45 Recipes That Will Make Cardamom Your New Secret Ingredient

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45 Recipes That Will Make Cardamom Your New Secret Ingredient1/45 Kulfi 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up near Little India in California, and I loved the desserts from Indian sweets shops. One of them sold kulfi, a spiced and nutty frozen custard in cone molds. Here I use a shortcut method to make kulfi quickly and without any special equipment. The whole milk can be replaced with mango pulp for mango kulfi. —Justine Kmiecik, Crestview, Florida (Check out these

other Indian dessert recipes!)

other Indian dessert recipes!) Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 446 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. 2/45 Mughlai Chicken 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mughlai Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy cooking for my family and try to incorporate healthy new foods into our menus. This authentic Indian dish is a favorite. —Aruna Kancharla, Bentonville, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 367 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 14g

carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein

carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. 3/45 Pear and Pomegranate Lamb Tagine Test Kitchen Approved Pear and Pomegranate Lamb Tagine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pomegranate, pear and orange go together so well that I decided to use them to prepare a Middle Eastern-themed tagine with lamb. This tastes delicious served over couscous, polenta or cauliflower mashed with feta cheese. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1/2 lamb shank with 1 cup shallot mixture: 438 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat),

5/45 Mulled Wine 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME

99mg cholesterol, 680mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein. 4/45 Swedish Almond Rusks Test Kitchen Approved Swedish Almond Rusks Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Not too sweet, these nutty, crunchy cookies go well with a cup of hot coffee…and travel well in care packages, too! Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 92 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 5/45 Mulled Wine 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME

Total Time 45 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Total Time 45 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This mulled wine is soothing and satisfying with a delightful blend of spices warmed to perfection. Refrigerating the wine mixture overnight allows the flavors to blend, so don’t omit this essential step. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 379 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 6/45 Cardamom Sugar Cookies 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe

They’re the ideal treat for your homemade goody basket

From the Recipe Creator: The warm flavor of cardamom spices up these classic sugar cookies. They’re the ideal treat for your homemade goody basket. Tint the glaze to fit the season.—Darina Jurasek, Salmon Arm, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 88 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 7/45 Curried Pork and Green Tomatoes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Curried Pork and Green Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When the tomatoes are green

I’ve passed the recipe on more times than I can count

in the garden, my husband and sons are thrilled to know this dish will appear on several weekly menus. I’ve passed the recipe on more times than I can count. Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 275 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 879mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 8/45 Crispy Norwegian Bows Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Norwegian Bows Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been fixing these cookies for so long, I don’t recall where the recipe came from. They’re

Everyone loves a peach blueberry cobbler

a “must” at our house.—Janie Norwood, Albany, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 24 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 9/45 Peach Blueberry Cobbler 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peach Blueberry Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Everyone loves a peach blueberry cobbler. This one is the perfect, scrumptious treat! If you’re taking it to a party, you might want to make another one for yourself. There won’t be leftovers! —Laura Jansen, Battle Creek,

So I often keep a batch of these light and moist doughnuts on hand

Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 260 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 10/45 Cider Doughnuts 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings about 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here on our 1,250-acre farm, we usually have a quick breakfast on the go. So I often keep a batch of these light and moist doughnuts on hand. They disappear quickly because no one can eat just one! —Suzanne Christensen, Defiance, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 doughnut: 217 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat),

They measure, mix, whisk and build stacks

31mg cholesterol, 229mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 11/45 Cornmeal Towers with Strawberries & Cream Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cornmeal Towers with Strawberries & Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love to help make these towers. They measure, mix, whisk and build stacks. It’s a family custom and a perfect summer breakfast or dessert. —Josie Shapiro, San Francisco, California Nutrition Facts: 3 pancakes with 3 tablespoons each strawberries and whipped cream: 245 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat),

40mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 12/45 Scented Rice in Baked Pumpkin Test Kitchen Approved Scented Rice in Baked Pumpkin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy, delicious and healthy side is a showpiece that always delights. You can use grain, squash, fruits and nuts to suit your taste—it’s impossible to go wrong! —Lynn Heisel, Jackson, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 389 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 309mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g

fiber), 7g protein

fiber), 7g protein. 13/45 Earl Grey Cookies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Earl Grey Cookies Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Biscuit-like Earl Grey cookies are a wonderful addition to holiday cookie swaps because they are truly unique. —Veronica Callaghan, Glastonbury, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 51 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 14/45 Gingered Apricot-Apple Crumble Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Gingered Apricot-Apple Crumble Recipe photo by Taste of Home

This crumble is tasty hot or cold, plain or topped with ice cream

Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This crumble is tasty hot or cold, plain or topped with ice cream. If you’re not fond of apricots, leave them out for a traditional apple crisp. —Sylvia Rice, Didsbury, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 228 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. 15/45 Chocolate Lebkuchen 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings about 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Having lived in Germany, I

try to keep my German cooking as authentic as possible

try to keep my German cooking as authentic as possible. This lovely lebkuchen recipe is a culinary Christmas custom. —Cathy Lemmon, Quinlan, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 238 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 16/45 Coconut-Granola Yogurt Parfaits 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Coconut-Granola Yogurt Parfaits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 parfaits plus 2-1/2 cups granola Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I prepare homemade granola ahead of time—it makes these yogurt treats special. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington Nutrition Facts:

Use regular oranges if you can’t find blood oranges

1 parfait: 440 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 236mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (45g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein. 17/45 Blood Orange Avocado Salad 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Blood Orange Avocado Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My refreshing side salad is such a nice addition to our calorie-loaded Thanksgiving dinner. Use regular oranges if you can’t find blood oranges. Finely chopped walnuts work well in place of the pomegranate seeds, too. —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1

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