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  • Sweet Potato Cake (Smith House) & Frosting

    2 c. sugar
    1 1/2 c. cooking oil
    4 eggs separated
    1 tsp. vanilla
    2 1/2 c. flour
    3 tsp. baking powder
    1/4 tsp. salt
    1 tsp. cinnamon
    1 tsp. nutmeg
    1 1/2 c. grated raw sweet potatoes
    4 Tbs. hot water
    1 c. nuts, finely chopped
    Frosting:
    8 oz. cream cheese, softened
    1 stick butter, softened
    1 tsp. vanilla
    1 lb. box confectioners’ sugar

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  • Apple Fritters

    1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, divided
    1 cup beer
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    2 large eggs, separated
    5 large apples (Rome Beauty, Mutsu)
    2 to 4 cups oil for deep frying
    Confectioners’ sugar
    For the Apple-Maple Sauce:
    2 cups applesauce (tart, homemade is best)
    1/3 cup pure maple syrup
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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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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  • Butterballs

    1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened
    3 Tbs. powdered sugar
    1 c. flour
    1 c. finely chopped pecans
    Powdered sugar, cocoa or sugar sprinkles for dusting

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  • Fried Rice

    2 Tbs. peanut oil
    1/2 tsp. salt
    2 eggs
    1/3 c. green onions
    1/2 c. onions
    1 c. fresh sprouts
    1 Tb. chicken stock base
    3 Tbs. soy sauce
    3 c. cooked rice

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  • Broccoli Salad

    1 large heat broccoli, broken into small florets
    1 medium red onion, chopped
    1 c. raisins
    1/2 c. sunflowre seeds
    1/2 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced
    1/2 c. diced red or yellow pepper
    1 c. light mayo
    1/2 c. sugar, or to taste
    2 tsp. wine vinegar
    Crisp, crumbled bacon (opt)

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  • Penne Caprese

    2 t olive oil
    4 cloves minced garlic
    1 lb plum tomatoes, about 4, coarsely chopped
    3/4 c diced cucumber
    1/2 c diced red onion
    1/4 c chopped fresh basil
    1/4 c chopped fresh parsley
    3/5 t dried tarragon
    3/4 t salt
    8 oz part sim mozzarella, diced
    1/3 c coarsley chopped, pitted kalamata or Nicoise olives
    16 oz penne pasta, cooked

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  • Chicken Sticks

    1/2 c buttermilk
    1/4 c soy sauce
    1/4 c crushed red pepper
    4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut lengthwise into long 1/4 inch strips
    1 c all purpose flour
    2 eggs beaten with 2 Tb water
    3 c fresh, coarse English muffin bread crumbs, about 3 muffins
    Vegetable oil

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  • Easy Meatball Sandwiches

    1 (16- to 18-ounce) package frozen beef meatballs
    1 medium green or red pepper
    1 medium onion
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    2 1/2 cups prepared spaghetti sauce with basil
    8 French bread rolls (each 6 inches long)
    1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

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  • Black-eyed peas & rice vinaigrette

    Dressing:
    1/3 c. sherry vinegar
    1 tsp. Dijon mustard
    2 cloves garlic, finely minced
    Salt & pepper
    1/2 c. vegetable oil
    1/3 c. walnut oil
    Salad:
    1 c. cooked black-eyed peas, drained
    1/2 c. cooked rice
    1/4 c. finely chopped red onion
    1/4 c. finely chopped red bell pepper
    1/4 c. finely chopped yellow bell pepper
    1/4 c. finely chopped green onion
    2 heads Boston lettuce, shredded

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