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Hi Nancy, A friend called today to see if I still had this recipe. It's one we used to buy at lunch time when we were in high school 52 years ago. Thought some of the readers might like this since it is crockpotable, the last time I made it I used my large electric roaster.

HOT MEAT SANDWICH
18 to 24 servings

4 lbs. lean ground beef
2 medium onions (diced)
2 medium potatoes (diced)
1 C. tomatoes
1 C. celery (diced)
1/2 green pepper (medium, diced)
1/8 tsp. curry powder
1 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. butter

Mix ingredients, use potato masher. Cook at 300 degrees until mixture starts cooking. Then cook very slow for 2 or 3 hours. Mix with potato masher often while cooking.

Add:
1 C. (diced) cheese and 1/3 brick chili last 30 minutes before serving. Serve on buns or sandwich bread. We always asked to have ours on the bread heels with mustard.
Margaret, Tulsa

For Nancy in Bowling Green, KY.
Making SOS is so simple. All you need to do is cook your ground meat, season it as you cook it with a bit of finely chopped onion and salt and pepper and a bit of garlic powder if you like. Stir in some flour and let it cook to remove the raw taste, then add milk (regular milk or canned milk with a little water). Allow it to cook and thicken to the consistency of cream sauce and serve it with biscuits and fried potatoes or scrambled eggs. DELICIOUS !
Have Happy Holidays, Barbara in Corsicana, Texas

Hi Nancy, furry babies and fellow nancylanders. I have a lovely dessert recipe for you. It is simple to make, tastes wonderful and is relatively inexpensive. It is of Portuguese origin and is called

PANE
1 can condensed milk
1 can regular milk (use condensed milk can for measuring)
3 eggs separated
3 Tbsp of sugar
1 tub (1 litre) of Cool Whip
2 rolls of Maria Classique cookies (walmart) or just Maria cookies (dollar store)
1 or 2 cups STRONG black coffee in a bowl
1 9x13 pan or 2 smaller ones if desired

In a saucepan mix condensed milk with the egg yolks then add regular milk. Heat slowly until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly (takes 10-12 mins. Remove from heat.
Dip 1 pkg of cookies one at a time into hot coffee and immediately place in pan, use the entire pkg even if they overlap. Pour the warm sauce over the cookies. Repeat another layer of cookies dipped in coffee.
Whip the egg whites until stiff, add sugar 1 tbsp at a time until absorbed, fold in the cool whip and layer over the cookies. Refrigerate at least 2 hrs but overnight is best.

I received a 2nd set of instructions for this recipe from another portuguese friend after I had made it - her instructions were to fold the egg yolk mixture (cooled) into the egg white/cool whip mixture. Use this as bottom layer, then cookies dipped in cold coffee, then repeat, ending with cream on top. I tried this and like the way it looked when sliced - but both tasted wonderful. I hope you try it, you won't be disappointed.

Merry Christmas Nancy and enjoy some time off, hope everyone has a lovely Christmas.
Marg in Ontario, Canada

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Hi Nancy and newsletter friends,
Did any of you see the Oprah show with Rachel Ray this past week? Rachel Ray made a fudge recipe that is her Mother's, that looks good and easy as the 2 ingredient fudge that has been in this newsletter. I would like that recipe if anyone knows it. I believe it had choc chips and condensed milk but I don't know what else. Thanks ahead of time.
Grace from AL

This is for Lee in Ontario. Here is a salmon cake recipe I make a lot and actually serve it mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes. I guess our husbands have the same cravings. Anyhow, it's very good, enjoy.
Dawn - Cape Cod, MA

Salmon Cakes (Croquettes)
1 pound cooked salmon, canned or fresh
1 small onion
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup flour
5 - 7 tablespoons butter or margarine
Lemon wedges

If using canned salmon, drain and pick over carefully to remove dark cartilage and bones. Finely chop the onion. Using a fork, flake the salmon and then combine in a medium bowl with the onion, egg, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, cheese and parsley.

Using about 1/3 cup salmon mixture for each cake, shape the mixture into rounds, about 1/2-inch thick. Sprinkle the flour on a plate or board. Dredge the patties in the flour, coating well, but dusting off excess flour. Place the patties in the refrigerator and let set for 30 minutes or longer. Heat the butter or margarine in a large skillet until foamy and hot. Add the patties and brown on both sides, cooking about 5 minutes. Remove the salmon cakes from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve warm, with lemon wedges.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings as appetizer or side dish, 3 to 4 as main course

I love the elf hat that was listed in Siggy's Christmas corner.  Although it is for a cat I am going to get one for my dog.  I have to dogs and one is getting a Santa hat and one is getting the elf hat.  Thank you for posting it.
Lisa

Tiny Christmas Fruitcakes
Makes 3 dozen

1/4 pound candied cherries (quartered)
3 candied pineapple slices, chopped
2-1/4 cups chopped nuts
½ cup flour
1 can Eagle Brand condensed milk
3 Tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
Grand Marnier for soaking baked cakes

Grease tiny muffin tins very well. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place pan of boiling water in oven (bottom rack) when baking. Chop candied fruits and toss with the flour. Mix in the rest of the ingredients and fill the muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from tins when done and put on a rack to cool. Spoon Grand Marnier over each fruitcake (repeat each day for three days). Store in an airtight container.

I don't care for these because of the liquor, but some of my friends and family love them.
Tona in Bama

Hi Nancy and Nancylanders, I just wanted to wish all of you a very blessed Christmas and a very happy new year. Does anyone have a recipe for Boston cream cake, using a cake mix? Also does anyone know where I could get unsalted cashews? Also what kind of oil can one use to make cashew butter? Thanks to all in advance.
Mary G. 45 in CA.

I, too, made some of the easy fudge. I used the cherry chips, chocolate fudge frosting, vanilla, pecans, and chopped maraschino cherries (I drained them, cut them in pieces and dried with paper towel). It was very good. The other one I tried was cream cheese frosting, Andes peppermint chips, vanilla, and pecans. It, too, was very good, but I think would have been better with some crushed peppermint added to it.
Zelda in Grand Prairie, TX

They get good reviews/compliments from guests. Because of the contrast between the tart cranberries and the sugary coating, the flavor of this snack pops in your mouth.

Sugared Cranberries
~TNT Recipe

2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups water
2 cups fresh cranberries (discard any bruised/bad cranberries)
3/4 cup superfine sugar (If you can't find superfine sugar, make your own by processing granulated sugar in a food processor for 1 minute).

1. Combine granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer, remove from heat (do not boil or cranberries may pop when added). Stir in cranberries; pour mixture into a bowl. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

2. Drain cranberries in a colander over a bowl, reserving liquid, if desired. Place superfine sugar in a shallow dish. Add cranberries, rolling to coat. Spread cranberries in a single layer on a baking sheet, let stand at room temperature 1 hour or until dry. Yield: 9 servings (serving size: about 1/3 cup).

Note: Store in a airtight container in a cool place up to 1 week. They get good reviews/compliments from guests. Because of the contrast between the tart cranberries and the sugary coating, the flavor of this snack pops in your mouth.
Joan San Antonio, Texas

For Marlene north of North of Houston:

Newly Weds
4 lbs red potatoes
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tsp chopped chives
1/2 tsp paprika
3 tbsp butter

Cook potatoes until tender; drain. Mash with electric mixer. Add cream cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper. Beat at high speed until smooth and light. Stir in chives and spoon into greased 9 x 13" baking pan. Sprinkle with paprika and dot with butter. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Ice Cream Muffins
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup ice cream, softened

Combine ingredients only until flour is moistened. Spoon batter into 6 greased muffin cups. Bake at 400 degrees 20-30 minutes until golden brown.

Dotty, rolled oats is oatmeal.
grannym IL

Nancy and friends. For those looking for the cherry chocolate . Today I purchased Andes Cherry Jubilee thins from our local Longs pharmacy in Mililani Hawaii. These were Andes products manufactured in Delevan, Wisconsin upc code 41186 15340. I have never been disappointed with the quality of Andes chocolates.
Mele Kalikimaka
Merry Christmas JW Hawaii

For Karen T. December 13 N/L
Here's one recipe using Crystallised Ginger. I'll try to find others later, I have this one because I just made it for Christmas Day.

WHITE CHRISTMAS
250 g (8 ozs)solid Vegetable Shortening, roughly chopped
2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons non-fat dried milk powder
1/4 cup glace cherries, chopped
1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup glace pineapple, chopped
1/2 cup mixed peel

Place shortening in a large microwave-safe jug. Cook on high for 5-6 minu­tes or until melted. Add remaining ingredients, combining thoroughly. Press into a foil-lined 8" square tray. Refrigerate until set and cut into bars to serve.
Makes 24

Bob in Adelaide South Australia

CROCK POT KIELBASA
1 jar cherries
1 lg. can chunk pineapple
1 jar sweet and sour sauce
1 c. water
2-3 lb. kielbasa

Cut up kielbasa in bite sizes. Mix all ingredients but meat together including the juice in the cherries and pineapple. Add meat and stir. Cook on slow about 2 to 3 hours. You may want to double the
ingredients if using a large crock pot.
Tona in Bama

Nancy,
In am hoping that all the great cooks on here can help me. I am interested in purchasing a good quality knife set and need some help. The only knives I've used are one that I've purchased $10 for the set, and both sets are starting to wear out. I am hoping the the next "set" I purchase will be the last and I am "only" 34 years old so I want quality. I realize that I will likely be purchasing them one at a time, and expect it to be a nice bite out of my budget, but other than that I don't know where to start. I am hoping to find a great after-Christmas sale, but want to have some knowledge before I go. Can anyone help me with this? I live in a major Canadian city, and prefer not to order on-line if possible, but it is an option. Thanks in advance for the help.
Fran in Ottawa

Kathy in sw Kansas was looking for alternate sauces for her meatballs. A favorite of mine is like Sweet and Sour sauce. You mix 1 bottle of chili sauce with one small jar of current jelly. Pour over meatballs. I do mine in the crockpot as they are easy to transport then.

I'm looking for a recipe for Pecan tassies. I've seen pictures of this cookie and it looks like little pecan pies which I love. Would making this cookie require a special pan?
Linda B, Fairborn Ohio

Hi Nancy. I just wanted to let everybody know how I saved a fudge recipe that didn't set up very well. I made the two ingredient fudge using peanut butter chips and coconut-pecan frosting. The taste was wonderful but it was soft and sticky and I had no idea how I was going to serve fudge that had to be dipped out. My daughter suggested to roll the fudge into balls and then roll in powdered sugar or dip in chocolate. I do believe I have a very smart daughter. Maybe this will help someone else "save the day". Merry Christmas to all in Nancyland. Jean

For Kathy Clark in SW Kansas from Dawn in SW Georgia

Swedish Meatballs
1 pkg. frozen meatballs
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can beef consomme
2 Tbs. dried onion
8 oz. sour cream
1 tsp. Worcestershire
1 tsp. soy sauce

Mix all together well and put into crockpot and cook on low for at least 5 hours. Can be used as an appetizer with picks or served over noodles as a main dish.

In the Dec. 15 newsletter, Barb in San Diego corrected the amount of butter in the Microwave Penuche recipe. Thank you for that correction. I missed it in any previous newsletters.
Barb in OKC

To Betty in Indiana
Penuche is a creamy caramel fudge type candy. Pralines are a caramel pecan patty that is crisp and chewy.
Genie

Nancy, this is in response to Cathy Clark in SW Kansas, who in the 15 December Newsletter requested recipes for meat balls that are not of the barbecue sauce or sweet and sour sauce variety. Well, here's a little different TNT meat ball recipe that may be what she's looking for.
Mr. Myron Drinkwater - Lake Forest, CA

Swedish Meat Balls are simmered or served in a cream sauce rather than a tomato style sauce that usually accompanies meat balls. This is an easy and tasty recipe, one that family and guests will enjoy. This recipe is for 6 servings so for a larger gathering, my recommendation is to increase the recipe proportionally and make the balls slightly smaller than golf ball size. Another possibility is to purchase packages of frozen meat balls from the market or grocery store and prepare a white cream sauce to pour over them after the meat balls have been thawed and heated. If making your own meat balls, they can be made ahead of time and either refrigerated or frozen and then reheated and added to the sauce.

SWEDISH MEAT BALLS
6 Tbsp butter (divided)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup dried bread crumbs
1 cup evaporated milk (divided)
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 pinch dried parsley flakes
1 1/2 tsp all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp tomato sauce
ground nutmeg to taste

Melt 3 tablespoons butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. In a large mixing size bowl, combine the bread crumbs with 2 tablespoons of evaporated milk and stir, allowing the crumbs to absorb the milk. Add the ground beef, onion, egg, salt, ground black pepper and parsley to taste. Mix well and form into golf ball sized meat balls. Heat remaining butter or margarine in the same skillet over medium to medium high heat and add the meatballs. Carefully shake the skillet or turn the meat balls, as needed. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until meat balls are browned on all sides. Transfer the meat balls to a serving platter, dish, bowl or crock pot to keep warm if serving as snack food. Reserve the liquid in the skillet. Add the flour to the skillet and stir until smooth. Then gradually add the evaporated milk, tomato sauce and nutmeg to taste; again stirring until mixture is warmed, smooth and creamy. Pour over meatballs. Yield: 6 servings.

Cook's Note: Cook the meat balls a few at a time leaving space between the meat balls so that there is room to easily turn them as they cook.

Good morning all,
Hope all are ready for the big day (night, weekend). I am, and as excited as my grandchildren. But at 65 I guess I am still a kid.

The other day, I went up to the Amish store in Dalton, Wi---- to get some spices, soup bases, popcorn, Amish cookbooks and other item that I might need before I get back in that area for the summer months. I am using some of the bases, popcorn, cookbooks for Christmas gifts for my girls, who love the bases for cooking, reading the cookbooks, and eating popcorn. As like their mother, they feel their is nothing better for cooking soups, than those bases. I would be lost if I didn't have them. Best there is. While there I bought some cashew crunch (looks like peanut brittle). Was it GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway does anyone know how to make this? It is not as hard as P. Brittle and has a delicious buttery flavor with lots of cashews in it. I have looked for it on line and in some the Amish cookbooks, but am not sure those I find are the same as the one I am eating and it is almost gone. Geeeees it is good!!!!!!!!!
Thank you to those who take the time at this busy time of the year to send the recipe in.
And to you Nancy, and your 4 legged kids I hope your Christmas is filled with joyful moments, warm memories, good health, love and a very special happiness, and above all, Gods Blessings.
Merry Christmas All
Kennelmom in B.D. Wi

Kathy Clark in SW Kansas in the Dec. 15th newsletter requested a meatball recipe. Here is one I have used for years called

Swedish Meatballs.
1-1/2 lb. hamburger
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2-3/4 cup fine bread crumbs
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste.

Mix ingredients together.
Roll into small 1/2" balls. Lay on cookie sheet and bake in 325 oven for 15 minutes or until meatballs are brown.

SAUCE
2 pkg brown gravy mix (dry) Follow directions on package for cooking.
1/2 pkg Lipton onion soup mix

Mix brown gravy as directed on package. Add onion soup mix and stir until thickened over a low heat. If it gets to thick, dilute with a little water.

Pour over the meatballs and keep warm in a crockpot or slow cooker stirring occasionally.
Darlene from Lafayette, IN.

This is for Nancy in Bowling Green Kentucky requesting an SOS recipe.(Dec.15
newsletter). My husband belongs to a local group of retired Marines and one
of them recently passed out this recipe for SOS at one of their meetings:

SOS
1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
2 Tbsp butter
1 cup chopped onion
3 Tbsp flour
Minced garlic, to taste
4 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Brown meat in butter, stir. (My note: I never use butter to brown ground beef. It is greasy enough.) Add onions and cook until transluscent. Add flour, stir and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, soy sauce, Worcestershire and mix thoroughly. Add milk slowly and stir until it thickens. Enjoy!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of Nancyland and to OUR Nancy -you DESERVE to take a break! You are the BEST!
Barbara in Alabama

This is for Nancy in Ky
You can use ground beef, but I use dried beef that comes in a jar.
Melt about a stick of butter in a fry pan, add the dried beef and cook a few mins then add about a heaping Tbsp of flour and stir till like a paste then slowly add milk till it is the thickness you desire.
Serve over toast or even good over mashed potato's.
Trish in Fl

Hello everyone out here in Nancyland. Hope all have a very Merry Christmas.
This is for Kathy in Kansas in the Saturday newsletter. I really laughed at your antics over the toaster situation. I have had the same problems with toasters over the years and I bought my last one at Wal-mart. I buy a family gift at Christmas, I have done this for years. It usually is something the whole family uses and this years it will be a Toaster. I am going to buy the best toaster I can find. Never mind the toasters that are on sale they are the worst.
Colleen in Canada

Thought I send in my recipe for Hot Cider, only two ingredients and that’s it.

The hardest part though is trying to find red hot cinnamon candies, this makes delicious hot cider just had 20 pieces of candy to 1 quart of apple juice in pan, bring it to a boil and simmer until candies are dissolved. The standard size of apple juice is more than 1 quart, so you can adjust accordingly, if you like it sweeter, add more red hots, less sweet, less red hots.

I even do just a cup in the microwave for just me, just throw in some red hots.
Dotty in Humble

For Kathy Clark:
You might try putting your meatballs in a sauce of cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup mixed with sour cream.
grannym IL

Just a question: Is there any way to convert Easy Bake oven recipes to recipes with oven temps that can be done in a regular oven?
Thanks! Athena in DE

Nancy, I have a friend reared in Hood County, Texas. She often talks about the cookies that someone would come to the school and make for them. They called the cookies Wrinkledy Uncle. My friend is just past 70 years. Do we have anyone from around Tolar, Texas who remembers these school cookies? Do we have a recipe available? Any information will be appreciated.
PeggyNELA

Thanks to Jeannie Hester in Henderson, Tx, who, in the Dec. 15th newsletter let me know about the cherry chips at Wallmart. Is your Wallmart a super store? The one in my area is just a regular Wallmart. I wasn't able to find the cherry chips there. I certainly appreciate you're letting me know, tho. I was thinking of making the cherry fudge with cherry frosting and vanilla chips, and maybe add a little red food coloring to make it brighter. Maybe chop some marchino cherries, drained and dried very well, of course. What do you think? I hope you and everyone have a wonderful weekend.

I also wanted to comment of the Snowman Soup. I bought 4 mugs at the "Dollar Tree", and a 6 pack box of Hot Chocolate Mix, and a box of candy canes. That all came to just $6.00. I had to get the Mini Marshmallows at the grocery store for $1.99. I made 4 sets, and it only cost me a total of $8.00, and other than getting more mugs, I have stuff left over to make more.. I printed up the poem that was posted earlier this week, with the cute pic of a snowman on it, and I attached one to each. Thanks to the person who originally sent the idea in. I now have 4 "Emergency" gifts if needed.
Nancy, I'm happy to hear, for your sake, that you're going to take a few days off, here and there, to enjoy your Holidays with your loved one, including your furry helpers. You deserve it. We'll miss you on those days, but no one deserves some time off, more than you do.
Cheryl in Ohio

For Patti in TX concerning the coffee makers - I have a coffee maker w/2 travel mugs. I love it.
When my hubby & I both worked, we would make both cups but now that he is retired & I get up earlier than he does, we make one cup at a time. Have had this coffee maker for quite a few years & find it very convenient.

Nancy, hope you & your "furry friends" have a very Mery Christmas & a Safe & Happy New Year. Really appreciate all you work on this news letter.
Genie from Van, TX

For Patti in TX concerning the coffer makers - I have a coffee maker w/2 travel mugs. I love it. When my hubby & I both worked, we would make both cups but now that he is retired & I get up earlier than he does, we make one cup at a time. Have had this coffee maker for quite a few years & find it very convenient.

Nancy, hope you & your "furry friends" have a very Mery Christmas & a Safe & Happy New Year. Really appreciate all you work on this news letter.
Genie from Van, TX

Nancy and friends. I have to write that I blasted my first turkey this Thanksgiving with the recipe i received my our Safeway store in Mililani Hawaii. It was absolutely delicious and very moist. I believe the time for our 16 pound bird was 2 hours. Perfection. Not a spill in the oven and I used a foil pan with a rake. no smoke in the kitchen ,just good aroma. I have saved the folder with instructions and if anyone wishes I will send in the times needed for the pounds of bird.
Mele Kalikimaka Merry Christmas
JW Hawaii

Nancy this is not a recipe request but a request from your Canadian readers. My SIL was diagnosed with breast cancer this past year. I received a free Canadian breast cancer coin collector card. I am now in need of the breast cancer 25 cent coin. I can order them from St. Louis, but the price is more than what I would like to pay. If you can help me in getting this coin, I would appreciate it so much. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
Karen SW Arkansas

Hi! This question is for Linda in Oregon about the smoke from her Blasted Chicken. What kind of pan did you use? Was it an enamel one? I had a wonderful black speckled enamel roaster pan that developed a pin hole in the bottom that when the pan was heated, the hole opened and out dripped grease onto the bottom of stove and then it smoked so bad. You could not find the hole by looking or when pan was cold. If you do use an enamel pan, fill with hot water and check in a few minutes if bottom is wet.
I tried Blasted chicken and it is GOOD.
Lynn in PA

Hi Nancy, I am needing a really good pumpkin pie recipe to make for Christmas dinner. I also want to wish you, Nancy,a very Merry Christmas!!! Thanks again for the newsletter, it really is something to look forward to every day, and such wonderful recipes. For all the readers "
Happy Holidays!" Joyce in Kentucky...

Hi everyone! My husband and I are taking over for our church, a day a month to cook at the Salvation army for about 50 to 75 people We have always servd. Do you have any recommendation? I would love your input.
Marlene H

Hi, Nancy & Nancylanders!
I want to thank those who sent in the no-peek chicken recipe. I enjoyed the one using the wild rice.
I am searching for a cut out sugar cookie made with Bisquick. I am pretty sure it had almond extract in it. I checked the official site, as well as Nancy's but couldn't find it.
TIA jan in NW PA

Hi Nancy and kitties, hope Santa brings yall what your heart desires for Christmas. You deserve it and I am sure the kitties do too.. to Gerry in New Hampshire regarding the Benne Cookies, I will definitely try them for Christmas. I love those things. We have a cookie company here that makes them and they are out of this world.. But I would love to make these and see what they taste like. Bet they are wonderful too. Thanks and God Bless you and all the wonderful ladies (men too) cooks.
Gloria Farris in Ga.

Thanks to Margaret in Tulsa for the Jan Hagel cookie recipe. I used to make that years ago and had forgotten the recipe. I need to take cookies to a Christmas Eve service at church and those will be the perfect "adult" cookie.

Here's another adult cookie/pastry recipe that I find wonderful:

Rugalach (Raisin Crescents)
Pastry Ingredients:
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 cup shortening
5 to 7 tblsp. ice water

Filling Ingredients:
20 dried apricot halves, chopped
10 tblsp. raisins, chopped
10 tsp. sugar
10 tsp. apricot preserves
10 tsp Confectioners; sugar

Preheat oven to 400°. Sift together flour and salt; cut in shortening with pastry blender till pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon water over part of mixture. Gently toss with fork ; push to side of bowl. Repeat till all is moistened. Form into 5 equal balls. Between two sheets of waxed paper roll dough, forming a circle about an 1/8 inch thick; cut into 12 equal wedges.

In small bowl combine remaining ingredients except confectioners' sugar. Spoon an equal amount of mixture onto each wedge near curved end; roll each from curved end toward point. Place crescents on nonstick baking sheet, point-side down, and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool; just before serving, sprinkle each crescent with a teaspoon of confectioners' sugar. Makes 30.

Terri and my two Westie Dogs, Bennie & Shakespeare
Westminster, MD

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