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Submitted by Gretchen Karslake   This simple and absolutely tasty salsa is a wonderful variation that you will enjoy with Mexican food, or just with taco chips. It’s a great appetizer to take along to a get-together, picnic, or just to make when watching TV with friends.  1 15 oz. can of black beans 1 15 oz. can of white shoepeg corn 1 ½ avocados 1 fresh jalapeno pepper 1/3 C. red onion Fresh chopped cilantro (to taste) ½ tsp. cumin ½ tsp. salt 3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice  Drain an...

Submitted by Cheryl Kellogg   The perfect quick-and-easy dip to serve at a party or while watching your favorite sport on television. This warm and spicy dip wil be a hit with everyone (especially the guys)!  2 cans (12.5 oz) chunk chicken (drain and shred with fork) 2 - 8 oz pkgs. cream cheese 1 C. Ranch dressing 3/4 C. Franks Red Hot Sauce 1 1/2 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese   After cream cheese is at room temperature, blend all ingredients together. Either bake at 350 for 30 minutes and serve...

Submitted by Stephanie Haynie    Not only is this salad delicious, it's also easy and fast to make, as well as super healthy! 2 C. medium grain bulgur wheat 1 bunch (about 2 C.) snipped parsley 6 medium tomatoes 2/3 C. chopped green onion 4 tsp crushed dried mint 1/2 C. olive oil 1/2 C. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground pepper   Cover bulgur with cold water, let sit for 30 minutes. Dump into towel and squeeze out as much water as possible. Place bulgu...

Submitted by Linda Hundt   This recipe was inspiredfrom an old Shaker cookbook, one of my favorite cookbooks I own. Shakers were known for their simple, God-centered and purposeful way of life,as well as their simple and delicious recipes! This is the ultimate breakfast for me, as maple is one of my favorite flavors. Serve with plenty of coffee and a pile of maple bacon! 1 C. flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. butter 1/3 C. buttermilk.   Sift dry ingredients together in mediu...

Submitted by Linda Hundt   This quick and easy recipe will make St. Patrick’s (or any other day) extra special. It’s so yummy the leprechauns may even trade their pots of gold for a slice! 1 box of white or yellow cake mix 1 4-serving box of pistachio instant pudding 4 eggs ½ C. oil 1 ½ C. Irish cream liqueur 1 C. mini chocolate chips 1 C. chopped pecans   Mix all ingredients with an electric mixer for three minutes. Bake in a greased and floured Bundt pan at 350 degrees for 45-55 m...

 Submitted by Vera Fox   This quick and easy recipe is just perfect for when you want to cook something great tasting, but don’t have the time to cook “from scratch”. It’s also a wonderful change from regular lasagna with red sauce. It only takes minutes to put together (you don’t have to cook the lasagna noodles!) and it’s so good you’ll make it even when you do have extra time to cook. 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach            2 (15 oz.) jars Alfredo pasta ...

Submitted by Gail Junion-Metz   Miz Tinsley was my 90 year-old neighbor in 1975. She was a wonderful cook and this recipe is her traditional turkey dressing (she was born and raised near Atlanta GA). The first time I tasted it, it blew away every other dressing I’ve ever tasted. I’ve  updated it to make it much easier and faster to prepare. I hope you like it as much as I do and will serve Miz Tinsley’s wonderful recipe to others you love.  2 boxes of Jiffy corn muffin mix 1 roll of sage or spicy sausage (I prefer B...

Submitted by Patty B.   My grandma Merritt passed away right after I was born but my older brothers and sisters had great memories of what a great cook she was. The entire Merritt family met at grandma and grandpa’s cottage in Port Huron several times a week. My sister said grandma could whip up a pie crust and pie in 15 minutes. I’m lucky to have most of her recipes. This one is from 1945.  1 cup of chopped dates 1 tsp. baking soda 1 cup of boiling water A chunk of butter the size of an egg 2 cups of flou...

Submitted By Traci Gates   ½ to ¾ pound cooked chicken breast – chopped/finely shredded 1 large can Swanson Chicken Broth (49 oz.) I always need to add more chicken broth to this as the tortellini soak up a lot of the broth. 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion diced – approximately ½ cup Diced Celery – 1½cups Diced carrots – ½ cup ½ - 1 teaspoon lemon pepper Garlic powder to taste Salt to taste   1 package of tortellini – flavor of your choice In your soup kettle, sauté...

Submitted By Katie Coon   Cookies 1 1/2 C powdered sugar 1 C margarine, softened 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 2 1/2 C flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder   Mix first four ingredients in mixer. Add rest to above mixture and refrigerate 1 hour. Cut out shapes and bake 7-8 minutes at 375 degrees. Icing 1 C powdered sugar sifted 1/4 tsp vanilla 1 Tbs milk