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fried apples

Cooked Apples

This is an old southern favorite! We called them fried apples when I was growing up.  To make Fried Apples Core and slice apples Melt 2-3 tablespoons butter in a large frying pan. Place apple slices in pan. Should be enough to fill pan. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Stir gently to mix completely. Cook…

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Dijon Roasted Potato Salad

    This one takes a little longer, so probably better suited to the weekend.   1 ½ lb. red potatoes, each cut into 8 wedges – leave skin on 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon paprika ½ cup mayo 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard…

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avocado potato salad

Avocado Potato Salad

I have to make this so I can take a good picture. It is sooo good! Imagine guacamole and potatoes. 1 lb. small red potatoes 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and mashed. 1 scallion, chopped 2 clove garlic, minced 1 small jalepno or serrano pepper seeded and minced Boil or microwave potatoes until just soft….

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cranberry sauce

Fresh Cranberry Sauce

  1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 12-oz. package frozen cranberries, thawed, rinsed, and drained   Bring water and sugar to boil in a medium pan. Add cranberries and return to boil. Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.Remove from heat when berries have popped open. For whole berry sauce –…

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tuscan beans tomatoes

Tuscan Beans and Tomatoes

1 –19 oz. can cannelloni beans or 1 –16 oz. can great northern beans, rinsed and drained. 1- 14.5 oz. can Italian style stewed tomatoes 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar 1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper Cracked black pepper   In a large saucepan, combine beans, undrained…

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green bean casserole

Green Bean Casserole – Traditional

  ¾ cup milk ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 10-oz can cream of mushroom soup 2 14.5-oz. cans green beans, drained or 2 9-oz. packages frozen green beans, thawed. 1 1/3 cups canned French fried onions   Mix all ingredients except 2/3 cup of the onions. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Stir….

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Szechuan Noodles

Szechuan Noodles

  1/4 cup Sesame oilHot Bean paste; to taste1/2 cup Soy Sauce1/4 cup Creamy peanut butterGinger; grated to tastePasta; Hot cooked fresh Garlic; mincedScallions; garnish shaved Mix all ingredients and add to pasta; toss to coat, garnish and serve immediately. Only use enough sauce to coat the pasta. Store anyremaining sauce in the refrigerator.  …

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pumpkin wedges

Spicy Sweet Potato Planks

  2 medium sweet potatoes cut into wedges (uniform sized)2 tablespoons olive or canola oil2 Tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Par boil potato wedges for 10 minutes. Drain. Potatoes should still be very firm. Place dry ingredients in a large resealable plastic bag. Shake to mix. In a large bowl,…

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