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Sous Vide Candied jalapeños are sweet and have just a little heat. They are great over a block of cream cheese or with other hors d’oeuvres or on a cheese board. They are also great to add to baked goods like cornbread and muffins. jalapenos

WHY CLARIFY BUTTER? The problems with regular butter are: The best way to fix both of these problems is to remove the water and milk proteins (clarify it). There are several ways to clarify butter.   This is very easy because there is no chance of burning the butter. Ingredients: Instructions:

We adapted this recipe from one we found on thecountrycook.net. It is very good. We may try other recipies from this site. This recipe uses a crockpot but I think you could make it faster in a double boiler. NOTE: It is very important to use semi-sweet chocolate chips and not the sweeter versions. Other…

This is my take on a non-alcoholic margarita. It is very sweet. INGREDIENTS: 2 parts Fanta orange soda 3 parts sweetened lime juice 8 parts sweet and sour mix 8 parts simple syrup INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIMPLE SYRUP: Mix equal amounts (1 cup each) granulated sugar and water in a microwave-safe glass pitcher or measuring cup.…

Key concepts: Take your butter out of the refrigerator at least half an hour before you place it in the mixer so it can soften before you try to mix it. Alternate between the dough hook and the mixing paddle as you mix the recipe. This helps break down the butter and it keeps the…

I deconstructed my mother’s cinnamon roll recipe and tweaked it. Her recipe called for a yellow cake mix and a different cinnamon spread. I mostly just substituted raw ingredients and process and added some instant oats to try to keep them from drying out. I also like a little toffee on the bottom of my…

This is a very simple way to cook bacon for a large crowd. Spraying the bacon with water keeps it from curling. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound sliced bacon. Spray bottle with water. INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line the bottom of a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil. Place the bacon strips on the…

This recipe is easy and fun. You can change the spices to fit your own tastes. INGREDIENTS: 1 lb white bread (almost 1 whole loaf) NOTE: wheat bread tastes sweeter when used in stuffing 3 – 4 Tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons minced, dried onion 1…

INGREDIENTS:: 1 dozen flour torillas 1 small carton (8 oz.) sour cream 1 small can (4.5 oz.) chopped green chilis 1 small (2.25 oz.) can diced black olives 1 can (10.5 oz.) cream of chicken soup 2 cans (5 oz.) cooked chicken (or 1 cup diced, cooked chicken) 2 or more cups grated cheddar cheese…

This is recipe is a hybrid containing elements of the French’s recipe and the Cambpells recipe. It is a double batch which should feed several people. INGREDIENTS: 2 cans (10 1/2 ounces) Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper, Ground 2 teaspoons soy sauce (optional) 4 cans (14 1/2 ounces each)…