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Prep Time:  20 minutes Cook Time:  12 minutes Yield:  Makes 28–32 cookies (serving size: 1 cookie)                   Ingredients 1  (16.5-ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1/4 cup   packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup   finely chopped pecans 3/4 teaspoon   ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon   ground nutmeg (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350°; place rack in center of oven. Freeze sugar cookie dough 1 hour. Remove from freezer, and place on cutting board. Cut dough into 1/4-inch slices (about 28–32 slices); arrange 2 inches apart on 2 parchment paper–lined baking sheets. Combine brown sugar, chopped pecans, cinnamon, and, if desired, nutmeg in a small mixing bowl. Top cookies with 3/4 teaspoon streusel. Bake 12 minutes or until edges are crisp and browned. Let cool on baking sheet 3 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Nutritional Information Calories pe...

Yield:  Makes: 8 scones (serving size: 1 scone)                Ingredients 1/2 cup   quick-cooking oats 1 cup   whole-wheat flour 1 cup   all-purpose white flour 1/4 cup   dark brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 teaspoon   salt 1/2 teaspoon   ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon   ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon   baking powder 3/4 cup   unsweetened, dried tart cherries 4 tablespoons   cold, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 cup   buttermilk 2 tablespoons   sugar, for sprinkling, optional Fat-free Greek yogurt and sugar-free jam, for serving, optional Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place first 8 ingredients (through baking powder) in bowl of food processor. Pulse to combine. Add fruit and butter. Pulse again 15-20 times to form a sandy texture. Stir in buttermilk; pulse just enough to combine. 2. Drop 8 spoonfuls (about 1/2 cup each) onto parchment-lined ba...

Yield:  Makes 8 servings (serving size: 1 slice)                Ingredients 1  recipe prepared Perfect Pie Dough 1 1/2 pounds   sweet potatoes, baked and mashed 2  large eggs 2  large egg whites 1/2 cup   plus 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon   ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon   grated whole nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon   salt 2 tablespoons   turbinado or raw sugar 1/2 cup   pumpkin seeds Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Working with prepared dough, press down edges with floured fork tines, leaving 1-inch between crimping. Freeze 10 minutes or until firm. 2. Line bottom of dough with foil; top with pie weights. Bake in middle of oven 20 minutes or until set. Remove weights and foil, and return to oven. Bake 8-10 minutes more. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool. 3. Whisk together mashed sweet potato with whole eggs, 1 egg white, 1/2 cup maple syrup, ginger, nutmeg, and sal...

Nariyal Ki Meethi Roti Nariyal ki meethi roti is a variation of the evergreen delight puran poli, made with wheat flour and a slightly modified stuffing. Adding a little salt to the dough helps to enhance the sweetness of the stuffing. You can vary the amounts of nutmeg and sugar as per your taste. Preparation Time:  20 mins Cooking Time:  30 mins Makes 6 rotis Ingredients For The Dough 3/4 cup   whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) 1 tbsp  melted  ghee salt  to taste For The Stuffing 3/4 cup  grated fresh  coconut 2 tsp   ghee 1/2 cup   powdered sugar 1/2 tsp   cardamom (elaichi) powder 1/2 tsp   nutmeg (jaiphal) powder Other Ingredients ghee  for cooking Method   For the dough Combine the flour, ghee and salt in a bowl and mix well. Knead into a soft dough using enough water and keep aside. For the stuffing Heat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the coconut and cook on a medium flame f...

Tangerine and Carrot Cooler Serves 4 2 pound carrots, peeled and cut into dices 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/2 gallon fresh tangerine juice 1 cup  ice cubes 1 orange, cut into 6 slices for garnish, cut from one side In a blender, blend together all the ingredients. Pass the puree through a fi ne mesh sieve placed over a bowl. Serve chilled in a tall glass garnished with fresh orange.

Plain Cake Doughnuts Prep Time:  20 minutes Cook Time:  3 minutes Total Time:  23 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1 quart oil for frying optional - powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar mixture Preparation: For draining doughnuts, prepare a place with either newspapers or a brown paper bag. Top those with paper towels. Either flour clean kitchen counter or bread board for kneading doughnuts. Prepare a shallow bowl or plate with an inch of flour. Heat oil in deep fryer to 375 degrees F. Sift flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg. With floured hands, lightly knead the smooth dough. Turn onto area prepared with flour. Pat dough into 1/4 inch thickness. Dip either doughnut cutter or two biscuit cutters (one...

Rösti Casserole with Baked Eggs From fresh garden salads to hearty stews, and even a mock meat loaf, this collection of vegetarian recipes will leave you full, happy, and certainly glad you chose these healthy meatless meals. In honor of our 25th anniversary, we compiled a collection of our editors' and readers' favorite vegetarian recipes from the past 25 years. First Up: You'll love this Rösti Casserole with Baked Eggs. We have whittled down the calories in this traditional Swedish dish and added our own spin with Greek yogurt and artisan spices. This dish embodies the alluring qualities you'd expect from rösti—shredded potatoes that are cooked until browned and crisp on the edges. Serve with a colorful mixed greens salad. This dish embodies the alluring qualities you'd expect from rösti—shredded potatoes that are cooked until browned and crisp on the edges. Serve with a colorful mixed greens salad. Ingredients 1 1/4 cups   fat-free Greek-style yogurt...