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Contents
Sweet and Spicy Peanuts
Spiced Hot Cocoa
Green Chili Corn Muffins
Broiled Grapefruit
Quick Pickled Jalapenos
Lemon Lime Cake
Southern Meatloaf
Broccoli Salad
Vidalia Onion Gratin
Baked Fontina with Herbs

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Great finger food for parties!
Keep them on hand for
afternoon snacking or serve at
your next tailgate.

                                 SWEET &
                                    SPICY
                                 PEANUTS
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SWEET AND SPICY PEANUTS
These Sweet and Spicy Peanuts are great finger food for parties! Keep them on hand for
afternoon snacking or serve at your next tailgate.

SERVINGS: 6 PREP TIME: 2 MINUTES COOK TIME: 5 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS                 DIRECTIONS
   2 tablespoons peanut       1. Heat the oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add
   oil                           the honey, peanuts, red pepper flakes, and 5-spice
   2 tablespoons honey           powder.
   ¾ cup cocktail             2. Cook, stirring constantly until peanuts are brown and
   peanuts                       glazed (about 5 minutes). Keep the heat no higher than
   ¼ teaspoon red                medium and watch very carefully as the honey and
   pepper flakes                 nuts will burn easily.
   ½ teaspoon 5-spice         3. Spread the peanuts on a foil-lined baking sheet and
   powder                        sprinkle immediately with salt.
   ½ teaspoon kosher          4. Allow to cool completely; transfer to a paper-towel
   salt                          lined plate and blot with additional paper towel to
                                 remove excess oil.

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Spiced Hot Cocoa

Green Chili Corn Muffins
10 FAVORITE RECIPES - Lana's Cooking
SPICED HOT COCOA
Spiced Hot Cocoa - creamy, rich, and comforting hot chocolate spiced with cinnamon,
nutmeg, and vanilla.

SERVINGS: 4 PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 5 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS                  DIRECTIONS
   ¼ cup cocoa powder         1. Combine the cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt
   ⅓ cup sugar                   in a saucepan. Blend in the hot water. Bring the mixture
   ½ teaspoon cinnamon           to a boil, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
   ½ teaspoon nutmeg          2. Add the milk, stirring to mix and heat thoroughly but do
   ⅛ teaspoon salt               not boil.
   3 ½ cups milk              3. Remove from heat and add the vanilla.
   ½ cup hot water            4. Top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon if
   1 teaspoon vanilla
                                 desired.

GREEN CHILI CORN MUFFINS
Moist corn muffins packed full of sharp cheddar cheese and green chilis. Perfect with
cool weather soups and stews.

SERVINGS: 12 PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS                  DIRECTIONS
   Cooking spray              1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
   1 cup white or yellow      2. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray and place
   cornmeal                      it in the oven while you prepare the batter.
   2 teaspoons baking         3. Add the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl. Stir to
   powder                        combine.
   ½ teaspoon salt            4. Add the wet ingredients into the bowl. Stir until
   ¾ cup self-rising flour       combined. Do not overmix.
   1 cup cream style corn     5. Carefully remove the heated muffin tin from the oven.
   2 eggs                        Pour ¼ cup batter into each muffin cup.
   1 cup sour cream           6. Place the filled muffin tin back in the oven and bake
   ¼ cup canola oil              until golden brown at the edges (approximately 20 to
   1 cup sharp cheddar           25 minutes).
   cheese
   4 ounces canned diced
   green chilies or use
   fresh diced chilies

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BROILED GRAPEFRUIT
Broiled Grapefruit - grapefruit, cherry juice, and brown sugar broiled until the lightly
browned and the grapefruit is warm. Great for breakfast or brunch.

SERVINGS: 2 PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS                      DIRECTIONS
   1 red or white grapefruit     1. Preheat your broiler on its highest setting.
   2 tsp maraschino cherry       2. Cut the grapefruit in half crosswise.
   juice                         3. Drizzle each half with 1 teaspoon of cherry juice.
   2 tbsp brown sugar            4. Sprinkle with one tablespoon of brown sugar.
   1 tsp butter optional
                                 5. Dot with a half teaspoon of butter, if using.
   2 maraschino cherries
                                 6. Place in a shallow pan and cook under the broiler for 8-10
                                    minutes. If you want your grapefruit to be more golden brown,
                                    increase the cooking time.
                                 7. Remove from the oven. Top with a maraschino cherry and
                                    serve.

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QUICK PICKLED JALAPENOS
These quick pickled jalapenos take just a few minutes to make and their tart, spicy flavor
will complement all your favorite southwestern style meals.
SERVINGS: 32 PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS                  DIRECTIONS
   8 large jalapeno            1. Thinly slice the jalapeno peppers using a sharp knife or
   peppers                        mandolin. Discard the stems. Set the slices aside.
   1 cup white vinegar         2. In a medium non-reactive pot, bring the remaining ingredients
   1 cup water                    to a boil.
   2 cloves garlic             3. Stir in the jalapeno slices and remove the pan from the heat.
   peeled and lightly             Allow to cool for approximately 5 minutes or until the peppers
   crushed                        begin to take on an olive green color.
   3 tablespoons sugar         4. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
   1 whole bay leaf            5. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the jalapeno slices to a clean
   1 tablespoon salt              storage jar. Strain the pickling liquid into the jar filling
   1 teaspoon dried               adequately to cover the jalapeno slices.
   Mexican oregano             6. Close the jar and store in the refrigerator.
   1 teaspoon whole            7. Allow about a week for full flavors to develop. Best used
   black peppercorns              within two months.

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LEMON LIME CAKE

          A vintage Lemon Lime Cake made with
          a boxed cake mix combined with jello
          for a quick and easy citrusy dessert.

          SERVINGS: 8
          PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES
          COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES

          INGREDIENTS
             15.25 ounces lemon cake mix
             recommend: Duncan Hines Lemon
             Supreme
             1 cup water
             ⅓ cup oil
             4 eggs
             .3 ounces lime Jello
          Frosting:
             ½ cup butter room temperature
             8 ounces cream cheese room
             temperature
             Zest of 1 lime
             3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
             4 cups confectioner’s sugar sifted

          DIRECTIONS
           1. Preheat the oven according to the baking
              instructions on the cake mix. Grease a 9x13 pan
              and set aside.
           2. Combine cake mix, water, oil, eggs, and jello in
              mixer bowl. Mix according to the cake mix’s
              package instructions.
           3. Pour into prepared pan and bake according to
              the cake mix instructions.
           4. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.
           5. Beat cream cheese and butter until light and
              fluffy. Add zest, juice, and sugar. Mix well.

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SOUTHERN MEATLOAF
My southern meatloaf recipe topped with a tangy brown sugar-ketchup topping is a true family
pleasing dish that's ready for the oven in just 20 minutes!
SERVINGS: 12 PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES COOK TIME: 1 HOUR, 20 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS                         DIRECTIONS
For the meatloaf:                     1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    1 pound ground beef               2. Add the ground beef, ground pork, and ground veal (if using) to a
    1 pound ground pork                  large mixing bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer.
    1 pound ground veal
                                      3. Using either your hands, a sturdy wooden spoon, or the mixer paddle,
    1 cup bread crumbs
                                         combine the ingredients until just mixed. Don't overwork and overmix
    2 teaspoon salt
    1 ½ teaspoons pepper
                                         the ingredients. If using a stand mixer, use the lowest possible speed
    2 tablespoons Worcestershire         and stop when the ingredients are just combined.
    sauce                             4. Divide the mixture in half and shape it into two loaves on a baking pan
    2 eggs beaten                        lined with either aluminum foil or parchment paper.
    1 onion chopped                   5. In a small bowl, stir together the topping ingredients until well mixed.
    1 green bell pepper chopped       6. Pour half of the topping over the loaves and set aside the remainder.
For the topping:                      7. Cook the meatloaves for one hour. Add the remaining topping when
    1 cup ketchup
                                         20 minutes of cooking time remain.
    ¼ cup brown sugar
                                      8. Remove from the oven when the internal temperature reads between
    2 tablespoons yellow mustard
    1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
                                         160 and 165 degrees on a meat thermometer. Remove from the oven
                                        and let stand 15 minutes before serving.
BROCCOLI
SALAD

         This vintage Broccoli Salad recipe is total
    comfort food and the perfect side dish for any
       summer party. You'll combine fresh, lightly
     blanched broccoli with crispy bacon, roasted
       sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries in a
      tangy mayo dressing for an easy recipe that
     your family and friends will ask for again and
                                             again.
BROCCOLI SALAD
SERVINGS: 6 PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 1 MINUTE

INGREDIENTS
  12 ounces broccoli florets (or 2 to 3 whole heads)
  ¾ cup mayonnaise
  3 tablespoons sugar
  2 ½ tablespoons vinegar
  1 teaspoon salt
  ⅓ cup red onion finely diced (about ½ a medium onion)
  ¾ cup dried cranberries
  1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon (about 8 ounces of bacon, or use "Real
  Bacon" pieces)
  1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  ⅓ cup roasted, salted sunflower kernels

DIRECTIONS
 1. (Optional but recommended step) Bring a large saucepan of salted water
    to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 1 minute. Immediately drain
    the broccoli in a colander with ice and run under cold water to stop the
    cooking. Allow the broccoli to drain very well. Spread on paper towels or
    set it in a colander. You want the broccoli as dry as possible.
 2. In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, vinegar, and sugar. Whisk together
    until the sugar has dissolved.
 3. Add the onion, cranberries, sunflower kernels, broccoli, and bacon. Toss
    gently, taking care not to break up the broccoli, until well mixed and
    coated with the dressing.
 4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for flavors to combine.

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VIDALIA ONION GRATIN
This delicious Vidalia Onion Gratin uses sweet as sugar onions and rich Gruyere cheese for a perfect
pairing with pork or chicken.
SERVINGS: 8 PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS                        DIRECTIONS
   Cooking spray                   1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
   2 large Vidalia onions sliced   2. Spray a large, shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
   3 tablespoons                   3. Separate the onions into individual rings and place them in the
   Worcestershire sauce               baking dish.
   2 tablespoons olive oil
                                   4. Drizzle the Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, water, salt, and
   ¼ cup water
                                      pepper over the onions in the baking dish, then toss lightly so
   Salt and pepper to taste
   1 cup croutons purchased           that the onions are nicely coated with the mixture.
   or homemade                     5. Cover the pan with foil and place in the preheated oven. Bake
   ½ cup grated gruyere               until the onions are just tender – about 25 minutes.
   cheese                          6. While the onions are baking, combine the remaining ingredients
   1 tablespoon chopped               in a medium bowl and toss together.
   fresh parsley                   7. When onions are tender, remove the pan from the oven and
   1 tablespoon olive oil             sprinkle the crouton mixture over the top.
   ½ teaspoon salt                 8. Return the uncovered pan to the oven and bake for an additional
   ¼ teaspoon ground black
                                      5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
   pepper
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BAKED FONTINA WITH HERBS
Baked Fontina with Herbs is a simple appetizer for every occasion including game day gatherings
and holiday dinners!

SERVINGS: 12 PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 5 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS                    DIRECTIONS
   8 oz. Fontina cheese          1. Position the top rack about 5” below the heat and preheat the
   cubed                            broiler.
   1 1/2 tblsp. olive oil        2. Scatter the cubed cheese in an 8” skillet or small oven-proof
   1 tsp. minced fresh              baking dish. Drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the chopped
   thyme                            herbs. Top with black pepper.
   1 tsp. minced fresh           3. Place under the preheated broiler until the cheese is melted
   rosemary                         and begins to brown very slightly.
   1/4 tsp. black pepper         4. Serve with toasted baguette.
   1/2 baguette sliced and
   toasted

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