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Meaty Spaghetti Sauce

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 pound ground beef
4 strips bacon, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped fine
3 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 Tablespoon salt
black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 ounces red wine
2 (15-ounce) cans whole tomatoes or tomato sauce
1 (4-ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup water
1 carrot, finely chopped

Heat olive oil over low heat in a pot large enough to hold all the ingredients.
Add the… Continue Reading

Apple Cider-Glazed Baby Carrots

2 (16-ounce) bags of frozen baby carrots
3 cups apple cider
2 Tablespoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt

In a large skillet with a lid combine all ingredients and heat over medium-high heat.
Bring to a simmer.
Cover the pan and reduce heat to maintain a simmer.
Cook for 10 minutes.
Uncover the pan and increase the heat to high.
Boil, stirring occasionally, until the cider has reduced to a thick glaze, about another 5… Continue Reading

Cheap Cafe Mocha

Fix your favorite coffee and add hot cocoa mix (plain chocolate or flavored).
Mix well. No need to add sugar or creamer unless you desire it.
You can also add a bit of mint or almond extract…

Gooey Chocolate Cashew Bars

CRUST:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup softened butter
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups salted cashews, coarsely chopped
1-1/2 cups semi-sweet real chocolate chips
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
3 eggs, slightly beaten
3 Tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons… Continue Reading

Praline Cookies

1/2 cup butter OR margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Melt butter in microwave.
Add sugars, egg, flour and vanilla; mix well.
Add pecans; mix well.
Using spoon, drop dough 2-inches apart onto cookie sheet.
Bake 12-15 minutes or until slightly brown (softness your preference).
Cool for 2 minutes and then sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Yields 2-1/2 dozen…

Apple Ring Pancakes

1 Granny Smith apple
1 cup original pancake mix
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
Apple ring (additional ones will make it go faster)

1. Peel, core and slice apple.
Cut apple lengthwise; seperate into rings and set aside.
Combine pancake mix, cinnamon, milk, egg and oil into bowl.
Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. (Batter will be slightly lumpy).
2. Heat griddle over medium heat until hot. (Drops of water will sizzle… Continue Reading

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

1/2 cup crunchy-style peanut butter
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (6-ounces) chocolate morsels

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Beat peanut butter, shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla until creamy.
Stir together flour, baking soda and salt.
Add to creamed mixture; blend well.
Fold in chocolate morsels.
Using spoon, drop dough 2 inches apart onto a cookie sheet.
Bake for 10-15 minutes… Continue Reading