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| Recipes from Grandma |
| A recipe blog that contains old recipes collected over the last 40 years - some from my grandmother, some from my mother-in-law, some from estate sales, and some just sounded too good to throw away! Most are fast and easy to make! |
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| Breakfast Burritos Recipe |
| 2008-09-20 10:29:56 |
4 slices bacon
2 flour tortillas (7 inch)
2 tablespoons shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 large egg white
1 t......
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| All Day Crockpot Delight Recipes |
| 2008-09-20 10:28:23 |
2 to 3 pound boneless chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup butter
1 onion, sliced
1 teaspoo......
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| Chicken Romano Recipe |
| 2008-08-30 19:27:56 |
3 tablespoons seasoned dried breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
4 thin-sliced boneless chicken cutlets
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 14-1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, liquid reserved
3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
Combine breadcrumbs and cheese in shallow dish or pie plate.
Dredge [...]......
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| Best Ever Brownie Recipe |
| 2008-08-29 18:36:10 |
14 tablespoons butter, divided
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
2-1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
2 large eggs
1 cup flour
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
2-1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 or 4 tablespoons milk
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Grease 8 inch square baking pan.
In large saucepan over low heat, melt 8 tablespoons butter and chocolate, [...]......
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| London Broil Teriyaki Recipe |
| 2008-08-13 14:34:27 |
I haven’t had a chance to try this recipe yet, but it sure sounds good!
1 to 1-1/4 pounds boneless top round, about 1 inch think
1 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
1 clove garlic, crushed,
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup cold water
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
Preheat broiler to high.
In small saucepan, combine soy sauce, sugar, [...]......
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| Kowloon Chicken Recipe |
| 2008-08-07 15:27:27 |
I am putting this here especially for my daughter Dawn. We had this recipe a lot when she was a kid, and we all liked it! I hope you enjoy it too!
3 to 3-1/2 pounds deboned chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth or bouillon
1 8-1/2 ounce can pineapple [...]......
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| Reese’s Peanut Butter Cheesecake Recipe |
| 2008-07-29 15:12:59 |
Ingredients for Crust
1 cup chocolate wafer cookie crumbs
2-1/2 ounces roasted unsalted peanuts, - coarsely chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar - firmly packed
1 pinch salt
Ingredients for Filling
24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1-1/2 cups brown sugar - firmly packed
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter - do not use fresh
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1/4 cup [...]......
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| Company Casserole Recipe |
| 2008-07-02 10:12:44 |
I got this recipe from my niece Robin. It is so easy and so good…
8 ounces noodles
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup parsley flakes
1 cup grated cheese
Cook noodles and drain.
Brown ground beef.
Add salt, pepper, garlic salt, and [...]......
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| Bee Stings |
| 2008-05-30 19:43:00 |
I got this as an e-mail, and it has some good info in it about what to do for bee stings!
It might be wise to carry a penny in your pocket while working in the yard for BEE STINGS!
A couple of weeks ago I was unfortunate enough to get stung by both a bee and [...]......
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| Baked Salmon Recipe |
| 2008-05-30 19:09:15 |
We usually grill our salmon, but this is a good change. It is so tasty and so easy to make!
2 pounds salmon
4 teaspoons lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, crushed (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 lemon wedges
Place salmon in ungreased baking dish.
Mix oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic.
Pour [...]......
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| Ultimate Brownie Recipe |
| 2008-05-25 16:48:26 |
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup candy coated peanut butter pieces
1 cup dark chocolate pieces
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Coarsely chop unsweetened chocolate.
In saucepan, melt butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Cool.
Line 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan with foil.
Spray [...]......
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| Broken Light Bulb Household Hint |
| 2008-05-21 14:39:45 |
I read about this the other day and haven’t had a chance to use this idea yet. It sounds like it would work great!
If an incandescent light bulb breaks off in the fixture, unplug the lamp and press half of a raw potato into the stump of the remaining glass. Unscrew the glass by turning [...]......
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| Brunch Egg Bake Recipe |
| 2008-05-02 09:00:39 |
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups (12 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups diced fully cooked ham
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups milk
8 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Combine the cheeses.
Place 3 cups in [...]......
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| Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread Recipe |
| 2008-05-02 08:51:01 |
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Glaze:
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons milk
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Combine buttermilk, egg, and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
In a small bowl, [...]......
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| Spring Fruit Salad Recipe |
| 2008-05-02 08:43:40 |
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup miniature marshmallows
8 ounces sour cream
3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
In a small serving bowl, combine the first five ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Just before serving, sprinkle with nuts and brown sugar.
6 servings
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| Green Onion Drop Biscuits Recipe |
| 2008-04-09 11:39:00 |
These biscuits are crunchy on the outside and moist and tender inside.
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons cold butter
1 egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
In a small bowl, combine the flour, onions, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
Cut in butter until mixture resembles [...]......
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| Six Fruit Salad Recipe |
| 2008-04-09 11:33:42 |
2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
1 cup cubed honeydew
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1 large apple, chopped
1 large navel orange, peeled and chopped
1 large ripe banana, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 cup orange juice
In a large bowl, combine the fruit.
Drizzle with orange juice, and stir gently.
Serve immediately.
6 to 8 servings
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| Garlic-Roasted Asparagus Recipe |
| 2008-04-09 11:29:52 |
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus spears
2 to 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Snap off and discard woody bases from asparagus.
Place asparagus and garlic in a 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan.
Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
In a 450 [...]......
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| Fix Furniture Scratches Household Hint |
| 2008-04-06 13:47:09 |
Shoe polish is the perfect coverup for nicks and scratches in your furniture. It is opaque, comes in many colors, and is reasonable in price. If you don’t like the way it looks, just wipe it way with mineral spirits.
Here are the steps:
Look for a shoe polish paste that matches the finish of the furniture. [...]......
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| Blueberry Maple Syrup Recipe |
| 2008-04-05 13:18:32 |
1 cup frozen blueberries (or 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup raspberries, or 3/4 cup peaches)
5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Combine berries, sugar, and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.
Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon cold water. [...]......
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| Oven Roasted Asparagus Recipe |
| 2008-04-02 08:06:12 |
2 pounds slender asparagus, trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Pepper, to taste
Toss asparagus with oil, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet.
Roast until tender and golden - about 15 minutes at 425 degrees.
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| Vidalia Onion Bake Recipe |
| 2008-03-31 12:27:07 |
6 large sweet onions, sliced (about 12 cups)
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups crushed, butter-flavored crackers
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded Romano cheese
In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender and liquid has evaporated.
Place half of the onions in a greased 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the [...]......
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| Baked Rice Pudding Recipe |
| 2008-03-31 12:19:42 |
6 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups milk
1/2 to 2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cup cooked white rice, cooled
1/2 - 3/4 cup mixed dried fruit bits, dried tart cherries, raisins, or snipped dried apricots
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
In an ungreased 2-quart casserole or oven-proof bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. [...]......
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| Cooking with Herbs |
| 2008-03-31 12:02:18 |
What herbs go with what foods? I never remember, so I decided to add it to my blog!
Basil - Sweet, minty, sometimes peppery. Often paired with tomatoes and used in pesto.
Cilantro - Sage citrus flavor with fragrant aroma. Popular in Asian and Latin dishes.
Lemon verbena - Has intense lemon scent and flavor. Use the [...]......
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| More Household Hints |
| 2008-03-14 09:49:00 |
These are more household hints from Martha Stewart:
Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.
To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.
When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead [...]......
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| Pork Loin with Peach Barbecue Sauce Recipe |
| 2008-03-07 11:14:14 |
I got this recipe from a dear friend who is a great cook. Enjoy!
4 boneless, thick-cut pork loin chops or one or two pork loins
4 teaspoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 bottle (12 ounce) Heinz chili sauce
1 can (8-1/4 ounce) light sliced peaches, drained and chopped, juice reserved
1 tablespoon [...]......
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| Carrot Cheesecake Recipe |
| 2008-03-03 20:27:24 |
This is a great unusual cheesecake!
Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
Filling:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/3 cups chopped carrots, cooked and pureed
Topping:
1 cup [...]......
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| Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake Recipe |
| 2008-03-03 20:19:05 |
I found this wonderful carrot cake on the internet. Super recipe!
Cake:
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
3 cups finely shredded carrots
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts
Beat eggs and sugar.
Add carrots, [...]......
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| Swiss Steak Recipe |
| 2008-02-25 17:56:27 |
This is a favorite recipe from my daughter! Enjoy!
Cube steak (pre-tenderized)
1 large container tomato sauce
1 large onion, cut into slices
1 fresh garlic clove, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Brown cube steak in olive oil or other oil.
Remove meat to a plate and add onion to skillet. If necessary, add more oil [...]......
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| Peroxide vs. Bleach Household Hints |
| 2008-01-31 08:08:20 |
I got this in an email and thought it contained some useful information:
This was written by a doctor’s wife, and I want to share it with you. She was over recently for coffee and smelled the bleach I was using to clean my toilet and counter tops. This is what she told me:
“I would [...]......
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| Hash Brown Broccoli Bake Recipe |
| 2008-01-19 13:06:15 |
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss or Cheddar cheese
6 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
Stir [...]......
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| Creamy Feta-Spinach Dip Recipe |
| 2008-01-19 12:37:32 |
8 ounces fat-free plain yogurt
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Fresh vegetables and/or bread
Line a strainer with four layers of cheese cloth or one coffee filter. Place over a bowl.
Place yogurt in prepared strainer. Cover [...]......
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| Brown Sugar Rhubarb Muffin Recipe |
| 2008-01-19 12:07:16 |
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Topping
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and [...]......
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| Blueberry Cobbler Recipe |
| 2008-01-19 11:31:44 |
2 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
Sprinkle blueberries into a well-greased 8 inch baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine sugar and butter until crumbly.
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add to sugar mixture alternately with milk
Spread over blueberries.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 [...]......
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| WW - Simple Stroganoff Recipe |
| 2008-01-02 12:54:18 |
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon Canola oil
1 cup canned mushrooms, sliced
1 pound beef round
1 cup water
8 servings Beef Stew Seasoning Mix - McCormick
6 cups cooked egg noodles
Combine beef stew seasoning mix with water and set aside.
Cook noodles per package directions. Drain.
Heat oil in large skillet.
Saute meat 8 to 10 minutes or until done.
Add [...]......
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| WW - Sauteed Zucchini Recipe |
| 2008-01-02 12:43:49 |
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon table salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
Add zucchini and oregano. Saute until zucchini is golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes
Remove from skillet.
Add parsley and toss [...]......
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