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  • Cinnamon Rolls – Grandma Dee’s

    INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 c warm water 4 1/2 tsp yeast 5 c flour 1 yellow cake mix 1 tsp salt (bread needs salt) INSTRUCTIONs Mix the warm water and yeast in a small  bowl and let it set until it starts to foam (proof it). Mix together dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add warm…

  • Orange Peel Candy

    I use the leftover peels from my Cointreau recipe after they have been sous vided in brandy. Ingredients Peels from 10 large oranges 6 cups of sugar plus more to sprinkle over the finished product 3 cups of water Instructions Peel the oranges with a vegetable peeler. Try to remove very little of the white…

  • Cointreau / Gran Marnier (DIY Sous Vide from Brandy)

    Orange liquor is a primary ingredient in margaritas and other mixed drinks. 750ml of orange liquor costs $40+.  This recipe makes more than twice that amount for under $30. Refrigerate it or use it fairly quickly.  I had some suspect floaters on a batch after a few months. This recipe makes about 2.3 litres, enough…

  • Breakfast Casserole – Egg Bake

    Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine 8 slices bread, cubed 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 5 eggs 2 cups milk 1/4 tsp pepper 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz) 1/2 soup can of milk (6 oz) 1/2 to 1 lb of sausage (browned and drained) Instructions: (DO NOT PRE-HEAT OVEN) Melt margarine in 13 x…

  • Avocado Salad – Kim & Tammy’s

    Ingredients: 2 large avocados (diced) 6 tomatoes (diced) 2-3 green onions (chopped) 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1 red onion (diced) lime juice (to taste) Balsamic Vinaigrette (Newman’s Own)  

  • Southwest Chicken Salad – Dianne’s Favorite

    Serving Notes: Ingredients: Instructions:

  • Salsa Recipe (picante sauce) – Dianne’s

    Salsa has a high acid content so it will keep in the refrigerator for several (5-7) days. This recipe makes about 44 ounces Ingredients: 2 – 16oz cans of tomatoes 1 garlic clove or 1/4tsp garlic powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cumin pepper 1/2 large onion diced 1 Tbsp jalapeno slices (Old El Paso…

  • Retirement Planning for Young Adults

    Key Concepts www.investopedia.com is a great resource if you have questions about terminology in your company plan. Some of the information in this document is copied from investopedia. Inflation DEFINITION – The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling. Central banks attempt…

  • BBQ Sauce – JRP’s Tangy Caribbean

    THE SECRET: INGREDIENTS: 1/2 block (7 oz) of tamarind paste 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 onions, chopped 1 cup brown sugar, packed 32oz bottle of ketchup 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup yellow mustard 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (ground) 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp allspice 1 tsp salt 2 Tbsp ground ginger…

  • Marinara Sauce

    INGREDIENTS: INSTRUCTIONS: NOTE: If making spaghetti, boil noodles for 1 or 2 minutes less.  Drain (most) of the liquid.  Add sauce to the noodle mix and return to the stove and stir until the spaghetti noodles are completely done (4 – 5 minutes).  This will flav0r the spaghetti noodles with the sauce.