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How did I miss putting this recipe on here years ago?! There are several versions. The original here is from the Swedish classic Sju Sorters Kakor. For presentation it is baked in a special ribbed pan - widely available and not expensive - called a Swedish/Rehrucken/Almond cake loaf pan.  They are about 4.75 x 12.25 inches & 2 inches deep.  It also works in a similarly sized baking dish or cake round, you just won't have the ribbed design.  Prepare cake pan with a light coating of oil or oil spray, as you want to be able to invert it after baking to present it with the pattern. Sprinkle sliced almonds into the bottom of the pan before pouring the batter into it.  Recipe:  Beat together until light and fluffy = "vit och skummig":  2/3 c - 1 1/4 c unbleached cane sugar (depending on how sweet you want it) 1/2 c softened unsalted butter Beat in, one at a time:   1 egg & 2//3 c milk OR 2 eggs Combine the dry ingredients:  1 1/2 t almond e...

 That's what this antique recipe is titled. It came in a old recipe box I bought from an antique store.  It calls for semi-sweet chocolate bars to be cut into pieces the size of a pea- so before chocolate chips were a thing. It appears to be from the 1930s since Nestle started selling "morsels" (chips) in their own bags in 1939. Regardless, they were some of the best chocolate chip cookies I have had in a while so its a recipe worth keeping! Cream together 1 c butter, room temperature 3/4 c brown sugar 3/4 c baking sugar (unbleached has better flavor and sandiness) 2 eggs, BEATEN, before adding to mixture Separately Dissolve 1 t baking soda in 1 tsp of hot water .  Combine 2 1/4 c SIFTED flour with 1 t of salt. Now add the above mixtures to the creamed ingredients. Add 4-5 oz of semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 c chopped walnuts were optional)  Add 1 t vanilla and mix well. Drop by tablespoons onto greased, parchment paper or silpat baking sheet Bake 10 minutes in ...

 I don't know what to call this. A taste of Fall? A "warm" pork potato salad with apples to add sweetness. It was inspired from Scandinavian summer pork chops and warm German potato salad. It's a quick, simple meal.   This makes no more than 4 portions. I used a small dutch oven with a lid.  1/2 lb of pork - seared on both sides and cut into bite size strips or cubes. (use pork chop with bone removed, or boneless pork or leftover asian pork)  Cube 2 large red potatoes , leave skins on.  IF you have just seared the pork, add potatoes with 1-2 T canola oil and 1 T butter and a generous pinch of salt. Combine and cook over med-hi heat with lid on. Stir occasionally to keep the potatoes from sticking. IF you are using cooked pork, start the potatoes (with oil, butter & salt) first, then when they are softened, add the cooked pork into the pan When the potatoes are softened, sprinkle 1 T flour over the mixture and stir well. It will create a little bit of ...

 Hot Chocolate from scratch makes it easier to serve a group all at the same time Melt 1/2 lb dark chocolate pieces in  1 quart of milk Stir constantly to almost a boil - careful not to burn the bottom Remove from heat Toppings: whipped cream or frozen coconut cream orange zest cinnamon, cardamom, saffron

Here are 2 Non-alcoholic versions of Glögg  Blueberry Glögg Bring to a boil then reduce to low heat for ten minutes : 4 c blueberries 4 c apple juice Blend with immersion blender until smooth (or transfer to blender and then back to pan) Add in zest of 1 orange 2 cinnamon sticks 10 whole closes 1 vanilla bean 20 raisins 2 whole star anise 1 inch fresh ginger or 1 1/14 ground ginger,  Simmer for 20 minutes and add 2 c hot water before serving. Refrigerate any leftovers. Christmas Glögg Bring to boil and reduce to low for 30 minutes:  4 c fruit juice, black currant, apple or grape 6 cloves 6 cardemom pods 2 cinnamon sticks 2 cm fresh ginger or 2 t minced ginger  1/2 c water Remove the spices and add 1/2 c golden raisins 1 orange, very thinly sliced Sweeten with honey Serve warm Refrigerate leftover.

 Pear Vinaigrette  1/2 a pear, puréed 3 T white vinegar  1 t Dijon mustard 1/2 t salt 1/2 c light oil, such as vegetable, sunflower, grapeseed Shake vigorously.  Honey & Chive Dressing 10 fresh chive flowers 1 T honey 2 T apple cider vinegar 2 T oil  salt and pepper Blend for even texture in blender or small processor 

 Turns out the baked squash with brown sugar that my mom used to make was also a New Mexican recipe! So simple to make and so satisfying for a fall side or snack. Or even the meal if you want to add tomatoes, corn or a meat like your favorite taco filling to it.  Cut an acorn or butternut or... (fill in the blank) squash in half and remove the seeds. Sprinkle the flesh with salt and pepper. Brush it with butter , then sprinkle it with brown sugar.   Cover with foil or place in a baking dish with a lid and bake at 375 for about an hour - until the flesh gives way to a fork piercing it easily.