Peel and core about 2 1/2 pouds pears.Peel oranges, remove seeds and any loose membrane. (I used \"juice\" oranges, not navels, for a more intense flavor.).Grind or chop pears and oranges very fine. ...
Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F, and grease a cookie sheet, of cover it with wax paper.Cream the sugar, shortening/butter/margarine and vanilla.In a separate bowl, sift the flour, salt and soda and a ...
Clean cucumbers in cold water.Place water, vinegar, sugar, salt in large pot.Place sprigs of dill (stems and all) and pickling spices in cheesecloth. Knot the cheesecloth and place in pot with the r ...
Prepare the tomatoes: if the tomatoes are less than 3 inches in diameter, cut them into 1/4 inch slices. If they are greater than 3 inches in diameter, cut them in 1/4 inch slices, and then cut the ...
Put waterbath canner on, and bring to a boil. Wash, rinse and sterilize 8 jars, lids and rings. (I put my jars and rings in a 225 F oven and the lids in a small pot of water)Crush berries, one layer ...
Combine cider vinegar, water and pickling salt in a large pan. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature.Prepare 4 quart jars by putting your desired amount of dill, garl ...
Peel ginger and slice very thin on a slicer with the grain.Bring a pot of water to a boil then pour over the ginger and allow to stand for 10 minutes off of the heat.Drain the water.Combine all othe ...
Simmer the three above ingredients in 1 pint (2 cups of water) for 20 minutes.Let stand for 1/2 hour.Strain through a sieve pressing well.Then, add enough water to the simmered ingredients to bring ...
Cook pasta ala dente and drain.Add remaining ingredients and stir gently.Chill.NOTE: I have also made this salad using diced pepperoni (about 1/2 cup) in place of the chicken.If you use the full 2 c ...
Heat 1 tbsp of the butter with the shallots in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until the shallots are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the white wine and reduce to two tablespoons. Set the cranberri ...