7

Oct

Fudge Rasperry Brownies

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5/5

I was looking for something different to make for my husband’s birthday and found this.  It was perfect.  He loves raspberries and brownies  it was a big hit.

Fudge Rasperry Brownies
 
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  • 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1-1/2 cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • ¾ cups raspberry jam (can also use fresh raspberries mashed)
  • ¼ cup fresh raspberries (garnish)

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, melt together butter and chocolate in a microwave.
  3. With a wire whisk, beat in sugar, eggs and vanilla.
  4. Let cool slightly.
  5. Gradually stir in flour and baking powder just to combine.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips.
  7. Spread about ¾ of the batter evenly in 13 x 9 pan that has been coated with a non stick spray.
  8. Carefully spread raspberry jam on top of the batter.
  9. Drizzle remaining batter evenly over jam swirling top lightly with a spoon.
  10. Gently smooth top.
  11. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the top is slightly puffed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  12. Cool completely in the pan on a rack before cutting and enjoying.

Notes
These brownies freeze well. You would never know they had been frozen, they taste just as good

 

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7

Oct

Tartar Sauce-Homemade

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I love making my own tarter sauce.  It is fresh and taste great.

Tartar Sauce-Homemade
 
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Recipe type: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish (homemade :) )
  • 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced onion, relish, lemon juice.
  2. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. You can use immediately or chill.

 

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7

Oct

Chicken Sausage with Potatoes and Sauerkraut

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5/5

The flavor of the dish will vary depending on what type of chicken sausage you choose.  We like sweet apple sausage in this recipe.

Chicken Saugage with Potatoes and Sauerkraut
 
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Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil.
  • 12 ounces (4 links) cooked chicken sausage , halved lengthwise and cut into 2-3 inch pieces.
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, halved and cut into ¼ inch slices
  • 1-1/2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed
  • 1-1/2 cups dry white wine
  • Ground pepper to taste

Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add sausage and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown.
  3. Add potatoes, sauerkraut, wine, and pepper, bring to a simmer.
  4. Cover and cook stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated. About 10 – 15 minutes.

Notes
I sometimes add sliced carrots to the recipe.

 

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6

Oct

Brown Sugar Blueberry Cookies

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5/5

These cookies are wonderful.  I always double the recipe, because it only make one dozen which is not enough for my family.

Brown Sugar Blueberry Cookies
 
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 dozen

Ingredients
  • 1 stick of butter, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-3/4 cups all purpose flour.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ¾ cups fresh blueberries.

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Beat butter and sugar until smooth.
  3. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt and 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon.
  5. Add milk.
  6. If dough is still crumbly and milk 1 teaspoon at a time until it comes together.
  7. Fold in blueberries gently.
  8. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove dough from fridge and roll into 1-1/2 inch balls.
  10. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minute.
  11. Let cool completely

 

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6

Oct

Cowboy Cookies

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5/5

My sister-in-law gave me this recipe.  These cookies are amazing.  They have a little bit of  something that will please everyone’s taste.

Cowboy Cookies
 
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 dozen

Ingredients
  • 1 Cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups oats
  • 1 package chocolate chops
  • 1 cup flaked cocounut

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
  3. Cream together butter and sugars until light and Fluffy.
  4. Mix in eggs and vanilla.
  5. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  6. Add to cream mixture.
  7. Add the oats and mix well.
  8. Stir in chocolate chips and coconut.
  9. Drop dough by teaspoon onto prepared sheet.
  10. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, or until done.

 

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6

Oct

Chocolate Crinkles

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5/5

My son said these are the best cookies with milk.

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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 7 dozen

Ingredients
  • 1 Cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup confectioner sugar

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, mix together cocoa, white sugar, and vegetable oil.
  2. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  3. Stir in vanilla.
  4. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Stir into the cocoa mixture.
  6. Cover dough and chill for at least 4 hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  8. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  9. Roll dough into one inch bowls.
  10. Coat each ball in confectioner sugar before placing onto prepared cookie sheets.
  11. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  12. Let stand on the cookie sheet for a minute before transferring to wire racks to cool.

 

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6

Oct

Fried Cabbage

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5/5

Cabbage was a favorite in my house growing up especially on Saint Patrick’s Day.  I make this to go with my Glazed Corned Beef recipe.

Fried Cabbage
 
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Recipe type: Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Serves: 6

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Stir in sugar, salt and pepper.
  3. Add the cabbage and water.
  4. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

 

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3

Oct

Oatmeal Pancakes

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5/5

These are my kids favorite pancakes.  I add fruit and even mini chocolate chips which the kids really love.

Oatmeal Pancakes
 
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup quick oatmeal
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-1/3 cups milk
  • 1 egg

Instructions
  1. Preheat skillet or pan
  2. Mix together the flour, oatmeal, salt and baking powder.
  3. Add milk and eggs to flour mixture and mix well.
  4. Pour into prepared pan and cook until golden brown,

Notes
If adding fruit, add last and gently stir.

 

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3

Oct

Eggplant Casserole

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4/5

This is nice way to use up eggplant from your garden.  The stuffing and cheese combination are great, especially on a cold winter day.

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Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4

Ingredients
  • 1 large eggplant
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 box cornbread stuffing
  • 1 lb hamburger
  • Cheddar Cheese (or cheese of your choice)

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grease a 2 qt. casserole dish.
  3. Peel and cube eggplant.
  4. Chop onion.
  5. Cook eggplant and onion in boiling water until tender, drain.
  6. Brown hamburger, drain off fat.
  7. Prepare cornbread stuffing according to directions.
  8. Combine all ingredients and put in casserole dish and top with cheese.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese melts.

 

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2

Oct

Glazed Corned Beef

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5/5

Bake with spicy brown mustard and honey which makes a wonderful glaze on the corned beef.

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Recipe type: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Serves: 6-8

Ingredients
  • 3lbs Corned Beef
  • ¼ cup spicy brown mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions
  1. Mix mustard and honey together, set aside.
  2. Lay corned beef fat side up, on a large piece of aluminum foil in a baking pan.
  3. Evenly spread the mustard mixture over the top (reserve some mixture) and sprinkle brown sugar on top.
  4. Wrap the corned beef with foil, leaving a little space on top between the corned beef and the foil.
  5. Bake for 2 hours at 350 degrees.
  6. Open the foil and spread a little more mixture over the top and broil for 2-3 minutes, until top is bubbly and lightly browned.
  7. Let rest for about 10 minutes.
  8. Cut on a cutting board at a diagonal, across the grain of the meat into thin slices.
  9. Enjoy

 

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