Braille Monitor                                                                                                            January 2005

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Recipes

This month's recipes come from members of the National Federation of the Blind of Wyoming.

Hot Mulled Cider or Other Drinks

by Tamara Kearney

Tammy Kearney is president of the NFB of Wyoming.

Ingredients:

2 quarts cider or apple juice (half can be cranberry juice)
2 two-inch cinnamon sticks, broken
8 whole cloves
1/2 cup sugar (optional)

Method: Combine all ingredients in a large pan and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for ten minutes. Strain immediately or leave spices in liquid to heighten the spicy taste. Reheat or keep warm until ready to serve. If desired, sprinkle each serving with grated nutmeg. Serves eight to twelve people.

Rocky Road Fudge

by Tamara Kearney

Ingredients:

12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 small bag mini marshmallows
1 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Method: Melt chocolate chips in a large sauce pan. Turn off heat. Add condensed milk. Stir in marshmallows and nuts. Pour hot fudge into a greased 9-by-13-inch pan. Refrigerate to set. Cut into squares. Remove from the pan and store covered in the refrigerator.

Kansas Quiche

by Tamara Kearney

Ingredients:

1 bunch kale, chard, or spinach
1 summer squash or zucchini, cut into pieces
A few mushrooms
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 cup cheese, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano

Method: Blend all these ingredients together. Pour into a greased baking dish and bake at 325 degrees for about forty minutes. Let stand a few minutes before cutting to allow quiche to set.

Hot Chocolate Mix

by Susan Henry

Susan Henry is secretary of the NFB of Wyoming.

Ingredients:

2 pounds sifted powdered sugar
1 10-quart package Sanalac powdered milk
1 2-pound (33-ounces) jar Sam's Club extra rich creamer
1 pound, 12 ounce Nestle's Quick

Method: Mix all ingredients well in a very large container. To make a cup of cocoa, combine one cup of mixture and one cup of boiling water, stir, and enjoy. This also makes a great coffee creamer.

Broccoli Salad

by Susan Henry

Ingredients:
1 quart broccoli florets
1/2 cup raisins (fresh or plumped in hot water)|
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 small red onion, chopped
8 slices bacon, diced and fried crisp

Dressing Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise (I use Miracle Whip)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar

Method: Mix salad ingredients, except bacon, together and toss with combined dressing ingredients. Chill at least several hours, or prepare the day before. (This salad keeps well.) Add crisp bacon at serving time.

Ruby's Croissant Sandwiches

by Susan Henry

Ingredients:
12 large croissants
1 1/2 pounds shaved honey baked ham
1 pound Swiss cheese slices

Spread Ingredients:

1/2 pound margarine, softened
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 small onion, grated

Method: Combine spread ingredients and mix well. Split croissants and spread with margarine mixture. Add ham and cheese. Place sandwiches on baking sheet and heat in oven for ten to twelve minutes at 400 degrees. If desired, you can wrap these sandwiches in foil to freeze, but remove foil before heating through.

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