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How nice," I murmured. Uh-oh. That hadn't been the"
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Some people said that Minnesota had two seasons: Shovel and Swat. Hannah knew that wasn't the case. The land of the frozen north had four seasons--Fishing Season, Duck Season, Deer Season, and Mud Season.
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Moishe was purring so loudly he sounded like a car with a nonfunctioning muffler.
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had the time to test every single one of the great family recipes you send. Chapter
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Naturally, the air conditioner wasn't working. It seemed the only time it worked was in the winter when she didn't need it. Ditto for the heater, which seemed to work best in the summer.
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CHRISTMAS CHEESE ROUNDS For each cheese round you will need: 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese (measure after shredding, but pack it down in the measuring cup--I prefer a sharp cheddar.) 1 cup finely chopped pecans (measure after chopping) 8-ounce package softened cream cheese (the brick kind, not the whipped kind in the crock) 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions (you can use up to an inch of the stem) 1 small jar jalapeno jelly (I used..
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Moishe, after the one-eyed Israeli general who'd triumphed in several wars.
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TICKLED PINK LEMONADE COOKIES Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position. Hannah's 1st Note: This recipe is from Lisa's Aunt Nancy. It's a real favorite down at The Cookie Jar because the cookies are different, delicious, and very pretty. 1/2 cup salted, softened butter (1 stick, 4 ounces, 1/4 pound) (do not substitute) 1/2 cup white (granulated) sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 large egg, be..
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The butter should be at room temperature unless you live in an igloo.
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Unless he has his own selfish interests at heart. He wants you to get so mad at Norman that you'll fall into his arms on the rebound. Either that, or . . ." Andrea faltered and Hannah stepped in with a possible explanation. "Either that or Mike has the IQ of a small kitchen appliance."
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DOC'S BRAN-OATMEAL-RAISIN COOKIES Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position. 3/4 cup raisins (either regular or golden, your choice) 3/4 cup boiling water 1 cup white (granulated) sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar (pack it down when you measure it) 3/4 cup (1 and 1/2 sticks, 6 ounces) salted butter, softened to room temperature 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon gra..
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EASY FRUIT PIE Preheat oven to 375 degrees F., rack in the middle position. Note from Delores: I got this recipe from Jenny Hester, a new nurse at Doc Knight's hospital. Jenny just told me that her great-grandmother used to make it whenever the family came over for Sunday dinner. Hannah said it's easy so I might actually try to make it some night for Doc. 1/4 cup salted butter ( 1/2 stick, 2 ounces, pound) 1 cup whole milk 1 cup white (g..
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Potato Bake or Party Potatoes Preheat oven to 350 degrees F., rack in the middle position This is another recipe from Vera Olsen ("Hot Stuff") who's engaged to marry Andrew Westcott ("Silver Fox.") 1/3 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon paprika 4 eggs 1 large grated onion 1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick, 1/4 pound) 5 cups frozen h..
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CREAM CHEESE FROSTING FOR RED VELVET SURPRISE CUPCAKES 4 ounces cream cheese (I used Philadelphia Brand in the rectangular silver package-- half a package was 4 ounces) 1/4 cup salted butter ( 1/2 stick, 2 ounces, pound) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups powdered sugar (pack it down in the cup when you measure it) Place the cream cheese and the butter in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl. (I used a quart measuring cup.) Microwave on HIGH..
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JAMBOREE MUFFINS Preheat oven to 400 degrees F., rack in the middle position. 1 large egg, beaten 3/4 cup whole milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil cup white (granulated) sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour (pack it down when you measure it) 3 teaspoons (one Tablespoon) baking powder 1 teaspoon salt Approximately 1/4 cup jam of your choice Hannah's 1st Note: This is a great recipe for using up all those jars of jam with little dibs and dabs in the bo..
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Dilly Onion Rings This is Ellie Kuehn's recipe. She tried serving it on a sausage pizza out at Bertanelli's and it was really good! One large mild or sweet onion (a red onion is nice--more colorful) 1/3 cup white (granulated) sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon fresh baby dill (it's not as good with dried dill weed) 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup water 4 large ripe tomatoes as an accompaniment (optional) Cut the onion in thin slices. S..
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Misdemeanor Mushrooms Preheat oven to 325 degrees F., rack in the middle position This recipe is from Bill Jessup, Charlie Jessup's cousin and he's a detective. Charlie says he calls these "Misdemeanor Mushrooms," because they're so good they ought to be illegal. 2 pounds pork sausage 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic 2 Tablespoons ground sage 8-ounce package cream cheese 1 Tablespoon parsley 1 ounce Marsala wine (optional) 1 pound medi..
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Corn Chowder This recipe is from Marjorie Hanks. She used to make it on the stove, but now that Luanne got her a slow cooker, she makes it this way. 1/2 cup diced cooked ham (or 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled) 2 cups peeled, diced potatoes 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 ten-ounce packages frozen whole-kernel corn 1 can (16-ounces) cream-style corn 1 Tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1 teaspoon Season Salt (see Mrs. Knudson's..
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GOODIE FUDGE 1 cup golden raisins (or any other dried fruit that you prefer, cut in raisin-sized pieces)*** 2 cups miniature marshmallows (I used Kraft Jet-Puffed) 1 cup chopped salted pecans (measure after chopping) 3/4 cup powdered (confectioners) sugar (pack it down in the cup when you measure it) 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick, 4 ounces, 1/4 pound) 1/2 cup white corn syrup (I used Karo) 12-ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips (2..
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The Quiche Lorraine Pie Shell: You can mix up your favorite piecrust recipe and line a 10-inch pie plate. Or...you can buy frozen shells at the grocery store. (If you decide to go the grocery store frozen pie shell route, buy 9-inch deep-dish pie shells.) Hannah's 1stNote: There's no need to feel guilty if you choose to use the frozen pie shells. They're good and it's a real time saver. I happen to know that Edna Ferguson, the head cook a..
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Hannah grabbed the scoop and exhumed the item that Moishe had buried. It wasn't a mouse, or a part of a mouse. It wasn't even a cricket, or a moth. It was a pristine nugget of his new senior cat food. Suddenly suspicious, she dug around a bit in the litter box, uncovering more evidence of Moishe's distaste. By his choice of burial spot, her cat was making a graphic comment about the palatability of his dinner.
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Strawberry Shortcake Swensen Serves 12 (or 6 if they ask for second helpings) To make this dessert, you will need: Pound Plus Cake*, three boxes of ripe strawberries, and a bowl of Hannah's Whipped Creme Fraiche.
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Spinach Rollups This recipe is from my friend Susan Zilber. Susan moved away to New York, but I bet she still makes these. 5 to 8 flour tortillas (the large burrito size) 16-ounce package frozen chopped spinach 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup softened cream cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 1/8 cup dried chopped onion 1/4 cup bacon bits 1 Tablespoon Tabasco sauce Cook the spinach and drain it, squeezing out all the moisture. (Cheesecloth inside ..
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HOMEMADE SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK cup boiling water 4 tablespoons butter 3/4cup sugar 1/2teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup powdered milk (I used Carnation Nonfat Pow- dered Milk, but I've also used my local grocery store brand.) In a blender, or using an electric mixer set on LOW, blend together the boiling water and butter. Add the sugar and let it run for a few seconds. Add the pure vanilla extract and let it run for several additiona..
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Cheesy Spicy Corn Muffins This recipe is from Danielle Watson. She argued that it really isn't a recipe since it's not made from scratch, but we told her that didn't matter. 1 package corn muffin mix, enough to make 12 muffins 4-ounce can well-drained diced green chilies (Danielle uses Ortega brand) 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack) Preheat oven according to the directions on the corn muffin package. Prepa..
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Cream of Cheat Mushroom Soup (This is one of Edna Ferguson's recipes and she named it herself.) 2 cups chicken broth 8-ounce package sliced mushrooms (fresh, from the grocery store) with 12 perfect slices reserved for garnish 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (undiluted) 2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (undiluted) 1 cup heavy cream 8 oz. shredded Gruyere (or any good Swiss cheese, or even..
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Books by Joanne Fluke CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MURDER STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE MURDER BLUEBERRY MUFFIN MURDER LEMON MERINGUE PIE MURDER FUDGE CUPCAKE MURDER SUGAR COOKIE MURDER PEACH COBBLER MURDER CHERRY CHEESECAKE MURDER KEY LIME PIE MURDER CANDY CANE MURDER CARROT CAKE MURDER CREAM PUFF MURDER PLUM PUDDING MURDER APPLE TURNOVER MURDER DEVIL'S FOOD CAKE MURDER GINGERBREAD COOKIE MURDER JOANNE FLUKE'S LAKE EDEN COOKBOOK CINNAMON ROLL MURDER RED V..
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Cream of Cheat Mushroom Soup (This is one of Edna Ferguson's recipes and she named it herself.) 2 cups chicken broth 8-ounce package sliced mushrooms (fresh, from the grocery store) with 12 perfect slices reserved for garnish 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (undiluted) 2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (undiluted) 1 cup heavy cream 8 oz. shredded Gruyere (or any good Swiss cheese, or even..
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M onday morning came earlier than Hannah anticipated. It arrived at four-thirty in the morning when she rolled over on what felt like small boulders in her bed and discovered that Moishe had brought her the contents of his food bowl during the night.
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Even though she knew she shouldn't have, Hannah'd given in last night and filled Moishe's bowl with his regular kitty crunchies. Tip number six on her vet's list of ways to convince him to eat senior fare hadn't worked any better than tips one through five. Last night's attempt involved drizzling the juice from a can of tuna over the bowl and, for a moment, Hannah thought it might actually be successful. Moishe headed straight for his food ..
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There's no way I'm going to let a slang term invented by a scroungy dope dealer spoil my friend's cookie name.
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P.S. If it's not a secret, will you tell me how you got my dollhouse inside our living room last Christmas? I know it's too big to fit down the chimney. I measured.
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Whenever someone told her not to think about something, it had quite the opposite effect. Once she knew she shouldn't dwell on something, it took on even more importance in her mind.
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Why were you smiling like that?" "Smiling like what?" "Like the cat that got into the cream pot."
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And even if cats were color-blind, a fact that she sometimes doubted, he was content with Hannah's appearance as long as she kept his food bowl full.
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Hannah could hear Andrea panting as she started the engine and pulled away from the curb into the swirling blanket of white snow that awaited them. "What are you doing back there?" "Panting. It slows down labor. I'm just glad Norman's here with me." "Why?" "I know dentists take some of the same classes doctors do. And so I was hoping that . . . do you know how to deliver a baby, Norman?" There was a long silence from the backseat and then N..
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She'd fallen asleep in her favorite summer sleep outfit, an extra-long, extra-large tank top in such an eye-popping shade of magenta that she hoped Moishe's vet, Dr. Hagaman, was right and cats truly were color-blind.
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If I ever see a man in a rug again, I'm not going to believe a single word he says! A man who lies about having hair will lie about anything.
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At least she'd finally figured out why the green leggings she wore were called tights. It was because they were tight. Extremely tight. So very tight that she felt like a sausage about to split open on a blazing hot barbecue grill.
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