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Easy Mixed Berry Cobbler

Ingredients Filling: 6 cups Mixed Berries, fresh or frozen 3/4 c. granulated sugar 2 T. cornstarch 1 T. fresh lemon juice pinch of salt Topping: 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour 1 T. baking powder 1/4 c. sugar 1/2 t. salt 6 t. unsalted butter, very cold and cubed 3/4 c. milk + 1 t. for brushing on top Instructions:  Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish  Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, gently toss the mixed berries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt until evenly coated.  Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.   Prepare the tipping: in a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.  Cut in the very cold, cubed butter, using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixure resembles coarse crumbs.  Be sure the butter stays cold.  Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk.  Stir just ...

Cheesy Chili Dip

Ingredients: 1 8-oz pkg cream cheese 1 10.5-oz can of chili 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 T. chopped cilantro Instructions:  Place an unwrapped block of cream cheese on a microwaveable plate.  Top with chilu and cheese  Microwave on high for 45 seconds.  Sprinkle with cilantro.  Serve with assorted crackers.

Winter Caprese Salad

 Ingredients: • 2 tbsp prepared pesto • 1 tsp red wine vinegar • 2 oranges • 8 oz cooked & peeled beets, cut into 1/4” slices • 2 oz crumbled goat cheese • Salt & pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Whisk together pesto & vinegar and set aside. 2. Using a knife, cut the top and bottom off each orange. Place cut-side down on the cutting board. Carefully peel and remove the outer membrane from each orange.  3. Cut remaining fruit into 1⁄4” rounds. 4. On a serving platter, layer the orange and beets, and top with cheese.  5. Drizzle salad with pesto mixture and season with salt and pepper.

Beet Salad

 Ingredients: • 4-5 small beets  • 1 large orange Instructions: 1. Line a cookie sheet with foil. Make a foil envelope for beets. Cut off the tops and tails of beets. 2. Bake for 1 hour at 400 degrees. Leave in the envelope for an hour or so. Put on disposable gloves before handling, since they can stain your hands. (They are a natural dye.) Rub off the skin, then chop into pieces of about 1⁄4” or so. 3. Dice any type of peeled citrus, like oranges, tangerines, or cuties. Mix with the beets and chill.  Lasts a week or more refrigerated. Makes 4 servings. Note: For larger servings, use 8 medium/large beets and 3 large tangelos or equivalent.

Chocolate Philly Fudge

Ingredients: • 4 cups sifted powdered sugar • 1-8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened • 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted • 1⁄2 c chopped walnuts or pecans • 1 tsp vanilla • Dash of salt 1. Add sugar to the cream cheese gradually.  The cream cheese should be soft and at room temperature. Mix the warm chocolate into the cream cheese and sugar mixture until thoroughly combined. Stir in nuts, vanilla, and salt. 2. Spread into an 8” square greased pan and chill for at least 3 hours or more before cutting into bite-size pieces. The recipe should produce about 1.75 lbs of fudge.

Honey Bun Cake

  Ingredients: 1 box yellow cake mix  • 4 large eggs • 8 oz sour cream  • ¾ c vegetable oil  • ½ c water • 1 c brown sugar  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon Glaze:  2 c powdered sugar  • ¼ c milk  • 1 tsp vanilla Instructions: 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 pan.  2. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, and water until smooth.  3. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour ½ of the cake batter into the pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the batter. Spread remaining batter on top and swirl with a knife.  4. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until cake is golden brown.  5. While the cake is baking, make the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and runny.  6. Spread glaze over hot cake. Allow the cake to cool before slicing.

Zucchini Pie

 Ingredients: • 2 tbsp butter or margarine  • 4 cups sliced zucchini  • 1 c chopped onion  • 2 tbsp dried parsley  • ½ tsp salt • ½ tsp pepper  • ¼ tsp garlic powder  • ¼ tsp basil  • ¼ tsp oregano  • 2 eggs, well beaten  • 2 c (8 oz) mozzarella or Jack cheese  • 1 8 oz can Pillsbury Original Crescent Rolls, 8 count  • 2 tsp yellow mustard Instructions:  1. Cook and stir zucchini and onion in butter for 6-8 minutes over med-high heat until tender. Stir in parsley and spices.  2. Combine beaten eggs and cheese in a large bowl. Stir in the zucchini mixture.  3. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Place in an ungreased 10” glass pie pan, 2 qt baking dish, or 11” quiche pan to form a crust. Firmly press perforations to seal. Spread crust with mustard. Pour the zucchini mixture into the crust.  4. Bake 18-22 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. If necessary, cover the crust with strips of foi...