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That time of year

15
Oct 2008
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The time of year is coming. I’m talking about the holiday season when people dig out their old family egg nog recipes and start thinking about Christmas.

I don’t have old family recipes for egg nog, but I do have a recipe. It’s a non-alcoholic version so it’s safe for the kiddies.

1/3 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1/4 tsp. salt
4 cups milk
2 egg whites
3 tbsp. sugar
Brandy or rum flavoring to taste
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped
Ground nutmeg

Beat 1/3 cup sugar into the egg yolks. Add the salt then stir in the milk. Cook over medium heat.. stirring constantly until the mixture coats a spoon. Cool. Beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the 3 tbsp. sugar, beating until they form soft peaks. Add to the custard and mix thoroughly. Add the vanilla and flavoring. Chill for 3 or 4 hours. Pour into a punch bowl or cups. Dot with dollops of whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.

Serves 6 to 8.

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Strawberry Shortcakes

15
Apr 2008
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strawberryStrawberry season will be coming soon. This is a quick and easy meal to serve on a hot summer’s night.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup sour cream
1 egg beaten
1/3 cup whole milk
4 cups strawberries – sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup chilled heavy cream (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 450 F. In a medium bowl stir together flour, 1/4 cup of the sugar, baking powder and nutmeg. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the sour cream, egg and milk until just combined.

2. Drop in 6 mounds onto greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly and bake for 10 to 12 minutes (check your pocket watch) or until golden brown. Remove from the oven.

3. Meanwhile combine the strawberries and remaining sugar and set aside.

4. Split warm shortcakes and place the bottom halves on serving plates. Spoon half of the berry mixture over the bottoms and place the top on each one. Top each with the remaining berries. Beat the heavy cream in a chilled bowl until thickened, if desired. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Makes 6

Per serving: 318 calories, 50 g carbohydrate, 5g protein, 11g fat, 2g fiber, 63mg cholesterol, 183mg sodium.

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