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Fried Dill Pickles

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Fried Dill Pickles
 
Ingredients
  • 2 lg. egg yolks
  • 1 c. water
  • 1½ c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 jar dill pickles
  • Oil for frying
Instructions
  1. Beat yolks and water together and gradually beat in flour.
  2. Continue eating batter until smooth and lump free.
  3. Trim end off of the pickles and slice ¼ inch thick and dry on paper towels.
  4. Batter the pickles and fry them in heated oil (about 375 degrees) until batter turns golden brown.

 

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Recipe Type: comfort
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Ingredients
  • 2 c. cooked elbow macaroni
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • ⅓ c. water
  • 1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tbsp. minced onion
Instructions
  1. Cook elbow macaroni until done and place in a glass casserole dish.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the soup, onion, water and ½ of the cheese.
  3. Pour the mixture over the macaroni and mix well. top wit the remaining cheese and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and cooked through.

 

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Corn Pudding

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Corn Pudding
Recipe Type: thanksgiving
 
Ingredients
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 C. Milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Whisk eggs in bowl and add the milk, sugar, flour salt and pepper. pour mixture in an 8 inch baking disk. Top with corn and dot the top with butter.
  2. Bake uncovered at 350 for 60 minutes or until when a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. let stand for several minutes before serving.

 

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Cranberry Sauce

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Cranberry Sauce
Recipe Type: side
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Ingredients
  • 2 C. fresh cranberries
  • 1 C. orange juice
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. grated orange or lemon peel
  • 2 tsp. cold water
  • 3 tbsp. orange liquor
  • ¾ C. sugar
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, cranberries and sugar and bring to a boil. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
  2. Once boiling, reduce heat and allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes until the cranberries are soft and remove from heat.
  3. Using a fork. mash up the cranberries and mix in the remaining ingredients adding the liquor last.
  4. Refrigerate before serving.

 

 

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Artichoke Dip

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Artichoke Dip
Recipe Type: dips
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Ingredients
  • 15½ oz. canned artichoke hearts
  • ½ c. mayonnaise
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 4 oz. Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • ¾ c. Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
  1. Drain the artichoke hearts, chop into small pieces and mix with remaining ingredients.
  2. When thoroughly blended, spoon the mix into a casserole dish spreading evenly across the bottom.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes stirring once midway through.

 

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Italian Meatballs

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Italian Meatballs
Recipe Type: appetiser
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • 3 Tbsp. bread crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp. grated Asiago cheese
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • ½ tsp. Italian herb seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients and roll into 1 inch balls.
  2. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes or until done.

 

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Smoked Jerky

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Smoked Jerky
Recipe Type: meat
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Ingredients
  • 2 lbs sirloin, cut into ½ inch thick slices
  • 2 tbsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and store covered in the refrigerator overnight.
  2. Prepare your smoker by lightly oiling the grate and place the meat on the grill making sure that the pieces do not touch.
  3. Smoke over low heat for approximately 6-8 hours.
  4. The meat will be done when the edges are brown and dry and the center is almost dry.
  5. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

 

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Spinach Dip

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Spinach Dip
Recipe Type: appetizer
 
Ingredients
  • 1 loaf french bread
  • 2 pkg. chopped spinach
  • 2 C. mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. dill weed
  • 6 Green onions, chopped
Instructions
  1. Thaw out the spinach and drain the water from the packages by squeezing.
  2. In a large bowl, mix everything together and chill.
  3. Dip the french bread in the dip and enjoy!

 

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Spicy Meatballs with Sauce

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Spicy Meatballs with Sauce
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Recipe Type: appetizer
Serves: 8
 
Ingredients
  • 1 egg beaten
  • ¾ c crushed seasoned salad croutons
  • ½ c finely chopped onion
  • ¼ c finely chopped green pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
  • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • Sauce:
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ¾ c beef broth
  • 2 cans (28oz each) crushed tomatoes
  • 3 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 can (6oz) tomato paste
  • 1 envelope onion soup mix
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • Hot cooked pasta
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine the egg, croutons, onion, green pepper, garlic powder, cumin, oregano and pepper.
  2. Crumble beef or turkey and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in balls.
  3. Place in a 5-qt slow cooker.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar and broth until smooth: stir in the tomatoes, carrots, tomato paste, soup mix, garlic, basil, and pepper flakes. Pour over meatballs.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is no longer pink.
  6. Serve with pasta.

 

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