Macadamia Nut White Chip Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients for 1 servings:
1. 2 cups flour
2. 2 teaspoons cinnamon
3. 1 teaspoon cardamom, ground (or substitute spices mentioned above)
4. 1 teaspoon baking soda
5. 1 cup butter, softened
6. 1/2 cup sugar
7. 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
8. 1 cup solid pack pumpkin
9. 1 egg
10. 2 teaspoons vanilla
11. 2 cups white chocolate chips
12. 2/3 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped, toasted

Directions:
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Beat butter and sugars in a large bowl until creamy.
3. Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla until well mixed; gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chips and nuts.
4. Drop by rounded Tbls. onto greased baking sheet; flatten slightly with back of spoon or greased bottom of glass dipped in sugar.
5. Bake in preheated oven at 350°F for 11-14 minutes.
6. Cool for 2 minutes, remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Lemon Parsley Popcorn

,

  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter2. 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley3. 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest4. 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)5. pepper6. 2 quarts hot popped corn Directions: 1. Microwave the butter, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and...

Orange Creme Caramels Elegant and Easy!

, , ,

  Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 3 large navel oranges2. 1 3/4 cups sugar3. 3 cups whole milk4. 3 large eggs, whole, plus5. 3 large egg yolks Directions: 1. Finely grate zest from oranges, then squeeze enough juice to measure 1 cup.2. Pour juice through a fine sieve...

Split Pea and Rice Soup

, , ,

  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 cup dried split peas2. 3 cups water3. 2 cups onions, chopped4. 2 large garlic cloves, minced5. 1/4 cup olive oil6. 2 bay leaves7. 1 teaspoon ground cumin8. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon9. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne10. 1/2 teaspoon ground...

Easy Taco Bake

  Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 2 (15 ounce) cans chili without beans2. 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn (not thawed or drained)3. 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained (Rotel)4. 1/2 lb Velveeta cheese, cut up (Pasteurized prepared Cheese...

Broccoli Rice Casserole

, ,

  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1/2 cup chopped onion2. 2 tablespoons butter (divided) or 2 tablespoons margarine (divided)3. 10 3/4 ounces cream of mushroom soup4. 2 cups white rice (cooked)5. 1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli (cook and drain well)6. 1 cup Cheez...

Balsamic Strawberries

, , ,

  Ingredients for 2 servings: 1. 250 g strawberries2. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar3. 1 tablespoon Splenda granular Directions: 1. slice strawberries thinly.2. mix vinegar and splenda in pan on a warm heat.3. add sliced strawberries and mix.4. pour into bowl.5. add...

Cacik

, , ,

  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt2. 1 seedless European cucumber (seedless) or 1 large regular cucumber3. 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)4. 1 -2 garlic clove, minced5. 3 tablespoons of fresh mint (or 1 tbs dried) or 3 tablespoons dill, finely chopped...

Ribs and Aubergine in Peanut Sauce

  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 1 onion, finely chopped2. 2 garlic cloves, minced3. 3 cups chicken or 3 cups beef stock4. 1 lemon, juice of5. 1 tablespoon ground coriander6. salt and black pepper, to taste7. paprika and cayenne pepper, to taste8. 3 -4 lbs beef short...