2 sticks margarine2 c. flour1/2 t. salt1 c. sour cream1 can (18 ounces) apple pie filling1 t. cinnamon (This kind is my absolute favorite!)4 oz. coconut, shredded1/2 c. chopped pecans (opt.)1/4 c. powdered sugar Cut margarine into flour and salt until crumbly. Mix in sour cream. Chill dough for 1 hour in refrigerator. Divide into two equal parts, dust surface with flour and … [Read more...] about Apple Strudel
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Chippy Cheese Straws
1 stick margarine1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated1 T. lemon juice1 c. plus 2 T. sifted flour1 T. Worcestershire sauce1/2 t. cayenne pepper1/2 t. salt Blend margarine, cheese, lemon juice, flour, Worcestershire sauce and salt together thoroughly. Place into a cookie press (pictured below is one from Target) with a star shaped tip. Squeeze 2-3 lines on each … [Read more...] about Chippy Cheese Straws
Spiced Tea
2 c. Tang1/2 c. instant lemonade mix1/2 c. instant tea1 1/2 c. sugar1 T. cinnamon1 t. ground cloves Mix all together well. Put in and airtight mason jar. Add a pretty piece of fabric under the lid and instructions for a nice Christmas gift! To prepare, add 1 T. to 8 oz. boiling water and serve in your favorite cup. Grocery List: … [Read more...] about Spiced Tea
Christmas Sugar Cookies
3 eggs2 sticks margarine1 c. sugar1 1/2 t. vanilla plus 1/2 t. vanilla for frosting2 t. baking powder1/2 t. salt3 1/2 c. flour2 c. powdered sugar2 T. butter, melted3 T. milk With mixer, cream together margarine and sugar until fluffy. Slowly add in eggs, one at a time. When blended completely, add in vanilla. Sift together flour salt and baking powder. Slowly add it to … [Read more...] about Christmas Sugar Cookies
Cajun Fried Turkey
2 t. salt1 T plus 2 t. cayenne, divided10-12 lb turkey (fresh, not injected with butter or other seasonings)4 T. unsalted butter, melted3/4 c. onions, finely chopped1/4 c. celery, finely chopped3 T. minced garlic2 T. ground pepper vinegar1 T. plus 1 t. salt1 t. black pepper1/2 c. turkey (or chicken) broth2 T. Worcestershire sauce5 gallons peanut oil (can subst. vegetable … [Read more...] about Cajun Fried Turkey
Seafood Lasagna
1 green onion, finely chopped2 T. vegetable oil2 T. plus 1/2 c. butter1/2 c. chicken broth 1-8 oz. bottle clam juice1 lb. bay scallops1 lb. uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined1-8oz. pkg. imitation crabmeat, chopped1/4 t. white pepper, divided1/2 c. flour1 1/2 c. milk1/2 t. salt1 c. whipping cream,1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese, divided9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained In … [Read more...] about Seafood Lasagna
Beef Fajitas
2 skirt steaks, sliced(about 3-4 lbs. total, well-trimmed)20 flour tortillas1 lg. orange2 lemons1/4 c. pineapple juice1/4 c. white wine1/4 c. water1/4 c. soy sauce1 clove garlic, minced1 T. black pepper3 dried chilies de arbol, left whole3 T. unsalted butter, melted2 T. olive oilopt.: red tomato slices, onions cut into rings green pepper rings Grate 1 T. peel from orange and … [Read more...] about Beef Fajitas
Artichoke Linguine
1/2 lb. linguine2 qt. water1 T. butter1 T. plus 2 t. olive oil, divided1 clove garlic, finely minced3 T. whole wheat flour2 c. chicken broth 1 T. lemon juice1/8 t. black pepper, freshly ground1-14 oz. can artichoke hearts (not marinated), drained and sliced2 T. Parmesan cheese, freshly grated1 t. salt In a large stock pot, bring water to a boil. Ad 2 t. olive oil. Add … [Read more...] about Artichoke Linguine
Bran Muffins
1 1/2 c. bran (or bran cereal, even raisin bran is fine)1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour1/2 c. honey1/3 c. oil1 egg3 t. baking powder1 1/2 c. milkbutter-flavored, non-stick cooking spray Mix all together thoroughly. Spoon 1/2 full into muffin pan that has been well-coated with non-stick spray. Bake at 375 for 30 minutes. Grocery List: … [Read more...] about Bran Muffins
Salisbury Steak
1 lb. hamburger, I prefer ground chuck1 T. milk1 t. salt1/8 t. pepper1/4 c. crushed saltines1 egg white1/2 c. Vidalia onion, chopped finely1 jar Heinz Homestyle Savory Beef gravy4 T. canola oil Mix together uncooked hamburger, milk, salt, pepper, saltines, egg white and onions. Blend thoroughly. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. While the oil heats, make … [Read more...] about Salisbury Steak