Cranberry cashew Biscotti

I combined my recipes for biscotti and came up with this.  

These are toasted on each side after baking. Watch closely as to not burn.
Note:

You can chose to try making the rolls this way:

*****Drop by tablespoons and go around edges and top to seal.⬆️

 

3 eggs

1egg white beaten ( whisk)

1 cup sugar
1/2 lb. Softened butter
3/1/2 cup flour
pinch salt
3/1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 or less cup milk(watch amount)
1 tsp. orange  extract 
Rind of orange
1/2 cup chopped cashews   

1/2 cup dried cranberries 

Beat butter, sugar, eggs and salt, orange extract ,rind of orange and milk with an electric mixer, add flour a little at a time until well blended..

Note:  After I mix it as best I can, I transfer to acrylic board and work the mixture together putting a little flour on board as not to have it  stick..Then roll into 2 rolls..  

option:

****Option:  cover cookie sheet with foil.  Spray with cooking spray.  Drop by tablespoons onto cookie sheet and with a large flat tool smooth top and around edges to resemble a long roll.

Place on greased cookie sheet. Brush with 1 beaten egg white.   Bake 375 degrees approx.  15 minutes one side and 15 minutes on other. Rolls should be browned slightly.  Take out of oven, cool , cut in 1/2 inch slices, place back on cookie sheet and place in oven and toast each side for approx. 10 minutes until lightly browned. Cool thoroughly before storing.

M.j..

 

Garlic butter broccoli with cashews

A great side dish.

Double sauce recipe if adding rice or pasta.

• 1 ½ pounds fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces

• ⅓ cup butter

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce

• 2 teaspoons white vinegar

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ⅓ cup chopped salted cashews

  
  

  Place the broccoli into a large pot with about 1 inch of water in the bottom. Bring to a boil, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp. Drain, and arrange broccoli on a serving platter

While the broccoli is cooking, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Mix in the brown sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.

Mix in the cashews, and pour the sauce over the broccoli. Serve immediately.

Cranberry pork tenderloin

I figured today was a good day to make something new.

I had a small pork tenderloin, fresh and jelled cranberries so today it’ll be Cranberry garnished Pork tenderloin.

TOPPING;

1/2 cup fresh cranberries washed 

1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce 

3 tsp. Brown sugar 

Place above in microwave bowl.  Covered slightly.  I use my microwave cover for my bowl.  It has vents.  Microwave for 30 seconds two times. Remove and stir well

And set aside.

I small Pork tenderloin ( there are only two of us and I didn’t want leftovers).

Preheat oven to 400°.  Season pork with generous amount of salt, pepper and olive oil. *Bake uncovered.

Place in baking dish and bake*(uncovered) approximately 40 to 45 (depending on size)minutes.  Could be less. Don't over bake.  Remove from oven.  Cover tenderloin with above mixture. Bake an additional 10 minutes.

Side dishes to be determined!

 

Giving thanks! 2025

Today we had an untraditional day after Thanksgiving lunch with our son and his family.  

To say I was thrilled would not be exaggerating.  We talked, ate noshies and subs and the conversation couldn't have been any better.  I love getting to know my granddaughters  better and better every year.  Their jobs. Their opinions .  Their adult lives.  So interesting!

Here’s a small example of the afternoon.

From my family to yours

Love,

2025 Thanksgiving for 2

Store bought cherry pie and ice cream.

I’ve been under the weather for 3 weeks.  Can’t shake it so this year I ordered 2 individual Turkey pot pies from a local former chef.  She saved the day because I love Turkey at Thanksgiving.

I made homemade mashed potatoes, cranberries and corn.  Also quick buttered baked rolls.

This was a great meal and I may make it myself next time I’m craving g turkey or chicken pot pie. ***I’ll use my pot pie gravy the same as I usually do with fresh veggies cooked ahead of time.  The gravy was perfect and very similar to my gravy recipe.

***Make note the stuffing was made with a waffle iron

And placed on top of turkey ,veggie and gravy. Neat idea!!!

I baked 350° until it was bubbly about 45 minutes . So easy.

No problem using chicken if you don’t like turkey.