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6 cups Pioneer Brand All Purpose Flour
2 cups sugar
2 cups shortening
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
¾ cup molasses
¼ cup corn syrup
1 ½ tsp cinnamon, ground
1 ½ tsp ground cloves
1 ½ tsp ginger
1 tbsp meringue powder
2 tbsp (or as needed up to an additional 1 ½ tsp) water
3 cups powdered sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350˚F.
2. Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper or use a non-stick baking mat.
3. Cream the shortening and the sugar.
4. Blend in the salt and eggs.
5. Add molasses and corn syrup.
6. Add spices and flour.
7. Form the dough into a ball. On a flat and smooth floured surface roll the dough into 1/4″ thickness. Cut out desired shapes.
8. Bake the shapes 30-35 minutes until hard to the touch. Shapes must be harder than regular cookies to ensure the integrity of shape.
TO MAKE THE ROYAL ICING:
1. Whisk the meringue powder and water until frothy. You can use a stand or hand mixer.
2. Add powdered sugar and whip on high speed until icing is thick and bright white.
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12 slices Bacon
3/4 cup Pioneer Roasted Pork Gravy Mix
1/2 cup Cold water
2 cups Coconut milk in a can (unsweetened)
1 cup Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3/8 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
12 Baked buttermilk biscuits for serving
Leftover brisket (or chuck roast)
Your favorite Texas Dry Rub or seasoning
2 cups Water
1 pkg Pioneer Peppered Gravy Mix
Bread/toast of your choice
Biscuits of your choice
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2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 3/4 – 2 lbs Lean pork loin boneless, cut into 2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon Celery seeds
1/2 teaspoon each Salt and ground black pepper
2/3 cup Sweet red pepper, julienne cut
3 Shallots, peeled and sliced
1 pkg Pioneer Roasted Pork Gravy Mix (1.41 oz):
Butternut Porridge Oats with Apples
1 cup Water
1 cup Half and half
2 cups Quick one minute style oats
1 1/2 cups Prepared cooked butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/4 cup Prepared cored and cooked granny smith or macintosh apples, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
1/2 to 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground nutmeg
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3 tablespoons (from a 2.75 oz pkg) Pioneer Country Gravy Mix, divided use
1 tablespoon Melted unsalted butter
2 teaspoons Chili powder
2 teaspoons Paprika
1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon Ground cumin
1 teaspoon Salt
1 (3 lb) Frozen boneless skin-on turkey breast, thawed
Gravy
2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
1/2 cup Finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon Seeded and minced fresh red chili pepper
1 teaspoon Seeded and finely minced fresh poblano peppper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Minced garlic
1 teaspoon Very finely snipped cilantro leaves
3/4 cup Chicken broth
1/2 cup Reserved drippings from turkey
1 (1.61 oz pkg) Pioneer Brown Gravy Mix
1/2 cup Cool water
1/4 cup Heavy cream
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1/4 cup Lawry’s Season Salt
Olive oil cooking spray
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2 packages (15 oz) Refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
1 stick (1/2 cup) Unsalted butter
1/2 cup Medium onion, diced
1 cup Yukon Gold potatoes, finely chopped
8 oz White mushrooms, roughly chopped
1- 1.67 oz package Pioneer Roasted Chicken Gravy, prepared per package instructions
1/4 cup All purpose flour
1 cup Milk
1 teaspoon Thyme
2 cloves (1 teaspoon) Minced garlic
1 cup Frozen peas and carrots
2 cups Roasted chicken, cubed
2 strips Thick bacon, diced
1/2 cup Small diced ham
1 small White onion, minced
1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1/2 teaspoon White pepper
1/2 cup Small diced carrot (or baby carrot circles)
1/2 cup Small diced yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
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1- 32 oz box Chicken broth
1 packet Pioneer Brown Gravy Mix
1/2 cup Hot water
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1- 16 oz package Prepared potato gnocchi (dumplings)
2 teaspoons Butter
Freshly chopped Italian parsley
Freshly zested orange rind
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1 cup Chopped Onion
1 8 oz container White whole mushrooms, sliced
1 package Pioneer Roasted Beef Gravy
2 cups Water
1 Tbs Olive Oil
1- 15 oz package Refrigerated pie crusts