Plumi Moos

Add 10 cups water and 3 cups cut up mixed dried fruit (prunes, apricots, apples, raisins) to a slow cooker. Turn on low for 4 hours.

Make a paste of 1/3 cup sugar, 3 heaping Tbsp cornstarch and a little evaporated milk (add more milk if you like it creamier) - mix well. Slowly stir in to fruit/water mixture. Bring moos to a boil, then remove from heat. Cool.

Homemade Eggnog

Cut the sugar in half!

https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/homemade-eggnog/

How to Make Sweetened Condensed Milk, Three Ways

https://www.thespruceeats.com/make-sweetened-condensed-milk-three-ways-3034193

Carrot Lentil Soup

https://cookieandkate.com/best-lentil-soup-recipe/

Buttercup Squash with Apples

https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/buttercup-squash-with-apples-cooking-for-2/bd3b3b96-132a-445f-a932-e0e4fd7b296e

How to Roast Sunflower Seeds

https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2019/10/how-to-harvest-and-roast-sunflower-seeds.html

Creamy Cucumber Salad

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/238423/dads-creamy-cucumber-salad/

Country Vanilla Ice Cream

No cooking!

1 cup sugar
2.5 cups milk
2 cups heavy cream
2 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt

Mix ingredients thoroughly and pour into ice cream maker. Freeze as directed.

Homemade Ice Cream (custard base)

1) Combine in saucepan:

3/4 cup sugar
3 Tbsp flour
1/4 tsp salt

2) Scald 2-1/2 cups milk and slowly stir in to above mixture.

3) Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened.

4) Mix small amount of hot mixture into beaten eggs. Add to hot mixture and cook 1 minute longer.

5) Chill in refrigerator.

6) Add 2 cups heavy cream and 2 tsp vanilla.

7) Pour into ice cream maker and follow directions.

Zucchini Cheese Bread

https://www.closetcooking.com/zucchini-cheese-bread/?fbclid=IwAR292mJMoKmCL-twaWwi-Sz1VErVZMVpw2CI6hs6Rc0QVNuxcS2J5mdnjrM

Thick & Chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/thick-chewy-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/

White Chocolate Saskatoon Berry Scones

https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/white-chocolate-saskatoon-berry-scones/

Homemade Vanilla Extract

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/homemade-vanilla-extract/

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Muffins

1-1/4 cups all purpose flour

3/4 cups rolled oats

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 T baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1-1/4 cups milk

1/4 cup peanut butter

1 egg

1/4 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Beat milk, peanut butter and eggs in another bowl, stir into oat mixture, mixing until batter is well blended. Spoon batter evenly into 12 muffin cups.

Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean - 15 to 18 minutes.

No Bake Energy Bites

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/239969/no-bake-energy-bites/

Garlic Lime Chicken Fajitas

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp orange juice
1 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dehydrated minced garlic
1 tsp oregano leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 green pepper, thinly sliced
1 red pepper, thinly sliced

1. In re-sealable bag, combine juices, honey, oil, salt and spices. Add chicken. Coat well. Refrigerate minimum 30 minutes.

2. In hot skillet, stir-fry chicken over medium-high heat until cooked. Remove and set aside. Add vegetables, stir-fry until tender. Return chicken to skillet. Stir 2-3 minutes.

3. Serve in warmed tortillas. Add assorted toppings, if desired.

Garlic Mozzarella Bread

https://diyjoy.com/garlic-mozzarella-bread-recipe/?fbclid=IwAR3PFxdVg3SgPwtsF2PezP_tGQ3QiTNyblUJM1WR4uyn-IGw8f8XHhLO6yM

Bannock

3 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp bacon fat or butter
3/4 cup warm water 

1. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Make a well and pour in water and bacon fat.
3. Mix well and knead lightly for a minute or two.
4. Flatten out and put on a greased fry pan and cook atop stove or coals until golden on bottom, then turn over and brown the other side.
5. Note: This can also be flattened and placed on a greased baking pan. Bake in 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes.

Chicken & Spinach Tortellini Soup

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 Tbsp canola oil
4 cups chicken broth
1 tomato, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1-1/4 cups cheese-filled tortellini
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/8 tsp pepper
2 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 cup frozen)

1. Cook chicken in oil until brown.
2. Add broth, tomato and celery, heat to a boil.
3. Stir in tortellini, garlic, oregano and pepper, heat to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 10 minutes.
5. Stir in spinach and simmer until tortellini is cooked, about 5 minutes.

Special K Squares

1. Bring 3/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup syrup just bring to boil.

2. Add 1 cup peanut butter and 1 tsp. vanilla.

3. In bowl measure 6 cups “Special K” or Rice Krispies.  Add above mixture.  
4. Put into greased 9 x 13 inch pan.

Melt:  6 oz. pkg. chocolate chips

         6 oz. pkg. butterscotch chips

Pour over above squares.

Pizza Dough for the Bread Machine

3/4 cup + 1 Tbsp water

2 Tbsp vegetable oil

2 cups flour

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1-1/2 tsp bread machine/fast rise yeast

Buttery Whole Wheat Buns for the Bread Machine

https://www.thereciperebel.com/buttery-whole-wheat-bread-machine-rolls/

Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies Recipe

https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/cowboy-cookies-recipe

Honey Butter

1/4 butter, softened
2 Tbsp liquid honey

Whip together until well combined.

Scalloped Potatoes for the Slow Cooker

1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1 cup water
8-10 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
half an onion, chopped
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 can cream of mushroom soup (cream of celery or chicken can also work)
1 tsp paprika

1. Dissolve cream of tartar in water. Add potatoes and toss together. Drain.
2. Place half of potatoes in slow cooker. Sprinkle with onions, salt, pepper and half of cheese.
3. Repeat with remaining potatoes and cheese.
4. Spoon soup over the top. Sprinkle with paprika.
5. Cover. Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4 hours.

Variation: For thicker scalloped potatoes, sprinkle each layer of potatoes with 2 Tbsp flour.

Dorothy Lynch Salad Dressing (From I.B.)

Blend all together in blender and store in fridge:
1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 can tomato soup
1/2 cup vinegar
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp celery seed
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Tastes great on taco salad - a mixture of:
- cooked ground beef
- drained kidney beans
- lettuce
- cucumber
- onion, red or green, chopped
- tortilla chips, broken in to pieces
- cheese, grated

S's Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

3 ripe bananas
3/4 cup sugar (I use less than 1/2 cup)
100 mL melted butter or canola oil
1 egg
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1-1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup chocolate chips

Mash bananas. Add sugar, mixing to combine. Melt butter and set aside to cool. Lightly beat together butter, egg and milk. Add to banana mixture. Sift baking soda, baking powder, salt and flour in to the banana mixture. Mix lightly with a fork until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon into well greased muffin tins. Bake at 190 deg C (375 deg F) for 15-20 minutes or until done. Makes 12 muffins. 

Cranberry Nut Bread

https://www.oceanspray.com/en/Recipes/By-Course/Breads-and-Muffins/Quick-Cranberry-Nut-Bread

The Best Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte

https://www.inspiredtaste.net/8419/pumpkin-spice-latte-at-home-recipe/

Pumpkin Scones

https://damndelicious.net/2013/12/04/starbucks-pumpkin-scones-copycat-recipe/

Pumpkin Pie Waffles

https://www.lifessimpleingredient.com/pumpkin-pie-waffles/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=LSI-2020-03&fbclid=IwAR120iW033ApK_NVYloWJLG7vGPNZw-mhrejYaUZlLpLOqi5Wn4FFqvXOws

Pumpkin Bread

https://joythebaker.com/2014/10/pumpkin-bread-walnuts/