Kat Food

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  • Apple-Cranberry Crisp

    4 cups sliced tart apples (about 4 medium apples)
    1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
    1 cup granulated sugar
    3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
    1/2 cup whole wheat flour
    1/2 cup oatmeal
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/2 cup (1 sitck) butter

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  • Blue Willow Squares

    1 box yellow cake mix
    1/4 pound butter
    1 cup chopped pecans
    1 egg
    8 ounces cream cheese, softened
    2 eggs, slightly beaten
    1 pound package confectioners’ sugar

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  • Cocoa Bundt Cake

    1 2/3 c. all purpose flour
    1 tsp. vanilla
    1 1/2 c. sugar
    1/2 c. cocoa
    1 1/2 tsps. baking soda
    1/2 tsp. baking powder
    1 tsp. salt
    2 eggs
    1/2 c. shortening
    1 1/2 c. buttermilk
    Chocolate Glaze:
    1/4 c. sugar
    1/4 c. water
    1 c. semi sweet chocolate chips

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  • Christmas Scent

    3 (4-inch) sticks cinnamon (or equal other size)
    2 bay leaves
    1/4 cup whole cloves
    1/2 lemon, halved
    1/2 orange, halved
    4 cups water

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  • California Mexican Hot Dip

    2 bunches chopped green onions
    1 small jar chopped green olives
    1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
    sliced lettuce
    2 (15 ounces) cans refried beans
    1 package of taco seasoning or your favorite homemade seasoning
    1/2 pound grated cheddar cheese
    2 packages frozen avocado dip
    4 tablespoons sour cream
    1 small can green chilies
    1 pint basket cherry tomatoes, quartered
    chips
    hot sauce

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  • Cinnamon Chocolate Fudge

    4 tablespoons vegetable oil
    12 tablespoons cocoa powder
    3 cups granulated sugar
    2 teaspoons cinnamon
    2 tablespoons light corn syrup
    1 1/4 cups milk
    4 tablespoons margarine
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    2 cups chopped walnuts

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  • Soft Tacos

    1 lb. ground beef
    26 oz. can tomato puree
    1/2 tsp. chili powder
    1/4 tsp. garlic powder
    1/4 tsp. onion powder
    1/4 tsp. sugar
    1/4 tsp. black pepper
    12 flour tortillas
    1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper
    1/2 c. chopped onion
    2 fresh tomatoes, chopped
    1/2 head lettuce

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  • Almond Tartlets

    For the sweet pastry:
    1 cup granulated sugar
    1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cut into small cubes
    1 egg
    3 cups all-purpose flour
    For the filling:
    1/2 cup granulated sugar
    1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
    2 eggs, lightly whisked
    3/4 cup finely ground almonds
    1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    4 drops almond extract
    1/4 cup red plum jam
    12 almonds
    1/4 cup clear apricot jam

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  • Autumn Fruit Triangles

    2 apples, peeled & cored
    2 pears, peeled & cored
    3 Tbs. butter
    1/2 c. raisins
    3 Tbs. rum
    1/2 c. apple juice
    4 Tbs. brown sugar
    1 c. vanilla wafer crumbs
    8 sheets phyllo pastry, thawed
    2 Tbs. butter, melted

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  • Marinated Pork Loin

    Boneless center-cut pork loin, about 3 lbs.
    6 cloves garlic
    2 c. tawny port
    1/2 c. dark brown sugar
    1/2 c. soy sauce
    2 Tbs. dry mustard
    1 tsp. hot chili oil or pinch cayenne pepper

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