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Spice Cookies with Pumpkin Dip
By Addie
My husband and two kids are sure to eat the first dozen of these cookies, warm from the oven, before the next tray ...
- COOKIES:
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon each ground ginger and cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Additional sugar
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- PUMPKIN DIP:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups pumpkin pie filling
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Creamy Steak Fajitas
By Addie
I have a favorite recipe using steak cubes, mushroom soup, sour cream and green chilies
- 2 cups cubed steak
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10 3/4 oz.)
- 1 small can chopped green chiles
- 1 cup sour cream
Perfect Pie Crust - Never Fail
By Addie
I receive recipes from readers quite frequently, and I read each and every one
- NOTE:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup cold butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 3/4 cup cold vegetable shortening
- 1 egg
- 5 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- You can use 1-1/2 cup Crisco (vegetable shortening)
- instead of the butter/shortening combination.
Tawra's Enchilada Sauce
By Addie
Combine all ingredients in saucepan, mixing well
- 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 5 Tbsp. green pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. salt (more to taste)
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. cumin
Brown Gravy Round Steak
By Addie
"This recipe is sure to be a hit
- 1 1/2 lbs round steaks (inch thick)
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 2 Tablespoons oil
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 2 cups water
- 2 3-oz pkgs brown gravy mix
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoons vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta
By Addie
"I got this recipe from a place that claimed it as a copycat of Chilis Cajun Chicken Pasta, so I had to try it, and
- 12 ounces penne
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 firm-ripe roma tomatoes, cored and diced
Basic Turkey Gravy Tutorial
By Addie
There are many diverse and wonderful ways that you can make gravy
- 1/4 cup turkey fat (substitute: vegetable oil or butter)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pan drippings
- 1-2 cups broth
- Salt and pepper
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- Optional Extras: splash of sherry, splash of wine, teaspoon of minced herbs like rosemary, thyme, or sage
Spanish Chicken With Rice and Olives
By Addie
"I most always add in some chorizo or smoked dry sausage to this just to boost up the flavor a bit
- 9 chicken pieces (You can use less)
- Seasoning salt (or use white salt)
- Pepper
- 4-6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
- 1 large red bell peppers, seded and chopped
- 2 teaspoons paprika ( can use more)
- 2 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes ( optional or to taste)
- 2 cups uncooked converted white rice ( Uncle Ben's is best)
- 1 1/4 cups dry white wine
- 1 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced ( or to taste)
My Favorite Corn Muffins
By Addie
"This recipe was handed down to me from my mother
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 6 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups biscuit baking mix
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2/3 cup milk
Raspberry Chocolate Thumbprints
By Addie
1. Cream butter and sugar together
- 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/3 cup seedless raspberry preserves
- 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips