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This makes two of the most delicious moist apple loaves and you can also bake them in mini loaf pans, fresh blueberries may be replaced for the chopped apples..instead of chopping the apples they may be coarsely grated into the flour mixture..

The loaves may be drizzled with a vanilla glaze if desired, to make glaze mix 1 cup confectioners sugar with 1 tablespoon light cream or milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth then drizzle over the tops of the cooled loaves

Yield two (9 x 5-inch) loaf cakes

Ingredients:

3 large eggs

2 cup sugar (can use half white sugar and brown sugar)

1 cup vegetable oil (can use canola oil)

1 tablespoon vanilla or maple extract

2 cups applesauce (sweetened or unsweetened)

1/2 cup sour cream

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (can use more)

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

2 large apples, peeled cored and chopped

3/4 cup chopped walnuts or raisins, optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease and flour two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.

In a large bowl beat eggs with sugar, oil and vanilla or maple extract for about 3 minutes.

Beat in applesauce and sour cream until blended and combined..

In another bowl combine flour with cinnamon, nutmeg,  baking powder and baking soda (if you are grated the apples then add them into the flour mixture).

Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture beating on low speed until just blended.

Mix in apples and nuts.

Divide the batter between the two loaf pans.

Bake for about 75 minutes or until loaves test done.

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These muffins bake out high and moist with a wonderful banana almond flavor… a long time favorite recipe I still make to this day, depending on the size of bananas that you use the yield may vary slightly

Yield 12 muffins

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (can increase to 1 teaspoon)

1/4 to 1/3 cup chopped almonds

3 large ripe bananas, mashed

2 teaspoons vanilla

3/4 cup sugar

1 large egg, slightly beaten

1/3 cup melted butter

1/3 cup chopped almonds

Streusel:

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2/3 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons soft butter

INSTRUCTIONS:—————————————————

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Set oven rack to second-lowest position.

Line 12 regular size muffin tins with paper liners.

For streusel topping; in a bowl combine the flour with brown sugar and cinnamon; using your fingers blend in the butter, then mix in the chopped almonds; set aside.

For muffins; in a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and chopped almonds.

In a medium bowl whisk melted butter with sugar, egg and vanilla until well combined then mix in the mashed bananas until blended.

Using a wooden spoon mix in the wet mixture into the flour mixture until just combined (do not over mix small lump in the batter are okay).

Divide batter evenly between each muffin tin.

Sprinkle prepared streusel mixture over the top of each muffin.

Bake for 20-22 minutes or until muffins test done.

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Using a processor to blend the flour and butter insures for a light flakey biscuit and makes these a snap to make!

Notes from our test kitchen; make certain to have the butter very cold,  before using, it is recommended to cut into small pieces and freeze for about 10 minutes, garlic lovers add in 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Yield 8-10 biscuits

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

3-4 teaspoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (do not omit!)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup very cold butter, cut into small pieces

1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese (can use up to 1/2 cup)

1/2 cup milk

3 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions:—————————————-

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Set oven rack to second-lowest position (this is important or the bottoms will bake out very dark).

Generously grease a medium baking sheet.

In a processor combine flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar and salt (if you are adding in the garlic powder add it in now) process for a few seconds to combine.

Add in the cold butter cubes and process for about 5-6 seconds or until combined with the flour.

Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl.

Mix in the cheddar cheese.

Add in milk and using a spoon gently mix until combined (do not over mix!).

Using a tablespoon drop mounds of dough onto baking sheet (you should have about 8-10 dough mounds).

Using your hands lightly press down the dough to remove any tiny points that are sticking up in the dough (these tend to over darken and get hard when baked).

Bake for about 10-12 minutes (these don’t take long to bake do not bake until dark brown or biscuits will be dry baking time should be no more than 12-13 minutes).

Immediately generously brush the melted butter over each biscuit.

Taken from my “Favorites” folder!.. I won’t go on and babble about how good this is just try it and see for yourself!

Yield one (8 x 5-inch) loaf

Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups all purpose flour

2/3 cup sugar

2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats (not substitutes, only quick-cooking!)

1 medium banana, mashed (about 1 cup or a little more)

2 large eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil (can use canola oil)

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup fresh blueberries tossed with 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions:—————————————-

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Set oven rack to second-lowest position.

Grease and flour an 8 x 5-inch loaf pan.

In a bowl combine the flour with next 5 ingredients.

In a small bowl whisk the eggs with oil and vanilla until well combined then mix in the mashed bananas; add to the dry ingredients mixing with a wooden spoon until just combined.

Gently mix in the blueberries.

Transfer to loaf pan.

Bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes or until the loaf tests done.

Cool 10 minutes in the pan then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

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This spread will also work well on baguette slices, for ease I have listed canned mushrooms you may use fresh sauteed in place of canned, if you are not a garlic lover then omit

Servings 16 slices

Ingredients:

4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup softened butter mixed with 2 garlic cloves or 1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 cup mayonnaise, such as Hellman’s mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing)

8 green onions, chopped

1 (8-ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained and chopped (hand-squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible)

1 (4-1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained (hand-squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible)

1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, optional (can use more)

1 (1-pound) loaf unsliced French bread

Instructions:—————————————

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Prepare an ungreased baking sheet.

In a bowl combine all ingredients except the bread.

Using a serrated knife slice the bread loaf in half lengthwise.

Spread the cheese mixture over the top of each half.

Place on baking sheet.

Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Slice each half into 8 slices

This makes a wonderful moist coffee cake with very little effort, a family favorite that goes back years!

Servings 12

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup cooking oil (such as vegetable or canola oil)

1 large egg

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 to 3/4 cup raisins or chopped walnuts

CINNAMON FILLING:

1/2 cup cugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease a loaf pan.

In a small bowl combine the filling ingredients.

In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, sugar, cinnamon and salt; add in oil, egg and buttermilk; beat until well combined.

Mix in the raisins or nuts.

Pour 1/2 of the batter into the loaf pan, then sprinkle 1/3 of the cinnamon/sugar mix over the batter.

Repeat two more times (ending with the cinnamon/sugar mixture on top)

Bake for 50-60 minutes.

Cool in pan for about 8-10 minutes then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Drizzle with vanilla glaze if desired.

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For ease I have stated a store bought Boboli pizza crust as they are already prebaked when sold at the grocerey store, you may of course make your own pizza crust then partially bake on a pizza pan bottom oven rack at 400 degrees F for about 8 minutes but do not bake the crust completely, make certain to use a very firm tomato or it will create a watery topping and soggy crust

This will also work well using cooked chicken, the amounts are really only a guideline feel free to adjust to taste, I also add in a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mayonnaise mixture

See my bread machine pizza dough recipe posted HERE

Yield one 12-inch pizza

Ingredients:

3/4 to 1 cup mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing)

1 garlic clove, finely minced (or use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)

1-1/2 cups cooked finely chopped turkey or chicken

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained

4 green onions, chopped

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, optional

2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided (can use shredded mozzarella cheese)

1 (12-inch) purchased Boboli pizza crust

1 large firm Roma tomato, chopped

1/3 cup sliced green or black olives

Instructions:—————————————-

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (oven rack set to bottom position).

In a bowl combine the mayonnaise with the next 6 ingredients and 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Spread the turkey mixture onto the prebaked pizza crust.

Top with remaining shredded Monterey Jack cheese, then sprinkle the chopped tomatoes and olives on top.

Bake for 10-15 minutes or until completely heated through.