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Category: Recipes

Lemon Curd

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4 lemons, washed and dried2 C sugar¾ C (1 ½ sticks) butter (NOT MARGARINE)4 eggs, slightly beaten (make sure chalazae is removed) Grate finely the yellow rind of lemons. Squeeze and strain the juice. Place juice, rind, sugar and butter in heavy saucepan and cook over low heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Remove […]

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Sandi’s Scones

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2C unbleached flour1TBS baking powder½ tsp salt¼C plus 2 TBS sugar, divided½C chocolate chips (optional)1 ¼C to 1 1/3C whipping cream  (sometimes needs nearly 2 cups)2 to 3 TBS unsalted butter, melted Preheat oven to 425 degrees Combine flour, baking powder, salt and ¼C sugar in bowl.  Add chocolate chips.  Stir in the cream with a fork until […]

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Southern Sweet Tea

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, June, Newsletter, Recipes

                                                                                                                        Better Homes and Gardens May 2021 4 cups boiling water4 bags black tea (such as Lipton)1/8 tsp baking soda¾ cup sugar2 cups ice water Lemon wedges and mint springs for servingBourbon (optional—if you are watching the Kentucky Derby) Pour the boiling water into a large glass heatproof pitcher.  Add the tea bags and baking soda; gently stir […]

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Mini Quiche

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, June, Newsletter, Recipes

Makes 48                                                                                                                                                                                                           Beth’s original recipe 1 crust pie dough (can use homemade, a pie crust mix or premade pie crust)1 onion, chopped½ lb breakfast sausage1 green pepper, chopped9 eggs½ cup to 1 cup milkSalt and pepper, to taste¼ tsp garlic salt2 cups finely shredded cheese of choiceBroccoli florets, finely chopped Grease each cup of a mini […]

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Brussels Sprout Salad

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, May, Newsletter, Recipes

For the salad:  2 ounces pancetta or bacon, chopped  2 cups shaved brussels sprouts, about ¾ pound  ½ cup Marcona almonds ¼ cup shaved parmesan  For the dressing: 2 tablespoon champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon shallots, finely minced ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon agave syrup or sugar […]

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Crunchy Coleslaw

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, May, Newsletter, Recipes

1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 pkg (3 oz) beef-flavored ramen noodles ½ tsp garlic salt 1 pkg (16oz) shredded coleslaw mix 1 pkg (5 oz) sliced almonds Stir contents of noodle seasoning packet, garlic salt, and oil until blended. Crush the noodles and place in a bowl.  Add coleslaw mix and almonds.   Drizzle with oil […]

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Italian Beef

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| 2021, April, Beth's Corner, Newsletter, Recipes

World’s Easiest Italian Beef Recipe 2 to 4 pounds very lean beef roast (rolled rump/sirloin tip/top round) thawed or fresh 1 jar pepperoncini including vinegar (juice) Place beef in slow cooker with pepperoncini and all liquid in the jar. Set on high. Cover and plan to cook for at least 8 hours. Do not add […]

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Suet Cakes

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| 2021, Article, Beth's Corner, Birds, Crafts, Hints, How To, March, Newsletter, Recipes

HOMEMADE SUET CAKE  Homemade suet cakes that fit standard suet feeders can be made with molds—sandwich-size plastic freezer containers (Dollar Store). Save the store-bought plastic suet cake holders and reuse them as your molds. Be sure to coat each mold with a non-stick spray before putting in the suet mix. Recipe #1 uses empty orange […]

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Irish Apple Cake

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, March, Newsletter, Recipes

For Streusel Topping: 6 tablespoons cool salted butter, plus more for pan ¾ cup all-purpose flour  ¼ cup rolled oats ½ cup granulated sugar pinch of salt For The Cake: 1 stick salted butter at room temp ½ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 […]

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Easy Peasy Tomato Soup

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, March, Newsletter, Recipes

Ingredients: 2 TBS butter 2 TBS olive oil 2 Cups onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 2 Tsp kosher salt 2 TBS flour 28 oz can tomatoes (including juice) 2 Cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 basil sprigs (1 tsp dried basil) Directions: Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in […]

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