tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64530055569216347592011-09-25T19:48:05.035-06:00This is the place to go to share recipes you have found helpful when spending time "on the mountain" with family and friends. Feel free to submit those recipes, along with the history of how it became a favorite of your family.- Debbie -http://www.blogger.com/profile/12502248998217671231noreply@blogger.comBlogger581100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453005556921634759.post-68927700140500276132010-03-25T21:42:00.010-06:002010-03-25T22:25:18.147-06:00

My sweet little niece, Katrina, brought these Scandinavian Almond Bars to the cabin for munching on. This is one of those recipes that you start out eating one and then break off a piece of another and before you know it, you have eaten way too many. These are absolutely yummy!Thanks Katrina for a great new recipe.*1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup butter (no

- Debbie -http://www.blogger.com/profile/12502248998217671231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453005556921634759.post-26390825869495114202010-03-11T21:40:00.023-07:002010-03-11T23:12:55.445-07:00

Thanks again to my friend Deb Black for this great "green" recipe to share. I love asparagus and treasure those childhood days of following the irrigation ditches with my family looking for those green spears. Way back then, I had eagle eyes and could spot a patch even driving down the road. Mom made a great soup and Deb's recipe is much like it. So forget the cabbage and corn beef this year and

- Debbie -http://www.blogger.com/profile/12502248998217671231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453005556921634759.post-59372639851120493222010-02-28T22:33:00.014-07:002010-03-01T22:22:45.260-07:00

Sunny and BrightA Breakfast Delight!Ok, to begin with, I have a confession to make this year. I'm not a great cook! Oh, I'm not terrible but I'm not great. I'm just a cook who likes to try new things and I'll keep working on something until I at least get it edible. Oh, I feel so much better that you know the truth so that I can share things that were good and things that were just downright

- Debbie -http://www.blogger.com/profile/12502248998217671231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453005556921634759.post-87078173534618615362010-02-24T14:08:00.020-07:002010-02-24T21:53:24.798-07:00

Where have I been?You ask, where have I been the last few months and why haven't I been doing the blog. My answer: running, running, running. Oh, I've been doing important things but I have left things that really are important undone. I was reminded of that as I looked at a new January calendar I just received. The picture is of a young man sitting by a stream and waterfall with his winter coat

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Deb Black shared this fantastic soup recipe with me. It will really hit the spot on cold, wintry days. Make a snowman with the kids and then have a hot bowl of soup!3 Tbsp. of bacon grease (or cook 3 slices of chopped bacon)1 clove of garlic minced1 medium onion chopped1/4 cup fresh minced parsley or 2 Tbsp. dried parsley2 stalks celery chopped2 carrots, diced or chopped1 large potato diced1/2

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A New Festive Side Dish!My friend just gave me this recipe and suggested we use it as a side dish for a Christmas Dinner we are planning. When she told me the ingredients, I was a little skeptical but I made it today and it was delicious. A very unusual combining of rice, mushroom soup, onion and of all things, pecans.However, both my husband and I loved the flavor and it was moist and fluffy.1

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Pumpkin Muffins, the perfect Thanksgiving Breakfast while you wait for the Thanksgiving Feast! Many thanks to my friend, Deb Black for this recipe! She said she wanted to get a picture of the muffins out of the pan but her family gobbled them up before she could snap a picture! What better recommendation for a recipe could there be than that.1 cup flour (white or wheat)1 cup oats (uncooked)1/

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I LOVE FALL!I love everything about the Fall season. That nip in the air, the earthy smell of leaves as they swirl and dance with the wind and a good bowl of hot, steaming soup! It just feels so comforting as the earth slows down and readies itself for the resting season of winter. This is a wonderful, rich soup that is just perfect to warm you up on a cold, blustery day. 1 can chicken broth or

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TENDER, MOIST AND DELICIOUSThe orange zest in this zucchini bread really gives the bread a pick-me-up. It's very subtle and blends beautifully with the zucchini. This is an unusual combination that really works! 3 eggs1 cup brown sugar1 cup white sugar1 cup oil3 cups flour1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. baking powder1/4 tsp. cloves1 tsp. nutmeg ( I usually do about 1/2 tsp. of nutmeg)1 tsp. cinnamon1/2

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At our last cabin Association work day, we served these BBQ pork sandwiches and they were delicious. At first the recipe sounded a little strange to me because it uses applesauce and spices in the sauce but I really liked the result. If you think about it, pork and apples are a perfect combination but you usually don't think about combining them for a sandwich. Thanks Donna for this great new

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This has been one of my all time favorite recipes! I hadn't made it for awhile but my daughter in law made it the last time she came to the cabin. Thing was, hers tasted better than mine! I hate to admit that but I had to take a cooking lesson from my 22 year old daughter in law. Hers were soft and chewy and mine were harder. In comparing our recipes, she just cooked the karo syrup mixture a

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These are my all time favorite whole wheat rolls! They are tender and have a honey sweet flavor. If you tend to shy away from whole wheat, just give these yummy rolls a try. I will give you two methods to make them: 1. by hand and 2. in the bread machine. Either way works great but the bread machine is easier.HAND MIX METHODPut in a bowl:1 1/2 cups of whole wheat flour2 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast

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An Awesome Dressing On Any Salad!This is the "Cafe Rio" type dressing that tastes so good on all salads, especially taco type salads! I even like it on baked potatoes for an extra zippy taste.1 cup mayonnaise1/2 clove garlic1/4 bunch of washed cilantro- No Stems1 Tbsp. white vinegar1/2 jalapeno pepper - No Seeds (wear gloves to clean out seeds)1/8 tsp. pepper1/4 tsp. saltPut everything but the

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So Delicious and Feeds a Large Crowd!This is one of our families favorite recipes! It is so easy to prepare and everyone likes it! Use it to make filling for burritos, tacos, or even drain juice and put of a hard roll. It is perfect for "Cafe Rio" type salads. I will post the Cilantro Dressing that goes so well with the salad on my next post.This is a great option for family reunions as it can be

- Debbie -http://www.blogger.com/profile/12502248998217671231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453005556921634759.post-47563058594340613042009-07-02T14:40:00.005-06:002009-07-02T16:01:45.223-06:00

Nothing is better than a new red potato dug fresh from the garden!I like red potatoes no matter how they are fixed but this little recipe is especially tasty and I like them warm or even the baked leftovers eaten cold for a picnic. (Be sure and refrigerate leftovers) The combination of spices and cheeses in the potato filling are really delicious and complement each other.1 1/2 lbs. small red

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A Great Summer Salad!Light and Refreshing!I love this salad. It is a little sour and has a slight bite with the green olives. It makes such a nice summer dinner with a crusty bread or rolls. I often double this to take to a group picnic.1 pkg. chicken Rice-A-Roni3 green onions, chopped1/2 green pepper chopped8 to 10 green olives with pimento, chopped2 jars marinated in oil artichokes (abt. 8 to

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Not Old and True,But Good and New!Over the weekend, I did some babysitting at my daughter's home. When the children were all asleep, I entertained myself with her cookbooks. I found this recipe in a collection of her husbands relatives favorite recipes. We made it tonight and really enjoyed the new and interesting flavor.1 container pina colada yogurt4 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless1/2

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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY DAD!THANKS FOR THE FUN RECIPE!I inherited my love of experimental cooking or as my Mom calls it,"Frizzle Cooking", from my Dad. When he retired, he kind of took over the kitchen and has perfected whole wheat cooking, especially his bread. I told Dad that I had a little microwave recipe for a chocolate cake that I just wasn't quite happy with and Dad took on the challenge and

- Debbie -http://www.blogger.com/profile/12502248998217671231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6453005556921634759.post-49900043331189505552009-06-15T21:14:00.014-06:002009-06-28T22:25:41.918-06:00

My son just got married in April and this Mother's Day my new little Daughter-in-Law gave me a very special gift. Being newly weds, they are on a very limited budget so she hand wrote 25 recipe cards of her families favorite recipes. For me, this was the highest form of recipe sharing and I will treasure these 25 recipes forever. Thanks Amy!1 3 to 5 lb. rump roast2 cans beef broth1 pkg. Italian

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Tender and Flavorful--So Good with Soup!I visited my Mom and Dad over the weekend and my sisters and I were reminiscing over the Dilly Bread that Mom used to make in a juice can. We loved it and always asked for the "round bread". There is just something fun about eating a round slice of bread, so break out of the mold and bake round!2 1/2 tsp of dry yeast1/4 cup lukewarm water1 cup creamed

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Chicken, Cheese Sauce and Broccoli-All Rolled Up In A Little Crepe BlanketOkay, so the real name of this little creation is "Turkey Divan Crepes" but how Mountain sounding is that! I just thought it looked like a little silky blanket wrapping up everything. Whatever you call it, it's good! 1 1/4 cups flour1/2 tsp. salt3 eggs1 cup milk1/4 cup water3 Tbsp. melted butterCombine and mix

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Goldilocks would definitely have loved these little cakes. Fun for kids and the big kid in all of us!These little gingerbread cakes have been a favorite for many years. The lemon syrup is a perfect pairing with the gingerbread flavor. I found the little pancake molds at a dollar store a few years ago and they have been so much fun to make for the grandkids. Of course the pancakes taste just a

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Another Great Recipe From The Black Family!Yum!My mouth begins to water just looking at Deb's picture. It looks so delicious!Thanks for this great submission.Take a zip lock bag and put the followingingredients in it:1 cup soy sauce1/2 to 3/4 cup brown sugar1 cup water2 cloves minced garlic1 tsp. fresh grated ginger or if using dry powder 1/2 tsp.Mix well inside the enclosed zip lock bag and then

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One Fabulous Dressing!I love the dressing on this salad. It just explodes with flavor. You use the bacon drippings instead of oil and I credit that for its great flavor.2 bunches spinach1o slices bacon, cut in slivers1/3 cup bacon drippings1/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup currant jelly (Smuckers makes a current jelly) 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted1 (11 oz.) can mandarin

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A Tangy Marinated Chicken That Is Perfect For Your Summer Barbecue!Sunshine, glorious sunshine! I've enjoyed the sun on my face and the feeling of heat in my bones. There is nothing quite like the warmth of a spring sun that wakes up the world to get a move on and start growing. So, in honor of the sun, I share one of my favorite grilling or broiling recipes for "Sunshine Chicken". This is moist

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Omelets Your Way!An Adventure In Cooking!Soooo Fun! This is one yummy breakfast and can be made on your kitchen stove, a Camp Chief, Coleman stove, or even over the campfire. Really, this is one of my favorite new ways to cook an omelet.So, lets gets going with instructions.First: Buy good quality baggies. I bought them at the dollar store last year for girls camp and some of them broke so we had

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Tastes like an oatmeal cookie! Um Good! I love to try new pancake recipes because you can be so creative with just a few basic ingredients and if you make a goof it hasn't cost you a fortune. This was a new recipe and I liked the spicy flavor. Really, it tastes a lot like an oatmeal cookie. You do need to be a little patient to make them and plan ahead but I think you'll be happy with these

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If I make it on the Mountain, then it's Mountain Clam Chowder. This is a wonderful chowder for the cooler days of spring. I like to keep several cans of clams at the cabin as a quick emergency meal if I have unexpected company stop by. 2 6 oz. cans minced clams1 cup finely diced celery1 cup finely diced onions2 cups finely diced potatoes1 1/2 tsp. saltpinch pepper 1/2 tsp. sugarWhite Sauce:3/4

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Daffodils and Lemon breadbring cheer to any spring day!This weekend was another soggy and gray day on the Mountain. However, I was thrilled to see the 150 daffodils that we planted last fall in full bloom. They warmed my heart and soul and I found great joy as I watched them gently sway in the breeze. I must thank Donna for the inspiration in planting them. Last year, I passed by her cabin and

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With garden planting starting to be on people's mind and all the great vegetables that come from them, I have this great recipe that can make a meal in itself!You don't have to wait for the garden to start producing - go to your grocer tomorrow for dinner. * DebSubmitted by: Deb B.1 Medium Zucchini1 Medium Summer Squash1 Medium Red Bell Pepper1 Medium Yellow Bell Pepper1 pound of fresh Asparagus1

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I love the brilliant red sunsets that we are often graced with in the Sanpete Valley. They can be truly inspiring! This colorful red stew is named for their beauty.Before cooking ********************After cooking2 lbs. stew meat, cubed and any fat removed2 onions, chopped2 stalks celery, diced1 green pepper,coarsely chopped6 carrots cut int 2 inch pieces3 large potatoes, peeled, cut into chucks (

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A Great Picnic Cake!This is a fabulous cake to take on picnics. It 's not crumbly and when the frosting dries, it's not sticky. We love the rich, full flavor that is reminiscent of chuckwagon spice cakes served on old cattle drives. One preparation item to note on this recipe is that it must be started the night before you plan to make it. The carrots, raisins and spices like to get friendly

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Dutch Oven Potatoes With A Sweet Personality!The surprising ingredient- Granny Smith Apples My brother is one of the best dutch oven cooks I know! He has worked in the scouting program on and off for over thirty years and in that time, he never cancelled a camping trip. His word is his bond and if a trip was planned they camped. Sometimes they had to change the place, but they camped. The

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This rich and luscious recipe makes two pies. One for your family and one to give away. Share the yum and the calories. A win-win for everyone!After being at our cabin Easter weekend, the dominant outdoor condition was mud puddles, everywhere! If we got off the gravel, we were sucked into the brown goo. That experience was the genesis for these little puddle pies. I usually make this recipe in a

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Wow! Easter Breakfast at the Deb's Cabin looks pretty good to me!From Debby:Usually I make homemade cinnamon rolls for Easter breakfast, but this year I wanted something new. My son loves French Toast and I came across these two recipes that made the French Toast even better.The syrup is something you can make with ingredients in your cupboard and to me it tastes even better (not as good a REAL

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"I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep."John 10:11This Easter I contemplated what type of recipe to submit. I considered several favorite desserts, twisted wreath breads with red eggs baked in them, and rolls in the shape of a lamb. However, none of these things reflected what my heart feels at this sacred season. So it is that I chose to share a simple shepherds

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*********An Omelet With A Fruity Tang! *********Most omelets use cheese, tomatoes, onions, or peppers but this delightful little omelet uses none of those items. Instead, you add grated apples ,lemon juice and zest to give this omelet a sweet and fruity taste. It is mellow and delicious! Give it a try. It came from a collection of Shaker recipes.4 eggs1/2 tsp. salt2 tbsp. sugar 1/2 cup flour1/2

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Really, It's Spring? April 4, 2009 ****************** March 21, 2009The above pictures are of the same place on our drive.This weekend, we had an absolutely beautiful snowfall on our Mountain! All the trees, bushes and weeds werewearing their white ermine coats. Some storms are violent and powerful but this storm was steady and gentle. It just softly snowed for 24 hours and really piled up. We

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A Delicious Change of Pace Hotcake!1 cup flour2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt1/8 teas. ground nutmeg2 Tbsp. sugar1 egg1 cup milk3 Tbsp. salad oil1 cup ripe mashed bananas2 tsp. lemon juiceStir together flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and sugar. Beat egg with milk in a large bow. Beat in oil, the bananas and lemon juice.Add flour mixture and stir just until combined. (It will be a little

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Back to Basics CocoaI grew up in Idaho spending many wonderful hours sitting around our 17 ft. long cabin table with my brothers, sisters, and cousins making "Sheep Camp Cocoa". We'd all mix up our basic chocolate concentrate and then mom would call out, "Who needs hot water". She'd walk around with an old tea kettle pouring hot water into our cups. We'd add a whole handful of mini marshmallows

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The ShepherdLittle lambs upon the hillBleating in the night so stillGo your way and do not fearA tender shepherd hovers near.I've always been fascinated by the life of a sheepherder. I have relatives who were herders and grew up on stories of them battling grizzly bears and wolves to protect the sheep. My Aunt would take my cousins and go out and stay on the range and then return to town. I

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Sagebrush ButtercupThese waxy little yellow flowers appear early in the spring just as the snowbanks are disappearing. I took the picture of these little flowers on Mar. 21, 2009 in the lower Meadows area of Pine Creek Ranch. Watch for Sagebrush Buttercups and Spring Beauty when the snowbanks are almost gone.Mar. 21, 2009Sagebrush Buttercups can be really stunning when they occur in mass. They

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Apples and Pork - A Perfect Match!F.E.D. Recipe = Fast, Easy, DeliciousA co-worker shared this recipe and our family has really enjoyed it. Sometimes at the cabin, I like to "frizzle" cook. This means spending time to dutch oven cook or other dishes that are more time consuming. Other times, I just plain like to play and want something good to feed the family without the fuss. This is the perfect

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Sugar Cookies With A Little "Zap" OF Lime!These cookies are so easy to roll and cut out and you don't need to chill the dough before you roll. My little youth group of girls from ages 8 to 11 helped me make these and they all gobbled them up in the blink of an eye. Just a little different from a regular sugar cookie. Give them a try for all the leprechauns at your house.3 cups flour1 cup sugar1

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These Little Potato Canoes are so much fun to make! Everyone gets to hollow out their own little "canoe" with a melon baller and then stuff it with whatever they like.To begin, really scrub your potatoes well, dry them, and then put a coat of butter or shortening on the outside. Place each potato on a sheet of aluminum foil. If your potato doesn't set flat, cut a little slice off the bottom.

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Not quite a biscuit, Not quite a cookie,Just tender and good!These are fun and unusual. They really are a cross between a biscuit and a soft cookie. They have a mild, sweet flavor that is different and very delicious. My husband really likes them!1 egg 1/3 cup butter or shortening ( I like the flavor of butter)1 cup cooked,cooled and mashed yams2 Tbs. sugar1 cup flour2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp.

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No Fuss - No Muss - Oh So Good!This is my type of recipe. It took no more than 5 minutes to get everything in the pot and the chicken was absolutely delicious!This can be baked in your kitchen oven or with briquettes outside. Donna said that this sauce also works well on pork chops. I'm certainly going to give it a try.4 - 6 chicken breasts or a whole one cut up1 cup apricot jam1 cup Catalina

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Smell the Apples - Feel the Memories"Because of the fresh apples, this is one of our favorite fall desserts. I grew up in Upstate New York among the dairy farms and apple orchards. Every time I make this recipe, it reminds me of fall in New York and Dad coming home after riding our horse with his saddle bags filled with apples. He and the horse were both eating apples as they rode into the yard."

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Sunny and Yummy!The first thing I noticed about Donna's recipe when I took it out of the oven was its beautiful color. The golden yellow is a perfect breakfast food as it brightens your whole attitude for the day. The flavors are a mellow blend of egg and cheese with just a little dash of hot from the peppers. I also liked how it cut. Nice straight lines and the pieces didn't fall apart when

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Easy, sweet, and delightful!I was out of Terrels frozen rolls for Sunday dinner so I thought I'd give Deb's recipe a try. They were really fast and easy. I mixed everything up about 20 minutes before I left for church. When I got home, I rolled them out into 2 1/2 dozen clover leaf rolls. They only need to raise about half an hour and then they are ready to bake. For me, this is a "keeper" recipe

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Light, Refreshing, a little burst of Spring!This is a wonderful little spread for rolls, muffins, bagels and fruit. The zest of orange adds a wonderful little zing.1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup honey2 Tbsp. orange juice (fresh is best)1/2 tsp. grated orange peel (I like fresh zest)Combine softened cream cheese, honey, orange juice and orange zest; beat until well blended.

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Takes a little time to make but well worth the effort!My cousin and her husband ran a fishing lodge in the Teton Basin of Idaho for many years.This granola recipe was one of their guests favorites.I could literally live on this stuff!It is easy to make but takes time to slowly bake and dry each batch.10 cups old fashioned oatmeal1 cup wheat germ1/2 lb. coconut2 cups sunflower seeds1 cup toasted

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Fast, Easy, Good!Dutch ovens aren't just for summertime. They don't mind if they are heated with briquettes, a campstove, or in your kitchen oven. So get your dutch oven out and enjoy that wonderful dutch flavor this winter.Also try the parmesan cheese straws. These were one of the first things I learned to make many moons ago in my Jr. High cooking class. They are so simple but they go great

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I make this up about 1/2 hour before serving to let the dressing flavor the cabbage. This is the only cabbage dish my children will eat. It can make a meal by itself, especially during the summer-very light meal.2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced2 Tbsp. slivered almonds4 cups green cabbage, chopped2 Tbsp. sesame seeds2 green onions, chopped2 Tbsp. margarineIn a skillet, melt margarine. Add green

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Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 Greg and I went on a "Snowshoe Picnic" and this soup is what we packed to eat. It was so much fun! With all of the crazy things that are going on in the world today, it was a healing balm to our souls to sit on a rock with our faces turned to the sun and just listen to natures peace!4 large baking potatoes2/3 cup butter or margarine2/3 cup all purpose flour6 to 7 cups

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Every Little Wrangler (and Big Wranglers too) will love these cookies! Thanks Deb for this yummy recipe. I'm sure my Grandkids will love these cookies.3/4 cup butter flavored Crisco1 1/4 cup brown sugar2 Tbs. milk1 Tbs. vanillaMix together until creamy and then add:1 egg1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. baking soda1 3/4 cup flour (more if you like a stiffer cookie - that is not flat)Mix well and then add:1 cup

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This is a yummy recipe that you make the night before and put in the fridge. Just take it out in the morning, bake and enjoy! Be sure and try the apple syrup as it is awesome!Debbie1 loaf of unsliced french bread1 8 0z. cream cheese (cubbed and softened)8 large eggs2 1/2 cups of half and half or light cream6 Tbs. butter (melted)1/4 cup maple syrupCut bread into cubes or tear into bite-size

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The men will run to the breakfast table for these light, fluffy biscuits. This is an interesting mix of a normal biscuit, and a yeast roll. Very fast to make, and almost as good as dinner rolls when you are in a hurry.1 pkg dry yeast (1 Tbs)1/4 cup warm water2-1/2 cups flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1/8 cup sugar (2 Tbs)1/2 cup shortening1 cup buttermilkPreheat oven to 400 degrees. Let the

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