~ A Pretty Life
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2 t. grated parmesan
1 t. chopped fresh rosemary
I love to eat. I also have a complete inability to wing it in the kitchen. These two facts have led me to collect lots of recipes from other people. I hope you find some recipes in the mix that you like. Please leave your questions or feedback (the good, the bad, and the undecided) in the comment section of each recipe you try!!
1 c. margarine, softened
1. c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease baking sheets.
In medium bowl, mix margarine, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat eggs in one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder; mix well. Mix in chocolate chips.
Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, then cool for 2 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to cooling rack.
Notes: I use butter and the cookies turn out fine, but you could chill your dough a bit if you think your butter is too soft.
~ Taste of Home Make It! Take It 2022
3/4 c. dried cranberries, divided
2 c. ricotta
1 c. flour
1/2 c. parmesan
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 t. salt, divided
3/4 c. butter, cubed
2 T. minced fresh sage
1/2 c. chopped walnuts, toasted
1/8 t. white pepper
Finely chop 1/4 cup cranberries, then mix with ricotta, flour, parmesan, egg, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until well blended. Knead mixtures 10-12 times on a lightly floured surface until a soft dough forms. Cover and rest for 10 minutes.
Divide dough into 4 portions, then roll each portion into a 3/4-in. thick rope on a floured surface. Cut each rope into 3/4-inch. pieces, then press and roll each piece with a lightly floured fork.
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in Dutch oven. Cook the gnocchi in batches until they float, about 30-60 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon and keep warm.
In large saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add sage, then cook 3-5 more minutes or until butter is golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in walnuts, pepper, and remaining cranberries and salt. Add gnocchi and stir gently.
Notes: I use regular pepper because it's what I have on hand. Mine gnocchi aren't very pretty, but they taste great.
4 c. old-fashioned oats
1 c. shredded coconut
1/2 c. wheat germ
1/2 c. sesame seeds
1/2 c. sunflower seeds
1/2 c. slivered almonds
1 1/2 t. salt
1 1/2 t. cinnamon
1/2 c. canola oil
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. honey
1/3 c. water
1 T. vanilla
1/2 c. golden raisins or chopped dried apricots
Preheat oven to 275 degrees and grease 9x13-inch baking dish.
Combine first eight ingredients in a large mixing bowl. In a saucepan, cook oil, brown sugar, honey, water, and vanilla, stirring constantly, until sugar has dissolved. Pour liquid mixture over dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined.
Transfer mixture to greased baking dish and bake one hour or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely, then stir in raisins or apricots.
Makes about nine cups.
Notes: I've only made this with golden raisins, as that's what I had on hand, but think it would also be great with dried apricots.