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Cream of Tomato Soup
4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 1 onion, chopped 4 whole cloves 6 peppercorns 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 sprigs parsley 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 cup whipping cream
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Fresh Creamed Spinach
1 pound fresh spinach leaves 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons minced dried onion 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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Chocolate-Covered Cherries
1 (14-ounce) jar of cherries, with stems Amaretto to cover 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips 1 ounce paraffin
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Cranberry Orange Scones
2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted cold butter 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon orange extract
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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…
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Creme de Menthe Brownies
For the brownies: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 1 cup water 1/4 cup cocoa 2/3 cup buttermilk 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Creme de menthe frosting Chocolate glaze For the frosting: 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter 2 cups sifted powdered…
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Victoria’s Tea Sandwiches
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup chopped pecans 16 slices white sandwich bread
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Buckeyes
1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature 3/4 pound powdered sugar, about 3 cups 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, about 3/4 cup 1/2 ounce paraffin Toothpicks
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Hattie’s Devonshire Cream
1 pint heavy whipping cream 1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons clear vanilla or vanilla extract 5 tablespoons sour cream
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Lemon Curd
2 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about three lemons) 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel Few grains salt 5 1/3 tablespoons ( 2/3 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
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French Bread Pizza
1/2 lb ground beef 1/2 c green onions, thinly sliced 1 lb. loaf French bread 6 oz can tomato paste 1 tsp dried oregano, divided 1 c sliced mushrooms 1/4 c reduced fat Italian dressing 1/2 c mozzarella cheese
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Strawberry Bread With Strawberry Spread
Grease for the pans 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen strawberries, thawed 3 cups plain all-purpose flour 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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Edith Sands’ Lemonade Cake
Shortening for the pan 1 (3-ounce) package lemon gelatin 3/4 cup boiling water 4 large eggs 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 (18-ounce) box lemon cake mix 1 (6-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
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Hot Brown Tart
For the pastry crust: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup shortening 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water For the filling: 4 eggs 2 cups half-and-half 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup chopped turkey breast 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 2 small tomatoes, sliced thin 1/4 cup…
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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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Friendship Cake
1 c brandy 16 oz can lite sliced peaches 20 oz can pineapple tidbits 3 – 6 oz jars maraschino cherries 2 boxes butter golden cake mix 2 boxes instant vanilla pudding 8 eggs 2 c each raisins, walnuts, pecans, coconut
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Passion Truffles
6 – 1 oz. squares bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate 1/4 c butter Ground nuts, confectioners’ sugar or unsweetened cocoa powder
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Appletime Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
4 slices whole wheat bread 1/4 c apple cinnamon cream cheese spread 1 Tb chopped walnuts 2 leaves green leaf lettuce 4 – 6 slices deli oven gold roasted turkey breast 4 round slices red-skinned apples 4 slices Lorraine cheese
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Summer BLT Spread
1/2 c cooked crumbled bacon, about 6 slices or 3 oz. real bacon bits 1 c sour cream 1 c mayo 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped to make 1 cup Lettuce leaves Town House crackers Minced fresh parsley
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Broccoli Cheese Grits
1/4 c finely chopped onion 1 Tb butter 2 c water 2/3 c hominy quick grits, uncooked 1/2 tsp salt, optional 3 c chopped broccoli, cooked and drained 1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
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Best Spinach Dip
1/4 c butter 1 pkg hollandaise sauce blend 3/4 c milk 10 oz. pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 4 oz. jar diced pimentos, drained 1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp dill weed 1 c sour cream
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South-of-the-Border Steak
1 1/2 pounds beef flank steak 1 (10-ounce) can chopped tomatoes and green chile peppers 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 small green, red and/or yellow sweet peppers,…
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Holiday Morning French Toast
1 c brown sugar 1/2 c butter, melted 3 tsp cinnamon, divided 3 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 1/2 c dried cranberries or raisins, optional 1 loaf Italian or French bread, cut into 1-inch slices 6 large eggs 1 1/2 c milk 1 Tb vanilla extract
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Sock-it-to-me-Cake
Filling: 2 Tb reserved cake mix 2 Tb brown sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 c finely chopped pecans Cake: 1 package butter recipe golden cake mix, divided 4 eggs 1 c sour cream 1/3 c oil 1/4 c water 1/4 c sugar Glaze: 1 c confectioners’ sugar 1 – 2 Tb milk
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Bow Tie Pasta, Onions & Walnuts
12 oz. bow tie pasta 2 tsp. olive oil large onion, chopped 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. light brown sugar 1/4 c. chopped walnuts, toasted 3 1/2 oz. package reduced fat crumbled basil and tomato or plain feta cheese
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Winter Roasted Carrots
Cooking oil spray 2 pounds baby carrots (see note) 4 small onions 6 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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Chocolate Poundcake
Cake: 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar 5 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 5 heaping tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup milk Frosting: 1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate pieces 1/2 cup light cream, evaporated milk or…
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Rice With Lentils and Dates (Addas Polow)
2 cups basmati (long-grain) rice 1/2 cup butter or vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 pound lamb or beef, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (see note) Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed 1/2 teaspoon good-quality powdered saffron or crushed saffron threads, diluted in 1/4 cup hot…
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Copy Cat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole
1 (26-ounce) bag frozen country-style hash browns 2 cups shredded Colby cheese 1/4 cup minced onion 1 cup milk 1/2 cup beef stock or canned broth 2 tablespoons melted butter, divided Dash garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Mushroom-Goat Cheese Pan Sauce
1/4 cup canned low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup full-bodied red wine 1/2 pound mushrooms, stems removed and discarded, caps sliced thin 2 tablespoons fresh goat cheese 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
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