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They say once you come to Florida and get sand in your shoes, you'll be back again and again. Try this
Gardener's Pie
recipe and once it hits your tummy, you be going back
again and again for that too!
2 Packages of instant vanilla pudding (made with 3 cups milk)
20 Ounce Package of Oreo cookies (crumbled)
12 Ounce Container of Cool Whip (or your favorite whipped topping)
8 Ounce Package Cream Cheese (whip until fluffy)
Prepare pudding and fold in cream cheese. Fold in cream cheese. Divide Oreo crumbs into fourths. Layer 1/4 in bottom of large clean flower pot. Next layer 1/3 of pie filling. Continue layering oreos and pie filling until done. Serve with clean garden trowel.
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Sizzlin' Summer Salad for that Big Holiday Picnic Crowd
(Makes 20 one cup servings)
1 Gallon Water (with 1 Tbsp oil added in) 2 Cups Corn (whole kernel) Drained
1 lb Small Shell Pasta 1 Small Pkg. Asparagus (frozen) Cooked
1 Cup Green Pepper, Chopped 2 lb. Steamed Peeled Shrimp
1 Green Onion, Sliced 1 Small Avocado, Cut in Small Pieces
1 Cup Red Bell Pepper, Chopped
2 Cups Black Beans (canned), Rinsed and Well Drained
Bring water to rapid boil. Slowly add pasta - stir to separate. Boil, uncovered, 18 minutes - stir occasionally. Add vegetables to pasta.
Dressing
4 Tbsp Sugar 8 oz Florida Lime Juice
1/2 tsp Salt 4 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Cilantro, chopped (fresh) Red Pepper Sauce (optional)
loosely packed
Combine dressing ingredients and then combine dressing with pasta mixture.
Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
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Cedar Key's Heart of Palm Salad
Individual salads are made on a bed of lettuce. chunks of pineapple, sliced canned peaches, pitted sugared chopped dates, pieces of fresh palm hearts and shredded coconut. Add diced pecans if desired.
Place a scoop of dressing (ingredients below) atop each salad.
1/2 gallon ice milk
1 tsp Peanut Butter
1 tsp Mayonnaise
A bit of pineapple juice for thinning
A few drops green food coloring
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Cool & Fruity Lemonade Slush for those Sizzlin' Summer Days!
"Country Time" Lemonade Flavor Drink Mix
1 Cup Water
2 Cups Ice Cubes, Divided
1/2 Cup resh Strawberries
1/2 Cup Frozen Sliced Peaches
Measure drink mix into cap to 1-quart line. Mix water, drink mix, and 1 cup ice cubes in blender at high speed until smooth. Add remaining ice cubes and fruit, then blend using on/off action until smooth. Serve immediately. Store left-over slush in freezer.
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Mama Barron's Chewy Cake
1 Stick Oleo 2 Cups Self-rising Flour
1 (16 oz) Box Brown Sugar 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
3 eggs, beat lightly 1 Cup chopped nuts
Cream oleo and sugar. Add eggs, flour, vanilla and nuts. Blend well. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 pan. Bake 45 minutes at 325 degrees.
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Swingin' Wings!
12 Chicken Wings 1 Tablespoon Wyler's Chicken Flavored
Flour Instant Bouillon Cubes
Salt and Pepper 1 Cup Apricot Preserves
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon Instant Minced Onions
1 - 8 oz Bottle Russian Salad Dressing
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cut wings at joint and remove wing tips. In plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time. Shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil. In medium saucepan, combine remaining ingregients. Cook and stir over medium heat until well blended. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Arrange chicken in aluminum foil lined baking dish. Spoon sauce evenly over chicken. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
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Carry-in Spaghetti Casserole
(Excellent contribution to your church luncheon)
2 lbs Sausage 28 oz Can Tomatoes or Tomato Puree
2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 lb Spaghetti
1 Small Onion, Chopped Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 Green Pepper, Diced Parmesan Cheese
Garlic Salt and Pepper
8 oz Fresh Mushrooms, Chopped Italian seasoning
Brown sausage in olive oil. Add onion, garlic, mushrooms, diced green pepper, and tomatoes or tomato puree. Add Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer on low heat one hour. Cook spaghetti. Layer spaghetti, Mozzarella cheese and sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
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Orange Smoothie
6 oz Frozen Orange Juice 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Milk 10 Ice Cubes
1 Cup Water Fresh Florida Orange Slices
Place juice, milk, water, sugar, vanilla extract and ice cubes in a blender. Puree until smooth. Pour into 4 tall glasses. Garnish with fresh orange slices.
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Fresh from the Can Corn Casserole
1 Can Creamed Corn (1 lb) Salt to taste
1 Can Whole Kernel Corn (1 lb, drained) 2 Slices Processed American Cheese
1 Cup Yellow Hominy (drained) 2 Slices Uncooked Bacon
1 Egg (beaten) Dash of Paprika
Mix all three of the corns together. Stir in egg and salt. Place mixture in a deep, 2 quart casserole. Cut cheese and bacon into 1 inch squares. Sprinkle cheese and bacon over top of casserole. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes in a moderately hot over, around 375 degrees.
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Scrum-di-li-i-cious Corned Beef Casserole
8 Ounces Medium Noodles 1/2 Cup Chopped Onion
1 Can Corned Beef, cut in cubes Small Box Velveeta Cheese - (Save
1 Cup Milk some for topping)
1 Can Cream of Chicken or Mushroom Soup
Mix all ingredients together and put in casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes and enjoy!
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