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SANDRA'S INDIVIDUAL PEACH COBBLERS IN JARS

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Another of my recipes I've modified for serving at a single setting, as in its whole form goes south when refrigerated should there be leftovers. All my recipes (as each are kitchen-tested) take many modifications until perfected. These individual desserts are cute, decadent and comforting to serve during those cold winter months... Yield: Four (1/2-pint or 8-oz) Mason Jars Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 40 Mins. INGREDIENTS Cobbler Batter: --Dry: 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon --Wet: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup milk 1 medium egg Filling: 1 (24-oz. jar) sliced peaches (from Costco), drained and roughly chopped --(reserving 1/3 cup of liquid) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger METHOD Preheat oven to 350F. Rub four 1/2-pint glass Mason jars with Mazola oil...

SANDRA’S QUICK ASIAN VEGETABLE STIR-FRY WITH NOODLES

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There are times when I have a craving for Asian food, and this quick entree fits the bill perfectly... Servings: 4 to 6 Prep: 10 Mins. Cook: 10 Mins. INGREDIENTS Noodles: 8 oz’s (half a box) thin spaghetti noodles, cooked according to package directions Pre-steam broccoli: 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut smaller --(Pre-steam on high for 3 minutes in a covered microwave-able bowl with 2 TBs water) Vegetables: 2 tablespoons Mazola oil 2 cups pre-steamed (above) broccoli florets, drain water beforehand 1 small yellow onion, julienned 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned 1/2 orange bell pepper, julienned 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes --2 green onions, white and green parts sliced on the diagonal (added last) Sauce: 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (unseasoned) 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil 3/4 cup low-sodium beef broth Garnish: 1 TB roughly chopped fresh cilantro METHOD Prep all stir-fry ingredi...

SANDRA'S ALASKA INSTANT POT VENISON (deer) ROAST

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So easy and quick to put together, with an end result of no game-taste, including fall-apart tender meat, and superbly delicious!! Serves: 8-10 Prep: 15 Mins. Cook: 80 Minutes Pressure build/release: 40 Minutes INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp Mazola oil 5 lb venison roast, thawed and trimmed of excess fat and sinew (deer fat is not pleasant to the palette) 3 cups low-sodium beef broth 2 pkgs brown gravy mix 1 Tbsp worcestershire 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp distilled vinegar SEASONINGS 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp pepper METHOD Set Instant Pot to sauté and when hot add olive oil. Sear meat on all sides.   Remove to plate. To pot, add beef stock, gravy packages, worcestershire, soy sauce, and vinegar. Whisk together, while scraping bottom of pot to get any stuck on pieces off the bottom to prevent burning. Place trivet back on bottom of pot. Add meat back to pot. Place cover on instant pot, and turn top knob to sealing. Cook on Manual high pressure 80 m...

SANDRA'S SOURDOUGH TWISTED BAGUETTES

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Oh, the aroma of freshly baked bread loaves!!!!! These sourdough twisted baguettes are absolutely divine... Yield: 2 twisted baguettes Prep: 15 - 20 Mins. Rising: (Appx 2 - 2-1/2 hrs total) Bake: 20 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1 cup lukewarm water 1 cup sourdough starter , unfed 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon honey 2 teaspoons instant yeast --1 egg lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for glaze METHOD In the bowl of the stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine water, starter, and 1-1/4 cups of flour, mixing until smooth. Mix in the salt, honey, and instant yeast, then the additional 1 cup of flour. Mix until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl, On low (#2), let machine knead the dough for 7 minutes in the stand mixer. Transfer dough to a oiled bowl (also, oil top of dough ball) to rise, covered with plastic wrap, for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until doubled in size. Gently deflate dough, and divide it into four pieces. Knead each slightl...

SANDRA'S ALASKA HEARTY FALL VEGETABLE LASAGNA (Downsized)

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You'll never miss the meat with this hearty veggie lasagna, it's full-flavored and scrumptious, especially when served with sides of warm and crispy garlic bread and a garden salad tossed with a freshly made vinaigrette... Servings: (4-6) Prep: 20 Mins. Bale: 1 hour INGREDIENTS White Sauce 1-1/2 cup 2% low-fat small curd cottage cheese 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan, plus more for topping 1 large egg, beaten 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon dry onion granules 2 tablespoons freshly julienned basil (from my garden) 1 teaspoon dry Italian herb blend 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pasta 10 Curly Edged dry pasta noodles, broke in half and cooked according to pkg directions (only for 12 minutes) --drain, then pull apart using tongs to cool slightly Sautéed Vegetable mixture 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 4 mini bell peppers: 2 orange, 2 red, diced ( from my garden ) 1/4 yellow onion, diced 2 medium zucchini, cut in half length...

SANDRA'S EASY ONE-PAN CHICKEN THIGH and RICE CREOLE BAKE

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First, I sear the chicken thighs, then add all the other ingredients, cover and bake for 50 minutes = absolute perfection with crispy, moist chicken and heavenly seasoned rice! Servings: 3-4 Prep: 5 Mins. Cook   10 Mins. Bake: 50 Mins. Rest: 10 Mins. INGREDIENTS Spice blend (divided): 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's in the green container) 1 teaspoon Lawry's seasoning salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper Chicken: 3-4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, (mine are from Costco the 3-pack tends to come with 3/4 thighs) 1/2 of above spice blend mixture (reserve other 1/2 for rice, below) 1 teaspoon Mazola oil Plus, 1 tablespoon Mazola oil for searing Rice: 1 cup raw Calrose rice (short-grain) Remaining 1/2 of spice mixture 1 tablespoon Worcestershire 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 teaspoon lemon juice METHOD ...

SANDRA'S MORNING ALASKA WHOLE-WHEAT SOURDOUGH BREAD LOAF

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This is a 1-hour initial rise ~ No stand-mixer required: The longer the initial dough ball rise, the stronger the sourdough flavor becomes (e.g., 1-hour vs a 9-12 hour rise time)... Yield: (1 loaf) Prep: 7 Mins. Total rising time: 1-2 hours Bake: 35 Mins. INGREDIENTS Proof: 1-1/2 cups lukewarm water 1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant) 1 tablespoon light agave (or honey) Sponge: 1/2 cup ripe (fed) sourdough starter Dry: 2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1 -1/2 cups Whole-Wheat Flour (I use King Arthur) 1-1/4 teaspoons kosher salt --2 teaspoons Mazola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball, so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising) --2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (For brushing top of loaf through mid-baking time, and post-baking time if you desire a more-tender and golden brown crust) METHOD Add to a small glass/plastic bowl, the lukewarm water, yeast, and agave; stir to combine. Let proof for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium glass/plastic bowl, add the flours, kosher...

SANDRA'S OVERNIGHT ALASKA SOURDOUGH BREAD LOAF

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This is a 9-hour initial rise ~ No stand-mixer required: The longer the initial dough ball rise, the stronger the sourdough flavor becomes (e.g., 1-hour vs a 9-12 hour rise time)... Yield: (1 loaf) Prep: 7 Mins. Total rising time: 9-12 hours Bake 35 Mins. INGREDIENTS   Proof: 1-1/2 cups lukewarm water 1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant) 1 tablespoon light agave (or honey) Sponge: 1/2 cup ripe (fed) sourdough starter Dry: 3-1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt --2 teaspoons Mazola oil (For top and bottom of dough ball, so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising) --2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (For brushing top of loaf through mid-baking time, and post-baking time if you desire a more-tender and golden brown crust) METHOD Add to a small glass/plastic bowl, the lukewarm water, yeast, and agave; stir to combine. Let proof for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium glass/plastic bowl, add the flour, kosher salt, and sponge. Once the yeast mixture has...

SANDRA'S QUICK HOMEMADE SAUERKRAUT with CARROTS

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  Absolutely the freshest and best tasting sauerkraut, in my humble opinion, which is great on venison or moose Reuben grilled sandwiches or Smoked Brat hot dogs... Yield: (3 cups) Prep: 5 Mins. (more time if shredding your own veggies) Cook: 45 Mins. Store: Refrigerated up to 2 wks INGREDIENTS 1 (16-oz. pkg) Organic Shredded Cabbage and Carrots --or 1/2 head of medium-size green cabbage thinly sliced into shreds and 1 shredded carrot on large holes of box grater-- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar 3/4 cup water 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon whole caraway seeds METHOD Add all the ingredients to a non-reactive Dutch Oven (or heavy-bottom stainless steel pot).   Stir, and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 45 minutes, while occasionally stirring. Let sauerkraut cool completely.   Spoon into a glass quart-size wide-mouth Mason jar, cover with a plastic lid (not metal), and store up to 2 weeks in refrigerator...