I pick up boxes of Israeli Couscous at Trader Joe's on the cheap, otherwise it is usually sold in the Kosher section of grocery stores, sometimes it is also labeled "Pearl Couscous" and is the same size as large tapioca pearls. Unlike regular couscous it does need cooking but produces a lovely pasta. Lemony Parmesan… Continue reading Lemony Parmesan Couscous
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Holidays 2011: Herbed Dinner Rolls
Buy rolls when you can make these with minimal effort? I think not! Herbed Dinner Rolls Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet) 1¼ tsp kosher salt 1 cup low-fat milk ½ cup water 1 Tbsp butter or margarine ½ cup liquid Egg Beaters or 2 large… Continue reading Holidays 2011: Herbed Dinner Rolls
Holidays 2011: Almond Joy Pie
A friend was talking yesterday morning about an "Almond Joy" like pie she makes for the Holidays and I had to try to make a version! Hers was different - it had a layer of chocolate cream filling and then a coconut custard but after looking at the graham cracker crust I had on hand...I… Continue reading Holidays 2011: Almond Joy Pie
Holidays 2011: Maple Rum Pecan Pie (Vegan Friendly)
For this years Thanksgiving dinner I made a variation of a vegan pecan pie I have made in the past but changed it up by toasting the pecans in buttery spread and then rum and adding rum to the filling. Yum! Maple Rum Pecan Pie Ingredients: 9" unbaked pie crust, in pie pan (thawed if… Continue reading Holidays 2011: Maple Rum Pecan Pie (Vegan Friendly)