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The Best Sweet Potato Casserole
2 lbs. sweet potatoes (3c. mashed) 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 c. butter 1/2 c. Savannah Gold with molasses 1 c. buttermilk 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla Cook sweet potatoes by boiling. Drain, peel, and mash. Combine with remaining ingredients and mix well. Mixture will be very soupy. […]
Continue readingDorothy Nell’s Cranberry Punch
Dorothy Nell’s Cranberry Punch Salem, KY 1 – 2 liter bottle of Canada Dry Ginger Ale, chilled 1 – Quart Cranberry Juice Cocktail, chilled 2 small or one large – Lemonade frozen 2 small or one large – Limeade, frozen 1 – 1 liter of Club Soda, chilled Sugar to taste Optional – cherries and […]
Continue readingMint Chocolate Cake
These little guys are so easy to make and yet are sooooo delicious. I always like to experiment in the kitchen, so one Christmas, I came up with this: Here is what you will need: 1 Box Chocolate cake mix, prepared 1 box of Chocolate mint candies (such as Andes) One tub of any flavor […]
Continue readingHoliday Peppermint Candy
4 ozs. cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon margarine 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract or few drops peppermint oil 4 cups powdered sugar Green and red food coloring Sifted powdered sugar Green, red and white decorating icing (optional) Beat cream cheese, margarine, corn syrup and extract. In large mixing bowl at medium […]
Continue readingApple Pie with Homemade Crust
Apple Pie (9/10 inches) Crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 lard or shortening 6-9 tablespoons of cold water (For top of crust): milk and white sugar Filling: 3-4 cups of sliced apples (Granny Smith or other baking apple) 3 Tablespoons of flour 1/3 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 […]
Continue readingGrannys Eggplant Casserole
1 med. Eggplant 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 stick butter 1 c. cracker crumbs (24 saltines) 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 can cream- style corn 1 can whole tomatoes, cut into pieces 1 c. grated cheddar cheese Salt and pepper 1/2 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese Pare eggplant and cut into 1-in. […]
Continue readingPumpkin Pie Dip
1 ounce of cream cheese 2 cups of powdered sugar 1 16-ounce can of pure pumpkin 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg Cream together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Serve with ginger snap cookies and green apple slices. Disclosure: Some of the links […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Cornbread Dressing
2 cakes of cornbread,crumbled 15 canned biscuits, crumbled 1 package bread stuffing 2 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped celery 6 boiled eggs,chopped 1 lb. Neeses sausage with sage broken into small pieces 4 cans chicken broth + water 1 stick of butter 1 teas. poultry seasoning 1/2 teas. sage salt & pepper to taste […]
Continue readingReal Homemade Green Bean Casserole
1 small onion, diced 4 oz. fresh mushrooms, diced 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained 2 Tbsp cooking oil 4 Tbsp butter 1/4 cup flour 1 cup milk 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tsp soy sauce 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen French-style green beans, thawed, drained […]
Continue readingHolley Buttermilk Pie
Holley Pie aka Buttermilk Pie 2 1/4 c. sugar 1 1/2 sticks butter 4 eggs 3 Tbsp. Flour 3/4 c. buttermilk 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla 1/2 tsp. Coconut extract 2 9” pie shells Preheat oven to 400 (cooking temp is 350, *see note below). Cream butter and sugar thoroughly. Add flour and eggs, mix well. […]
Continue readingCranberry Relish
My family loves this alternative to plain cranberry sauce on both the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays! Very easy to double or triple for crowds! 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce 1 small container sliced, sweetened strawberries, thawed (do not drain) 1 small can crushed pineapple, drained Combine ingredients and mix gently. Chill for at least […]
Continue readingBroccoli Cheese Stuffing Casserole
Stuffing (dressing), cooked Broccoli, cooked Cheese, your choice Make a pan of stuffing of your choice. Steam/cook broccoli on stove. Drain. Put broccoli on top of stuffing, Top with your favorite cheese, I use longhorn. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Until cheese melts. Note: make sure you cook your stuffing first […]
Continue readingWelsh Cookies
6 Cups Flour 1 1/2 Cups Sugar 4 Rounded tsp. Baking Powder 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Nutmeg (I usually add a little more) 2 Cups Crisco 3 Eggs 1/2 Cup + 2 Tbsp. Milk 1 Cup Raisins Pour hot water over raisins. Soak for a few minutes, then drain and dry them. Beat together […]
Continue readingIce Box Fruit Cake
1 1b. marshmallows 2/3 c. canned milk 1 1b. graham crackers, crushed 2 c. pecans or walnuts 2 – 3 c. raisins First, place crackers in a gallon size ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin. Empty into a large bowl. Add nuts and raisins. Mix well. Next, melt marshmallows in milk in […]
Continue readingFestive Hot Punch
This is simmered and served from a slow cooker, freeing up a burner on the stove. 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 quarts cranberry juice cocktail 2 cups orange juice 6 sticks cinnamon 3 Tbsp lemon juice 2 cups water Boil sugar and water until clear. Add remaining ingredients, transfer to slow cooker to […]
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