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SANDRA'S INDIVIDUAL PEACH COBBLERS IN JARS

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Another of my recipes I've modified for serving at a single setting, as in its whole form goes south when refrigerated should there be leftovers. All my recipes (as each are kitchen-tested) take many modifications until perfected. These individual desserts are cute, decadent and comforting to serve during those cold winter months... Yield: Four (1/2-pint or 8-oz) Mason Jars Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 40 Mins. INGREDIENTS Cobbler Batter: --Dry: 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon --Wet: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup milk 1 medium egg Filling: 1 (24-oz. jar) sliced peaches (from Costco), drained and roughly chopped --(reserving 1/3 cup of liquid) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger METHOD Preheat oven to 350F. Rub four 1/2-pint glass Mason jars with Mazola oil...

SANDRA'S RUSTIC ALASKA MOOSE STROGANOFF

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A scrumptious meal I created today that we will definitely be preparing often! It's so easy to toss these ingredients together and let the skillet do the majority of the work  for such a phenomenal outcome... Servings: 4 to 6 Prep: 10 Mins. Cook: Appx. 2 Hrs. INGREDIENTS 4 moose cube steaks, thawed, cut each into large pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned) 2 cups low-sodium beef broth 1 large dry bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme leaves (or 1/4 teaspoon ground) 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 (10.5-oz. can) Cream of Mushroom Soup 8 medium button mushrooms, wipe clean, slice 1/4" thick 1/4 cup sweet petite frozen peas (no need to thaw) 1/2 cup sour cream --1 pkg prepared wide egg noodles (we like 'No Yolk') METHOD Heat a large heavy-bottom skillet or Dutch Oven to medium-high heat. Add the olive oi...

MAX'S ALASKAN MOOSE-SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE SPAGHETTI

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A comfort-food dish that you and your family are bound to love as much as my husband Max and I do... Servings (8 to 10) Prep: 20 Mins. Cook: 2 Hrs. INGREDIENTS: Sauce: 1 lb (or so) moose, venison, or beef burger 1 lb (or so) ground Johnsonville Sweet Italian Sausage 3 ribs celery, finely chopped 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1/2 of a large red bell pepper, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (29-oz can) tomato sauce, plus --1 (16-oz. can) tomato sauce 1 (16-oz. can) Italian Stewed Tomatoes, do not drain but chop tomatoes 3 to 4 tablespoons honey, to taste 1 tablespoon dried sweet basil 1 tablespoon dried parsley, or a small bunch of chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning Finish: --Balsamic Vinegar Serve with: --12 oz. prepared thin spaghetti, according to package directions --Freshly grated parmesan --Loaf of prepared garlic bread METHOD In a large, heavy-bottom pot, brown the burger and sausage, then drain. Add the remaining ingredients, in the ord...

SANDRA'S VIVACIOUS VANILLA BANANA-MARSHMALLOW-COCONUT PUDDING

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A quick and delicious dessert to put together but ohhh so difficult to wait until it sets... Servings: (8 to 10) Prep: 20 Mins. Refrigerate: 2 hours INGREDIENTS: PUDDING: 1 (5.1 oz. box) instant vanilla pudding 1 (12 oz. can) cold evaporated milk (not sweetened condensed) 1-1/2 cup cold water 1 teaspoon bourbon vanilla extract (or regular vanilla extract ) FILLING ADDITIONS: 2 slightly ripe bananas, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup shredded coconut, chopped finer TOPPING: 1 cup fresh whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon bourbon vanilla extract (or regular vanilla extract ) 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar (or granulated sugar) --Sprinkle topping with a pinch of ground cinnamon METHOD: In  medium, round, glass bowl, whisk all the pudding ingredients for 3 minutes to slightly thicken. Gently fold in fruit additions. Evenly spread whipped cream topping over pudding mixture, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to all...