2 2/3 c water 4 t. butter 3 t. sugar 3 t. salt 3 t. yeast flour Mix all ingredients. Kneed. Done. ...

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Makes One Gallon 1/2 cup cold water 2 t. unflavored powdered gelatin (Knox Gelatin) 4 lbs. fruit (I used raspberries with 8oz blueberries + 1/2 cup water to make up 4 lbs.) 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 t. salt 4 cups water 1/2 cup lemon juice Place the cold water in a small saucepan and sprinkle with the gelatin; set aside. Place the berries...

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Tender White Cake from King Arthur Flour A quicker mixing method for a lovely fluffy white cake almost identical to Grandma Bertha's special white cake on short notice. 2 3/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached Cake Flour Blend 1 2/3 cups sugar; superfine sugar is best 1 Tablespoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 4 large eggs whites plus 1 whole large...

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8 cups potatoes, cooked peeled and diced 1 cup mayonaise 1 t. salt 1/2 t. pepper 1 lb. mild cheddar cheese cubed (I use 3/4 lb.) 1/2 cup chopped green onion (green are best) Toss ingredients and place in 9x13 pan. Bake 325 for 1 hour. Can be made ahead and frozen. Garnish with 4-6 slices crumbled cooked bacon and 1/2 cup black...

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INGREDIENTS 8 tablespoons butter 12 cloves garlic pressed  16 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into 6 pieces  4 cup milk  12 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 2 teaspoons salt, more to taste, if needed DIRECTIONS Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, taking care not...

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Caramelize 1 large onion Briefly Saute 3 zucchinis Saute one large beet Fry 4 large tomatoes in hot oil Chop 1/2 cup basil Season and Serve Vegetables on top of 1 lb. noodles topped with White Cheese Sauce ...

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2 cups of basil 1 cup walnuts 4 cloves garlic 1 cup olive oil 1 1/3 cups of fresh grated parmesan cheese 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup hot water Process basil, walnuts and garlic. Add olive oil in a slow steady stream. Add parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and process. Add cream and hot water and process...

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1 large jar Picante sauce (medium or hot) - I used homemade but store bought is fine 1 16oz. can black-eyed peas, drained 1 16oz. can black beans, drained 1 16oz. can white hominy, drained (I use 1/2 can white and 1/2 can yellow hominy) 1 cup dices green bell pepper 1-2 whole diced banana peppers 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped...

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Saute 2 medium onions in 1 stick butter. Add 1/2 cup flour and 1 T. salt to 3 1/2 cups chicken broth. Add to onions and boil. Add 2 cups Half & Half and 3 cups chicken and boil. Pour on top of 1 lb. cooked noodles in a 9x13 pan. Top with 1 1/2 cup parmesan cheese and bake @ 450 degrees for...

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10 lbs. tomatoes 8-10 green peppers 6 med. onions 8-10 jalapeno peppers 12 cloves garlic 1/2 cup vinegar 2 tsp. cumin 2 tsp. salt Chop and bring to boil. Process 15 minutes. Makes 7+ quarts. ...

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1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon lemon juicesandwich bread, whole grain preferred for four sandwiches1 cup thinly sliced strawberries1/2 pound thinly sliced turkey breast1 avocado, peeled and thinly slicedbaby spinach stems removed Combine the mayonnaise and lemon juice. Spread each of the slices of bread with lemon mayonnaise. Top half the slices with the strawberries, turkey, avocado, and spinach. Place the remaining slices on top...

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2 1/2 lb. chicken breast 1 lb. small shell pasta 3/4 cup thinly sliced celery 3/4 cup chopped red onion 5 oz. dried cherries or cherry flavored Craisins 4 cups baby spinach, stems removed 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted 1 1/2 cups mayo 1 1/4 cups Brianna Poppy Seed Dressing 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Combine may, dressing, salt and...

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Whisk Sauce: 1 cup soy sauce 2/3 cup water 6 T. Sesame Oil 6 T. Honey 6 T. Rice Vinegar 2 T. Fresh Lime Juice 6 cloves minced garlic 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 6 T. Peanut Butter Prepare: 1 cup grated carrots 1 Chopped Green Pepper / 1 Red Pepper 1 thinly sliced onion 1 bunch chopped cilantro Cook 3 lbs. chicken in...

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Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles   by: a Couple Cooks Makes: 2 jars What You Need 2 1-pint wide-mouth mason jars with lids 1 pound small cucumbers 3 cloves garlic 1 large handful fresh dill 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns 1 tablespoon sugar 1½ tablespoons kosher salt ⅔ cup white vinegar 4 small chili peppers (optional) 1 cup water What To Do Wash...

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1 lb. rice; soak in lukewarm water right away. 1 large onion, chopped... garlic (no note). In large pan, pour 1/2 - 1 cup oil. Add onion. Saute about 15-20 minutes on med. heat until golden. In the meantime chop meat into bite sized pieces (use about 1 lb. meat). Add this to the pot when onions are done. Cook ~ 20 minutes....

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2 c. salad dressing 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 t. celery seed 2 t. dill seed 1/4 c. vinegar 1 1/2 t. salt 1/2 t. mustard seed 1 cup half and half 1 head of chopped cabbage opt. green pepper, fresh peas, celery, grapes etc. ...

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We've made these repeatedly and they are a remarkably easy favorite! 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 12 tablespoons butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted and cooled slightly 1 scant cup (6 ounces) light brown sugar  1/2 scant cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips...

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Saute: 2 chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 4 cloves garlic Brown: 1 lb. ground beef Simmer beef and vegetables with: 2 quart jars of tomatoes 1 can tomato paste + 1/2 cup warm milk + 2 T. Sugar 2 cups beef broth 1t. salt 1 1/2 t. chili powder Just before serving add: 2 cans chili beans 1 can kidney beans ...

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Actually, the meat was venison, I believe; it was deliciously tender. The sauce is quite simple... fry about 6 oz. of bacon, brown a few pounds of sliced meat, garlic, onion and salt in the bacon grease, add 3 rounded tablespoons flour, a few tablespoons tomato sauce, a cup of beef broth, a tablespoon or worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon paprika and simmer a...

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We make a variation of this with thawed frozen chicken soup base... 2 tablespoons butter 1 yellow onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 stalks celery, diced 1/2 cup diced carrots (about 2 regular carrots or a handful of baby carrots) 3 cups chicken broth 2-3 potatoes, peeled and finely diced (I like to leave the peels on red potatoes, if...

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2/3 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1 t. vanilla 1 cup half & half ...

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Made May 6, 2013; delicious! 2/3 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 3 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 scant t. salt 1 t. baking powder 3/4 t. baking soda 1 1.2 t. cinnamon 3/4 t. allspice 3/4 t. cloves Cream butter and sugars; Add eggs and beat. Alternate dry ingredients with buttermilk. Bake in greased...

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Approximately 3 lbs. potatotes, celery, onions and hard-cooked eggs. Mix with the following dressing: 1 cup mayo 3 T. prepared mustard 1 1/2 t. salt 1 1/2 T sugar 1/2 t. pepper ...

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4 pork chops 2 T. flour 1/2 t. salt 1/4 t. pepper 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 1 onion sliced thin 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes 1 T. lemon juice 3 beef bouillon cubes 3/4 cup boiling water Coat chops with flour and brown. Combine cheese, salt and pepper and sprinkle 2 T. on chops. Cover with potato slices and sprinkle another 2 T....

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2 cups flour 1 cup butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar Combine with pastry blender and pat into 9x13 pan. Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes. While crust is baking mix the following: 2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs juice from 2 lemons (5 T.) 1/4 cup flour 1 t. baking powder dash salt Mix eggs, sugar, salt and lemon juice. Mix flour and...

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1 1/2 cups flour 2 t. cinnamon 2 t. allspice 1 1/2 t. cloves 1 1/2 t. ginger 1/2 t. black pepper, finely ground 1/2 t. baking soda 2 sticks butter 1 t. vanilla 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 3 cups quick oats Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. Sift and add dry...

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2 cups butter 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 3 eggs 2 t. vanilla 5 cups flour 1 1/2 t. soda 1 1/2 t. salt 2 cups chocolate chips Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. In separate bowl whisk flour, soda and salt. Add wet ingredients and chocolate chips and mix. Bake 350 degrees (convection) 10 minutes. ...

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1 cup mayo 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 T. lime juice 1 t. wine vinegar 1 t. sugar 1 garlic clove 1 t. garlic salt 1/8 t. cayenne pepper 1/8 t. black pepper 1/4 t. cumin 1 T. parsley 1 t. dill 1/2 t. beau monde Whip in Blender. ...

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2 lbs. burgers 1 cup beef broth 1 cup water 1/2 cup minute rice 1 small onion 1 small green pepper 6 cloves garlic 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup barbecue 1/4 cup mustard 1/4 cup relish 1/8 cup Worcestershire sauce Brown burger. Saute onion, green pepper and garlic in olive oil. Boil broth and water and add rice, boiling till cooked. Combine all...

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1 lb. seasoned sausage 6 cloves garlic 3 onions 3 green peppers 2 quarts peeled chopped tomatoes (canned or fresh) 3 6oz. cans tomato paste 1/4 sugar (optional and often skipped) 1 T. salt 1/2 t. pepper 1 T. Basil 1 T. Parsley Brown sausage and saute 3 cloves garlic, onions and peppers. Add tomatoes, the last 3 cloves of pressed garlic and...

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A wartime cake often served dashed with powdered sugar and milk: 1 1/2 cups (6 1/4 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 1 cup (7 ounces) sugar 1/4 cup (3/4 ounce) cocoa 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder, optional 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) vinegar 1/3 cup (2 5/8 ounces) vegetable oil 1 cup (8 ounces)...

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1/2 cup butter 1 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 t vanilla 3/4 cup applesauce 2 3/4 cup flour 1 t salt 1/2 t soda 1 t cinnamon 1/4 t cloves 1 cup nuts 1 pkg. chocolate chips Brown Butter Glaze: 1/3 cup butter 2 cups powdered sugar 1 t vanilla 4 T hot water Heat butter over low heat till golden....

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Mix and place in 9x13: 10 cups sliced apples 3/4 cup sugar (depending on the apple you use; 1 cup for Granny Smith, 1/2 cup for Honey Crisp) 3 T flour 1/2 cup water 1 tsp cinnamon Combine: 1 cup quick oatmeal 1 cup flour 1 cup brown sugar 1 stick melted butter 1/2 t soda 1/2 t baking powder 1/2 cup chopped...

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5-7 pound ham 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 2 cups pineapple juice Cook ham in crock pot till defrosted. Add maple syrup and pineapple juice. Just before eating baste ham with juices. (can make a glaze out of juices with flour) ...

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6 lbs. potatoes 2 t salt 1 t pepper 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese 1 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese Mash Potatoes with salt and pepper. Beat cream till stiff peaks form and fold 2/3 of cream gently in potatoes till cream is mostly absorbed. Lightly grease 9x13 pan and spoon in potatoes. (Not flat on top;...

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1 lb. ground pork, beef or venison 1 t salt 1 t seasoned salt 2 cloves minced garlic 2 t sage 1 t black pepper 1/2 t rosemary 1/2 t thyme 1/2 t marjoram (Made for spaghetti sauce 4/4/13; was delicious!) ...

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9 cups milk 1 1/2 cups rice 1 1/2 t salt 3/4 cup sugar cinnamon sugar In crock pot mix rice, milk and salt the night before. Stir occasionally. In the morning, add sugar to taste and serve with milk and cinnamon sugar. ...

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Combine: 4 t salt 2 t paprika 1 t onion powder 1 t dried thyme 1 t white pepper ½ t black pepper ½ t garlic powder ½ t cayenne pepper Olive oil to make a rub Using fingers apply rub under skin, inside and completely over outside of chicken.  Cover. Let marinade in refrigerator at least 3 hours.  Roast and enjoy! ...

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Cream Puff Base: 10 T butter 1 1/3 cups water 2 T sugar 1 1/3 cup flour 6 eggs Cream Mixture: 8 oz. cream cheese 1 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 T Orange zest 1 T Orange Juice Concentrate 1 t vanilla 3 cups whipping cream 2 quarts sliced strawberries Boil water, butter and sugar. Add flour and stir just till smooth. Let...

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5 cups oatmeal 4 t. baking powder 4 eggs 1 cup butter softened 2 cups milk 1/2 cup shredded coconut (Opt.) 1/2 cup brown sugar (if not adding coconut or fruit) 1 diced apple 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cherries, apricots) 2 t. cinnamon Whisk eggs and butter together with fork. Add oatmeal and milk and mix. Add remaining...

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Ingredients 24 medium to large strawberries 8 ounce light cream cheese 1/3 to 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs Directions Remove the tops of all the strawberries and and cut out a cone shape from inside the middle of each strawberry with a paring knife - a little well to be filled with cream cheese mixture....

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