What I do with mashed potatoes during the holidays is 2.5 lbs of taters ready to mash 1 12oz of sour cream garlic and onion to taste and a 12oz grated cheese of choice. mix all togeather and you have my 200 lb taters in a flash. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate […]
Continue reading1 pkg frozen broccoli 1 pkg frozen cauliflower 1 pkg frozen brussel sprouts 8 oz cheez whiz 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can of onion rings Cook vegetables as directed on package and place in casserole dish. Mix cheez whiz and soup and heat slowly. Pour over vegetables and bake at 350 degrees […]
Continue readingAs prices of canned refried beans have gone up, I looked for an alternative to paying $.80-$1/can and decided to make my own. It’s so simple and doesn’t take much time or effort. 1 bag pinto beans water bacon grease or veg shortening (optional) salt to taste Soak beans overnight. Cook over low heat 3-4 […]
Continue readingThis recipe is SO easy! It makes the equivalent of 2 ‘cans’ purchased refrigerated crescent rolls; or use as crescent roll dough base (will cover the bottom of an 11x15x1 pan), I love using this recipe during the holidays. Recently, I encouraged a newly married friend who has never made rolls to try this recipe…..was […]
Continue reading1 can WHOLE cranberry sauce 1/2 bag tiny marshmallows small bag crushed pecans 8 oz container whip cream Place all items into a bowl and fold together. This is very yummy! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click […]
Continue reading½ cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 cup orange juice 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries ½ t. cinnamon, optional 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugars in the orange juice. Stir in the cranberries, and cook until they start to pop (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat, and […]
Continue reading2 cups mashed cooked squash 1 t. salt 1 cup sugar ¾ cup milk 1 t. cinnamon 2 eggs ½ t. nutmeg ½ t. ginger ½ stick butter or margarine Mix all but butter and place in a 8” square baking dish. Cut butter and evenly space it on top. Bake at 350 for 45 […]
Continue reading1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed 2 Tbsp butter or margarine 2 tsp brown sugar (more or less to taste) salt and pepper to taste dash fresh ground nutmeg (optional) Boil squash cubes until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Mash as you would for potatoes, then add remaining ingredients. Serve hot. This is a yummy […]
Continue readingDoes anyone have a method for removing all the pebbles from pinto & other dried beans? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingMy former Grandmother-in-law made tomato preserves and they were SO good. Can’t find a recipe anywhere. Help if you can! Thanx, Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingMy DH does not tolerate tomatoes (actually his tummy is the culprit). Does anyone have any ideas for a substitution in recipes? Thanks! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingI adore mincemeat pies, cookies, etc. However, the cost is very prohibitive to be able to indulge. My grandmother used to make mincemeat with hamburger, I did not like that, but am looking for a mincemeat recipe that will not need to be aged for months before using, therefore, no booze in it. Any suggestions? […]
Continue readingI lived in colorado for several years and there they make green chili and put it on every thing it is soooo good does anyone have a recipe they would share? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click […]
Continue readingFor over 30 years, my husband and I have used a Weber Kettle to cook our turkeys. (For those of you who may not know, a Weber Kettle is sort of a round type charcoal grill). We use regular charcoal, put on opposite sides of the grill rack with a drip pan in between. Clean […]
Continue readingMy mother in law used to make something she called “milk toast”, but it was far more than just heated mild over toast. She no longer remembers even making it, let alone how she did it. It was something like a white sauce with small squares or chunks of toast. It was very good, very […]
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