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 As I was looking through the cookbooks this week, I came across a few recipes that reminded me of my aunt, Priscilla, who everyone called "Pete." As a young girl, I just couldn't bring myself to call her "Pete," as I really don't like nicknames, yet I never called her "Aunt" either! I called her Priscilla, until I was in my 20's. "Pete" taught me how to cross-stitch, buying me my first little kit; she loved to read and bought me my first Trixie Belden mysteries, which was the beginning of my reading the entire series; and she loved to sew. Pete died about a year and a half ago of cancer, so I'm dedicating this post to her and her love of sewing, cooking and food, in general  .Pete brought these to a get-together once; we're having them tomorrow: Water Chestnut-Bacon Wraps 1½ 8 oz. - cans water chestnuts 1 lb. lean bacon strips, cut into thirds ½ cup ketchup 6 T brown sugar 2 T vinegar 2 T prepared mustard Cut whole water chestnuts in half, no smaller than a marble. Wrap 1/3 slice of bacon around each chestnut half and fasten with a toothpick. Place on rack in broiler pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, or until bacon is cooked. Remove and place in a shallow casserole. In a small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar and mustard. Pour mixture over bacon-wrapped chestnuts. Return to 350° oven and bake 30 minutes. Sauce should be thick but not browned. Serves 8 to 12. Years ago I gave this recipe to Pete, misplaced it, called her to get it, and I now have that hand-written copy from her. Mini-quiches 1 15 oz. pie crust 1 cup broccoli - chopped fine 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped fine 1/4 cup bacon bits, or fresh bacon, diced and fried 1/2 cup green onion, sliced or chopped fine 1/2 cup milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1-2 cloves garlic, pressed ground pepper Okay, I don't have official directions! You bake these in a mini-muffin pan; cut the pie crust in 3" circles and press into each muffin cup. Mix the remaining ingredients then use a small scoop to fill the pie crusts with mixture. Bake on 375° for 12-15 minutes. I think it makes 24 mini-quiches. Southwestern Savory Muffins 10 bacon strips, cooked until crisp then crumbled (I do not like this recipe with bacon bits!) 1/3 cup oil (plus 1-2 T bacon drippings) 2 cups flour (I usually use 1 cup wheat, 1/2 cup white, 1/2 cup cornmeal) 1/4 cup sugar 1 T baking powder 3/4 cup milk 1 egg 1 1/2 cups (6 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup diced green chilies In large bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. In a mixing bowl, beat milk, egg, oil and drippings; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cheese, chilies and bacon. Fill greased muffin cup 3/4 full. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.  If you'd like to share homemaking ideas or homesteading tips at your blog click on the rooster icon at the top of this post. Be blessed, Danielle |
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