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SANDRA'S ALASKAN HOMEMADE ICED TEA

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An easy, inexpensive and healthy beverage to prepare and serve on those beautiful sunny days with your loved ones... Yields: (1 quart) Prep: 15 Mins. INGREDIENTS 7 tea bags (Green Tea, Oolong, Lipton, or your choice of herbal tea) 2 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons fireweed honey   [click for recipe] 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 cups cold water METHOD Heat 2 cups of water to boiling in a teapot. Pour into a 4-cup glass (heatproof) measuring cup, filling up to the 2-cup point. Steep for 10 minutes, exactly (set a timer). After squeezing the teabags using a slotted spoon, discard them. Add the  fireweed honey  and lemon juice, stir to combine.  Add cold water until the 4-cup liquid measure is reached; stir a final time to incorporate. Pour sweetened tea into a 1-quart pitcher. To serve, pour over ice in individual glasses. Store in a pitcher, covered, in refrigerator. ~ Enjoy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tip: To ensure maximum flavor of your iced tea, ma...

SANDRA'S PUMPKIN TOFFEE OAT COOKIES

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An amazing combination of ingredients all rolled into once terrific cookie recipe,  you're going to love, love these yummy morsels! Yields: (Appx 5 doz) Prep: 15 Mins. Bake: 10 to 12 Mins. INGREDIENTS Wet 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 2 large eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dry 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon double-acting baking powder Pinch of salt Additions 3 cups quick-cooking oats 1/4 cup toffee bits METHOD Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a couple of baking sheets with silpats or parchment paper. In the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle, cream butter, and sugars until light and fluffy for a few minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl and add eggs, pumpkin puree and vanilla extract; beat until combined. Place a sieve over mixing bowl of...

FRUITY MEATLESS MINCEMEAT COOKIES (Easy 'N Tasty)

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Even those who are not a fan of mincemeat adore these fruity (yes, meatless) cookies and always come back for more! The jarred meatless mincemeat consists mainly of fruit and spices, hence this 7-ingredient recipe... Yield: 4+ Doz. Prep: 10 Mins. Bake: 10 to 12 Mins. INGREDIENTS --Note: I've only slightly revised this recipe from its original None Such cookie recipe and have been preparing these since grade-school days-- 1-1/2 c granulated sugar 1 cup shortening 3 large eggs 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1-1/3 cups (1/2 of a 27 oz. jar) None Such (Borden) ready to use meatless DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare cookie sheets lined with silpat liners or parchement paper; set aside. In large stand mixer, beat sugar and shortening until fluffy. Add eggs, beat well. Sift flour, baking soda and salt through a sieve placed over mixing bowl of wet ingredients. Mix together, then add in mincemeat and mix until combined. Drop coo...

SANDRA�S ADDICTIVE BAKED-STYLE SMASHED TATERS

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These smashed potatoes are insanely delicious and a  perfect accompaniment  that doesn't require gravy,  although if you so choose they�re fabulous that way too... Prep:   10 Mins. Cook:  15 � 20 Mins. Servings: (8) INGREDIENTS 6 russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1� cubes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter � cup sour cream 1 tablespoon freshly-prepared bacon bits 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped � teaspoon pepper � cup shredded medium cheddar cheese METHOD Add potatoes to a medium pot, cover with cold water.  Add a lid to pot and bring to a boil, reduce heat to a gentle boil, setting lid slightly ajar and cook until potatoes are tender for about 15 to 20 minutes.  Drain, and add all remaining ingredients, except the cheddar cheese, and smash to desired consistency.  Using a spoon, fold in cheddar cheese. ~ Enjoy!