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Cornmeal Mush - Indian Mush 6 Replies

Today we are going back in time – way back.This dish is at least several centuries old.I can remember my dad (born in 1914) talking about eating cornmeal mush as a kid. He grew up on a prosperous…Continue

Started by Neil Waring. Last reply by AERA D. LEWIS Feb 14.

Fry Bread and Donuts 9 Replies

Going on a Trip – Old Time Journey BreadAlso called Fry bread or Indian Fry Bread (depended on who was doin' the cooking) 3 1/2 cups flour2 tsp salt2 tsp Baking powder1 cup milk Knead until soft but…Continue

Started by Neil Waring. Last reply by Dana Henry Feb 13.

Cowboy Potatoes

Cowboy PotatoesThis recipe is a takeoff of the old time Sheppard’s Pie, but no self respecting Cowboy would ever eat something named after a sheep herder-So here it is Cowboy Potatoes, could have…Continue

Started by Neil Waring Jan 16.

A Good Cowboy Kitchen 1 Reply

So what did cowboys eat? Well it depended on who was doing the cooking. If it was the cowboy doing the cooking most meals were the same, the three Bs, bacon, biscuits and beans, washed down with some…Continue

Started by Neil Waring. Last reply by Stan H Jan 14.

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Comment by Ron "Six Gun Preacher" on November 27, 2012 at 7:46pm: What is your favorite Christmas treat?? Mince Meat Cookies are a tradition in our family.

Comment by Ron "Six Gun Preacher" on November 28, 2012 at 7:52am: Come on tell us your favorite Christmas treat???????I am looking for new ideas for Christmas!

Comment by Bud "Marshal" Stilwell on November 28, 2012 at 2:23pm: Christmas Sugar Cookies
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Ingridents 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar

•1 cup butter, softened
•1 large egg
•1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
•2 1/2 cups flour
•1 teaspoon baking soda
•decorator sugar, if desired

Frosting Ingredients
•2 cups confectioners' sugar
•1/4 cup butter, softened
•1 teaspoon vanilla
•1 -2 tablespoon milk
•food coloring, if desired

Directions:
1.
Combine 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup butter, egg and 1 tsp vanilla in large bowl.

2.
Beat on low, scraping bowl often, until creamy.

3.
Sift in flour and baking soda and beat until well mixed.

4.
Divide dough in half.

5.
Cover each half in plastic wrap.

6.
Refrigerate until firm (at least 2 hours).

7.
Preheat oven to 375°F Roll out 1/2 the dough on lightly floured surface (I use 1/2 flour 1/2 confectioners sugar).

8.
Keep remaining dough chilled.

9.
Roll dough out to 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness.

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Cut with 4-inch cookie cutter.

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Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

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Sprinkle with decorator sugars, if desired.

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Bake for 6 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

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Ornaments:.

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While cookies are still warm, use toothpick to make holes for ribbons to hang cookies as ornaments.

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Cool completely.

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Frosting or filling: Combine 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla in small bowl.

18.
Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often and adding enough milk for desired frosting consistency.

19.
Tint with food color, if desired.

Comment by Bud "Marshal" Stilwell on November 28, 2012 at 2:28pm: Mini Christmas Pudding Treats

Ingridents
700 g fruitcake, store purchased. I prefer a dark fruit cake
1/4 cup brandy or 1/4 cup orange juice or 1/4 cup water, with some brandy essence added
250 g white chocolate, melted
3 red decorative candies, use red snakes lollies
5 green decorative candies, use green snake lollies
Directions:
1
Crumble the fruitcake with your hands into a mixing bowl.
2
Stir in the brandy and mix thoroughly. Add enough of the brandy (or substitute) so that the mixture will easily roll into walnut sized balls. Roll into balls using your hands.
3
Place the rolled balls onto a lined baking tray.
4
Melt the chocolate and drizzle over the balls to represent the custard. Use a teaspoon and let the chocolate run down the sides of the little puddings.
5
Chop the snake lollies using scissors into small slices. Add two green and one red piece to the top of the puddings. Position the lolly pieces lose together, these become the holly atop of the puddings.
6
Refrigerate until the chocolate has set. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated.

Comment by Ron "Six Gun Preacher" on February 5, 2013 at 7:30pm: How do you make Taco's? I use 1 bell pepper diced, 1 onion diced, 1 diced tomato, 1 can black beans, pinto beans, ground chuck, salt pepper, 1 jar salsa(Pace), 1 package taco seasoning. Cook meat drain then add everything together simmer for 30min. It will get thick. Bake taco shells! (This mixture is good for nachos to) Fill shells and top with cheddar cheese and sour cream!