Dutch Oven Bread 01/25/2012
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Salsa Ingredients: 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes 1 onion, chopped 1 large green chili pepper, chopped 1 clove of garlic, chopped 2 teaspoon vinegar Salt, pepper and cilantro to taste Directions: Combine and process all ingredients in a food processor until desired consistency. You can stop here, but I prefer to cook the salsa in a crockpot for about 2-3 hours on low for a richer flavor. Store salsa in fridge for about 1 week or freeze. Refried Beans Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter or saved bacon grease 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cans (15 oz) pinto beans or 3 cups of dried beans (cooked) Salt & pepper to taste Directions: In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions and cook, stirring constantly, for a minute or two. Add the beans with their liquid Keep stirring and mashing until you get the texture that you like Season with salt & pepper Optional Step: if you prefer a very smooth consistency process the beans in a food processor Store in fridge for about 1 week or freeze. Whole Wheat Batter Bread 01/04/2012
Ingredients: 4 cups whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon yeast 2 teaspoons salt 1 ½ cups milk 1/3 cup honey 2 tablespoons butter Directions: 1) In large bowl, combine milk, honey and yeast. 2) Add butter, salt and then slowly beat in flour (1 cup at a time) 3) Divide dough into 2 greased loaf pans. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. 4) Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until done. 5) Remove from pan; cool on wire rack. I used the dough cycle on my bread machine to mix the dough or you can use an electric mixer. Homemade Chocolate Pudding 12/23/2011
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Vanilla Pudding 12/21/2011
 Ingredients: 2 cups milk divided (1 1/2 c and 1/2 c) 1/2 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon butter Directions: Combine 1/2 cup of the milk, sugar, cornstarch and salt in a small bowl. Bring the rest of the milk slowly to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat. Pour milk/sugar/starch into milk, a little at a time, stirring to dissolve. Bring back to a gentle boil, stirring constantly for about 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and butter. Pour into serving dishes. Enjoy! Guacamole 12/08/2011
2 avocados 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 ripe tomato, chopped 1 lime, juiced Salt and pepper to taste Peel and mash avocados in a medium serving bowl. Stir in onion, garlic, tomato, lime juice, salt and pepper. Season with remaining lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Chill for half an hour to blend flavors. Or mix all ingredients in a food processor and then chill. Raspberry Sandwich Cookies 11/28/2011
 Ingredients: - 1 1/2 cups butter, softened - 2 cups sugar - 4 eggs - 1 teaspoon butter extract - 5 cups unbleached flour - 2 teaspoons baking powder - Powdered sugar (optional to sprinkle on the cookies) - Raspberry jam (filling) Directions: - In a large bowl (or food processor) cream together butter and sugar until smooth - Beat in eggs and extract - Sift in flour and baking powder - Cover and chill for about 30 minutes - Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees Option 1: -Roll out dough on a floured surface (1/4 -1/2 inch thick) - Cut with a round cookie cutter or use a glass Option 2: - Use a cookie press - Place cookies 1 inch apart on a parchment paper covered cookie sheet - Bake 8-10 minutes - Let cool for about 5 minutes - Using the jam make cookie sandwiches - Optional: Sprinkle with powdered sugar  Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies 11/20/2011
 Ingredients: 2 sticks of butter, softened 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup or more mini-chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together. Stir this into the butter/sugar mixture. Stir in the oats and chocolate chips. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden on the edges. Remove from oven. Let cool on the cookie sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them onto a cooling rack. Yields about 4 dozen cookies Caramel Corn 10/23/2011
Ingredients: · 2 cups light brown sugar · 1 stick butter · 1 cup light corn syrup · 1 can sweetened condensed milk · 2 large bowls of popcorn Preparation: · Bring brown sugar, butter, and syrup to a boil. · Boil for about 2-3 minutes stirring constantly. · Add 1 can sweetened condensed milk. · Bring to a boil stirring constantly for about 1 minute. · Pour over popcorn and mix well. · Let cool and Enjoy! Plain Potato Soup 10/20/2011
 Ingredients: -2 lbs Russet or Yukon potatoes, washed, peeled and quartered -2 med onions, peeled and diced -1 tsp dried rosemary -2 Tbs butter -salt & pepper to taste Directions: - Melt butter over medium/high heat, add onions and rosemary, cook until onions start to caramelize - Add potatoes and top with hot water, potatoes should be covered by at least 1 inch of water - Add 2 tsp salt and tsp pepper (optional add 2 bay leaves) - Cook until potatoes are tender soft - Remove bay leaves - Puree the soup with a handheld blender or in a food processor - Add salt and pepper to taste - Serving Ideas: Top with shredded cheese and/or sour cream before serving. |  Bless us, O Lord! and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord.
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