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The Amazing Cucumber

This was sent to me by a friend and I wanted to share.


The Amazing Cucumber [image error] This information was in The New York Times several weeks ago as part of their "Spotlight on the Home" series that highlighted creative and fanciful ways to solve common problems.
1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3...

Whiskey River Pound Cake

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This is another recipe that will be going to Mary Kennedy, Author of Dead Air to make up for our troops.  I feel sure she will use the whiskey in the actual cake but I doubt she will add it to the glaze since it will be sent to the troops.  (remember, the alcohol cooks out of the whiskey that goes into the cake)

3 cups cake flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp.nutmeg
1 cup butter, softened
2 1/2 cups sugar
6 eggs, at room temp.
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Whiskey River whiskey (or whiskey of y...

Granola

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Now and then I post a recipe on this site instead of Martha's Kitchen Korner and Martha's Recipes  because this recipe will be going to Mary Kennedy, Author of Dead Air.  Mary sends goodie packages to a unit in Iraq.  And for the month of April she will be sending 20 lbs. in honor of Carolyn Hart's 20th book Laughed 'Til He Died.  Mary and Carolyn are calling their endeavor Hart to Heart and I for one think it's a wonderful act of love.  So, here is my Granola recipe that you too can enjoy.  ...

Easter Cracker Bars

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At all of my book signings I work up a sample from one of the recipes in my cookbook Stir, Laugh, Repeat.  Normally I make Cracker Bars which can be found on page 73.  After telling everyone how simple they are to make using 4 ingredients and taking about 15 minutes, I tell them how easily they fit into all holidays... Christmas, St. Patty's Day, Halloween, etc.  At my signing yesterday I decorated my Cracker Bars for Easter.  So to show you how easy they are to coincide with each holiday, I'...

Buying and Eating Artichoke

Question – What do I look for when buying an Artichoke?  How do I store an Artichoke?  How do I cook Artichoke?  Answer – It should be firm and heavy for its size with large, tightly closed leaves.  Artichokes can be stored in the refrigerator in a plastic bag for up to 1 week.  To cook, trim the stem,  outer leaves and the prickly tips from the inter leaves.  Cut an inch from the pointed top of the artichoke.  Cook in lightly salted boiling water for about 25 minutes.  Drain stem...

Blackberry Cobbler - Pulled

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This is a 4 ingredient cobbler that is really easy to make and the changes are many.  You can use strawberries, blueberries, peaches, cherries, etc.  or use a blend of peaches and cherries, etc.  If using cherries you might want to use chocolate cookie mix.  Think with your taste buds on this one. 

But... This recipe has been moved to the manuscript file for my next cookbook Thinking With Your Taste Buds - Desserts

Chicken Patties

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I've just posted a great dish for Chicken Patties on Martha's Kitchen Korner.  This is a simple dish that works great with left over chicken or turkey.  The idea came to me when making Salmon Cakes one day.  I simply substituted the chicken for the salmon and added the cheese for binding.  When cooked, they may look a little dark when "browned"  but don't worry, they aren't burned.  That's just that wonderful cheese browning and giving your patties a wonderful taste.  View the recipe by going...

Cinnamon and Honey

I have no idea if Cinnamon and Honey can really do all of this but just in case, I'm increasing my intake.

Snopes says undeterminded.  Other health websites are convinced!
Cinnamon and Honey - be sure to read!Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. It will do what some call turning to sugar. In reality honey is always honey.. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will do what I rather call "crystallizing"...

Banana Nut Cereal Cake - Pulled

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This dish has a story.  I found a recipe that used vanilla wafers in place of flour.  I decided to add bananas to give it an even better taste.  When I opened my box of vanilla wafers I found there were only a few left in the box.  Since the oven was already preheating plus I really didn't want to go to the store for more wafers I decided to try using something else.  That's when I spotted the box of cherrios.  Why not?  It was perfect!  This cake comes out moist and full of flavor.  It is ve...

Pineapple Crisp

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 This recipe is so simple "even a caveman could do it."  I made this one with pineapple and am serving it hot with ice cream.  You can change the fruit to apples and add a little cinnamon or apple pie spice.  Add ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese to flour mix.  Add some nuts.  To view this recipe go to Martha's Kitchen Korner