Free Recipes, Pies and Tarts

Lemon-Glazed Blueberry Hand Pies

Pie Makes eight double-crust 4 1/2-inch round hand pies or sixteen single-crust 4 1/2-inch half-round hand pies Ingredients Cream Cheese Dough (recipe follows) 3 cups blueberries, rinsed and picked over for stems 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon […]

Free Recipes, Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments

Lemon-Parsley Butter

Makes 1 pound Chef variations: • Tarragon Butter: replace the parsley with an equal amount of minced tarragon • Pimiento Butter: Replace the parsley with an equal amount to minced pimiento. • Scallion Butter: Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp minced garlic, and replace the parsley with an equal […]

Cookies, Family Fun, Free Recipes

Linzer Cookies

Makes about 3 dozen cookies Ingredients 3/4 lb (3 sticks) unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch salt 2 eggs 3 cups cake flour 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 cups fine cake crumbs or plain dry bread crumbs 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 1/2 cups […]

Free Recipes, Soups and Stews

Manhattan Clam Chowder

Makes 2 quarts Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 leeks, white and green parts, diced 1 onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 celery stalk, diced 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 plum tomatoes, canned, coarsely chopped 2 white or yellow potatoes, peeled […]

Beverages and Cocktails, Free Recipes

Mulled Cider

Makes 8 servings Chefs note: You may be able to find pear cider to use instead of the more widely available apple cider. If possible, buy cider that has not been pasteurized for the freshest, fullest apple or pear flavor.