Author: David Knight

Pepperoni Rolls

Posted on by David Knight

Family-style pepperoni and mozzarella rolls from the legacy recipe collection.

Pepperoni Rolls

Family-style pepperoni and mozzarella rolls from the legacy recipe collection.
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Course Bread
Cuisine American
Status To Try

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pkg yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 4 tsp sugar
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp milk
  • 1 3-ft stick pepperoni diced
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Mix yeast, warm water, and sugar in a clear bowl. Let stand for 15 minutes; the yeast mixture should get a head on it.
  • Mix dry ingredients, minus 1 1/2 cups flour, in a large bowl.

Notes

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Source: Knight family recipe collection

Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Dumplings

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Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Dumplings

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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Status To Try
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Pastry

  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 stick butter chilled
  • 4-6 Tbsp ice water

Apples

  • 4 small tart apples
  • 1 Tbsp raisins
  • 1 Tbsp dark rum
  • 4 tsp butter

Syrup

  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 Tbsp butter

Instructions
 

  • Combine shortening, flour and salt in a food processor, pulsing until it resembles a fine meal. Cut chilled butter into small pieces and pulse a few times. Sprinkle with ice water and pulse until mixture holds together when pinched, adding more water if necessary.
  • Scrape onto a floured board, form into a ball, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Peel and core apples. Divide raisins and rum among the core holes and place 1 teaspoon butter into each.
  • Combine syrup ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, simmer 3 minutes and set aside.
  • Divide pastry into 4 parts. Roll each between wax paper into a circle large enough to cover an apple. Encase each apple, pinching and sealing seams with a little water.
  • Place apples on a baking sheet and brush with syrup. Bake 10 minutes at 450°F. Reduce heat to 330°F, brush again, and bake 35 minutes more, brushing every 10 minutes.
  • Cool 5 minutes and serve hot or at room temperature.
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Source: DessertRecipes.docx

Grilled Fish with Soy-Brown Sugar Marinade

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Fish fillets marinated in soy sauce, brown sugar, water and olive oil, then grilled.

Grilled Fish with Soy-Brown Sugar Marinade

Fish fillets marinated in soy sauce, brown sugar, water and olive oil, then grilled.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Status To Try

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds fish salmon, hoki, tilapia, etc.
  • lemon pepper to taste
  • garlic powder to taste
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Stir together all ingredients except the fish fillets.
  • Place fillets and marinade in zip-top bags, turning to coat, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Grill fish for 6 minutes per side over medium heat or until done.
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Source: Main Recipes.docx

Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese

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Old-Fashioned Macaroni and Cheese

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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 2 Tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded
  • 1 pkg (7 oz) elbow macaroni cooked and drained

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan on low heat. Add flour and salt; mix well. Cook 2 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Cook on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer 3–5 minutes or until thickened. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese and cook until melted, stirring constantly.
  • Add macaroni and mix lightly. Spoon into a 1 1/2-quart casserole and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.
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Source: Main Recipes.docx

Hash Brown Casserole

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Hash Brown Casserole

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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Status To Try

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb potatoes shredded
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 2 cups cheddar shredded
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and spray an 11 x 14 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix all ingredients together, place in prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes or until brown on top.
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Source: Main Recipes.docx

German Potato Salad

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German Potato Salad

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Course Salad
Cuisine German
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Ingredients
  

  • 12 medium red potatoes
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs chopped
  • 2 dill pickles finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley snipped
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tomatoes cubed
  • 6 strips bacon cooked and crumbled

Instructions
 

  • Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and cool slightly.
  • Peel and slice potatoes; combine with onion, eggs, pickles and parsley in a large salad bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat chicken broth until warm and remove from heat. Add mayonnaise, salt, pepper, garlic powder and sugar; mix until smooth.
  • Pour over potato mixture and mix lightly. Cover and chill.
  • Just before serving, gently stir in tomatoes and bacon.
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Source: Main Recipes.docx

Cole Slaw

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Cole Slaw

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Course Salad
Cuisine American
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 head green cabbage shredded
  • 2 carrots grated
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions white and green parts, chopped
  • 1 fresh red chile sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 pinch sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • hot sauce several dashes
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine cabbage, carrots, red onion, green onions and chile in a large bowl.
  • In another bowl, stir together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice and sugar.
  • Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss gently to mix.
  • Season with celery seed, hot sauce, salt and black pepper. Chill for 2 hours before serving.
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Source: Main Recipes.docx

Ale Bread

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Ale Bread

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Course Bread
Cuisine American
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups self-raising flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 12 oz ale beer Sam Adams, etc.
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a loaf pan and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and beer. The mixture will be sticky.
  • Pour into loaf pan and bake 45–50 minutes.
  • During the last 3 minutes of baking, remove from oven, brush the top with melted butter, and return to the oven.
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Source: Main Recipes.docx

Sausage and Potato Soup

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Sausage and Potato Soup

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Course Soup
Cuisine American
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb kielbasa
  • 8 potatoes cubed
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 medium carrots sliced
  • 14 oz condensed milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 6 beef or chicken bouillon cubes
  • water as needed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place sausage, potatoes, onion, carrots and bouillon in a slow cooker. Cover with water.
  • Cook on low for 4–6 hours.
  • During the last 5 minutes, add milk and cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Source: Main Recipes.docx

Pepperoni Roll Sauce

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Pepperoni Roll Sauce

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Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Status To Try

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups onions chopped
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp hot sauce
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Put ground beef, onion, and water in a medium saucepan and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat, and simmer for approximately 2 hours. Add water as needed.
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Source: Main Recipes.docx