Recipe Requests

December 27, 2010 - Uses for Pork Cracklins

I have 2 gallon bags of cracklins. I’m looking for some tried and true recipes and uses. I have the cornbread recipe–awesome. Thanks, Laura

December 21, 2010 - Broth Spices…

What is a good spice for the base of a chicken stock?…My husband got sick after eating chicken soup about a year ago…and is very turned off by that broth base. He loves Suzanne’s Black Bean and Corn soup that uses Chili powder in the beef broth…but I don’t want to add Chili powder to...
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November 28, 2010 - Chokecherry Syrup

I have almost a gallon of chokecherry syrup. I need ideas, we have run out of pancake steam 🙂 So I need ways to use it. Thanks!

November 25, 2010 - Cat Treats

I’m looking for a recipe for cat treats for gift giving this coming holiday.

November 17, 2010 - Reynolds Stuffing Sack?

Has anyone ever used a cotton or cloth stuffing sack inside of your turkey or chicken before roasting? My mom gave me some stuffing sacks and I would like to try one for my turkey on Thanksgiving Day, but I would like to get some input on if you have used one and if you...
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November 13, 2010 - Sour Cream Cake Doughnuts

Anyone have a recipe for these? I can usually get them at a little doughnut shop but I really hate driving anywhere just to get doughnuts…especially in the morning. They are cake doughnuts but more dense than the regular ones, and they are rough (not smooth) on top. They are usually just dusted with a...
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October 30, 2010 - Mixed fruit jelly

I am coming to the end of the jelly season 🙂 and have different types of juice left over that I would like to do a mixed fruit jelly from. I have pear, apple, grape – 2 or 3 cups of each. My problem is that I don’t know what the ratio of juice/sugar should...
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October 30, 2010 - Dark Chocolate Covered Cashew Brittle

Hello everyone, last year around the holidays, I had a piece of the most delicious candy, it was a very buttery, very thin brittle with roasted cashews and then dipped several times in a very dark chocolate–it was fabulous. Has anyone made anything similar, if so, I would love to have the recipe. Thank you.

October 25, 2010 - Spiders or Haystacks??

When I was at Suzanne’s CITR party at her house, someone made “Spiders” with chow mein noodles and chocolate. I call them Haystacks. My mom can’t seem to find her recipe so I am hoping that someone can share their recipe with me! I LOVED THEM! 🙂 Thanks in advance 🙂

October 24, 2010 - Beef Tongue ???

I have acquired a beef tongue from my “meat guys” at the Farmer’s Market. I know Grandma used to just boil it (I think), but wonder if anybody has any other ideas?? Any experience??? Thanks for any help or ideas.

October 18, 2010 - Boston Brown Bread

This bread used to come in a soup-can sized loaf. I remember it as a date and nut bread. Great for cream cheese sandwiches…You know how memories of food can drive one to distraction? Please, take pity, share a Boston Brown Bread with CITR Farm Bell.

October 11, 2010 - Stuffed Peppers

My grandmother used to make a meatless stuffed pepper. It’s the only way my Dad likes them. None of the kids know how she made them and my Mother did not share the recipe before she passed. All I know is it was a mesh of biscuits and tomatoes and a few other things but...
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October 10, 2010 - Cheese Ball Mix

Does anyone have a recipe for a dry mix for a cheese ball? I found some really cute cheese spreaders on sale and thought they would make nice little Christmas gifts if I packaged them with a cheese ball mix. I’ve seen packaged mixes at craft fairs and such, but I was hoping I could...
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October 10, 2010 - Chorizo (Mexican sausage)

Over on the other forum, quite a while ago, someone gave me a recipe for chorizo. I think it was a regular poster there, but can’t remember whom, my apologizes. We were discussing another topic, I think, and that came up in the middle of it. Of course, I can’t remember what the other topic...
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October 7, 2010 - Pumpkin Dip

A few years ago we tried a pumpkin dip recipe. It was very simple – just a can of pumpkin with a hunk of cream cheese, maybe a bit of powdered sugar added? By itself, it was rather tasteless. The twist was that you dipped ginger snaps into it and it was wonderful! Anyone have...
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October 2, 2010 - Chicken Sausages with Cheese and Hot Peppers

We love the chicken link sausages with cheese and hot peppers or dried tomatoes in them that Sam’s used to sell. However they changed brands some time ago and the new ones do not suit so well. I have made my own a couple of times and they were edible but not great. If anyone...
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September 28, 2010 - Dumpling

My husband loves dumplings and I usually use the recipe off the back of the box of Bisquick. But there must be something better than that. Does anyone have a good dumpling recipe they’re willing to share? Mrs. Turkey

September 22, 2010 - Camping Recipes

Our family is planning a camping trip for early October. I am looking for suggestions for meals that are simple but delicious. I am tired of the same old things – hamburgers, chicken, etc. We will be cooking on the campfire. There will be 9 of us, so cooking for a crowd will be important....
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September 19, 2010 - Vanilla Extract

I thought I read somewhere in CITR that someone was using home made vanilla extract. Is this true, or am I delusional? If true, recipe please? (If delusional, never mind.)

September 15, 2010 - Sea Berries

I have about 2 cups of sea berries. I was thinking about making jelly which I will just use pomona but I was wondering if anyone has a good jam recipe. They are such a neat fruit I would really like to leave them intact.

September 11, 2010 - Homemade Hot Dogs

Has anyone here ever made their own hot dogs? My husband’s doctor told him to eliminate as many preservatives/additives from his diet as possible, and to never eat processed lunch meat, hot dogs, sausages, etc. again. Most of this isn’t too bad. I’ve made my own breakfast sausage, my own bread, etc. (thanks to recipes...
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September 5, 2010 - Pickled Corn

My second husband’s grandmother made pickled corn in big crocks. They sat in the kitchen with the cut up corn cobs (just cut in half length size)down in a vinegary, sour brine. She covered with a plate, brick and and tea towel to keep them submerged. My son loved these as a child. I couldn’t...
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August 28, 2010 - Swiss Steak Maybe???????

I have three round steaks and lots of onions, garlic, tomatoes, and green bell peppers that I am working with today and it seems to me there is a swiss steak or something in there!!!!! And I need to do it in a pan (skillet). I am doing tomatoes and salsa today, and supper is...
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August 25, 2010 - Ketchup, Please!

Does anyone have a recipe for homemade ketchup that is thick, not too sweet, and not too salty? I’ve been wanting to make it for years, but every recipe I’ve tried is very watery and bland even after a long simmer to reduce it. Thank you!

August 25, 2010 - Eggplant Recipes

Hi one and all. I am looking for ways to use the eggplant I grew this year. We have had all the common dishes you find all over the internet. But what I am really looking for is a way to preserve to use this winter. Any thoughts? Can it be pressure canned or BWB...
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August 22, 2010 - Creamy Beef and Veggies Crock Pot Dish?

I am looking for some recipes for beef, steak, and vegetables such as peppers or onions, potatoes, carrots, either broth or soup, but it needs to be a creamy something something!!!!! I would like to try something different and I don’t seem to be real handy at searching the right way. My husband isn’t a...
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August 20, 2010 - Crock Pot Pork Butt

Hello–about a year ago, Suzanne mentioned a pork butt that she had placed in the crock pot early in the morning, for sandwiches that night. She sent me an email giving the ingredients that she used. I remember bbq sauce and honey, but not the other ingredients she used. That pulled pork was the best....
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