Cooking Recipes

Mincemeat II Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 3 pounds pork butt roast <br>- 2 (12 ounce) packages fresh cranberries <br>- 3 cups water <br>- 1 quart chopped apples <br>- 1 large orange <br>- 1 lemon <br>- 2 pounds raisins <br>- 3 (16 ounce) cans pitted sour red pie cherries <br>- 3 (16 ounce) cans gooseberries <br>- 2 cups brandy <br>- 2 cups distilled white vinegar <br>- 4 cups white sugar <br>- 1 tablespoon ground cloves <br>- 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg <br>- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon <br>- 2 tablespoons ground allspice <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place meat in a roasting pan and cook until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove meat when done, but do not turn off oven. <br>step 2: While meat is cooking, place cranberries and water in a medium saucepan and simmer on low heat until cranberries begin to split open. <br>step 3: When meat is done grind it together with chopped apples and set aside. <br>step 4: Grind up orange and lemon, peel and all, and place them in a large ovenproof pan. Add cranberries, raisins, cherries, gooseberries, brandy, vinegar, sugar, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice. Combine thoroughly then stir in meat mixture. <br>step 5: Cover pan with aluminum foil and place in oven. Heat mincemeat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. <br>step 6: Sterilize enough canning jars and lids to fit all mincemeat. <br>step 7: Place a wire rack in the bottom of a large stock pot and fill halfway with water. Bring water to a rolling boil. <br>step 8: Pack mincemeat into sterilized jars, ensuring that there are no spaces or air bubbles. Fill jars all the way to the top and screw on lids. Carefully lower jars into boiling water using a holder. Make sure jars have at least 2 inches of space between them. Pour more boiling water over jars if necessary, so that they are covered by 2 inches of water. Cover pot and process for 30 minutes. <br>step 9: Carefully lift jars out of water using a holder, and place on a wooden or cloth-covered surface, at least 2 inches apart. Allow to cool, then check seal by pressing on jar lid. A properly sealed lid will not move up or down at all. Mincemeat should be aged for 2 or 3 months before using. <br>

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Peanut Buttery Chocolate Pie Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 1 cup peanut butter <br>- 2 cups confectioners' sugar <br>- 1 cup all-purpose flour <br>- ½ cup packed brown sugar <br>- ⅔ cup honey <br>- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract <br>- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips <br>- ½ cup peanut butter chips <br>- 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Combine peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer thoroughly. Combine flour and brown sugar, and fold into the peanut butter mixture. Fold peanut butter chips into the pie filling. <br>step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Spread chocolate evenly over the bottom of the graham cracker crust. Pour the pie filling into the crust, spreading it evenly. Chill and serve. <br>

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Eggnog Pie Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin <br>- ¼ cup cold water <br>- 1 cup milk <br>- ½ cup white sugar <br>- 2 eggs, lightly beaten <br>- ¼ cup rum <br>- 1 cup whipping cream <br>- ¼ pinch white sugar <br>- 1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked <br>- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: In a small bowl, combine gelatin and cold water; set aside to soften. Combine milk and 1/2 cup sugar in a small glass bowl. Microwave for 3 minutes or until milk begins to boil. <br>step 2: In a steady stream, pour hot milk into beaten eggs, whisking constantly. Cook custard in the microwave, whisking after each minute, until it thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in softened gelatin and mix until melted. Stir in rum. <br>step 3: Let filling cool to room temperature. (If you refrigerate it, stir occasionally to prevent gelatin from setting too soon. See Editor's Note.) <br>step 4: In a medium bowl, whip cream until soft peaks form; beat in 1/4 cup sugar. <br>step 5: Set aside 1/2 cup of whipped cream for garnish; keep refrigerated. Fold remaining whipped cream into eggnog mixture. Pour filling into pie crust and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. <br>step 6: Garnish with reserved whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg. <br>

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Oatmeal Coconut Thin Crisps Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 1 cup white sugar <br>- 1 cup rolled oats <br>- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour <br>- ½ cup butter, melted <br>- 1 egg, beaten <br>- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract <br>- ¼ cup flaked coconut <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Cover cookie sheets with foil, and generously grease the foil. These cookies will be very sticky. <br>step 2: In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, rolled oats, and flour. Stir in the egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir in the coconut. The batter should be sticky and thick, but pull away from the sides of the bowl. Drop teaspoon sized amounts of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, three inches apart, and a few inches from the sides of the pan. <br>step 3: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Wait until cookies are completely cooled before removing them from the baking sheet. <br>

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Pam's BBQ Flat Jacks Recipe

Ingredients <br>- 1 pound ground beef <br>- 1/4 cup chopped onion <br>- 1/2 cup barbeque sauce <br>- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™) <br>- 1 (7.5 ounce) package refrigerated biscuit dough <br>- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese <br><p></p>Directions <br>step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Crumble the ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. As soon as it begins to brown a little, add the onion. Cook and stir until beef is evenly browned. Drain off grease, then stir in the barbeque sauce and hot pepper sauce. Set aside. <br>step 2: Peel the biscuits apart in round layers, and use them to line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the ground beef mixture over the biscuits, then top with shredded cheese. <br>step 3: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the biscuits are cooked through, and cheese is melted. <br>

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