BUTTERMILK SUGAR COOKIES
2 c. sugar 1 c. shortening -or- 1 c. butter 2 eggs 1 tsp. baking soda 1 c. buttermilk 2 tsp. vanilla 4 c. flour (or more) Dash of nutmeg -or- cinnamon (optional) Blend and mix all ingredients well. Drop onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes in a preheated 375°F oven. Very, very good.

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INGREDIENTSNutrition

SERVINGS 36UNITS US

• 1⁄2cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
• 1cup sugar
• 1large egg
• 2teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1⁄2cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2cup buttermilk

• FROSTING

• 3tablespoons butter, softened (no substitutes)
• 3 1⁄2cups confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄4cup milk
• 1teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2cup finely chopped walnuts(optional)

 

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DIRECTIONS

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and mix well.
3. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
5. For frosting, combine butter, sugar, milk and vanilla in a mixing bowl; beat until smooth. Frost cookies; sprinkle with walnuts if desired.

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Tofu Pasta

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- submitted by Dahlia on 10-04-2011

(Veggie Pasta, Vegetarian Rotini Pasta, Tofu Broccoli Pasta)

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Ingredients

• Pasta - 1/2 lb (You may use any pasta of your choice. I've used whole wheat rotini)
• Extra Firm Tofu - 7 oz (cut into small cubes)
• Chopped Garlic - 1/2 tsp
• Onion Powder -  1 tsp (or slice a small piece of onion and use that instead)
• Bell Pepper - 1/2 (sliced)
• Broccoli Florets - 1/4 cup
• Carrots (chopped) -  1/4 cup
• Soy Sauce - 1 tbsp
• Chilly Garlic Sauce - 2 tsp (or to taste)
• Lemon Juice - 1 tsp
• Sesame Oil - 2 tbsp
• Sesame Seeds (toasted) - 1 tbsp (optional, for garnish)

 

Method

1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain the water and keep it ready.
2. Pat dry the tofu with a paper towel and cut it into small cubes.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan/wok and add the tofu cubes. Fry on medium high heat stirring occasionally till it dries up and all the sides are browned. This takes about 10-15 minutes depending on the moisture content.
4. Once the tofu becomes crispy and brown, move the tofu to the sides, make a well in between and proceed.
5. Add an additional1 tbsp of oil and add the chopped garlic and onion powder.
6. After a minute add the rest of the veggies in quick succession - broccoli, bell peppers, carrots.
7. Increase the heat and stir fry for couple of minutes. 
8. Mix in the lemon juice, soy sauce and the chilly garlic sauce. You may also use store bought pasta sauce instead.
9. Finally toss in the pasta. Make sure the sauce coats the pasta nicely. Check for salt and other seasonings. If you like the pasta more spicy, add 1/2 tsp of black pepper powder or red pepper flakes.
10. Switch off and serve. You may top it with toasted sesame seeds to add a crunch to the dish.

Serves : 2-3  

Pasta and Noodle Recipes

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(Pasta, Macaroni, Semiya, Vermicelli, Sevai and Noodles)

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Noodles is a staple food from Asia but is also found around the world in many cultures. It is basically made by making a dough, rolling it out and forming it into different shapes. The dough can be made with wheat flour, rice flour etc. The most common form of noodles is the thin long thin stripes. There are other shapes available in different countries. The art of making noodles by hand is vanishing. These days they are commercially made and sold as dried noodles in packets. Noodles is usually cooked in salted boiling water till soft and then stir fried or deep fried.

Pasta is a traditional Italian food and technically is a type of noodles. Nowadays it is found all over the world. They are made with durum wheat flour. Just like noodles, pasta can be made fresh at home or can be store bought. They are also available in various shapes and sizes. While most shapes are available only in Italy and America, we do get quite a few varieties in India. Some of the commonly available ones in India include:

• Macaroni Pasta (looks like bend tubes)
• Fusilli Pasta (cork screw shaped)
• Rotini Pasta (Helix shaped)
• Farfalle Pasta (Butterfly shaped)
• Spaghetti (long thin strings)
• Vermicelli (thicker strings)
• Linguine (flat strips)
• Penne (small tubes)
• Sea shell shaped pasta
• Lasagna (thin sheets) etc.

These days healthier variations are available that are made with whole wheat flour and also including vegetable puree like tomato, carrot and spinach. Pasta is also cooked in salted boiling water till aldente (firm to bite) and mixed up with a favorite sauce before serving. These days pasta sauces are available in jars which can be just heated and served. Some of the famous pasta sauces include Marinara sauce, Alfredo Sauce, Meat Sauceetc. 

India has its own form of noodles that have been made by our ancestors. These include the famous idiyappam (also called noolputtu), the sevai or the semiya. These can be made fresh at home using the idiyappam press. These days dried form of sevai is available in stores making it to prepare many dishes easily. Semiya is available in different forms like the rice sevai, wheat semiya, ragi semiya, kambu sevai etc. 

I have shared a few of the traditional home made pasta recipes as well as some recipes including Indian flavors. There are also noodles recipes made with store bought dry noodles, rice noodles and the Indian noodles like semiya and idiyappam. Try out the these healthy pasta recipes and let me know how you like them.

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Channa Pasta	Tuna Pasta	Kheema Pasta	Tri-Colour Pasta
Eggplant Mushroom Lasagna	Tofu Pasta	Lasagna Rollups with Spinach	Pasta with white sauce
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