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Recipes
Cinnamon Pears in Apple Juice
By Hklbrries
Note: See "Canning - The Fruits of Summer’s Labor" in this collection
- 1 to 1 1/2 pounds pears (3 to 5 medium) per pint
- Cinnamon sticks
- Unsweetened apple juice
Frosted Orange Drops
By Hklbrries
Advertising in the newspaper for latest release of vintage Dorothy Dean recipe leaflets left Marilyn Ottinger hungr...
- Orange Drops:
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup sour milk
- 3 1/2 cups sifted flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cut-up dates or walnuts
- Orange Butter Frosting:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 to 2 1/2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp grated orange rind
Tip - Grapefruit can cause dangerous drug interaction
By Hklbrries
Dear Doctor K: - I’ve heard that grapefruit can interact dangerously with some medications
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Bourbon Balls
By Hklbrries
"My one meager claim to fame is the fact that my grandmother, Ruth Hanley Booe, invented the Bourbon Ball
- 12 cups crushed vanilla wafers—the original Nilla (4 boxes)
- 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 4 3/4 cups chopped pecans, divided
- 3/4 cup bourbon (such as Old Grand Dad’s)
Nut-Crusted Ricotta Cheesecake with Lemon Glaze
By Hklbrries
Good with Lemon Glaze or Honey-Raspberry Sauce (recipe in collection)
- Cheesecake:
- 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup shredded fresh coconut
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese (12 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups kefir cheese or cream cheese (12 ounces)
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2/3 cup honey
- 8 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Lemon Glaze, Honey-Raspberry Sauce, or sliced fresh fruit
- Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 5 tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 tsp grated lemon rind
Italian Dressing
By Hklbrries
Combine all ingredients and mix well
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive or safflower oil
- 1 tsp minced onion
- 1/2 tsp minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp minced fresh chives
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dry mustard
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- Dash of white pepper
- Dash of cayenne pepper
Hint - How to eliminate "static head"
By Hklbrries
A reader from Michigan wonders: How can I keep from having “static head,” especially when using a hat? The answ...
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Seafoam Taffy
By Hklbrries
"Are you expecting guests this Christmas? Do you have a sweet tooth that loves to make merry during the holidays? I...
- 2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp baking soda
Scents (Parfum, Eau de Parfum, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Cologne)
By Hklbrries
Dear Readers: What makes a spritz of perfume STRONGER than a body spray? Parfum (perfume) gets its aroma from perfu...
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Wild Rice with Pecans
By Hklbrries
Place the rice in a strainer and rinse thoroughly under cold water
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 5 1/2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 4 green onions, washed, ends removed, thinly sliced
- Grated peel of one orange
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste