Quinoa, lentil, black beans, and rice

•  2 cups chicken broth or broth of choice
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1/2 lentils
• 1tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter(optional)
• salt pepper and other spices to taste.

Grilled T-Bones with Tabasco and Roquefort Cheese Butter

Ingredients

• 4 Omaha Steaks T-bones
• Omaha Steaks All Natural Steak Seasoning, or salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 slices (1 1/2-inch coins) Tabasco and Roquefort Cheese Butter (see recipe below)
• 2 tablespoons minced chives

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