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Apple Brown Betty
By mamawoolie
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 1 1/2 to 2 sticks salted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for greasing
- 8 slices hearty wheat bread, diced
- 3 apples, preferably Granny Smith, peeled, cored and diced
- 1 1/2 packed cups brown sugar, plus more if needed
Short Rib Chili-Giada's
By mamawoolie
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 3 pounds meaty short ribs, with bone
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 2-ounce package dried New Mexico chiles (about 8), stemmed, seeded and cut or torn into pieces
- 2 large dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and cut or torn into pieces
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 large cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 cup beef broth (preferably organic)
- 2 tablespoons dark agave
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee
- One 15 to 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- Adobo sauce, from can of chipotle chiles, optional
- Chopped green onions
- Creamy Corn Polenta, recipe follows
- Coarsely grated bittersweet chocolate, such as Lindt
- Garnishes, such as lime wedges, sour cream, chopped cooked bacon, chopped red and/or green jalapenos
Chicken Piccata
By mamawoolie
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- INGREDIENTS
- 2-4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 pound total)
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup flour
- Salt and pepper
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or dry white wine
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brined capers
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
cucumber herb vinaigrette
By mamawoolie
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- 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oilsee savings
- 2 tablespoonsred-wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoonschopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoonnonfat or low-fat plain yogurtsee savings
- 1 teaspoonDijon mustardsee savings
- 1 teaspoonprepared horseradish
- 1 teaspoonsugarsee savings
- 1/2 teaspoonsalt
Mom's Chili Beans
By mamawoolie
1 Start with the pinto beans
- 2 cups Pinto beans (uncooked, can also used canned)
- 1 lb ground beef (ground round) or ground turkey
- 2 cups uncooked white rice
- 1 yellow onion - chopped
- 2 cloves garlic - chopped
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 to 2 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 can of tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 Jalapeno pepper (cooked, canned) -sliced (Note concerning the tomatoes and Jalapeno pepper: mom will substitute these on occasion with a cup of Pace brand salsa - works fine)
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro leaves
MERTIE'S GRANOLA RECIPE
By mamawoolie
PREHEAT OVEN AT 350 IN A LARGE BOWL STIR TOGETHER OATS, ALMONDS, COCONUT, PUMPKIN SEEDS, SUNFLOWER SEEDS, PECANS, ...
- 3 CUPS OLD FASHION OATS
- 1/2 CUP SLIVERED ALMONDS
- 1/2 CUP UNSWEETENED FLAKED COCONUTS
- 1/4 HULLED GREEN PUMPKIN SEEDS
- 1/4 CUP SUNFLOWER SEEDS
- 1/2 CRUSHED PECANS OR WALNUTS
- 1/2 TSP CINNAMON
- 1/2 TSP SALT
- 4 TBL UNSALTED BUTTER
- 1/3 CUP HONEY
- 1/2 TSP VANILLA
- 1/2 CUP RAISINS
- 1/2 CUP DRIED CRANBERRIES
Maille® Vinaigrette Dressing
By mamawoolie
Mix Maille® Old Style or Honey Dijon Mustard, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice and a pinch of salt until well blended
- tablespoon Maille® Old Style Mustard or Honey Dijon Mustard, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Splash of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Mom's Baked Apple Slices
By mamawoolie
As you slice up the apples, check for their flavor
- 4 cups of peeled, sliced apples - use apples that cook up well, like Fuji or Jonagold
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
Grandma's Lemon Meringue Pie
By mamawoolie
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 egg yolks, beaten
- 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
- 4 egg whites
- 6 tablespoons white sugar
Amish Friendship Bread III
By mamawoolie
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 apples - peeled, cored and finely chopped