Christmas Cranberry-Persimmon Loaf
Moist, full of texture, and just sweet enough, this loaf is filled with dried cranberries, walnuts, persimmons, and holiday spice, making it perfect for Christmas!

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and dust the bottom with flour.

Mix flour cinnamon baking soda salt ginger and nutmeg together in a small bowl.

Add walnuts and cranberries; toss or mix using your fingers to ensure cranberries don’t stick together.

Whisk eggs brown sugar and oil together in a medium bowl until eggs are well beaten.

Stir in persimmon pieces followed by flour mixture.

Pour into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.

ArnoldGreg April 17, 2026

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Tangy Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders without Breading
Without using breading, these tangy, oven-baked chicken tenders are juicy, quick, and simple to prepare. You can have dinner on the table in about 30 minutes.

Set the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees C).

Aluminum foil should be used to line a baking sheet.

Nonstick spray should be used sparingly.

In a small bowl, combine Sriracha, dried onion, brown sugar, honey, lime juice, and chili sauce.

To allow the dried onion to slightly soften, let the sauce sit for 5 minutes.

Lay out the chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet and brush a thin layer of sauce over them.

ArnoldGreg April 16, 2026

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Vegetarian Pizza with Pesto and Delicata Squash
Butternut squash works as well as delicata for this pizza, as either orange squash will be complemented by the green pesto.

Set the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees C).

In a bowl, mix together the delicata squash and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper and spread out on a baking sheet.

For about 10 minutes, or until the delicata squash has softened, bake in the preheated oven.

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Turn up the oven’s heat to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees C).

Cut the pizza dough in half, equally.

Pizza dough should be rolled out into two rounds on a flour-dusted work surface.

Placing pizza rounds on baking sheets after cornstarching two of them.

1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of pesto should be brushed onto each pizza before baking.

On top, grate some mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Squash pieces are sprinkled over the cheese.

ArnoldGreg April 15, 2026

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Spiced Persimmon Butter
Your toast or muffin in the morning will taste uniquely fruity thanks to slow-cooked persimmon butter that has been warmly spiced. Additionally, it is a nice gift!

Put the persimmons in the slow cooker and top with lemon juice.

For about two hours on High, cook covered.

Use a potato masher to mash the persimmons after opening the slow cooker.

Add cinnamon, cloves, and agave.

Set the cooker to Low and leave it unattended to cook for 8 hours to overnight, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

At the conclusion of the cooking period, check four or more half-pint jars for cracks and rusty rings; throw away any that are damaged.

Place in simmering water and submerge until persimmon mixture is cooked through.

New, unused lids and rings should be cleaned in warm, soapy water.

ArnoldGreg April 14, 2026

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Special Chocolate Cake I
My family adores this fantastic chocolate cake, especially with the whipped cream frosting!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Combine and sift together 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar cocoa salt baking soda and baking powder.

In a small bowl blend together eggs oil 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla; combine with dry ingredients.

Mix thoroughly and then stir in one cup cold coffee (may use instant coffee).

Batter will be very thin but it bakes into a rich dark moist cake.

Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.

Bake for about 40 minutes.

ArnoldGreg April 13, 2026

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Low-Carb Cassava Crepes
When you have a craving for crepes and want a simple, low-carb gluten-free substitute, try using cassava flour.

Milk, egg whites, butter, sugar, lemon juice, and salt should all be combined.

Add the cassava flour gradually while mixing until completely combined and lump-free.

The right amount of batter should coat a spoon without being too thick.

A nonstick pan should be preheated on low heat.

Immediately swirl the pan after adding about 1/4 cup of batter to make the crepe as thin as possible.

3 minutes on each side or until just beginning to turn golden.

Repeat with the remaining batter and plate the crepe.

ArnoldGreg April 12, 2026

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Easy French Dip Sandwiches
This French dip sandwich is made in 15 minutes with thinly sliced roast beef soaked in flavorful au jus, served warm with melted provolone cheese.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Open hoagie rolls and lay them out on a baking sheet.

Heat beef consomm and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat to make a rich beef broth.

Place roast beef in broth and warm for 3 minutes.

Arrange meat on hoagie rolls and top each roll with 2 slices of provolone.

ArnoldGreg April 11, 2026

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Raspberry Almond Kiss Cookies
Both simple and delicious. Years ago, I received this recipe from my mother-in-law. They are good with or without the kisses, but I prefer them without.

The butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and brown sugar are smoothed out in a medium bowl.

Add the egg and a teaspoon of almond extract and mix well.

Salt, baking soda, and flour should be combined and added to the creamed mixture.

Dough should be covered and chilled for at least an hour or until it is easy to handle.

Set the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees C).

Make 1-inch balls out of the dough.

On ungreased cookie sheets, space the balls 2 inches apart after rolling them in the remaining white sugar.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Place a chocolate kiss in the centre of each while they are still warm from the oven.

Take off from baking trays and cool on wire racks

ArnoldGreg April 10, 2026

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Smashed Cauliflower
This is an alternative to mashed potatoes, it’s a great vegetable side dish.

Bring cauliflower and chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat.

Reduce heat to medium cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Uncover the saucepan and increase heat to medium-high.

Allow cauliflower to simmer until soft and the cooking liquid has reduced by half about 10 minutes.

Remove cauliflower from the heat and add the butter Cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Mash with a potato masher until the cheeses have melted and the cauliflower is smooth then season to taste with salt and pepper.

ArnoldGreg April 9, 2026

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Thai Red Chicken Curry with Pineapple
Chicken is simmered with pineapple and vegetables in a Thai red coconut curry blend and served over rice for this sweet and savory main dish.

Heat oil in a wok over medium heat.

Add curry paste fish sauce lemongrass and ginger and cook and stir to release the oils about 30 seconds.

Add chicken stir to coat and cook until browned and no longer pink in the center 5 to 7 minutes.

Stir in bell peppers and onions and cook for 1 minute.

Add coconut milk and pineapple; simmer until sauce thickens 15 to 20 minutes.

Meanwhile bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan.

Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed 20 to 25 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasonings in curry before serving over cooked rice.

ArnoldGreg April 8, 2026

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