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Eira’s Australian Mayonnaise Recipe

January 8th, 2008 by alice  Tags: ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1 (5 ounce)cansweetened condensed milk
  2. 1 (5 ounce)canwhite vinegar
  3. 2eggs
  4. 2teaspoonsmustard
  5. 1teaspoonsalt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Empty the small can of sweetened concensed milk into a blender.
  2. Using that same can, fill that can with white vinegar, and pour that into the blender.It can be cider vinegar or wine vinegar.
  3. Add the eggs, mustard and salt.
  4. Mix until there are no more lumps.
  5. Use milk to thin the mayonnaise if it is too thick.

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Homemade Welsh Ginger Beer Recipe

January 8th, 2008 by alice  Tags: , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1/2ounceyeast
  2. 3/4pintwarm water
  3. 8teaspoonsground ginger
  4. 8teaspoonssugar
  5. 1 1/2lbssugar
  6. 2pintswater
  7. 2lemons
  8. 5pintswater

DIRECTIONS

  1. Firstly, make the yeast ‘plant’ or starter: mix the yeast with the warm water, add 2 teaspoons ground ginger and 2 teaspoons sugar. Stir well. Make that mix in an opaque jar or jug, or keep it in the dark for 24 hours.
  2. Feed this starter with 1 teaspoon ground ginger and one teaspoon of sugar every day for the next six days.In total, you will use 8 teaspoons of ginger and 8 teaspoons of sugar for the starter.
  3. After the full week it took to make this, strain this starter through a cheesecloth, or use a fine sieve.
  4. Dissolve the 1 1/2 lbs of sugar with 2 pints of water.
  5. Juice the 2 lemons, and add the juice to the sugar water.
  6. Add the sugar water with lemon juice to the strained starter.
  7. Add the resulting mix to the 5 pints of water.
  8. Mix well.
  9. Bottle in sterilized bottles or screw-topped jars.
  10. Keep for seven days to mature, then it’s ready.

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Aunt Ruth’s Molasses Cookies Recipe

January 8th, 2008 by alice  Tags: , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 1cupsugar
  2. 1cupshortening
  3. 2eggs
  4. 2teaspoonsbaking soda
  5. 1/2cuphot water
  6. 1cupmolasses
  7. 1teaspoonginger
  8. 1teaspooncinnamon
  9. 4cupsflour
  10. 1/2teaspoonsalt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cream the sugar and shortening together.
  2. Add two beaten eggs.Blend well.
  3. Add the ginger, cinnamon and salt.Blend.
  4. Add the molasses.Blend well.
  5. Dissolve the 2 teaspoons of baking soda in 1/2 cup of hot water.
  6. When it is just warm add it to the other preparation. Smooth it all.
  7. Add the flour incrementally until the mixture is right for making drop cookies.
  8. Drop from a teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet. One teaspoon of cookie mix makes a 3″ cookie.
  9. Bake 8 - 9 minutes at 350°F.
  10. Leave cookies on the pan a little bit before removing.
  11. Rest the dough in the refrigerator betweenbatches.

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German Lamb in Sour Cream (Crock Pot) (Aka Treasure Trove #1) Recipe

January 8th, 2008 by alice  Tags: , , , , , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 2lbslean boneless lamb, cubed
  2. 2tablespoonsolive oil
  3. 1largeonion(chopped)
  4. 1 1/2cupsbeef broth
  5. 1teaspoontarragon vinegar
  6. 1/2cupflour
  7. 2teaspoonssalt
  8. 1/2teaspoondill seeds
  9. 1/2teaspooncaraway seeds
  10. 1/4teaspoonrosemary
  11. 2tablespoonsflour
  12. 2tablespoonswater
  13. 1cupsour cream

DIRECTIONS

  1. Brown lamb cubes in oil in a large skillet & drain well of any oil.
  2. Combine the 1st measure of flour w/the salt, dill seed, caraway seed & rosemary. Toss the lamb cubes in the mixture to coat thoroughly. Place the lamb cubes in a lightly oiled crock pot.
  3. Stir in remaining ingredients except the 2nd measure of flour, water & sour cream.
  4. Cover & cook on Low for 10-12 hours. Turn to High 30 min before you intend to serve.
  5. Combine the 2nd measure of flour w/water. Stir into the crock pot, cover & cook till thickened. Stir in sour cream.
  6. Serving Suggestion: Serve over hot buttered noodles & garnish w/additional sour cream.

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Low Fat Ham and Cheese Strata Recipe

January 8th, 2008 by alice  Tags: , , , ,

INGREDIENTS

  1. 10-12ouncescrusty Italian bread
  2. 1cuplean ham
  3. 1cuplow-fat cheese
  4. 1cupfrozen peas
  5. 2cupslow-fat milk
  6. 2eggs
  7. 4egg whites
  8. 3teaspoonsDijon mustard
  9. salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. PREHEAT oven to 180 degrees F.
  2. COAT Baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. WHISK eggs and egg whites together
  4. POUR over cubed crusty bread in dish.
  5. ADD all other ingredients.
  6. BAKE for 40 - 45 minutes.
  7. ENJOY!
  8. NOTE: I cubed the ham and crusty bread and shredded the cheese.

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