Rinse raisins & dried apricot halves under cold water, then place in a bowl, cover with 1 quart of cold water & let soak 2-3 hours.Put nuts in a bowl & cover with boiling water & let soak 45 minutes ...
Combine milk and powdered milk in crockpot set on high; heat until temperature reaches 200 degrees F. (A small sauce pan can be used, however watch carefully that the milk does not burn.).Allow milk ...
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.In another bowl combine butter, sugar and eggs; mix well.Add maple syrup and buttermilk.Stir in d ...
Soak the cod in cold water to cover for 12 hours, changing the water 2 or 3 times. Drain. Place in saucepan cover with water and bring just to a boil. Drain, remove the skin and bones, shred the fle ...
Combine vinegar and sugar in a small nonreactive saucepan.Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until mixture is syrupy and reduced to about 1/2 cup.Remove f ...
Cut stems off persimmons and peel.Cut into 1 inch wedges, disarding seeds.Cut onions and peppers into 1/2 inch squares.Peel and mince garlic.Mash chilies.In a large pan bring garlic, chili, water, v ...
Place 1 gallon of sliced okra a large pot and just cover with water.Add the salt and vinegar.Cook the okra until it changes color and turn the fire off. If cooking on electric remove from the burner ...
Place tomatoes in a wire basket and lower into a large saucepot of boiling water.Blanch tomatoes 30 to 60 seconds or until skins start to crack.Remove from boiling water.Dip immediately into cold wa ...
Place squash and potatoes into Dutch oven and pour enough water over to cover. Bring to boil. Reduce to simmer and add dried fruits, honey, sugar, lemon juice and rind, and spices. Stir to mix. Cove ...
In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar and vanilla; set aside.In a small bowl, gradually add milk to dry whipped topping mix; stir or whisk until well mixed.Gradually whisk into peanut ...