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Slavink

Slavink

This is a delicious and hearty dish that originated in Amersfoort, Utrecht in the 1950’s. Made with ground beef and ground pork and wrapped in bacon, it will satisfy the hunger of the meat lover in your family. Additionally it make a very rich gravy 

Egg Nog

Egg Nog

You can always buy egg nog at the store, but if you want the real deal this recipe is for you! It makes a large batch, suitable for a party. It can also takes several weeks, so plan ahead!

Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin Pie is a classic Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert. This recipe has a little more to it than the recipe on the can.

Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding

This a great and easy way to make dessert out of leftover, stale bread. We made this out of leftover Kings Hawaiian rolls, but a loaf of French bread also works great and just about any bread will work good. The ingredients, and the process, 

Tortellini

Tortellini

This recipe is ridiculously quick & easy to make, especially with store bought marinara. I prefer to make my marinara from scratch, because it is also very easy to do. If using cheese tortellini, I also like to add Italian Sausage to my marinara.You can 

Tiramisu

Tiramisu

This classic and decadent dessert takes some time, but it is very much worth it. This recipe will be a hit with your guests. It is an authentic Italian dish; is it relatively new having been developed about 1970, but the location in Italy is 

Apple Peeler / Corer / Slicer

Apple Peeler / Corer / Slicer

This tool is a real time and labor saver when you’re making apple pie, apple sauce, or apples for dehydrating. It can also be used for pears and potatoes, and I’d like to test it on a kiwi some day. The peeler is adjustable, and 

Orange Julius

Orange Julius

This drink is famous for being a delicious, frosty, creamy treat. However, in our family this was a special treat when someone wasn’t feeling well. There are lots of tasty calories here to give someone a boost and this will cheer up anyone that has 

Creamy Parmesan Ditalini Soup

Creamy Parmesan Ditalini Soup

This is a rich and delicious soup that is also quick and easy to make. Ditalini is a pasta that is commonly used in soups; you could use any pasta, but this small sized tube pasta works great to mix through the soup. You can 

NESCO Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator

NESCO Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator

A dehydrator can help your preserve a wide variety of foods. For the hiker or the backpacker you can make long lasting snacks for the trail. If you have kids, you can make nutritious snacks that your kids will love. I’ve dehydrated foods in my