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Recipe to try… Strawberry Bourbon Lemonade

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Sandra

  Making these for BBQ Strawberry Bourbon Lemonade   8 oz. bourbon 2 c. strawberries 2 tbsp. sugar 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice 12 basil leaves bitters   Directions   Add strawberries, sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a blender. … Continue reading →

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Going to make this tomorrow… Slow Cooker Marmalade Pork Tenderloin, We love this !

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Sandra

I would have made it tonight but I am out of one of the ingredients.   UPDATE…. oops looked in the freezer and my pork loin is missing. LOL …..Ok so I will make this sometime this week ( smile … Continue reading →

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I will try to review a new gadget or food or company for you. I am not getting paid, I am doing this on my own to help you out.

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Sandra

Get ready because I have so many kitchen items to tell you about. Along with many family recipe books, papers and cards, I can keep posting forever. I can review new companies, food items, cleaning products etc.  I always try … Continue reading →

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Recipe to try…………….Chipotle’s Ancho Chile Marinade

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Sandra

I am going to try this soon.   Chipotle’s Ancho Chile Marinade Ingredients: 1 pkg (2 oz.) dried ancho chiles or dried pepper of choice 1 tsp. black pepper 2 tsp. cumin powder 2 TBS. fresh oregano, chopped 6 cloves … Continue reading →

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Recipe to try…… Peach State Grilled Salad

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Sandra

I have collected recipes for about 40+ years. I also have well meaning friends and relatives that send me recipes. I have collected them online since 1994 or 1995 and have recipes from family and friends from the 1950’s. If … Continue reading →

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Recipe to Try Soon….. Puff Pastry Chicken Bundles

Posted on February 20, 2005 by Sandra

Puff Pastry Chicken Bundles   8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 6 ounces each) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 40 large spinach leaves 2 cartons (8 ounces each) spreadable chive and onion cream cheese 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, … Continue reading →

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Florentine Party Appetizers

Posted on January 7, 2002 by Sandra

We had these for the holiday.   Florentine Party Appetizers   4 eggs, beaten 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup 1 c. sharp Cheddar cold-pack cheese spread, at room temperature 2 10oz. pkgs frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained … Continue reading →

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Pecan Bars

Posted on November 20, 2001 by Sandra

Pecan bars   3 c Flour 1/2 c Sugar 1 c Butter (2 sticks) 1/2 ts Salt 4 Eggs 1 1/2 c Light corn syrup 1 1/2 c Sugar 3 tb Butter, melted 1 1/2 ts Vanilla 2 1/2 c … Continue reading →

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Chicken of the Week Recipe….. Chicken with Currants

Posted on September 5, 2001 by Sandra

  I love my Chicken book because it was my Mom’s and I am going to try every single recipe in it. Hey… I said TRY (smile) YES, I changed it to “my liking”…. change it to yours or leave … Continue reading →

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Recipe to try: Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Posted on February 25, 2001 by Sandra

2 Quarts heavy cream 4 quarts whole milk 4 tablespoons lemon juice 4 teaspoons kosher salt In a nonreactive pot, bring the milk, cream, and salt to about 180-190 degrees over medium heat. Stir to prevent scalding. Stir in the … Continue reading →

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Recipe to try…..Seared Steaks with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola

Posted on May 27, 2000 by Sandra

Update…. making this for dinner for house guests in Aug or Sept 2017 will post photos.   Seared Steaks with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola Ingredients 1 tbsp canola oil, divided 2 large onions, sliced (about 4 cups) 1 tablespoon brown … Continue reading →

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Broccoli Soup

Posted on February 20, 2000 by Sandra

I might be dinner tonight but I have so much planned. (update  2019…have made many )times Broccoli Soup 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 small potatoes, cubed 2 cups fresh chopped broccoli 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Recipe to try soon………Deep Dish Taco Squares

Posted on August 20, 1998 by Sandra

I might try this recipe this week. Seems to be pretty easy and have everything in the pantry. Deep-Dish Taco Squares 2 cups biscuit mix 1/2 cup cold water 1 pound ground beef 1 green bell pepper — chopped 2 … Continue reading →

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Recipe to try ……. Lemon Blueberry Bars

Posted on February 27, 1998 by Sandra

  This was given to me at the airport by a very nice lady also waiting for a flight. It was folded up in her pocket book and you could tell that she has had it for a very long … Continue reading →

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