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Written By: kittencal on January 12, 2010 No Comment
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Drizzle this delicious topping over ice cream or cake, this will thicken up more when refrigerated

Yield 2-1/2 cups

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter cubed

1-1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

16 large marshmallows

2 tablespoons corn syrup (light or dark)

pinch salt

1 cup evaporated milk

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans

Instructions:————————————-

In a saucepan melt butter.

Add in brown sugar, marshmallows, corn syrup and pinch salt; cook stirring over low heat until marshmallows are completely melted; bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute.

Remove from heat and cool 5-7 minutes.

Whisk in evaporated milk and vanilla until thoroughly combined.

Stir in chopped pecans.

Cool slightly then drizzle over ice cream or cake.

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Written By: kittencal on January 10, 2010 No Comment
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Store in the fridge or freezer in a ziploc bag, the recipe may be reduced to one loaf of bread if desired  since I use these on a regular basis I most always make two loaves, plan ahead you will need to dry the breadcrumbs which may take 2-3 days depending on how dry you want the crumbs to be
Yield 3 cups (approx)

Ingredients:

Instructions:——————————————–

  1. Slice the loaves of bread into quarters and leave out on the counter for 1-2 days (or you may also oven-dry the bread slices).
  2. Cut or break the bread in small cubes and place in a processor (you might have to do this in two batches) process until fine.
  3. Place the breadcrumbs into a bowl and add in all the remaining ingredients; mix gently.
  4. Pour the crumbs into a ziploc freezer bag and store in the freezer to use as needed.

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Written By: kittencal on November 3, 2009 No Comment
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This will keep up to 8 months covered tightly at room temperature, or 1 year if refrigerated or store in freezer, you may double or triple all amounts, I have left the cayenne is optional add in for extra heat, you could also omit the flour I add it in for thickening

Yield 3/4 cup

Ingredients:

  • 6 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors)
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning salf
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder (or use 1 tablespoon finely crushed onion flakes)
  • 3-4 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder (such as  OXO or Knorr beef bouillon powder)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, can adjust to taste)

Instructions:—————————————————

  1. Mix all ingredients together.
  2. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate.
  3. Shake the bottle before using.
  4. Use any amount desired in recipes.

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Written By: kittencal on November 1, 2009 No Comment
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I have made this using frozen cranberries I have to say that the fresh is much better there really is a texture difference, this is delicious on toast and on the side served with ham or turkey, it also makes a great holiday gift

The amounts may be doubled

Servings 10

Ingredients:

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries

1-1/4 to 1-1/3 cups sugar (for a sweet taste use 1-1/3 cups)

3/4 cup unsweetened cranberry juice (can use water)

1 large red apple, peeled and finely chopped (I like to use Spartan apples)

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions:———————————————–

In a medium saucepan combine all ingredients; bring to a boil over medium-high heat stirring constantly.

Reduce heat to low and simmer about 20-25 minutes or until the apple is tender and the mixture thickens.

Cool completely then store covered in refrigerator.

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Written By: kittencal on October 16, 2009 No Comment
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This may also be served on the side as a sauce and will double well,  for the best flavor I recommend to use a good quality brand of cherry preserves such as Smuckers

Ingredients:

1 (12-ounce) jar cherry preserves

1/4 cup liquid honey

1/4 cup red wine vinegar (no substitutes)

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/8 teaspoon salt (can use a little more)

Instructions:—————————————-

In a medium saucepan combine all ingredients; bring to a light simmer.

Cook stirring for 5 minutes.

Baste on ham 30 minutes before the meat is done, then finish cooking the ham uncovered for 30 minutes.

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