Island Kitchen Party

Strawberry Freezer Jam 8 cups (2 L ) strawberries, hulled 1 box (49 g) light pectin crystals 3-1/4 cups (800 mL ) granulated sugar Preparation In large bowl and using potato masher, crush strawberries, 1 cup (250 mL) at a time, to make 4 cups (1 L). In small bowl, whisk pectin crystals with 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the sugar. Add to strawberries and stir to combine; let stand for 30 minutes. Add remaining sugar and stir until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Pour into six 1-cup (250 mL) airtight containers, leaving 1/4-inch (5 mm) headspace. Cover with lids. Let stand undisturbed at room temperature until set, about 24 hours. Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 8 months.

1 medium head of cabbage (cut in quarters and steam for about 10 minutes) 2lbs of lean ground beef (brown the beef with garlic and onion) 1 small onion (chopped very fine) 1 clove of garlic (I use the frozen cube garlic) 1 cup of cooked rice 2 cans of fiesta soup 1 28 oz.can of whole tomatoes with herbs and spices mix the soup and tomatoes together chop the cabbage in pieces according to your choice layer on the bottom of glass casserole dish. Then a layer of the beef with the rice added in it add half the sauce then repeat the layer put in 350 degree oven for about an hour and a half.

3 T.butter 1 c. icing sugar. 1 c. peanut butter 1/2 c. brown sugar. 1 t. vanilla 1- 24oz bag chocolate chips 2/3 c. cooking oil Mix first 5 ingredients until it forms a large ball, make Patties by using a tablespoon form into a ball, pat down . melt chocolate and oil, line muffin pan with liners cover liners with a bit of the chocolate mixture place patties on top of that then cover wit more chocolate. Place in fridge until cold keep refrigerated in a covered dish until ready to serve, makes 24 This is a little Canada Day treat that goes way back in our family hope you like it ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peanut butter balls 1c. peanut butter. 1c. icing sugar. 3T. butter. 1c. rice krispies. 1 package chocolate chips. 1 oz parowax.(parafin wax) mix the first 3 ingredients together in a mixing bowl. add the rice krispies shape into balls the size of walnuts in a double boiler melt the chocolate chips and parowax dip balls in the choco...

4 large strawberries, fresh or frozen. 1/2 c. plain yogurt 1 ripe banana 5 ice cubes Put all ingredients into blender. Blend until smoothie consistency pour into dish and enjoy makes 2 note: When Kelli was pregnant with Nate this was her favourite!

Candy Apples, Ingredients: 6 apples, 3/4 cup and 2 teaspoons white sugar. 1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon light corn syrup. 1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons water. 4 drops red food coloring. Directions: Lightly grease cookie sheets. Insert craft sticks into whole, stemmed apples. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Heat to 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads. Remove from heat and stir in food coloring. Holding apple by its stick, dip in syrup and remove and turn to coat evenly. Place on prepared sheets to harden.

Here Is The Recipe For These Yummy Chocolate Chip Cookies. Preheat oven to 375, line baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir together:1 cup of all purpose flour. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cream together1/2 cup of golden crisco. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup lightly packed brown sugar. Beat in 1 egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy stir in dry ingredients and fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips place on baking sheet 2 inches apart and bake for 8-10 min. Makes 2 Dozen

Ingredients: 2 eggs. 1/2C.Milk. 1/2 tsp. vanilla. 1/8 tsp. cinnamon. 6 slices bread. 1 tbsp. (or more, as needed) butter,maple syrup, jam, or powdered sugar (for topping)Put the oven on to Warm. Beat eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon in a shallow bowl or small baking pan. Dip bread into egg mixture and coat both sides. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add bread in batches and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Add more butter as needed. Keep the cooked slices warm in the oven until all the toast is ready.Serve the toast warm with syrup, jam, or powdered sugar.