Thanks to Ruth, not only my grandma but my friend and inspiration. To make 7 quarts/1 canning batch: 60 small, 50 medium or 35 large pickling cucumbers7 garlic cloves1 onionfresh or dried dill (stems and flowers)7 teaspoons dill seeds (1…
PrintAmazing! And pretty! 1 pkg. Strawberry Lemonade Kool-Aid1 c sugar1 1/3 c water2 c pineapple juice1/3 c crushed pineapple (optional)1 1/3 c Sprite In large pitcher mix Kool-Aid, sugar, water and pineapple juice until sugar is dissolved. Pour into freezer…
PrintFresh peaches… preserved! This recipe follows the MCP Pectin instructions as I have found it to be my favorite kind of pectin. If you use a different kind of pectin, follow those instructions. Also helpful: freezer jam tips here or…
PrintIt’s not just fried, it’s deep fried! We’ve tried homemade macaroni and cheese. Heavenly. We’ve even fried it. Divine. But, my friends, you are about to enter a whole new world of delicious. This is mind-blowing, life-altering stuff: deep fried…
PrintAn easy way to dress up your salads or desserts! My favorite way to eat these? Strawberry Spinach Salad. 1 T butter1 c chopped pecans1 T + 1/4 c brown sugar1/4 c granulated sugar1/2 t salt Melt butter in saucepan…
PrintOoey gooey… 1/3 c unpopped popcorn1 cup butter or margarine1 1/3 c brown sugar1/2 c Karo light corn syruppinch salt Pop popcorn using air or oil popper. Remove unpopped kernels. Place in large bowl and set aside. In saucepan over…
PrintStirring the filling in this recipe may very well give you carpal tunnel, but it will be a small price to pay. It’s insanely good! Tastes like the real thing. Which, as my friend pointed out, I could just buy…
PrintAhhhhhhhh… 2 pounds chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces Marinade:1 c orange juice1/4 t orange zest4 t soy sauce1/2 t sesame oil1 t salt Sauce:1½ c orange juice1/4 t orange zest1 c chicken broth2 T sugar2½ T honey2 T soy…
PrintMust. Plan. Ahead. But worth it! 10 c thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes (4-5 medium potatoes)1 can cream of chicken soup1/4 c finely chopped onion1 c milk1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted2 c grated cheddar cheese1/2 t salt1/2 t pepper…
PrintIntimidating? Nah. Canning is just boiling… To make one batch of 7 quarts of canned tomatoes (can cut recipe in half if canning pint jars):21 pounds tomatoes14 T bottled lemon juice or 3½ t citric acid* (I use bottled lemon…
PrintPair with tortilla chips for an instant snack. FYI: The peppers you choose will vary the spiciness of this salsa. Anaheim and jalapenos will give you a fairly mild salsa. Turn up the heat with poblanos or serranos. Select only…
PrintPerfect for parties! Or weekends, holidays, Mondays, evenings…. haha! 1 16-oz. can traditional refried beans2 avocados1 lemon1 1/2 c sour cream1/2 c mayonnaise1 T taco seasoning1 can olives, sliced4 green onions, chopped1 tomato, chopped1 1/2 c grated cheddar jack cheesetortilla…
PrintAhh… hello fall! 2 eggs1/2 c canned pumpkin2 T sugar1/8 t cinnamon1/8 t nutmeg1/8 t ginger1 c milk1 3/4 c Bisquick1/4 c vegetable oil Beat eggs on high speed for 5 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Stir in remaining…
PrintPerfect with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream! Bottom layer:6 medium peaches4 T sugar1 T butter Topping:2/3 c flour1/2 c packed brown sugar1/2 cup butter2/3 c oats vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipping cream, optional Butter 10 x 10ish baking…
PrintLight and fluffy! Also makes great orange rolls 2 T yeast1 t + 1/2 c sugar2 c milk1/2 cup butter1 t salt3 eggs5 1/2 c flouradditional butter for brushing on rolls Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1/2 cup…
PrintFrosting… on rolls?! Plus, an invisible glaze on the bottom. Incredible!! Also makes great plain rolls Base glaze:1/2 cup butter, melted1 c sugar1/4 t orange rind Dough:2 T yeast1 t + 1/2 c sugar2 c milk1/2 cup butter1 t salt3…
PrintAbsolute heaven! 1 cube butter/margarine1 ½ cups heavy cream2 T cream cheese1 t garlic powder½ cup grated parmesan1 ½ cups grated mozzarella cheesesalt and pepper Combine butter, cream, and cream cheese in saucepan. Using whisk, stir over medium/low heat until smooth. Add…
PrintDreamy, really. Dough:1½ t yeast5 T + 1 t sugar1 egg3 T butter1/4 c milk1/2 t salt2 – 2½ c flour Toppings:1 cube butter1/2 t garlic salt1/2 c grated parmesan cheeseadditional butter to brush on cooked breadsticks Mix yeast and…
PrintThree brilliant flavors! For each serving:1 Kraft caramel3 candy corns2 whole (or 4 halves) salted peanuts Pop all ingredients into your mouth at once. The. End.
PrintQuick and delicious! 2 c cooked chicken, shredded1 10.75-oz. can cream of chicken soup, undiluted1 c cheddar cheese, grated1 5-oz. can evaporated milk1/2 c chopped celery1/3 c finely chopped onion1 4-oz. can green chiles1 packet taco seasoning1 bag tortilla chips…
PrintSometimes when life gets you down, it can help to go back and remember the good times. Pull out old scrapbooks or photo albums. Reminisce about the fun things that have happened in your life. The good times. With the…
PrintMore an idea than a recipe… but delicious all the same! For each serving:2 scoops Dreyer’s vanilla ice cream1 fresh peach, peeled and chopped Scoop ice cream into bowl. Top with peaches.
PrintFresh and fabulous! 3 medium Russet potatoes, baked (see baked potato tips)3 T butter1 c diced sweet onion2 T flour4 c chicken broth2 c water1/4 c cornstarch1 1/2 cups instant mashed potatoes1 t salt1/2 t pepper1 – 1½ c half-and-half…
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