Gluten-Free Overnight Coffee Cake

Perfect for Thanksgiving morning. When you have company it isn’t always easy to get up early and bake for the group when you are focused on getting the turkey in the oven. This recipe you make the night before and bake in the morning! I love to have this ready to pop in the oven […]

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Texas Shrimp Dip

This dip may be a little pricey, but Christmas Eve is a time to splurge! I try to get ingredients on sale and store in the freezer. 1 lb. of shrimp cooked, peeled, and chopped. 1 8oz pkg of cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup of real mayo 1 lb. of shredded cheddar cheese small can […]

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Toll House Pie

We love the taste of toll house cookies around the holidays so much that we include the same delicious, unique taste in this pie, too! Can never have too much toll house! 2 Eggs 1/2 cup Flour, unsifted 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, packed 1/2 cup White Sugar 1 cup Butter, melted and cooled 1 cup […]

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Green Bean Bacon Bundles

2 cans whole green beans 1 (120z) pkg bacon 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup brown sugar seasonings to taste Cut bacon in half, and wrap each piece around small bundles of green beans. Combine the other ingredients in microwave bowl and melt till liquid. This should be as thick as syrup. Pour mixture over green […]

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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 […]

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Marinated 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 […]

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Stuffed 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 […]

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New 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 […]

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Easy 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 […]

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Pumpkin 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 […]

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Creamy 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 […]

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Five 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 […]

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White 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 […]

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Pumpkin 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 […]

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Sweet 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 […]

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