Apple Crisp

Ingredients

4 medium tart cooking apples, sliced (4 cups)

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats

1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Cream or Ice cream, if desired

Chicken and noodles

• 1 can of chicken broth
• 1 can of cream of chicken 
• 1/2 stick of butter
• 1 package of noodles
• 4 chicken breast

Hot Dogs With Whipped Black-Eyed Pea Spread, Relish and Mustard

Ingredients

• 2 cups plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 bunch rosemary, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, sliced
• 3 cups black-eyed peas, cooked
• 2 tablespoons roasted garlic cloves
• Dijon mustard to taste
• 12 hot dogs
• 12 hot dog rolls
• 2 cups bright green pickle relish

Best Blue Ribbon Basil Jelly

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
• 1 package Mrs. Wages Fruit Pectin Home Jell
• 3 drops green food coloring, optional
• 5 cups sugar

Preparation

1. In large saucepan, bring water and basil to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain and discard basil. Return 3 2/3 cups liquid to pan. Stir in pectin and food coloring, if desired. Return to rolling boil over high heat. Stir in sugar. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
2. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam that forms on top of jam. Ladle mixture into hot, clean jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Remove air bubble. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Twist lid bands so not loose but not too tight. Process for 15 minutes in boiling water bath canner.

Serves

6 half pints

Source

Mrs. Wages

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Sweet Potato Casserole with Bacon Streusel, Marshmallows & Caramel Cracker Jack® Topping

Ingredients

• Potatoes:
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 6 large sweet potatoes or one 40-ounce can of canned drained sweet potatoes, plus one 29-ounce can)
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
  
  
• Streusel:
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons butter, cold, cubed
• 4 strips bacon, cooked, crumbled
• 2 cups Cracker Jack Original Caramel Coated Popcorn and Peanuts snacks

Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Peppers

Ingredients

• 16 pickled jalapeño peppers, rinsed and drained
• 2 4-ounce logs fresh goat cheese
• 1 cup grated Jarlsberg cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Manchego cheese*
• 1/4 cup diced green onion (scallions)
• Dash of hot sauce
• Cilantro leaves
• Optional garnish: pickled mini hot red pepper

Easy Mini Cheescakes

Ingredients

These luscious cheesecakes flavored with vanilla and almond extract are sized just right. Garnish with fresh fruit, lemon curd or melted chocolate swirls.

• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Almond Extract
• 12 vanilla wafers