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Deep Dark Chocolate Caramels
By Vanetta
Makes about 150 Directions Spray an 11 3/4-by-16 1/4-inch baking pan with vegetable-oil spray
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 2 1/2 cups light corn syrup
- 4 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound plus 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped in small pieces
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces
- Vegetable-oil cooking spray
FAMOUS DAVE’S CREAMY SWEET & SOUR COLESLAW
By Vanetta
Toss cabbage and carrot in a bowl
- 10 cups chopped shredded red and green cabbage.
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 2 cups miracle whip
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tbls prepared horseradish
- 1 tbls dry mustard
- 1 tbls white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 celery seeds
CHOCOLATE CRINKLES
By Vanetta
Combine oil, chocolate and sugar
- 1/2 C. Oil
- 4 chocolate squares, unsweetened, melted
- 2 c. Sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp. Vanilla
- 2 c. Flour
- 2 tsp. Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1 c. Nuts, crushed
- 1 c. Powdered sugar
TURKEY HOT DISH
By Vanetta
MAXINE
- 3-1/2 # turkey, cooked & cut up
- 1 can Cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of celery soup
- 3/4 c. miracle whip
- Onion rings
- 2 pkg. frozen broccoli
- 1 T. lemon juice
- Slices of cheese
Yuletide Spiced Brandy Liqueur
By Vanetta
Adapted from the Christmas Spiced Brandy recipe in “Classic Liqueurs” by Cheryl Long and Heather Kibbey
- The zest of half of a tangerine (Only use the colored part of the peel. Avoid the white pith.)
- 4 broken cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole allspice berries
- 2 whole cloves
- 2 juniper berries
- a 2 inch piece of fresh ginger root, grated (or 2 Tablespoons dried ginger pieces)
- 2 black peppercorns
- 1 scraping fresh grated nutmeg
- 2 cups brandy
- 1/2 cup raw (turbinado or demerara sugar)
- 1/2 cup water
Miracle Whip
By Vanetta
Using a blender or electric mixer, blend egg yolks, salt, sugar and 1 tablespoons of the lemon juice
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups oil 1 1/2 tablespoons flour or 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons vinegar salt
BEEF FAJITAS
By Vanetta
In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 12 ounces beef sirloin, select grade, cut into strips 1/2 inch wide and 2 inches long
- 1 red onion, cut into strips
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
- 4 whole-wheat tortillas, about 8 inches in diameter, warmed in the microwave
- 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup salsa
- teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
TURKEY TENDERLOIN WITH WHISKEY-CHERRY SAUCE
By Vanetta
Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat
- 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1-1/2 pounds turkey tenderloin, (see Tip)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pitted and chopped fresh or frozen cherries
- 1 cup cranberry juice, divided
- 1/4 cup whiskey
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
DEEP-DISH APPLE PIE
By Vanetta
To prepare crust: Whisk whole-wheat flour, 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon s...
- For the crust:
- 1-1/4 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
- 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 tablespoons ice water
- For the filling:
- 6 cups thinly sliced peeled McIntosh apples (about 2 pounds)
- 6 cups thinly sliced peeled Granny Smith apples (about 2 pounds)
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground allspice
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten, for brushing
BEEF KEBABS WITH GINGER-SOY SAUCE
By Vanetta
For the ginger-soy sauce, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, honey, ginger and black pepper in a small saucepan
- 2/3 cup lite soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin tips , cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 12 bamboo (soaked in water) or metal skewers
- 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 Vidalia onion, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 24 small button mushrooms