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SANDRA'S ALASKAN SWEET-N-TANGY MEATBALLS

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Moist and tender meatballs simmered in a delectable, sweet and tangy sauce. ~~~ You may also choose to serve these scrumptious meatballs with a meal as a side or over prepared steamed rice! Servings: (4 to 6) Prep: 15 Mins. Cook: 20 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1 large egg, beaten 1 cup barbecue sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray's), divided 1 lb. lean ground moose (or venison, elk, caribou, beef, poultry) 3 tablespoons minced yellow onion 3 tablespoons peeled (Yes, peeled) and minced red bell pepper 1/4 cup panko 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (I used Johnny's) 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 (8 oz can) pineapple tidbits (or crushed) in juice, undrained 1/4 cup water For a meal (serve with): --2 cups of rice, prepared according to package directions METHOD In a medium bowl, beat the egg. Add 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (reserving remaining 3/4 cup), ground meat, minced onion and bell pepper, panko, seasoning salt, and pepper; gently mixing just until blended. Using a...

SANDRA'S SPICE 'N EVERYTHING NICE COOKIES

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I was in a creatively baking mood today when I came up with this new recipe for these light, lovely, and spicy cookies! I've made this recipe so it creates only 3-1/2 dozen, which works incredibly nice in a smaller batch for our 2-person household... Yields: (3-1/2 doz) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 10-12 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus more for rolling cookie balls) 1/2 cup quality molasses 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain salt METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Set a couple of baking sheets aside lined with silpat liners or parchment paper. Set a baking rack aside as well for cookies to fully cool. Place a 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small bowl (to roll formed cookies into prior to baking). In a stand mixer bowl, add butter, sugar and molasse...

SANDRA�S OVEN-BAKED ALASKA DUNGENESS CRAB �N ARTICHOKE DIP

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An epic recipe that�s truly addicting, and lets the dungeness crab be the shining star... Serves: (10 to 12) Prep:10 Mins. Bake: 30 Mins. INGREDIENTS Dip: 1 (8 oz. pkg.) cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup grated medium cheddar cheese 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 green onions (green parts only), finely chopped Dash of cayenne pepper 1-1/2 teaspoons old bay seasoning 1-1/2 cups cooked dungeness crab meat, drain any liquid, if present --(About 1 shucked dungeness crab) 1 (7 oz. jar) quartered artichoke hearts in water, drained, and roughly chopped --[Please do not use marinated artichokes, as they have too strong of a flavor profile for this dish] For scooping: --Butter crackers (I used Club), or toasted French bread slices METHOD Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9� round (or square) ovenproof baking dish, and set aside. In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice,...