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Creamy Old Fashion Egg Nog
6 eggs 3/4 C. Sugar 2-12 oz cans of Milnot or evaporated milk Dash of salt 2 Tbsp. pure vanilla extract 1 C. whipped cream (Cool whip will work, but not as tasty as making your own with whipping cream. ) Ground nutmeg In a bowl, lightly beat eggs and sugar. Heat milk into egg […]
Continue readingChristmas Chocolate Nut Bark Candy
1 lb. butter (real butter only) 1 lb. chocolate, shaved or chopped fine 2 cups sugar 2 cups chopped walnuts 1 T. vanilla Put parchment or wax paper on bottom of jelly roll pan. Spread 1 c. chopped walnuts, then 1/2 of chocolate. Set aside. Put butter and sugar in a HEAVY pan on stove […]
Continue readingDelicious Brown Rice Pudding
2 eggs 2 c milk – or powdered milk + water 1/3 c honey – or good pancake syrup 1 tsp vanilla – or vanilla flavoring 2 cups instant brown rice cooked Nutmeg- pinch Cinnamon- pinch 1/2 c raisins 1/2 c peanut butter- crunchy Rehydrate brown instant rice, all all other ingredients- put in crock […]
Continue readingHomemade Cranberry Sauce Recipes
Here are two of my favorite homemade cranberry sauce recipes. Enjoy! Homemade Cranberry Sauce 1 cup water 1/2 lb. fresh cranberries 1 3/4 cups sugar 1/2 tsp. grated orange rind Place sugar in water and bring to a boil.Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.This usually takes about 5 minutes. Wash cranberries well and place […]
Continue readingChocolate Pumpkin Eater Treats
Preparation Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 12 Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package (10 oz, about 40) regular marshmallows – OR – 4 cups miniature marshmallows 6 cups Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal 6 pretzel rod sticks, broken in half – OR – 12 wooden ice cream sticks 1 cup semi-sweetened […]
Continue readingColossal Candy Corn
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp butter or margarine 40 regular size marshmallows (or 4 cups miniature marshmallows) 6 cups rice krispies cereal *decorating frostings/gels in yellow, orange, and white Directions: Take out a big soup pot, put the butter in and put the pot over low heat, and stir to melt the butter. Add to the pot […]
Continue readingFright Krispies Treats
Preparation Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 12 Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package (10 oz, about 40) regular marshmallows – OR – 4 cups miniature marshmallows 6 cups Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal Flaked coconut Canned frosting or decorating gel 36 M&Ms® Brand Chocolate Candies Directions 1. In large saucepan melt […]
Continue readingHomemade Eggnog
2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 quarts milk 2 tbsp vanilla extract 2 cups heavy whipping cream ground nutmeg Beat eggs then place eggs, sugar and salt into a large saucepan. With stove temperature low, gradually stir in milk and keep stirring until the mixture starts to thicken (it takes […]
Continue readingHomemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Are you a sweet potato or pumpkin pie person? We tend to have more sweet potato pies around here, but if you like the more traditional pumpkin one, then this homemade pumpkin pie recipe is perfect for you. Serve it around the holidays with a little ice cream or whipped cream on top for a […]
Continue readingBaked Carrots
This is one of my daughter’s favorite ways to eat carrots. To be honest, I don’t make this dish very often since the butter and condensed milk make it very rich, but it is wonderful for holidays or special occasions. Baked Carrots Recipe 2 lbs. carrots 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 stick butter (cut into […]
Continue readingHomemade Stuffing
There are as many stuffing or (as we call it down here in the south) dressing recipes out there as there are cooks. Here’s one I like that’s based on bread. Most of the time, I end up making cornbread dressing, but this particular homemade stuffing made with bread is very good as well. You […]
Continue readingCandied Carrots Recipe
This simple candied carrots recipe turns into ordinary root vegetables into a delicious treat. These are wonderful with any type of pork or chicken dish. I’m planning on making them for the holidays as well. Candied Carrots 12 medium sized carrots 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 tsp allspice Wash […]
Continue reading4th Of July Dessert Recipes
With 4th of July just around the corner, I thought I’d share some of my favorite simple dessert recipes with you. Whenever we are invited for a cookout or family get-together on Independence day and I’m asked to bring dessert, I whip up one of these flag cakes. It’s simple to make but looks really […]
Continue readingFather’s Day Recipes For The Whole Day
The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. This is never truer than on Father’s Day. Cook up Dad’s favorite dishes, and you will have a happy fella at the table. Here are five dishes that are sure to please a hungry Father, from sunup to sundown. Let’s start with a hungry-man breakfast. […]
Continue readingBill’s Homemade BBQ Sauce
The following is a recipe submitted by Bill Wilson. Many thanks for sharing it with us. BBQ’ing makes any day a holiday! While many can make some darn good Q… makin your own BBQ sauce will give you the edge when comparisons are made: anyone can buy it, few can make. Here’s a BBQ sauce […]
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