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Desserts

pineapple carrot cake

This one comes from my mom and I have yet to try it. But the Bundt Cake pan is a good one for large family gatherings. Mix all together: 2 1/4 cups cake flour 1 1.2 cups sugar 3/4 cup mayo or Miracle Whip 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp allspice or […]

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Breads Desserts

Cherry Rolls

You can make these any flavor you desire. I add a spread of citrus flavored cream cheese under the fruit to Kick it Up a notch. Start with a nice sweet dough. 1 pkg dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water Proof or mix and let bubble. Use your KitchenAid mixer with dough hook to make […]

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Tea Cakes

Family favorite- small powdered sugar covered cookies- also go by a dozen other names- Mexican Wedding Cakes, Tea Cakes, etc. etc. Start with a softened cup of butter. Add 2/3 cup of toasted walnuts or pecans, crushed fine. (Use a food processor if you have one) 1/4 cup of powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 2 […]

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Desserts

Holiday Fudge

Fudge is one treat almost everyone likes. You can customize to your favorite flavors- I like to throw in marshmellows and toasted pecans. Some like peanut butter chips. Start with 3 cups of nice chocolate chips and a 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk. Melt in a double boiler or a good quality pan […]

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Dinners

Flap Steak

This was a first time recipe- found the flap steak in the mark down bin.  Put steak in a zip lock (2 pounds) and add 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 T. red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or jar garlic, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey and some fresh ground pepper.  Keep in […]

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Breads

Sourdough Bread

If you have a week or two to get into making bread- this is the one for you.  Sourdough is a process- a long, long process.  I checked blogs for info and found conflicting instructions and recipes- but the first try, I had a worthy bread to share with neighbors and family.  Start with a […]

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Side dishes

Turkey gravy

Old fashioned turkey gravy- perfect for that leftover hot turkey sandwich, so make plenty!  Once you remove the turkey to rest, put the roasting pan on the stove top.   Using the mashed potato water, the giblet broth, cans of chicken broth, add a couple inches of liquids to the pan- as much liquids as you […]

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Side dishes

Stuffin Stuff

Oh, diet killer.  Depends on how many people you need to please- but a regular recipe is 2 loaves of stale bread- white, wheat, whole wheat- whatever.  Rip or cut into 1 inch cubes.  Let stale in 250 oven if it’s too fresh.  Take all the neck and giblet items from inside the turkey and put […]

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Side dishes

Yummy Yams

Start with a half dozen fresh sweet potatoes or yams.  Cover with cold water and boil until fork tender.  Cook and peel.  Cut large 1 inch slices into your casserole dish.  Melt a stick of butter in a small skillet.  Add a cup of dark brown sugar.  Stir until sugar is melted and blended well.  […]

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Appetizers Breads

Italian Toasts

This is a quick appetizer.   Buy a fresh loaf of herb or whole grain bread and slice into 1/2 inch or smaller slices.  Toast lightly.  Brush toast lightly with olive oil/garlic mixture.  Layer fresh mozerella slices, fresh basil and fresh tomato slices on each piece.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Place in broiler, oven or […]