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SPICED PLUM PIE

  SPICED PLUM PIE Dough for Double - Crust Pie Combine 21/2 cups all purpose flour and 1/2 tsp. salt; cut in 1 Cup Cold Butter until crumbly. Gradually add 1/3-2/3 cup ice water, tossing with a fork until the dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.  41/2 Cups Sliced fresh plums  2/3 Cup Sugar  1/4 Cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp. ground cinnamon  1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg  1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten  1/2 Cup orange juice  1 tsp. grated orange zest  2 Tbsp. butter Vanilla Ice Cream, Optional 1) Preheat oven to 400F. On a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough to 1/8 in thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate or cast - iron skillet. Trim even with rim. Arrange plums in crust. In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Stir in the egg, orange juice and zest. Pour over plums; dot with butter. 2) Roll out remaining dough...

HOMEMADE CRANBERRY RELISH

  HOMEMADE CRANBERRY RELISH 4 Cups Fresh or Frozen Cranberries  2 Cups Sugar  1 Cup Orange Marmalade  1 Cup Chopped Walnuts, Toasted  3 Tbsp. Lemon Juice  1) Preheat oven to 350F. In an ungreased 13x9in. baking dish, combine cranberries and sugar. Cover and bake for 1 hour. 2) In a large bowl, combine the orange marmalade, walnuts and lemon juice. Stir in cranberry mixture. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. 

SAVORY MONKEY BREAD

  SAVORY MONKEY BREAD 1/4 Cup Minced Fresh Parsley  1/4 Cup Olive Oil 2 Tbsp. Minced Fresh Oregano  1 Tbsp. White Wine Vinegar 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced  3/4 tsp. Kosher Salt 1/4 tsp. Ground Cumin  1/4 tsp. Pepper 1/8 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 2 Tubes (12oz. each) Refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits  1) In a shallow bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cut each biscuit in half and shape into a ball. Roll in herb mixture.  2) Place biscuit pieces in a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 375F until golden brown, 18-22 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

DEVILED EGGS WITH BACON

  DEVILED EGGS WITH BACON 12 Hard - Boiled Large eggs  1/3 Cup Mayonnaise  3 Bacon Strips, Cooked and Crumbled  3Tbsp. Finely Chopped Red Onion 3 Tbsp. Sweet Pickle Relish  1/4 tsp. Smoked Paprika Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Add mayonnaise, bacon, onion and relish; mix well. Stuff into egg whites. Refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle and paprika. 

BLACK FOREST HAM PINWHEELS

  BLACK FOREST HAM PINWHEELS 1 pkg. Cream Cheese, Softened  4 tsp. Minced Fresh Dill 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice  2 tsp. Dijon Mustard  Dash of Salt and Pepper  1/2 Cup Dried Cherries, Chopped 1/4 Cup Chopped Green Onions  5 - Flour Tortillas (10in.), Room Temperature  1/2 lb. Sliced Deli Black Forest Ham 1/2 lb. Sliced Swiss Cheese 1) In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, dill, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in cherries and onions. Spread over tortilla; layer with ham and cheese.  2) Roll up tightly; securely wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into 1/2-in. slices.

PINEAPPLE APPETIZER MEATBALLS

  PINEAPPLE APPETIZER MEATBALLS 1 Can (8oz.) Crushed Pineapple 1 Large Egg 1/4 Cup Dry Bread Crumbs  1/8 tsp. Pepper  1 Pound Ground Beef  GLAZE  1/4 Cup Packed Brown Sugar  1/4 Cup Ketchup  1/2 Cup White Vinegar    1) Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple and 2 Tbsp. juice in a large bowl (set remaining juice aside for glaze). Add the egg, bread crumbs and pepper to pineapple. Crumble the sausage and beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1 - in. balls.  2) Place the meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450F for 12 -15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160F. 3) Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine glaze ingredients and reserved pineapple juice. Add meatballs. Bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

EASY RAISIN COOKIES

  EASY RAISIN COOKIES 1 Yellow Cake Mix 2 Large Eggs  1/3 Cup Cooking Oil 2 Tbsp Water 1 Cup Raisins Place the oven rack in the center position. Turn the oven to 350F. Grease the cookie sheet. Combine all 5 ingredients in the bowl. Stir until the cake mix is moistened and smooth. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the cookie sheet. Bake in the oven for 18 minutes until golden. Use the oven mitts to remove the cookie sheet to the wire rack. Let stand for 2 minutes. Use a pancake lifter to remove the cookies to waxed paper on the counter. Cool completely. Makes 33 cookies.