Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 1 orange, peeled and pureed
• 1 apple - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 pear - peeled, cored and diced
• 1 cup chopped dried mixed fruit
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a medium saucepan, boil water and sugar until the sugar dissolves. reduce the heat to simmer, and stir in cranberries, pureed orange, apple, pear, dried fruit, pecans, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

Coconut Chocolate Cake Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate fudge cake mix
• 1 1/3 cups brewed coffee
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 25 large marshmallows
• 1 (14 ounce) package flaked coconut
• 1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate fudge frosting

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for two 9 inch round pans, except substitute brewed coffee for the water. cool cakes completely.
• make the filling: in a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and evaporated milk. bring to a boil. add the marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth. stir in coconut.
• assemble the cake: place bottom layer on serving plate. spread with entire coconut filling. cover top and sides with fudge frosting. refrigerate.

Frijoles De Olla

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 10 cups water
• 2 tablespoons lard
• 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• measure water and lard into a large pot. bring to a boil and add beans. cook over medium heat for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. season with salt and continue cooking until tender, about 30 more minutes.

Coffee Jelly

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 cups fresh brewed coffee

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 10 mins


• dissolve gelatin in the hot water in a small bowl. pour gelatin mixture, coffee, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. pour coffee mixture into glasses for individual servings or a large pan for cubing. chill in the refrigerator until solidified, 6 to 7 hours.

cranberry upside-down coffee cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 1/4 cups cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). wrap the outside of a 9 inch springform pan with aluminum foil to prevent leaking. sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. set aside.
• in a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and 1/3 cup butter. bring to a boil, then pour into bottom of springform pan. sprinkle with cranberries and pecans.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream. pour batter into prepared pan.
• bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert serving platter and carefully remove pan. serve warm.

Peach Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 lemons, zested
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup orange juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
• in a saucepan over low heat, mix the peaches, brown sugar, cornstarch, and 3 tablespoons vegetable oil. cook and stir until sugar is melted and mixture is slightly thickened.
• in a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and lemon zest. stir in eggs, vanilla, 1/2 cup oil, and orange juice. mix until smooth. pour 1/2 the batter into the prepared pan. layer with 1/2 the peach mixture, then with remaining batter. top with remaining peach mixture.
• bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• mix together:
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine peaches, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. toss to coat evenly, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish. bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. blend in butter with your fingertips, or a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse meal. stir in water until just combined.
• remove peaches from oven, and drop spoonfuls of topping over them. sprinkle entire cobbler with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. bake until topping is golden, about 30 minutes.