk (or oat milk)½ teaspoon salt1 cup chopped walnuts In a large pot, boil 4 quarts of water; when fully boiling, and the 1 tablespoon salt… Continue reading Pasta Shells with Green Peas and Walnuts
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