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Category: RECIPES

  • Refreshing Homemade Summertime Lemonade

    I bought a huge bag of lemons with the idea that it would be fun to make lemonade with the kids. I only have a hand reamer, nothing fancy, powerful or fast. My son was anxious to get to the good part, drinking it. We tried several ratios to get it just right. First we…

  • Baked Summer Veggies

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    This recipe is from the Rodriquez family in Freemont Texas. We had it with Posole, a soup with pork and hominy. Zucchini, sliced Yellow squash, sliced 1 small can of corn, do not drain Salt and pepper, to taste Mozzarella cheese, shredded Pour corn into a casserole dish. Add other ingredients on top. Season with…

  • How To Make Homemade Rocket Pops

    I found this recipe, along with several other cool treats, on the internet some time ago. Sorry I do not remember the site. 2 Cups boiling water 1 Package Jell-o Gelatin Dessert, any red flavor 1 Cup sugar, divided 2 Cups cold water Ice cubes 16 Paper Or Plastic Cups — (5 oz) 1 Package…

  • Raspberry Shrub

    This recipe came from my sister-n-law Emily. 4 packages (10 oz each) frozen raspberries, thawed 1 can (6 oz) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 2 quarts ginger ale, chilled Cook raspberries 10min. Rub through strainer with wooden spoon. Cool. Add lemonade concentrate; stir in ginger ale. Serve immediately with crushed ice. 12 servings (1 cup each)

  • Summertime Pasta

    I got this recipe from a magazine but the name eludes me. The recipe was submitted by Bob Barker the late host of the Price is Right. Beware this makes a ton. 1 pound tri-color fusilli pasta 3 bell peppers (yellow, red and green), cut into strips 6 oz grape tomatoes, halved (1 cup) 1/2…

  • Huevos Rancheros

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    Our version of Huevos Ranchos was adapted from Juanita Sorrez, a friend I met while in Freemont Texas. She calles this dish, “the poor man’s breakfast”. She made hers with left over homemade flour tortillas, from the day before, torn into bite sized pieces, scrambled eggs, cheese and salsa. Juanita’s salsa was so hot, when…

  • Navajo Tacos

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    This is a recipe inspired by my friend Jean S. The first time I had one was at her house. She is an amazing cook. I loved going over to her house for dinner because she always made something amazing. Her secret she said was cooking magazines. Essentially the Navajo taco is just that, a…

  • German Pancakes

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    The German Pancake, or Dutch Baby as some call it, is thought to have been created by the German-American Immigrants living in Dutch Pennsylvania, thus the name Dutch baby. With its ever growing popularity, has come a multitude of variations. Personally, I am a traditionalist and prefer the simple taste of the version made by…

  • Homemade Buttermilk Syrup

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    I found this recipe on allrecipes.com. I was making pancakes one morning when I realized that I did not have any syrup. It is very rich with a slight caramel flavor. But so yummy on pancakes and waffles. If you do not have buttermilk on hand mix 2 1/4 teaspoons of vinegar with 3/4 cups…

  • Beef Kabob

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    We use this marinade on steaks, too. Before cooking I sprinkle the meat with a beef seasoning. The marinade makes the meat really tender and the extra seasoning gives the meat more flavor. You can use any combination of vegetables such as asparagus, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, peppers, artichokes, corn, carrots, potatoes, etc. 1 1/2 cups…