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Ingredients 4 large green tomatoes 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 quart vegetable oil for frying How to make it Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends. Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge…

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Why eat a calorie-filled donut when you can have a yummy muffin that tastes just as good! I have made these for years my family loves them a treat my son in law enjoys when I take a box of them over. Everyone loved these muffins, with and without the topping. They are moist on the inside and firm on top. My kids are super picky and these got their seal of approval. I cooked them for only 17 minutes and they were perfect. Next time I will use apple…

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Ingredients : Crust : 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 5 Tbsp sugar 1/3 cup melted butter Filling : 3 (8oz) packages cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 eggs, separated 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla How to make it : Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Crust: Combine all ingredients and press against sides and bottom of 9-inch springform pan. (I use a measuring cup to do this – works great!) Filling: In the bowl of an electric mixer, mix together cream cheese, sugar, 4 egg yolks,…

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INGREDIENTS  SERVINGS 4-6 1 pint dill pickle, sliced and undrained 1 large egg, beaten 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, plus 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 1⁄2 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika hot sauce vegetable oil (for frying) DIRECTIONS Drain pickles, reserving 2/3 cup pickle juice. Press pickles between paper towels. Combine pickle juice, egg, 1 Tbsp flour and hot sauce(to taste). Stir well and set aside. Combine remaining flour with red pepper, garlic powder, salt and paprika. Blend well. Dip pickles in…

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My nana used to make this all the time when I was young, She never used sugar or cinnamon as they were expensive and hard to come by during the depression so she made them without and then never put it in later years! Check out her recipe. How to Make Fried Apples: Melt butter over medium-low heat in a large skillet Add apples (peeled and sliced) and all other ingredients into the skillet Cook apples uncovered for 8-10 minutes Use a spatula to gently flip the apples every couple…

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HOW TO TOP BAKED MAC AND CHEESE Grated cheese (my personal favorite – and what I’ve done here in these photos) Buttered panko breadcrumbs (feel free to add some herbs to this as well) Bacon pieces/panko breadcrumb combo HOW LONG DO YOU BAKE MAC AND CHEESE This recipe doesn’t bake long at all, but I’ve actually baked it longer before, and it’s still every bit as delicious!  Most baked Mac and cheese recipes call for it to be baked 15-30 minutes.  My kids aren’t huge fans of the cheesy “crust”,…

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I get a request from my family to make this dish at LEAST once a month. I typically make two at a time as these are eaten up quickly and they’re wonderful to share with a neighbor. Pot pie has been a comfort food for my family for many years and this one is sure to be in our line up in the future. Delish! Ingredients 2 lb chicken breasts, boneless and skinless 2 c chicken broth (enough to cover breasts) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1…

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Crack Green Beans will have even the pickiest eater begging for seconds. Substitute turkey bacon or slices of ham instead of regular bacon. This recipe is a great dish to take to any potluck and makes a Super addicting green beans with bacon. Most helpful positive reviews As I always have with other vegetables as well, I frequently cook green beans with bacon and garlic. It was the addition of onion and the cooking method itself, that caught my eye. I always saute the bacon and garlic, then add the COOKED…

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Makes about 2 1/2 dozen Ingredients: For the cookies: 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla For the glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1-2 Tablespoons milk, just enough to make a thin glaze Directions: Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In large bowl of electric mixer, at medium speed, beat butter, sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy.…

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Butter Tarts are a classic Canadian sweet treat. While this recipe uses pecans, feel free to use other additions in place of the pecans such as raisins, walnut pieces or leave the butter tarts plain. Pie Dough: This recipe is designed for pies that have a wet filling, such as pumpkin, coconut cream, butter tarts and other such pies. You can make a half recipe if you just need a single crust. The flaky crust combined with a rich center makes these little tarts a satisfying snack to serve and…

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Baked Asparagus Fries – A healthy alternative to french fries baked … Now I’ve quickly learned that these really are the best kind of “fries” ever. If you’re looking for a way to liven up asparagus, this is it, my friends! These Oven Baked Asparagus Fries are a garden-fresh alternative to classic french fries and make a great side dish.  Adding asparagus to your diet has never been easier or yummier! HOW TO BAKE ASPARAGUS Honestly, you can eat asparagus all the ways. Sautéing, grilling, blanching, raw — pretty much every…

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This Homemade Caramel Sauce is to die for! It’s a classic recipe that you’ll make over and over again. I know because I’m doing it right now. Caramel sauce on all the things! Caramel sauce turns an ordinary dessert into something amazing. It can be drizzled onto cheesecake, a dip for fruit, used to top an apple pie and let’s not forget about our favorite – spooning over ice cream. Yes, you can buy it in a jar or bottle. But why? It takes a little practice, but it’s not hard to…

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