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SANDRA'S SPECTACULAR SLOPPY JOES

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A quick and easy lunch or dinner. Also, it's a perfect take-along dish if you wish to double or triple the recipe for functions ~ keep warm in a slow cooker though and serve as sliders! Servings: (4) Prep: 10 Mins. Cook: 15 to 20 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1 lb extra-lean ground moose (or venison, or beef) 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/4 teaspoon granulated onion 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 cup diced yellow onion 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 1 (8oz-can) tomato sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons spicy barbecue sauce (I use Stubb's Spicy) 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon cider vinegar METHOD In a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground meat, celery, bell pepper and onion. Stir in remaining ingredients, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve open-face style over toasted buns with a side of prepared Sandra...

SANDRA'S BAKED DONUT HOLES

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A delightful and airy confection! I guarantee you won't be able to stop with just 1, 2, 3 or 4... Yield: (Appx. 60 Donut Holes) Prep: 10 Mins. Bake: 10-12 Mins. per batch INGREDIENTS Special equipment: Mini Muffin Tin (24/batch) Batter: 1 large egg, beaten 1-1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder (or regular) Finishing: Brush warm donut holes with: --1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (in microwave-proof bowl for 30 secs) --Place in large Ziploc bag (for shaking warm donut holes to coat) 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spot spray with Bakers Joy each mini muffin tin cup; set aside  (or with oil then dusted with flour) -- this process will be repeated for each batch to prevent donut holes from sticking . In a medium bowl, add egg a...

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 ...