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Buttered Pecan Pie in a Jar
By RoketJSquerl
In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, bring ghee, salt and maple syrup to a boil Once the syrup starts bub...
- 1/2 cup ghee
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1 whole vanilla bean, chopped
- 4 cups raw pecans
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Spiced and Spiked Cider
By RoketJSquerl
Add the cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise to a large saucepan over medium heat; lightly toast the spices in t...
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 whole star anise
- juice of 1 orange
- 4 cups apple cider
- 3/4 cup spiced rum (use more/less, if desired)
- orange peel
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
By RoketJSquerl
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instant Pot Apple Cider
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions Remove the cores from the apples and cut them in half
- 6 apples cored and cut in half (2 1/2 to 3 lbs)
- 1 small orange peeled and quartered
- 6 cups water or to just cover
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 pieces star anise optional
Ben's Classic Cole Slaw
By RoketJSquerl
Instructions 1. Combine the onion and the cole slaw mix, tossing to mix well
- 1 pound of tri-color cole slaw mix
- 1/2 medium sweet onion, diced
- 12 ounces mayonnaise (we tend to favor Duke’s here if we don’t make it ourselves)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
- Paprika
"OUR FAVORITE BOLOGNESE-USE THIS ONE
By RoketJSquerl
Our favorite, easy bolognese that feeds a crowd
- Prep time: 15 mins
- Cook time: 5 hours
- Total time: 5 hours 15 mins
- Serves: 8-10
- INGREDIENTS
- 1.25 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 2 stalks celery, minced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped fine
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1.5 TBSP dried basil
- 4 oz tomato paste (I used Italian herb)
- 4 oz red wine (I usually use Apothic Red)
- 1 28oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 14oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2-1 C water
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1 tbsp sugar, optional
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, optional
- 1/2 C half n half
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lb your favorite noodles (I used spaghettini)
- parm, asiago, whatever cheese you fancy, to serve
Stuffed Onions
By RoketJSquerl
There are so many ingredients that can be used to stuff the onion shells
- 4 Onions (the Size Will Depend on Your Appetite and You Can Go With White or Red Onions)
- 3 Garlic Cloves, chopped
- 1/2 Pound Mexican Chorizo
- 1/2 Pound Ground Meat
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper, veined, seeded and chopped
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Tsp Oregano
- 1 Tsp Parsley Flakes
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Parmesan Cheese
Cherry Clafoutis
By RoketJSquerl
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups pitted cherries, or any fruit you like
"Payday Bars"
By RoketJSquerl
For the 1st Layer: Mix all of the ingredients, press into a slightly greased 9X13 pan
- First layer/The Crust:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2/3 c unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- Second Layer:
- 2 cups of marshmallows
- Third layer:
- 1 bag peanut butter chips
- 2 T. butter
- 2/3 cup corn syrup
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 2 cups salted peanuts
Old Fashioned Southern Cornbread
By RoketJSquerl
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- •2 tablespoon bacon fat, butter, or shortening
- •2 cups cornmeal
- •2 teaspoons baking powder
- •1 teaspoon baking soda
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1 tablespoon honey
- •1 egg
- •1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- •3 slices of bacon, cooked but not crispy (optional)