crock pot candy (“mr. bud candy”)

Ingredients 1 jar (16 oz.) dry roasted, unsalted peanuts 1 jar (16 oz.) dry roasted, salted peanuts 1 package (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips 4 ounces sweetened german chocolate (green packaging), broken into pieces 3 pounds (two 24 oz. pkgs.) white almond bark, broken into pieces [there are several different brands, you’ll just have to use the brand found in … Read more

grandma’s cranberry salad

Ingredients 1 package cherry Jell-o (3 oz box) 1 cup hot water 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup drained crushed pineapple, juice reserved (8 oz can) 1/2 – 1 cups pineapple juice (use the reserved juice and add water to make 1/2 to 1 cup liquid) 1 cup ground cranberries 1 – orange, ground 1/2 cup pecans, chopped How To Make … Read more

Pickled Beets

Ingredients:   8 medium fresh beets 1 cup vinegar (white or apple cider vinegar) 1 cup water ¾ cup sugar 1 tsp salt ½ tsp ground cloves or 2–3 whole cloves (optional) ½ tsp ground allspice (optional) 1 small cinnamon stick (optional)   Instructions:     see continuation on next page    

cabbage soup with attitude

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 4-5 stalks celery, sliced 3-4 medium carrots, sliced or coarsely chopped 1 medium bell pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 quarts homemade or low-sodium chicken stock 2 tablespoons dried basil 3 tablespoons dried chives 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon oregano 2 teaspoons ground marjoram 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste – salt, to taste … Read more

lower my cholesterol oatmeal cookies

Ingredients 2 large egg whites 3/4 cup avocado oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened 2/3 cup raisins 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour How To Make lower my cholesterol oatmeal cookies       see continuation on next page    

meatloaf with a tomato beef sauce

Ingredients MEATLOAF 2 pounds chopped meat 4 – eggs 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2/3 cup oatmeal 1 cup Italian bread crumbs 1 cup finely shredded carrots 1 cup finely shredded celery 6 tablespoons ketchup SAUCE 1/3 cup ketchup 1 can beef consomme soup (10.5 oz) 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1 tablespoon corn starch – several drops of Frank’s red hot … Read more

fried apple hand pie

Ingredients DOUGH 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup shortening 4-8 tablespoons ice water APPLE FILLING 2 large firm apples, like Granny Smith or Honey Crisp (about 2 cups) 1 tablespoon butter 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 4 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon corn starch GLAZE 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract How To Make fried … Read more

italian sausage pasta

Ingredients 1 pound italian sausage 1 small onion finely chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon crushed rosemary 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 12 ounces uncooked rigatoni 3/4 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 2/3 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese 2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (drained) 4 cups baby … Read more