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Wemple’s Pumpkin Patch Opens!- October 2009

Wemple’s Pumpkin Patch Opens!

Wemple’s is open everyday, October 1st through 30th from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and on October 31st, from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon. Wemple’s is located in Milford on Highway 395. You will find wagon rides, animals, an old fashioned country store and snack bar. Try a

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Front Porch Pumpkins

Front Porch Pumpkins

*A twist on the scary, bringing you splashes of gold, cream, and berry*

You Will Need:

Pumpkins and gourds of various sizes, shapes, and colors

Spray Paint- Gold, Silver,Cream(flat), Black (flat), and Rust(with a shimmer)

In a well protected and ventilated space, spray-paint each pumpkin with a different color until completely covered. Let dry entirely

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Chicken N' Casserole With Grapes

Chicken N’ Casserole with Grapes

*This dish is perfect for that special Sunday brunch and can be made ahead of time.*

INGREDIENTS

2 whole chicken breasts (split)
4 chicken thighs
4 chicken drumsticks
Pinch of salt
Pinch of Pepper
Flour
5 Tbs butter
¼ cup onion (minced)
¼ cup chicken broth
¾ cup dry white wine
½ pound mushrooms (sliced)
3 Tbs. butter
2 cups seedless

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Armenian Rice Pilaf

Armenian Rice Pilaf

*Better than any boxed pilaf you’ll ever taste, and just as easy!*

INGREDIENTS:

½ cup uncooked spaghetti (broken into ½ inch pieces)
1 cup uncooked rice
4 Tbs butter or margarine
2 cups water
6 chicken bouillon cubes
Pinch of salt
¼ tsp pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Break spaghetti into pieces. Set aside. Melt butter in a skillet. Add spaghetti pieces. Brown at

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Old Fashioned Lace Oatmeal Cookies

Old Fashioned Lace Oatmeal Cookies

*Perfect with a side of milk, Santa will definitely be back next year.*

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Lace Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup instant oats
1 egg
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup butter or margarine (melted)
2 Tbs flour
½ tsp vanilla
¼ tsp baking soda
Walnuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients and

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Old Fashioned Lace Oatmeal Cookies

Old Fashioned Lace Oatmeal Cookies

*Perfect with a side of milk, Santa will definitely be back next year.*

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Lace Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup instant oats
1 egg
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup butter or margarine (melted)
2 Tbs flour
½ tsp vanilla
¼ tsp baking soda
Walnuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients and

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Tomato Basil Fettuccine

Tomato Basil Fettuccine

*A light meal to appreciate after those holiday belly busters*

INGREDIENTS

2 cans diced tomatoes
2 tsp garlic (minced)
2 Tbs olive oil
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
6 oz bag of fettuccine
¼ cup basil

DIRECTIONS

Drain tomatoes. Combine tomatoes, garlic and olive oil in a saucepan. Simmer 5-7 minutes until texture is thick. Season with salt and pepper.

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Grandma’s Shrimp Chicken Skillet

Grandma’s Shrimp Chicken Skillet

INGREDIENTS

4-6 ½ oz package rice pilaf (or try our rice pilaf recipe!)
6 tsp butter
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic (chopped)
1 onion (sliced thinly)
½ pound boneless/skinless chicken breast tenders
9 oz frozen peas
½ pound cooked shrimp

DIRECTIONS

Cook rice pilaf. Set aside to cool. In skillet melt butter and stir in seasoning and

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Cheddar Potato Chowder

Cheddar Potato Chowder

*A cozy comfort food for those winter evenings *

INGREDIENTS

2 cups potatoes (diced)
¼ cup onion (chopped)
1 ¼ tsp salt
2 cups boiling water
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
2 cups fat free milk
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
2 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce

DIRECTIONS

Combine potatoes, onion, salt, and water. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

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Flank Steak Florentine

Flank Steak Florentine

*Excellent with a side of whole white canned potatoes*

INGREDIENTS

1 package frozen spinach (10 oz)
¼ pound mushrooms
3 Tbs butter
½ onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
¼ tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 dashes Tabasco sauce
¼ cup parsley (minced)
1 beef flank steak (about 1 ½ pounds)
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup hot water
1 can cream of

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Vegetarian Chili

Vegetarian Chili

*A chili that even meat lovers will enjoy!*

INGREDIENTS

2 Tbs olive oil
1 ½ cup celery (chopped)
1 ½ cup green pepper (chopped)
1 cup onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes (undrained)
3 (16 oz) cans red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
½ cup raisins
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 Tbs chili powder
1

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Soupa De’ Seca

Soupa De’ Seca

This dish is perfect for that special Sunday brunch and can be made ahead of time.

INGREDIENTS

¾ pound cheddar cheese (grated)
1 small onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (10 ½ oz)
1 can cream of chicken soup (10 ½ oz)
1 can chicken broth (14 ½ oz)
2

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Scrumptious Cranberry Sauce

Scrumptious Cranberry Sauce

Served warm or chilled, complement your turkey with this unforgettable sauce!

INGREDIENTS

1 cup orange juice
1 cup apple juice
2 cups sugar
1 bag cranberries

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients. Bring to rolling boil. Stir occasionally. Reduce to medium heat and let cranberries pop. Remove any stems that may have been left behind. Stir and mash

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Layered Apple Bake

Layered Apple Bake

Don’t be surprised if this easy-to-bake treat becomes a staple of your holiday festivities.

INGREDIENTS

1 loaf white bread (cubed into ½ in. pieces)
1 cup butter (melted)
1 ½ cup brown sugar
Lemon rind (grated-2 lemons worth)
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
Squeezed juice of 1 lemon
1 cup apple juice
8 large apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven

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Nutty Honey Carmel Pop

Nutty Honey Carmel Pop

This recipe may be the secret to getting the kids in from the snow and into the kitchen!

*Make sure to watch closely, as microwaves have different settings and the times listed may need to be appropriately adjusted to your individual appliance*

INGREDIENTS

1-2 bags microwave popcorn
1/3 cup margarine
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/3

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Cozy Chai Latte Bread

Cozy Chai Latte Bread

Spice up your soul on cold winter days with this warm and aromatic delight!

*for a low fat version use fat free cream cheese and fat free egg substitute*

INGREDIENTS

1 ¾ cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp nutmeg
¾

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Anne's Chile Relleno Casserole

Chile Relleno Casserole

*This dish can serve both as a main dinner course or a hearty breakfast or brunch.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup half and half
2 eggs
1/3 cup all purpose flour
2 (7 oz.) cans of Ortega whole chiles.
½ pound jack cheese
½ pound cheddar cheese
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350. Beat together half and half,

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Crossroads Ministries

With so many of our neighbors struggling financially it is more important than ever to donate to charities organized to assist those hardest hit by tough economic times. Crossroads Ministries in Susanville, Ca is my pick for this holiday season. This dedicated organization offers a wide variety of assistance to the needy and homeless on

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EMPTY NEST SYNDROME

As my husband and I watched our youngest boy drive away that 4th of July morning, the Jeep Wrangler loaded to capacity, it was a bitter sweet feeling. It was exciting, but at the

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