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INGREDIENTS
6 tea bags (or more as desired, I like Red Rose the best for this)
1 pint boiling water
1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)
ice cubes (lots!)
DIRECTIONS
Place the tea bags in a very large mug or other heatproof cup. Pour boiling water over teabags. Brew tea for about 5 minutes (should be dark and bitter at this point). Remove tea bags, squeezing with a spoon [...]
INGREDIENTS
Dough
1/4 ounce active dry yeast (1 package is approximately 2 1/2 teaspoons)
1 cup warm water (105-115 degrees)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups flour (stir to remove any lumps)
Sauce
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 (8ounce)can tomato sauce
1 ounce parmesan cheese , grated (equals 1/4 cup)
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Topping
4 ounces pepperoni, sliced (equals 1 cup)
8 ounces mozzarella cheese , shredded (equals 2 cups)
DIRECTIONS
Dough directions:.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees (400 degrees if using Pyrex pizza pans).
Dissolve yeast in warm water.Stir in remaining dough ingredients:beat vigorously, about 20 strokes.
Allow dough [...]
INGREDIENTS
4 slices whole wheat bread
2egg whites
1/2 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
oil (for frying)
DIRECTIONS
Beat the egg whites with the milk and sugar.
Heat a frying pan and grease lightly with oil.
dip both sides of the toasts in batter and fry on both sides.
serve with maple syrup or banana.
INGREDIENTS
CRUST
2/3 lb graham crackers (Crushed)
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon , Ground
6 tablespoons margarine (Melted)
FILLING
4 large eggs , Large
1 cup sugar
1 lb ricotta cheese
2 (8ounce)packages cream cheese
1/2 pint whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons flour
DIRECTIONS
Crust: mix all crust ingredients and line the bottom and sides of a spring form pan, saving 1 cup mixture for topping.
The recipe calls for 4-6 tablespoons melted margarine. You may not need the full amount to make a proper crust. Filling: Beat together the eggs [...]
INGREDIENTS
6 medium russet potatoes
6 medium sweet potatoes
3 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup sour cream , divided
1/3 cup milk
3/4 cup cheddar cheese , shredded
4 tablespoons dried chives , divided
1 1/2 teaspoons salt , divided
DIRECTIONS
Pierce russet and sweet potatoes with a fork.
Bake at 400°F for 60-70 minutes or until tender.
Set sweet potatoes aside.
Cut 1/3 off top of russet potatoes, leaving skins intact.
Place pulp in bowl, mash with butter until smooth.
Add 1/3 cup sour cream. milk, cheese, 2 Tbsp chives, [...]