Jul

29

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

July 29, 2008 | 11 Comments

Ingredients:
* ¼ cup lemon juice
* 3 ½ - 4 tsp. grated lemon zest (2 or 3 lemons) divided
* 2 cubes butter
* 2 cups flour
* 1 tsp. baking powder
* ½ tsp. salt
* 1 ½ cups sugar, divided
* 1 large egg
* 2 tsp. vanilla
* 1 T. poppy seeds, plus more for sprinkling
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees […]

Jul

29

Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

July 29, 2008 | 11 Comments

This recipe makes about 2 quarts.  8oz jars are the perfect size to use, especially if you are giving the jelly as a gift.
I usually double this recipe, which makes about 15 - 8oz jars.
You need to make sure that all of your lids, caps & rings are sterilized before you start the recipe.
Ingredients:
* 2 […]

Jul

29

Canning: Boiling Water Bath Method

July 29, 2008 | 5 Comments

This method of canning should only be used for high acidic foods, such as fruits, tomatoes, jellies, jams, relishes & preserves.   When canning relishes & pickles, you will need to add vinegar in order to make the canning environment high in acid, even when the ingredients like green peppers, are normally low in acid.  This […]

Jul

22

DIANE’S FILLERUP’S CRANBERRY SALAD

July 22, 2008 | 6 Comments

1 can of jellied cranberry sauce        
1 cup Whipped cream
5 - 6 bananas slices
1 sleeve salted soda crackers, crushed
 
Arrange above ingredients in layers. This is good!

Jul

22

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE WALNUT SALAD

July 22, 2008 | 3 Comments

 
3 med. Pears
2 Oz. Blue cheese, crumbled (1/2 c.)
2 Tbs. Lemon juice
Mixed salad greens
1 recipe of candied walnuts or pecans
1 recipe of pear-nectar vinaigrette
 
Halve and core pears. Thinly slice pears; brush with lemon juice to prevent browning. (This may be done up to 1 hr. ahead). To arrange salads, line […]

Jul

22

PURPLE PASSION SALAD

July 22, 2008 | 2 Comments

1 pkg. Grape jell-o     
1 pkg. Black cherry jell-o
1 can blueberry pie mix
1/2 c sour cream
 
Add 2 cups boiling water to jell-o and let stand till syrupy. Add 1 can blueberry pie mix. Set until nearly set. And then add 1 1/2 cup sour cream. Just barely swirl it in. This […]

Jul

22

RELA’S JELL-O WITH CHEESE BALLS

July 22, 2008 | 1 Comment

1 lg. Pkg. Strawberry jell-o
1 can crushed pineapple, drain
1 pkg frozen strawberries      
1 8oz. Cream cheese
 
Make jell-o as per instructions on box. Soften cream cheese and add chopped nuts. Mix well. Form into small balls. Drop evenly into jell-o mix. Set and serve.

Jul

22

ORANGE BUTTERMILK SALAD

July 22, 2008 | 2 Comments

1 20oz Can crushed pineapple
2 cups buttermilk
1 6oz Orange jell-o    
1 8oz Tub cool whip
 
In saucepan bring pineapple with juice to boil. Stir in jell-o until dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in buttermilk. Cool to room temp. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into 11×7×2 inch dish or 2 qt. bowl. Chill for […]

Jul

22

CREAMY FROZEN FRUIT SALAD

July 22, 2008 | 2 Comments

1 8oz. Cr. Cheese (softened)  
1 8oz.can crushed pineapple
1/2 c. sugar    
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 jar 10oz. Maraschino cherries
1 8oz. Tub Cool Whip
1 can Mandarin oranges
 
Beat the cream cheese sugar until fluffy. Drain fruit and chop cherries and cut some of the oranges. Add pineapple, pecans, some chopped cherries, (saving some for […]

Jul

22

FRUIT SALAD

July 22, 2008 | 3 Comments

2 cans (16 oz.) Pineapple chunks       
1 can Mandarin oranges (Drain)
Small Box of Vanilla Pudding (cooked)
Add other fruits if desired.
 
Drain pineapple and add enough water to make 2 cups. Add to small box vanilla cook pudding and cool until chick. Pour over pineapple and oranges overnight. Add other fruit: bananas, grapes, and strawberries, […]

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