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SANDRA'S HOMEMADE THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

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A classic dressing that I've been making for years! It's my 'go to' dressing to enhance grilled Reuben sandwiches, moose and venison burgers, iceberg wedge salads, as a dip for fresh veggie sticks, etc... Yield: Appx. 2 cups Prep: 15 mins. Chill: 2 hrs. minimum INGREDIENTS 1 cup prepared mayonnaise (I use Best Foods) 1/2 cup Ketchup (I use Heinz) 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup finely diced sweet gherkins 1 large egg, hard boiled, cooled, peeled and finely diced METHOD Mix all ingredients in a small glass bowl. Transfer to a glass wide-mouth pint-size Mason jar, cover with a plastic lid, and chill for a minimum of 2 hours or up to 2 wks. ~ Enjoy!

SANDRA'S MOOSEY ALASKAN SLOPPY JOES (Quick N Easy)

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A surprisingly quick and easy method to prepare terrific sloppy joes for a crowd that's nearly as fast as opening the traditional store-bought canned version,  but tastier... Serves: (6-8, depending on bun size) Prep: 5 Mins. Cook: 10 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1 lb. lean moose burger (or venison, buffalo, caribou, elk, poultry, beef...) Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon low-sodium tamari (or soy sauce) 1 teaspoon worcestershire 1 (15 oz. can) tomato sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard 6-8 potato buns (or your preference) Side options: -Potato Chips -Dill Pickle Spears - Sandra's Best Coleslaw  (click for recipe) - Sandra's Best Potato Salad  (click for recipe) METHOD In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the burger (drain if using non-lean).  Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to ...

SANDRA�S ALASKA MOOSE MEATLOAF MINI�S topped with a ZESTY SAUCE

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An 'All-American Comfort Food' you can prepare ahead of time, and it's in 4 mini loaf pans so you can choose to serve a few or many. Meatloaf freezes very nicely too for those with smaller families (see Tip below). Also, feel free to prepare this recipe using  lean ground beef, pork, venison, elk, caribou, buffalo, etc... Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 50 Mins. Servings: (8-12) | Yields: (4 Mini Loaves) INGREDIENTS Veg and seasonings: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil � yellow onion, finely diced 1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning � teaspoon garlic powder � teaspoon sea salt � teaspoon freshly ground pepper Loaves mixture: 2 lbs. extra-lean ground venison 2 large eggs, slightly beaten 3/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons heavy cream � cup ketchup Topping (sauce): 1/3 cup ketchup 2 teaspoon agave (or 1 tablespoon honey ) 1 teaspoon yellow mustard METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with foil, and place sprayed min...

SANDRA'S MAGNIFICENT 4-CHEESE LASAGNA (Serves 6)

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A smaller lasagna recipe version I created for families  consisting of fewer members. I also made a double batch; one for this evening, and another for the freezer... Prep: 30 Mins. Bake: 45 Mins. Servings: (6) INGREDIENTS Feel free to double the recipe to make it crowd-size,  or a second batch for the freezer as I did! Sauce: 1 lb. extra-lean moose burger --(Or, venison, beef, elk, caribou, buffalo, etc.,  including the option to add Italian sausage, if preferred) 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 small orange bell pepper, chopped (or your desired color) 1 garlic clove, minced Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 (24 oz. jar) prepared marinara sauce 1 cup water --(You need the addition of water so your sauce is a bit looser  when using no-bake lasagna noodles,  as they absorb quite a bit liquid while baking) 1 teaspoon  Italian herb seasoning 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Cheese Mixtu...

SANDRA�S VENISON MEATLOAF MINI�S topped with a TANGY SAUCE

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An 'All-American Comfort Food' you can prepare ahead of time, and it's in 4 mini loaf pans so you can choose to serve 2 to 8 people. Meatloaf freezes very nicely too for those with smaller families. Also, feel free to prepare this recipe using  lean ground beef, pork, moose, elk, caribou, etc... Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 50 Mins. Servings: (8-12) | Yields: (4 Mini Loaves) INGREDIENTS Veggies and seasonings: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil � red onion, finely diced � red bell pepper, finely diced 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning � teaspoon garlic powder � teaspoon sea salt � teaspoon freshly ground pepper Loaves mixture: 1 lb. extra-lean ground venison 1 lb. ground venison sweet Italian sausage 2 large eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar � cup milk � cup ketchup Topping (sauce): 2/3 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed 1-1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Line a baking sheet w...