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When Life Gives You Too Many Lemons… Here’s What to Do!
Have more lemons than you can use? Discover practical ways to store, juice, freeze, clean, decorate, and make the most of every lemon.
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Smothered Porkchops
Smothered Porkchops Uses the "Holy Trinity" - onions, bell peppers and celery 4-6 pork chops (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick)½ cup flour½ stick unsalted butter1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil2 cans chopped tomatoes (drained)½ green bell pepper, seeded and sliced2 medium...
Creamy Ranch Chicken
Creamy Ranch Chicken Great family dinner recipe 6 slices bacon4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (cut into bite-size pieces)2 eggs2 TBSP all-purpose flour2 TBSP ranch dry salad dressing mix1 ¼ cups whole milk3 cups dried medium noodles1 TBSP finely...
Freezer Biscuits
Freezer Biscuits Easy to have a supply of biscuits on hand. 2 cups all-purpose flour4 tsp baking powder¾ tsp salt2 TBSP granulated sugar½ tsp cream of tartar½ cup shortening⅔ cup milk1 egg In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cream of...
Buttermilk Waffles
Buttermilk Waffles 2 cups all-purpose flour3½ tsp baking powder (1)1 tsp sugar¼ tsp salt2 large eggs4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted1½ cups buttermilk Preheat waffle iron and lightly grease.In a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients together.In separate bowl, beat eggs,...
Banana Nut Bread
Banana Nut Bread 1 cup mashed ripe bananas⅓ cup low-fat buttermilk½ cup packed brown sugar¼ cup margarine1 egg2 cups sifted all-purpose flour1 tsp baking powder½ tsp baking soda½ tsp salt½ cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350℉ Lightly oil two 9x5 inch oaf pan.Stir...
Buttermilk Biscuits
Buttermilk Biscuits 2 cups all purpose flour1 tbsp baking powder¾ tsp salt½ tsp baking soda5 tbsp chilled solid vegetable shortening1 cup buttermilk Preheat oven to 425℉.In large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.Using a pastry blender or...
Angel Biscuits
Angel Biscuits 5 cups flour3 Tbsp sugar1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt¾ cup shorteing2 cups buttermilk1 pkg powdered yeast (or 1 cake)½ cup warm water Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda baking powder, and salt; cut in shortening.Add buttermilk and...
Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Cream Cheese Pound Cake Very interesting cake, popular to take to gatherings. 3 sticks butter3 cups sugar8 ozs cream cheese6 eggs1 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp salt3 cups all purpose flour Cream butter, sugar and cheese about 5 minutes.Add eggs one at a time beating well after...
Recipes
Chocolate Applesauce Cake
Chocolate Applesauce Cake Chocolate Applesauce Cake may not sound great, but it is a delicious moist cake. 1/2 cup shortening1 ½ cups sugar2 eggs2 Tbsp cocoa2 cups flour1...
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing A delicious cake, should be refrigerated. 3 cups carrots, grated2 cups flour2 cups sugar2 tsp baking soda½ tsp salt2 tsp cinnamon4...
Buttermilk Pie
Buttermilk Pie, this is a very rich, custard like pie. Usually a hit at all gatherings. Buttermilk Pie Very rich custard like dessert ½ cup soft butter2 cups sugar (can be less,...
Crushed Pineapple Pie
This Crushed Pineapple Pie recipe makes 2 pies. It can also be frozen and my family has been known to eat it frozen. Make sure to mix the ingredients in a large bowl. Crushed...
Italian Pasta Salad
This Italian Pasta Salad is a favorite with everyone. Great for family gatherings, tail-gate parties and as a take along to events. Italian Pasta Salad Great salad to take to...
The Grinder – A Robust Sandwich
The Grinder - A Robust Sandwich The Grinder - a robust sandwich, incorporates ground chuck and Italian sausage with spices and marinara sauce. It is best made using a slow...
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Six Books Later… A Dream Is Becoming Reality
Discover the first six titles in the People You Should Know series and download a free Trailblazer bookmark collection.
When Life Gives You Too Many Lemons… Here’s What to Do!
Have more lemons than you can use? Discover practical ways to store, juice, freeze, clean, decorate, and make the most of every lemon.
3 Names, 1 Sandwich: Grinder, Italian Grinder, or Guinea Grinder? (Makes for One Delicious Legacy)
The Grinder, Italian Grinder or Guinea Grinder – If you’ve ever visited the Midwest—especially Iowa and the Iowa State Fair -— you may have heard of the Guinea Grinder (original...
