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Glazed Sugar Cookies
By Hklbrries
Preheat oven to 375 F. In large bowl, cream butter for 30 seconds
- Glaze:
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 to 4 tsp milk
- 1/2 tsp assorted food color
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
Italian-Style Vegetables with Pasta
By Hklbrries
Fresh, seasonal vegetables are sauteed in vegetable stock instead of oil to release their flavors
- 2 tbsp vegetable stock
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 2 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (14-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes in sauce
- 4 large sun-dried tomatoes, softened and chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 (2 1/2-ounce) servings of your favorite pasta
Heloise's Fudge Recipe
By Hklbrries
Dear Heloise: I cannot locate Heloise's Fudge Recipe
- 4 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 3 (6 ounce) packages chocolate chips
- 1 (10 ounce) package mini-marshmallows
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine (regular, not any low-fat or diet type)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped nuts (optional)
Steak and Egg Omelet
By Hklbrries
Place half the chopped steak, potato and mushrooms in each well
- 1 piece of leftover grilled steak, chopped
- 1/2 leftover baked potato, chopped
- Sauteed mushrooms, chopped
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp shredded cheese, optional
Caramel-Glazed Apple Cake
By Hklbrries
Granny Smith apples pack mouthwatering tartness, a crisp bite and tangy flavor
- Cake:
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 5 Washington Granny Smith or Golden Delicious apples, cored, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Caramel Glaze:
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Candy Cane Cookies
By Hklbrries
These are probably similar to (or exactly like) the cookies your Grandmother (Jeannette Costigan) and I (Cheryl Cos...
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups sifted flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red food coloring
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy (processed in blender)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Sweet Potatoes - Information
By Hklbrries
You're really missing out if you wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy this fall favorite (which, by the way, is not the...
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Chocolate Drops
By Hklbrries
Mix shortening, sugar and egg
- 1/2 cup soft shortening
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1 3/4 cups unsifted flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp soda
- 1/2 cup cold coffee
- Walnut halves
Lemon Herb Green Beans and Red Potatoes
By Hklbrries
"Any variety of green bean works wonderfully well with this recipe, especially heirlooms such as 'Kentucky Wonder,'...
- 3 red potatoes, cubed (about 3 to 3 1/2 cups)
- 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp snipped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp snipped fresh thyme, or 1/2 tsp dried
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Furniture Polish - Less-Than-a-Buck Lemon Polish
By Hklbrries
Mix together 1 part lemon juice and 2 parts vegetable oil
- 1 part lemon juice
- 2 parts vegetable oil