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Michelle’s Classic Salsa

Friday Aug 6, 2010

Submitted by Michelle Fawver
Makes approximately 10 pints

12 c. tomatoes 6 c. onions
2-10 jalapenos peppers (to taste) 5 cloves garlic
2 c. green bell peppers 3 tbsp non-Iodized salt
¼ c. sugar 1 c. apple cider vinegar

Chop each ingredient with a food processor, being careful not to chop too finely or chop by hand.  Mix all ingredients together.  Test for degree of “hotness” by adding chopped jalapenos one at a time.  Pack in hot, clean canning jars; seal & water bathe can for 25 minutes for pints & 30 minutes for quarts.

Chef’s Note: Use real apple cider vinegar – the flavored stuff is not the same.  Make sure to have plenty of tortilla chips on hand, as the salsa is even better fresh than canned!  Wear rubber gloves when handling the peppers.


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Barbecued Country Style Pork Ribs

Monday Jun 28, 2010

Submitted by Michelle Fawver
Serves 6-8

3 lb. country style pork ribs 1 small onion, sliced
1 lemon garlic powder

Barbecue Sauce

14 oz. ketchup 5 oz. water
1/3 c. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp brown sugar
2-3 dashes Tobasco sauce 1 tsp salt
dash black pepper

Combine & bring to a boil.

Place ribs on a flat pan.  Sprinkle ribs with garlic powder.  Arrange onion & lemon slices on top.  Bake, uncovered, in oven at 450°F for 30 minutes.  Drain.  While ribs are baking, make the sauce.  Place ribs, onions, & lemon in heavy baking dish or pan with lid.  Pour hot barbecue sauce over ribs.  Cover and bake in 325°F oven for 1½ hours.


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Chicken Cacciatore

Thursday Jun 24, 2010

Submitted by Marilyn Braunger
Serves 6

3 ½ – 4 lb. chicken, cut up ½ c. flour
½ c. olive or cooking oil 1 clove garlic, minced
2 medium onions, finely chopped 1 can tomato paste
1 green pepper, finely diced 2 c. diced tomatoes
¼ lb. mushrooms, sliced 2 tsp. salt
¼ tsp pepper ½ tsp oregano

Dredge pieces of chicken with flour.  Heat oil in large skillet.  Brown chicken on all sides in oil.  Add remaining ingredients.  Cover; simmer 1 hour or until tender.  Serve with hot cooked spaghetti & grated Parmesan cheese.


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Pioneer Stew

Wednesday Jun 16, 2010

Submitted by Michelle Fawver
Serves 6-8

4 tbsp oil or Crisco 2 lb. beef or lamb stew meat
½ c. flour 1 clove garlic, minced
2 c. chicken or beef bouillon 1 bay leaf
½ tsp thyme 1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper 4 medium potatoes, quartered
2 carrots, cut in 2″ pieces 2 tbsp cider vinegar

In a heavy saucepan with cover, melt Crisco (or heat oil). Dredge beef or lamb meat & brown in hot oil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat. Add onions & garlic. Cook for 5 minutes. Add bouillon, bay leaf, thyme, salt, & pepper. cover & simmer for 1½ hours. Add potatoes & carrots. Cover & simmer for 30 more minutes or until meat & vegetables are tender. Stir in vinegar. Add more salt & pepper as needed.


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Zucchini Relish

Friday Jun 4, 2010

Submitted by Michelle Fawver

10 c. small – med zucchini 4 c. onions
1 red pepper 1 green pepper
4 tbsp salt 2½ c. apple cider vinegar
3 c. sugar 1 tbsp nutmeg
1 tbsp dry mustard 1 tbsp turmeric
½ tsp black pepper

Grind or chop finely the zucchini, onions, red & green peppers.  Add salt.  Let stand in a covered bowl overnight.  After letting stand, drain & rinse in cold water.  Drain again.  Add remainder of ingredients.  Cook 30 minutes until hot & lightly bubbling, stirring often.

To seal in jars, place mixture into scalding pint jars.  Close with hot seals & place, upside down, on a clean town until cool.

Chef’s Note: This is better than pickle relish.


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