Cranberry Orange Bread

2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup orange juice Grated rind of 1 orange 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine 2 tablespoons hot water 1 cup raw whole cranberries 1 cup coarsley chopped walnuts Combine flour, baking powder, soda, [...]

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Cheese Snack Bread

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees) 3/4 cup warm milk (110-115 degrees) 2 tablespoons shortening 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon salt 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour TOPPING: 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded process American cheese 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon minced onion Caraway seeds [...]

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Feather Light Muffins

1/3 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1-1/2 cups cake flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup milk TOPPING: 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar and egg. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed [...]

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Ranch Taco Chicken Salad

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon chili powder or Mexican seasoning 1 package (16 oz.) salad greens 1 jar (8 oz.) salsa 1 bottle (8 oz.) ranch dressing 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Crushed baked tortilla chips Cook chicken, oil and chili powder in a large nonstick [...]

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Hot Artichoke Dip

1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 1 cup (4 oz) grated parmesan cheese 1 cup real mayonnaise or Miracle Whip Chopped tomatoes Sliced green onion Mix all ingredients except tomato and onions. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with [...]

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Corn Dogs

1 pound package of hotdogs vegetable oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons shortening 3/4 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1 medium onion, grated, optional Pat hotdogs dry with a paper towel. Heat oil, 2-3 inches to 365 degrees. Mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder and [...]

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Caramel Corn

8 cups popped popcorn (about 1/3-1/2 cup unpopped) 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup margarine or butter 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons light corn syrup Heat oven to 300 degrees Remove all unpopped kernels from popped corn. Place in a greased 17 x 12 x 2-inch baking pan. Keep popcorn [...]

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Quick Ambrosia

1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1 orange, peeled and sectioned 1 firm banana, sliced 1/4 cup orange juice Maraschino cherries, optional Combine coconut and confectioners’ sugar. Place orange sections and banana slices into two small bowls; pour orange juice over all. Sprinkle with coconut mixture. Chill or serve. Garnish with cherries, [...]

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Cajun Shrimp Dip

1 jar (12 oz.) salsa 1 cup fresh or frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and chopped 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro crackers or corn chips In a bowl, mix salsa and shrimp. Chill at least 1 hour to blend flavors.  Spoon into serving bowl; top with sour cream and cilantro. Serve as dip [...]

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Garlic Deviled Eggs

6 hard-cooked eggs 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/2 to 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 2 green onions with tops, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt Paprika Slice eggs in half lengthwise; remove yolks and set white aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Add mayonnaise, mustard, onions, garlic and salt. Fill egg whites; sprinkle with [...]

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