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Grandma Maxey’s Peanut Brittle
This is the ONLY thing I make for the holidays. But I make over 100 pounds for family and friends. Heat on med heat: 1/3 C water Add 2 C. sugar 1 C. Karo White syrup Heat to 240 degrees, stirring every once in a while. Add 2 C. raw peanuts and 1 tsp salt […]
Continue readingMarinated Ham Biscuits
2 packages Pepperidge Farm party rolls 3/4 pound ham (boiled or country) 1/2 pound Swiss cheese Layer 2 pieces of ham and cheese on each roll and put on a cookie sheet with a rim. 2 sticks butter 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Melt together and bring to […]
Continue readingStuffed Cookies
These cookies were passed down from my grandmother and I make them every year (or else risk being disowned by my family). Dough 4 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 1 cup shortening 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 4 Tbs milk Cream shortening; blend in sugar, add eggs […]
Continue readingNew Years Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Cakes
This is my ‘I’m tired of holiday leftovers, but don’t want to throw them away’ recipe. Great for New Year’s eve, fills you up and gets rid of leftover potatoes. 1lb ground beef 1 med. onion, sliced 1 1/2 cup bbq sauce leftover mashed potatoes 4 tbsp cooking oil grated cheddar cheese (as much as […]
Continue readingEasy Peanut Butter Chocolate Candy Bars
Bottom layer: 1 stick butter 1 cup peanut butter (chunky or smooth) 2 3/4 cups powdered sugar Top layer: 1 cup chocolate chips (milk, dark or semi-sweet 2 tablespoons butter In a glass bowl, microwave butter and peanut butter until melted. Stir in powdered sugar (mixture will be stiff and you may need to mix […]
Continue readingPumpkin Cheese Cake
Crust 2 cups crushed ginger snap cookies 6 tablespoons butter (melted) 1 tablespoon sugar Filling 3 8 ounce blocks of Cream Cheese (I have used also low fat) 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 tesp vanilla 1 small can pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice Topping: Brown sugar (enough to sprinkle […]
Continue readingCreamy Cranberry Dip
I love this recipe because it is so simple and delicious! 1 package of cream cheese 1 can of cranberry sauce Mix the two in a bowl, until smooth. Put in a serving bowl and place graham crackers, fruit, or what you would like to dip. Delicious, fast, and an easy holiday appetizer to feed […]
Continue readingFive Layer Dessert
This recipe is originally from my mother, and is currently popular with my entire extended family and church family. 1 stick of butter, soft 1 cup of plain flour 1 cup of chopped pecans,(plus extra) 1 large 8 oz. cream cheese, soft 1 cup powdered sugar 2 small containers cool whip 1 tsp. vanilla 1 […]
Continue readingWhite Christmas Punch
1/3 c sugar 1/3 c water 1/2 t almond extract 1/3 c evaporated milk 1 qt vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 2 liter clear soda pop-7up, slice Cook water and sugar until sugar has dissolved. Add almond extract and evaporated milk. Refrigerate. At serving time mix softened ice cream, and spoon into sugar mixture. Pour […]
Continue readingPumpkin Dinner
We have this anytime from Halloween through Thanksgiving. I received it from a friend in 2001 and have been using ever since. Its a fun fall tradition for our family. 1 med. pumpkin (6-8 lbs) 1 1/2-2 lbs ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 T brown sugar 3 […]
Continue readingSweet Sour Brussels Sprouts
8 oz bacon, diced 2 lb fresh Brussels sprouts or 3 (10 oz.) pkgs. frozen–thawed 1 med. onion, diced 1 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp brown sugar 2 Tbsp cider vinegar 1/2 cup chili sauce 1/4 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp pepper In large heavy skillet over medium heat, fry the bacon until […]
Continue readingTurkey Surprise Ramekin Bundles
leftover mashed sweet potatoes leftover sliced turkey leftover gravy whole cranberry sauce Take leftover mashed sweet potatoes and place on individual baking ramekins. Place leftover sliced turkey on potatoes, then spoon leftover gravy over turkey. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons whole cranberry sauce on each bundle. Heat to warm and serve. Disclosure: Some of the links […]
Continue readingEasy Pumpkin Muffins
1 15oz. can of pumpkin 1 box spice cake mix Mix together well and spoon into 18 cupcake wrappers. Bake at 375 for about 10 minutes. These are 1 point muffins for those Weight Watchers! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a […]
Continue readingPumpkin Brownies
3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter, melted 1 1/4 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 eggs 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg […]
Continue readingBaked Beans with Wieners
This is my families tried and true holiday bean recipe, although each of us has their own twist on it. I like mine with a little more bite and my sisters like theirs sweeter. Mama likes fewer wieners and more onion. It is very versatile and is just as good cold as hot. This recipe […]
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