Posts Tagged ‘topping’

Lemon Vanilla Apple Pie

Yes, it is as American as Apple Pie, but you are in for a tasty surprise with this new twist. Makes one 9 inch double-crust deep-dish pie; Serves 8

For The Pastry
2 2/3 cups (13 ½ oz/425 g)
all-purpose (plain) flour
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (4 oz/125 g) vegetable
shortening, chilled and diced
½ cup (4 oz/125 g) cold
unsalted butter, diced
1 egg
3-4 tablespoons ice water Read the rest of this entry »

Pasta – A Great and Inexpensive Food

Most people think of pasta as spaghetti and meatballs or lasagna. It is so much more. Pasta is easy to store, prepare, inexpensive. With a few ingredients from your pantry, you can create a wonderful meal in about 30 minutes. Store, prepare, inexpensive. With a few ingredients from your pantry, you can create a wonderful meal in about 30 minutes. You can use leftovers, vegetables and some grated cheese will make a great topping for you pasta. Pasta is an ideal main course, high in complex carbohydrates and low in fat. If you watch what you put on top of it, it is great for a diet. Read the rest of this entry »