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Recipe of the Week Potato Latkes Courtesy of Erica Bernstein Ingredients 8 large potatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds) 2 medium onions 2 large eggs 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/4 cup flour Peanut or vegetable oil for frying Method Preheat...

Toffee Bars, Maple Kisses, and Chocolate-Nut Cloud Candy

Recipe of the Week Toffee Bars, Maple Kisses,and Chocolate-Nut Cloud Candy Courtesy of Mariah Dannato Toffee Bars Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter 1 12 ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped nuts Saltine Crackers Method Place one layer of crackers on greased...

Cheddar Breakfast Pizza

Recipe of the Week Cheddar Breakfast Pizza Courtesy of Martin Rimmele Ingredients 1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie crust 1 cup ricotta cheese 6 slices bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled 1-1/4 cups apple pie filling...

Hummingbird Cake

Recipe of the Week Hummingbird Cake Courtesy of Beverly Rossman Ingredients Cake: 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter 3 eggs 2 cups mashed ripe banannas (3-4...

Artichoke Omelet Appetizer

Recipe of the Week Artichoke Omelet Appetizer Courtesy of Patti LaBeck Ingredients 2 jars marinated artichoke hearts 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated 4 eggs, beaten slightly 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup Italian flavored bread crumbs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 1 teaspoon...

Italian Pot Roast

Recipe of the Week Italian Pot Roast Courtesy of Mama Jo D'Ascanio and Beverly Rossman Ingredients 4 pounds lean chuck roast 4 garlic cloves, crushed 4 medium onions, chopped 3 Tablespoons olive oil 4 (6 oz) cans tomato paste...

Beef & Wild Mushroom Lasagna

Recipe of the Week Beef & Wild Mushroom Lasagna Courtesy of Gail Strong Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound assorted wild mushrooms (such as shiitake, oyster and cremini), sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1...

Grape Leaves Stuffed with Chevre & Figs

Recipe of the Week Grape Leaves Stuffed with Chevre & Figs Courtesy of Lane Franklin Ingredients 3 ounces fresh Figs 3 ounces Cream (or goat milk) 4 ounces Chevre (fresh goat cheese) 1 Egg, beaten 2 oz. Pine Nuts, toasted 2...

Banana-Apricot Bars

Recipe of the Week Banana-Apricot Bars Courtesy of Beverly Rosssman Ingredients Pastry: 12 ounces pot cheese, sieved 1 pound butter (room temperature) 4 cups flour, sifted 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon salt Garnish: Confectioners' sugar 1 one pound can apricot halves, well drained Filling: 1 egg...

Orange Chiffon Cake

Recipe of the Week Orange Chiffon Cake Courtesy of Beverly Rossman Ingredients Crust: 1 2/3 cups Graham Cracker crumbs, finely crushed 1/4 cup Sugar 1/3 cup Butter, softened Filling: 1 (3 oz) package orange Gelatin 1 cup Water 1/4 cup Orange juice 1...

Kalbi Chim

Recipe of the Week Kalbi Chim (Korean steamed beef ribs) Courtesy of Lois Kwan Ingredients 2 - 3 pounds beef ribs 1-1/2 cups water 6 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon rice-wine (sake) 6 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame 1 tablespoon sesame oil...

Apple and Potato Soup

Recipe of the Week Apple and Potato Soup Courtesy of Don Peterson Ingredients Soup: 4 Tablespoons butter 2 Leeks (white part only) , cleaned and sliced 5 cups tart Apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 6 cups Chicken Stock 2 cups...

Elk Roast With Cranberries

Recipe of the Week Elk Roast With Cranberries Courtesy of Daisy Wallace Ingredients 2 - 3 pound Elk roast* 2 tablespoons Oil 2 cups raw Cranberries 1 small stalk Celery, chopped 1 teaspoon Nutmeg 1-1/2 tablespoons Maple Sugar 1/4 cup all purpose Flour 1 small Onion,...

Ribeye Steak with Chianti Sauce

Recipe of the Week Ribeye Steak with Chianti Sauce Courtesy of Ellen Lancer Ingredients 4 boneless ribeye steaks 2 Tablespoons peanut oil Salt and pepper 1 Cup Chianti 1/2 Cup beef stock 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 Tablespoon shallots,...

Puerto Rican Rice With Pork

Recipe of the Week Puerto Rican Rice With Pork Courtesy of Susan DiBracco Ingredients 1 pound boneless pork loin 1 large onion, minced 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced 2 large cloves garlic, minced 30 pimiento-stuffed green olives 2 cups long-grain white...