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Maple Vinaigrette
By TheresaJ
In small bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper; set aside
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) grainy mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
WD-40 Uses
By TheresaJ
WD-40 USES: 1. Protects silver from tarnishing
- Great Uses for W-40
Baked Brie with Pecans
By TheresaJ
Toasted pecans and maple syrup complement the creamy Brie in this hors d'oeuvre
- •1 small wheel of Brie or Camembert (about 9 ounces)
- •1/2 cup pecan pieces
- •3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
- •3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- •crackers or sliced baguette, for serving
Gingerbread Caramels
By TheresaJ
Lightly coat a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray
- 4 cups (2 pints) heavy cream
- 2 cups light corn syrup
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Vegetable-oil cooking spray
Tilapia
By TheresaJ
Satisfy your taste buds and set your metabolism on fire with this delicious recipe! Cayenne, ginger and mustard are
- 1/4 cup / 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 tsp / 5 ml paprika
- 1 tsp / 5 ml ginger
- 1 tsp / 5 ml fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tsp / 5 ml dried mustard
- 1 tsp / 5 ml oregano
- 1 tsp / 5 ml chili powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 4 tilapia filets, thawed
Uses for Coffee Filters
By TheresaJ
11. Protect China - separate your good dishes by putting a coffee filter between each dish
- 1 1. 1. Diffuse the flash on a camera. When you’re taking a close-up, soften the brightness by placing a coffee filter over the flash.
- 2 2. 2. Strain wine from a bottle with a broken cork. Place the filter over a pitcher or a carafe and slowly pour the wine into it.
- 3 3. 3. Serve popcorn or other snacks. The filters act as disposable bowls, so there’s no dishwashing.
- 5 5. 5. Heat up leftovers in the microwave. Use a filter as the protective covering over a bowl or a plate.
- 6 6. 6. Prevent soil from draining out of flowerpots. When repotting, place a filter at the bottom, over the drainage hole, then add the soil.
- 7 7. 7. Prevent scuffs and scratches on fine china. Use flattened coffee filters as spacers when you stack your dishes.
- 8 8. 8. Protect hands from Popsicle drippage. Slide the wooden stick of an ice pop through a coffee filter so your hands stay mess-free.
- 9 9. 9. Serve pita sandwiches. A circular filter is the perfect size for carrying a sandwich on the go.
- 10 10. 10. Clean windows and glass when you’re out of paper towels. Coffee filters leave no lint or other residue.
Spicy Cranberry Chicken Drummettes
By TheresaJ
Adding cranberries or cranberry juice to foods can stop the growth of bacteria
- 1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp. hot pepper sauce
- 1 tbsp chili sauce
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 20 chicken drummettes about 2 lbs
Creamy Deviled Eggs
By TheresaJ
Directions 1.Place eggs in a medium saucepan; add cold water to cover by 1 inch
- •8 large eggs
- •1/3 cup light mayonnaise
- •1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- •1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar
- •1 tablespoon minced shallot
- •1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
- •Coarse salt and ground pepper
- •Paprika, for garnish
STRAWBERRY 2 INGREDIENT FUDGE
By TheresaJ
Prepare a 9x9 pan by spray lightly with cooking spray
- 1 (16 oz) can of strawberry frosting
- 1 12 oz bag of white chocolate chips
Fruit Salsa with Baked Cinnamon Chips
By TheresaJ
1. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit pre...
- Cinnamon sugar:
- 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
- 2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
- 8 ounces raspberries
- 1 (16 oz) carton of strawberries, diced
- 2 tablespoons white sugar (more or less to taste)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (more or less to taste)
- 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor (I used strawberry)
- 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas
- melted butter or butter flavored cooking spray
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cinnamon