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GINGERBREAD CAKE
By Shirl
This dark moist cake combines the old fashioned flavors of ginger and mo lasses," says Ila Alderman of Galax, ...
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whipped Topping
Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe
By Shirl
# In a Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain
- 3 * 3 pounds Italian sausage links, cut into 3/4-inch slices
- 4 * 4 medium green peppers, cut into thin strips
- 1 * 1 medium onion, thinly sliced and quartered
- 1 * 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 * 1 tablespoon Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 * 3 tablespoons chicken broth
- 6 * 6 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1 * 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Marinated Chicken ( for oven or grill)
By Shirl
This Recipe for BBB Chicken (Barbecue, Bake or Broil) can be doubled or tripled
- 1/2 cup salad dressing
- 1/2 cup sodium-reduced soy sauce
- 1/2 dry white wine
- Minced fresh garlic or garlic powder to taste
GLAZED RAISIN- CINNAMON BISCUITS
By Shirl
Mix all ingredients. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet
- Heat oven to 450
- 2 1/2 cups Bisquick
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2/3 Cup milk
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
MRS. SANTA'S RASPBERRY SALAD
By Shirl
Early in day or day ahead: Into medium bowl, evenly sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup water; let stand 1 min...
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1 pkg. raspberry flavor gelatin for 8 servings
- 1 8 ounce can crushed pineapple
- 1 3 ounce can pecans, chopped
- 2 10 ounce packages frozen raspberries in syrup
- 1 8 ounce container sour cream
- Small holly leaves for garnish
Classic Cabbage Rolls
By Shirl
I've always enjoyed cabbage rolls but didn't make them since most methods were too complicated
- Prep: 30 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours
- 1 medium head cabbage
- 1-1/2 cups chopped onion, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup V8 juice, optional
Pineapple Lime Velvet Jello Salad Recipe
By Shirl
Add gelatin to boiling water to dissolve
- 1 - 3 oz. pkg lime jello
- 1 c. boiling water
- 1 - 3 oz. pkg cream cheese (soften and beat)
- 2/3 c. crushed pineapple w/juice
- 1/2 c. finely chopped celery
- 1/2 c. heavy cream, whipped
PASTA A LA PASSION
By Shirl
Saute garlic in oil (don't cook too long, garlic will get bitter)
- Garlic
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. chicken breasts, cut in strips (thicker meatier strips)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (small pieces)
- 3/4 cup oil-packed, sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced small
- 1 tsp. Basil
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbs. Butter
- 1/2 lb. bow tie pasta
Orange Pineapple Jello
By Shirl
Drain pineapple, reserving juice
- 1 package 6 oz. sugar-free orange gelatin
- 2 cups boiling water
- 6 ounce frozen Orange Juice Concentrate
- 1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
TOFFEE CHIP COOKIES
By Shirl
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, oil, sugars and vanilla
- 1 cup butter or margarine,
- softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup English toffee bits or
- almond brickle chips