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INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg , beaten
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans
confectioners’ sugar , for dusting
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray an 8-inch square pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
In a small saucepan, melt the butter.
Turn off the heat, add the brown sugar and stir until smooth.
Stir in the egg.
Stir together the flour and baking powder and stir into the brown [...]
INGREDIENTS
8 medium red potatoes (skins left on and washed thoroughly)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup green onions (tops only)
2 stalks celery , diced
3 hard-boiled eggs , chopped
1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
1/4 cup diced pimentos (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons Aunt Jane’s Krazy Mixed Up Salt (or use seasoned salt)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot cook the potatoes with skin on in boiling water until just fork-tender (about 12-15 minutes).
Cut into cubes.
In a large bowl combine all remaining ingredients until [...]
INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups pomegranate juice
1/3 cup pomegranate syrup
1/3 cup simple syrup (see additional post)
3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
2 (750ml)bottles champagne, chilled (I use Prosecco)
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, combine pomegranate juice, pomegranate syrup, simple syrup and orange liqueur.
Cover and chill for 1 hour (allows the flavors to blend).
To serve, fill champagne flutes half-way with pomegranate mixture.
Add champagne to fill.
Cheers!
INGREDIENTS
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 ounces creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter , softened
1/2 cup multi-colored chocolate candies
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350°F Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats.
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the eggs and sugars. Mix well. Add the salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and butter. Mix well. Stir in the chocolate [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 cups self-rising cornmeal mix
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1 (1/4ounce)package active dry yeast
2 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 300°F; grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal mix, sugar, flour, and yeast.
Stir in buttermilk, oil, and egg.
Pour batter into pan, and bake for 1 hour.
Let cool in pan for 10 minutes.Remove from pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack.
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