3 1/2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes1 large onion, dicedolive oil or vegetable oil cooking spray1 1/2 c. fresh cranberries (or frozen–do not thaw, if frozen)2/3 c. light brown sugar2 T. butter, melted1/4 c. orange juice3/4 t. salt1 t. nutmeg1/2 t. ground ginger3/4 t. cinnamon1 c. chopped pecans Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray two shallow baking … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Harvest Cranberry Sweet Potato Casserole
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Thanksgiving Edition: Broccoli Rice Casserole
3 T. butter1/2 c. celery, finely chopped1 – 8 1/2 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped finely1 c. Vidalia onion, chopped finely2 pkgs. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped broccoli1 c. rice, cooked1 can cream of mushroom soup1 can cream of chicken soup1 jar (8 oz.) Cheez Whiz Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery and water chestnuts for about 5-8 … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Broccoli Rice Casserole
Thanksgiving Edition: Newlywed Yeast Rolls
1 c. warm water1 pkg yeast2 T. sugar2 1/2 c. flour1 t. salt1 egg beaten2 T. olive oil Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in sugar and salt; add half of the flour. Add oil and egg. Beat until smooth, while adding remaining flour. Cover and let rise in a warm place 30 minutes. Grease 12 muffin cups. Stir (punch) down dough and spoon into cups, filling half full. Let rise … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Newlywed Yeast Rolls
Thanksgiving Edition: Twice Baked Potatoes
6 large baking potatoes1 stick margarine6 slices bacon1/2 c. sharp cheddar6 green onions, chopped3/4 t. saltpepper to taste Bake potatoes in oven on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Cook bacon and drain. In a large mixing bowl add crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, cheddar, and butter. Blend slightly. Then take the potatoes out of the oven. With a large … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Twice Baked Potatoes
Thanksgiving Edition: Peanut Butter Pie
1 c. crunchy peanut butter8 oz. cream cheese, softened1 c. sugar2 T. butter, melted1 c. whipped topping1 T. vanilla1 graham cracker crust, 9 inchHershey’s chocolate fudge topping to garnish In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, cream cheese, sugar, butter, whipped topping and vanilla. Pour into graham cracker crust. Refrigerate overnight. Top with hot fudge (Hershey’s … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Peanut Butter Pie
Thanksgiving Edition: Fudge Brownie Pie
2 eggs1 c. sugar1/2 c. butter, melted1/2 c. flour1/3 c. Hershey’s cocoa1/4 t. salt1 t. vanilla1/2 c. pecans, chopped1/2 gallon vanilla bean ice creamhot fudge sauce Beat eggs in small bowl, blend in sugar and butter. Stir in flour, cocoa and salt. Then add vanilla and nuts. Pour into lightly greased and floured 8 inch pie pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool and … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Fudge Brownie Pie
Turkey Rice Stew
2 c. shredded turkey8 c. water8 bouillon cubes1 c. minute rice1/2 c. green chilies6 carrots, diced3 stalks celery, sliced1/2 medium onion, diced3 T. butter4 T. heavy cream1 can cream of mushroom soup In a large stock pot, boil 8 c. water and bouillon cubes. Sauté onion, celery and carrots in melted butter for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add this mixture to boiling stock pot. … [Read more...] about Turkey Rice Stew
Potato Chip Cookies
1 c. butter1/2 c. sugar1 t. vanilla2 c. flour1/2 c. crushed chips1/2 c. chopped pecans1/4 c. powdered sugar Mix all together. Roll into balls. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while hot. You can’t beat sweet and salty together in one place like this! And you can’t just eat one. Grocery List: … [Read more...] about Potato Chip Cookies
Christmas Cookie Edition: Biscotti
9 c. sifted flour2 c. sugar1/3 c. baking powder1 t. salt1 1/2 c. shortening (24 T)1 stick margarine plus 2 T. margarine, used separately8 eggs1 c. milk plus 2 T. used separately2 T vanilla plus 1 t. used separately2 c. powdered sugar Cream 1 stick margarine and shortening. Add sugar, then eggs and 2 T. vanilla. Alternate the dry ingredients (flour, powder and salt) with 1 c. … [Read more...] about Christmas Cookie Edition: Biscotti
Christmas Cookie Edition: Sugar Cookies
3 eggs2 sticks margarine1 c. sugar1 1/2 t. vanilla plus 1/2 t. vanilla for frosting2 t. baking powder1/2 t. salt3 1/2 c. flour2 c. powdered sugar2 T. butter, melted3 T. milk With mixer, cream together margarine and sugar until fluffy. Slowly add in eggs, one at a time. When blended completely, add in vanilla. Sift together flour salt and baking powder. Slowly add it to … [Read more...] about Christmas Cookie Edition: Sugar Cookies