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Apple Brown Betty
By Nanasjoy
In bowl, toss bread crumbs with butter;spread one-quarter in 8-inch square glass baking dish
- 3 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 8 cups thickly sliced peeled apples(about 3 lbs)
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch each allspice and nutmeg
- 1/4 cup apple juice or water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Sweet Apple BBQ Chicken
By Nanasjoy
Heat grill. In small saucepan, combine barbecue sauce and apple juice concentrate and blend well
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate
- 3 to 3 1/2 lbs. cut up frying chicken, skin removed if desired
Mashed Potato Balls
By Nanasjoy
Instructions Mix mashed potatoes, green onion, and ¼ cup of the bacon crumbles
- 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 4 oz block cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 lb bacon cooked, crumbled, divided
Lean But Luscious Chocolate Brownies
By Nanasjoy
A surprisingly secret ingredient-strained baby food plums-provides a convenient way to add luscious texture to brow...
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 jar(41/2 oz/128ml)strained baby food plums
Chocolate Caramel Cookies
By Nanasjoy
The fudge exterior of this cookie hides a decadent surprise --- ooey-gooey melted caramel
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp each baking soda and salt
- 3 chocolate covered caramel bars such as Caramilk, chilled
Cucumber Herb Salad
By Nanasjoy
Peel, quarter and seed cucumbers; chop and place in large bowl
- Dressing:
- 4 cucumbers ( about 3 lbs )
- 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
Pumpkin Gingerbread
By Nanasjoy
In a medium bowl, beat egg and oil
- 1 egg
- 2-1/2 tbsp canola oil
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/3 cup pumpkin
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
By Nanasjoy
Instructions Combine flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and thyme in a big ziplock bag
- 2 pounds Stew Meat (or 2 pounds any lean roast cut into 1 inch or so squares)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- cooking oil (about 4 teaspoons)
- (2) 14 ounce cans beef broth
- 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes quartered or diced (1 inch or so)
- 1 pound bag baby carrots
- 1 white onion diced large
- 2 cups frozen peas
Pumpkin Cinnamon Overnight Pull-Apart French Toast with Vanilla Maple Butter
By Nanasjoy
For the French Toast - In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter, about 1 minute
- For the French Toast
- 8 about 8 cups bread, diced in 1 1/2- to 2-inch pieces, or about 12 ounces (French bread, a French Baugette, or a crusty and hearty bakery-style bread is necessary; something that can stand up to overnight soaking without disintegrating)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- For the Vanilla Maple Butter (double the batch if you love syrup)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Spinach Pasta Salad
By Nanasjoy
SERVING: Makes six (6) 1 cup servings
- Dressing:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2-4 teaspoons white sugar - Or use Honey to taste or Stevia
- 1/8 teaspoon each: paprika, onion powder
- 1 tablespoon poppyseeds
- Salad:
- 5 ounces fresh spinach (half a 10 ounce bag)
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges - or fresh Cuties or Halos
- or 1 cup of pomegranate seeds
- 1 large Granny Smith Apple
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup pecans
- Optional: Feta cheese & Orecchiette (little ears) pasta