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Herbed Peasant Bread Recipe
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The recipe for this beautiful flavorful loaf came from our daughter-in-law, Karen
- Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°) plus 2 tablespoons warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Melted butter
Hearty Ten-Vegetable Stew
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Kale or curly-leaf spinach can be substituted for the chard; if using kale, discard the stems and simmer for ad add...
- 1 lb. white mushrooms, sliced thin
- 2 tbsp canole oil
- Salt
- 8 oz. swiss chard, stems and leaves separated, stem
- chopped tine and leaves cut into 1/2 " pieces
- 2 onions, minced (about 2 cups)
- 1 celery rib, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 carrot, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced 1" thick
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1/2"
- pieces
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp minced fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
- 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 c. dry white wine
- 3 c. vegetable broth
- 2 1/2 c. water
- 8 oz. red potatoes (about 2 medium) cut into 1" pieces
- 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
- 8 oz. celery root, peeled and cut into 1" pieces
- bay leaves
- 1 zucchini, seeded and cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- pepper.
Cream-Filled Witches' Hats
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Short on time? Fill hats with creamy chocoate whipped topping instead
- 1 3/4 c. whipping cream, divided
- 6 oz pkg. milk chocolate chips
- 4 - 1 oz sqs semi-sweet baking chocolate, chopped 1/2 tsp shortening
- 12 chocolate-coated ice cream cones
- 12 thin chocolatewfer cookies
- Garnish: candy sprinkles
Raspberry Chocolate Torte
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Wow holiday guests with this striking cake that looks fancy but is easy to decorate
- GLAZE:
- Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup baking cocoa
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 4 teaspoons raspberry gelatin
- 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
- TOPPING:
- 2 cups (12 ounces ) semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cartons (8 ounces each) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
Homemade Tomato Sauce
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Combine the tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery, parsley, and salt in a large stockpot, over medium eat, and cook, st...
- 12 lbs very rip tomatoes, preferably plu tomatoes, cut into chunks
- 2 large onions, cut into peices, coarsely chopped
- 3 carrots, cut into small rounds
- 3 celery stalks, cut into small pieces
- 1 c. loosely, packed falt-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp coarse salt, or more to taste
- small bunch of basil, stemmed (20-30 leaves)
- 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
Cucumber Dill Bread
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The traditional flavors of a Scandinavian smorgasboard-cucumber, dill, and sour cream- reprise in a bread that requ...
- 1 c. coarsely shredded, seeded cucumber
- 2/3 c water
- 1/2 c sour cream
- 4 c. bread flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp active dry yeast or bread machine yeast
Savory Pumpkin Ravioli Recipe
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This pumpkin ravioli recipe may sound complicated, but if you organize yourself, it really isn't
- FILLING:
- Ingredients
- 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small pie pumpkin (about 2-1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 teaspoons chopped shallot
- 1/3 cup butter, cubed
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
- 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 small bay leaf
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- SAUCE:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
Southwestern Bean Salad Recipe
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My daughter gave me the recipe for this hearty, zippy salad
- DRESSING:
- Ingredients
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (16 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 1 medium red onion, diced
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 3/4 cup thick and chunky salsa
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Stacie’s Spaghetti Pie
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Toss cooked spaghetti with oil in a large bowl; add sauce, vegetables, mozzarella, garlic and seasonings
- 8-oz. pkg. spaghetti, cooked
- 2 t. olive oil
- 1 c. favorite pasta sauce
- 1 c. sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 c. black olives, chopped
- 1/4 lb. mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 2 t. garlic, minced
- 1/2 t. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 t. seasoning salt
- 1/4 t. red pepper flakes
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 c. milk
- 3/4 c. sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Cornmeal Scrapple Recipe
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I grew up in a German-Dutch community and this dish was a favorite there
- 1 cup white or yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2-3/4 cups boiling water
- 8 ounces bulk pork sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled
- All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Maple syrup, optional