Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Chocolate Hand Pies

Chocolate Hand Pies

Ingredients:1 recipe double pie crust3 1/4 cups milk1/2 cup plus 2 tsps sugar3 fine strips lemon zest7 egg yolks1 whole egg1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon vanilla extract3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided1/2 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened or Dutch process1 egg yolk1 teaspoon water1 teaspoon milk1/2 cup thinly sliced almonds, lightly toastedPowdered sugarCourse: antipasti,starter,dessert,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d’oeuvre

Fruit Loop Whoopie Pies

Fruit Loop Whoopie Pies

Ingredients:Cookie1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup vegetable shortening2 eggs2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tablespoon ground cardamon3/4 cup powdered sugar1/2 cup marshmallow cream1/2 teaspoon Vanilla1 teaspoon Lime zest1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1 teaspoon Mandarin zest1 tablespoon fresh mandarin juiceCourse: dessert

Homemade Pierogies with Sauteed Onions

Homemade Pierogies with Sauteed Onions

Ingredients:1/4 cup butter, softened and cut into small pieces1 Tbsp butter1 egg, lightly beaten2 cups flour2 tsp garlic powder3 Tbsp milkolive oil2 large onions, sliced3 medium potatoes, peeled and large dice1 tsp saltsalt and peppersliced scallion1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup sour creamCourse: antipasti,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d’oeuvreCuisine: Eastern European,European

Natchitoches Meat Pies

Natchitoches Meat Pies

Ingredients:1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 pound 80/20 ground beef1 pound ground pork (I tried it with pork sausage and it was great)1 bunch green onions, finely chopped1 small bell pepper, finely chopped (green is more traditional but you can use any color that you like)1 large garlic clove, crushed1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)Salt and black…

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

Ingredients:3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten1 1/2 lbs. Feta cheese2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill4 boxes frozen spinach1/2 cup (120 ml) olive oil2 large onions, chopped1 box Filo or Phyllo dough (purchase in freezer sectiosalt and pepper to taste1/2 cup vegetable oilCourse: lunch,main course,main dish,dinnerCuisine: Mediterranean,European,Greek

Spicy Carrot and Orange Whoopie Pies

Spicy Carrot and Orange Whoopie Pies

Ingredients:1 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoons butter1 cup (200 g) cooked mashed carrots (just steam them and then mash them)1 teaspoon cinnamon2 large eggs2 cups (220 g) flour1/4 teaspoon (2 g) ground cloves1/4 teaspoon (2 g) nutmeg2 tablespoons (30 ml) orange juice1 tablespoon grated orange peel1/2 teaspoon (3 g) powdered ginger2 cups powdered sugar (icing sugar)Salt…

Vegetarian Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie

Vegetarian Mushroom Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients:1 kg red skin potatoes100g soy granules1 kg mushrooms1 kg mushrooms1 carrot1 red bell pepper2 onions, diced1 bunch of dill, chopped1 bunch of parsley, chopped2 eggs ( or egg substitutes for vegans, you can also add 3-4 tbsp dry yeast flakes)sea salt, to taste1/2 tsp ground pepper1 tsp sweet paprika1 tbsp dry thyme2 tbsp unrefined…

White Chocolate Cherry Hand Pies

White Chocolate Cherry Hand Pies

Ingredients:Pie Crust1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour1 ¼ cups all purpose flour2 Tbsp. brown sugar2 Tbsp. brown sugar½ Tsp. salt4 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter¼ cup fat free Greek yogurt3 Tbsp. sunflower oil4 Tbsp. ice water1 egg white8oz cream cheese, softened1 cup pitted cherries, fresh or frozen1 Tsp. vanilla extract¼ cup white chocolate chipsCourse: antipasti,starter,dessert,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d’oeuvre