Version 1 Mix… 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice dash of cloves or ginger Version 2 Mix… 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Simple! 1. Mix… 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil 6 tablespoons cold milk 2. Divide dough into 2 balls 3. Flatten each ball between 2 pieces of waxed paper 4. Roll with a rolling pin 5. Place in pie pan Makes 2 x 9" pie crusts

Combine the following in mixing bowl and beat for 10-12 minutes… 1/2 cup shortening 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened) 2 cups powered sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon milk 2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg white

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick… 1/2 cup milk 4 1/2 teaspoons flour Add and beat for about 7-8 minutes… 1/2 cup white or brown sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla Optionally add 1/4 to 1/2 cup ground or chopped nuts.

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Sift… 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cornmeal 1/4 sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt In a separate bowl, beat… 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (or 1 1/2 cups milk + 5 teaspoons vinegar) Add dry ingredients to milk/egg mixture. Pour 4 tablespoons vegetable (corn) oil in cast iron skillet and sprinkle 2 tablespoons corn meal. Heat skillet in the oven for about 4-5 minutes then pour hot oil in corn-bread batter. ...

Over medium-high heat, cook… 1 pound Italian sausage 1/2 medium onion (chopped) Add and heat until begins to boil… 4 - 6 cups chicken broth Add… 1 large can chopped tomatoes 1 cup uncooked rice Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is cooked – approximately 20 minutes depending on the kind of rice. Add and cook until heated… 1 package frozen spinach Serve immediately.

Cook 1 pound of bow-tie (farfelle) pasta according to directions. After straining pasta, add… 3 cups sliced mushrooms 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes (or tomatoes and combination of other vegetables; I like broccoli). 1 stick unsalted butter 2 cups milk (or half & half; or white pasta sauce) 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped) Cook on high heat, stirring slowly until it starts to boil. Lower heat to medium and let simmer until thickens. Remove from heat and slowly add… ...

Pulse in blender until just mixed… 1 quart fresh (locally grown) strawberries, tops removed 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon candied ginger Add… 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flake 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste) Pulse and slowly add… 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Blend to desired consistency (less is better). **Usage: **put in plastic zip lock bag with meat (pork or chicken) and refrigerate overnight. While meat is grilled or broiled, place remainder marinate in saucepan, bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer. Use sauce to baste meat every 5-10 minutes until done. ...

This recipe is based on this Crock Pot Hamburger Stew Layer vegetables in slow cooker; the original recipe states to season each layer with salt & pepper, but I like to use Steak ‘N Chop Seasoning: 6 medium sized gold potatoes (diced) 6 medium carrots (sliced diagonally) 1 large green pepper (chopped) 2 cups red onion (chopped) 1 1/2 - 2 pounds lean ground beef (browned) 6 stalks celery (diced) 2 medium sized tomatoes (chopped) 4 - 6 cups beef broth (can use water and beef bouillon); may need more depending on desired consistency Cover and cook on low for 6 - 8 hours; or high for 2 - 4 hours. Stir occasionally. ...

I usually just use this as a marinade. Mix the following in blender… 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons oregano 6 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons salt 1 medium red onion (quartered) 1/4 cup oil (Olive or Canola) Blend until desired consistency. Great as a chicken marinade: place 3 pounds chicken thighs in zip lock bag, pour in sauce, and marinate in refrigerator for 6-8 hours before roasting in oven or grilled. ...