INGREDIENTS: 4 pounds of pickling cucumbers (2- to 5-inch)* 3/4 c ups canning or pickling salt (separated in thirds) 2 teaspoons celery seed 2 tablespoons mixed pickling spices 5 1/2 cups sugar 4 cups vinegar (5 percent) *(If packed whole, use cucumbers of uniform size) Pickles can be canned whole,… Read more“14 Day Sweet Pickles”
Category: Miscellaneous
Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge
INGREDIENTS: 1-12 ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips 1-12 ounce jar smooth or crunchy peanut butter 1-14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk DIRECTIONS: In a 1-1/2 quart microwave-proof bowl, melt chocolate and peanut butter on high for 3 minutes. Remove from microwave; stir will. Add milk, stirring until well blended. Pour… Read more“Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge”
Florentine Rice
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound fresh spinach 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup sliced green onions 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried whole rosemary, crushed 3 cups cooked rice 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup Pine nuts,… Read more“Florentine Rice”
Beans and Rice Skillet
INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef 1 cup water 1/2 cup thick salsa 15 ounces tomato sauce 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice 1 cup whole kernel corn, frozen 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1 15-ounce can black beans -rinsed and drained DIRECTIONS: Brown ground beef in a large… Read more“Beans and Rice Skillet”
Chili Dog Casserole
INGREDIENTS: 2 (15 ounce) cans chili with beans 1 (16 ounce) package beef frankfurters 10 (8 inch) flour tortillas 1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 medium onion, finely chopped DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spread 1 can of chili and beans and chopped… Read more“Chili Dog Casserole”
BBQ Chicken Pizza
INGREDIENTS: 1 (12 inch) pre-baked pizza crust 1/2 cup honey BBQ barbecue sauce (or your favorite) 1/2 cup diced grilled chicken 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup diced tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1 cup shredded… Read more“BBQ Chicken Pizza”
Mexican Lasagna
INGREDIENTS: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 medium chopped onion 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (14 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas 1 cup prepared salsa 1/2 cup shredded Colby cheese 2 cups shredded lettuce 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4… Read more“Mexican Lasagna”
Eggplant Lasagna
Ingredients 1 1/4 lb eggplant 1 1/2 cups ripe olives, pitted and halved 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp dried oregano 8 oz Mozzarella cheese 15 oz Ricotta cheese 2 cups spaghetti sauce 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tsp fennel seed 1 tsp dried basil Directions Preheat the oven to… Read more“Eggplant Lasagna”
Penne Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce
Ingredients 6 oz penne pasta, uncooked vegetable cooking spray 4 oz Canadian bacon, chopped 3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (14-1/2 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes (no-salt) 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper 1/4 tsp… Read more“Penne Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce”
Sweet Corn and Mushroom Truffle Pasta
Ingredients 8 ounces pancetta, julienned 2 ears of white sweet corn 1 pound assorted exotic mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 pound fresh fettuccini pasta Drizzle of white truffle oil 3 ounces freshly grated Romano cheese 2 tablespoons chiffonade basil Directions Bring a pot of salted water, with a… Read more“Sweet Corn and Mushroom Truffle Pasta”