tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190035792024-12-18T22:21:23.908-05:00<em>Favorite recipes compiled from the files of Donna J. Shepherd, Family, and Friends</em>Donna J. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19003579.post-13753083281452487762019-10-01T10:51:00.000-04:002019-10-01T18:19:15.062-04:00

I rarely make pastry, but I make egg salad often. One day, in an effort to cut the eggs up quickly, I grabbed the pastry blender (or pastry cutter). Why hadn't I been using that all along? Makes for super-fast egg salad!&nbsp;

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Just in time for the holidays.&nbsp;The dish most requested by my sister-in-law, Shirley, this concoction is more like a dessert than a vegetable. Don't even think about calories or cholesterol. Serve hot. Enjoy. Right before it goes into the oven.&nbsp; 3 C. canned&nbsp;Sweet Potatoes&nbsp;or Yams (I use Bruce's Yams) 1 C. Dark Brown Sugar 3 Eggs, beaten (It is possible to use EggBeaters.)

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Gluten Free Banana-Nut Muffins&nbsp; 4 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons coconut oil (softened) 1/4 Cup honey or pecan syrup (or mix them to make 1/4 cup) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 ripe banana, mashed 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract&nbsp; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 C coconut flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder&nbsp; 1/4 C chopped nuts (I like pecans, but walnuts are good with banana, too.) Preheat

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A while back, I reviewed a recipe organizer software called "Cook'n" here: Review of Cook'n Now Cook'n has been released in a new version. More to love! It even has a live recipe feed in the app. Exciting news! I have been selected to give away one Cook'n Recipe Organizer, a $79 value. How can you be entered? Just enter a recipe below in the comments section and I'll choose my favorite.

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&nbsp; &nbsp;Every Christmas, my sister, Sherry, begs me to make these saying mine are simply the best. Well, she would say that. She's my sis! But I do agree - these are scrumptious. The powdered sugar melts in your mouth followed by the crunchiness of pecans and toasted cookie. The one thing I do a bit different from most is add almond extract. It gives the cookies a yummy sweetness I think

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Okay, I don't even eat ham, but somehow got put in charge of baking the ham a few years ago. It must have been good,&nbsp;because now I'm always in charge of the ham!&nbsp;But I don't mind. Having everyone enjoy it&nbsp;so much makes me happy. This would be good for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any time. I buy the Reynold's Oven Bags&nbsp;to bake it in. I sprinkle a tablespoon of flour

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Here's a good recipe for a tea party. 4 c. cubed, cooked chicken 1&nbsp;c.&nbsp;seedless grapes 1 c. pecan pieces 1/2 c. mayonnaise&nbsp; 1/4 c. sour cream 2 tbsp. honey Pepper, to taste Combine chicken, grapes and pecans in large bowl; set aside. In small bowl, stir together&nbsp;mayonnaise, sour cream, honey,&nbsp;and pepper in&nbsp;to blend well. Add to chicken mixture.&nbsp;This

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I entered the Chili Cook Off at church. I don't eat beef, so I made this up as I went today. I figured making chili with chicken would put me out of the competition, but to my great surprise, I won! I received a beautiful picture and a gift certificate from our local Family Bookstore. Fun! Here's the recipe - more or less. Like I said, I throw in this and that. Hope you enjoy it! I put it all in

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ATTENTION: For Black Friday, Cook'n is offering their program (normally $80) for only $20; that's 75% off!!&nbsp; They've never offered a discount like this before and might never do it again. Thousands of people have already taken advantage of this Black Friday promotion, and people are grateful that they can now afford Cook’n.&nbsp; Pass the word! This Black Friday, visit www.dvo.com

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I had an earlier recipe for Gluten Free Pizza which was good, but last night I tried something different and it was goo-o-o-o-d! I pre-heated my baking stone in a 400 degree oven. (Mine is well-seasoned, but if your isn't, be sure to grease the stone. If you don't have a stone, you can use an seasoned iron skillet, and of course, you can always just use a well-greased baking pan.) In a

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We used to have a Bill Knapp's Restaurant in this area. I hated it when it closed. That was one of our favorite restaurants of all time. I have so many wonderful memories of Sunday dinners at Bill Knapp's. We celebrated almost all our birthdays there because they brought out an entire chocolate cake and played a very old, scratchy recording of Happy Birthday. One of my favorite soups was the

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Since I've gone wheat free, I've really missed pizza. I tried one recipe I had that used coconut flour and it was awful - like eating pizza off of a cookie. Yuck. Last night I surfed around the 'net trying to find an alternative. I stumbled upon a blog with a recipe for "Socca Pizza for One" using garbanzo bean flour. It's different than a regular flour pizza crust, but it satisfied my

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Check out today's recipe from the Wellness Mama: Slightly Sweet Cranberry Sauce Recipe

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1 lb. ground turkey 1 lb. turkey sausage (remove from casing) Dash: poultry seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder 16 oz. can red beans, drained 2 c. tomato sauce (2 cans) 2 c. chopped tomatoes (1 large can) 1 c. stewed tomatoes (1 can) 1/2 c. onion flakes 1 clove garlic (or garlic powder equivalent) 1 pkg. chili seasoning 2 tbsp. chili powder 1 can corn, drained 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 tbsp. dark

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Here's a soup recipe from my friend, Jen, who says, "This actually is a Weight Watchers recipe and is fantastic. I usually double it an freeze it. It heats back up VERY well. I hop you enjoy it as much as we do." Taco Soup 15 servings (1 cup serving size) 1 onion, chopped 1 package taco seasoning 2 cups whole kernel corn 1 can fat free chicken broth 1 can black beans - undrained 1 can great

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Here's a link to an easy recipe for an old favorite - banana bread. Using Bisquick saves time! http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8291109/how_to_bake_banana_bread.html?cat=4

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One of my favorite Italian restaurants is Carrabba’s Italian Grill. We have one about twenty minutes away and if we have a special occasion to celebrate, I'm the first one to suggest we go to Carrabba's. My husband enjoys the chicken dishes. My favorite would be the Spiedino Di Mare which is shrimp and sea scallops coated with Italian breadcrumbs, grilled and topped with lemon butter sauce. I get

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Few things&nbsp;are better than&nbsp;salad with homemade dressing and croutons fresh from the oven. 1 loaf bread (Day old bread is better &amp; easier to slice or use&nbsp;dense bread like rye.) 1 stick maragine (Parkay's my favorite.) 1 tsp. onion powder 1/4 tsp. garlic powder (I found some with parsley mixed in that's good.) 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp. parmesan cheese powder Cut

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This recipe features several things I like the most - chocolate, coffee, and convenience. In blender or food processor, blend until powdered: 1/2 C. instant coffee 1/2 C. sugar 1 C. dry milk Or creamer (creamer makes for a richer coffee) 2 Tbsp. cocoa (Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa is yummy.) For coffee, stir one tablespoon mix into one cup hot water.&nbsp;Sip slowly for maximum pleasure.

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8 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 Tbsp. milk 2 Tbsp. dry onion flakes Black pepper to taste 1 pkg. corned beef, chopped ½ tsp. garlic salt ½ C. sour cream ½ C. pecans, chopped Mix all ingredients together. Bake in 350-degree oven until heated through. Spread on crackers. Very easy and quick appetizer. I usually dump all the ingredients into my food processor and give it a couple of good whirls

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Potatoes – skin on, cubed Olive Oil Butter ONION ONION™ (Tastefully Simple) Garlic Powder – easiest way to add garlic Salt Pepper I deliberately did not put measurements as you can fix enough for two or eight people. On medium heat, add enough olive oil to cover bottom of skillet. Add about half as much butter until melted, then add cubed potatoes. Cover and cook until potatoes are starting to

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Another great recipe from my friend, Carrie. Does she know I like chocolate or what? BROWNIE TRUFFLES Forget the mixing and the melting, everyone – just add water to a package of fudge brownie mix, scoop into balls, roll in assorted coatings…. and chill! This is great for kids to make and the perfect party dessert – your guests will love them. My husband even goes into the kitchen and whips up

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I have to have&nbsp;chocolate recipes on the blog!&nbsp;For a delicious treat that's fast and easy, use your microwave to make fudge. 1 lb. powdered sugar (1 small box) 1/2 c. cocoa 1/4 c. milk 1 stick butter (I use Parkay.) 1 tbsp. vanilla (real, no fake!) 1/2 c. chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts) In microwaveable bowl (glass is good), blend sugar and cocoa. I make a well in the middle and add

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This year, I decided to make a sauce to dip the Coca-Cola Ham&nbsp;in or pour over. Mix: 1/4 c. water 1 1/2 c. dark brown sugar 2 tbsp. ketchup 1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. mustard (I used honey dijon.) 1 can crushed pineapple with juice Onion powder - 1/2 tsp?? I don't know. I add to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Dissolve: 1/2 c. water 1 tbsp. cornstarch Add to

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Now isn't that a clever name? I fix this for parties and holidays. Cut celery into pieces about 2-3 inches long. Soak in ice water to crisp. Mix together: One package Cream Cheese, softened One Cup Miracle Whip (Must be Miracle Whip - NOT mayonnaise) Chopped Walnuts (I like a lot of these!) Dry celery well, fill with cream cheese mixture. Enjoy!

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