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Republican congressional candidate Jason Smith missed three-fifths of the votes taken in the Missouri House of Representatives before the final day of the session. His Democratic opponent Steve Hodges was present...
Republican congressional candidate Jason Smith missed three-fifths of the votes taken in the Missouri House of Representatives before the final day of the session. His Democratic opponent Steve Hodges was present more often,...
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Branson officials say they are cautiously optimistic about this year's tourist season even though the city continues to recover from a 2012 tornado and the loss of two of its biggest stars.
Branson officials say they are cautiously optimistic about this year's tourist season even though the city continues to recover from a 2012 tornado and the loss of two of its biggest stars.
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This week's Heartland Cook comes from Perryville, Missouri. Sue Lukefahr's recipe has roots. Her carrot cookies are a family tradition. Sue says her mother always baked them for her, she baked them for her kids, and she expects her kids will bake them for their kids. For Sue, all the memories tied to this easy- to-make treat have made it her favorite recipe. Plus, they're really tasty too!
Sue's Carrot Cookies
Ingredients:
1/2 cup or 1 stick of melted margarine
1 cup of sugar
1 egg
1 can carrots (or 1 cup cooked fresh carrots)
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt (for cooked carrots, use 1 tsp. of salt)
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix the melted margarine, sugar and egg. Drain one can of carrots and mash into mixture with potato masher or fork. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and add to mixture. If using cooked fresh carrots, add 1 teaspoon of salt). Add vanilla and lemon juice if desired.
Drop teaspoon-sized balls of cookie dough on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes.
Frost when cookies have cooled completely.
Sue's Simple Frosting Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 Tablespoon Milk or water
Directions:
Mix frosting to the consistency of a thick batter. Spoon on top of cookies.
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Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.
The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.
The StormTeam Digital Doppler image will be updated approx. every 5 minutes. This is a screen capture of what the StormTeam is looking at. So from time to time, the image might be zoomed in on different
The StormTeam Digital Doppler image will be updated approx. every 5 minutes. This is a screen capture of what the StormTeam is looking at. So from time to time, the image might be zoomed in on different
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:44 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:44:05 GMT
Many people in the Heartland have an opinion on an Illinois bill to legalize medical marijuana. A senate hearing committee passed it on Friday; Governor Pat Quinn hasn't said if he'll sign it.
Many people in the Heartland have an opinion on an Illinois bill to legalize medical marijuana. A senate hearing committee passed it on Friday; Governor Pat Quinn hasn't said if he'll sign it.
Sue's Carrot Cookies
This week's Heartland Cook: Sue Lukefahr of Perryville, MO
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