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Quick Stovetop Fudge Drops

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Victoria Janssen

Quick Stovetop Fudge Drops 1/4 cup milk 1 cup sugar 4 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 cup oatmeal [preferably uncooked rolled oats] 1/2 cup diced nuts, salted peanuts, or fruit … Continue reading →

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Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Victoria Janssen

I did a lot of experimenting with grilled cheese sandwiches this month. I learned some things! Colby-Jack melted a lot more smoothly than cheddar, my previous go-to cheese when not using processed “American” slices. For this rather excellent sandwich, I … Continue reading →

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Black Beans with Sweet Potato

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Victoria Janssen

I like to roast sweet potatoes in the oven, sometimes whole, sometimes cut into pieces and tossed in a mix of olive oil and salt. Roasted sweet potato turned out to be fabulous with spicy black beans. For the beans, … Continue reading →

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Honey Cake

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Victoria Janssen

Honey Cake Preheat oven to 300 degrees Farenheit. Grease and flour an 8 inch pan. 1 cup honey – I used Tupelo honey 1/2 cup melted butter 1 egg, well beaten 1/2 cup sugar – I used light brown 2 … Continue reading →

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Fried Barley

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Victoria Janssen

My brilliant idea to make fried rice only using leftover barley is apparently A Thing with recipes on the internetz. So I looked at a couple and adapted/experimented. Result: tasty and very filling. Next time, I will season more heavily; … Continue reading →

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Gingerbread with Candied Ginger

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Victoria Janssen

Gingerbread with Candied Ginger Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter cupcake tin. 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter (1 stick) 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup “robust” dark molasses 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon mace or nutmeg 1 … Continue reading →

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Basic Gumbo

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Here is a basic recipe for one of the best wintertime dishes ever. Gumbo is or is related to an African word for okra, but not all gumbo has okra in it–sometimes file (pronounce with accent on the e) is … Continue reading →

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November Baked Chicken

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

Wait for a chilly day so the oven will keep your kitchen warm. Ingredients: –oil, salt, pepper, minced or pressed garlic –a raw chicken –an onion –rosemary and/or sage, fresh Also, a meat thermometer helps a lot. Preheat oven to … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Swirl Bread

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

I’m traveling today, on my way to celebrate Thanksgiving – here’s a dessert recipe, from my aunt! Pumpkin Swirl Bread 1 8 oz package cream cheese 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 3/4 cups flour 1 1/2 cups sugar … Continue reading →

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Basic Chicken Stock

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Victoria Janssen

In honor of American Thanksgiving, I give to you a week of receipes. Basic Chicken Stock One really needs a stock pot to make stock. If you use smaller quantities of everything, you can get away with a large saucepan. … Continue reading →

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