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Now We’re Cookin’
It’s that time of year, when many are busy baking up batches, and batches of Christmas Cookies. We will be featuring cookie/dessert recipes in the next two issued of The Drummer. Some of you may already be done with your holiday baking (but maybe you will see something new to try here). Happy...
Did you know that goat is the most widely consumed meat world-wide? I was introduced to goat a little over 10 years ago, when a family member started raising dairy goats. For a few years we would have a “Goat Throw-Down.”
Here are a few recipes that we have tried and enjoyed.
Somali Goat Meat...
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Yield: 8-10 servings
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 10 min.
Total Time: 1 hour 10 min.
1 - 9 inch baked pie shell
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1-1/2 c. whipping cream
3/4 c. milk
2...
This week we will be providing recipes for those great sides to accompany your turkey. Of course, we cranberries, sweet potatoes, along a few of our favorites.
Cranberry Salad
1-1/2 bags fresh cranberries, ground up
2 c. sugar
1 (6 oz.) pkg. cherry gelatin, or 2 (3 oz.) pkgs.
1-1/2 c. boil water...
On November 28, we will be celebrating that food-filled holiday of giving thanks for all the blessings God has bestowed upon us ..... Thanksgiving. The next three issues will be devoted to that day. We are starting with the main staples: turkey, gravy, potatoes, and stuffing. Next week we will...
White Chicken Chili
2 lbs. diced boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 medium white onion
1 can Bush’s white chili beans (16 oz.)
¼ cup butter or olive oil
¼ cup flour
3 cups chicken broth
¾ cups light evaporated milk
1 teaspoon tabasco/hot sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons...
Here are a few recipe ideas to treat your guests with.
Raisinets® Spiders
1/3 c. peanut butter
20 round crackers
80 thin pretzel sticks
20 Nestlé® Raisinets®
Spread about 2 teaspoons peanut butter over top of 10 crackers. Press 8 pretzels into peanut butter, arranging 4 on each side to...
3 eggs
1 C. cooking oil
2 C. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 C. zucchini, coarsely shredded
1 C. currants or raisins
1 C. walnuts, finely chopped
1 tsp. salt
1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
3 C. flour
2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. baking powder
1 can (8-1/4 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
Beat eggs, oil,...
The following instructions will show you how to prepare fresh pumpkin for pumpkin pies, pancakes, bread and other uses.
To Prepare Fresh Pumpkin: Cut a pumpkin in half and then into fourths. Use a large spoon or scoop to remove the seeds, and set aside (pumpkin seeds are edible and nutritious too...
Beet Pickles
1 lb. small beets (about 7)
1/2 c. white vinegar
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
Leave tap root and 1 inch off stems on beets. Scrub well.
Place beets in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 45 minutes, or until...
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