Tag Archives: Almond

Christmas Cookie Bars

Last year I volunteered to bake Christmas goodies for troops stationed overseas. Each home cook was given two recipes to contribute to a larger care package for military crews who would not be home for the holidays. At first I was surprised that I was given recipes instead of being allowed to make my own homemade treats. But, I later found out that some of the care packages were going to soldiers with specific food allergies (peanuts, mint, etc.). The other reason I was given the following recipes for cookie bars is that apparently they travel well. Since these recipes … Continue reading →

10 Foods You Should Add to Your Diet

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The following foods are high in nutritional value and low in calories. If you can incorporate them into your diet you should. Almonds These have heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Recent studies have found that one ounce of almonds every day can reduce LDL cholesterol and reduce risk of heart attack. Almonds are also rich in calcium, protein, copper, zinc, potassium, magnesium, B vitamins and vitamin E. Bell Peppers Bell peppers (red, orange, yellow or green) are loaded with vitamins A and C, vitamin B6 and folate. Red peppers also have lycopene which is a powerful antioxidant that may reduce the risk … Continue reading →

Almond Poppyseed Kuchen

There’s only a few days officially left in Oktoberfest. This yearly German festival started back in 1810 when Crown Prince Ludwwig (who later became King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen organized a horse race to celebrate their marriage. But, just because Oktoberfest is almost over doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yummy German recipes such as this one! For this recipe, you will need milk, granulated sugar, cream of wheat, unsalted butter, almond paste, eggs, honey, cinnamon, poppy seeds, all purpose flour, vanilla extract, and apricot jam or preserves. To make the dough, place 2 1/4 cups of flour … Continue reading →