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Opera-in-the-Park Raspberry Bars

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Contributed by Mom & Dad Crumb Layers: 1 1/2 cups oatmeal (quick or rolled) 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup butter (2 sticks) 1 1/2 cups AP flour 1 tsp baking soda Filling: 3 1/2 cups raspberries 2 Tbsp Raspberry Enlightenment (a Penzey product) 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1/3 cup oatmeal (quick or rolled) 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon *Based on raspberry bars I’ve made in the past, I’m betting you could substitute raspberry preserves if it isn’t easy to get your hands on the Raspberry Enlightenment. In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the … Continue reading Opera-in-the-Park Raspberry Bars

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Zucchini Chocolate Cake

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Contributed by Mom & Dad Seems like the logical solution for all the zucchini Dad grows in that awesome garden of his. ☺ Ingredients: 1/2 cup softened oleo (may I suggest butter) 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup sour milk 1 3/4 cups sugar 6 Tbsp cocoa 2 1/2 cups AP flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts 1/2 cup chocolate chips 2 cups finely ground zucchini 2 eggs *Unless you have some sour milk begging to be used in your refrigerator, you can make your own by adding a little vinegar … Continue reading Zucchini Chocolate Cake

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Chocolate Chip Chewies

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Contributed by Mom & Dad Childhood in a 9 x 13 pan! ☺ Ingredients: 2/3 cup shortening 2 cups AP flour 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3 eggs 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 12 oz chocolate chips Cream the shortening & brown sugar. Add the eggs & vanilla. Mix together. Combine flour, salt & baking powder. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread in greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Continue reading Chocolate Chip Chewies

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Molasses Spice Cookies

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Contributed by Mom & Dad We all know how delicious these are! Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups AP flour 1 3/4 tsp baking soda 2 tsp ground ginger 1 heaping tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 sticks (12 Tbsp) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup molasses (not blackstrap) 1 large egg Granulated sugar, for rolling Whisk together flour, baking soda, spices & salt. In another bowl, beat butter, sugar & molasses. Add the egg, beat 1 minute more. Blend in flour mixture until you have soft dough. Divide dough in half; wrap & freeze for 30 minutes. … Continue reading Molasses Spice Cookies

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Sticky Tamarind Chicken with Crisp Lettuce

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Contributed by Jacki & Matt (From Melissa Clark’s Dinner: Changing the Game) We spent the last few weeks of pregnancy following nightly recipes from Dinner, a cookbook from NYT’s Melissa Clark (aka Matt’s celebrity chef crush).  I made this phenomenal recipe for Matt the night before Nico was born.  While I was laboring, Matt made me a chicken sandwich from the leftovers.  Tasted great going down… too bad it didn’t stay down… ha!   Ingredients: 3 Tbsp Asian Fish Sauce 2 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce 3 Tbsp honey 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 1/2 Tbsp tamarind paste or concentrate 1/2 tsp red chile flakes Grated zest of … Continue reading Sticky Tamarind Chicken with Crisp Lettuce

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Chicken Tikka Masala

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Contributed by Michael & Sara This Jamie Oliver recipe is simpler than you might think. You can find the tikka masala or mild curry paste in the grocery store by the other Indian items. I’ve had good luck at Target stores. Ingredients: 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 lemon 2 medium onions 2-inch piece ginger root 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro 1 fresh red chile Oil of choice Pat of butter 14 oz can diced tomatoes 14 oz can coconut milk 1 cup plain yogurt Handful sliced almonds  1/2 cup tikka masala or mild curry paste (Patak’s is a familiar … Continue reading Chicken Tikka Masala

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Chicken Tacos

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Contributed by Paula & Al This is a creamy chicken taco recipe for a little change of pace. If you have some cooked chicken to use up, this will come together quickly. Ingredients: 1/4 cup onions 1 tsp chili powder 4 oz can green chiles, chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup sour cream 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped 2 cups shredded cheddar Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook onions, green chiles & seasonings for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in chicken, sour cream & 1 cup cheddar. Heat til cheese … Continue reading Chicken Tacos

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All Day BBQ Beef

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Contributed by Paula via recipe cards Pam gave me This delicious recipe is perfect for those times you want to put as little energy as possible into a meal that stills rocks! It comes from a collection of recipes Pam put together for me many moons ago. Ingredients: 2 sliced onions 6 oz chili sauce 3+ lbs chuck roast 6 oz BBQ sauce Of course, if you have Mom & Dad’s chili & BBQ sauce, it should be used. ☺ Place sliced onions in bottom of roasting pan. Place roast on top of them. Mix sauces together & spread over … Continue reading All Day BBQ Beef

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Mom’s Pot Roast

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Contributed by Paula via a phone call to Mom years ago One cool day in Colorado I needed comfort food & Mom’s pot roast was the only thing that would work. Such fond memories of this. Ingredients: Beef chuck roast, whatever size you need to feed your clan 1 large onion, quartered or so Water or Stock Potatoes & Carrots, as many as you need to feed your clan Seasoned salt Preheat oven to 250 degrees. The total cooking time is about 6 hours. Initially, only the roast & onion & a little water or stock go into the roasting … Continue reading Mom’s Pot Roast

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Carne Asada

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Contributed by Paula & Al This stuff in a tortilla with all the fixins, thrown on top of a salad, or eaten straight from the cutting board… Yum! Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs flank steak 1/3 cup olive oil 3 limes, juiced 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 jalapeno, diced 1 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder Salt & Pepper, to taste Whisk all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Put steak in a gallon-size Ziploc bag. Put in refrigerator 1-4 hours, flipping every once in a while, to make sure the whole thing gets yummy. Heat grill to … Continue reading Carne Asada