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Chicken Salad Supreme
3 cooked/diced chicken breasts 5 cups cooked macaroni 1 Large diced tomato 1 Large diced cucumber 1/2 cup sliced green olives 1 bottle Italian dressing* Mix together and chill. Great to have on hand for unexpected dinner guest. *Add more or less dressing depending on taste. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, […]
Continue readingLight Waldorf Salad
3 cups chopped apple with peel 2 cups grapes, halved 1 can pineapple chunks 1 cup mini marshmallows 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1 or 2 small Weight Watchers vanilla yogurt cups In a serving dish, mix all ingredients together EXCEPT the pecans. Refrigerate at least 1 and 1/2 hours. Add pecans just before serving. […]
Continue readingBroccoli Stuffing Casserole
2 pkgs. frozen chopped broccoli 2 Tbs. grated onion 4 oz. herb stuffing mix (Pepperidge Farm) 1/2 c. melted butter 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup Cook broccoli according to directions on box. Combine cooked, drained broccoli, onion and stuffing mix. Place in 2 qt. greased casserole. Pour melted […]
Continue readingGirls Scout Chili
I am submitting this because although it may not sound “holiday”, it sure helped ours. One year I was crazy busy making our usual traditional Thanksgiving feast. In our new little mobile home kitchen, that requires 3-4 days of juggling what gets cooked when since. In our hectic dance of preps, cooking and cleaning only […]
Continue readingEclair Cake
1 (16 ounce) package graham crackers 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix 4 cups milk 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting Line the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan with graham crackers. In a large bowl, combine the milk and vanilla pudding according […]
Continue reading2 Mom’s Joined Tuna Casserole Dish
This is a collaboration of my ex mother in law’s tuna casserole and my mother’s (who isn’t with us anymore) 3 cans of tuna..2 drained 1 not(drain over your pets food) 3 cans cream of mushroom soup(undiluted) 1/2 bag wide egg noodles Lay’s plain potato chips PREHEAT OVEN to 350 Real easy to make..cook the […]
Continue readingCranberry Jello Salad
Grind in blender or food processor: 1 lb. ripe raw cranberries 4 medium apples, cored 1/2 navel orange, peel and all Pour fruit into a large bowl. Add: 2 c. sugar Set aside. In another large bowl, dissolve: 2 small pkg. Cherry Jello in 3 cups boiling water. Cool until mixture starts to gel. Add […]
Continue readingPumpkin Spice Cookies
Wanna spice things up a little bit in the cookie jar? Try these simple pumpkin spice cookies. The raisins add just the right amount of sweetness. We love them plain, but they are also delicious with the cream cheese frosting. Cookies: 1 box Spice Cake Mix 1 15oz can Pumpkin 1/2 C. raisins Cream Cheese […]
Continue readingCream Cuts
Cream Cuts: 2 sticks of margarine 2 c. flour 1/2 c. ice water With pastry blender cut in margarine and flour. When margarine is the size of peas add water and stir just enough to form a ball. Cover and refrigerate over night. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut dough in half. Roll each portion […]
Continue readingBob’s Christmas Cranberry Sauce
1½ cups Sugar 1 cup Red wine (see notes) 12 oz Fresh Cranberries ½ cup Orange Marmalade ½ cup Orange Juice 2 Cinnamon sticks 1 teas. Allspice, ground 2 1-inch pieces of peeled ginger Zest of 1 orange In a medium size saucepan, bring the sugar, wine, orange marmalade, and orange juice to a boil […]
Continue readingSoft Molasses Ginger Cookies
1 cup sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup molasses 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp ginger 4 cups flour In large mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter; blend in molasses, salt, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and ginger. Stir in flour, mixing well. Roll dough into […]
Continue readingCranberry Salad
1 bag of fresh Cranberries 2 Apples (tart but a hint of sweetness) (Granny Smith or Fuji is what I use or one of each) 2 Oranges 1 Cup of Splenda Wash all your fruit. Core your apples, peel your oranges and remove seeds. One fruit at a time, chop in food processor or use […]
Continue readingBrown Bag Apple Pie
Preheat the oven to 350F Crust: 1 1/2 c Flour 1/2 c Vegetable Oil 1 tsp Salt 2 tsp Cold Milk 1 1/2 tsp Sugar Dump everything in the pie pan, mix it up with your fingers, and press into place. A perfect job for the kids. Filling: 4-5 Pink Lady apples, cored, peeled, and […]
Continue readingBaked Spinach Casserole
We have been making this recipe for years and it’s one that my husband always requests for holiday meals. It’s easy and can be made ahead of time. 2 boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1/2 small onion, chopped 6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 6 tablespoons butter, divided 3 tablespoons flour 3/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon […]
Continue readingGramie Mitchell’s Stand-by Squares
½ cup butter ½ cup peanut butter 2 cups butterscotch chips ½ cup walnuts ½ cup coconut 2 ½ cup baby mallows In double boiler or a heavy pot mix the 1st 3 items. Stir until melted and then let cool until lukewarm. Stir in the rest of the stuff and mix well. Press into […]
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