Heat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare piecrust according to package directions for two-crust pie using 9-inch pie pan. In large bowl, combine pears, cranberries, 1 cup sugar, cornstarch and 3 tablespoons juice; mix lightly. Spoon into piecrust-lined pan; dot with margarine. Unfold second crust; using 2-inch cookie cutter, cut out desired chapes in several places. […]

-BOUQUET GARNI- 12 Fresh mint leaves OR 2 ts High-quality peppermint -tea leaves 1 Cinnamon stick 1 ts Whole black peppercorns 1/2 ts Cardamon seeds TO FINISH 1 tb Plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 c Creme fraiche 1/4 c Heavy cream (approximately) Fresh mint leaves, garnish 1. Using a large sharp knife, trim off the […]

* Frozen unsweetened loose-pack raspberries, thawed and drained, can be substituted for fresh raspberries. Toss salad greens, chicken, raspberries and celery. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with Raspberry Dressing and pepper. 4 servings. RASPBERRY DRESSING: Place all ingredients in blender. Cover and blend on high speed for about 15 seconds or until smooth.

1. In a medium pan combine the strawberries, apple-grape sweetener, water and orange juice. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat slightly and cook at a low boil 10 to 15 minutes, until very thick. Stir often. (To test for gelling, put about 1/2 teaspoon jam on a chilled saucer and place in freezer for […]

Mash bananas with fork to measure 1 cup. Beat brown sugar, peanut butter, margarine. Stir in egg and mashed bananas; beat to blend thoroughly. Combine oats, flour, baking powder, salt. Stir into banana mix. Add raisins; blend well. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto greased (or coated with vegetable spray) cookie sheets. Shape cookies with back […]

Pit, skin, and slice the peaches. Place them in a large pan with enough water to prevent sticking and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until soft. Puree the peaches in a food processor and return to the saucepan, adding the brandy, lemon, sugar, and mint sprigs. Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently, 30 to […]

VANILLA FROSTING 2 c Confectioners Sugar 1/4 ts Vanilla 2 1/2 tb Milk NOTE: The amount of flour can vary from 2 1/4 to 2 3/4 cups depending on Stir 1 3/4 cups of the whole wheat flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, salt and cinnamon together in a large mixing bowl. Heat the water and butter […]

Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer until bubbly. Makes 2 1/4 cups of sauce.

SYRUP 1/4 c Sugar 1/3 c ;Water 2 tb Kirsch -FILLING – 1 1/2 c Confectioners Sugar 1/3 c Butter; Unsalted 1 Egg Yolk; Large 2 tb Kirsch Liquer -TOPPING – 2 c Sour Cherries; Canned, Drain 2 tb Confectioners Sugar 1 c Cream; Heavy, Whipped 8 oz Semisweet Chocolate Bar (1) * There should […]

Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Combine the flour and salt, mixing well, then cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sir in the cheese and sprinkle with water while mixing lightly with a fork, (From 6 to 8 Tbls of water maybe required), continue mixing until dough makes a ball. […]