1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 3 tsp. vanilla 1 cup sour cream 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. baking soda 5 ½ cups flour Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In mixer, cream butter and sugar, and then add eggs and vanilla. Add sour cream. In separate bowl combine salt, baking soda, and flour, [...]
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Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup cooked rice, warm or at room temperature 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 green onion, finely sliced (white and green parts) 1/2 red or green pepper, diced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped juice of 1 lime 1/2 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin [...]
Posted by twizlstick on January 11, 2012
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Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade
Summertime is here and it’s time to cool off with a refreshing drink. 1 cup water 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup lemon juice 1/2 tsp. lemon extract (*optional) 4 cups ice water In small saucepan, make a syrup by adding water and sugar. Stir on medium low heat until sugar dissolves completely. Cool. In a [...]
Posted by twizlstick on July 5, 2009
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Bestest Chili-Bacon Beans
Great side dish for a BBQ (like we just had today!). And of course, anything with bacon captures my heart Makes enough for a crowd! I doubled this recipe recently, and would probably do a little *less* bacon next time (GASP!). But even with 20 people, I had tons of leftovers for a week. [...]
Posted by twizlstick on July 5, 2009
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Apple Goody (aka Apple Crisp)
A classic apple dessert – similar to apple pie, but with a yummy streusel topping. FILLING: 6 to 8 tart apples (I find that Granny Smith’s work best, but have used Fuji in the past) 1 cup sugar 3 Tblsp. flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon Slice apples as for pie. Mix with rest [...]
Posted by twizlstick on July 5, 2009
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Gramma Green’s Homemade Ice Cream
A delicious treat for any celebration. Can have several fruit variations, as well as yummy vanilla. 2 eggs (beat well) 2 1/4 cup sugar 1 pint whipping cream 2 quarts (8 cups) milk (use whole milk if wanted) 1/2 tsp. salt *2 Tblsp. vanilla (only if you are having vanilla ice cream) Beat eggs in [...]
Posted by twizlstick on July 5, 2009
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Creamy Sweet Rice Pudding
Mmmm… a yummy comfort food with flavors of real vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, orange, fresh nutmeg and cranberries. This is made in a pressure cooker. 1 cup white basmati rice 2 1/4 cups water 1/2 tsp. orange oil (optional) 1 (2 inch) piece of orange pee 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly [...]
Posted by twizlstick on March 29, 2009
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Chicken Pasta Salad with Cashews & Cranberries
This is a fabulous pasta salad dish for a large group of people. I made a single recipe of this and took it over for a dinner of 13 people and had to BEG them to all take some leftovers home. It was a ton, but Oh So Yummy! Salad 1 lb Potpourri Pasta (or [...]
Posted by twizlstick on March 28, 2009
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Hawaiian Dream Cake
This is a yummy cake that blends coconut, pineapple and lemon for a nice tropical taste. Let this one chill for at least 5 hours so the flavors can blend. Makes for a really moist and yummy dessert! 1 yellow cake mix 1 small box (3 oz.) instant lemon pudding 2 cups cold milk 8 [...]
Posted by twizlstick on March 28, 2009
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