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COOKING TIPS #1

  COOKING TIPS #1  #Cooking #Tips Did you know that the cinnamon in your spice cabinet is probably not true cinnamon, but an imposter known as Cassia? There are several related tree barks that are sold commercially as ‘Cinnamon’. True Cinnamon AKA: Baker’s cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon, Soft stick cinnamon  Botanical Names: Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Cinnamomum verum Plant Family: Laurel (Lauraceae) Origin: Sri Lanka - Almost exclusively from Sri Lanka - The most complex flavour of all the ‘cinnamon’ species - The bark of true cinnamon is relatively thin - Hard to find for sale in most North American supermarkets Cassia-Cinnamon AKA: Bastard cinnamon Botanical Names: Cinnamomum cassia, Cinnamomum loureirii (Saigon cinnamon) Plant Family: Laurel (Lauraceae) Origin: Central Asia Regions Of Cultivation: China, Vietnam - The most commonly harvested cinnamon species - Cassia is sold in America generically as cinnamon  - The flavour is simplistic and more intense than that of true...
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HOT TODDY

 HOT TODDY  #MixedDrinks #HotToddy Ingredients: Makes 1 drink •  1 oz. (2 Tbsp.) bourbon •  1 Tbsp. mild honey •  2 tsp. fresh lemon juice •  ¼ cup boiling-hot water DIRECTIONS: Put bourbon, honey, and lemon juice in a 6-oz. mug. Top off with hot water and stir until honey is dissolved.
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Grandma’s Spinach Dip

GRANDMA'S SPINACH DIP  #SPINACH #DIP INGREDIENTS:  •2 packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and water squeezed out  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion  •1 cup chopped parsley •1 cup sour cream •1/2 cup mayonnaise  •1/2 tsp. Celery salt (or 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. celery seed)  DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients together and refrigerate overnight. Serve with pumpernickel bread and/or favorite crackers.
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Pannu Kakku (Finnish Oven Pancake)

 Pannu Kakku (Finnish Oven Pancake) #PannuKakku #Finnish #Oven #Pankcakes INGREDIENTS 6  tablespoons butter 1  cup flour 1  cup sugar 4  eggs 2  cups milk 1  tablespoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in oven in a 9x13 pan (cast iron skillet); should be sizzling when you take it out.   Meanwhile, mix other ingredients until very frothy. Pour batter into pan/skillet with melted butter. Bake 40 minutes. Eat immediately.
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HILLBILLY CASSEROLE

 HILLBILLY CASSEROLE #Hillbilly #Casserole Ingredients: 1 lb hamburger 1 16oz bag extra wide egg noodles 2 10.5oz condensed cream of mushroom soup (can substitute cream of chicken or cream of onion) 2 10.75oz cans condensed tomato soup 1 15.25oz can whole kernel corn (can substitute with 14.75oz can creamed corn) 16oz shredded mild cheddar cheese (can substitute with different cheddar, slices, or American cheese slices) Directions: 1.  Break up & brown hamburger. 2.  Boil noodles until done, but firm and drain. 3.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 4.  In roasting pan or 9x13 glass dish, mix noodles, hamburger, soups, and corn until evenly distributed. 5.  Completely cover mixture with cheese. 6.  Put in oven and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.  (About 20 mins., doesn't have to brown) 7.  Remove casserole from oven, stir in melted cheese, and serve.
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SPIRAL NOODLE SALAD

 SPIRAL NOODLE SALAD #Salad #SpiralNoodles  Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 2 cups vinegar 2 Tbs vegetable oil (or any oil of your choosing) 1 Tbs garlic powder 2 Tbs Lawry's seasoning salt 2 Tbs yellow mustard 1 Tbs parsley  1 large onion (yellow or sweet) 2 cucumbers 24oz spiral pasta Instructions: 1.  Boil noodles to done, but still firm.  Drain and set aside. 2.  Dice onion. 3.  Thinly slice cucumbers. 4.  In large bowl, stir sugar into vinegar until dissolved. 5.  Add oil, garlic powder, Lawry's, mustard, and parsley.  Stir until well mixed. 6.  Add onions, cucumbers, and noodles.  Mix until evenly distributed. 7.  Allow to sit in refrigerator overnight. 8.  Serve cold and enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

  Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup #Soups #ChickenTortila #SlowCooker Ingredients 6 SERVINGS 36   oz.  chicken broth  (or 4 and 1/2 cups low-sodium) 14.5   oz.  petite diced tomatoes  (1 can) 3 / 4   cup  yellow onion  (finely chopped) 4   tsp.  minced garlic 2  1 / 2   tsp.  chili powder 1  1 / 2   tsp.  ground cumin 3 / 4   tsp.  paprika salt black pepper  (to taste) 1   lb.  boneless skinless chicken breasts 14.5   oz.  black beans  (1 can ,drained and rinsed) 1  1 / 2   cups  corn  (canned or fresh) 1 / 4   cup  chopped fresh cilantro 1   Tbsp.  lime juice 10   corn tortillas  (6-inch) 1   Tbsp.  vegetable oil 2   tsp.  chili powder 1   tsp.  garlic powder 1 / 2   tsp.  salt shredded cheddar cheese avocado  (diced) Roma tomatoes  (diced) sour cream Directi...
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