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
Rose’s Buttermilk Pie
1 1/2 c. sugar plus 3 T. for meringue6 T. cornstarch1/4 t salt2 c. buttermilk3 egg yolks (reserve 3 egg whites for meringue)2 T. butter1 t. vanilla (or lemon juice, if you like tart)1/4 t. cream of tarterPillsbury pie crust, baked and cooled Mix 1 1/2 c. sugar, 6 T. cornstarch, and 1/4 t. salt in large microwavable bowl. Add: 2 c. buttermilk and microwave on high for 4 … [Read more...] about Rose’s Buttermilk Pie
Christmas Cake Custard
4 c. cubed pound cake1 qt. light cream7 medium eggs1 c. sugar1/4 t. vanilla1 T butterpinch of nutmegBrandy sauce:1/2 pound butter1 pound dark brown sugar2 lemons (juice and zest)2 eggs (beaten)1/2 c. apricot brandy Beat eggs. Heat cream in microwave ’til warm. Add rest of ingredients, except pound cake. In 12X8X2″ pan spread the cakes cubes evenly on bottom. Pour liquid … [Read more...] about Christmas Cake Custard
Pimiento Cheese
1 lb. Velveeta, cubed1 jar (7.5 oz.) pimientos (Roland’s sweet pimientos are the best!)1 c. Hellman’s mayonnaise In a microwave-safe dish melt Velveeta cubes for 1 minute 30 seconds. Stir. Cook for 30 seconds more. Chop and drain pimientos. Blend into melted cheese. Cook 30 seconds more. Stir in mayonnaise. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve on your favorite … [Read more...] about Pimiento Cheese
Mississippi Sin Dip
1 loaf French bread8 oz. container of French onion dip4 oz. can green chilies, drained1 pkg. of bacon bits2 c. grated cheddar cheese8 oz. pkg. of cream cheese, softened And yes, all this cheese makes it seem very fattening, but think of all the calcium!Plus, the bacon bits provide some protein. Anyway, cut out top of French bread and scoop out insides. Mix all other … [Read more...] about Mississippi Sin Dip
Tomato Bisque
4 T. butter1 medium sweet onion, minced2 cloves garlic, minced2 cans whole tomatoes–about 28 oz.46 oz. can tomato juice2 bay leaves1-8 oz. pkg. cream cheese1 c. half and half1 c. heavy cream1 t. salt1/8 t. pepper Melt butter on medium heat in a large stock pot. Sauté onions and garlic for 8 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add cans of tomatoes (not drained), tomato … [Read more...] about Tomato Bisque
Texas Gold Bars
1 Box Duncan Hines Butter Golden Cake Mix4 eggs, beaten (used separately in two parts)1 stick butter, softened8 oz. pkg. cream cheese1 1 lb. box powdered sugar1 t. vanilla Mix together cake Mix (just the mix, not the additional things in the recipe to make the cake) and 2 eggs. Pat into greased and floured 13 X 11″ baking dish. Mix butter, cream cheese, powdered … [Read more...] about Texas Gold Bars
Sand Tarts
1/2 lb. butter7 T powdered sugar1 T vanilla1 1/2 c. ground pecans3 c. flour Cream butter with sugar. Mix pecans with flour and work into butter mixture. Knead into small rolls about 2 ” long and round as a nickel and bake on a greased cookie sheet at 325 degree for 8-10 minutes. Roll in powdered sugar while cookies are still hot. Grcoery List: … [Read more...] about Sand Tarts
Pfefferneuse
1/2 c. butter4 c. brown sugar4 eggs4 c. sifted flour1 t. baking powder1 t. baking soda1/2 t. salt1 t. cloves1 t. nutmeg1 t. crushed cardamom (or 1/2 t. crushed black pepper)1/2 c. crushed walnuts (or almonds)1/2 c. mixed candied fruit (or candied ginger)16 oz. can frozen OJ (not diluted)granulated sugar Cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time and beat. Sift … [Read more...] about Pfefferneuse
Pumpkin Play Dough
2 c. flour1 c. salt2 c. water3 t. pumpkin pie spice3 drops of Orange food coloring (remember red and yellow make orange!)2 t. vegetable oil4 t. cream of tarter Combine ingredients in a large pot. Cook on low heat until a dough forms and pulls away from the sides of the pot. Remove the dough and cool. Store in a large ziplock bag. This will make an orange-y brown play … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Play Dough