3 c. Flour1 t. Salt6 T. Water1 C. Butter Blend all thoroughly. Put a little extra on the counter top and roll to desired size and thickness to fit your pie pan. From my Sister in Law, Angela. Always makes the perfect pie crust! … [Read more...] about Never Fail Pie Crust
Cream of Sweet Potato Soup
4 large sweet potatoes8 c. water1/3 c. butter1/2 c. tomato sauce2 T. half and half2 t. salt1/8 t. pepper1/8 t. thyme1 c. cashews, split half-wise Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake the sweet potatoes for 1 hour. Let cool for about 10 minutes, then peel off skin and put potatoes in a large stock pot. Mash them with a potato masher–may leave a few lumps. Add water, butter, … [Read more...] about Cream of Sweet Potato Soup
Sourdough Biscuits
1 pkg. dry yeast1 c. warm water1/4 c. sugar3/4 c. canola oil2 c. buttermilk6 c. flour4 t. baking powder1/4 t. baking soda1 1/2 t. salt Dissolve the yeast in warm water. Then blend together with sugar, oil, buttermilk, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. At this point, you may store the mixture in a sealed dish in the refrigerator. When ready to use, let rise for 1-2 … [Read more...] about Sourdough Biscuits
Chocolate Trifle
1 box chocolate fudge brownie mix (no icing)1 box chocolate fudge pudding1 container Cool Whip1 bag Heath bars, crushed Make brownies according to package.Cool and cut into squares.Make pudding according to package right before putting it together.Thaw Cool Whip, if frozen.Open bag of Heath bars. Layer in a Trifle Dish (This one from Target is nice!):Half of browniesHalf … [Read more...] about Chocolate Trifle
Pumpkin Cookies
1 c. sugar1 c. margarine1 c. canned pumpkin1 T. vanilla1 egg2 c. flour1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. cinnamon1/2 c brown sugar1/4 c. milk3 T butter Cream: 1 c. sugar, 1 c. margarine, 1 c. canned pumpkin, 1 T. vanilla, and 1 egg Add: 2 c. flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. cinnamon Drop by round teaspoons and bake on a greased cookie … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Cookies
Mom’s Homemade Soup
1. lb ground beef or turkey1 can Ranch style beans15 oz. can cream style corn15 oz. cans mixed vegetables (1 bag of frozen is fine, too)1 large can whole tomatoes (pureed in blender)28 oz. water1-2 bay leaves1 medium onion, mincedsalt and pepper to taste Cook in a stock pot until all meat is browned. Add in onion and cook until translucent. Drain. Return to pot and add in … [Read more...] about Mom’s Homemade Soup
Kaleidoscope Cookies
1 c. butter, softened1 c. powdered sugar1 1/2 t. vanilla2 1/2 c. flour1/4 t. saltfood coloring Cream together butter and powdered sugar. Add 1 1/2 t. vanilla, 2 1/2 c. flour and 1/4 t. salt. Combine all in a mixer and mix well. Put 6-8 drops of one color of food coloring (orange maybe for fall) on one side and 6-8 drops of another color of food coloring (perhaps yellow … [Read more...] about Kaleidoscope Cookies
Quick Pumpkin Crunch
3 eggs1 30 oz. can Libby’s pumpkin pie filling1 t. cinnamon1/2 t. ground ginger1/4 t. ground cloves2/3 c. evaporated milk1 3/4 cups yellow cake mix3/4 c. butter, melted3/4 c. pecans1 c. flaked coconut Beat eggs in a large mixer, add pumpkin pie filling, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and evaporated milk; mix well. Pour into a greased 13×9″ baking dish. Sprinkle with cake mix. … [Read more...] about Quick Pumpkin Crunch
Hot Cocoa Mix
1 box (enough to make 8 qts.) powdered milk1 jar (8 oz.) dry creamer16 oz. Nestle’s Quik5/8 c. powdered sugar1 t. salt2 c. sugarBlend together thoroughly and store in covered container. Mix 1/4 c. mix with 1 c. hot water (can use milk for a creamier hot cocoa). Serve with marshmallows or whipped cream and cinnamon. Makes a great gift to give away in a jar with the recipe and … [Read more...] about Hot Cocoa Mix
Microwave Pralines
2 c. sugar1/2 c. Karo1/2 c. water2 c. pecans1 stick margarine1 t. vanilla Mix in a 2 quart glass dish: 2 c. sugar, 1/2 c. Karo, 1/2 c. water. Cover and microwave for 4 minutes on high. Add 2 c. pecans. Microwave 10 minutes.Take out and add 1 stick margarine, 1 t. vanilla. Stir until creamy and cloudy. Quickly spoon onto wax paper. From Chris’ sister, … [Read more...] about Microwave Pralines