Sharon’s Microwave Caramels

1/2 C. white butter 1/2 C. white corn syrup 1/2 C. white sugar 1/2 C. brown sugar 1/2 C. sweetened condensed milk 1/2 C. pecans, chopped (optional) 1. Using microwave-safe dish or large measure, melt butter. 2. Add...

Steak Chipotle

1 smoked chipotle chile, sliced 1 tomato, finely diced 1/4 onion, finely diced 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 Tbl. fresh cilantro, chopped pinch of salt pinch of cumin 2 5-ounces flank steaks, pounded out salt and pepper to...

Gingerbread

cooking spray 2 Tbl. Land O Lakes Butter, or other light butter or margarine 1/3 cup (packed) dark brown sugar 1 large egg or 2 egg whites 1 Tbl. brandy or 1 tsp. imitation brandy flavoring – optional 1/4 cup plus...

Red Cabbage Christmas Salad

1 small head red cabbage 1 cup (about 4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 6 slices bacon 1 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup vinegar (balsamic gives a nice flavor) 1 teaspoon sugar salt and pepper to...

Holiday Cream Cheese Pound Cake

CAKE 1 1/2 packages (12 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 3 cups sugar 6 eggs 3 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped glazed mixed fruit (cherries, pineapple...

Manicotti

BATTER FOR CREPES (THE PASTA) 1 cup cold water 1 cup cold milk 4 large eggs 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups flour 4 T. melted butter In blender or with a whisk, blend ingredients uiitil smooth and there are no lumps. Cover;...