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Waldorf salad is one of my favorite.  When my aunt showed up for our 4th of July festivities with this salad, I was drooling!  It was delixious!  I have not made it yet as it seems a bit intimidating when looking at the directsions, but once I take the time, it will be worth it! From: Taste of Home Serves: 14 1 can (20 oz.) unsweetened pineapple chucks 1/4 c. butter 1/4 c. sugar 1 T. lemon juice & a little lemon zest if you have it 2 T. cornstarch 2 T. cold water 1 c. mayonnaise 8 c. chopped apples use little tart but sweet apples (Cameo are good) 2 c. green grapes - halved 2 t. poppy seeds 3/4 c. chopped pecans - toasted Drain pineapple, reserving juice, set pineapple aside. Place juice in a saucepan; add butter, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to sauce pan, stirring constantly. Return to a boil, cook and stir 2 minutes. Chill. Stir in mayonnaise.

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

Pardon the all caps, but this is how I received it and I am not in the mood to retype the entire thing to make it look pretty.  Someday when I have time... This is a recipe from my aunt that she received from a friend.  4 CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR 3 TB SUGAR 4 TSP BAKING POWDER 1/2 TSP SALT 1/2 TSP CREAM OF TARTAR 3/4 CUP COLD BUTTER (no substitutes) 1 EGG, SEPARATED 1 1/2 CUPS HAZELNUT NONDAIRY CREAMER OR HALF-AND HALF CREAM 1 1/2 CUPS SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS ADDITIONAL SUGAR SPICED BUTTER 1/2 CUP BUTTER, SOFTENED 3 TB BROWN SUGAR 1/4 TSP GROUND CINNAMON 1/4 TSP GROUND ALLSPICE 1/8 TSP GROUND NUTMEG IN A BOWL, COMBINE THE FIRST 5 INGREDIENTS; CUT IN BUTTER UNTIL CRUMBLY.  IN A BOWL, WHISK EGG YOLK AND CREAMERS; ADD TO DRY INGREDIENTS JUST UNTIL MOISTENED. STIR IN CHOCOLATE CHIPS. TURN ONTO A FLOURED SURFACE; KNEAD 10 TIMES. DIVIDE DOUGHT IN HALF. PAT EACH PORTION INTO A 7 INCH CIRCLE;  CUT INOT 8 WEDGES. SEPARATE WEDGES AND PLACE ON GREASED BAKING SHEET...

I normally would not post something that I do not remember having...but, it is a recipe from my mom's and got raving reviews.  It will be on my to make list.  Hope you enjoy it too. 2 cups flour 2 cups brown sugar 1 stick butter Mix as for pie crust. Spread 1/2 (about 2 cups +) in greased 9x13" pan but don't pat down.  Add to the remaining 1/2 of the above mix: 1 c. (8 oz) sour cream 1 egg, beaten 1 t. baking soda 1/2 c. chopped nuts (opt) I used pecans Mix well and pour over crust mix. Topping: 1/2 c. chopped nuts (pecans do nicely) 2 T. sugar 1/2 t. cinnamon Sprinkle over top and bake at 350° for 30-35 mins. until nicely browned.

My mom made this for my cousins bridal shower and it was a hit.  I know that in my family anything you can dip fruit into is a hit but, it was a hit outside my immediate family too!  I feel like I should come up with a fancier name for it.  We'll see. My mom's name for it was "Dairy Delicious Dip".  Sorry I couldn't use that one.  I hope you enjoy this as much as we did.   1 pkg. (8 ozs) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup Assorted fresh fruit   In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugars and syrup to taste; beat until smooth.  Chill.  Serve with fruit.  Yield: 2 cups.

I was looking for something simple and new to make for dinner that used ground beef.  I searched and found this recipe which had good ratings so I went for it.  I have to admit, I did not let it cook for one hour, but I did wait until it was thickened.  It think this would be good with fresh mushrooms mixed it as well.  Very good; will be on my repeat list for sure. 1 pound ground beef 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon butter 1 onion, diced 2 teaspoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup beef broth 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/4 cup light sour cream 1/4 cup light cream cheese, softened Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble ground beef into the hot skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir beef until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Transfer beef to a bowl.  Melt butter in the skillet over medi...

This is no new recipe to me but I realized that I never posted it. I am not a big meatloaf person but really like this one. I hope you enjoy it as well. Be aware of the huge size of this recipe. I often make the full recipe and freeze half of it. Meatloaf always takes forever to bake. If you find yourself in a time crunch, simply make it in something smaller like muffin pans of small loaf pans. 3 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large onions) 2 tablespoons good olive oil 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried) 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce 3/4 cup chicken stock 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste 5 pounds ground turkey breast 1 1/2 cups plain dry bread crumbs 3 extra-large eggs, beaten 3/4 cup ketchup Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium saute pan, over medium-low heat, cook the onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until translucent, but not browned, approximately 15 minutes. Add the Wo...

This recipe is from Taste of Home.  Many of the reviews said to omit the PB chips so I did the same, but only because I don't have them right now.   They are in the oven now, so all I can attest to is that the dough is very good.  We'll see on the rest of the verdict. 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/3 cup honey 1 egg 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup peanut butter chips 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter, honey, egg, oil and vanilla until blended. Combine the oats, brown sugar and salt; add to the peanut butter mixture and mix well. Stir in chips. (Batter will be sticky.) Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 3 dozen.

Different....If I made again I would omit the oatmeal.  2 cups vanilla almond, coconut or soy milk 1/2 cup whole oats 1 1/4 cups fresh, frozen or canned peaches, or mango cubes 1 cup ice cubes 1 cup baby spinach, loosely packed 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 bananas Place the milk and oats in a blender and blend for 15 seconds on high. Add the peaches, ice, spinach, honey, vanilla and bananas and blend until very smooth, 45 seconds. Serve in glasses.

This is a new spin on pancakes.  They were good but different.  One thing I would change is that I would make the batter thinner from the start.  It seemed to thicken as it sat, which I presume is because of the oatmeal.  I could not tell that there was spinach or carrots in the pancakes.  My kids had no idea either.  I would suggest these.  They are filling and really don't need any toppings.  I hope you enjoy them.  1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 6 ounces plain yogurt 1/2 cup peeled, roughly chopped carrots, or baby-cut carrots 1/2 cup whole oats 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, such as Dutch process 1/4 cup milk, plus 1/4 cup as needed 3 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 apple, peeled and roughly chopped 2 eggs 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips Vegetable oil, for greasing the pan Fresh fruit, for garnish Powdered sugar, for...

This is a very good and can be spicy chili, spice that you control of course.  It is made to be vegetarian but I have made it with ground meat as well and have been happy with the results.  You can also take liberty with the type of beans you use.  I usually omit mushrooms as well, not sure why.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I have and continue to.    1 1/2 cup(s) canned black beans 1 1/2 cup(s) cooked kidney beans 4 cup(s) canned tomatoes 1 cup(s) green pepper(s) 1 cup(s) uncooked onion(s) 1 cup(s) fresh mushroom(s) 1 cup(s) cooked frozen corn kernels 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), crushed, or more to taste 3 tsp chili powder 1 cup(s) cooked green beans, chopped 1 tsp Green & Black's Organic Cocoa Powder Rinse and drain beans. Set aside. In large pot, saute ...

This is a very different sugar cookie.  The wheat flour gives it a very meaty texture.  They are very good and different cookies. 1/2 c butter 1/2 c oleo 1 c white sugar 1 c. powdered sugar 3/4 c oil (can substitute applesauce) 2 eggs 3 1/2 c white flour 1 c wheat flour 1 t vanilla 1 t soda 1 t cream of tartart 1 t salt Cream butter and oleo.  Add sugars gradually. Add oil, beating well until fluffy.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Add flours, soda, cream of tartar, salt and vanilla.  Roll dough into 1 inch balls.  Dip bottom of glass in sugar and press out balls.  Bake at 325 degrees on a slightly greased pan.