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  • Instant Reuben Casserole (microwave)
  • INSTANT REUBEN CASSEROLE 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 4 slices rye bread 1 can (12 oz.) corned beef 1 lb. sauerkraut, drained 1 can (10 3/4 oz.) condensed tomato soup, undiluted 1/4 c. water 3 tbsp. pickle relish (not sweet)...
  • Honey Cured Salmon
  • The Honey Cured Salmon 2 sides of salmon, skinless and boneless, about 5 pounds 4 cups of honey 1 cup of vermouth 2 cup of coarse sea salt Whisk the vermouth and honey together. Trim off the thinner tale pieces of the...
  • Dill Pickles - feremented pickles
  • Yes, those are fermented pickles. Here is how to make them: DILL PICKLES Use the following quantities for each gallon capcity of your container. 4 lbs of 4-inch pickling cucumbers 2 tbsp dill seed or 4 to 5 heads f...
  • Egg Salad Pockets (make ahead)
  • EGG SALAD POCKETS 3 tablespoons sour cream 1/4 teaspoon fresh dill weed or 1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 4 thin cucumber slices 4 thin tomato slices 2 whole-wheat pita breads, cut in half P...
  • Peter Pan's Cloud Dessert (using pudding cups)
  • PETER PAN'S CLOUD DESSERT 1/2 cup Peter Pan¨ Peanut Butter, creamy or chunky 2 containers (4-ounces each) Swiss Miss fat free vanilla pudding 3 cups reduced fat nondairy whipped topping chopped peanuts, optional In ...
  • Hogwild Macaroni and Cheese (with garlic and herbs)
  • HOGWILD MACARONI AND CHEESE 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 tsp. fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp. dried oregano) 2 Tbsp. plus 1/2 cup butter, divided use 1 medium onion, chopped 1 Tbsp. flour 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. ch...
  • Apple Burgers (using applesauce)
  • APPLE BURGERS 3/4 lb ground beef or turkey 1/3 cup seasoned dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 tbsp diced onion 2 tbsp catsup Salt and pepper to taste 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1/8 tsp dried whole thyme 1 sm...
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  • Buttermilk Pie with Cherries
  • BUTTERMILK PIE WITH CHERRIES 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted 2 tablespoons flour 1 unbaked pie shell 1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling Mix together sugar, eggs,...
  • Pickled Jalapenos
  • PICKLED JALAPENOS 20 fresh jalapeno chiles 1 large clove garlic, peeled 1 bay leaf 2 or 3 sprigs fresh basil or oregano (opal basil is prettiest) 1 3/4 to 3 cups distilled vinegar Wash chiles and cut off stems...
  • Country Kitchen Calico Bean Soup
  • COUNTRY KITCHEN CALICO BEAN SOUP Source: Milwaukee Sentinel, Wilwaukee, WI Feb. 15, 1995/You asked for it D.H., Madison, requested the recipe for calico bean soup from the Country Kitchen, Rhinelander. Connie Jean Mus...
  • Yellow Peppers Used in Taquito Sauce
  • Don't use banana peppers! You actually want to use Chile Gueritos or aka Chile Gueros (meaning blonde in Spanish), they are a very pale yellow, they are best when charred and peeled for a smokey flavor, or you can just b...
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  • Bisquick Cream Puffs (French pastry made easy, 1970's)
  • BISQUICK CREAM PUFFS (French Pastry Made Easy) 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup Bisquick baking mix 4 eggs Vanilla pudding or sweetened whipped cream (for filling) Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baki...
  • Creamed Tomatoes
  • CREAMED TOMATOES "This is lovely over toasted English muffins, sprinkled with minced green onions, cheese and hot sauce." 1/2 cup butter or margarine 35 ounces whole canned tomatoes 10 tablespoons flour 1 quart whol...
  • Valentino's Regular Sauce
  • VALENTINO'S REGULAR SAUCE 1 slice of fresh sweet onion (chopped)1 small toe of garlic, minced 2 Tblsp. olive oil 2 Tblsp, water 1 (8 oz) can of regular tomato sauce 1 1/2 teasp. sugar 3/8 teasp. black pepper 1/4 teasp...
  • Oh Boy Poor Boy Sandwich - 1964 #1 winner
  • OH BOY POOR BOY SANDWICH - 1964 #1 WINNER (MEAT CATEGORY) 1 1/2 pounds fresh (bulk) pork sausage 2 to 3 tbsp water 1 tsp butter or margarine 3/4 cup well-drained, chopped sauerkraut 1/2 tsp caraway seeds 6 slices (1-o...
  • Spice-Rubbed Grilled Salmon with Cucumber Salad
  • SPICE-RUBBED GRILLED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER SALAD "Holly Peterson Mondavi wowed the guests of the 2000 Napa Valley Auction when she built an open fire twenty feet long and grilled salmon tied to planks directly over the...
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  • Outback Steakhouse Potato Soup (repost)
  • OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE POTATO SOUP 5 or 6 large potatoes 1 can evaporated milk (12 ounce can) 1 pound Velveeta Cheese, cubed salt to taste pepper to taste garlic to taste GARNISH: Sour cream...
  • Corn and Pepper Fritters (Planters Peanut Oil recipe)
  • CORN AND PEPPER FRITTERS 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1 (12 ounce) can golden whole kernel corn with sweet peppers, undrained 1 tablespoon Planters Peanut Oil 1 1/2 cups flour, unsifted 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon sal...
  • Parker House Rolls (Omni Parker House Hotel, Boston)
  • PARKER HOUSE ROLLS 6 cups all-purpose flour (about) 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 packages active dry yeast 1 cup margarine or butter (2 sticks), softened 1 large egg In a large bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups flour, sug...
  • Spicy Chicken with Coconut Lime Sauce
  • SPICY CHICKEN WITH COCONUT LIME SAUCE 4 chicken thighs 4 chicken drumsticks 3 tablespoons peanut oil 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1/2 cup salsa 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 dried red hot peppers 1 teaspoon curry powder...
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  • Chili's Quesadilla Explosion Salad (copycat recipe)
  • CHILI'S QUESADILLA EXPLOSION SALAD Menu Description: Fajita-marinated chicken, corn relish, cheese, cilantro, tomato, crispy tortilla strips, chipotle-ranch drizzle, cheese quesadilla wedges, citrus-balsamic...
  • Chile Ginger Jam
  • We enjoy - CHILE GINGER JAM 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 tablespoon sunflower oil 3 red chillies, finely chopped 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1 lime, juiced rind and juice of one orange (I omit th...
  • Greek Yogurt and Cherry Smoothies (using beet juice)
  • GREEK YOGURT AND CHERRY SMOOTHIES 12 oz red cherries, fresh, pitted, frozen 1/2 oz beet juice, fresh 8 1/2 oz 2 % Greek yogurt 3 oz wildflower honey (optional) 3 Tbsp almonds, sliced, toasted (for garnish) Combine al...
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  • Jalapeno Corn Muffins (using cornmeal and corn)
  • JALAPENO CORN MUFFINS 1 tablespoon softened butter (for greasing muffin tins) 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper 2 cups corn kernels (at room temperature) 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1...
  • Hashed Brown Rice (using cooked rice)
  • HASHED BROWN RICE "This is a good as it is fast and easy to make. A crispy dish to serve with broiled steak or chicken." 3 cups cooked rice 3 tablespoons flour 1/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped oni...
  • Grapes Nuts Bars and Homemade Grape Nuts (Janet)
  • I make these a LOT .. varying them each time. Once I spread alayer, topped with fruit-only spread, then more of the bar mix .. and have used many combinations of spices, extracts, etc. They are, to ME, satisfying when lo...
  • Warm Potato Salad with Honey Dressing
  • WARM POTATO SALAD WITH HONEY DRESSING 1/3 cup vinegar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1/8 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce 1 1/2 pounds cooked small new potatoes, cut into h...
  • Apple-Oatmeal Breakfast Pudding Cake (low fat)
  • APPLE-OATMEAL BREAKFAST PUDDING CAKE 1 1/4 cups regular oats 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 cup applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ...
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  • Leeks Braised in Olive Oil and Lemon Juice (Turkish)
  • LEEKS BRAISED IN OLIVE OIL AND LEMON JUICE 2 1/2 pounds leeks 3 small carrots 6 tablespoons fine olive oil 3 tablespoons uncooked rice salt (to taste) 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons lemon juice ...
  • Fruitcake in a Mug (using cake mix)
  • FRUITCAKE MUG MIX "Delightfully sweet and delicately spiced, this mug-made creation is the perfect gift for the fruitcake lovers in your life. Dried pineapple and mango enhance this classic holiday dessert, providing ...
  • Bandera Queso Dip
  • Found in the Dec 2002 issue of Orange Coast Magazine is the recipe as shared by CDM Bandera Chef Nancy Martin. Exact quantities are not given. BANDERA QUESO DIP In mixing bowl: Well-aged grated sharp...
  • Thyme-Basted Ham with Roasted Grapes (using grape jelly)
  • THYME-BASTED HAM WITH ROASTED GRAPES "Enjoy this amazingly delicious – and amazingly easy – ham with roasted potatoes, fresh peas, or steamed asparagus." 1 (6 to 8 pound) cooked bone-in ham, trimmed* Pepper 1/2 cup ...
  • Macaroni Salad for One
  • MACARONI SALAD (Diabetic Friendly) 1 cup cooked macaroni, drained and chilled 2 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese 3 Tbsp. chopped green bell pepper 2 Tbsp. chopped carrots 3 Tbsp. chopped onions 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1 Tbsp...
  • Caramel Salted Nut Bars (using graham cracker crumbs)
  • CARAMEL SALTED NUT BARS 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 cups miniature marshmallows 32 caramels, unwrapped 3 tablespoons milk 1/2 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped Heat ove...
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  • Chewy Pumpkin Biscotti
  • CHEWY PUMPKIN BISCOTTI 3 1/2 cups flour 1 cup almonds, toasted and ground* 2 tablespoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons anise seed, crushed* 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter...