INGREDIENTS: 2 c. sugar 1 c. vegetable oil 3 eggs slightly beaten 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin 3 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 3/4 tsp. salt 1 c. walnuts chopped optional Add ingredients and mix with large spoon until well blended. Pour batter into one large and one small …
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INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. butter (part margarine if desired) 6 eggs 1 c. sugar 1 pint sour cream 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. milk 12-13 c. sifted flour 3 pkgs. dry yeast or 3 oz. fresh yeast (dissolved in warm water) Poppyseed Filling: 1 lb. poppyseed 2 c. sugar or sweeten to taste 1 c. boiling water few dashes cinnamon raisins …
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INGREDIENTS 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen potato & cheese pierogi 4 oz. sliced bacon, cut into 1/2” pieces 1 T. vegetable oil 1/2 small head green cabbage (1 1/4 lc.), cut into 1/2” pieces 1 jumbo onion – thinly sliced 2 medium tomatoes 2 tsp. distilled white vinegar 1/2 tsp. sugar In large saucepot, prepare pierogi in boiling salted water …
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The Polish Chef By Robert Strybel Dietetically eggs are close to being the perfect food. The big cholesterol scare of a few years ago has been revised. Unless otherwise diagnosed, the healthy individual can and should consuem around five eggs a week with no ill effect. If unsure, check with your physycian. Symbolizing new life, eggs are equated with Easter, …
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INGREDIENTS 2/3 c. shortening 1 c. white sugar 1/4 c. brown sugar 2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour 1/2 tsp. salt 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 c. milk 1 c. finely chopped walnuts 1 tsp. almond flavoring 4 egg whites Cream shortening, gradually add sugar. Beat until fluffy. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk. Add nuts & flavoring. …
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INGREDIENTS: 1 c. chopped onions 2 tsp. bacon fat 6 c. beef broth 12 oz. beer 14-16 oz. sauerkraut 14-16 oz. diced tomatoes 2 T. brown sugar 1 tsp. crushed red pepper 2 lb. kielbasa sausage, sliced or diced 3 c. diced raw potatoes Saute onion in bacon fat. Stir in broth, beer, sauerkraut, tomatoes, brown sugar and red pepper …
Continue ReadingThe Polish Chef by Robert Strybel FRESH TOMATO SOUP (zupa ze świeżych pomidorów): If you have been raised on m-m-yuck canned tomato soup (m-m-yuck), you probably don’t realize how good the made-from-scratch variety can be. And it’s super easy too! Simply wash and cut into quarters 2-1/4 lbs fresh, vine-ripened, in-season local tomatoes and simmer in 3 T butter in …
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1 cup butter 3 tbsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 1 1⁄2 tbsp water 2 1⁄2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups pecan halves Confectioners sugar for rolling 1. Cream butter with vanilla extract, add confectioners sugar gradually, beating until fluffy. 2. Add water and beat thoroughly. 3. Add flour gradually, mixing until blended after each addition 4. If …
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Ingredients 2 eggs 1 cup butter 3/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 egg yolks 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water Directions 1. Place eggs (and water to cover) in a medium saucepan. Bring water to a boil, remove from heat and let cool. Peel eggs and …
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INGREDIENTS 1 c. sweet cream 2 yeast cakes 10 egg yolks 1 tsp. salt 5 T. soft butter 4 1⁄2 c. flour 1 jigger rum 6 T. sugar Heat cream to lukewarm. Add salt to egg yolks and beat until thick. Cream butter and sugar. Put these ingredients into a large bowl, add yeast, dissolved with 1 T. sugar, (in …
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INGREDIENTS: 1 box yellow cake mix (without pudding) 1 box vanilla pudding 4 eggs 1/2 c. oil 1 c. milk (reg) 1 shot whiskey (11⁄2 oz.) 1 c. walnuts Combine all ingredients. Mix 3 minutes. Pour into a well-greased tube pan. Bake at 350˚ for 50-60 min. TOPPING: 1 stick butter 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. whiskey Melt butter. Add …
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INGREDIENTS: 1 c. sour cream 2 T. all purpose flour 3/4 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg beaten 2 1/2 c. fresh blueberries 1 pastry shell 3 T. all purpose flour 3 T. butter or margarine softened 3 T. finely chopped pecans Combine first 6 ingredients, beat 5 minutes at medium speed (electric mixer) until smooth. Fold in …
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INGREDIENTS: 1 (15 oz.) pkg. Pillsbury or any refrigerated pie crusts FILLING: 3 c. peeled, sliced apples 1/2 c. sugar 3 T. flour 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 2 T. margarine or butter, melted 1 (16 oz.) can whole berry cranberry sauce Prepare pie crusts using 2 crusts. Combine all filling ingredients, mix lightly, spoon into crust lined pan. …
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By Robert Strybel THE POLISH CHEF BUTTERMILK POT CHEESE (twaróg maślankowy): Gradually heat 2 qts cultured buttermilk with 1 t salt to no more than 160°F stirring constantly. Curds should float up from whey. If they don’t, increase temp slightly. After curds separate, switch off heat and let stand 15 min. Transfer mixture to cheesecloth-lined colander or large sieve and …
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Recipe by Anna Zielska O.F.S. Secular Franciscan BABKA DOUGH * 3/4 cup milk * 1/4 cup butter * 2 cups bread flour * 2 cups all-purpose flour * 2 teaspoons active dry yeast * 1/4 cup white sugar * 1/4 cup water * 1 egg * 3/4 teaspoon salt CHOCOLATE FILLING * 5 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, finely chopped …
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Pumpkin Pound Cake Recipe 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. canola oil 3 eggs 3 c. flour 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin Confectioner’s sugar for dusting Combine sugar and oil until blended. Add …
Continue ReadingHungarian Chocolate Walnut Torte INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. ground walnuts 12 jumbo eggs, separated 2 c. sugar 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 5 extra large eggs 2 T. water 1/2 box confectioner’s sugar 1/2 lb. unsalted butter, chopped into squares Apricot jelly Grind the walnuts. Add egg yolks and mix together. Beat the egg whites until stiff and then add sugar. …
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SWEET BOBALKI SLOVAK BREAD BALLS WITH POPPYSEEDS AND HONEY 2 cups water 3 TBS sugar plus 1 TBS sugar 2 tsp. salt 5 tbs. canola oil or butter (if not fasting) 2 pkgs. active dry yeast 6 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup poppyseeds 1/2 cup honey PREPARATION: 1. IN A MEDIUM SAUCEPAN, BRING TO BOIL 2 CUPS WATER, 3 …
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WARSAW PĄCZKI INGREDIENTS 1 c. sweet cream 2 yeast cakes 10 egg yolks 1 tsp. salt 5 T. soft butter 4 1⁄2 c. flour 1 jigger rum 6 T. sugar Heat cream to lukewarm. Add salt to egg yolks and beat until thick. Cream butter and sugar. Put these ingredients into a large bowl, add yeast, dissolved with 1 T. …
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By Robert Strybel The Polish Chef Whether wondering what to serve your family during Lent or holding parish or club Lenten suppers, here are a few items to consider. HERRING IN OIL (śledź w oleju): Drain 12 – 16 oz. jar marinated herring, discarding onions and spices. Plunge into cold water, drain and pat dry. Halve and slice thin 2 …
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Butterfinger Pie FILLING: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup water 1 small pkg. chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla 3 egg whites 1/4 cup sugar 2 cups whipping cream or 8 oz. tub of Cool Whip CRUST: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup melted butter 1/2 cup chopped peanuts 2 tablespoons sugar In …
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HARD-BOILING EGGS (gotowanie jaj na twardo) First, place the fresh eggs in a large pot or bowl of cold water. For eating, use only those which lie on their side – those are the freshest! Those that stand up but still touch bottom are OK, but any that float are less than fresh. Place a dozen of the freshest eggs …
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Spinach Bread 2 eggs, well beaten (or egg substitute) 2/3 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 c. whole or skim milk 8 oz. Monterey or mozzarella cheese (I use the grated cheese substitute) 2 10 oz. packages of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well 3 T. margarine (or non-stick cooking spray) …
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HAM & ASPARAGUS BRUNCH BAKE 1 pkg. Uncle Ben’s Long Grain and Wild Rice (recipe rice) 1 lb. asparagus, cut into pieces 2 c. ham, chopped 1 c. red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 c. red onion, finely chopped 1 c. cheese (4 oz.) shredded Preheat oven to 350º. In large saucepan, prepare rice mix according to package directions, adding asparagus …
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LEMON CHIFFON PIE 1 c. evaporated milk 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 t. evaporated milk 1/4 c. sugar 1/3 c. butter or margarine, soft 2 eggs lightly beaten 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 c. evaporated milk 1/2 c. water 1 1/2 t. lemon rind 1/4 t. salt 1 pkg. (3 oz.) lemon gelatin 2 T. lemon juice Chill one …
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POWER PASTA INGREDIENTS: 2 tbs. extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 ground turkey breast 1 green pepper, diced 28 oz. can crushed tomato in sauce 1 tbs. fennel seed 1 tsp. dried oregano 8 oz. ridged or curly pasta, cooked & drained 1/2 cup diced or crumbled feta cheese Salt & Pepper to taste In large skillet, heat …
Continue ReadingOpen Face Plum Cake (Peaches or apples instead of plums can be used) INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 lb. plums, cut in half and pits removed 1 c. all purpose flour, sifted 2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 2/3 c. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine 1 egg 1/2 tsp. vanilla 2 T. milk 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon Combine and …
Continue ReadingScrambled Chop Meat Recipe by Jane F. Sutter 1/2 lb. chop meat 1 onion, chopped fine 1 green or red pepper, chopped 1 tomato, cut small 1 cup pasta, elbow or ziti Grated cheese (optional) 1 tbs. olive oil Spread meat and onion in pan. Saute until soft. Add cooked pasta (al dente). Add tomato pieces. Mix all together. Cook …
Continue ReadingApple Cheddar Crumble Recipe by American Dairy Association 1/4 c. flour 1/4 c. oatmeal 1/2 c. sugar 4 T. butter, softened 1/4 t. cinnamon 1/4 t. ground coriander 1/4 t. nutmeg 4 tart apples, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped Juice of one lemon 1 c. sharp cheddar, shredded Lightly mix flour, oatmeal, sugar, butter and spices until coarse and crumbly. …
Continue ReadingApricot Gelatin Salad Recipe by Gertrude Dudek Rounds 1 package (6 oz. or 2 3 oz. packages) of apricot or orange gelatin 2 c. boiling water 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened 1 can (15 oz.) apricot halves, drained and chopped 1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans (I prefer pecans, they are sweeter) …
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