POLISH DOUGHNUTS (Paczki) 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/3 cup confectioners sugar 1 package active dry yeast 21/4 cups flour 4 egg yolks (from large eggs) 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 3 tablespoons orange juice 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Grape jam Oil for deep frying Extra […]
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Peppakaker (Swedish Gingersnaps)
Peppakaker (Swedish Gingersnaps) This is where I am supposed to be writing a novel about nothing that has to do with the recipe. It’s because the way google works is that people who write about whatever gets ranked higher in the Google algorithm (wow- I managed to get the right the first time I tried […]
Anise Cookies
Anise Cookies 1/3 cup anise seeds 3 2/3 cups all purpose flour (sifted) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 cup butter (softened) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar (packed) 1 egg 3 tbsp light molasses 1/2 cup undiluted evaporated milk With a sharp knife, chop anise seeds very fine. Sift flour with […]
Christmas Eve Supper Dish A La King
Christmas Eve Supper A La king 3 Cups Chicken (Cooked) 1 1/2 Cups Ham (Cooked and cubed or bite size) 1/2 Cup Green pepper (Chopped) 1 Small jar Red pimentos 2 Cans Condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 Can Condensed Cream of celery soup 6 oz Can Mushrooms (Pieces undrained) 1/2 Tsp Salt 1/4 Tsp […]
Potato Pancakes
Potato Pancakes (Latke) 1 1/2 lbs potatoes 1 tsp grated onion ((optional)) 2 eggs (well beaten) 1 tbsp all purpose flour 1 tbsp bread crumbs 1 tsp salt pepper Peel potatoes and let stand in cold water for an hour or two. Dry potatoes and grate. Add eggs, flour, crumbs, salt, and pepper. Heat oil […]