Using Pierogi press bought at http://www.jillstable.ca Filling inspired by http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cottage-cheese-and-blueberry-pierogies Dough and process from http://mypolishkitchen.co.uk/recipes/polish-sweet/recipe-blueberry-pierogi/ Ingredients: For the dough: 2 1/4 cups cake and pastry four, plus more for rolling dough 1 tablespoon icing sugar 1 egg + 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten together 1 cup warm water For the filling: 2/3 cup blueberry jam 2/3 cup cottage…
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Buttermilk flan with walnut crust
This recipe for walnut crust is very good when used with the buttermilk flan filling. Substituting rolled oats for some of the flour in the crust should also give a good result. Crust: \1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup ground walnut 1⁄4 cup sugar 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg, lightly…
Mom’s Chocolate Icing
Perfect little gem to add to our family collection. Currently the topper for Dad’s birthday cake. 6 T. butter/marg 1/3 c cocoa for light 1/2 c cocoa for medium 3/4 c cocoa for dark 2 2/3 c icing sugar 1 t. vanilla add milk or coffee to make desired consistency –Recipe by Jean S
Pumpkin Bread
A recipe that Stacey threw together when she was having a craving for something sweet. Ingredients: 2 c. pumpkin puree (from can, or see directions below) 2 c. packed brown sugar 2/3 c. white sugar 1 c. vegetable or canola oil 2/3 c. milk 3 1/2 c. all purpose flour 2 t. baking soda 1 t. salt…
Walnut Torte
This torte flew right to the top of our family favourites on the first try. It takes an amazing amount of time and patience, but the praise you will receive for it will make it all worth it. This torte does take some time to prepare and assemble. It’s best to make the caramel sauce…
Nanaimo bars
Nanaimo bars originated in Canada. This recipe was provided courtesy of May Luther. Bottom layer ingredients: ½ cup butter or margarine ¼ cup sugar 5 Tbsp cocoa 1 egg, beaten 1 ¾ cups Graham cracker crumbs ¾ cup fine or medium shredded coconut ½ cup walnuts, finely chopped Bottom layer method: Melt butter, sugar and…
Sinfully Delicious White Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing
Ingredients: 6oz white chocolate, chopped 8oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup softened butter 3.5 cups sifted icing sugar 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract Method: 1. Melt choc in double boiler until *just* smooth. Cool to room temp. 2. In separate bowl combine butter and cream cheese until blended. Add chocolate. 3. Gradually add sugar. Beat…
Rice Pudding
Ingredients: 2 cup Cooked Sushi Rice (preferably cooked with milk instead of water) 1 1/3 cup Milk 1/8 t Salt 1/3 cup Demerara Sugar (or plain old brown sugar) 1 tbsp Butter 1 tsp Rose Water 4 Eggs ½ tsp Lemon Rind Grated 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Directions: Preheat oven at 325⁰ Mix milk, salt,…
Apple Crisp
8 apples, sliced and peeled (if they’re little, I add more) Combine: 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup all purpose flour 3/4 cup oatmeal (quick oats) 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, melted Place mixture over sliced apples in a 8×8 baking dish. Cook at 375 degrees F for 30-40 minutes or…
Blueberry Oat Squares
Berry Layer: 2 cups frozen or fresh blueberries 1/2 cups white sugar 2 tbsp cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp lemon juice (or frozen orange juice concentrate) Oat Crust and Topping: 1 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 cup All Purpose Flour 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder pinch of salt (more if…
Poppy Seed Roll
The pastry is made the day prior to baking. It rises in the refrigerator overnight. This recipe results in 4 rolls that are more of a pastry-like Hungarian style “kalacs” rather than the bread-like Slovak style. Pastry: 5 cups pastry flour 6 Tbsp sugar ¾ pound butter, softened 7 egg yolks 3 envelopes traditional dry…
Stacey’s Blueberry Sauce
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon flour 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions Combine the blueberries, sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon in a medium-size saucepan. Warm the mixture over moderate heat, stirring it occasionally. Slowly sprinkle in the flour as you…
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