Soft Pretzels

Ingredients: 1 package yeast, 1 1/2 cups warm water, 1 Tbsp. sugar, 4 cups flour, 1 egg

Put yeast in bowl and add warm water. Stir. Add sugar and stir. Add 4 cups flour. Mix then knead. Pull off pieces and shape into pretzels. Put on a greased cookie sheet. Beat egg and brush tops of pretzels. Bake at 425 for 12-15 minutes or till golden brown. Sprinkle with salt or cinnamon and sugar. Enjoy!

Salsa

5 cups cored chopped tomatoes (I leave the skin on)

2 cups chopped green pepper (I added one chili pepper)

2 cups chopped onion

1/2 cup vinegar

lime juice

minced garlic

chili powder

garlic salt

basil

parsley

salt

pepper

I mix it all together and put in jars. I did not cook or process the jars to be canned. We just store in the fridge and eat right away. Yummy.

Sweet Pickles

16 cups cucumbers (7-8)
2 cups onions
3 green peppers
1/2 cup salt
1 cup vinegar
1 cup water
3 cups sugar
2tsp. celery seed
2tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. cinnamon

Soak sliced cucumbers in salt water for 1 hour. Rinse and drain. Mix cucumbers, peppers, onions and liquid. Cook for 20 minutes. Pour into jars. Process (boil) for 10 minutes. Makes 8 pints.

Zucchini & Corn Cakes

I know you are probably thinking I love zucchini, but actually there is just a lot around in the summer and I like to find different ways to use it. My mom found this recipe and made it tonight. It is from Wegman's and we really liked it, but will make a few changes next time.

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3 medium zucchini, cored, seeded, shredded (about 5 cups)

2 ears corn, shucked, kernels removed (about 2 cups) We will add more corn next time.

2 green onions, trimmed and chopped We would also add more onion

2 Tbsp fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried I think 1/2 tsp. would have been plenty.

1 1/2 cups Bisquick

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

2 large eggs

1/4 cup water

Vegetable oil

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Blend zucchini (we drained it), corn, onions, oregano, Bisquick, salt, pepper, eggs, and water in bowl until well-mixed. Heat oil in large skillet or griddle. Drop 1/2 cup batter and spread into pancakes. I personally liked making smaller ones and they would make for great appetizers. Cook on each side until lightly browned.