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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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
Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad
2 bags Romain Lettuce1 apple chopped (I dipped the apples and pears in lemon juice to reduce the browning)1 pear chopped1 c shredded Swiss cheese1/4 c cranberries1 c pine nuts ( I used roasted/salted sunflower seeds on Sunday) Dressing:1/3 c apple cider vinegar2 tbs lemon juice,2/3 c vegetable oil1/2 c sugar2 tbsp onion1/2 tsp salt3 tsp poppy seeds Combine the lettuce, … [Read more...] about Cranberry Vinaigrette Salad
Egg Rolls
1/2 lb. lean boneless pork2 T. peanut or sesame oil plus 2 c., divided1 – 8 oz. pkg. mushrooms, chopped1 c. chopped bean sprouts1/2 c. finely chopped water chestnuts2 green onions, finely chopped4 c. finely shredded cabbage2 T. soy sauce1 T plus 1 t. cornstarch1 – 16 oz. pkg. egg roll wrappers Process food in a food processor until finely chopped. Cook pork in 2 T. peanut … [Read more...] about Egg Rolls
Swiss Vegetable Medley
1 – 16 oz. bag of frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower, thawed and drained1 can cream of mushroom1 c. Swiss cheese, shredded1/2 c. sour cream1/4 t. black pepper, freshly ground1 small jar chopped pimientos1 – 28 oz. can French fried onions In a large bowl, combine vegetables, cream of mushroom, 1/2 c. cheese, sour cream pepper, pimientos and 1/2 can French fried onions. … [Read more...] about Swiss Vegetable Medley
Spiced Carrots Polynesian
2 T. butter1/2 c. pineapple juice1 T. brown sugar1/2 t. ground nutmeg1/4 t. salt1/8 t. white pepper4 c. sliced carrots1 medium onion, sliced in rings2 T. fresh parsley Melt butter in stock pot over medium heat. Add juice, brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, pepper, onions and carrots. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. When boiling, reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for … [Read more...] about Spiced Carrots Polynesian
Morton’s Favorite Green Beans
2 cans green beans (Italian style is our favorite)2 pieces bacon cooked and crumbled, reserving bacon grease2 T. bacon grease4 T. minced onions1 garlic clove minced4 T. teriyaki sauce1/2 t. salt1/8 t. pepper In a medium sauce pan, add beans, bacon grease, onions, garlic, teriyaki, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium low heat for 10 minutes until mixture is simmering. … [Read more...] about Morton’s Favorite Green Beans
Potato Patties
2 c. leftover mashed potatoes2 t. chopped green onions1 egg1/4 t. salt1/4 t. pepper1/2 t. paprika1/2 c. grated sharp cheddar2 T. butter Combine all ingredients except butter. Heat 2 T. butter in a skillet over medium heat. Make small balls of the potato mixture. Brown in butter and serve while hot. From Big Mama’s Old Bleck Pot. Grocery List … [Read more...] about Potato Patties
Rice Cakes
1 c. rice, cooked2 c. heavy cream1 1/2 c. flour1/2 t. salt1 1/4 T sugar2 t. baking powder1 egg1 T. shortening (melted)2 T. canola oil Cover cooked rice with 1 c. cream and let sit in refrigerator. Sift dry ingredients. Mix egg, 1 c. cream and shortening in a separate container. Alternating, add small amounts of dry ingredients and liquid mixture into rice and cream. Drop … [Read more...] about Rice Cakes
Flour Tortillas From Scratch
3 c. flour plus scant amount for hands and surface2 t. salt2 T. baking powder1/3 c. butter, melted1 c. hot water In a large bowl, add flour, salt, baking powder and butter. Stir together thoroughly, until the mixture is crumbly. Slowly add hot water, stirring together. Flour hands and knead mixture for 2 minutes. Divide into 8 balls. Cover with damp paper towel for 30 … [Read more...] about Flour Tortillas From Scratch