Ingredients : 1-1/2 cup unsweetened strawberries, fresh or frozen 2 cup unsweetened apple juice 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 2 tbsp. cold water 4 tsp. cornstarch Cooking Procedures : Wash and hull fresh strawberries (or thaw frozen strawberries, if using). In a blender (or food processor), blend strawberries and apple juice until almost smooth. In a medium saucepan, combine strawberry mixture, sugar and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat while stirring frequently for about 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Combine water and cornstarch. Pour into hot mixture. Cook for about 3 minutes or until thickened and clear. Remove from heat. […] Read more »
Sugar and Spice Cookies
A mild spice cookie is a delicious variation on sugar cookies and offers just as many creative opportunities with cookie cutters, icings, candies, mini marshmallows and sprinkles. Ingredients : 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg pinch of ground cloves Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare a greased baking sheets. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and […] Read more »
Easy Meals
Pumpkin Loaves
Mini loaves that mix the spiciness of gingerbread with the moist richness of pumpkin are ideal for small households or for gift giving. Ingredients : 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg pinch of each allspice, salt and pepper 1 can 14 oz. pumpkin purée 1/3 cup buttermilk 2/3 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1/3 cup fancy molasses 3/4 cup icing sugar, sifted 1 tbsp. orange juice Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare and grease 9 pcs. of 3-1/2 […] Read more »
Easy Cooking Recipe
Spiced Sweet Pork
This cinnamon and coriander dusting is scrumptious. Cook the pork until it is still slightly pink so it stays juicy and tender. Ingredients : 2 pork tenderloins (each cut in 4 pieces) 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tsp. ground coriander salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup red wine 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 1 tsp. honey 1 cup chicken stock Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare an ovenproof skillet. Season pork with cinnamon, coriander, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large prepared skillet over medium-high heat. Fry pork for about 1 to 2 minutes […] Read more »
Meal Idea
Oven-Barbecued Pork
Ingredients : 2 (12 oz. or 350g each) whole pork tenderloins 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tbsp. dry red wine 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tbsp. honey 2 tsp. red food coloring (optional) 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 clove garlic, crushed 1 green onion, cut in half Green Onion Curls (see recipe), for garnishing Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a wire rack and a baking pan. Set aside. Remove and discard fat from meat. Combine soy sauce, wine, sugar, honey, food coloring (if using), cinnamon, garlic and onion in a large bowl. Add pork, turning tenderloins to coat completely. Cover and let […] Read more »
Food Recipe
Sweet Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients : 2 tbsp. olive oil 2 to 2-1/2 lbs. pork tenderloins, trimmed 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Glaze 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 tbsp. garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp. chili sauce (Tabasco) Cooking Procedures : Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Prepare an oven-proof 12-inch heavy skillet. In a small bowl, stir together salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and cinnamon. Coat pork with spice rub. Set aside. In an oven-proof heavy skillet, heat oil over moderately high heat until just beginning to smoke. Brown pork, […] Read more »