Ingredients: 16 oz. pkg. frozen raspberries (or fresh, if available)24 oz. container white grape juice1 3/4 c. club soda, chilled Cooking Instructions Makes 1 1/2 quarts Blend and strain seeds from raspberries. Combine raspberries with grape juice. Stir in club soda just before serving. Notes Grocery List: Serve at : … [Read more...] about Sparkling Raspberry Spritzer
Holidays
Dirt Cake
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb Oreo cookies, crushed1 c. powdered sugar8 oz. cream cheese, softened1 stick butter, melted3 1/2 c. milk12 oz. cool whip2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding Cooking Instructions In a large mixing bowl, blend powdered sugar, butter, and cream cheese. Add 1/2 c. milk and blend (I like to use a hand mixer). Add pudding and 3 c. milk and blend. … [Read more...] about Dirt Cake
Frozen Grapes
Ingredients: a bag of seedless red grapes (about 2 lbs.)4 T. sugar Cooking Instructions Simply wash the grapes (taking out any damaged ones). Sprinkle with sugar and freeze for 2-3 hours. Take out about 10 minutes before your meal. They make a wonderful, refreshing snack in the summer, too! Notes Grocery List: Serve at : … [Read more...] about Frozen Grapes
Mary Ann’s Hot Sauce
Ingredients: 1 gallon cut up tomatoes (16 c. juice)1 qt. cut up onions, quartered12 large jalapeños (Remember: this could burn your hands and definitely your eyes, so be careful in handling!)12-14 cloves of garlic (Remember: a clove is a section of the pod or bulb of garlic)2 c. white vinegar1/2 c. sugar3/8 c. salt1/2 c. oil (I use olive)3 T. tobasco sauce (Chris likes the … [Read more...] about Mary Ann’s Hot Sauce
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Ingredients: 13 oz. can artichoke hearts (not marinated), chopped10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/2 c. mayo1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese1 1/4 c. grated Monterrey jack cheese1 medium garlic clove, minced Cooking Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine, artichokes, spinach, mayo, Parmesan, 1 c. Monterrey jack and … [Read more...] about Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Snickerdoodles
Ingredients: 3/4 c. margarine1 1/2 c. sugar2 eggs1 t. vanilla4 c. flour1 t. baking soda1/2 t. salt2 t. cream of tartar1 1/2 t. cinnamon2 T. sugar Cooking Instructions Beat margarine until fluffy, add 1 1/2 c. sugar, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar. Gradually blend this into wet mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour. Combine 2 T. … [Read more...] about Snickerdoodles
Frozen Margarita Pie: or the Baptist version of the title might be Frozen Key Lime Pie :0)
Ingredients: Crust:1/2 c. plus 2 T. butter5 oz (1 1/4 c.) salted pretzels crushed finely1/2 c. sugar Filling:1 can Eagle brand (sweetened condensed milk)2/3 c. key lime juice1 drop green food coloring2 1/2 c. cool whip Cooking Instructions Serves 6 - 8 Crust: Grease 9″ pie plate. Melt butter and stir in pretzels and sugar. Mix together and press to the bottom … [Read more...] about Frozen Margarita Pie: or the Baptist version of the title might be Frozen Key Lime Pie :0)
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ingredients: Meatballs:1 1/2 cups torn, crustless Italian bread1/4 c. milk1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck2 eggs1/3 c. chopped parsley3 T. grated Parmesan cheese2 minced garlic cloves1 1/2 t. salt1/2 t. pepper2 T. olive oil Spaghetti and sauce:1 pkg thin spaghetti (Cook according to package directions)1 can petite cut tomatoes1 small can tomato paste1 c. water1/4 c. sugar3 T. … [Read more...] about Spaghetti and Meatballs
Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients: 4 1/2 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet baking chocolate1/3 c. water3/4 c. sugar4 egg yolks2 t. brandy flavoring (or 2 1/2 T. brandy)3 c. heavy whipping cream1 egg white Cooking Instructions Serves 8 Melt chocolate over hot water in the top of a double boiler. Place water and sugar in small saucepan, cooking over medium heat until sugar is dissolved (stirring … [Read more...] about Chocolate Mousse
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