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Peanut Butter Cake
By KimberlyB
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F if baking with a metal dish; 325 degrees F if using a glass dish
- Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- Peanut butter (at least 1/2 cup; if using more, decrease shortening by an equal amount)
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- Frosting:
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup peanuts, salted
- 2 cap-fulls vanilla extract
Classic Sandwich Bread
By KimberlyB
*For added whole-grain goodness, substitute great-tasting King Arthur 100% White Whole Wheat Flour for up to half o...
- 3 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour*
- 1/2 cup milk (skim, 1%, 2% or whole, your choice)**
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup hot water, enough to make a soft, smooth dough**
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) melted butter, margarine or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast dissolved in 1 tablespoon warm water OR 2 teaspoons instant yeast
Amish Sticky Buns
By KimberlyB
“Sticky buns” are a common confection in Amish kitchens, although they seem more prevalent in Pennsylvania
- 1 cup milk
- 6 plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 5 plus 1/4 cups flour
- 4 plus 3 plus 1 tablesppoons butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 plus 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup nuts, chopped, optional
Salmon Croquettes
By KimberlyB
1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the bread crumbs and butter; mix well
- 2 (14-3/4-ounce) cans pink or red salmon, drained, boned, and flaked
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2/3 cup instant mashed potato flakes
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
Marshmallow Caramel Popcorn
By KimberlyB
• Microwave brown sugar and butter for 2 minutes, add marshmallows & microwave until melted
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 c. butter
- 9-10 marshmallows
- 12 c. popcorn
Cherry Almond Ricotta Drop Scones
By KimberlyB
1. Preheat oven to 425'. 2
- 1/2 c dried tart cherries
- 1/4 c fresh orange juice
- 1 c ricotta cheese
- 1/4 c packed brown sugar, divided
- 1 tsp grated orange rind
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 c plus 1 TBL fat free buttermilk, divided
- 2 TBL canola oil
- 4.5 ounces whole-grain pastry flour (about 1 cup)
- 3.4 ounces unbleached all purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 TBL baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 TBL cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1/3 c sliced almonds, toasted
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cranberry Pork Loin Chops
By KimberlyB
1. Lightly coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 4 boneless pork loin chops,* cut 1/2 inch thick (about 1 1/4 pounds total)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt*
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup canned whole cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Tequila Lime Chicken
By KimberlyB
Slice open the limes and squeeze the juice into a food processor or blender
- Options for servings:
- 4 limes
- 1 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
- 1/2 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
- 12 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups grated Monterey Jack
- Corn tortillas
- Flour tortillas
- Grated Monterey Jack
- Pico de gallo
- Jalapeno slices
- Lime wedges
- Avocado slices
- Sour cream
Original Homemade Laundry Detergent
By KimberlyB
Thoroughly stir together for 5 minutes and enjoy the results! You can take this a step further and blend the mixtur...
- 1 bar (or 4.5 ounces) of shaved bar soap (a homemade laundry bar, Dr. Bronner’s, Ivory, ZOTE, or Fels-Naptha)
- 1 cup of borax
- 1 cup of washing soda
German Vegetable Soup Recipe
By KimberlyB
In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
- 1 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 can (46 ounces) tomato or vegetable juice
- 3 celery ribs, diced
- 6 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 can (8-1/2 ounces) peas, drained
- 1 can (8 ounces) cut green beans, drained