Turkey Pie

2-4 c. diced turkey 2 c. turkey broth 1 medium onion, sliced 2 carrots, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 clove garlic, on pick (No idea what that means…can someone enlighten me?) 2 whole cloves 1/2 c. flour 1/4 c. butter 2 c. cream or evaporated milk dash nutmeg 1 tsp. lemon juice or vinegar [...]

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90 Minute Whole Wheat Pizza

Makes one 15 x 10 whole wheat pizza 1 1/2 c. all purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 package Fleishman’s dry yeast 1 c. very warm water (120-150 degrees) 2 tsp peanut oil 2 c. whole wheat flour Pam spray 1 15 1/2 oz jar pizza sauce 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese toppings of [...]

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15 Minute Beef Stroganoff

Recipe cut from a bag of egg noodles. 1 lb round steak, 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick 2/3 c. water 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms 1 envelope onion soup mix 1 cup sour cream 2 T. flour Buttered noodles Trim fat from meat. Cut in small pieces. Heat fat in skillet or chafing dish. [...]

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Chocolate Banana Pudding Pie

I am not a fan of the banana.  I cannot even think about eating a banana without gagging.  However, I love banana cream pie.  Bizarre.  I do eat around the actual pieces of banana though.  Even more bizarre.  This recipe was clipped from some form of magazine. 4 squares BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate (or 4 oz [...]

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Hushpuppies

2 c. finely chopped onion 1 1/2 c. cornmeal 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 c. cold water 1/3 c. water 1/2 c. flour 1 1/4 tsp salt  4 T. butter In medium saucepan cook onions, covered in 1/3 c. water for 2-3 minutes.  Thoroughly stir together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.  Stir in [...]

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Whoopie Pies

1 1/4 c. sugar 2/3 c. shortening 2 eggs, well beaten 2 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. cocoa 1 1/4 tsp. soda 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. vanilla 1 c. milk Cream together sugar and shortening.  Add eggs, and blend. Sift together dry ingredients, and add alternately with milk.  Add [...]

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Yaprakia (Stuffed Grape or Cabbage Leaves)

1 lb. ground chuck 1/2 lb. ground lamb or pork 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 T. ground caraway seeds 1 tsp. ground allspice 3/4 c. long grain rice (uncooked) 1/3 c. olive oil 1 clove garlic, very finely chopped 1 large onion 3 T. minced mint leaves 5 T. chopped broadleaf parsley Place [...]

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U.P. Pasties

Crust 1/2 lb. Crisco  (if you are awesome you will forget the Crisco and use butter or lard) 1 c. boiling water 4 c. flour 1 T. water Filling: 8 potatoes peeled and cubed 1  rutabaga, peeled and cubed 1  pound  ground beef  (i use steak, sliced thin or cut in chunks–you can use whatever [...]

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Macaroni Salad

Hey I am back!  I took a break from spending my life on the internet and went and did this thing called “work” for a month.  While all of you were vacationing and celebrating have a grand ole Christian time, I was working everyday for an entire month.  Jealous?  It’s ok, I am back to [...]

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Kung Pao Chicken

1 tablespoon canola oil, divided 4 cups broccoli florets 1 tablespoon ground fresh ginger (such as Spice World), divided 2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons low-sodium [...]

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