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SANDRA'S HOMEMADE LEMON EXTRACT

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The hardest part is waiting 8 weeks, although with minimal effort you'll reap rewards many times over, as the flavors of these three extracts can't be beat... Yields: 4 oz. (1/2 cup) lemon extract  Prep: 5 Mins. Cure: 8 weeks --1 (4 oz.) Mason jar with plastic lid (or lid and ring) INGREDIENTS 1 large, fresh lemon, washed and dried, then zest (do not include with bitter pith when zesting)   1/2 cup quality vodka METHOD Place your jar in a small saucepan, and cover with water.  Bring to boil for 10 minutes to sterilize.  Remove jar on a clean kitchen towel to cool and air dry. (If not using plastic lids as I am, be sure to sterilize your rings and lids as well.) Meanwhile, zest lemon (not white pith as it is bitter) and place into bottom of the 4 oz. Mason jar.  Fill jar with vodka to within 1/4" of top of rim. Place lid on jar and close tightly, shake a few times, label, date and place it in a cool, dark cabinet.  Let rest for 8 weeks, while occasionally sh...

SANDRA�S MEXICAN HAM, SWEET POTATO 'N BLACK BEAN CHILI and CORNBREAD

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An incredibly hearty and healthy chili  you're able to prepare in one pot  that's ready to serve in an hour... Servings (8 to 10) Prep: 15 Mins. Cook: 45 Mins. INGREDIENTS Grateful to use fresh lime juice from my newly picked Bearrs Limes harvested off of my indoor dwarf citrus tree... 2 (14.5 oz. cans) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (15 oz. can) black beans, undrained 2 cups low-sodium beef broth  2 tablespoons chili powder   1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 4 small sweet potatoes (or 2 large), peeled and roughly chopped into 1� pieces 1 medium red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups cured, smoked ham, roughly chopped into 1� pieces --Prepared recipe: Sandra�s Mexican-Style Premium Cornbread METHOD Combine all ingredients in dutch oven, or heavy-bottom pot, and stir to combine. Bring to boil, then ...

Bean and Cheese Dip

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream 2 cans (16 ounces, each) refried beans 1 packet taco seasoning 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together cream cheese and sour cream in a large bowl. Mix in refried beans until combined. Stir in taco seasoning. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Spread mixture evenly into the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle both cheeses over the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese in melted and slightly browned. Serve with tortilla chips.