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Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

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Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
Recipe Type: Sauces
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. lime juice
  • ½ C. red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 1 tbsp. basil
  • 1 tbsp. chives
  • 1 tbsp. thyme
Instructions
  1. Mix all ingredients together and allow to chill before serving so that flavors can combine.

 

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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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Cheese Sauce

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Cheese Sauce
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Recipe Type: sauces
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • dash pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 cup shredded American cheese
Instructions
  1. Make a white sauce by combining the butter, flour and milk and cook over hot water in a double boiler until the mixture has thickened.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and stir until cheese has melted.
Notes
This is a good sauce to use over vegetables or add to elbow macaroni for mac and cheese.

 

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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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Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup

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Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup
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Recipe Type: Soup
Serves: 10
 
Ingredients
  • 2 large onions, chopped.
  • 3 tbsp butter.
  • 2 tbsp all. Purpose flour.
  • 2 cups water, divided.
  • 4 cups chicken broth.
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced.
  • 1-1/2 cups mashed potato flakes.
  • ½ pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled.
  • ¾ tsp pepper.
  • ½ tsp salt.
  • ½ tsp dried basil.
  • ⅛ tsp dried thyme.
  • 1 cup half and half.
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  • 2 green onions, sliced.
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in 1 cup water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a 5-qt slow cooker. Add the broth, potatoes, potato flakes, bacon, pepper, salt, basil, thyme and remaining water. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until potatoes are tender. Stir in cream; heat through. Garnish with cheese and green onions.

 

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