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Autumn Chowder Recipe
By bjnelson55
"When the weather gets chilly, we enjoy 'comfort foods' like this hearty chowder," says Sheena Hoffman of North Van...
- 2 bacon strips, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 medium red potato, cubed
- 1 small carrot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup water
- 3/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1 cup milk
- 2/3 cup frozen corn
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
CHEWY CHOCOLATE-CHERRY COOKIES
By bjnelson55
The tartness of the cherries contrasts with the cocoa and semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2/3 cup dried tart cherries
- 3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
- Cooking spray
FIRST PRIZE DOUGHNUTS
By bjnelson55
From Taste of Home magazine 2010
- TOPPINGS:
- 2 pkg (1/4 oz each) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees F)
- 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110-115 degrees F)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. salt
- 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 4 to 6 Tbsp. water
- Colored sprinkles and/or assorted breakfast cereals
FOUR-CHEESE MACARONI BAKE
By bjnelson55
At only 33¢ a serving, this creamy casserole is a freezer success
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup minced onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups skim milk
- 3/4 cup nonfat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded low-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded nonfat mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
ITALIAN DOUGHNUTS
By bjnelson55
In a large bowl beat ricotta cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth
- 1 15 ounce container ricotta cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cooking oil for frying
- Sifted powdered sugar or granulated sugar or cinnamon/sugar
JEAN’S OATMEAL COOKIES
By bjnelson55
A wonderful recipe. Jean always made these for special occasions
- 2 cups flour
- 1-1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon soda mixed with 1/4 cup hot water
- 2 cups oatmeal
- 1 cup shortening (butter flavored)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
FOCACCIA
By bjnelson55
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and black pepper
- • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- • 1 teaspoon salt
- • 1 teaspoon white sugar
- • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- • 1 pinch ground black pepper
- • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- • 1 cup water
- • 2 tablespoons olive oil
- • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- • 1 cup mozzarella
FRENCH LOAVES
By bjnelson55
From Taste of Home magazine 2010
- 2 Tbsp. active dry yeast
- 2 cups warm water (110-115 degrees F)
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 4-1/2 to 5 cups bread flour
- 1 tsp. cornmeal
JEAN’S SUGAR COOKIES
By bjnelson55
Jean always made cutouts for the holidays! A good cookie with a lemon twist
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon flavoring or 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2-1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- VANILLA GLAZE
- 1 cup sifted powder sugar
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 2 tablespoons milk
BREAD MACHINE DINNER ROLLS
By bjnelson55
A combination of several different recipes, they are everything a yeast roll should be and make great burger bu...
- DOUGH:
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 Tbsp. softened butter
- 1 egg
- 3 1/4 cup bread flour (I use King Arthur)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 3 tsp. yeast
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)