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Simple Sugar Cookie Icing
2 cup powdered sugar 4 teaspoons milk 4 teaspoons light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract food coloring Put the powdered sugar and milk into a bowl and whisk together until nice and smooth. Drizzle in corn syrup, whisking as you add, then drizzle in vanilla extract, continuing to whisk. Icing should be nice and […]
Continue readingCut Out Sugar Cookies
1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 cups white granulated sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt In a large mixing bowl, add the butter and sugar, put mixer on medium-high and cream together until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, with beater […]
Continue readingSteamed Chocolate Pudding
My mother used to make a delicious dessert called “Steamed Chocolate Pudding”. It was like a really moist chocolate cake – and was steamed in a double boiler. It was my favorite! I have searched the Internet, and her recipe box – but can’t find a recipe. Can anyone help me out? Thanks! Disclosure: Some […]
Continue readingBest Gingerbread House Frosting
We tried several recipes for gingerbread house frosting but this one is by far the best. It dries quickly and holds the pieces together very well, that way the candy doesn’t “slide” down the sides & roof of the house as you’re decorating. Gingerbread House Frosting: 2 egg whites 3 1/2 c. powdered/confectioners sugar 2 […]
Continue readingHoliday Candied Yams
Bake 4-6 garnet yams or sweet potatoes. Remove pulp from the skins. Mash with: 1 can crushed pineapple (drained), 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or to taste, 2 TBSP brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to taste. Thin with fresh squeezed orange and lemon juice (about 2 TBSP each). Heat in oven in covered baking dish […]
Continue readingMicrowave Popcorn in Paper Bags
I posted a hint last year about making ordinary popcorn in a brown paper lunch bag, closing the bag, and microwaving it for about three minutes. It works very well but I’ve since read that the paper bag could catch fire, so it’s not recommended. Just a hint. I bought a popcorn microwaveable bowl with […]
Continue readingMock Swedish Meatballs – Crockpot
1 lb of ground turkey (if you have an aldi in your area ground turkey is cheap like 1.39 a pound.) 1 sleeve of saltine crackers crushed 1 beaten egg 1 half on an onion diced fine pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to taste 1 can of cream of mushroom soup 1/2 a soup cans […]
Continue readingVinegar Pie Recipe
My Grandmother made this pie one year and never again. I thought the tangy sweet filling with a light crispy sugary coating on the top of the filling was wonderful. Grandma doesnt have the recipe anymore, as that was about 25 years ago. Please help me if you can. Thanks. Disclosure: Some of the links […]
Continue readingTurkey Salad Sandwiches
3 cups of leftover cooked turkey 2 stalks of celery 1 can of black olives, drained and chopped 1/2 cup of chopped pecan or walnut pieces 1/2 cup of mayonnaise or salad dressing Salt and Pepper Chop turkey into chunks. Be sure to remove any bones, gristle and skin. Add to a large mixing bowl. […]
Continue readingBaked Apple Roll
6 0z butter or substitute 1½ cups self-raising flour Milk to mix 3 Apples, peeled and grated 2 Tablespoons sugar 3 Tablespoons sultanas (optional) 1 Tablespoon extra butter ½ cup extra sugar 1½ cups boiling water Rub butter into flour, and then add enough milk to mix to make scone dough consistency. Roll out into […]
Continue readingMom’s Holiday Cranberry Salad
1 pkg fresh cranberries 3 or 4 stalks of celery 1 largish orange – quarter to remove seeds 1 c nuts – walnuts or pecans 1 pkg raspberry or cherry jello, dissolved in 1 c boiling water 1/2 sugar – more if you like it sweeter put 1st 4 ingredients through food grinder – peel […]
Continue readingFrench Vanilla Or Key Lime Dessert
I’m trying to find either a french vanilla dessert or a key lime dessert….but not pies. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingLeftover Turkey Curry
1 cup leftover turkey(cut into bite size pieces) broccoli (steamed or boiled) 1 cup shredded cheese (your favorite) 1 cup sour cream 1 can cream of chicken soup 2 tbsp curry bread crumbs (I use chicken favored) Prepare rice of your choice for later. In a bowl, mix sour cream, cream of chicken soup and […]
Continue readingEgg Plant Casserole
This recipe came from my mother-in-law who got it from Morrison’s cafeteria who is no longer in business. We adapted it a little bit to make it even better. It is a family favorite! 1 qt. water 3 c. crushed club crackers 3 lb. eggplant 1 tsp. salt 1 lb. bacon 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 […]
Continue readingCandles
I love scented candles, but even the more expensive, like Yankee Candle, do not have the same scent after being lit. Or some candles will smell wonderful -if you are standing within a couple of feet of them, but do not scent the whole room. Any suggestions? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate […]
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