Apple and Onion Cheddar Burgers

1 1/2 cup apple butter, divided 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/4 pound ground chuck 1 large Golden Delicious apple, sliced into 1/2 inch rings 1 large white onion, sliced into 1/4 inch rings non-stick cooking spray 4 slices cheddar cheese, sliced thick 4 kaiser rolls In a large…

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Spiced Popcorn

1 tsp onion salt 1 tsp dried thyme 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup popping corn 1 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp sweet paprika In a little bowl, mix paprika, thyme, oregano, onion salt and half the vegetable oil. Heat other half of oil in saucepan. When oil is very hot, add popping corn and…

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Nutty Roasted Pears

4 tbsp pure butter 4 pears, halved and cored ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup pecans or walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted 1 cup brown sugar Preheat oven to 400 degrees with oven rack in center position.. Place the butter on a baking pan and put into the heated oven. Once butter has melted, sprinkle…

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Independence Fudge

12 ounces good quality white chocolate 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1 cup coarsely chopped almonds, toasted 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup dried blueberries 1 tablespoon grated orange peel In a large microwave bowl place the white chocolate and milk together.  Microwave on high for about 2 minutes.  Chocolate should be almost melted.  Remove…

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Firecracker Rib Eyes

4 rib eye steaks, 3/4-inch thick 1 T garlic pepper seasoning 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped Cover both sides of the Rib Eyes well with the garlic pepper seasoning.  Grill uncovered until done to your liking.  In the meantime stir together the sour cream, mustard and chives. …

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