Blueberry Grape Smoothie

Blueberry Grape Smoothie

Combine in blender:

1 1/2 c. frozen blueberries

1/3 c. frozen 100% grape juice concentrate

3/4 c. water

Blend till smooth,

serves 2.

Crisp Dilled Beans

Crisp Dilled Beans

This is another heirloom recipe from my Grandma.
These pickles have a very bright, spicy flavor.
I also used my garden vegetables for these too.
Serve them well chilled.

2 lb. fresh green beans
1 t. powdered cayenne pepper
4 cloves fresh garlic
4 large heads of fresh dill
2 c. water
¼ c. salt
2 c. white vinegar

Stem green beans and pack uniformly
into 4 hot sterilized pint mason jars.

To each pint add:
¼ t. cayenne, 1 clove garlic, and I head dill.

Bring water, salt and vinegar to a boil.
Pour over beans.
Seal and process.
DO NOT OVERPROCESS,
You’ll lose that lovely crispness
if you cook these too long.
Make sure that, when you take the hot jars out
Of the water bath, to cover them with a towel,
and keep them out of drafts.
(a quick shot of cold air might cause a jar to crack).

Makes 4 pints.

Heirloom Summer Salsa

Heirloom Summer Salsa

This is a recipe that we have made for years,
It’s an heirloom recipe from my Grandma North
I made dozens of jars of Salsa this past summer
Using the vegetables from my garden

4 c. tomatoes (about 6 large) peeled and chopped
2 c. bell pepper, chopped
1 c. hot pepper, chopped
¾ c. yellow onion, chopped
1 ½ t. salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ c. cider vinegar
1 12-ounce can tomato paste
¼ sugar or honey

Mix all ingredients well in saucepan.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat.
Simmer 20 min.
Pour into hot sterilized jars,
Leave ¼ in. head space in jars.
Process 30 min. in hot water bath.
Make sure that, when you take the hot jars out
Of the water bath, to cover them with a towel,
and keep them out of drafts
(a quick shot of cold air might cause a jar to crack).

Salsa Eggs

Salsa Eggs

I fixed this for a late lunch yesterday.
I used my summer salsa and farmers eggs. This is a good recipe to use really good quality ingredients, I can definately taste the difference.

Heat ½ c. salsa in sauté pan,
Crack three eggs over the hot salsa,
Place lid over the pan,
Cook on medium heat until eggs are set.
Season with salt and pepper to taste

The Fowl

Here it is: my first time working with a whole and very large turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner.

All in all it turned out very well.

Dad did the carving. Which is good, because I don't know how. :)

Orange Fizz

Orange fizz

Combine in pitcher:
1 c. 100% orange juice concentrate
1 liter club soda

Green Bean Salad

Green Bean Salad

Blanche 16 oz green beans with
One thinly sliced yellow onion
And 1 t. salt

Toss with:
3 T. mustard
1 T. lemon juice
Season with additional Salt and pepper

Chili Mashed Potatoes

Chili Mashed Potatoes

(Served with turkey gravy, of course)

Peel and coarsely chop 5 russet potatoes

Place in saucepan, cover with water and
1 T. salt, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, and simmer (keep at a low boil)
15 min. or till potatoes are fork tender.
Drain. With the burner off, return potatoes
to the pan and set on stove.

Mash, Add:
½ c. turkey or chicken broth
1-2 T. whole milk
1 t. chili powder
salt+pepper to taste

Peppermint Mocha Cafe Au Lait

Peppermint Mocha Café Au Lait

Brew 2 c. very strong coffee
(espresso or French roast is good for this)

Heat in Saucepan:
2 c. whole milk
3 T. sugar
2 T. cocoa powder
1 t. mint extract
dash salt
Bring to a simmer

Divide coffee evenly between 2 cups,
And follow with the milk/cocoa mixture,
dividing evenly between the two cups.
Serves 2.

Cranberry Orange Sauce

Cranberry Orange Sauce

Combine in Saucepan:
12 oz. fresh cranberries
2/3 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
¼ t. salt
¾ c. honey
¼ c. orange 100% juice concentrate

Bring to a boil, stirring often.
Reduce heat; simmer till most of the berries split
And sauce thickens.