Elaine’s Sweet Rolls

I’m yeast-challenged, so when I come across a recipe that uses instant yeast, I want to shout for joy and do a little dance. This is now officially the third thing I can make that has yeast in it! Sorry if I seem a little enthusiastic, but it’s really exciting for me. Elaine’s Sweet RollsMAKES ABOUT 16 GOOD SIZED ROLLS 1 Tbsp. SAF instant yeast1/4 cup white sugar1 tsp. salt3 1/2 cups flour (may not […]

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Crowd Pleasin’ Caramel Popcorn

I got this recipe from several sources–the same ingredients were included, but with different directions. I chose the directions that were the quickest and easiest to follow. And with great results. So, I attribute this recipe to Laura, Liz, and Grandma V. I made this on Sunday for a BBQ we went to and boy, was it a hit! Crowd Pleasin’ Caramel Popcorn Ingredients:2/3 cup unpopped popcorn4 Tbsp. canola oil (optional if using an airpopper, […]

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Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

I developed this recipe because I didn’t have enough eggs to make a cooked custard, but I still wanted a really creamy, rich texture. Beating the ingredients together until thick, will help produce a silky texture and will make the ice cream easier to scoop–more like premium store-bought ice cream. Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Ingredients:8 ounces full-fat cream cheese3 cups very cold heavy cream1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milkjuice of 1 lemon1/2 tsp. vanilla1/4 […]

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Cornmeal Buttermilk Waffles

I used a recipe in the old Better Homes and Gardens cookbook as the basis for this recipe. You don’t have to use the cornmeal if you just want plain waffles. Or you can substitute another kind of flour–barley, whole wheat, etc. The beaten egg whites give these a very light and fluffy texture. The leftovers are okay the next day if you reheat them in an oven or toaster, but they will be a […]

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New York Cheesecake

This recipe comes from the Cooks’ Illustrated cookbook, American Classics. There are no pictures because of its popularity. It was eaten and enjoyed quickly. (Not just by me and Fred. I made this for a baby shower and we divided up the remaining pieces.) I recommend making it a few days ahead of time because it gets better as it sits for a few days. Serve alone, or with a fruit coulis–mango, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, […]

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