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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Cooking — Nearly any type of small cake is suitable at teatime, but lemon cakes are particular favorites because their flavors complement the fine teas typically served at country inns. This cake, as easy to prepare as it is satisfying to the appetite, ...More…

Granola Flan with Fresh Fruit Sauce

Cooking — Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch pie pan. Combine the granola and honey in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and press into the pan firmly to obtain an even, compact layer. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the pan to a rack to cool. Combine ...More…

Never-Fail Pastry

Cooking — In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the shortening, using a pastry blender, 2 knives, or the tips of your fingers. The mixture should be the consistency of small peas. In a large measuring cup, place the egg and the ...More…

Spiced Lime Chicken Salad

Cooking — FOR THE CHICKEN: Heat the oil in a frying pan. Sprinkle the chicken with cumin, add to the pan and cook until the chicken is well browned and tender. Remove from the pan and cut into thick slices. FOR THE SALAD: Peel the carrots lengthways into ...More…

Warm Orzo with Corn, Olives and Tomatoes

Cooking — In a medium skillet, heat the oil on medium heat and add the corn. Saute for a minute or until crisp tender. Add the tomatoes, olives and basil and cook another minute or until heated through. Reserve. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. ...More…

Chicken Noodle Soup with Parsnips and Dill

Cooking — Lots of carrots and parsnips give old-favorite chicken noodle soup a sweet savor. To balance this effect, use the optional parsley, which is just slightly bitter. In a large pot, combine the broth, onion, carrots, parsnips, salt, and pepper and ...More…

Navajo Fry Bread with Chili

Cooking — The bread can be kept in a warm oven while you finish frying the batch, but it's best served hot out of the pan, with meaty chili spooned on top. MAKE THE CHILI: In a heatproof bowl, cover the ancho with 2 cups of the boiling water. Put the ...More…

Double Delicious Gingerbread

Cooking — This is the gingerbread to make when you want to serve it warm out of the oven with a cup of cider. Crystallized ginger is available in the spice or ethnic food departments at many supermarkets, but the best (yet least expensive) ginger is found ...More…

Easter Basket Cupcakes

Cooking — My mother made these cupcakes for me when I was growing up, and they are just as much fun to make now as they were then. Children can help peel the carrots, measure dry ingredients into a large bowl, and stir together the wet and dry ingredients. ...More…

Radish Greens Soup

Cooking — Be sure to pick bunches of radishes with very fresh-looking leaves for this earthy, slightly bitter soup. Three 1/2 -inch-thick slices of firm-textured white bread, crusts trimmed Cut the bread crosswise into 3/4 -inch strips. Melt the butter in ...More…

Mocha Marbled Coffee Cake

Cooking — A swirl of chocolate cake threads through this coffee-flavored butter cake for a sumptuous treat with a cappucino or latte. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan or plain tube pan. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and ...More…

Oatmeal Surprise

Cooking — If this were a science experiment, you would be exploring how heat and water transform dry oatmeal. It is also interesting to watch how the sugar melts on top of the hot cereal. But the best thing about this recipe is that it tastes ...More…