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Rockin Salsa 1 red onion, chopped Tomatoes, peeled and chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped 1/2 small jalapeno, diced small 2 to3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste 1/2 cup white vinegar 2 tablespoons garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4
cup white sugar Combine red onion, tomatoes, peppers, tomato paste, white vinegar, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large pot. Bring to boil and simmer until thick, about 3 hours. Put in jars and process.
Sandy Frey
Sandy's
Tomato Juice Fresh ripe tomatoes
Wash and clean stems and any spots. Quarter.
Process a few tomatoes at a time in blender until finely pureed. I process 1 large onion and one hot pepper (jalapeno) also in blender. Adjust onions and pepper to your taste.
Pour into large kettle as you are working.
Pot should be almost full.
Add:
2 Tablespoons kosher salt, adjust to taste 1 Tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup vinegar
Bring to boiling and simmer for about 45 minutes.
Fill quart jars, sealing with lids and rings. Process in water bath according to directions for your pot, usually bring to a boil and boil for ten minutes.
These are great on sandwiches and chopped in ham salad, for example.
1 gallon sliced cucumbers (small thin slices) Water
to cover
8 cups white vinegar 10 cups sugar 1 tablespoon pickling salt 1 tsp. mixed pickling spice 1 tsp. celery seed Green food coloring, if desired
Dissolve lime in water and set aside while slicing cucumbers. Put sliced cucumbers in lime water and weight down with a plate so they don't float. Cover with dish towel. Let stand for 24 hours. Stir the water occasionally to mix lime into water. After 24 hours, take the cucumber slices from the water and rinse three times. Cover slices with cold ice water and let set three hours.
Combine ingredients for the syrup. Put spices in cheesecloth. Bring to a low boil. Drain water from slices and pour the hot syrup over them. Let stand 24 hours or overnight. Put the pickles in kettle and boil for 35 minutes. Put in jars and seal.
Sandy Frey
Pat Rolf's Cucumber Relish «««««
12 large cucumbers, remove seeds and grind 3/4 cup onion, ground 2 green peppers, ground 1/4 cup pickling salt 2-1/2 cup vinegar 4 cups sugar 1 Tablespoon celery seed 2 Tablespoons mustard seed 1 teaspoon turmeric small jar pimientos, optional
Combine cucumbers, onions and green peppers with salt and let stand overnight. Drain well. Rinse. Combine vinegar, sugar and spices. Bring to a boil and simmer a few minutes. Then add cucumbers mixture. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and add turmeric and pimientos. Seal in hot jars. Makes 6 or 7 pints.
Sandy Frey
Katie's Grape Jelly ««««« 3-1/2 cups Welch's Grape
Juice (or grape juice and water to equal 3-1/2 cups liquid) Katie Frey Gutzmann
Katie's Spicy Cranapple Jelly 3-1/2 cups apple cider Katie Frey Gutzmann 10 cups rhubarb, finely cut Cook rhubarb, water and sugar over low heat until soft. Remove from heat and add Jell-O and pie filling Pour into scalded pint jars and seal with boiled seals. Makes over two pints. You can vary the flavors of Jell-O and pie filling also, but this is the one I use most of the time. Sandy
Frey
Rhubarb Jam 10 cups rhubarb, finely cut Variation: Sandy
Frey
Blueberry Syrup
Mix together: 1 pkg. frozen blueberries (about a quart) 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup water
Bring all ingredients to a boil. Store in fruit jar. Refrigerate. This may also be done with frozen strawberries, raspberries, etc..
Pat
McKenzie
My Favorite Elderberry Jelly ««««« 4-1/2 cups elderberry juice* Sandy Frey 6 ripe
peaches, peeled
and pitted Sandy Frey
Raspberry Elderberry Pancake Syrup «««« This is the same recipe as above with a few minor adjustments...not as much sugar is one. 4-1/2 cups elderberry juice* Elderberry Applesauce Jelly ««««« 2 jars (1-1/2 cup) Elderberry
Pancake Syrup
Rosy Cider Jelly ««««« This is a pretty rose colored jelly...great for gift giving. 3 cups apple cider* Measure sugar in large bowl
and set aside. Apple Jelly ««««« 4-1/2 cups sweetened apple
juice Sandy Frey
Cranberry Horseradish Relish 1 package cranberries Add enough water to make four cups liquid. 1/4 cup horseradish - more if
you prefer Sandy Frey Sandy Frey
Rhubarb Jam «««« 10 cups rhubarb, finely cut Blueberry Rhubarb Jam
Cook 8 c. of rhubarb & 1/2 c. water on medium heat till tender. Add 5 c. sugar - cook until clear, stirring constantly. Then add 1 (16 oz.) can Blueberry Pie Filling and cook 6 to 8 minutes longer. Remove from heat and add 1 (6 oz.) or 2 (3oz.) boxes Raspberry Jell-O. Stir until dissolved. Pour into sterilized freezer containers and freeze. Very
good.
Pumpkin Butter
1 29-ounce can of pumpkin 3/4 cup apple juice 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Combine pumpkin, apple juice, spices and sugar in large saucepan and stir well. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir frequently.
Transfer to sterile containers and chill in refrigerator until serving. This is not recommended for canning as pumpkin is too dense for cold pack to work.
This is quick and easy...and delicious. Great on homemade baking powder biscuits.
Sandy
Frey
Kay Mazour's Peachy Cinnamon Jam
Coat peaches with lemon juice. In large pot, boil peaches, all-spice, cinnamon and cloves. Bring to a rolling boil: add sugar and boil for one minute. Remove from heat: add pectin. Stir well and skim off foam. Pour into hot sterilized jars and hot water bath for 20 minutes.
Kay
Mazour
Peach Canning (Cold Pack)
Per quart
Wash peaches. Scald peaches in boiling water for 1 minute. Cool and peel.
Cut peaches in halves or quarters.
Syrup Preparation: ½ - ¾ c sugar and enough boiling water to dissolve
Pour peaches placed in sterilized jars
Fill jar with sugar water to neck of jar.
Place jars in cold water. Bring to boil. Water bath for 20 minutes once boiling
Freezing
Pears 1
lug ripe pears 6
cups sugar 8
cups water 3
Tablespoons Fruit Fresh Make
a 40% simple syrup by boiling 6 cups sugar to 8 cups water. Add 3
Tablespoons Fruit Fresh, depending on your preference. Prepare
water and lemon juice to keep pears from browning. Wash, peel, core and quarter pears. Cut each quarter in half and
add pears to lemon juice and water. A big roaster works well. Soak
till all pears are cut and ready then add to simple
syrup mixture. Simmer pears until almost translucent, which doesn't
take long. Pour
into freezer containers with plenty of syrup on top. Cool and freeze.
Sandy
Frey Make Your Own Pumpkin Pie Spice
3 Tablespoons Cinnamon 2
teaspoons ground ginger
Mix the spices together and store in a small jar.
Sandy
Frey
Sweet and Sour Sauce
1 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 cup oil 1 heaping Tablespoon dry chicken soup mix couple drops pink food coloring
Heat to boiling.
Thicken with cornstarch and small amount of water.
Sandy
Frey
Badstieber's Homemade Maple Syrup
2 cups brown sugar 1 cup water 1 tbsp Karo syrup 1 tsp Mapleine imitation maple flavoring (found in about any grocery store's flavoring section)
Boil first three ingredients, remove from heat and add Mapleine. Enjoy!
Caree
Frey Cielocha
Maple Nut Instant Oatmeal
Blend in blender till fine: 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
Add: 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, optional
Pulse with blender till mixed.
Pour into small airtight container.
Add: 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal 1/2 cup almond, walnuts or pecans, chopped fine, optional
Stir to mix thoroughly.
Directions for use: Stir mix and measure out 1/4 cup. Pour into microwaveable bowl. Add milk to cover oatmeal and stir. Microwave for 50 seconds. Stir and add milk to your preference.
This recipe takes about three minutes to make. It has a great flavor and cinnamon and oatmeal are good for you.
Try adding raisins also.
Sandy
Frey
I have 'tweaked' the following recipe a little for our tastes, but it is originally from the old Akron Cookbook.
This is a half batch from what the original recipe was. It is easier to work with and still makes a large amount.
I have included all my notes. (Updated 03/21/12)
4 cups oatmeal - can use any type or combination 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup wheat germ 1 cup sweetened coconut (more if desired, but the coconut is where the highest amount of sodium comes from) 1/4 cup sesame seeds (3/4 ounce small jar from the spice section at your grocery store) 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk (Buy a small bag as it lasts forever, unless you are making hot cocoa mix) 1 cup whole or sliced almonds (more if desired - I use more) (You can use pecans or walnuts - whatever you prefer)
1 cup honey 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 Tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup raisins (more if desired) Dried apricots, chopped, if desired
In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, coconut, sesame seeds, dry milk and almonds.
Thoroughly combine honey, oil, water and vanilla and pour all over oat mixture. Stir to coat. Turn into large shallow baking pan. Heat in 300 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes or until lightly browned and toasted. Stir every fifteen minutes.
Add raisins.
Line wax paper on counter top and lightly spray with Pam. Remove granola from oven and cool on waxed paper covered counter top. Stir occasionally while cooling. Crumble into pieces.
Store in tight container. I freeze most of it. This makes a great snack, cereal (with or without milk) or use it on top of yogurt. It is very healthy.
For granola bars, remove from oven and lightly press into bars.
Sandy
Frey
Quick
and Easy Barbecue Sauce 1 pkg. onion soup mix 1/2 to 3/4 cup brown sugar 4 to 5 T. chili powder
Mix all ingredients together. Very delicious on hamburgers, pork chops, steak or chicken. Watch carefully; because of the high sugar content, this tends to burn easily.
Sandy
Frey
1 bottle catsup 1/2 c. water juice of 1 medium lemon 2/3 c. apple cider vinegar 1/2 c. light brown sugar 1/4 to 1/2 c. mild flavored molasses 2 T. mustard 2 to 3 cloves garlic (or 1 t. garlic powder) 1 t. BBQ seasoning (such as Oasis or McCormick brand) 1/2 t. red pepper flakes (or to taste) few dashes Tabasco (opt.) few dashes black pepper Use
the 1/2 c. water to rinse out the catsup bottle. Combine all
ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer for 10 to 15
minutes. Good on chicken or pork. Freezes well.
Mix in pint jar: 1/4 cup dried minced onion 4 tsp. cornstarch 3 tsp. garlic powder 3 tsp. cumin 1 1/2 tsp. oregano 3 tsp. crushed red pepper 2 tsp. beef bouillon (2 cubes) 2 T. salt 4 T. chili powder Store in a tight container. 2 T. = 1 commercial pkg. of Schillings Taco Seasoning
Pat
McKenzie
Eggs Cold water to cover Salt
Put eggs in pan of cold water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat quickly to a vigorous boil. Remove pan from heat and cover. Let set for 20 minutes. Run cold water over eggs to cool.
It is best to not use fresh eggs. I try to use eggs that are over a week old.
This is the 4-H recipe for hard cooked eggs.
Sandy
Frey
1 cup flour 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 cup salt 3/4 cup cold water 1 tablespoon alum food coloring
Stir on low heat until thick and dry enough to handle. Recipe can be doubled or tripled. Keep colors in separate plastic bags. Keeps well. Pull out the cookie cutters and let the kids have fun.
Sandy
Frey
Mix together: 8 cups dry powdered milk (the box says makes 8 quarts milk - use the whole box) 1 22-ounce container of Coffeemate 1 21.8-ounce container Nesquix 3 cups powdered sugar (more or less depending on how sweet you like your hot chocolate)
Hint about mixing: Use the big Tupperware bowl with lid. Make sure the lid is on tight. Have someone shake the bowl for a few minutes.
Add 1/3 cup of hot chocolate mixture to cup. Add hot water to fill. Stir. Add marshmallows if desired. Peppermint, cinnamon or crème de menthe flavor oils are great in the hot chocolate. Add just a drop at a time as they are powerful.
Sandy Frey Beckie’s
Cleaner 1 gallon water 1 tsp dish soap 2 cups rubbing alcohol 1 drop food coloring, optional (I like to add one drop coloring, so I don't get it mixed up with pure rubbing alcohol.)
½ cup ammonia, optional
(Beckie says you can add ½ cup ammonia, but she hadn’t the last time she made it. I have not added any ammonia either.)
I use it all the time and kept the water at ½ gallon. I bought a couple spray bottles to put it in.
For window cleaner, I just put a spray top on a 32 ounce rubbing alcohol bottle. Darren Cielocha told me rubbing alcohol straight makes a great window cleaner. It does…I love it. Do not get RA on your wood surrounding the window.
Beckie Gutzmann
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