It doesn't seem possible that it's only a few days until Christmas and less than two weeks until New Year's. Where has this year gone?
This is a repost from last year on Christmas Eve, and includes Holiday Seitan Roast and Easy Cranberry Sauce. Enjoy!
CHOCOLATE CHIP ICEBOX COOKIES
This comes from Diana Rattray, About.com's Southern Food expert. She writes, “These icebox cookies are filled with ground chocolate chips. Use a small food processor or chopper to grind or chop the chocolate chips for these cookies. The dough is chilled slightly and then it's rolled into logs and thoroughly chilled until it's very firm. Plant to let the dough logs chill for at least four hours, or leave them in the refrigerator overnight.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 11 minutes; Total Time: 26 minutes; Yield: About 3 dozen
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 cup butter (8 ounces)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, 13 1/2 ounces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, ground or finely chopped
Preparation
In large mixing bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter and sugars together until light; add eggs, vanilla and salt and beat until light and fluffy.
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour. Stir in the ground chocolate chips.
Chill the dough for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm enough to shape.
Divide dough into 2 portions; form each portion into a log and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper.
Refrigerate the dough logs for at least 4 hours, or until very firm.
Heat the oven to 350° F (180° C/Gas 4). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, or lightly grease the pan.
Cut a log into 1/4-inch slices and place on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
Bake for 9 to 12 minutes.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY COULIS
This comes from the April/May 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 52. It begins, “Similar to a chocolate soufflé, this cake will rise, then fall slightly when cooled, leaving a cracked top. A fresh strawberry sauce balances the richness of the chocolate. The cake can be made up to two days in advance. For perfect, clean-cut cake wedges, dip the knife in hot water before cutting each slice.” Serves 12.
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Cake
8.5 oz. bittersweet (60% cacao) chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup unsalted butter
4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature, divided
2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
Coulis
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (8 oz.)
1 Tbs. sugar
1/2 Tbs. lemon juice
Preheat oven to 300˚F. Coat 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler. Remove from heat, and whisk until smooth and glossy. Whisk egg yolks, then stir into chocolate mixture.
Beat all 6 egg whites with electric mixer on high 1 to 2 minutes, or until foamy. Add sugar, and beat 4 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg white mixture into chocolate mixture until just combined. Pour into prepared pan, and bake 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out mostly clean. Cool.
To make Coulis: Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in bowl of food processor; let stand 5 minutes. Add 2 Tbs. water, and purée until smooth. Strain through fine-mesh strainer. Serve Cake drizzled with Coulis.
nutritional information Per Slice: Calories: 275; Protein: 5 g; Total Fat: 20 g; Saturated Fat: 12 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Cholesterol: 94 mg; Sodium: 36 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 18 g; Gluten-Free
HOLIDAY SEITAN ROAST
This is from the November 2014 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 69, and begins, “Thinly slice the seitan when serving so that each bite gets coated in sauce.” Serves 8.
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1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 recipe homemade seitan (recipe follows) or 1 lb. seitan, divided into 2 pieces
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tsp. tamari or soy sauce
1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1/4 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
8 oz. baby carrots (1 1/4 cups)
3 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
1 large parsnip, chopped (4 oz.)
12 oz. small purple potatoes, halved
2 cups pearl onions, peeled and halved if large
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine salt, pepper, and paprika in small bowl. Rub over seitan pieces.
Heat 1 Tbs. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seitan, and brown 6 minutes, turning to cook all sides. Remove seitan from pan, and set aside.
Add remaining 1 Tbs. oil to pan, sprinkle with flour, and reduce heat to medium. Cook 3 minutes, or until smooth roux forms. Add wine, then tomato paste, broth, tamari, thyme, and rosemary; cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
Transfer seitan to roasting pan. Surround with carrots, celery, parsnip, potatoes, and onions. Pour sauce over top. Cover with foil, and roast 35 to 45 minutes. Remove foil, and roast 10 to 15 minutes more. Thinly slice seitan, and serve with vegetables and sauce.
nutritional information Per Serving: Calories: 287; Protein: 27 g; Total Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 541 mg; Fiber: 6 g; Sugar: 6 g; Vegan
HOMEMADE SEITAN
Also from the November 2014 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 69. It begins, “Seitan is essentially a dough made with vital wheat gluten, a high-protein wheat flour, and liquid. The dough can be rinsed or poached to become a chewy meat substitute that can be added to many different dishes. We've added light seasonings to this recipe so that it will work in any dish, but feel free to play around with flavors and shapes. This tried-and-true favorite can be used in any recipe calling for seitan.” Makes 1 pound.
To view this online, go to http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/homemade-seitan/
2 cups vital wheat gluten
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
2 tsp. garlic powder
5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
Combine wheat gluten, yeast, and garlic powder in large bowl. Stir in 1 cup broth and soy sauce until dough forms, adding more broth if necessary. Knead dough in bowl with spoon 3 minutes, or until elastic. Shape into 2 loaves.
Place loaves in large saucepan, and add remaining 4 cups broth, onion, garlic, and enough water to cover seitan. Cover, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 to 45 minutes, or until seitan is firm. Remove from heat, and cool in broth.
nutritional information Per Per 2-oz. Serving: Calories: 176; Protein: 25 g; Total Fat: lees than 1 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 167 mg; Fiber: 2 g; Sugar: less than 1 g; Vegan
EASY CRANBERRY SAUCE
This comes from One Green Planet's newsletter. The recipe states, “My Easy Cranberry Sauce is not very sweet. It has a tangy tartness and makes a beautiful side dish for your holiday table.”
To view this and other cranberry recipes, click here.
12 oz. Bag of fresh or frozen cranberries, with 1/2 cup set aside
1 cup sugar
zest of 1 orange
2 Tbs. Water or orange juice
Set aside 1/ 2 cup cranberries in a bowl. Put the rest of the cranberries into a saucepan. Add sugar, orange zest and water or orange juice and cook over low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and cranberries soften, about 10 minutes. Raise the heat to medium high and cook until cranberries burst, about another 10 minutes. Reduce heat back to low and add in the cranberries you set aside. Add more sugar if you want, and salt and pepper to taste. Let cool (you can refrigerate it if you like your cranberry sauce cold) before serving.
SPICE TEA
This comes from my e-cookbook, titled Off the Wall Cooking, found on Amazon.com. I used to make this every year for Christmas presents. Nice-tasting, and everyone seemed to enjoy getting this. If you think you may need any last-minute presents, this can fit the bill.
8 oz loose tea
1 1/2 – 2 sticks cinnamon
3 orange peels
2 T chopped cloves
Cut orange peels into small pieces. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool, add to loose tea, along with broken cinnamon sticks & cloves. Store in tight containers.
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Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Cookies!
Who doesn't love homemade cookies? Here are six cookie recipes to help you through the day. Enjoy!
COWBOY COOKIES
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten-emailing-list.
1 1/3 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Layer the ingredients in 1 quart jar in order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next one.
Include a card with the following instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of butter or margarine, 1 egg, & 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Stir in entire contents of jar. You may need to use your hands to finish mixing. Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in preheated oven. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
NO-BAKE COOKIE CLUSTERS
This comes from the Mr. Food newsletter, and starts off, “Whether you call 'em cookies or you call 'em candy, there's one thing we can all agree on calling 'em - Yummy! Our No-Bake Cookie Clusters combine some of our favorite things into one easy-to-make sweet treat!” Makes 28 to 30 cookies; Cook Time: 10 minutes.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 (12-ounce) package white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 1/4 cups crispy toasted rice cereal
1 cup Spanish peanuts
1 cup miniature marshmallows
Directions
Line baking sheets with wax paper.
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt white chocolate with peanut butter, stirring constantly. Let mixture cool slightly, then stir in cereal and peanuts. Fold in marshmallows.
Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Let cool until firm. Serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tip
You can add some fun to these by sprinkling on a little flaked coconut, colored sprinkles, or chopped candy bars before allowing to cool.
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY BARS
This also comes from the Mr. Food newsletter, and starts off, “Scrumptious! That's the best word our Test Kitchen team could come up with to sum up these easy-to-make yummy White Chocolate Cherry Bars. This flavorful marriage of textures and tastes is a winning combination!” Makes 36 bars; Cook Time: 25 minutes.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda Coupons
2 cups white chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Mix in flour and baking soda and beat until well blended. Stir in 1 cup white chocolate chips, the coconut, and chopped cherries. Spread dough evenly in prepared baking pan. Sprinkle remaining white chocolate chips over dough.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut into bars.
CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO OATMEAL COOKIES
Makes 48 cookies.
From the December 2011 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 75. This begins, “Take chocolate chip cookies to the next level with this espresso-spiked dough that's laced with chewy oats.”
To view this online, click here.
3/4 cup all-purpose flour or oat flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 oz. (1 stick) margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cooled espresso or strong coffee
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups oats
1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda in bowl.
Cream margarine and sugar together with electric mixer in bowl. Beat in espresso and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time, adding up to 1/2 cup more if necessary to make thick dough. Stir in oats and chocolate chips.
Divide dough in half. Transfer each dough half to large sheet of plastic wrap or wax paper. Use plastic wrap to shape dough into 2 2-inch-diameter logs with plastic wrap or wax paper. Wrap tightly, and chill 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Slice dough logs into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer slices to greased or parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Bake 8 to 11 minutes, or until cookies look dry on top. Cool cookies 3 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to wire rack.
nutritional information Per Cookie: Calories: 56; Protein: less than 1 g; Total Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 43 mg; Fiber: less than 1 g; Sugar: 4 g; vegan
CREAM CHEESE COOKIES
This recipe, from The Food Network, begins, “A triple dose of cream cheese (mixed into the batter, in chunks in the dough and as a glaze on top) makes these pillowy cookies extra tangy. Freezing the cream cheese before stirring it into the dough makes it easier to cut into clean pieces and keeps the chunks from disintegrating when shaping the dough into balls.” Total Time: 3 hr 25 min; Prep: 40 min; Inactive: 1 hr. 30 min; Cook: 1 hr 15 min; Yield: 3 dozen cookies; Level: Easy.
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/cream-cheese-cookies.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
2 3/4 sticks (1 cup plus 6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, 6 ounces at room temperature, 2 ounces frozen
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 large egg yolk
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons whole milk, plus more if needed
Very finely grated lime zest or finely minced cranberries, for garnish, optional
Directions
Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Combine the butter, vanilla, 4 ounces of the room-temperature cream cheese and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups of the sugar and beat until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg yolk and beat until smooth, then add the flour and beat on low until the dough just comes together. Remove the frozen cream cheese from the freezer and chop into 1/4-inch cubes. Add the cubes to the dough, quickly stirring with a rubber spatula to evenly incorporate them into the dough. Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
Using a 1-ounce ice cream scoop or 2 tablespoons, scoop 12 portions of dough, roll into balls and transfer to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart. Lightly flour the bottom of a 1/2-cup measuring cup and use it to flatten each cookie into a disk about 1/2 inch thick, re-flouring the cup after each cookie.
Bake, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until the cookies look set but are still pale and barely brown on the bottom, 20 to 24 minutes. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining cookie dough.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 ounces room-temperature cream cheese, 2 cups sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer on low speed until the mixture forms a thick paste. Add the milk and stir slowly until a thick glaze forms.
When the cookies are cool, dip the entire surface of the top of each cookie in the glaze and lift up, letting the excess glaze drip off, then flip the cookie right-side up and onto the cooling rack. If the glaze is too thick, add another teaspoon of milk to loosen it. If using the cranberries or lime zest, sprinkle on top of the cookies while the glaze is still wet. Allow the glaze to set before serving, at least 10 minutes. Store the cookies in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Special equipment: a 1-ounce ice cream scoop, optional
Cook's Note: When measuring flour, we spoon it into a dry measuring cup and level off the excess. (Scooping directly from the bag compacts the flour, resulting in dry baked goods.)
CHOCOLATE CHIP ICEBOX COOKIES
This comes from Diana Rattray, About.com's Southern Food expert. She writes, “These icebox cookies are filled with ground chocolate chips. Use a small food processor or chopper to grind or chop the chocolate chips for these cookies. The dough is chilled slightly and then it's rolled into logs and thoroughly chilled until it's very firm. Plant to let the dough logs chill for at least four hours, or leave them in the refrigerator overnight.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 11 minutes; Total Time: 26 minutes; Yield: About 3 dozen
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 cup butter (8 ounces)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, 13 1/2 ounces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, ground or finely chopped
Preparation
In large mixing bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter and sugars together until light; add eggs, vanilla and salt and beat until light and fluffy.
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour. Stir in the ground chocolate chips.
Chill the dough for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm enough to shape.
Divide dough into 2 portions; form each portion into a log and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper.
Refrigerate the dough logs for at least 4 hours, or until very firm.
Heat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, or lightly grease the pan.
Cut a log into 1/4-inch slices and place on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
Bake for 9 to 12 minutes.
COWBOY COOKIES
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten-emailing-list.
1 1/3 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Layer the ingredients in 1 quart jar in order given. Press each layer firmly in place before adding the next one.
Include a card with the following instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
In medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of butter or margarine, 1 egg, & 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Stir in entire contents of jar. You may need to use your hands to finish mixing. Shape into walnut sized balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in preheated oven. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
NO-BAKE COOKIE CLUSTERS
This comes from the Mr. Food newsletter, and starts off, “Whether you call 'em cookies or you call 'em candy, there's one thing we can all agree on calling 'em - Yummy! Our No-Bake Cookie Clusters combine some of our favorite things into one easy-to-make sweet treat!” Makes 28 to 30 cookies; Cook Time: 10 minutes.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 (12-ounce) package white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 1/4 cups crispy toasted rice cereal
1 cup Spanish peanuts
1 cup miniature marshmallows
Directions
Line baking sheets with wax paper.
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt white chocolate with peanut butter, stirring constantly. Let mixture cool slightly, then stir in cereal and peanuts. Fold in marshmallows.
Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Let cool until firm. Serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Tip
You can add some fun to these by sprinkling on a little flaked coconut, colored sprinkles, or chopped candy bars before allowing to cool.
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHERRY BARS
This also comes from the Mr. Food newsletter, and starts off, “Scrumptious! That's the best word our Test Kitchen team could come up with to sum up these easy-to-make yummy White Chocolate Cherry Bars. This flavorful marriage of textures and tastes is a winning combination!” Makes 36 bars; Cook Time: 25 minutes.
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda Coupons
2 cups white chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Mix in flour and baking soda and beat until well blended. Stir in 1 cup white chocolate chips, the coconut, and chopped cherries. Spread dough evenly in prepared baking pan. Sprinkle remaining white chocolate chips over dough.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut into bars.
CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO OATMEAL COOKIES
Makes 48 cookies.
From the December 2011 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 75. This begins, “Take chocolate chip cookies to the next level with this espresso-spiked dough that's laced with chewy oats.”
To view this online, click here.
3/4 cup all-purpose flour or oat flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 oz. (1 stick) margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cooled espresso or strong coffee
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups oats
1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda in bowl.
Cream margarine and sugar together with electric mixer in bowl. Beat in espresso and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture 1/2 cup at a time, adding up to 1/2 cup more if necessary to make thick dough. Stir in oats and chocolate chips.
Divide dough in half. Transfer each dough half to large sheet of plastic wrap or wax paper. Use plastic wrap to shape dough into 2 2-inch-diameter logs with plastic wrap or wax paper. Wrap tightly, and chill 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Slice dough logs into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer slices to greased or parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Bake 8 to 11 minutes, or until cookies look dry on top. Cool cookies 3 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to wire rack.
nutritional information Per Cookie: Calories: 56; Protein: less than 1 g; Total Fat: 3 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 8 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 43 mg; Fiber: less than 1 g; Sugar: 4 g; vegan
CREAM CHEESE COOKIES
This recipe, from The Food Network, begins, “A triple dose of cream cheese (mixed into the batter, in chunks in the dough and as a glaze on top) makes these pillowy cookies extra tangy. Freezing the cream cheese before stirring it into the dough makes it easier to cut into clean pieces and keeps the chunks from disintegrating when shaping the dough into balls.” Total Time: 3 hr 25 min; Prep: 40 min; Inactive: 1 hr. 30 min; Cook: 1 hr 15 min; Yield: 3 dozen cookies; Level: Easy.
Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/cream-cheese-cookies.html?oc=linkback
Ingredients
2 3/4 sticks (1 cup plus 6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, 6 ounces at room temperature, 2 ounces frozen
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 large egg yolk
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons whole milk, plus more if needed
Very finely grated lime zest or finely minced cranberries, for garnish, optional
Directions
Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Combine the butter, vanilla, 4 ounces of the room-temperature cream cheese and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups of the sugar and beat until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg yolk and beat until smooth, then add the flour and beat on low until the dough just comes together. Remove the frozen cream cheese from the freezer and chop into 1/4-inch cubes. Add the cubes to the dough, quickly stirring with a rubber spatula to evenly incorporate them into the dough. Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
Using a 1-ounce ice cream scoop or 2 tablespoons, scoop 12 portions of dough, roll into balls and transfer to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart. Lightly flour the bottom of a 1/2-cup measuring cup and use it to flatten each cookie into a disk about 1/2 inch thick, re-flouring the cup after each cookie.
Bake, rotating the baking sheet halfway through, until the cookies look set but are still pale and barely brown on the bottom, 20 to 24 minutes. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining cookie dough.
Meanwhile, combine the remaining 2 ounces room-temperature cream cheese, 2 cups sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer on low speed until the mixture forms a thick paste. Add the milk and stir slowly until a thick glaze forms.
When the cookies are cool, dip the entire surface of the top of each cookie in the glaze and lift up, letting the excess glaze drip off, then flip the cookie right-side up and onto the cooling rack. If the glaze is too thick, add another teaspoon of milk to loosen it. If using the cranberries or lime zest, sprinkle on top of the cookies while the glaze is still wet. Allow the glaze to set before serving, at least 10 minutes. Store the cookies in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Special equipment: a 1-ounce ice cream scoop, optional
Cook's Note: When measuring flour, we spoon it into a dry measuring cup and level off the excess. (Scooping directly from the bag compacts the flour, resulting in dry baked goods.)
CHOCOLATE CHIP ICEBOX COOKIES
This comes from Diana Rattray, About.com's Southern Food expert. She writes, “These icebox cookies are filled with ground chocolate chips. Use a small food processor or chopper to grind or chop the chocolate chips for these cookies. The dough is chilled slightly and then it's rolled into logs and thoroughly chilled until it's very firm. Plant to let the dough logs chill for at least four hours, or leave them in the refrigerator overnight.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 11 minutes; Total Time: 26 minutes; Yield: About 3 dozen
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 cup butter (8 ounces)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, 13 1/2 ounces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, ground or finely chopped
Preparation
In large mixing bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter and sugars together until light; add eggs, vanilla and salt and beat until light and fluffy.
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour. Stir in the ground chocolate chips.
Chill the dough for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm enough to shape.
Divide dough into 2 portions; form each portion into a log and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper.
Refrigerate the dough logs for at least 4 hours, or until very firm.
Heat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, or lightly grease the pan.
Cut a log into 1/4-inch slices and place on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
Bake for 9 to 12 minutes.
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Holiday Recipes
It doesn't seem possible that it's only a few days until Christmas and Hanukkah and less than two weeks until New Year's. Where has this year gone?
This is a repost from last year on Christmas Eve. Enjoy!
Note: If you haven't already checked out yesterday's cookie post, make sure you do. Six yummy cookie recipes to make for the holidays!
CHOCOLATE CHIP ICEBOX COOKIES
This comes from Diana Rattray, About.com's Southern Food expert. She writes, “These icebox cookies are filled with ground chocolate chips. Use a small food processor or chopper to grind or chop the chocolate chips for these cookies. The dough is chilled slightly and then it's rolled into logs and thoroughly chilled until it's very firm. Plant to let the dough logs chill for at least four hours, or leave them in the refrigerator overnight.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 11 minutes; Total Time: 26 minutes; Yield: About 3 dozen
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 cup butter (8 ounces)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, 13 1/2 ounces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, ground or finely chopped
Preparation
In large mixing bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter and sugars together until light; add eggs, vanilla and salt and beat until light and fluffy.
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour. Stir in the ground chocolate chips.
Chill the dough for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm enough to shape.
Divide dough into 2 portions; form each portion into a log and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper.
Refrigerate the dough logs for at least 4 hours, or until very firm.
Heat the oven to 350° F (180° C/Gas 4). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, or lightly grease the pan.
Cut a log into 1/4-inch slices and place on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
Bake for 9 to 12 minutes.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY COULIS
This comes from the April/May 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 52. It begins, “Similar to a chocolate soufflé, this cake will rise, then fall slightly when cooled, leaving a cracked top. A fresh strawberry sauce balances the richness of the chocolate. The cake can be made up to two days in advance. For perfect, clean-cut cake wedges, dip the knife in hot water before cutting each slice.” Serves 12.
To view this online, click here.
Cake
8.5 oz. bittersweet (60% cacao) chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup unsalted butter
4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature, divided
2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
Coulis
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (8 oz.)
1 Tbs. sugar
1/2 Tbs. lemon juice
Preheat oven to 300˚F. Coat 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler. Remove from heat, and whisk until smooth and glossy. Whisk egg yolks, then stir into chocolate mixture.
Beat all 6 egg whites with electric mixer on high 1 to 2 minutes, or until foamy. Add sugar, and beat 4 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg white mixture into chocolate mixture until just combined. Pour into prepared pan, and bake 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out mostly clean. Cool.
To make Coulis: Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in bowl of food processor; let stand 5 minutes. Add 2 Tbs. water, and purée until smooth. Strain through fine-mesh strainer. Serve Cake drizzled with Coulis.
nutritional information Per Slice: Calories: 275; Protein: 5 g; Total Fat: 20 g; Saturated Fat: 12 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Cholesterol: 94 mg; Sodium: 36 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 18 g; Gluten-Free
HOLIDAY SEITAN ROAST
This is from the November 2014 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 69, and begins, “Thinly slice the seitan when serving so that each bite gets coated in sauce.” Serves 8.
To view this online, click here.
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 recipe homemade seitan (recipe follows) or 1 lb. seitan, divided into 2 pieces
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tsp. tamari or soy sauce
1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1/4 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
8 oz. baby carrots (1 1/4 cups)
3 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
1 large parsnip, chopped (4 oz.)
12 oz. small purple potatoes, halved
2 cups pearl onions, peeled and halved if large
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine salt, pepper, and paprika in small bowl. Rub over seitan pieces.
Heat 1 Tbs. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seitan, and brown 6 minutes, turning to cook all sides. Remove seitan from pan, and set aside.
Add remaining 1 Tbs. oil to pan, sprinkle with flour, and reduce heat to medium. Cook 3 minutes, or until smooth roux forms. Add wine, then tomato paste, broth, tamari, thyme, and rosemary; cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
Transfer seitan to roasting pan. Surround with carrots, celery, parsnip, potatoes, and onions. Pour sauce over top. Cover with foil, and roast 35 to 45 minutes. Remove foil, and roast 10 to 15 minutes more. Thinly slice seitan, and serve with vegetables and sauce.
nutritional information Per Serving: Calories: 287; Protein: 27 g; Total Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 541 mg; Fiber: 6 g; Sugar: 6 g; Vegan
HOMEMADE SEITAN
Also from the November 2014 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 69. It begins, “Seitan is essentially a dough made with vital wheat gluten, a high-protein wheat flour, and liquid. The dough can be rinsed or poached to become a chewy meat substitute that can be added to many different dishes. We've added light seasonings to this recipe so that it will work in any dish, but feel free to play around with flavors and shapes. This tried-and-true favorite can be used in any recipe calling for seitan.” Makes 1 pound.
To view this online, go to http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/homemade-seitan/
2 cups vital wheat gluten
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
2 tsp. garlic powder
5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
Combine wheat gluten, yeast, and garlic powder in large bowl. Stir in 1 cup broth and soy sauce until dough forms, adding more broth if necessary. Knead dough in bowl with spoon 3 minutes, or until elastic. Shape into 2 loaves.
Place loaves in large saucepan, and add remaining 4 cups broth, onion, garlic, and enough water to cover seitan. Cover, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 to 45 minutes, or until seitan is firm. Remove from heat, and cool in broth.
nutritional information Per Per 2-oz. Serving: Calories: 176; Protein: 25 g; Total Fat: lees than 1 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 167 mg; Fiber: 2 g; Sugar: less than 1 g; Vegan
EASY CRANBERRY SAUCE
This comes from One Green Planet's newsletter. The recipe states, “My Easy Cranberry Sauce is not very sweet. It has a tangy tartness and makes a beautiful side dish for your holiday table.”
To view this and other cranberry recipes, click here.
12 oz. Bag of fresh or frozen cranberries, with 1/2 cup set aside
1 cup sugar
zest of 1 orange
2 Tbs. Water or orange juice
Set aside 1/ 2 cup cranberries in a bowl. Put the rest of the cranberries into a saucepan. Add sugar, orange zest and water or orange juice and cook over low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and cranberries soften, about 10 minutes. Raise the heat to medium high and cook until cranberries burst, about another 10 minutes. Reduce heat back to low and add in the cranberries you set aside. Add more sugar if you want, and salt and pepper to taste. Let cool (you can refrigerate it if you like your cranberry sauce cold) before serving.
SPICE TEA
This comes from my e-cookbook, titled Off the Wall Cooking, found on Amazon.com. I used to make this every year for Christmas presents. Nice-tasting, and everyone seemed to enjoy getting this. If you think you may need any last-minute presents, this can fit the bill.
8 oz loose tea
1 1/2 – 2 sticks cinnamon
3 orange peels
2 T chopped cloves
Cut orange peels into small pieces. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool, add to loose tea, along with broken cinnamon sticks & cloves. Store in tight containers.
This is a repost from last year on Christmas Eve. Enjoy!
Note: If you haven't already checked out yesterday's cookie post, make sure you do. Six yummy cookie recipes to make for the holidays!
CHOCOLATE CHIP ICEBOX COOKIES
This comes from Diana Rattray, About.com's Southern Food expert. She writes, “These icebox cookies are filled with ground chocolate chips. Use a small food processor or chopper to grind or chop the chocolate chips for these cookies. The dough is chilled slightly and then it's rolled into logs and thoroughly chilled until it's very firm. Plant to let the dough logs chill for at least four hours, or leave them in the refrigerator overnight.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 11 minutes; Total Time: 26 minutes; Yield: About 3 dozen
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 cup butter (8 ounces)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, 13 1/2 ounces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, ground or finely chopped
Preparation
In large mixing bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter and sugars together until light; add eggs, vanilla and salt and beat until light and fluffy.
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour. Stir in the ground chocolate chips.
Chill the dough for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm enough to shape.
Divide dough into 2 portions; form each portion into a log and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper.
Refrigerate the dough logs for at least 4 hours, or until very firm.
Heat the oven to 350° F (180° C/Gas 4). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, or lightly grease the pan.
Cut a log into 1/4-inch slices and place on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
Bake for 9 to 12 minutes.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY COULIS
This comes from the April/May 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 52. It begins, “Similar to a chocolate soufflé, this cake will rise, then fall slightly when cooled, leaving a cracked top. A fresh strawberry sauce balances the richness of the chocolate. The cake can be made up to two days in advance. For perfect, clean-cut cake wedges, dip the knife in hot water before cutting each slice.” Serves 12.
To view this online, click here.
Cake
8.5 oz. bittersweet (60% cacao) chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup unsalted butter
4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature, divided
2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
Coulis
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (8 oz.)
1 Tbs. sugar
1/2 Tbs. lemon juice
Preheat oven to 300˚F. Coat 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler. Remove from heat, and whisk until smooth and glossy. Whisk egg yolks, then stir into chocolate mixture.
Beat all 6 egg whites with electric mixer on high 1 to 2 minutes, or until foamy. Add sugar, and beat 4 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg white mixture into chocolate mixture until just combined. Pour into prepared pan, and bake 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out mostly clean. Cool.
To make Coulis: Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in bowl of food processor; let stand 5 minutes. Add 2 Tbs. water, and purée until smooth. Strain through fine-mesh strainer. Serve Cake drizzled with Coulis.
nutritional information Per Slice: Calories: 275; Protein: 5 g; Total Fat: 20 g; Saturated Fat: 12 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Cholesterol: 94 mg; Sodium: 36 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 18 g; Gluten-Free
HOLIDAY SEITAN ROAST
This is from the November 2014 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 69, and begins, “Thinly slice the seitan when serving so that each bite gets coated in sauce.” Serves 8.
To view this online, click here.
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 recipe homemade seitan (recipe follows) or 1 lb. seitan, divided into 2 pieces
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tsp. tamari or soy sauce
1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1/4 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
8 oz. baby carrots (1 1/4 cups)
3 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
1 large parsnip, chopped (4 oz.)
12 oz. small purple potatoes, halved
2 cups pearl onions, peeled and halved if large
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine salt, pepper, and paprika in small bowl. Rub over seitan pieces.
Heat 1 Tbs. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seitan, and brown 6 minutes, turning to cook all sides. Remove seitan from pan, and set aside.
Add remaining 1 Tbs. oil to pan, sprinkle with flour, and reduce heat to medium. Cook 3 minutes, or until smooth roux forms. Add wine, then tomato paste, broth, tamari, thyme, and rosemary; cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
Transfer seitan to roasting pan. Surround with carrots, celery, parsnip, potatoes, and onions. Pour sauce over top. Cover with foil, and roast 35 to 45 minutes. Remove foil, and roast 10 to 15 minutes more. Thinly slice seitan, and serve with vegetables and sauce.
nutritional information Per Serving: Calories: 287; Protein: 27 g; Total Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 541 mg; Fiber: 6 g; Sugar: 6 g; Vegan
HOMEMADE SEITAN
Also from the November 2014 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 69. It begins, “Seitan is essentially a dough made with vital wheat gluten, a high-protein wheat flour, and liquid. The dough can be rinsed or poached to become a chewy meat substitute that can be added to many different dishes. We've added light seasonings to this recipe so that it will work in any dish, but feel free to play around with flavors and shapes. This tried-and-true favorite can be used in any recipe calling for seitan.” Makes 1 pound.
To view this online, go to http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/homemade-seitan/
2 cups vital wheat gluten
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
2 tsp. garlic powder
5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
Combine wheat gluten, yeast, and garlic powder in large bowl. Stir in 1 cup broth and soy sauce until dough forms, adding more broth if necessary. Knead dough in bowl with spoon 3 minutes, or until elastic. Shape into 2 loaves.
Place loaves in large saucepan, and add remaining 4 cups broth, onion, garlic, and enough water to cover seitan. Cover, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 to 45 minutes, or until seitan is firm. Remove from heat, and cool in broth.
nutritional information Per Per 2-oz. Serving: Calories: 176; Protein: 25 g; Total Fat: lees than 1 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 167 mg; Fiber: 2 g; Sugar: less than 1 g; Vegan
EASY CRANBERRY SAUCE
This comes from One Green Planet's newsletter. The recipe states, “My Easy Cranberry Sauce is not very sweet. It has a tangy tartness and makes a beautiful side dish for your holiday table.”
To view this and other cranberry recipes, click here.
12 oz. Bag of fresh or frozen cranberries, with 1/2 cup set aside
1 cup sugar
zest of 1 orange
2 Tbs. Water or orange juice
Set aside 1/ 2 cup cranberries in a bowl. Put the rest of the cranberries into a saucepan. Add sugar, orange zest and water or orange juice and cook over low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and cranberries soften, about 10 minutes. Raise the heat to medium high and cook until cranberries burst, about another 10 minutes. Reduce heat back to low and add in the cranberries you set aside. Add more sugar if you want, and salt and pepper to taste. Let cool (you can refrigerate it if you like your cranberry sauce cold) before serving.
SPICE TEA
This comes from my e-cookbook, titled Off the Wall Cooking, found on Amazon.com. I used to make this every year for Christmas presents. Nice-tasting, and everyone seemed to enjoy getting this. If you think you may need any last-minute presents, this can fit the bill.
8 oz loose tea
1 1/2 – 2 sticks cinnamon
3 orange peels
2 T chopped cloves
Cut orange peels into small pieces. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool, add to loose tea, along with broken cinnamon sticks & cloves. Store in tight containers.
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Christmas Eve Recipes
Is it already Christmas Eve? It doesn't seem possible that tomorrow is Christmas and that one week from today will be the last day of 2015. Where has this year gone?
Here are today's six recipes. Remember, I won't be posting recipes tomorrow, but will return on Monday morning bright and early with the first of a week's worth of recipes. (Yes, I'll be posting on New Year's Day.) And I may be back on Saturday with a few recipes for the rest of the weekend. In the meantime, Merry Christmas. Enjoy!
CHOCOLATE CHIP ICEBOX COOKIES
This comes from Diana Rattray, About.com's Southern Food expert. She writes, “These icebox cookies are filled with ground chocolate chips. Use a small food processor or chopper to grind or chop the chocolate chips for these cookies. The dough is chilled slightly and then it's rolled into logs and thoroughly chilled until it's very firm. Plant to let the dough logs chill for at least four hours, or leave them in the refrigerator overnight.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 11 minutes; Total Time: 26 minutes; Yield: About 3 dozen
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 cup butter (8 ounces)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, 13 1/2 ounces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, ground or finely chopped
Preparation
In large mixing bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter and sugars together until light; add eggs, vanilla and salt and beat until light and fluffy.
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour. Stir in the ground chocolate chips.
Chill the dough for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm enough to shape.
Divide dough into 2 portions; form each portion into a log and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper.
Refrigerate the dough logs for at least 4 hours, or until very firm.
Heat the oven to 350° F (180° C/Gas 4). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, or lightly grease the pan.
Cut a log into 1/4-inch slices and place on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
Bake for 9 to 12 minutes.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY COULIS
This comes from the April/May 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 52. It begins, “Similar to a chocolate soufflé, this cake will rise, then fall slightly when cooled, leaving a cracked top. A fresh strawberry sauce balances the richness of the chocolate. The cake can be made up to two days in advance. For perfect, clean-cut cake wedges, dip the knife in hot water before cutting each slice.” Serves 12.
To view this online, click here.
Cake
8.5 oz. bittersweet (60% cacao) chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup unsalted butter
4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature, divided
2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
Coulis
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (8 oz.)
1 Tbs. sugar
1/2 Tbs. lemon juice
Preheat oven to 300˚F. Coat 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler. Remove from heat, and whisk until smooth and glossy. Whisk egg yolks, then stir into chocolate mixture.
Beat all 6 egg whites with electric mixer on high 1 to 2 minutes, or until foamy. Add sugar, and beat 4 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg white mixture into chocolate mixture until just combined. Pour into prepared pan, and bake 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out mostly clean. Cool.
To make Coulis: Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in bowl of food processor; let stand 5 minutes. Add 2 Tbs. water, and purée until smooth. Strain through fine-mesh strainer. Serve Cake drizzled with Coulis.
nutritional information Per Slice: Calories: 275; Protein: 5 g; Total Fat: 20 g; Saturated Fat: 12 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Cholesterol: 94 mg; Sodium: 36 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 18 g; Gluten-Free
HOLIDAY SEITAN ROAST
This is from the November 2014 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 69, and begins, “Thinly slice the seitan when serving so that each bite gets coated in sauce.” Serves 8.
To view this online, click here.
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 recipe homemade seitan (recipe follows) or 1 lb. seitan, divided into 2 pieces
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tsp. tamari or soy sauce
1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1/4 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
8 oz. baby carrots (1 1/4 cups)
3 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
1 large parsnip, chopped (4 oz.)
12 oz. small purple potatoes, halved
2 cups pearl onions, peeled and halved if large
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine salt, pepper, and paprika in small bowl. Rub over seitan pieces.
Heat 1 Tbs. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seitan, and brown 6 minutes, turning to cook all sides. Remove seitan from pan, and set aside.
Add remaining 1 Tbs. oil to pan, sprinkle with flour, and reduce heat to medium. Cook 3 minutes, or until smooth roux forms. Add wine, then tomato paste, broth, tamari, thyme, and rosemary; cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
Transfer seitan to roasting pan. Surround with carrots, celery, parsnip, potatoes, and onions. Pour sauce over top. Cover with foil, and roast 35 to 45 minutes. Remove foil, and roast 10 to 15 minutes more. Thinly slice seitan, and serve with vegetables and sauce.
nutritional information Per Serving: Calories: 287; Protein: 27 g; Total Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 541 mg; Fiber: 6 g; Sugar: 6 g; Vegan
HOMEMADE SEITAN
Also from the November 2014 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 69. It begins, “Seitan is essentially a dough made with vital wheat gluten, a high-protein wheat flour, and liquid. The dough can be rinsed or poached to become a chewy meat substitute that can be added to many different dishes. We've added light seasonings to this recipe so that it will work in any dish, but feel free to play around with flavors and shapes. This tried-and-true favorite can be used in any recipe calling for seitan.” Makes 1 pound.
To view this online, go to http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/homemade-seitan/
2 cups vital wheat gluten
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
2 tsp. garlic powder
5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
Combine wheat gluten, yeast, and garlic powder in large bowl. Stir in 1 cup broth and soy sauce until dough forms, adding more broth if necessary. Knead dough in bowl with spoon 3 minutes, or until elastic. Shape into 2 loaves.
Place loaves in large saucepan, and add remaining 4 cups broth, onion, garlic, and enough water to cover seitan. Cover, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 to 45 minutes, or until seitan is firm. Remove from heat, and cool in broth.
nutritional information Per Per 2-oz. Serving: Calories: 176; Protein: 25 g; Total Fat: lees than 1 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 167 mg; Fiber: 2 g; Sugar: less than 1 g; Vegan
EASY CRANBERRY SAUCE
This comes from One Green Planet/s newsletter. The recipe states, “My Easy Cranberry Sauce is not very sweet. It has a tangy tartness and makes a beautiful side dish for your holiday table.”
To view this and other cranberry recipes, click here.
12 oz. Bag of fresh or frozen cranberries, with 1/2 cup set aside
1 cup sugar
zest of 1 orange
2 Tbs. Water or orange juice
Set aside 1/ 2 cup cranberries in a bowl. Put the rest of the cranberries into a saucepan. Add sugar, orange zest and water or orange juice and cook over low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and cranberries soften, about 10 minutes. Raise the heat to medium high and cook until cranberries burst, about another 10 minutes. Reduce heat back to low and add in the cranberries you set aside. Add more sugar if you want, and salt and pepper to taste. Let cool (you can refrigerate it if you like your cranberry sauce cold) before serving.
SPICE TEA
This comes from my e-cookbook, titled Off the Wall Cooking, found on Amazon.com. I used to make this every year for Christmas presents. Nice-tasting, and everyone seemed to enjoy getting this. If you think you may need any last-minute presents, this can fit the bill.
8 oz loose tea
1 1/2 – 2 sticks cinnamon
3 orange peels
2 T chopped cloves
Cut orange peels into small pieces. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, stirring occaionally. Let cool, add to loose tea, along with broken cinnamon sticks & cloves. Store in tight containers.
Here are today's six recipes. Remember, I won't be posting recipes tomorrow, but will return on Monday morning bright and early with the first of a week's worth of recipes. (Yes, I'll be posting on New Year's Day.) And I may be back on Saturday with a few recipes for the rest of the weekend. In the meantime, Merry Christmas. Enjoy!
CHOCOLATE CHIP ICEBOX COOKIES
This comes from Diana Rattray, About.com's Southern Food expert. She writes, “These icebox cookies are filled with ground chocolate chips. Use a small food processor or chopper to grind or chop the chocolate chips for these cookies. The dough is chilled slightly and then it's rolled into logs and thoroughly chilled until it's very firm. Plant to let the dough logs chill for at least four hours, or leave them in the refrigerator overnight.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 11 minutes; Total Time: 26 minutes; Yield: About 3 dozen
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 cup butter (8 ounces)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, 13 1/2 ounces
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, ground or finely chopped
Preparation
In large mixing bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter and sugars together until light; add eggs, vanilla and salt and beat until light and fluffy.
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour. Stir in the ground chocolate chips.
Chill the dough for about 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm enough to shape.
Divide dough into 2 portions; form each portion into a log and wrap in plastic wrap or waxed paper.
Refrigerate the dough logs for at least 4 hours, or until very firm.
Heat the oven to 350° F (180° C/Gas 4). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, or lightly grease the pan.
Cut a log into 1/4-inch slices and place on the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart.
Bake for 9 to 12 minutes.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY COULIS
This comes from the April/May 2012 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 52. It begins, “Similar to a chocolate soufflé, this cake will rise, then fall slightly when cooled, leaving a cracked top. A fresh strawberry sauce balances the richness of the chocolate. The cake can be made up to two days in advance. For perfect, clean-cut cake wedges, dip the knife in hot water before cutting each slice.” Serves 12.
To view this online, click here.
Cake
8.5 oz. bittersweet (60% cacao) chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup unsalted butter
4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature, divided
2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
Coulis
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (8 oz.)
1 Tbs. sugar
1/2 Tbs. lemon juice
Preheat oven to 300˚F. Coat 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
Melt chocolate and butter in double boiler. Remove from heat, and whisk until smooth and glossy. Whisk egg yolks, then stir into chocolate mixture.
Beat all 6 egg whites with electric mixer on high 1 to 2 minutes, or until foamy. Add sugar, and beat 4 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg white mixture into chocolate mixture until just combined. Pour into prepared pan, and bake 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out mostly clean. Cool.
To make Coulis: Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in bowl of food processor; let stand 5 minutes. Add 2 Tbs. water, and purée until smooth. Strain through fine-mesh strainer. Serve Cake drizzled with Coulis.
nutritional information Per Slice: Calories: 275; Protein: 5 g; Total Fat: 20 g; Saturated Fat: 12 g; Carbohydrates: 22 g; Cholesterol: 94 mg; Sodium: 36 mg; Fiber: 3 g; Sugar: 18 g; Gluten-Free
HOLIDAY SEITAN ROAST
This is from the November 2014 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 69, and begins, “Thinly slice the seitan when serving so that each bite gets coated in sauce.” Serves 8.
To view this online, click here.
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 recipe homemade seitan (recipe follows) or 1 lb. seitan, divided into 2 pieces
2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
1 Tbs. unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tsp. tamari or soy sauce
1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1/4 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
8 oz. baby carrots (1 1/4 cups)
3 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
1 large parsnip, chopped (4 oz.)
12 oz. small purple potatoes, halved
2 cups pearl onions, peeled and halved if large
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine salt, pepper, and paprika in small bowl. Rub over seitan pieces.
Heat 1 Tbs. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seitan, and brown 6 minutes, turning to cook all sides. Remove seitan from pan, and set aside.
Add remaining 1 Tbs. oil to pan, sprinkle with flour, and reduce heat to medium. Cook 3 minutes, or until smooth roux forms. Add wine, then tomato paste, broth, tamari, thyme, and rosemary; cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
Transfer seitan to roasting pan. Surround with carrots, celery, parsnip, potatoes, and onions. Pour sauce over top. Cover with foil, and roast 35 to 45 minutes. Remove foil, and roast 10 to 15 minutes more. Thinly slice seitan, and serve with vegetables and sauce.
nutritional information Per Serving: Calories: 287; Protein: 27 g; Total Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 35 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 541 mg; Fiber: 6 g; Sugar: 6 g; Vegan
HOMEMADE SEITAN
Also from the November 2014 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 69. It begins, “Seitan is essentially a dough made with vital wheat gluten, a high-protein wheat flour, and liquid. The dough can be rinsed or poached to become a chewy meat substitute that can be added to many different dishes. We've added light seasonings to this recipe so that it will work in any dish, but feel free to play around with flavors and shapes. This tried-and-true favorite can be used in any recipe calling for seitan.” Makes 1 pound.
To view this online, go to http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/homemade-seitan/
2 cups vital wheat gluten
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
2 tsp. garlic powder
5 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
Combine wheat gluten, yeast, and garlic powder in large bowl. Stir in 1 cup broth and soy sauce until dough forms, adding more broth if necessary. Knead dough in bowl with spoon 3 minutes, or until elastic. Shape into 2 loaves.
Place loaves in large saucepan, and add remaining 4 cups broth, onion, garlic, and enough water to cover seitan. Cover, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 to 45 minutes, or until seitan is firm. Remove from heat, and cool in broth.
nutritional information Per Per 2-oz. Serving: Calories: 176; Protein: 25 g; Total Fat: lees than 1 g; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 167 mg; Fiber: 2 g; Sugar: less than 1 g; Vegan
EASY CRANBERRY SAUCE
This comes from One Green Planet/s newsletter. The recipe states, “My Easy Cranberry Sauce is not very sweet. It has a tangy tartness and makes a beautiful side dish for your holiday table.”
To view this and other cranberry recipes, click here.
12 oz. Bag of fresh or frozen cranberries, with 1/2 cup set aside
1 cup sugar
zest of 1 orange
2 Tbs. Water or orange juice
Set aside 1/ 2 cup cranberries in a bowl. Put the rest of the cranberries into a saucepan. Add sugar, orange zest and water or orange juice and cook over low heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and cranberries soften, about 10 minutes. Raise the heat to medium high and cook until cranberries burst, about another 10 minutes. Reduce heat back to low and add in the cranberries you set aside. Add more sugar if you want, and salt and pepper to taste. Let cool (you can refrigerate it if you like your cranberry sauce cold) before serving.
SPICE TEA
This comes from my e-cookbook, titled Off the Wall Cooking, found on Amazon.com. I used to make this every year for Christmas presents. Nice-tasting, and everyone seemed to enjoy getting this. If you think you may need any last-minute presents, this can fit the bill.
8 oz loose tea
1 1/2 – 2 sticks cinnamon
3 orange peels
2 T chopped cloves
Cut orange peels into small pieces. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, stirring occaionally. Let cool, add to loose tea, along with broken cinnamon sticks & cloves. Store in tight containers.
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