Cookies/ Snacks/ Sweets

Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 cup mint chips
  • ¼ cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1

Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.

2

Beat the butter on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the white and brown sugars and beat on medium-high speed for 4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Use a spatula to scrape down the bowl and beaters.

3

Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed for 1 minute until fully incorporated. Scrape the bowl and beaters, then add the flour mixture and beat at low speed just until combined.

4

Add the milk and beat at high speed until incorporated, about 20 seconds. On the lowest setting, stir in the mint and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

5

Cover and chill while the oven preheats, or up to 3 days.

6

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

7

Scoop 1 ½ tablespoons of dough for each cookie and shape each one into a tall tower (not a flat or round ball).

8

Bake until the edges are crisp, but the centers still appear soft, about 11 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Source: https://sarahbakesnd.com/home/my-recipes/desserts-sweet-treats/mint-chip-chocolate-cookies/

These can be shaped into cylinders, frozen on a baking sheet, and then stored in the freezer and baked directly from frozen for 12-13 minutes.

Bread/ Sides

Bread

Bread

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 c sugar
  • 1 1/2 T salt
  • 4 c hot water
  • 9 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 T yeast
  • 1/3 c shortening

Instructions

1

Stir salt and sugar together. Pour hot water over, and then stir in about 3 c of the flour, mixed with yeast. Melt shortening and stir it in. Add just enough flour so the dough can be kneaded. Knead for about 10 minutes. Let rise until double, about one hour.

2

Punch down and let rise again.

3

Divide into four loaves and put into greased loaf pans. Let rise again.

4

Bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees, then reduce temperature to 375 degrees and bake for 20 minutes more.

Sides/ Vegetable

Holiday Green Bean Bake

Holiday Green Bean Bake

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By Prep Time: 35 minutes Cooking Time: 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 cups green beans
  • 1 cup cooked diced ham
  • 3 T butter
  • 1 T flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 4 oz Velveeta, cubed
  • 1 jar (4 oz) pimientos, drained
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Instructions

1

Combine beans and ham.

2

In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in flour until smooth; add milk gradually. Cook and stir until thickened.

3

Reduce heat. Add the soup, Velveeta, pimientos, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the Velveeta melts.

4

Pour soup mixture over the bean mixture. Mix gently to coat.

5

Transfer to a greased 2-qt baking dish. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, stirring once or twice.

6

Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and mix in the bread crumbs.

7

Sprinkle bread crumbs on the beans. Bake 10-15 minutes longer.

Main Dish

Wonderful Waffles

Wonderful Waffles

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By Serves: 3 Prep Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg, separated

Instructions

1

Preheat the waffle iron.

2

Mix flour baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir in milk, butter and egg yolk.

3

Beat the egg white until stiff peaks form. Fold the egg white into the batter.

Bread/ Sides/ Snacks

Bread

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Prep Time: 3 hours 25 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c sugar
  • 1 1/2 T salt
  • 4 c hot water
  • 9 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 T yeast
  • 1/3 c shortening

Instructions

1

Stir salt and sugar together. Pour hot water over, and then stir in about 3 c of the flour, mixed with yeast. Melt shortening and stir it in. Add just enough flour so the dough can be kneaded. Knead for about 10 minutes. Let rise until double, about one hour.

2

Punch down and let rise again.

3

Divide into four loaves and put into greased loaf pans. Let rise again.

4

Bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees, then reduce temperature to 375 degrees and bake for 20 minutes more.

Appetizer/ Fruit/ Salad/ Sides/ Snacks/ Sweets

Mixed Fruit Salad

Mixed Fruit Salad

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • fresh pineapple
  • strawberries
  • raspberries
  • blueberries
  • kiwi

Instructions

1

Choose 2-3 types of fresh berries.

2

Cut up fresh pineapple and kiwi.

3

Mix all together.

Notes

Based on photo at: https://www.goodto.com/recipes/fruit-salad

Bread/ Sides/ Snacks

Focaccia Bread

Focaccia Bread

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By Prep Time: 55 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and black pepper. Mix in the vegetable oil and water.

2

When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.

3

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Punch dough down; place on greased baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.

4

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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Onion Rings

Onion Rings

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Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • large onion, sliced into rings
  • 1 c flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 c beer
  • oil

Instructions

1

Combine dry ingredients. Stir in beer until foam is gone.

2

Dip each onion ring in the batter and drop into the deep fryer.

3

Deep fry at 375 degrees for 2 to 4 minutes.

Appetizer/ Snacks

Salsa

Salsa

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By Serves: 16 cups Prep Time: 45 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 10 cups tomatoes; peeled, chopped and drained
  • 3 cups onion, chopped
  • 1 ¾ cups green pepper, chopped
  • 5 medium jalapeños, finely chopped (about 1 to 1 1/4 cups)
  • 7 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 ½ teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 ½ tablespoons canning salt
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 ¼ cups apple cider vinegar
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce, NOT optional – necessary for safe canning/proper pH
  • 12 ounces tomato paste, optional (if you want a thicker salsa)

Instructions

1

Combine all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.

2

Fill sterilized pint-size or half-pint canning jars within 1/2-inch of the top. Wipe the rim of the jar clean and seal with a lid and ring.

3

Process in a water or steam bath canner for 15 minutes (add 5 minutes if you live at 1,001 to 3,000 feet; add 10 minutes for 3,001 to 6,000 feet; add 15 minutes for 6,001 feet to 8,000 feet).

4

Remove the jars carefully from the water or steam bath and let cool to room temperature. Check to make sure the jars have sealed correctly (lightly press the top of the lid; it should be firm – if the center bubbles up and down when you press on it, it hasn’t sealed correctly and will need to be refrigerated or re-processed).

Notes

Source: https://www.melskitchencafe.com/best-homemade-salsa

Main Dish/ Meat

Barbecue Pork Ribs

Barbecue Pork Ribs

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By Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 3 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 racks of pork baby back ribs
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons dry mustard powder
  • 4 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1½ tablespoons kosher salt
  • 4 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

1

Pat the ribs dry with a paper towel. Remove any silver skin or membrane from the ribs.


2

Combine the dark brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, dry mustard powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well. Add the vegetable oil and mix until you form a paste. Rub the ribs all over with the spice paste.


3

Wrap the ribs in foil packets, sealing the edges, making sure the ribs are completely sealed inside.

4

Bake on a baking sheet in the oven at 275 degrees for 2 hours and 30 minutes.

5

Finishing on the grill: Remove the ribs from foil packets, being careful to reserve the juices. Add the juices to the barbecue sauce and mix well. Place the ribs on a preheated grill and baste with the sauce for about 20 minutes or until the ribs are beginning to fall off the bone.

6

Finishing in the oven: Cut the foil packets open using kitchen shears and carefully fold back the foil to expose the ribs. Liberally coat the ribs with barbecue sauce. Turn the oven up to 400°F and return the ribs to the oven without rewrapping them. Cook for about 25 minutes or until the ribs begin to fall off the bone.

Notes

Source: https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/easy-oven-barbecue-pork-ribs-recipe