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ISO Recipe from Gooseberry Patch's Celebrate The Seasons
Posted by: carolinacooker Posted on: 1/10/2006 11:53:20 AM
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I have the “Magic of Christmas” Gooseberry Patch book and found "Christmas Jam" but not Holiday or Hot Peach Jam. Here is the Christmas Jam recipe:

Christmas Jam
Source: Magic of Christmas, Gooseberry Patch

3 cups cranberries
1 orange, peeled and seeded
10 ounces frozen, sliced strawberries, slightly thawed
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
4 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 pouch liquid fruit pectin

Combine cranberries and orange quarters in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add strawberries, cloves, and cinnamon; process until mixture is finely chopped. Stir together fruit mixture, sugar, and water in a large saucepan until well blended. Stirring constantly over low heat, cook for 2 minutes. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a rolling boil; stir in liquid pectin. Stirring constantly bring to a rolling boil again and boil for one minute. Remove from heat; skim off foam. Immediately, pour into 6 hot sterilized half-pint jars. Adjust caps and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. Makes 6 half-pints.

Posted by: Karolin Posted on: 8/25/2003 9:52:03 PM
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Hushpuppies
Enjoy this recipe from From Grandma's Kitchen.

1 c. cornmeal
1 c. self-rising flour
1 t. salt
1 t. pepper
1 t. baking powder
1 egg 14-3/4 oz. can creamed corn
1 t. sugar
1 onion, chopped
garlic salt to taste
oil for deep frying

Combine all ingredients except oil in a large mixing bowl. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into 365-degree oil; cook hushpuppies, 5 to 6 at a time, until golden. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and roll on paper towels to briefly drain. Makes about one dozen.

Posted by: Karolin Posted on: 8/25/2003 9:52:26 PM
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Easy Butterscotch Bars
Enjoy this recipe from Meals in Minutes.

12-oz. pkg. butterscotch
chips, melted
1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1-1/2 t. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour

Combine butterscotch chips and butter together; mix well. Add next 4 ingredients; gradually blend in flour. Pour into a lightly buttered 13"x9" baking pan; bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Cool and cut into squares. Makes 24 servings.

Posted by: Karolin Posted on: 8/25/2003 9:52:56 PM
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Lemon Pastries
Enjoy this recipe from Meals in Minutes.

8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar 1 T. lemon juice
2 8-oz. tubes refrigerated
crescent rolls

Blend cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice together; set aside. Unroll crescent rolls and divide along perforations into triangles; spread with cream cheese mixture. Fold crescent roll-style; bake on ungreased baking sheets at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool; spoon glaze over the tops before serving. Makes 16.

Glaze:

1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 t. vanilla extract 1 to 2 T. milk

Whisk ingredients together until smooth and creamy.

Posted by: Karolin Posted on: 8/25/2003 9:53:22 PM
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Creamy Chicken Enchiladas
Enjoy this recipe from Gooseberry Classics Chicken.

2 c. chicken, cooked and shredded
1 c. green peppers, diced
16-oz. jar picante sauce, divided
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese
10 flour tortillas

Posted by: Karolin Posted on: 8/25/2003 9:53:43 PM
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Cheese-Filled Ravioli
Enjoy this recipe from Family Favorites.

1 lb. ricotta cheese
6 eggs, divided
fresh parsley, minced
1/2 to 3/4 c. grated Romano cheese salt and pepper to taste
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 T. water

Mix ricotta, one egg, parsley, Romano, salt and pepper; set aside. Prepare dough by placing flour in a large bowl; make a well in the center. Fill well with remaining eggs; blend mixture with a fork. When eggs are thoroughly mixed, add water as needed to make a dough. Divide dough into 2 balls. Roll out onto a floured surface and cut into squares with a knife or pizza cutter. Fill each with one tablespoon cheese mixture; fold over and press ends together with a floured fork. Cook in boiling water for 15 minutes; drain. Serve with warm marinara sauce and freshly grated cheese. Serves 6.

Posted by: Karolin Posted on: 8/25/2003 9:54:01 PM
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Blue Cheese Potato Salad
Enjoy this recipe from Celebrate Summer.

8 c. potatoes, boiled,
peeled and cubed
1/2 c. green onions, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
2 T. fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 c. slivered almonds, toasted 1/2 t. celery seed
2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese
2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. white wine vinegar

Combine potatoes, onions, celery, parsley, almonds, celery seed, salt and pepper in a large serving bowl; set aside. Mix together blue cheese, sour cream and vinegar in a small mixing bowl. Pour over potatoes, tossing to coat. Chill overnight. Serves 8 to 10.

Posted by: Karolin Posted on: 8/25/2003 9:54:19 PM
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Spinach Salad with Cilantro Dressing
Enjoy this recipe from Backyard Gatherings.

10 c. spinach leaves
3 oranges, peeled and sliced
1 sweet onion, cut into rings
1/3 c. orange juice 1/3 c. cider vinegar
1/3 c. oil
1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
2 T. sugar

In a large bowl, toss spinach, orange slices and onion rings together; set aside. Combine remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake to combine. Pour over spinach mixture; toss lightly before serving. Serves 6.

Posted by: Karolin Posted on: 8/25/2003 9:54:37 PM
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Five-Star Banana French Toast
Enjoy this recipe from Country Friends® Kids in the Kitchen.

2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
3/4 t. cinnamon 1/4 t. vanilla extract
1 banana, sliced
6 slices bread

Place all ingredients, except bread, in a blender; mix well. Pour batter into a shallow dish. Dip each bread slice into batter for several seconds, coating both sides. Place bread in a non-stick skillet and cook over medium heat until golden on both sides. Serves 3 to 4.

Posted by: Karolin Posted on: 8/25/2003 9:54:58 PM
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Fruit Smoothie
Enjoy this recipe from Good for You.

2 to 3 T. yogurt
1/2 c. orange juice
4 to 6 ice cubes 1 c. fresh or frozen strawberries
or fruit of your choice
1 banana, sliced

Blend ingredients in an electric blender. Makes one serving.

Posted by: Karolin Posted on: 8/25/2003 9:55:19 PM
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Taco Soup
Enjoy this recipe from Recipes for Comfort.

1-1/2 lbs. ground beef, browned
1 onion, chopped
1-oz. pkg. taco seasoning mix
1-oz. pkg. ranch salad
dressing mix
16-oz. pkg. frozen corn
15-oz. can kidney beans 15-oz. can tomato sauce
15-oz. can tomatoes
with chiles
Garnish: corn chips,
shredded Cheddar cheese
and sour cream

Combine all ingredients in a stock pot; simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, adding water to thin if necessary. To serve, top with corn chips, cheese and sour cream. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Posted by: Karolin Posted on: 8/25/2003 9:55:39 PM
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Blueberry Bread
Enjoy this recipe from A Pinch of This, A Dash of That.

1 c. sugar
3 c. plus 2 t. all-purpose
flour, divided
1 t. salt
4 t. baking powder 1 egg, beaten
1 c. milk
2 T. butter, melted
1-1/2 T. lemon juice
1 c. blueberries

Sift together sugar, 3 cups flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl. Stir in egg, milk and butter; add lemon juice. Toss blueberries with remaining flour; fold into mixture. Spread batter in a greased 9"x5" loaf pan; bake at 350 degrees for one hour. Serves 6 to 8.

Posted by: Karolin Posted on: 8/25/2003 9:55:58 PM
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Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwiches
Enjoy this recipe from Gooseberry Classics Sandwiches.

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1-1/2 T. mustard
1-1/2 T. poppy seed
12 sandwich buns
12 slices cooked ham
12 slices Swiss cheese

Blend butter, onion, mustard and poppy seed together; spread thickly on both halves of each sandwich bun. Layer a slice of ham and cheese on each bottom bun; replace top bun. Wrap each sandwich in aluminum foil; bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Makes 12.

Posted by: Karolin Posted on: 8/25/2003 9:56:17 PM
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Sweet Red Pepper Dip
Enjoy this recipe from Farmhouse Christmas.

2 red peppers
1 c. sour cream
2 3-oz. pkgs. cream cheese 1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. paprika
1/8 t. cayenne pepper

Cut peppers in half lengthwise, remove stem and seed. Place peppers, cut-side down, in an ungreased 8"x8" baking pan. Cover and microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Quickly submerge peppers in cold water and remove skins. Combine peppers and remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Refrigerate for 12 hours before serving. Makes 2 cups.

Posted by: Karolin Posted on: 8/25/2003 9:56:33 PM
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North Carolina-Style Barbecue
Enjoy this recipe from From Grandma's Kitchen.

4 to 5-lb. pork roast, trimmed
1 onion, chopped
1-1/2 c. water
1 c. vinegar
1/2 c. catsup
1/2 c. Worcestershire sauce 3 T. brown sugar, packed
2 T. dry mustard
1 t. salt
1/4 t. red pepper flakes
1/4 t. pepper

Place roast in a large roasting pan; set aside. Mix remaining ingredients together; pour over roast. Bake at 325 degrees for 5 to 6 hours. Remove roast from sauce; place sauce in refrigerator, removing fat when formed. Remove meat from bone and shred. Return to sauce in pan; bake an additional 15 minutes at 325 degrees or until heated through. Serves 8.