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How To Make Evaporated Milk
A few weeks ago I shared my recipe for sweetened condensed milk. Since then I’ve gotten quite a few questions about how to make evaporated milk. The process is similar, but there is no added sugar. By cooking down the milk to boil out some of the water content, you end up with a richer, […]
Continue readingHomemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
Do you use sweetened condensed milk? I use it here and there for baking and every once in a while I have in my coffee. For years I bought the canned version. Then I figured out how simple it was to make at home. I have to warn you, it takes a little bit of […]
Continue readingHomemade Chocolate Sauce
Over the past few years, we’ve been making more and more food from scratch. Not only is it cheaper, and we know exactly what’s in our food, it also makes it easy to whip something up – like this chocolate sauce for example – on a whim. Everything in the recipe, the sugar, cocoa powder, […]
Continue readingFloating Islands (Floats) Recipe
I have been looking for a recipe that my grandmother used to make. She just called it Float. I know it takes milk and eggs and sugar. Beyond that, I am just lost. I asked her once for the recipe and she said she really didn’t have one. I tried her directions and it was […]
Continue readingOld Fashioned Chocolate Gravy
The recipe I am looking for was a chocolate gravy my grandmother used to make in a skillet on top of the stove. I know it had cocoa and sugar in it and it tasted like warm chocolate pudding. It was made kind of like a milk gravy. Thank you, Mary From The Hillbilly Housewife I […]
Continue readingCreamy Pumpkin Dip Recipe
I love a nice pumpkin pie, but don’t always feel like baking. This dip is a quick yummy snack that gives you the same sweet pumpkin flavor without the oven. It’s great served with fresh fruit or your favorite simple cookies. Perfect for the holidays when all you really want is a little bite of […]
Continue readingPeach Pit Jelly
One of my favorite things about summer here in the south is that you can find peaches everywhere… and if you’re lucky enough to live near an orchard, you can grab a whole box of them without spending a fortune. There’s so much you can do with those peaches. We spent a little time this […]
Continue readingStrawberry French Toast or Pancake Topping
This is such a simple little strawberry topping recipe. I love making it to top pancakes, french toast, waffles or even ice cream. It goes together quickly. You can use either fresh or frozen (an thawed) strawberries. Give it a try when you’re in the mood for a little something special for breakfast. Perfect when […]
Continue readingSimple But Rich Chocolate Fondue
I remember having a little chocolate fondue pot as a child. It was one of those simple ones with a tea light in the bottom. I loved getting it out and “making” dessert for my parents and my sister. While I don’t have the fondue pot anymore, I’ve enjoyed sharing the same fun tradition with […]
Continue readingIndian Pudding Recipe
Here is a fun dessert that celebrates Thanksgiving history. Don’t forget to use this opportunity to talk to your kids about the history Native Americans played in the first Thanksgiving while you make this pudding dessert with them. Indian Corn Pudding Recipe Type: Dessert Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 3 hours Total time: 3 […]
Continue readingOrange Marmalade Recipe
There is nothing better in the morning than a nice cup of tea and a piece of toast that has homemade orange marmalade spread all over it. The good news is that making this fruit spread is a lot easier than you may think. Give it a try … I think you’re going to love […]
Continue readingHomemade Banana Pudding From Scratch
1 box vanilla wafers 2-3 ripe bananas 1/3 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Line a 3 quart casserole dish with wafers. Slice bananas layering them on top of wafers. Add another layer of vanilla wafers. Continue alternating layers until casserole dish is […]
Continue readingHomemade Banana Pudding
1 pt whipping cream 1 cup ice water 1 small box vanilla instant pudding 1 small box banana instant pudding 1 can Eagle Brand milk 6 bananas 1 box Nilla Wafers Combine water, pudding and Eagle Brand milk and mix well. In a different bowl place the whipping cream and beat it until it’s light […]
Continue readingHomemade Bread Pudding
¼ cup butter (softened) 1 small box vanilla instant pudding 1 tsp cinnamon 3 eggs 3 cups milk 1 can crushed pineapple 2/3 cup coconut ½ cup raisins 1 tsp vanilla extract 8 slices of bread Mix together butter, pudding, eggs and cinnamon. When you get the mixture smooth add in milk, fruits and vanilla. […]
Continue readingHomemade Chocolate Sauce
½ cup sugar 2 tbsp flour 1/8 tsp salt 2 tbsp cocoa 1 cup water ¼ tsp vanilla Get out a mixing bowl and place the sugar, flour, salt and cocoa into the bowl and set it off to the side. Next, get a small saucepan and place the water and the vanilla inside. Cook […]
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