Quick Peaches and Golden Raisins Cobbler

Note: use a big enough pan to spread teh crust thin so it can cook through without the top burning.  5 to 6 cups frozen sliced peaches, any brand, 1 large sack (1 1/2 -2 lbs or more) 1 package complete biscuit mix (recommended: Jiffy brand) 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus 2 […]

Smoky Split Pea and Root Vegetable Soup

6 tablespoons butter 3 medium carrots, chopped 2 large parsnips, chopped 2 medium leeks, chopped (white and lite green only) 1 large onion, chopped 2 1⁄2 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled 2 teaspoons marjoram, crumbled 3 bay leaves 11 cups chicken stock 3 cups dried split peas 1 1⁄4 lbs smoked ham hocks 1⁄2  cup chopped […]

Blintz Casserole

Cheese Filling 24 oz (1 1/2 lbs) ricotta cheese 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature 2 large eggs 1/4 C sugar 3 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp grated lemon peel 1 tsp grated orange peel 1/8 tsp salt Batter: 1 C flour, sifted 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/8 tsp salt 1 […]

Dilled Buttermilk Biscuits

Makes 6 2/3 C chilled buttermilk 1 large egg 3 Tbsp minced fresh dill 2 1/2 C flour 4 tsp baking powder 2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 C chilled solid vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2 in cubes 7 Tbsp chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes Whisk buttermilk, egg and dill ina  […]

Stir-Fried Cabbage

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1 2-pound green cabbage, quartered, cored, very thinly sliced 6 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil Recipe Preparation Heat vegetable oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add ginger and stir 30 seconds. Add half of cabbage and toss until wilted, […]

Orange and Lime Marinated Lamb Kebabs

Note: some reviewers had success using this marinade on other meats too.  Also said is good without the chipotles. Ingredients 1 3 1/2-pound boneless leg of lamb, all fat and sinew trimmed, meat cut into 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch cubes 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 […]

Spiced Moroccan Chicken with Onions and Prunes

Note: double the sauce Ingredients 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 3/4 cups chopped onions 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon all purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth 1 cup pitted prunes 3 tablespoons fresh […]

Baked Salmon Stuffed with Mascarpone Spinach

Ingredients 1 10-ounce bag fresh spinach leaves 1/2 cup cream cheese (about 4 ounces), room temperature 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese,* room temperature Pinch of ground nutmeg 8 6- to 8-ounce salmon fillets with skin (each about 1 inch thick) Olive oil 2 2/3 cups fresh breadcrumbs from French bread with crust 1/2 cup (1 stick) […]

Brussels Sprouts with Garlic, Pecans, and Basil

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds small brussels sprouts, trimmed 3/4 cup whipping cream 5 large garlic cloves, chopped 3/4 cup pecans, toasted 3/4 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel Fresh basil sprigs (optional) Lemon wedges (optional) Preparation Combine brussels sprouts, cream and garlic in heavy large skillet. Bring to boil over […]

Junior’s New York Cheesecake

Yield Makes one 9-inch or 8-inch cheesecake, about 2 1/2 inches high Ingredients For one 9-inch cheesecake 1 recipe 9-inch Junior’s Sponge Cake Crust Four 8-ounce packages PHILADELPHIA cream cheese (use only full fat), at room temperature 1 2/3 cups sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 extra-large eggs 3/4 cup heavy […]