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Blueberry Gelatin Dessert
By brendaz
Light and delicious, this dessert is easy to make and is LOADED with fresh blueberries
- Filling:
- Crust
- 3 cups graham wafer crumbs
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 c. white sugar
- 2 pouches plain gelatin
- 1 cup water, divided
- 2 cups blueberry yogurt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup whipping cream (or one packet of whipped topping, prepared)
- 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2-4 cups blueberries (I used 4 and reserved some for garnish)
Classic Deli-Style Reuben Sandwich
By brendaz
This sandwich just bursts with flavor! The combination of corned beef and sauerkraut is to die for
- 4 slices Pumpernickel bread (you can use Rye if you prefer)
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 6 ounces shaved corned beef (or more if you like to pile it high!)
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained well
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
African Peanut Soup
By brendaz
With it's incredible flavor and bit of heat, this has become my most favorite soup ever! If you enjoy the flavors o...
- 1 1/2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1 cup diced onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp. curry powder
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp. coriander
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1/3 cup white rice
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups diced canned tomatoes
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp. chopped peanuts
Sweet and Spicy Dill Pickles
By brendaz
A spicy, sweeter departure from the standard dill pickle, these also have garlic and pickling spice which make them...
- Brine:
- Small, firm cucumbers
- Dill (2 heads per jar)
- Garlic cloves, peeled (4 per jar or more to taste)
- Jalapeno slices (2 slices per jar or more to taste)
- Pickling spice (2 tsp. per jar)
- 13 cups water
- 5 cups pickling vinegar
- 4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup course salt
Chicken Quesadillas
By brendaz
Super-quick and easy to make, quesadillas make a great weeknight supper
- 6 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 2 cups shredded cheese (I use cheddar or Tex-Mex)
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1/3 cup chopped scallions
- Salsa and sour cream for serving
Fruit and Nut Refrigerator Cookies
By brendaz
Of all the cookies I make, this one is my personal favorite
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 cup shortening (Crisco)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit or chopped mixed glace cherries.
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Perfect Gingerbread (for cookies and houses)
By brendaz
This recipe is excellent both for gingerbread men and and other cookie cut-outs as well as for constructing houses
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 3/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Greek-Style Avocado and Feta Salad
By brendaz
Fresh and tasty, this starter is super-easy to make! You are not limited to these veggies, you can use whatever you...
- 2 avocados
- 1/3 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/3 cup English cucumber, diced
- 1/3 cup sweet pepper (red, yellow or orange), diced
- 2 Tbsp. red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 1 small lemon
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- black olives for garnish
- salt, to taste
Creamed Potatoes
By brendaz
Richer than a scalloped potato, these potatoes are cubed and simmered on the stovetop with heavy cream
- 2 lbs baby potatoes
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1-2 Tbsp fresh or frozen dill weed
- salt and pepper
Royal Icing for Gingerbread Houses
By brendaz
This icing is perfect for cementing gingerbread house pieces and decorating gingerbread men! Super simple and easy ...
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 4 cups icing sugar