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RECIPES

FRENCH TOAST:Mix in a little 'orange' flavoring instead of vanilla flavoring to add a little different touch of flavor.

BLUEBERRY MUFFINS:1/2 c.butter 1 1/4 c.sugar 2 eggs 1/2 c.milk 2 c.flour 1/2 tsp.salt 2 Tbsp.b. powder 2-2 1/2 c.fresh blueberries(mashed) sugar and cinnamon for topping Bake 350 for 30-35 minutes Makes 12 large

BISCUITS: 4 cups self-rising flour 1 Tbsp. baking powder 1 Tbsp sugar Mix and cut in 2/3 c. crisco Stir in 2 cups buttermilk .Mix together.Do not knead.Roll out 1 inch thick and cut with biscuit cutter.Melt and cool a little butter and brush on top.Bake 400 degrees for 15 minutes Tastes like Hardee's mmmmmmmm!

WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR WHITE GRAVY ADD A LITTLE KITCHEN BOUQUET'S BROWNING AND SEASONING SAUCE.IT JUST COMES IN LITTLE BOTTLES IN YOUR BAKING DEPARTMENT AT YOUR GROCERY STORE.IT DOES WONDERS FOR GRAVY.BUT REMEMBER ONLY A LITTLE BIT

FIRESIDE COFFEE:2 c.creamer 1 1/2 c.Carnation hot cocoa 1 1/2 c.instant coffee 1 1/2 c.sugar 1 tsp.cinnamon

HOMEMADE SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK: 2 CUPS POWDERED MILK 1/2 C.HOT WATER 1 C. SUGAR 1 TSP. BUTTER MIX IN REFRIGERATOR OVERNIGHT.

HOMEMADE DRYSOUP MIX: 1 c. dried milk 1 Tbsp.dried onion 2 Tbsp.cornstarch 2 Tbsp. chicken boullion powder 1/2 tsp basil 1/2 tsp thyme dash pepper Store in airtight container Add 2 cups water Cook over medium heat stir constantly till thickened

GRANOLA BARS: 1 1/2 c.Bisquik 1 1/2 c.Oats 1 c.brown sugar 1/2 c. butter 1 beaten 'egg' 1/3 c. chocolate chips Press firmly in ungreased 13 x 9 pan Bake 15 -17 minutes till set in center

BEEF AND VEGETABLE STEW:Coat beef chucks in flour and brown in oil.Combine a little minced garlic,1 tsp.each of basil,rosemary,oregano and thyme,2 bayleafs and 1 1/2 cup of beef broth and bring to a boil,put to a simmer for 1 1/2 hours.Add carrots,potatoes,celery,onion and a little parsley and cook 45 minutes longer.

SWEET AND SOUR BEEF STEW: Cube 2 lbs.beef stew meat and brown in oil.Add 2 cans tomato sauce,1/4 c.sugar, 1/4c vinegar,1/2 c.molasses,1.c.water,little salt,simmer 1 1/2 hours.Add carrots,onion,potatoes cook 30 min.more

CHICKEN KIEV:Pound boneless chicken breasts til 1/4 in.thick On each piece put on 1 tbsp.butter with parsley sprinkled on.roll up from end and tuck in ends.roll in flour,then 'egg' and water mixture.Now roll in dried bread crumb mixture(dried bread crumbs,parsley,basil,garlic powder,salt and pepper and parmesan cheese)Coat well.Put chicken in hot oil and brown 2 1/2 minutes on each side.

COCONUT MACAROONS:Mix 5 1/2 c. coconut ,1 can sweetened condensed milk,2 tsp vanilla and 1 1/2 tsp.almond flavorings Drop by tsp. onto aluminum foil lined 'baking sheets',generously greased.Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes or till edges are lightly browned.Remove immediately.Store in airtight container.

CREAMCHEESE BROWNIES; 1 package fudge brownie mix, 1 (8 oz.)package cream cheese,1/3 c.sugar ,1 'egg', 1/2 tsp.vanilla Mix up the fudge brownie mix according to directions and pour in greased 13x9 pan. Beat creamcheese till smooth add sugar and blend.Add 'egg' and vanilla till blended Pour over brownie mixture and cut thru with a knife for a marble effect.Bake at 350 for 50 minutes Bake till cheese is slightly browned. P.S.Do not use brownie mix with syrup pouch.

CHEESE BALL: 2 pkgs.creamcheese ,16 ozs.shredded cheese ,1 pkg.ranchdressing. Mix together and roll in crushed pecans

CHEESE BALL:2 pkg.creamcheese,1 pkg.dried beef, 1 1/2 Tbsp worchestershire,4 green onions, 1 pinch msg. Mix all together and roll in pecans and parsley.

CAPPUCHINO MIX: 1 c. creamer, 1 c. instant chocolate drinkmix ,3/4 c. instant coffee, 1/2 c. sugar, 1/2 tsp.cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg(optional)

BAKED BEEF W/ DRESSING: Mix 2 lb. beef with 2 c. of sourcream and 1/3 c. milk .Place half of beef mixture in 13x9 baking pan and cover with stuffing.Top other half of beef mixture over stuffing and bake

GEORGIA PEACH 'ICE' CREAM: 2 c. small peaches, 1 1/4 c. sugar, 1/2 juice of lemon, 2 eggs, 2 c. whipping cream 1 c. milk Combine peaches,1/2 c.sugar,and lemon juice in a bowl.Cover and refrig. 2 hours,stir every 30 minutes Remove and drain juice in another bowl.Return to refrig. Whisk eggs til light and fluffy 1-2 minutes. Whisk in remaining 3/4 c. sugar,continue whisking til completely blended(1 more minute).Pour in cream and milk and whisk to blend.Add peach juice and blend.Transfer to icecream maker,freeze after icecream stiffens(2 minutes before it's done)add peaches and continue freezing till 'ice' cream is ready.Makes 1 qt.

NEIMAN MARCUS COOKIES: 2 c. butter,4 c. flour,2 tsp.baking soda,2 c.sugar,5 c. blended oatmeal, 24 oz. chocolate chips, 2 c. brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1 (8 oz.) Hersheys bar(grated) 4 eggs, 2 tsp. baking powder,2 tsp. vanilla Mix and roll into balls Bake 10 min. at 350 deg.