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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 CHRISTMASTIME SPRITZ COOKIES

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A tradition that's going to take place every year during Christmastime from now on, they're beautiful and a buttery scrumptiousness... Yield: Appx. 7 Doz. (depending upon disc sizes used) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 8-12 Mins. (Per batch, depending upon disc sizes used) INGREDIENTS 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour --(depending upon humidity, adding 1 TB at a time to reach desired consistency) 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder (or regular) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1-1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2  teaspoons vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (omit if using salted butter) 2 tablespoons milk --Assorted colored decorating sugar crystals METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set aside silpat- or parchment-lined baking sheets. In medium bowl, sift flour and baking powder and soda; set aside. In bowl of stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, beat ...