Category Archives: MISCELLANEOUS

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD STUFFING

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2 tbs olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 teaspoon ground sage
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried thyme
10 cups 1/2″ bread cubes
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1-1 1/2 cups vegetable stock

heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add the onion and celery, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. stir in the sage, marjoram, and thyme.

place the bread cubes in a 4-quart slow cooker and add the parsley, salt, pepper and onion mixture. stir in just enough stock to moisten. cover & cook on LOW for 3-4 hours. serve hot.

8 servings

MOZZARELLA MARINARA

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1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tbs olive OR vegetable oil
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 cup water
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 bay leaf
24 egg roll wrappers
24 pieces string cheeze
Oil for deep-fat frying

in a lg saucepan, saute onion & garlic in oil. add the tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar, salt, & bay leaf. bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until thickened.

meanwhile, place an egg roll wrapper on a work surface with a point facing you. place a piece of cheese near the bottom corner. fold bottom corner of wrapper over cheese; roll up just until cheese is enclosed. fold sides of wrapper over top. using a pastry brush, wet the top corner with water. roll up tightly to seal, forming a tube. repeat.

in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. fry mozzarella sticks, a few at a time, for 1 minute or until golden brown, turning occasionally. discard bay leaf from marinara sauce. serve with mozzarella sticks.

makes 24 cheese sticks & 3 cups of sauce

CHERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE

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1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups water
4 cups fresh OR frozen cranberries (1 lb)
1 (14 1/2 oz) can pitted dark cherries, drained

in a lg saucepan, cook sugar & water over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. add cranberries & cherries. bring to a boil. cook, uncovered, until cranberries begin to pop, about 6 minutes. reduce heat; cook 20 minutes longer or until thickened. pour into a serving dish. cover & chill for at least 2 hours.

makes 3 1/2 cups

BEEF JERKY

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2 tbs soy sauce
2 tbs worcestershire sauce
2 tbs liquid smoke
1 (4-5 lb) beef brisket
sugar
black pepper
smoked salt
garlic powder
seasoned salt

in a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, & liquid smoke & mix well. pour the mixture over the brisket & marinate for 5 hours. just before cooking, sprinkle the brisket with the sugar, black pepper, smoked salt, garlic powder, & seasoned salt. bake in the oven at 140° for 6-12 hours.

SALSA PIZZA WITH CHEESE CRUST

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1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/4 cups thick & chunky salsa
2 cups bisquick
1/4 cup mild salsa-flavored OR jalapeno-flavored process cheese sauce
1/4 cup hot water
8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
1 cup (4 oz) shredded colby-jack cheese

preheat oven to 375°. spray a large cookie sheet with pam. cook beef in a 10″ skillet over medium heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. stir in salsa; remove from heat.

stir bisquick, cheese sauce & water in a medium bowl until a soft dough forms; beat vigorously 20 strokes. place the dough on a surface dusted with bisquick; gently roll in the bisquick to coat. shape into a ball; knead about 5 times or until smooth. roll dough into a 14″ circle; place on the cookie sheet. spread beef mixture over dough to within 2″ of the edge. sprinkle with onions. fold edge of dough over beef mixture. sprinkle cheese over beef mixture.

bake 25-28 minutes or until crust is golden brown & cheese is melted.

8 servings

WILD MUSHROOM STUFFING

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1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup boiling water
2 tbs olive oil
1 med yellow onion, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
4 oz cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
4 oz oyster mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp ground sage
8 cups 1/2″ bread cubes
2 tbs minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1-1 1/2 cups vegetable stock, as needed

soak the dried porcini in the boiling water for 30 minutes. drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the soaking liquid. rinse the mushrooms, then chop them.

heat the oil in a lg skillet over medium heat. add the onion & celery, cover, & cook until softened, about 5 minutes. add all the mushrooms, the thyme, & sage, stirring to coat.

transfer the cooked vegetables to a 4 qt slow cooker & add the bread cubes, parsley, salt, & pepper. stir in the reserved mushroom liquid & just enough stock to moisten, then smooth the top, cover, & cook on LOW for 3-4 hours. serve hot.

serves 8

WILD MUSHROOM STUFFING

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1/4 cup dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup boiling water
2 tbs olive oil
1 med yellow onion, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
4 oz cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
4 oz oyster mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp ground sage
8 cups 1/2″ bread cubes
2 tbs minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1-1 1/2 cups vegetable stock, as needed

soak the dried porcini in the boiling water for 30 minutes. drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the soaking liquid. rinse the mushrooms, then chop them.

heat the oil in a lg skillet over medium heat. add the onion & celery, cover, & cook until softened, about 5 minutes. add all the mushrooms, the thyme, & sage, stirring to coat.

transfer the cooked vegetables to a 4 qt slow cooker & add the bread cubes, parsley, salt, & pepper. stir in the reserved mushroom soaking liquid & just enough stock to moisten, then smooth the top, cover & cook on LOW for 3-4 hours. serve hot.

serves 8

TACO FILLING

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1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt

in a 2 qt casserole, break up ground beef. add onion, green pepper & garlic. cover. microwave at HIGH 10 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes. drain well. add tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, chili powder & salt. cover. microwave at HIGH 8-10 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes.

PIZZA POCKETS

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3-3 1/4 cups flour
1 (1/4 oz) pkg active dry yeast
1 tbs sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup warm water (120°-130°)
1 tbs butter OR margarine, melted
1 (8 oz) can pizza sauce
12 slices pepperoni
1 (2 1/2 oz) pkg thinly sliced fully cooked pastrami, chopped
1 (2 1/2 oz) pkg thinly sliced fully cooked ham, chopped
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten

in a mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups flour, yeast, sugar & salt. add water & butter; mix well. add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. turn onto a floured surface; knead for 4 minutes. roll dough into a 14″x10″ rectangle. cut with a 3″ cookie cutter. reroll scraps to cut a total of 24 circles. place 1 tsp pizza sauce & a slice of pepperoni in the center of 12 circles. combine pastrami, ham & cheese; place equal amounts over pepperoni. top with 1/2 tsp pizza sauce, if desired. save remaining sauce for dipping. cover with remaining dough circles; pinch edges or press with a fork to seal. place on greased baking sheets. brush with egg. bake at 400° 20-25 minutes or until browned.

12 servings