Have you been tempted to cook with acorn squash (it just looks so pretty), but aren’t quite sure what to do with it? Same here until I came across this yummy recipe. 2 large acorn squash 3 cups apples, peeled, cored and cut in 1/2″ pieces (about 4 large apples) 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon […]
Continue reading3 cups heavy cream 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups Havarti or cheddar cheese, shredded 2 tablespoons chicken flavored bouillon 3-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced thinly Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 inch dish and set aside. Place 1/3 of the potatoes in the dish. Sprinkle with black pepper and […]
Continue readingIt always amazes me how many different crockpot recipes are out there. Last night we tried this chicken curry recipe and everyone loved it. I used a rather mild curry powder to make sure my 6-year-old would be able to eat it. I did use a store-bought leek and potato soup mix this go around, […]
Continue reading2 cans whole kernel corn, white, drained ¾ cup sugar 1 t. vanilla 1-1/2 T. cornstarch 2 eggs Combine all ingredients well and pour into a 9 inch square baking pan. Top w/ pats of butter. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Corn pudding has to be on the table at Thanksgiving at our house. […]
Continue reading9 cups diced carrots(about 2½ pounds) 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tbsp cider vinegar 1/2 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp celery seeds 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley Place carrot in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 1 minute or until tender. […]
Continue reading2 cups cracker crumbs 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese 1 (15 oz.) can asparagus tips 1 (10 oz) can mushroom soup 1/2 cup (1 stick)margarine, melted Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cracker crumbs & cheese in a medium bowl & mix well. Drain the asparagus, reserving 1 cup liquid. Combine the reserved […]
Continue readingFilling: 3 cooked sweet potatoes 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 Tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup milk or reconstituted milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract or imitation vanilla Topping: 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup flour 1 cup chopped pecans or rolled oats 1/3 stick butter or margarine, cold and diced […]
Continue readingCrust: 1 box (2 layer size) yellow cake mix, reserve 1 cup 1 stick margarine/butter, softened 1 egg Mix together and press into a 9 x 13 baking pan (this is where I warm it so it smooths well) Filling: 1 large can pumpkin the big one (30 oz.) 3 eggs 1 can (2/3 cup) […]
Continue readingWhat I do with mashed potatoes during the holidays is 2.5 lbs of taters ready to mash 1 12oz of sour cream garlic and onion to taste and a 12oz grated cheese of choice. mix all togeather and you have my 200 lb taters in a flash. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate […]
Continue reading1 pkg frozen broccoli 1 pkg frozen cauliflower 1 pkg frozen brussel sprouts 8 oz cheez whiz 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can of onion rings Cook vegetables as directed on package and place in casserole dish. Mix cheez whiz and soup and heat slowly. Pour over vegetables and bake at 350 degrees […]
Continue readingAs prices of canned refried beans have gone up, I looked for an alternative to paying $.80-$1/can and decided to make my own. It’s so simple and doesn’t take much time or effort. 1 bag pinto beans water bacon grease or veg shortening (optional) salt to taste Soak beans overnight. Cook over low heat 3-4 […]
Continue readingThis recipe is SO easy! It makes the equivalent of 2 ‘cans’ purchased refrigerated crescent rolls; or use as crescent roll dough base (will cover the bottom of an 11x15x1 pan), I love using this recipe during the holidays. Recently, I encouraged a newly married friend who has never made rolls to try this recipe…..was […]
Continue reading1 can WHOLE cranberry sauce 1/2 bag tiny marshmallows small bag crushed pecans 8 oz container whip cream Place all items into a bowl and fold together. This is very yummy! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click […]
Continue reading½ cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 cup orange juice 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries ½ t. cinnamon, optional 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugars in the orange juice. Stir in the cranberries, and cook until they start to pop (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat, and […]
Continue reading2 cups mashed cooked squash 1 t. salt 1 cup sugar ¾ cup milk 1 t. cinnamon 2 eggs ½ t. nutmeg ½ t. ginger ½ stick butter or margarine Mix all but butter and place in a 8” square baking dish. Cut butter and evenly space it on top. Bake at 350 for 45 […]
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