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Walnut Scones

2 cups all−purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup butter 2/3 to 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; blend well. Using [...]
Sweet Cherry Pecan Scones

2 cups dry biscuit mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup frozen dark sweet whole cherries Glaze 1 egg 1 tablespoon water Sugar Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet or line with parchment paper; set aside. In a mixing [...]
Treacle Scones

2 cups sifted all−purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/3 cup butter 3 tablespoons molasses 2/3 cup buttermilk Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger in a bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or rub in [...]
Strawberry Shortcake Scones

12 scones 1 1/2 cups strawberries, hulled and cut 2 1/4 cups flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons sweet butter 2/3 cups milk Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Cut strawberries into 1/2−inch pieces and sprinkle with a little sugar to bring out the juices and set [...]
Spiced Pineapple Scones

3 cups all−purpose flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (packed in juice) 3/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Light cream or milk 3 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts or almonds 1 tablespoon granulated sugar In a large mixing bowl stir [...]
Orange Chicken with Rice

1 tablespoon canola or olive oil 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; cut in 1/2 inch strips Lemon pepper seasoning 1/4 cup low−fat or fat−free ranch salad dressing 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup low−fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 cup instant rice 1 green pepper; julienned 1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges; drained In [...]
Grilled Key Lime Chicken

3 pounds Chicken breasts; boneless, skinless 1 cup Key lime juice 1 tablespoon Honey 3/4 cup Water 1/2 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon Ground thyme 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger; peel, grated Combine all ingredients except chicken in blender or food processor. Process until combined well. Pour over chicken. Cover [...]
Barbecued Orange Chicken

2 1/2 lbs chicken parts BBQ Sauce: 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 orange zest, removed with grater, orange slices reserved for salad Salad: 1 large, ripe tomato 1 orange, sectioned (without rind, see above) 2 scallions, chopped 1 Tablespoon vegetable [...]
Zucchini Stuffed Chicken

2 tablespoons margarine 2 medium zucchini, shredded 3 slices of bread 1 egg white 1 teaspoon butter oil 1/2 cup shredded low fat Swiss cheese 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt dash of pepper dash of paprika Melt margarine in a skillet and saute zucchini several minutes over medium−high heat. Tear the [...]
Maple Barbecued Chicken

4 skinless chicken thighs 3 tablespoons maple syrup 3 tablespoons chili sauce 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 cup Apple Wood Chips Soak Apple Chips in water for 30 minutes. Preheat grill. Combine syrup, chili sauce, vinegar and mustard together in a saucepan. Let simmer for 5 minutes. [...]
Creamy chicken and sun-dried tomato pasta

Create a simply delicious chicken pasta with a some well-chosen staples from the pantry and a few extras! Ingredients (serves 4) 400g dried fettuccine pasta 2 teaspoons olive oil 300g chicken breast fillet, thinly sliced 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup semi-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup pitted black olives 1 tablespoon cornflour 375ml can [...]
Baked rice pudding

Ensconce yourself in a bowl of sweet, baked rice pudding infused with cinnamon and vanilla. Yum! Preparation Time 10 minutes Cooking Time 75 minutes Ingredients (serves 4) 2 cups (500ml) milk 300ml thin cream 1/2 cup (110g) calrose or arborio rice, rinsed, drained 1/3 cup (70g) caster sugar 1 cinnamon stick 2 tsp vanilla bean [...]
Gooey chocolate chip cookies

Whip up a batch of gooey chocolate chip cookies this weekend and serve with a hot cup of tea. Preparation Time 15 minutes Cooking Time 15 minutes Makes 20 Ingredients 185g butter, softened 1 cup (200g) brown sugar 1/2 cup (100g) caster sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk 2 cups (300g) plain flour 1/2 teaspoon [...]
Pancakes with chocolate sauce Veg

Try James Martin’s pancake recipe with a wicked chocolate sauce for Pancake Day. Ingredients For the pancakes 85g/3oz self-raising flour 1 free-range egg 10fl oz/½ pt milk (approx) drizzle oil For the chocolate sauce 55g/2oz caster sugar splash hot water 30g/1¼oz cocoa powder Preparation method To make the pancakes, whisk the flour, egg and milk in a bowl to make a [...]

