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2007 Monthly Recipes
   
October 2007 Recipe
  Hot Cider
   
ingredients:
1 tsp. whole allspice
16 whole cloves
4 sticks of cinnamon
1/3 cup brown sugar
1-gallon cider
Directions:

Combine cider and brown sugar in large saucepan.
Put spices in cheesecloth or muslin (tie with string) and simmer in cider and brown sugar mixture.
Or...Combine ingredients in large saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Strain.

 
   
August 2007 Recipe
  Lemon Cheesecake
   
ingredients:
1 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/4 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Margarine, Melted
1 Envelope Unflavored Gelatin
1/3 cup Cold Water
1/3 cuip Lemon Juice
3 Large Eggs, Seperated
1/2 cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Grated Lemon Peel
16 oz. Cream Cheese, Softened
Directions:

Combine crumbs, sugar and margarine; reserve 1/2 cup. Press remaining onto bottom of 9-inch pan.
Soften gelatin in water, stir over low heat until dissolved. Add juice, egg yolks, 1/4 cup sugar, and peel; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat, 5 minutes. Gradually add to cream cheese, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
Beat egg whites, until foamy; gradually add remaining sugar beating until stiff peaks form.
Fold into cream cheese mixture; pour over crust.
Top with reserved crumbs; chill until firm.

 
   
July 2007 Recipe
  Red, White & Blue Easy Dessert Recipe
   
ingredients:
1 Angel Food cake mix
2 pkgs. vanilla custard or pudding mix
2 lbs. of fresh Fruit —— Strawberries — sliced
   (or you can use raspberries) — or better yet, mix them!
1/2 strawberries & 1/2 raspberries — plus some blueberries
    (Save a little fruit for decorating the top.)
1/3-cup sugar
1—1/2 cup whipped cream or Cool Whip
1/3-cup water or fruit juice    (for an added treat, substitute the water with sherry or other liquor)
Directions:

Prepare cake and pudding according to package directions and let cool completely. Mix fruit with water, juice or liquor. (Fruit should be sitting in liquid but not too much - don't drown the fruit.) Don't forget to set aside a little bit of the fruit to garnish the top. Cut the cake into large chunks and cover the bottom of dish with a layer of cake chunks. Spoon a layer of the fruit mixture, then a layer of custard or pudding. Repeat the layers several times according to your dish size. Top with whipped cream and remaining fresh fruit. Chill before serving.

 
   
April 2007 Recipe
  Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
   
ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins
Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

In a large bowl, mix together the butter; butter flavored shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats and raisins. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto un-greased cookie sheets.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden. Do not over-bake. Let them cool for 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. Store in airtight container.

 
   
March 2007 Recipe
  Irish Coffee Balls
  Makes about 4 1/2 dozen cookies
ingredients:
3 1/2 C vanilla wafer cookie crumbs
1 C finely chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups sifted confectioner's sugar, divided
3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1/3 C Irish Whisky
1/3 C light corn syrup
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, pecans, and 1 cup of sugar. Dissolve coffee granules in Irish whiskey in a small cup. Add to dry mixture along with corn syrup, mixing until blended. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Store in air tight container. Note: Cookies become more flavorful after sitting 2-3 days.
 
   
February 2007 Recipe
  baked Spinach Artichoke Yogurt Dip
  Makes 8 Servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
ingredients:
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (8 oz) container low-fat plain yogurt
1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp. chopped red pepper
Directions:
Combine all ingredients except red pepper and mix well. Pour mixture into a 1-quart casserole dish or 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and sprinkle with red peppers.
 
   
January 2007 Recipe
South o' the Border Chili
ingredients:
1 lb. ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cans tomato soup
2 cans (15-1/2 oz.) kidney beans, drained
3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup water
3 tbsp. chili powder
2 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
Directions:
Brown beef until tender. Stir to separate meat. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 30 minutes.
 
   
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