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    Beef Tenderloin Roast

    We are planning on roasting a whole beef tenderloin for carving with rolls & condiments. Is there a marinade to use for this? What spices should we put on it? --Frank Hello Frank, I don’t  happen to ha ...
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    Split Pea Soup

    Do you have a good recipe for Split Pea Soup with Ham? --Harriet Hi Harriet, I’ve got just the recipe for you: Pea Soup with Sausage, which is made in the slow cooker. It calls for smoked sausage, but  you c ...
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    Traditional New Year's Dishes

    What are traditional New Year's foods? --Phyllis Hi Phyllis!  What a coincidence!  Susan asked a similar question about New Year’s dishes a few weeks ago, specifically about “lucky” black-eyed peas.  Here ...
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    Pork Roast

    How do you cook a 3-pound pork roast? --Barbara Hello again, Barbara! For a 3-pound boneless pork roast, you’ll want to first roast it in a preheated 450F oven for 10 minutes. Then turn the oven temperature ...
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    Peanut Butter Cream Pie

    I bought your recipe collection years ago and had a wonderful recipe for Peanut Butter Cream Pie. Well, I lost it and was wondering if you could get it to me some how? My husband is lost without this pie!!! Thank you. --Sarah ...
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    Casserole Make-Over

    Hi Betty! My family loves your casseroles and baked dishes, but I’m trying to watch my weight, and also want my kids and husband to eat healthier. How can I “make over” a casserole like your Saucy Beef Parmigiana so it’s healthier and less fatty? --Bar ...
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    No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

    Hi Betty, I have been searching everywhere and I can't seem to find my recipe card with your no-bake peanut butter cookie recipe. Will you please give me that recipe and help me out? I've been looking for it for days now. My dad wants some peanut ...
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    Sour Cream

    When recipes from Grandma's Kitchen call for sour cream in a cake recipe, does that mean sour dairy cream or the other sour cream that you use on baked potatoes? --Kay Hi Kay! Recipes on Grandma’s Kitche ...
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    Stuffed Peppers Go-Withs

    What side dish and dessert could I serve with stuffed peppers? --Beverly Hi Beverly, Hmmm, good question!  Stuffed peppers can seem difficult to pair with other dishes, but really, it’s not hard. Since there ...
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    Tilapia Recipes

    I am looking for recipes for tilapia. --Amy Hi Amy!  Did you know that you can use tilapia in most any recipe that calls for other flaky white fish--like flounder, sole, and cod?  Try these recipes with your t ...
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    Dressing Bake and Ham Puffs

    I had the recipe card for Chicken & Dressing Bake and also for Ham Puffs. But my 12-year-old daughter, who now does a lot of baking thanks to Grandma's recipes, has misplaced them. Can you please share the recipes? The puff recipe was one where ...
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    Dry Stuffed Peppers

    Grandma Betty, We make stuffed peppers about once a month but can never figure out how to make the beef and rice mixture come out moist...what do you suggest? We normally make the mixture from 80/20 beef, rice, and one can of tomato paste. Thanks, --Jerry ...
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