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Bourbon Cherries

31 Thursday Jan 2019

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Ready to let them sit for a bit before using

Anyone that knows me is aware that I like to have a cocktail in the evening. OK, maybe sometimes more than one.

My favorite cocktail is a bourbon Manhattan. I prefer mine “up” and garnished with a cherry. Most cocktail recipes call for a maraschino cherry as the garnish. It works but a booze-infused cherry is sooo much better.

You can buy bourbon cherries, however, they are a bit on the expensive side costing around $20 for a small jar of them. In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make them at a fraction of the cost.

This recipe isn’t original. We found it on WebMD of all places. Go figure. Time to make us some yummy cherries.

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Red Velvet Cheesecake

28 Monday Jan 2019

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I never made a baked cheesecake in all my years of occasionally baking. It just sounds like way too much trouble when I’d look at recipes. However, Colleen changed my mind when she made this cheesecake. Sure, you still have to adjust temps and let things sit for certain time periods but it’s not that hard.

We’ve made this a couple of times and it’s been a hit. So, throw caution to the wind and give this one a go.

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Creamy Seafood Chowder

25 Friday Jan 2019

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January weather is on the colder side here in Delaware. Great time to break out soup type recipes. Here’s one loosely based on a recipe from Spend with Pennies.

In our version, we added more veggies, used crab leg for the fish, and adjusted the seasoning by increasing the Old Bay and adding in some red pepper flake. We also like our chowder on the thinner side so we used half & half instead of heavy cream and used less of it but added more wine. For us, this recipe covers all the bases when it comes to chowder.

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Auntie Connie’s Sausage & Cheese Dip

24 Thursday Jan 2019

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This recipe is from a good friend’s wife, Connie. It’s a simple recipe that goes together quickly. We’ve made it a couple of times and it’s a hit every time! I know that I have to stay away from it, otherwise I’m shoveling the stuff down my throat! Definitely yummy! Make some and let me know what you think about it.

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French Butter Horns

23 Wednesday Jan 2019

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Like the Christmas Nut Thins, French Butter Horns were made every holiday season while growing up in Wisconsin. These cookies are pastry-based, light, and very delicious. This recipe was part of the 1998 inaugural edition of the family recipe collection.

While they’re good, these also require a bit more labor to make them. It’s worth though.

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Jello Ribbon Salad

21 Monday Jan 2019

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Growing up and continuing with my family, this was a staple at our holiday meals. It was difficult determining if this should be considered a side dish or a dessert as it works for both. So, I tagged it for both.

My Mom’s version was 3 layers; jello mixture, sour cream, and topped off with the remaining jello. In my version, I go with 5 layers. Just seems to look more festive to me. Whichever way you do, it’ll still be tasty!

Note: This recipe was first published in the 2007 family recipe collection.

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