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Cranberry Bars
I don’t remember from where I got this recipe; but I always make it during Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Cranberry Bars Filling: 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup […]
Continue readingLemon Meltaways
A picture perfect Christmas cookie from the Oregonian in 2005. They really do melt in your mouth. Yield is about 3 dozen. 3/4 c butter (1-1/2 cubes) 1/3 c powdered sugar 1/2 c cornstarch 1 1/4 c all purpose flour 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 Tablespoon lemon juice ICING 1/4 c butter (1/2 cube) […]
Continue readingCoconut-Cranberry Chews
Guaranteed to add at least 1 inch to your waist and probably 2 inches to your hips…but a wonderful chewy,rich Christmas cookie from the Oregonian in 2004 1-1/2 c butter (3 sticks)(no margerine) 2 c granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon grated orange zest 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg 3-1/4 c all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking […]
Continue readingVeggie Mac & Chees with Tuna
Prepare a Mac & cheese as directed on box (I use store bought think & Creamy), add a cup of mixed veggies thawed or cooked with macaroni last minute. Add a handful of grated Cheddar cheese and drained tuna. Mix it all up and bake 20 min. Sprinkle another handful of cheese on top and […]
Continue readingCrockpot Spicy Apple Betty
3 pounds of crisp cooking apples 10 slices of hearty bread, crusts cut off and then bread cubed1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg pinch of salt 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted Wash the apples really well. You don’t need to peel them – I don’t. Cut each apple into eight wedges, and […]
Continue readingCrockpot Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Dessert
2 1/2 cups brownie mix (about half of a 20 oz box) 1 egg 1/4 cup good peanut butter 1 tablespoon soft margarine 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup chocolate chips 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa Spray your crockpot liner with a nonstick cooking spray or just rub some butter all […]
Continue readingCrockpot Perfect Praline Cheesecake
Crust: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, packed 3 Tablespoons butter, melted Filling: 16 ounce pkg. cream cheese, at room temperature 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1/4 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 Tablespoon flour Optional: garnish with pecan halves on top of […]
Continue readingNo Bake Cookies
This recipe was always a hit during my childhood. When mom would make these cookies, we knew we were in for a treat! 2 cups sugar 4 Tbsp. Cocoa 1 stick of butter 1/2 cup milk Mix together milk, sugar,and cocoa in a sauce pan until blended. Add stick of butter and stir over medium […]
Continue readingRoasted Coconut Pecan Cookies
2 stick butter 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 2cups self-rising flour 1 cup roasted coconut 1 cup roasted pecans 1 tablespoons flavoring suggestions: rum, vanilla,coconut chop pecans then place on baking pan with coconut, place in 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes. mix butter, sugar eggs and flavoring, then slowly mix in flour and […]
Continue readingEasy Peanut Butter Cookies
Here’s a very simple peanut butter cookie recipe. Fun to make with the kids around the holidays. 1 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg Mix ingredients together. roll into 24 balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. press down with a fork. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes. cool on wire rack. […]
Continue readingCrockpot Mini Brewed Meatballs
Meatballs: 3 lbs. lean ground beef 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs (use seasoned bread crumbs if you like) 3 eggs 2 to 3 tablespoons cooking oil to fry meatballs Sauce: 1 (12 ounce) can/bottle of good beer 1 (12 ounce) can/bottle spicy tomato juice 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 […]
Continue readingCrockpot Cajun Style Pecan Snacks
1 pound pecan halves 1/4 cup melted butter 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt Mix all your spices together well in a small bowl. Pour the melted butter into […]
Continue readingCrockpot Tangy Apple Sausage Appetizer
2 lbs apple smoked/flavored sausage links (or your favorite smoked sausage links), cut into bite size. 2 Granny Smith apples, or similar crisp, tart apple, cut into bite size chunks 1 medium sweet onion, cut into bite size chunks 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons spicy mustard, like Dijon or Cajun style 3 tablespoons brown […]
Continue readingCrockpot Artichoke & Tangy Cheese Dip
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon grated onion 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1 cup artichoke hearts, drained and diced small 1/4 cup roasted red pepper, chopped fine (optional) 2 Tablespoons finely chopped green onion or chives for […]
Continue readingHot Turkey Sandwiches From The Crockpot
Everybody makes the usual cold turkey and mayonnaise sandwiches the day after Thanksgiving. This year, why don’t your surprise your family with these hot turkey sandwiches from the crockpot. They are cheesy, delicious and a huge hit at our house. My six year old things this is by far the best way to eat turkey. […]
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