Streusel Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and baking soda together and set aside. In a separate small bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, and nuts. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and 2 cups white sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture and beat until well combined.
3. Pour half of batter into Bundt pan. Sprinkle half of the nut mixture on top of batter in pan. Add remaining batter, and sprinkle with the last of the nut mixture.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean.

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Chicken Stroganoff

About this Recipe: Sara: A classic dish that is easy and quick to prepare. It can be served with rice, noodle, and pasta or even just with toasted pita bread.

Blueberry Muffins

About this Recipe: Sara: I have been looking a good blue berry muffin for a while now and this one made me smile! This recipe is a combination of many recipes and my own twist.

Main Ingredients:

All-purpose flour :1 1/2 cups
Whole wheat flour: 1/2 cup
Sugar : 1 cup
Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
Vanilla Powder: 1 tsp
Baking powder: 1 tbsp
Baking soda: 1 tsp
Milk: 1/2 cup
Orange juice 1/4 cup
Eggs: 2
Fresh blueberries: 1-1/2 cups
Lemon zest : 1 tsp (optional)


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C).

2. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.

3. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and vanilla powder; whisk until blended.

4. In another bowl, pour milk, orange juice, oil and eggs; whisk until smooth.

5. Pour the milk mixture over dry ingredients.

6. Sprinkle with blueberries and lemon zest. Stir gently.

7. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling three-quarters full.

8. Bake muffins for about 20-25 minutes in oven until tops are golden.

9. Place rack on counter and let muffins cool for at least 10 minutes.

 

 

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Recipe By: Sara

Gingerbread Cookies اشپزی

About this Recipe: Bahar: Must have holiday cookies! Spicy, full of flavour and aromatic. Decorate them as you wish---with your favourite frosting, etc.--- and use as ornaments or gift tags. Try them not only on holiday season but any other time with your tea/coffee. I very much enjoy dipping unfrosted cookies in my afternoon tea/coffee; you may too want to give them a try.

Main Ingredients:

All purpose flour: 2 cups
Ground cinnamon: 2 tbsp
Ground ginger: 1 tbsp
Ground cloves: 1+1/2 tsp
Ground nutmeg: 1/2 tsp
Ground white pepper: 1/2 tsp
Baking soda: 1/2 tsp
Salt: 1/4 tsp
Butter: 1/2 cup (unsalted)
Brown sugar: 1/3 cup (packed)
Sugar: 1/4 cup
Molasses: 1/4 cup
Egg: 1 (preferably room temperature)
Vanilla: 1/2 tsp (extract or power)

Recipe By: Bahar

Sweet Roll Knots

Recipe By: Lida

Main Ingredients:

Bread Flour: 3-3.5 cups
Sugar: 2/3 cup
Active Dry Yeast: Yeast 2 packages= 1.5 tbsp
Salt: 1/2 tsp
Milk: 1+1/4 cup, warm
Butter: 1/3 cup (in room temperature)
Eggs: 1+1
Saffron: a pinch (optional)

Gingersnaps

About this Recipe: Gingersnaps are a classic winter recipe that everyone loves. Unfortunately, they tend to be high in sugar and fat; this recipe drops the level of both while retaining enough to keep the flavor and consistency.

Main Ingredients:

Egg Whites: 2
Butter: 0.5 cup (1 stick) at room temperature
Brown Sugar: 2/3 cup
Molasses: 3 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour: 1.5 cup
Baking Soda: 1 tsp
Cinnamon: 1 tsp
Ginger: 1 tsp
Nutmeg: 1/4 tsp
Salt: 1/4 tsp


Directions:

1. First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Cream butter and sweetener in a mixing bowl and egg whites one at a time. Beat well and add molasses, stirring constantly.

3. Mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and nutmeg together and gradually add to the creamed mixture.

4. Refrigerate for one hour. After the hour is up, roll the dough into one-inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets, about two inches apart.

5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned; cool before serving.http://www.1001recipe.com/recipes/food/gingersnaps/

Roasted Chicken

About this Recipe: Sara: This is a very simple and easy to prepare dish but the wonderful taste will surprise you. There is just one secret to this recipe, you should marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours.

Potato Frittata

Recipe By: Tilla

About this Recipe: Tilla: This is a simple, delicious and extremely quick dish to make. It can be served as a side dish or as a vegetarian main course on its own.

Main Ingredients:

Potato: 1 large, finely grated
Eggs: 2, beaten
Turmeric: 1/2 tsp
Vegetable oil: 2-3 tbsp
Salt
Pepper


Directions:

1. Heat oil in a frying pan.

2. Mix all ingredients together. Add salt and pepper for seasoning.

3. Scoop the batter and pour into the heated frying pan. Spread the batter using the back of your spoon.

4. Fry about 2 min on each side or till golden brownhttp://www.1001recipe.com/recipes/food/potato_frittata/

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