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Christmas Nut Roll
Dough: 7 cup flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 c shortening 4 egg yolks 4 T sugar 1 can evap milk 1 tsp salt 1 pkg dry yeast – (dissolve in 1/2 c warm water ) Mix together – refrigerate dough overnight Filling: 2 1/2 Lbs ground walnuts 2 C sugar 4 egg whites –beaten […]
Continue readingChicken Noodles and Mixed Veggies Skillet
Bag of pasta noodles (any kind) Can of Mushroom soup Frozen veggies (any kind – I use mixed veggies) 1 pound of ground chicken or beef onion 1/2 cup milk salt and pepper to taste In a frying pan cook onion until tender, add ground chicken or beef and cook through. Meanwhile, cook pasta to […]
Continue readingCrockpot Chicken and Herb Dressing
4-5 chicken breasts 1 8 inch pan cornbread, crumbled 8 slices white bread, crumbled 1 onion, chopped 1 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 4 eggs 2 cans cream of chicken soup 48 oz chicken broth (canned or from cooking chicken) 8 oz can sliced mushrooms 2 TBS butter Boil, debone, […]
Continue readingRussian Tea
2 1/2 cups pineapple Juice juice of 6 oranges & 3 lemons 8 whole cloves 4 cinnamon sticks 2 quarts water, divided 2 cups sugar 3 teabags Simmer 1 quart of water, sugar, cinnamon & cloves for 5 minutes. In a separate pan, simmer 1 quart of water with the teabags- do not boil. Then […]
Continue readingYams and Pineapple
I am not sure where this recipe originated, but I can’t remember my mom making yams in any other form. It has been a family favorite for as long as I can remember. Especially if you don’t care for normal candied yams made with marshmallows. 2 cans of yams 2 cans of cubed pineapple 1 […]
Continue readingGrandma’s Toffee
I’ve always looked forward to when Grandma (and later Mom) would make this candy. The only other candy that comes close is Heath bars, which I cannot always find. This is so yummy. GRANDMA’S TOFFEE 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter 2 Tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup finely chopped […]
Continue readingCheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole
This is a yummy casserole that’s fancy enough for the Holiday table, but simple enough to put together as a weekday side dish. It’s full of flavor and more importantly very cheesy. It’s been a big hit with any kid I’ve served … even those that usually refuse to eat their broccoli. A few weeks […]
Continue readingPTA Special Cookies
1 3/4 c. flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 c. margarine 3/4 c. sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1 (9oz box) None Such Mincemeat 1 egg white, slightly beaten 1/4 c. sugar Mix flour, baking powder and salt in mixing bowl. In separate bowl, cream margarine, 3/4 c. sugar, 1 […]
Continue readingTake Everywhere Cool and Creamy Pies
2 Frozen pie crusts – thawed 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 8 oz cream cheese 8 to 12 oz Cool Whip 1/2 box confectioners sugar Toppings of your choice; I have used chocolate pudding, butterscotch pudding, cherry pie filling, blueberry pie filling, strawberry pie filling, whatever your bunch likes. Spread and press chopped nuts into […]
Continue readingStrawberry Butter
This is one of our favorite items which we only serve at Thanksgiving, and sometimes at Christmas. This simple to prepare recipe tastes wonderful spread on Pumpkin Bread, Nut Breads, Muffins, or even just plain white bread! It is important the ingredients are at room temperature before preparing, or the butter will not be smooth. […]
Continue readingItalian Christmas Fig Cookies
Cuccidati or Bucci – Italian Fig Cookies Filling: 1 cup packed soft dried Mission figs (8 oz), hard tips discarded 3/4 cup raisins 3/4 cup mild honey 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 1 tbsp. Ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. freshly grated […]
Continue readingEasiest Green Bean Casserole
My favorite recipe is green bean casserole. I just mix 2 cans of green beans with a can of cream of soup and half the fried onions. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes remove add the rest of the onions to the top and bake for another 5 minutes. Ta da… an easy side […]
Continue readingSweet Potato Sticks
This is so easy I almost hesitate to call it a “recipe”. But it is very easy, delicious, healthy and kid friendly. It’s easiest if you pick out smaller, more uniformly sized sweet potato, the ones that are long as opposed to fat. Wash the outsides and slice them lengthwise into sticks/ wedges. Place on […]
Continue readingLazy Logs
1/2 C Butter 2 oz unsweetened chocolate 2 C flour 3/4 C sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 egg 1/4 tsp salt Melt butter and chocolate in saucepan. Cool. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Shape dough into rolls 3/4 inch in diameter. Wrap in wax paper. Chill several hours or overnight. Cut into 2 inch logs; […]
Continue readingProvolone Cheese Torta
1/2 pound thinly sliced Provolone cheese (round slices) 2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1 garlic clove, pressed Pinch of white pepper Salt to taste 1/2 cup marinated artichokes, drained and chopped 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped Line a 7 inch round spring form pan with […]
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