Aunt Gabby's No-fail Pie Crust

Aunt Gabby's No-fail Pie Crust
Recipe By : Gabrielle Chicoine
Serving Size : 8
Categories : Basic, Breakfast, Dessert, Misc.
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3 cups flour -- (use half wheat for healthier crust)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups shortening
1 egg
1/3 cup cold water

1 tablespoon vinegar

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1. Combine first four ingredients and mix well with fork or pastry blender. Dough should resemble course meal.
2. Make a well in the dough and add all liquids. Stir with a fork to blend. DO NOT USE HANDS FOR MIXING!
3. Press into a ball and roll out on a floured board.
4. Makes one - two crusted pie [top and bottom crust] or 8 turnovers.
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NOTES : This recipe was handed down from Marguerite Gagnon, Aunt Gabby's cousin in Montreal. It makes nice flaky pastry.
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Steve's Microwaved Fruit Pie Filling

Steve's Microwaved Fruit Pie Filling
Recipe By : Steve C. - This recipe was Steve C.'s famous TurnOver Filling!
Serving Size : 16
Categories : Breakfast, Dessert, Misc.
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4 cups strawberries -- * see note
1 cup sugar
1 lemon peel -- (from 1 lemon grated)
1 lemon juice -- (juice of one lemon)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1. In a plastic or glass bowl combine fruit, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, cornstarch, and nutmeg.
2. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes.
3. Stir well and microwave 3-4 minutes more or until thick and glossy like prepared pie filling.
4. Stir in vanilla and cool.
5. Recipe can be used as is in tart shells or cooked again in pies or turnovers.
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Serving Ideas: Use with favorite pie crust recipe for pies, tarts, or turnovers.
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NOTES: Any type of fresh or frozen fruit can be used here, some suggestions would be: raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, apricots, rhubarb, pears, apples, or cherries.

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Healthy Dog Snacks

Healthy Dog Snacks
Requested by Linda C.
Recipe By : Louise
Categories : Misc., Pet
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1 3/4 cups wheat flour
2 teaspoons wheat germ, toasted
1/2 cup brown sugar -- or real maple syrup
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 lemon peel -- or orange
1/2 teaspoon butter -- or Veg. shortening
1/2 cup walnuts -- ground
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1. Combine all ingredients.
2. Knead until well blended.
3. Divide into 6 parts.
4. Roll each part into a log and wrap loosely in waved paper. Freeze.
5. When needed, thaw and slice the roll. (slices should be about 1/2" thick)
6. Bake cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet for about 12 minutes at 375°.
7. Each roll will make 6 cookies.
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NOTES : Any type of nut or seed can replace the walnuts in this recipe.

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Favorite Dog Biscuits

Favorite Dog Biscuits
Requested by Linda C.
Recipe by Louise
Categories: Misc., Pets
Yield: 12 Servings

2 1/2 Cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 Cup powdered milk
1/2-teaspoon salt
1/2-teaspoon garlic powder
1-teaspoon brown sugar
6 Tablespoons butter *NOTE: margarine, shortening, vegetable oils, bacon fat, or meat juices may be used.
1 egg, beaten
1/2 Cup ice water

1. Combine the flour, milk, salt, garlic powder and sugar.
2. Cut in butter until mixture resembles cornmeal – a heavy-duty fork or pastry blender works well for this.
3. Mix in egg then add enough ice water to make a ball.
4. Pat dough down or roll out to 1/2 inch thick.
5. Cut out shapes with a cookie or biscuit cutter and bake on a lightly oiled cookie sheet for 25 minutes at 350º.
6. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.

NOTE from Louise: To vary the flavor and texture, at the time the egg is added, add any of the following: 1 cup pureed cooked green vegetables or carrots; 6 tablespoons whole wheat or rye kernels; 3 tablespoons liver powder; a small jar of any baby food meat.

Remembrances: During the holidays when our kitchen was very quiet and students wanted to learn new methods like rolling and cutting . . . these were perfect to work on.  The results were usually dropped off at area dog shelters, but students were allowed to keep at least a dozen or so of the biscuits to bring home to show off to their peers -- and of course to feed them to any pooches waiting in the wings.

GWH Buttered Garlic Noodles

GWH Buttered Garlic Noodles
Requested by Becky T.


Recipe By : Louise
Serving Size : 6
Categories : Side Dish
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1 teaspoon Garlic -- minced
1/3 cup margarine -- melted
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 pound noodles -- cooked

Combine garlic, seasoned salt, & margarine. Toss in cooked pasta. Serve.
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NOTES: Experiment with different types of pasta . . . This works equally well with shells, rotini, fettucini, wagon wheels, etc.  Try multi-grain pasta or whole wheat pasta for a healthier alternative.
ALSO: This simple, frugal recipe was the one of the most popular side dishes served in our GWH kitchen.  We usually had to make a second batch to keep up with all the "seconds."

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GWH Shepard's Pie

GWH Shepard's Pie
Recipe By : Louise
Serving Size : 6
Categories : Entree
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1 1/4 pounds ground beef, extra lean
1/2 teaspoon garlic -- minced
1 1/3 tablespoons onion flakes
2/3 cup beef bouillon
1 dash pepper
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 can corn
1 quart mashed potatoes

1. Brown ground beef, garlic, and onions in -- stir often. When browned, add beef bouillon, pepper, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, & soy sauce -- bring to a boil.
2. Mix cornstarch w/cold water and fold into boiling meat mixture. Stir until thick.
3. Portion meat into casserole pan (sprayed with Pam). Layer a can of corn, top with prepared mashed potatoes.
4. Bake, uncovered, for 30 - 60 minutes at 350 degrees. Potatoes should be lightly browned.
5. Cut into 6 servings and serve with gravy on the side.
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