Rugelach Cookies Recipe

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter softened 4 oz cream cheese softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg beaten 1 tablespoon cream 1/4 cup raspberry jam or apricot 2 tablespoons coarse sugar Filling 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon white sugar 1/4 cup walnuts ground coarsely ground 1/4 cup pecans coarsely ground 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup raisins or currants finely chopped , optional Instructions Combine butter, cream cheese, vanilla and salt with a mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Add sugar. Turn mixer … Read more

Biscotti Recipe

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter unsalted 2/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups flour 2 eggs beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/3 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup dried cranberries optional Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a pan with parchment paper. With a mixer on medium, combine butter, sugar and baking powder until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Add in flour a little at a … Read more

Sweet and Sour Pepper Pork Recipe

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 pounds pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 teaspoon Kosher salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 green bell pepper, sliced ½ onion, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ cup white sugar ¼ cup white wine ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup water 3 tablespoons … Read more

Chicken Yakisoba Recipe

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into bite-size pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons Asian-style chile paste ½ cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon canola oil ½ medium head cabbage, thinly sliced 1 onion, sliced 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks 1 tablespoon salt 2 … Read more

Garbanzo Stir-Fry Recipe

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 clove garlic, crushed ground black pepper to taste 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 large zucchini, halved and sliced 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tomato, chopped Instructions Heat oil in … Read more