Rolled Baklava

1. Ingredients
2. For the Baklava:
3. 1 Package phyllo Dough
4. 1 pound of butter
5. 4 cups chopped nuts (I used pecans and almonds, but you can use whatever kind you prefer)
6. 1/3 cup sugar
7. 1 tablespoon cinnamon (you can add more or less depending on what you like)
8. 2 teaspoons of ground cloves (you can add more or less depending on what you like)
9. For Syrup:
10. 6 cups sugar
11. 4 cups water
12. 1/2 lemon  
13. 1/2 orange
14. 2/3- 1 cup honey
15. 1/2 cinnamon stick (to taste)
16. 8 whole cloves (to taste)
17. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.  Butter the bottoms and sides of a 9x13 inch pan.
18.  Place butter in a sauce pan and melt on medium heat until completely melted set aside. Chop nuts and toss with sugar, cinnamon, and cloves  Set aside. Unroll phyllo dough.  Cover phyllo with a dampened cloth to keep from drying out as you work.  Take one sheet of phyllo dough and  place on a large cutting board, butter the phyllo dough using a pastry brush. Place another  sheet of dough on top and butter it.  Sprinkle the phyllo dough with about 3 tablespoons of nut mixture. (you want your phyllo dough covered but you don't want a thick layer of nuts just a light sprinkle) now it is time to roll.  Take a large wooden  skewer and place it half way on the phyllo dough. fold phyllo dough over the skewer until it is folded in half. roll the phyllo dough starting at the skewer until you get to the end. remove skewer and place in pan butter thoroughly. Repeat until you have  used all the phyllo dough This recipe makes two pans.
19. Using a sharp knife cut rolls to desired length, I did small pieces. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Check it at about 20 minutes and make sure the top and bottom are not burning.
20. Make syrup while baklava is baking. Boil sugar and water until sugar is melted.  squeeze orange and lemon juice into mixture, add orange and lemon peels, honey, cinnamon stick, and cloves. Boil for about 20 minutes.
21. Remove baklava from oven and immediately spoon syrup over it. The syrup should come up about half way in the pan. Let cool.  Leave it uncovered as it gets soggy if it is wrapped up. This freezes well.
22.  I have attached a link to a video which shows the method I used to roll the Baklava, though I used a different recipe I rolled it as shown in the video below
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Glueten free wheat free Mini Puffed Oven Pancakes

Ingriedents
1/2 Cup flour (See Gluten-Starch Free Flour Recipe Below)
3/4 cup Milk
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons butter melted
Powdered sugar
Whipped cream or nondairy topping optional

Directions
1. Place a nonstick mini muffin pan in the oven and heat to 400 degrees F. While oven is heating place flour, milk, eggs, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth. Carefully remove the pan from the oven (don't forget its hot!) and quickly spray the wells with nonstick spray. Fill muffin wells three-fourths full with batter
2. Bake 12-18 minutes until batter is puffed and slightly golden on top. Remove puffs and place on plate or platter.
DIPS I'VE ENJOYED WITH THESE TASTIES
melted butter and powdered sugar, Grey Poupon (for the non-sweet tooth), peach syrup etc...etc..

The America's Test Kitchen Gluten-Free Flour Blend

24 ounces (41/2 cups plus 1/3 cup) white rice flour
7 1/2 ounces (12/3 cups) brown rice flour
1 1/4 cups +2   table spoons Sweet Rice Flour

Whisk all ingredients in large bowl until well combined. Transfer to airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 months.

Applesauce Snack Muffins

7 1/2 Ounces (1 2/3 cups) ATK Gluten-Free Flour Blend
2 Teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
3 large eggs
3 1/2 ounces (1/2 cup) plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 3/4 ounces (1/4 cup packed) light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon plus pinch of ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease Muffin tin Whisk flour blend baking powder baking soda and xanthan gum together in bowl to combine.
2. In large bowl, whisk eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar brown sugar, salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon nutmeg and cloves together until well combined and light colored about 20 seconds. Whisk in apple sauce and vanilla to combine whisk in flour blend until batter is thoroughly combined and smooth
3. Pour batter in prepared pan. Bake until toothpick inserted into center of Muffins comes out clean 10 to 12  minutes rotating pan halfway through baking
4. Mix remaining 1 tablespoon sugar with remaining pinch cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over warm cake. Let  Muffins cool completely in pan on wire rack about 2 hours Run knife around edge of muffins to loosen remove muffins from tins and transfer to platter

The America's Test Kitchen Gluten-Free Flour Blend

24 ounces (41/2 cups plus 1/3 cup) white rice flour
7 1/2 ounces (12/3 cups) brown rice flour
1 1/4 cups +2   table spoons Sweet Rice Flour
3 ounces (3/4 cup) tapioca starch
Whisk all ingredients in large bowl until well combined. Transfer to airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 months.

Apple Spice Muffins

Ingredients
3 cups rice flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cloves
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons melted butter
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated apple - do first

Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk the sugar, eggs, melted butter and oil together in a separate medium bowl. Whisk the buttermilk and vanilla into the sugar mixture. Stir the sugar mixture into the flour until just combined and no streaks of flour remain. Stir in the grated apple. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full. Bake muffins until they are golden brown, about 18-20 minutes. Let cool.

Brazilian Cheese Rolls (Savoring the Seasons with Our Best Bites)

Ingredients:

1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup tapioca flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup grated medium or sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Extra cheese to sprinkle on top and any herbs or flavorings you'd like to add.

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. F Lightly spray mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray set aside.
2. Place egg, milk, oil tapioca flour, and salt in a blender, and process until smooth. Add cheeses and pulse 2 times.
3. Immediately  pour batter into a mini muffin pan, filling each well about 3/4 full. We recommend sprinkling a bit of Parmesan cheese on top and/or a tiny sprinkle of kosher salt.
4. Bake 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden. Remove from oven and cool a few minutes before removing rolls from pan. Serve warm. These don't reheat well so eat them immediately after baking them.

Gluten Free Brownies

Ingredients:

1 1/3 cup oat flour (Grind 1 1/2 -2 cups oatmeal to a fine powder to get your 1 1/3)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups chopped nuts (optional)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 F, and lightly grease an 8x8" pan.
Combine oat flour with baking soda. Set aside.
In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
Once melted, add the sugar and cook for another minute.
Remove from heat and add the cocoa and salt. Stir to combine.
Add the vanilla, and then the eggs one at a time. Whisk fully so that the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in nuts.
Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and cook for 30-35 minutes - the top should have a thin crust, but the center will still be quite moist.
Let cool 20 minutes before cutting and serving.

Oat Flour Craisin/Raisin Cookies

Ingredients:

1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla
2 3/4 c. oat flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
about 3/4 c. - 1 c. craisins and raisins combined

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Cream butter and sugars with an electric mixer in large bowl until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth.

3. Combine oat flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in separate bowl; add to butter mixture, and mix well with electric mixer or spoon. Fold in craisins and raisins with spatula or wooden spoon.

4. Drop dough in 1 tsp.-size balls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until the bottom edges are golden brown.

Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients:

3 large ripe bananas
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg slightly beaten
1/3 cup melted butter or oil
1 cup blueberries
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup flour
3/4 cup oatmeal

Directions:

Mash bananas in large bowl. Add sugar, egg, and oil. Combine dry ingredients. Stir into banana mix. Fold in blueberries. Put in well greased muffin tins. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Enjoy!

Mema's Chocolate Sauce (Kristi Ohlwiler)

Ingredients:

2 c. sugar
1 can evaporated milk
2 1/2 T. baking cocoa (Add more if you want a stronger chocolate taste)
2 1/2 T. flour
1/8 tsp. salt
2 T. real butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

Mix dry ingredients. Add evaporated milk to saucepan and then add dry ingredients. Stir well. Add butter and bring entire mixture to boil on medium heat. Stir constantly. Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Yum!

Chili (Betty Crocker's Cooking Basics)

Ingredients:

1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons fresh chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon  salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 can (16 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) red kidney beans, undrained

Directions:

1. Peel and chop the onion. Peel and crush the garlic
2. Cook the beef, onion and garlic in the saucepan over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes stirring occasionally until beef is brown; drain.
3. Stir in the chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper sauce and tomatoes with their liquid breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon or fork.
4. Heat the mixture to boiling over high heat. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover and cook 1 hour stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in the beans with their liquid. Heat to boiling over high heat. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cook uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired thickness.

South-of-the-Border Wraps (Betty Crocker's Cooking Basics)

Ingredients:

1 can (8 ounces) kidney beans
1 can (8 ounces) whole kernel corn
1 small bell pepper
1/2 cup chunky-style salsa
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
4 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter)
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces)
1 can chunk chicken breast (I added this into the recipe)

Directions:

Drain the kidney beans in a strainer, rinse with cool water and place in a bowl. Drain the corn in a strainer.
Cut the bell pepper lengthwise in half, and cut out seeds and membrane. Chop enough of the bell pepper to measure 1/4 cup. Wrap and refrigerate any remaining bell pepper.
Mix the beans, corn, bell pepper, salsa and cilantro.
Place the tortillas on a clean counter or on waxed paper. Spread about 1/2 cup of the bean mixture over each tortilla within 1 inch of the edge. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over each tortilla.
Fold opposite sides of each tortilla up toward the center about 1 inch over the filling-the sides will not meet in the center. Roll up tortilla, beginning at one of the open ends. Place wraps, seam sides down, in the microwavable dish.
Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute. Rotate dish 1/4 turn. Microwave 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds longer.

Smore's Hot Chocolate (Our Best Bites)

This recipe was originated from the Our Best Bites: Savoring the Seasons cookbook, but I tweaked it a little so I will put both!

Our Best Bites

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter melted
2 graham crackers crushed
2 (4 oz) milk chocolate bars
4 cups whole milk
8-12 large marshmallows
chocolate syrup

Directions:

Place melted butter in a small, shallow dish that is a little larger than the rim of your mug. Place crushed graham crackers in another dish of the same size. Flip mugs upside-down and dip the rims first in melted butter and then in the crushed graham crackers.
Break the chocolate into pieces and place one-half bar in each of the four mugs. Heat milk to a simmer and carefully pour one cup into each mug over the chocolate. Set aside,
Place marshmallows on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place under the broiler on low heat. Watch constantly and turn marshmallows after one side is toasted and browned. Broil until remaining side is toasted then remove from oven.
Stir hot milk mixture to distribute melted chocolate. Top each mug with 2-3 toasted marshmallows and drizzle with chocolate syrup.

My Version

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 graham crackers, crushed
4 packets of hot chocolate mix of your choice (I used Swiss Miss)
4 cups milk
8 large marshmallows

Directions:

Place the butter and graham crackers in separate bowls wide enough to fit the rim of your mug. Dip the rim of each mug first in the melted butter then in the graham crackers. Pour your hot chocolate mix into your mug. Follow the heating directions on the packets for your milk (if it calls for less or more than the 1 cup then feel free to increase or decrease it). Pour hot milk over the hot chocolate mix and stir. Toast marshmallows any way you please (I toasted mine with a fork over the flames of my gas stove :) ). Top your hot chocolate with marshmallows and enjoy!

Baked Potato Wedges (Betty Crocker's Cooking Basics)

Ingredients:

3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard (dry)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, if desired
3 medium baking potatoes,, 8 to 10 ounces each
Cooking spray

Directions:

Heat the oven to 425°. Mix the salt, sugar, paprika, mustard and garlic powder in a small bowl or measuring cup.
Scrub the potatoes thoroughly with a vegetable brush, but do not peel. Cut each potato lengthwise in half. Turn potatoes and cut sides down, and cut each half lengthwise into 4 wedges. Place potato wedges, skin sides down, in a pan.
Spray the potato wedges with cooking spray until lightly coated. Sprinkle with the salt mixture.
Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with fork. The baking time will vary, depending on the size and type if the potato used.

Stuffed Apple - Cinnamon Rolls (Our Best Bites)

Ingredients:

1 package refrigerated pizza dough or 1 recipe breadstick dough

Filling
2 cups shredded apples (about 3 large apples)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon flour

Topping
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Glaze
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon melted butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
1-2 teaspoons milk

Directions:

Preheat oven to temperature specified on pizza dough or breadstick recipe (depending on what you used)
Spray a pie plate or similar dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. (you might need 2 pie plates)
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle approximately 12 x 18 inches. Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into 3-inch squares.
In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Divide evenly by putting a spoonful on each square of dough. Use your fingers to close each square of dough, wrapping dough around filling and pinching to seal shut forming a round ball. Place balls seam-side down in pie plate.
Combine the topping ingredients and sprinkle on top of the dough (because of the butter we had to brush it on which is fine to do). Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes.
While the rolls are cooling, whisk the glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle on top of the rolls and serve.