Recipes by maria Long

	Cheddar Corn Chowder-Barefoot Bloggers by maria Long Cheddar Corn Chowder-Barefoot ContessaOctober 8, 2009 by Maria @ Close to HomeThis month’s first Barefoot Blogger recipe, submitted by Jill of My Next Life, took me off guard as I am not on the mailing list and when I got to it I realized I needed to make it and blog about it in 2 days. Well to my surprise you can purchase most of the…	2 votes 819 views
	Hot Cocoa Cones by maria Long Hot Cocoa ConesA great treat for neighbors, hostess gifts, baby sitters or teachers is a hot cocoa cone, also known as Candy Cane Soup. You can use purchased cocoa mix or you can make some yourself. Each homemade recipe made 7 cones. --they retail for 4.99 at the stores.mashed up candy cane- optionalPlace one cone baggie into a tall…	2 votes 816 views
	Apples, Apples, Apples by maria Long I received some apples from a friend who went to the local apple orchard a few weeks ago and have been meaning to write about the two things I baked up immediately afterward.The first was Praline Apple Bread http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1918535that was in a recent Southern Living…	2 votes 613 views
	Warning: Addictive Toffee by maria Long As we are getting overloaded with the holidays I thought I would share a few of the treats from last year. Let me know if you tried any last year and what your friends thought.I have had several requests for this recipe and let me tell you most people can not eat just one! Unless you have made these before or know someone who has…	2 votes 925 views
	Barefoot Blogger Challenge-Recipe3 Peanutbutter & Jelly Bars by maria Long The third recipe I chose from the 5 Barefoot Blogger Challenge was the Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars. I knew making the whole recipe would be detrimental to my waist line so I decided to only make 1/2. The recipe is easily halved and I read on one of…	1 vote 264 views
	I discovered a new product, canned buttermilk by maria Long I recently read a quick tip to have powdered buttermilk in your pantry. Well I rarely use buttermilk unless I am baking a cake and you end up wasting the rest of the carton. Sometimes I have made sour milk simply by adding vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk. This is even a better solution. Saco Cultured Buttermilk Blend. You do…	1 vote 388 views
	Barefoot Blogger Challenge-Recipe 1 Chicken Chili by maria Long As many of you know I am part of a blog, BAREFOOTBLOGGERS that tests Ina Garten recipes. This month we have a challenge to do 5 predetermined recipes in a week. The first one I accomplished was the Chicken Chili. With the temperatures going down this was an easy pick. I have never made a chicken chili before so I was a little…	2 votes 932 views
	Halloween Oreo Truffles by maria Long My children had the day off of school and I thought we would make a Halloween treat. I love holiday themed recipes so it was a matter of finding out what I had in my house and did not have to go to the grocery store. My friend has made this recipe for a Christmas Cookie exchange and since I had most what I needed to make it I thought…	2 votes 749 views
	Cherry/Grape Tomatoes by maria Long 1. Cut tomatoes in half and place on roasting pan. Drizzle with oil and roast at 200 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours or until blistered.2. Cook orzo according to package directions.3. Combine orzo with tomatoes and oil from the pan. Toss with basil. Let cool. Add a little extra olive oil if needed.4. When cooled, toss with feta. Serve.	2 votes 773 views
	Make-ahead Cranberry Scones by maria Long PagesMake-ahead Cranberry SconesMy first recipe I tried from my sweepstakes reward, Make-ahead Meals for the Busy Moms was Cranberry Scones. I have actually never made scones before so I was thrilled to give it a try. The great part about these is that you can make them the night before for a yummy treat the next morning with little…	1 vote 460 views

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