• Chocolate Braids

    2 packages active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water 1/3 cup honey — divided6 tablespoons butter — softened1 egg 1/2 cup cocoa 1/2 teaspoon salt2 1/2 cups bread…

  • Tortilla Soup

    6 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 corn tortillas — chopped 6 garlic cloves — minced 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 medium onion — chopped 1 can diced tomatoes…

  • Baked Oatmeal

    3 cups milk, plus more for serving if desired6 tablespoons packed brown sugar1 1/2 tablespoons margarine2 teaspoons cinnamon1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats2 apples, peeled, cored, and…

  • Peanut Butter Fudge Cups

    from Cooking Light Annual, 2002 Serving Size : 24 Crust: 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons chilled butter — cut into small pieces…

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    Bean and Cheese Empanadas

    from Mark Bittman’s How To Cook Everything Vegetarian1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus a little more1/2 cup masa harina, fine cornmeal or more all purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons…

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    Vegetable Curry

    (Don’t be daunted by the long list of ingredients. Use the vegetables you have on hand, and it comes together very quickly!) 1 tsp olive oil1/4 cup raisins1/4…