PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES Food Recipes, This glass cookie jar has been on my kitchen counter for the last 20 years. At least 75% of that time, it had peanut butter cookies in it. Our standard comment (“the kids like peanut butter cookies”) was obviously just an excuse, because the kids are all grown (with families of their own) and the jar...

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HUNGARIAN GOULASH + HOMEMADE PASTA

HUNGARIAN GOULASH + HOMEMADE PASTA Food Recipes, This is MY kind of comfort food…slow simmered beef until it is fork tender, in a rich, full-bodied gravy and served over homemade noodles; it does not get much better than that. If you make this on the stovetop, it is done in about 2½ hours, at most. If you cook it in the crockpot, it takes...

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TACO FILLING

TACO FILLING Food Recipes, I often look at the packets of dry seasoning and gravy mixes, at the grocery store, and wonder what is in them besides the main ingredient which seems to be salt. I see young cooks buying packets of taco seasoning mix and I have to resist the urge to tell them “save your money…you probably have the necessary ingredients...

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BISCUIT FLAT BREAD

BISCUIT FLAT BREAD Food Recipes, Do you ever need a quick side dish or a “go with” for that crockpot dinner? This “instant biscuit" type flat bread is quick, flavorful and something just a little different.10 ounce tube of refrigerator (flaky) biscuits½ cup mayonnaise2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (packed fairly tight)¼ (level) teaspoon...

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HONEY-WHOLE WHEAT-OATMEAL PANCAKES

HONEY-WHOLE WHEAT-OATMEAL PANCAKES Food Recipes, JUST IN TIME FOR SUNDAY BREAKFAST!These pancakes have a wonderful honey-whole wheat flavor that you are not going to get out of an instant "white bread" pancake mix. This batter mixes up in just a couple of minutes, using every day ingredients. I hope you try them.1 egg½ cup whole wheat flour½...

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BROWNIE COOKIES

BROWNIE COOKIES Food Recipes, I would like to introduce our 4 year old granddaughter Kate, the youngest "baker" in our family. She and I made cookies today and she was such a good helper! She did a great job licking the beater as you can see by the chocolate between her eyebrows and around her mouth. She also helped me roll the batter into...

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CARAMEL CORN

CARAMEL CORN Food Recipes, I have tried multiple caramel corn recipes over the years and this is, by far, the best and easiest. It is great to serve at kids parties and a pretty jar of homemade caramel corn makes a quick office gift or baby shower game prize.7 quarts plain popped popcorn2 cups dry roasted peanuts or almonds (opt.)2 cups...

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COLD OVEN POUND CAKE with BUTTER RUM GLAZE

COLD OVEN POUND CAKE with BUTTER RUM GLAZE Food Recipes, My recipe interests seem to fall into three main categories. First, there are the “some day” recipes, which are generic recipes that sound good and “some day” I hope to try them. Next are the “have promise” recipes, which are recipes that I have tried a few times but they still need...

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MAPLE-WALNUT MINI MUFFINS

MAPLE-WALNUT MINI MUFFINS Food Recipes, The combination of maple and walnut just seem to go together in this sweet, moist mini-muffin. They are perfect with a hot cup of tea or if you are on the go. The muffins have a sweet maple syrup glaze on the top.1 cup light brown sugar½ cup flour2 eggs2/3 cup soft butter½ teaspoon vanilla½ teaspoon...

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