Ingredients: 5 granny smith apples5 gala (or another kind) red apples1 cup of water1 cup of sugar1 teaspoon of cinnamon Cooking Instructions Peel, core and slice apples into about 8 pieces. Add all to the crock pot. Cook on low for 8-10 hours. Then I used a hand blender to “mash” them. Leave a few chunks in it, if you’d like. Enjoy! Notes Grocery … [Read more...] about Mrs. Julie’s Applesauce
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Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ingredients: Meatballs:1 1/2 cups torn, crustless Italian bread1/4 c. milk1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck2 eggs1/3 c. chopped parsley3 T. grated Parmesan cheese2 minced garlic cloves1 1/2 t. salt1/2 t. pepper2 T. olive oil Spaghetti and sauce:1 pkg thin spaghetti (Cook according to package directions)1 can petite cut tomatoes1 small can tomato paste1 c. water1/4 c. sugar3 T. … [Read more...] about Spaghetti and Meatballs
Green Bean Bundles
Ingredients: 2 cans whole green beans (can use 1/2 pound fresh green beans)8 slices bacon (uncooked)3/4 stick butter1/2 c. brown sugar1/2 t. garlic powder1/8 t. pepper Cooking Instructions Serves 6 Cut bacon slices in half. Wrap around 4-5 beans and place seam side down in a 9X13″ casserole dish. In a small sauce pan over medium heat, combine butter, brown sugar, … [Read more...] about Green Bean Bundles
Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients: 4 1/2 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet baking chocolate1/3 c. water3/4 c. sugar4 egg yolks2 t. brandy flavoring (or 2 1/2 T. brandy)3 c. heavy whipping cream1 egg white Cooking Instructions Serves 8 Melt chocolate over hot water in the top of a double boiler. Place water and sugar in small saucepan, cooking over medium heat until sugar is dissolved (stirring … [Read more...] about Chocolate Mousse
Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients: 3 T. butter2 T. minced garlic1 1/2 pounds peeled, de-veined shrimp1/4 c. dry white wine1/2 c. tomato sauce1 1/4 c. heavy cream1/2 t. basil1/2 t. oregano1/8 t. thyme1 1/8 t. Italian hot pepper flakes (for children or spicy-sensitive folks, you may want to cut this in half)2 egg yolkssalt to tastewhite pepper to taste2 T. finely minced parsley (optional)12 oz. angel … [Read more...] about Shrimp Scampi
Chicken Paprika
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless1 finely chopped onion1 T. paprika1 1/2 T. flour plus 1 T. water (mixture)2 T. olive oil1 t. salt1 c. water1 c. sour cream Cooking Instructions Serves 6 - 8 Salt and pepper chicken. Brown in oil in stock pot. Remove chicken to sauté onion. When onions are translucent in color, add chicken back to pot. Also, add … [Read more...] about Chicken Paprika
Chicken Pot Pie
1 recipe of never fail pie crust1 10 oz. pkg. frozen peas and carrots1/2 c. onion, minced1/4 c. butter1/2 t. salt1/8 t. pepper3/4 c. milk3 c. cooked and diced chicken 1/4 c. pimento (optional)1/4 c. parsley1/2 c. mushrooms, sliced (optional)1/3 c. flour1/4 t. sage2 c. chicken broth2 chicken bouillon cubes Cook peas and carrots according to package directions. Drain. Melt … [Read more...] about Chicken Pot Pie
Never Fail Pie Crust
3 c. Flour1 t. Salt6 T. Water1 C. Butter Blend all thoroughly. Put a little extra on the counter top and roll to desired size and thickness to fit your pie pan. From my Sister in Law, Angela. Always makes the perfect pie crust! … [Read more...] about Never Fail Pie Crust
Cream of Sweet Potato Soup
4 large sweet potatoes8 c. water1/3 c. butter1/2 c. tomato sauce2 T. half and half2 t. salt1/8 t. pepper1/8 t. thyme1 c. cashews, split half-wise Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake the sweet potatoes for 1 hour. Let cool for about 10 minutes, then peel off skin and put potatoes in a large stock pot. Mash them with a potato masher–may leave a few lumps. Add water, butter, … [Read more...] about Cream of Sweet Potato Soup
Sourdough Biscuits
1 pkg. dry yeast1 c. warm water1/4 c. sugar3/4 c. canola oil2 c. buttermilk6 c. flour4 t. baking powder1/4 t. baking soda1 1/2 t. salt Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Then blend together with sugar, oil, buttermilk, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. At this point, you may store the mixture in a sealed dish in the refrigerator. When ready to use, let rise for 1-2 … [Read more...] about Sourdough Biscuits