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Aunt Jane’s Golden Ham Pie

October 27, 2014

3 T chopped onion 1/4 C chopped green pepper 1/4 C canola oil Sauté until tender 6 T flour Stir in 2 C milk ...

2 C fresh basil, coarsely chopped 1 ¾ C mint leaves, coarsely chopped 1 ¼ C fresh parsley leaves, chopped 8 oz sugar snap peas, cut into bite sized pieces 1 cucumber, quartered and thinly sliced ½ C thinly sliced red onion ¾ C Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette (see below) Toss e...

Strawberry Tomato Salad

July 10, 2014

1 ½ C fresh strawberries, sliced ½ lb grape tomatoes, quartered 1/3 C chopped fresh basil ~1 t lemon zest ½ t sea salt ¼ t black pepper ½ T balsamic vinegar Honey or agave to taste Stir together all ingredients and serve! Another recipe brought to you from your k...

Carrot Cilantro Avocado Salad

July 01, 2014

~ 4 cups shredded carrots 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, sauted first if you wish 1 firm-ripe avocado 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Whisk the dressi...

Potato Chili Chowder

May 18, 2014

2/3 C chopped onion ½ C chopped red pepper 1 t minced garlic ¼ C chopped green chili 1 T olive oil 3 C chicken or vegetable broth 2 C peele...

Seasoned Pecans

April 30, 2014

1 ½ C pecan halves1 ½ C apple juice3 T sugar1 t cinnamon1/8 t salt1/8 t cayenneSoak the pecans in the juice for 15 minutes. Drain, toss nuts with the sugar and spices. Spread them on a sheet pan lined with foil and well sprayed. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.Another reci...

Peppery Bourbon Molasses Glazed Pork Chops

March 31, 2014

6 thin pork chops 2 t canola oil 1 T coarsely ground pepper 2 T molasses 2 T spicy brown mustard 2 T bourbon 1 t worchestershire Marinade the pork chops in the mixture for a few hours. Flash sear in a hot skillet until done. Another recipe brought to you by your kitchen friends at th...

Cedar Lake Chocolate Cookies

March 27, 2014

12 min at 400 degrees 1 C sugar 1 C butter 3 eggs 1 C molasses 1/2 C cold water 2 T baking soda (adjusted to sea level) 1 t vanilla 1/2 C cocoa 4 C flour 1 t salt In a large bowl cream sugar and margarine. Add the eggs and molasses. Combine the water and soda to dissolve, then add with the v...

Crispy Mashed Potato Cakes

February 18, 2014

2 C mashed potatoes, chilled ½ C diced green onions 2 T shredded cheddar 1/8 t salt 1/8 t pepper 2 T crumbled bacon bits Dry bread crumbs Mix first 6 ingredients together well, shape into 8 cakes, dredge in bread crumbs, sauté in lightly greased skilled until crispy on both sides and...

Date Filled Cookies

February 18, 2014

400 degrees for ~12 min 1 C butter 1 1/3 C brown sugar 2 eggs 1 t vanilla 1 T water 3 C flour 2 t baking powder (adjusted to sea level) 1 t salt 1 1/2 C rolled oats FILLING: 1 lb chopped dates, 1 C. water, 1 C. brown sugar. Cook in saucepan until thick. Cool before spooning onto cookie botto...