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Basic Quick Bread

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Recipe#3-Basic Quick Bread or Drop Biscuits I again cannot take credit for this recipe. First my bio mom gave me this and it seems to be the same as this recipe I got out of a book called Country Wisdom & Know-How which was lovingly given to us by hubby's parents couple years ago. While you are putting this recipe together keep in mind that TOO MUCH MIXING IS NOT GOOD!!! Less is More!! Machines(mixers, blenders, food processors, etc) do not produce good quick breads....... 1 1/2 c flour 1/2 Tbls baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 C softened butter 1/2 C Sugar or Splenda 1 egg 3/4 C milk In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. In Another Bowl cream butter and sugar. Stir(wire whisk) into creamed mix, the egg and MIX WELL! Stir in milk into this mix and then add this liquid mixture quickly to the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon. Stir just enough to moisten completely. Spoon the mixture into greased loaf pan or drop onto baking pan for bis

Basic Beer Bread

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Recipe #4-Basic Beer Bread ( Country Wisdom & Know-How ) Easiest Bread I have ever made!! This is a no brainer and quick!! Keep in mind this is a yeasty tasting bread and makes great toast! 3 cups of flour if particular self-rising flour 3 Tbls sugar or Splenda 1-12 oz beer ( I used a non-alcoholic beer) 4 Tbls melted butter Combine flour, sugar and beer in a bowl. Scrape it into a well greased loaf pan. Bake 375* for 50 mins and then pour melted butter on top of bread and bake for another 10 mins. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tips* For your breads you can add just about anything to them like cinnamon & raisins, herbs & cheese, Etc. Have fun with them be creative that's when you get the best tasting breads!

Baking Mix From Scratch

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Years ago when my bio mother was still talking to me she gave me some recipes to have as a staple in my pantry. I already shared the Cocoa Mix with ya now it is the Baking Mix same thing as Bisquick just not in a box or processed. 5 cups of flour, 2 tsp salt, 4 TBls baking powder...mix together thoroughly and put into holding container. I like these pickle jars but to each her/his own. You can use this for waffles, pancakes, cakes....I use it for everything except gravy of course.

Coconut Cream Pie

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I  picked out this recipe  here before the cool whip was added This actually was a very simple and easy recipe. Stirring constantly while  on the stove was the  important part of making this pie. I would recommend  making this the night before you want the pie as it has  to cool for 4 hrs  before adding the cool whip on top. You can find the recipe above but for good measure I will  add it to this page 1 C Sweetened flaked coconut 3 C half n half 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 C sugar 1/2 C flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1 (9") pie shell 1 C Cool Whip, thawed Preheat oven 350*.... Spread the coconut on a cookie sheet and bake it  until golden brown, about 5 mins. In medium saucepan  combine half n half,  eggs, flour, sugar, salt and mix well.  Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring  constantly.  Remove the pan from the heat and stir in 3/4 C of coconut  and  the vanilla. Reserve the remaining coconut for topping. Pour the filling into a

Mary's Lasagna

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This lasagna only has 6 noodles in it! The rest is goodies and it stands up really well. What I mean is it is firm when you are done even tho it has little bit of noodles. And it tastes yummmy!! As she sings that at the top of her lungs in Opera style! Recipe:  1-Lb. ground sausage 1-Lb. ground burger 1 large onion, chopped 3 Tbs. minced garlic olive oil Add oil to your cooking pan...heat just a wee bit then add onion. cook for 2-3 mins then add your ground meats and cook thoroughly. Add minced garlic leave on heat for 2-3 mins. Remove from heat. 15 oz. Ricotta Cheese 1-2 eggs 1 quart pasta sauce or marinara sauce  2 Tbs Italian seasoning or Herbal seasoning 2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt mix Ricotta cheese and eggs together until smooth. Add pasta sauce and seasonings to this mix and stir real good..put aside for layering process   1-Lb. Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded 1/2 C. Parmesan Cheese 6-Raw or Uncooked lasagna noodles In the bottom of  your 13x 9 p