Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

My dad liked it, and it's the only reason I give it two stars instead of one. It turned out to be pretty expensive and created a huge mess. Ingredients     2 kiwis, peeled and diced     2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced     8 ounces raspberries     1 pound strawberries     2 tablespoons white sugar     1 tablespoon brown sugar    ...

Amish White Bread

I got this recipe from a friend. It is very easy, and doesn't take long to make. Ingredients     2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)     2/3 cup white sugar     1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast     1 1/2 teaspoons salt     1/4 cup vegetable oil     6 cups bread flour Directions In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water, and then stir...

Guacamole

You can make this avocado salad smooth or chunky depending on your tastes. Ingredients     3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed     1 lime, juiced     1 teaspoon salt     1/2 cup diced onion     3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro     2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced     1 teaspoon minced garlic     1 pinch ground cayenne pepper...

Grandmother's Buttermilk Cornbread

This is my grandmother's cornbread recipe and it's the best - sweet and moist! Ingredients     1/2 cup butter     2/3 cup white sugar     2 eggs     1 cup buttermilk     1/2 teaspoon baking soda     1 cup cornmeal     1 cup all-purpose flour     1/2 teaspoon salt Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C)....

Taco Seasoning I

This is excellent. It definitely tastes like the packet I usually used (will use this from now on). Ingredients     1 tablespoon chili powder     1/4 teaspoon garlic powder     1/4 teaspoon onion powder     1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes     1/4 teaspoon dried oregano     1/2 teaspoon paprika     1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin    ...

Apple Pie by Grandma Ople

This was my grandmother's apple pie recipe. I have never seen another one quite like it. It will always be my favorite and has won me several first place prizes in local competitions. I hope it becomes one of your favorites as well Ingredients Original recipe makes 1 - 9 inch pie Change Servings     1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie     1/2 cup unsalted butter     3 tablespoons...

Mom's Zucchini Bread

 This is the best base for a zucchini bread I've ever had. Original recipe makes 2 loaves Ingredients     3 cups all-purpose flour     1 teaspoon salt     1 teaspoon baking soda     1 teaspoon baking powder     3 teaspoons ground cinnamon     3 eggs     1 cup vegetable oil     2 1/4 cups white sugar    ...

Too Much Chocolate Cake

This cake won me First Prize at the county fair last year. It is very chocolaty. Original recipe makes 1 12 cup Bundt cake Ingredients     1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix     1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix     1 cup sour cream     1 cup vegetable oil     4 eggs     1/2 cup warm water     2 cups semisweet...

Fluffy Pancakes

Tall and fluffy. These pancakes are just right. Topped with strawberries and whipped cream, they are impossible to resist. Original recipe makes 8 pancakes Change Servings Ingredients     3/4 cup milk     2 tablespoons white vinegar     1 cup all-purpose flour     2 tablespoons white sugar     1 teaspoon baking powder     1/2 teaspoon baking soda    ...

Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread

I made were to add a teaspoon of vanilla, and to use two 9X5 loaf pans. Baked them at 65 minutes and used the toothpick test. The first loaf was gone in less than a day Ingredients Original recipe makes 3 - 7x3 inch loaf pans Change Servings     1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree     4 eggs     1 cup vegetable oil     2/3 cup water     3 cups white sugar    ...

Clone of a Cinnabon

 You have got to try these. The first time I made them, I thought of how much money I could save by making my own! Original recipe makes 12 rolls Change Servings Ingredients     1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)     2 eggs, room temperature     1/3 cup margarine, melted     4 1/2 cups bread flour     1 teaspoon salt     1/2 cup white...

Chicken Pot Pie

A delicious chicken pie made from scratch with carrots, peas and celery Ingredients Original recipe makes 1 - 9 inch pie Change Servings     1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed     1 cup sliced carrots     1 cup frozen green peas     1/2 cup sliced celery     1/3 cup butter     1/3 cup chopped onion     1/3 cup all-purpose...

Delicious Ham and Potato Soup

This is a delicious recipe for ham and potato soup that a friend gave to me. It is very easy and the great thing about it is that you can add additional ingredients, more ham, potatoes, etc and it still turns out great. Ingredients Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings     3 1/2 cups peeled and diced potatoes     1/3 cup diced celery     1/3 cup finely chopped onion    ...

Best Lasagna Recipe

I made this recipe using some tips and tricks and from my experience having worked in an italian restaurant. This recipe does not have to be as time intensive as is recommended in the instructions. Ingredients Original recipe makes 12 servings     1 pound sweet Italian sausage     3/4 pound lean ground beef     1/2 cup minced onion     2 cloves garlic, crushed    ...

Banana Crumb Muffins

The crumb topping is what makes these banana muffins stand apart from the ordinary IngredientsOriginal recipe makes 10 muffins Change Servings     1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour     1 teaspoon baking soda     1 teaspoon baking powder     1/2 teaspoon salt     3 bananas, mashed     3/4 cup white sugar     1 egg, lightly beaten    ...