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Peach Freezer Jam

Posted on October 20, 2011

Fresh 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…

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Filed Under: Fruits, Other

Deep Fried Mac and Cheese

Posted on October 20, 2011

It’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…

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Toasted Sugared Pecans

Posted on October 19, 2011

An 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…

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Filed Under: Desserts, Other, Salads

Soft Caramel Popcorn

Posted on October 14, 2011

Ooey 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…

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Butterfinger Candy

Posted on October 12, 2011

Stirring 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…

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Filed Under: Candies

Orange Chicken

Posted on October 10, 2011

Ahhhhhhhh… 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…

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Scalloped Potatoes

Posted on October 8, 2011

Must. 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…

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Filed Under: Side Dishes, Vegetables

How to Can Tomatoes

Posted on October 6, 2011

Intimidating? 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…

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Filed Under: Tips, Vegetables

Canned Salsa

Posted on October 6, 2011

Pair 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…

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Other, Vegetables

Humor

Posted on October 5, 2011

Incorporating humor into life can make it so much fun. And it will reduce stress. And make any situation bearable. My two favorite forms of humor: 1) finding the funny in everyday life situations and 2) comedy. Finding the funny:…

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Mexican Dip

Posted on October 3, 2011

Perfect 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…

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Filed Under: Appetizers

Pumpkin Pancakes

Posted on October 1, 2011

Ahh… 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…

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Peach Crisp

Posted on September 29, 2011

Perfect 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…

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Maddox Ranch House Rolls

Posted on September 27, 2011

Light 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…

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Orange Rolls

Posted on September 27, 2011

Frosting… 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…

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Alfredo Dipping Sauce

Posted on September 26, 2011

Absolute 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…

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Butter Parmesan Breadsticks

Posted on September 25, 2011

Dreamy, 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…

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Replicated Salted Nut Roll

Posted on September 22, 2011

Three 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.

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Chicken Enchilada Dip

Posted on September 21, 2011

Quick 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…

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Take a Trip Down Memory Lane

Posted on September 19, 2011

Sometimes 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…

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Peaches on Ice Cream

Posted on September 19, 2011

More 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.

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BLTs

Posted on September 16, 2011

Aside from sugar and butter, I think there isn’t a more perfect combination of flavors than the BLT. It is just magic when you mix bacon and tomatoes with mayonnaise. And then add the crunch of lettuce . . ….

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Baked Potato Soup

Posted on September 15, 2011

Fresh 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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Filed Under: Soups

Hash Browns

Posted on September 14, 2011

Crisp … and hearty! The trick to golden crispy hash browns? Potatoes with low moisture (I bake mine first). And let ‘em sit in the pan undisturbed while cooking. Oh, and butter. Plenty of butter. Isn’t that just a good…

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Filed Under: Breakfast

Pumpkin Bars

Posted on September 12, 2011

Oh. My. Heavens! Bars:1 c oil4 eggs2 c canned pumpkin2 c sugar2 c flour1 t baking powder1 t baking soda1/2 t salt1/4 t cinnamon Frosting:1 cup butter or margarine1 8-oz. package cream cheese2 t milk1 1/2 t vanilla8 c powdered…

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Filed Under: Desserts

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