Christmas Jam

CHRISTMAS JAM pkg (20 ounces each) frozen whole strawberries or 2 1/2 qts fresh strawberries 1 pound fresh or frozen cranberries 5 pounds sugar=11 1/2 cups 2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin Grind Strawberries and cranberries in a food processor or grinder; place in a large kettle. Add sugar. Bring to a full … Read more

Rabbit Hill Inn Oatmeal-Molasses Bread

Source: Dairy Hollow House Soup and Bread Cookbook, Crescent Dragonwagon Makes 2 loaves This recipe is a very consistent bread recipe ideal for beginners.  It takes 4 ½ hours from start to finish. 2 cups boiling water 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal 1 ½ tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon active dry yeast ½ cup lukewarm spring … Read more

Salad of Tender Greens with Sweet Peppery Blackberry Vinaigrette

Source: Passionate Vegetarian, Crescent Dragonwagon 8-10 cups tender spring mix salad, washed and dried ¼ cup of Sweet-Peppery Blackberry Vinaigrette (recipe follows) 1 cup fresh, whole, unbruised blackberries rinsed and set on paper towel to dry (frozen blackberries that have been thawed with juice reserved may be substituted if fresh are not available) ½ cup … Read more

Tomato Pie

Source: Taste of the Ozarks, www.ky3.com Serves 8 generous “pie slice” sized servings This dish does NOT re-heat well, so please prepare it as close to time as possible. 1 9-inch pie crust (par baked as per directions below) 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded 3 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped and divided 3 tomatoes, red ripe, … Read more

Round Steak Smothered in Brown Gravy, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Onions

Source: Passionate Vegetarian, Crescent Dragonwagon Serves 6 or 4 very hearty portions Note: The roux for this recipe can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 2 days. The roux takes about 45 – 75 minutes to prepare and cannot be hurried. 1 tablespoon butter Cooking spray 2 medium onions, sliced vertically into … Read more

New Potatoes with Three-Cheese Fondue

Source: www.epicurious.com Makes about 80 potato pieces for dipping Three-Cheese Fondue   2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces) 1/2 cup (packed) grated Gruyère cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces) 1/4 teaspoon … Read more

Sausage and Cream Cheese Fillo Cups

Source: Taste of the Ozarks, www.ky3.com Makes 30 mini-fillo cups 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 12 ounces good sausage meat, your choice (please do not use maple-syrup sausage) 4 tablespoons green onions, minced 4 tablespoons parsley, minced 1 dash salt and white pepper, to taste 2 packages frozen fillo cups  1. In a medium … Read more

Creamy Garlic Soup with White Wine and Tiny Garlic Croutons

Source: Dairy Hollow House Soup and Bread, Crescent Dragonwagon Makes about 6 cups. “No substitutions work. Make it just once in your life if you must, but make it right or don’t make it at all.” Crescent Dragonwagon ½ cup (1 stick) butter 4 whole heads of garlic, cloves separated and peeled Tiny Garlic Croutons … Read more