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Mincemeat Cookies ~ The Old Fashioned Way by Amos MillerI have always loved mincemeat - pie with vanilla ice cream or cookies and cocoa. This is how we make them, except here I will substitute Borden's Nonesuch Mincemeat, or Robertson's (preferred) in a jar instead of homemade mincemeat. You can substitute your favorite shortening (vegetable works great) while I will use rendered leaf… |
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Best Butterball Turkey and Gravy Ever by myra byankaA friend has an oven too small to cook a large turkey, so she gave me her 22 lb. Premium Butterball to cook. Since Butterballs come pre-basted with a saltwater solution, there's no need to brine or salt it. I decided to cook it on a low heat and it turned out fabulous. |
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Vegetable Crudités Platter by Mary Frances HartHere is a platter that was successful at a Thanksgiving dinner. Use whatever is in season and colorful. |
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Creole Perfect Sweet Potato Pie by Amos MillerI have made this recipe for years. There is none better - or so I've been told by some serious and knowing Creole cooks. And while some may say "Well, it sounds just like a pumpkin pie recipe", they are sorely mistaken. This, my friends, is a Creole Sweet Potato Pie. This is the way to eat your vegetables! Vegetables and… |
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Lime Gelatin with Pears and Cherries by Salad FoodieMy aunt made this gelatin frequently in winter especially during the holidays, and with its predominant green and red colors, it makes an appealing luncheon dessert. The recipe posted is as close as my memories allowed. However today with the variety of health issues guests may have, I frequently offer 2 versions, the one below and a… |
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Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies - HIGH ALTITUDE STYLE by Salad FoodieThink you can't improve on the Original Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe? You can if you live at a high altitude (3500 to 6000 feet) and you make the recommended adjustments by the Nestle Company. I have made these cookies since I was young… |
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Peanut Butter Potato Candy by Stan JenkinsThis is a delicious candy you don't have to cook or bake. People are often surprised to know the white is made of potatoes and not cream cheese. |
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Carrot Cake the Ultimate by Amos MillerWhat a way to eat your vegetables! I work hard, try to eat a well-balanced diet, get plenty of exercise and watch my weight. I also absolutely love a great carrot cake, so what are ya gonna do...?. This looks like alot of stuff, but it is just some dry and some wet ingredients. Do not be deterred! Press on! This recipe… |
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Pineapple Stuffing by Denise SherinMy sister-in-law 1st started making pineapple stuffing for our family and it was a perfect addition to our Holiday Ham and Cabbage dinners. We love it, it's a nice change from our usual savory bread stuffing. The kids love it too! |
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Stevia Simple Syrup by Organic Cocktail RecipesSimple Syrup is a must-have for anyone who wishes to make cocktails. It's a staple ingredient for many popular drinks such as mojitos and old-fashioneds, but really, it's good for any cocktail that you wish to sweeten. |
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Fantastic Philly Hoagie Dip by Denise SherinGrowing up in a suburb outside Philadelphia, you have hoagies..and really great hoagies! Here in Maryland they have subs...they are NOT hoagies! This dip is the closest thing to a real hoagie taste, as long as you serve it with good bread. If you order a hoagie in the philly area you have it with Mayo, oil or oil and… |
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Thrifty Pound Cake by Denise SherinMy Mom says this is the best Pound Cake she has ever had. This recipe comes from my Italian neighbor Mrs.Salfi. She was a genius when it came to baking. Cakes, cookies, apple dumplings, apple fritters, pies, cakes,breads etc you name it she made it. My Mom has tried many pound cake recipes but always comes back to this one because it… |
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Creole Rice Pudding by Amos MillerNEVER throw day-old rice away! Next time you have that extra-large Chinese take out and you have some of that white rice left over, you have the base of a fabulous rice pudding, New Orleans-style! This is NOT the junk you have to choose from for dessert ("jello, rice pudding, sherbet") after the regrettable meal at the greasy spoon… |
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Apple Crisp – Microwave Quick! by Salad FoodieI haven’t found a quicker apple crisp recipe that tastes as good (or better) than oven-baked. Simple prep and fast cooking make this a perfect dessert when you’re short on time. Plus you can make it year round as the microwave won't heat up the kitchen. |
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Benefits of Fruit Based on His Skin Color by Ranyyou eat the fruit and have content different nutrients. If you read through this article, then you will get a recipe or strategy to pick the fruit you should eat when you are short on nutrition |
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