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

17

CARAMEL DIP

July 17, 2008 | 3 Comments

1 c. butter             1 c. light corn syrup
2 1/4 c. brown sugar    1 can sweet condensed milk
Dash of salt            1 tsp vanilla
 
Over medium heat, melt butter, sugar and salt. Stir in corn syrup (blend very well every time) gradually add milk stirring constantly.
 
Fruit dip: 2 minutes Softball stage (can be […]

Jul

17

COOL WHIP PUDDING BARS

July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

1st layer:
1 C. Un-sifted flour   
1 C. Chopped nuts
1/2 C. Margarine softened
 
2nd layer:
8 oz. can cream cheese softened    
1 C. Powdered sugar
1/2 of a 8-9oz container of Cool Whip
 
3rd layer:
1 small pkg. Instant pudding
1 1/2 C. Milk
 
4th layer:
Last 1/2 of cool whip
 

Mix 1st layer until crumbly. Press it into a 9×13 pan. […]

Jul

16

SAND ART BROWNIES

July 16, 2008 | 1 Comment

Layer the following in a 1 quart canning jar. Tap down between layers.

2/3 tsp Salt
1/2 Cup plus 1/8 c. flour
1/3 Cup Cocoa
1/2 Cup Flour
2/3 C Brown Sugar
2/3 C Sugar
1/2 Cup Chocolate chips
1/2 Cup Vanilla flavored chips
Chopped walnuts to fill (approx ½ Cup)

 
Combine contents of jar with:

1 tsp Vanilla extract
2/3 Cup Veg.Oil
3 eggs
 Bake at 350degrees:   7×11 […]

Jul

12

Betsy’s Grandma’s Sugar Cookies

July 12, 2008 | 2 Comments

1 Tsp Baking Soda
1 Cup Sour Cream
        Mix together in small bowl and let rise
 
1 Cup Butter
1 ¼ Cup White Sugar
2 Eggs
        Cream together in large bowl
 
4 Cups Flour
2 Tsp Baking powder
        Mix together in bowl
 
Add flour mixture & Sour Cream alternately to butter mixture. 
 
Split dough into 2 separate disks and wrap into saran […]

Jul

9

Buttermilk Scones

July 9, 2008 | 4 Comments

2 Cups Buttermilk
¼ Cup Warm Water
1 TBSP Sugar
1 Egg
1 ½ TSP Baking Powder
1 TBSP Yeast
4 Cups Flour
1 TBSP Vegetable Oil
¾ Tsp Salt
 
Place all ingredients except Flour in a large bowl or mixer.
Add 2 cups flour & beat well.
Add enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
Let rise until doubled in bulk.
Roll out & fry […]

Jun

30

Crab Cakes

June 30, 2008 | 2 Comments

1–1 lb. can of crab (you get them at Costco—about $14.00 a can)
 Mix:
 1 egg
2 large T Mayo
 1 large T Mustard
 1 tsp. Old Bay seafood seasoning
 1/4 t.+ salt and pepper
Crab

———————–
 Mix with two forks.
 Patty into 4 patties and refrigerate about 30 minutes.
 Fry in butter or Broil 7 minutes per side

Jun

30

Crab Bites

June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

1 package English muffins—–quartered
1 stick butter, softened
1 jar Old English cheese spread
2 T mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
1 can crab meat, drained (tuna fish sized can)
 Mix and spread on muffins
Bake 350 until bubbly—-about 20 minutes
 Be sure to quarter the muffins before spreading on the mixture.
 These freeze beautifully and can be popped in the […]

Jun

30

Stuffed Mushrooms

June 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

(I usually double this recipe—it goes fast)
 20 medium mushrooms 
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 pound ground pork sausage (breakfast sausage)
4 oz. soft cream cheese
1/2 package Good Seasons Italian dressing mix
 
Clean mushrooms and remove stems. 
Chop stems in small pieces and saute in butter. Remove to food processor.
Saute sausage and drain well. Add to food processor.
Add cream cheese and dressing […]

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