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APPLE WALNUT CRISP
By JanV
My very favorite apple crisp recipe!
- 5 lbs. Granny Smith (or other) apples, peeled, quartered & cored
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 3 tsp. cinnamon, divided
- 1/4 tsp. grated nutmeg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup walnuts
CHRISTMAS CRYSTAL CANDY
By JanV
Cinnamon-flavored hard candy in Christmas red!
- 4 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 5 drops red food coloring
- 3/4 tsp. oil of cinnamon*
- *Note: Oil of Cinnamon is usually available at drugstores.
TACO SEASONING MIX
By JanV
Save money by making your own taco spice mix
- 4 tsp. minced onion
- 3 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
PRALINE PUMPKIN PIE
By JanV
A nice alternative to traditional pumpkie pie, kicked up a notch with the praline crunch
- Filling:
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 (1-lb.) can pumpkin
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 9" baked pie shell
- Praline Crunch:
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
JAN'S TRIFLE
By JanV
A recipe I concocted last year on Christmas to rave reviews
- 3-4 cups angel food cake cubes
- 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)
- 1 (5.1 oz.) pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 3/4 cup whole milk (or half 'n half)
- 1 pint whipping cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2-3 kiwi fruit, peeled & sliced
- 1 quart strawberries, capped & sliced
- 12 maraschino cherries or other desired garnish
APPLESAUCE SPICE MUFFINS
By JanV
These delicious spiced apple muffins freeze well
- Muffins:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) plus 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped
- Topping:
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
PEACH MUFFINS
By JanV
A special peach muffin topped with a crunchy cinnamon-pecan mixture
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- dash of ground mace
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 (8-oz) carton peach yogurt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dried peaches
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. chopped pecans
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
NUTTY APPLE MUFFINS
By JanV
These muffins may be made ahead and frozen
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanila
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 cup chopped fresh apple
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1 cup coconut
LEMON ICE CREAM PIE
By JanV
A rich, delicious lemon pie!
- 6 Tbsp. butter or margarine
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- dash salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 baked 9-inch pie shell, cooled
- 2 egg whites
- dash salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
EASY CHICKEN PARMESAN
By JanV
A relatively quick cooking chicken dish accented with Parmesan cheese
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup finely chopped bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 stick margarine or butter, melted