Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

May 11, 2007 - I had made these Oatmeal Raisin cookies for nurse's week the other day and everyone loved them! So of course, I thought I would share... Recipe was taken from Allrecipes.com Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Submitted By: Darlene Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks) - [I only used 1/2 cup (1 stick)] 3/4 cup white sugar - [I only used 1/2 cup] 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon - [I added a bit more for taste] 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 3/4 cups rolled oats 1 cup raisins - [I actually put in 1 1/2 cup] I took the advice of some of the reviewers and added a dash of ground nutmeg, cloves, and ginger as well. - 11 Comments

Raisin Bread Swirl

Oct 31, 2007 - 1 cup raisins 1/3 cup milk 1/4 oz. dry yeast (1 package) 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 tsp. - 0 Comments

Green Olive-Golden Raisin Relish

Jan 05, 2007 - 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 cup pitted naturally cured green olives (not pasteurized), such as Lucques, Picholine, or Castelvetrano, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons Moscato vinegar 1. Place raisins in a small bowl; add enough warm water to cover. Soak until plump and softened; drain. - 0 Comments

Gooey Butter Tarts

Jan 09, 2007 - This absolutely delicious recipe for classic Canadian butter tarts is based on the award-winning tarts served up at Wilkie's Bakery in my hometown of Orillia, Ontario. Enjoy!! pie pastry (to fill 16 muffin cups; best with vegetable shortening rather than lard) 1/2 cup raisins (I like using dark Thompson raisins) 1/4 cup soft butter 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 pinch salt 1/2 cup corn syrup 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. - 2 Comments

Angostura Entrée Salad

Jan 05, 2007 - INGREDIENTS Angostura Dressing (Makes 2 cups) 3/4 cup (6 ounces) orange juice 1/2 cup (4 ounces) California raisin paste 1/2 cup (4 ounces) olive oil Salt and fresh ground black pepper 1 teaspoon English mustard powder 1 tablespoon Angostura Bitters 1/4 cup (2 ounces) fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette Salad 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, about 7 ounces 1 slice smoked ham 1 tablespoon California raisin juice concentrate 3 dried figs 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten 2-2/3 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) dry bread crumbs 2-2/3 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) dry coconut flakes Oil for frying 1 cup (2 ounces) assorted greens 3 tablespoons (1 ounce) California golden raisins 1 cucumber 10 chives 1 leaf radicchio PROCEDURE Measure all ingredients for dressing into blender container and blend well. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. Preheat oven to 350°F. - 1 Comment

Roasted Salmon with Lemon Relish

Jan 05, 2007 - 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup raisins Slivered zest and juice of 1 lemon 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 ounces each) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons olive oil 5 ounces baby spinach (about 5 cups, loosely packed) 1. Preheat oven to 450°. Spread pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven, tossing occasionally, until lightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes. - 0 Comments

Good Ole English Apple Crumble

Jul 10, 2007 - 100 grs butter 100 grs sugar 100 grs flour 2-3 large cooking apples 1 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 cup raisins Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Peel, core and chop the apples. Layer in a 2-3 inch baking dish the apple and sprinkle sugar and some cinnamon over the top. - 8 Comments

Sweet Potato Bread

Jan 06, 2007 - I love this stuff during the winter months. 2 eggs 1 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c vegetable oil 1/3 c water 1 tsp vanilla 1 3/4 c all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 c cold mashed sweet potatoes 1/2 c raisins 1/2 c chopped nuts (I like pecans in this) Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two loaf pans. - 0 Comments

Rice Pudding With A Twist

Jan 06, 2007 - This is a perfect winter desert that you can eat whenever craving for something sweet! Rice Pudding Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 35 min. - 1 Comment