Whole-Wheat Bread * how to proof yeast * how to knead bread dough2 packages (or cakes) yeast½ c. warm water1/3 c. honey3 c. whole-wheat flour1 Tbsp salt1/4 c. shortening1 2/3 c. warm water3 1/2 to 4 c. bread flour or all-purpose flourDissolve the yeast in

Cranberry Coffee Cake * how to make substitute buttermilkCranberry Coffee Cake1/2 c. half and half1 tsp lemon juice2 c. flour1 tsp salt2 tsp baking powder1/2 c. butter1 c. sugar1 egg3/4 tsp vanilla extract3/4 tsp almond extract2 c. frozen cranberries (do

Cream Cheese Tarts8-oz package cream cheese, room temperature1/2 c. sugar1 egg1/2 tsp vanilla6 vanilla wafers1/2 can (21 oz can) cherry pie fillingPreheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line muffin pan with cupcake papers. Put one vanilla wafer in each.M

Double Chocolate Cookies * cooking with cocoa powderDouble Chocolate Cookies1 c flour1/3 c cocoa powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp cinnamon1/2 c plus 2 Tbsp butter1 c sugar1 egg1 tsp vanilla1 c chocolate chips2/3 c. walnut pieces (optional)Mix

Corned beef and cabbage * how to prepare cabbageCorned Beef and Cabbageabout 2 to 3 lb piece of corned beef brisketone cabbage, cut into chunks1 lb carrots, scraped and cut up1 onion, diced (optional)some potatoes, peeled and cut up (optional)peppercorns

Grilled Cheese * how to use a broilerWelcome to the Real Life Cooking Podcast. I’m Kate Shaw and this week we’re going to learn how to make grilled cheese two different ways: under a broiler and in a skillet.I made grilled cheese for myself today and real

Chocolate Butterscotch Cookies * how to make butterscotchChocolate Butterscotch Cookiessaltine crackers1 c butter, unsalted1 c light brown sugar1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz, or about 2 cups)1 c M&M candies (optional)1 c chopped nuts (option

Sugar Cookies * coloring dough * rolling out and cutting cookie dough * coloring sugarSugar Cookies1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour1/2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/2 c. butter3/4 c. sugar1 egg1 tsp vanillafood coloring (optional)cinnamon candies (optional)spa

Cranberry relish * cooking cranberriesCranberry Relish (small amount)1/2 c. orange juice (or apple juice)1/2 c. brown sugar2 c. fresh cranberries1/4 tsp allspiceCombine ingredients in a saucepan and heat to a boil. Turn heat down to medium low and simmer

Mashed potatoes * Cream Cheese-Garlic Mashed Potatoes * what “water to cover” means * parboilingCream Cheese-Garlic Mashed Potatoes2 ½ lbs baking potatoes, peeled and quartered4 oz cream cheese, softened1 stick salted butter, softened1 ½ tsp sugar½ tsp ga