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
Special Occasions
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
Popcorn Balls
1 T. butter1 c. sugar1 c. molasses1/2 t. salt4 quarts of popped corn1 t. mapleine flavoring Melt butter in sauce pan, add sugar, molasses and salt. Cook stirring frequently to hard ball stage (260 degrees F). Pour over corn and stir thoroughly. Butter hands and immediately shape into golf-ball sized balls–be careful, they are very hot. Makes 12-14 popcorn balls. From … [Read more...] about Popcorn Balls
Apple Strudel
2 sticks margarine2 c. flour1/2 t. salt1 c. sour cream1 can (18 ounces) apple pie filling1 t. cinnamon (This kind is my absolute favorite!)4 oz. coconut, shredded1/2 c. chopped pecans (opt.)1/4 c. powdered sugar Cut margarine into flour and salt until crumbly. Mix in sour cream. Chill dough for 1 hour in refrigerator. Divide into two equal parts, dust surface with flour and … [Read more...] about Apple Strudel
Chippy Cheese Straws
1 stick margarine1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated1 T. lemon juice1 c. plus 2 T. sifted flour1 T. Worcestershire sauce1/2 t. cayenne pepper1/2 t. salt Blend margarine, cheese, lemon juice, flour, Worcestershire sauce and salt together thoroughly. Place into a cookie press (pictured below is one from Target) with a star shaped tip. Squeeze 2-3 lines on each … [Read more...] about Chippy Cheese Straws
Christmas 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 Sugar Cookies
Cheryl’s Crab Appetizers
1 lb. imitation crab meat1 bar cream cheese, softened6 green onions, finely minced1 t. garlic powder2 t. sugar1/2 t. salt1/8 t. pepper, freshly ground1 pkg wonton wrappers2 T. olive oilbutter flavored non-stick cooking spray Combine crab meat, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper.Spray two muffin pans with non-stick spray. Place one wonton wrapper over … [Read more...] about Cheryl’s Crab Appetizers
Pecan Pralines
16 oz. box brown sugar (we like dark the best)2/3 c. water1/8 t. salt1/4 stick butter1/2 lb. pecan halves1 t. vanilla Boil sugar, water salt and butter in a medium sauce pan over medium high heat to a soft ball stage (236 degrees). Ad pecans and vanilla. Beat until a good consistency and drop by tablespoonful onto waxed paper, with newspaper underneath for easy removal. Let … [Read more...] about Pecan Pralines
Bananas Foster Cupcakes
1 c. sugar2 eggs4 ripened bananas1 t. vanilla1 3/4 c. flour1 1/2 t. baking powder1 t. baking soda1/8 t. salt1 lb. powdered sugar1 t. rum extract (This brand is good.)1 stick butter, melted2 T. dark brown sugar2 T. milk (may add a bit more for consistency)optional (1 c. chopped pecans) Blend eggs with a wire whisk. Add sugar and vanilla. Blend in bananas with a hand blender … [Read more...] about Bananas Foster Cupcakes
Tenderloin of Beef Stuffed with Mushrooms
3 1/2 lbs. beef tenderloin with fat trimmedsalt and pepper to taste2 T. vegetable oil3 c. beef stock1 bunch watercress8-10 large button mushrooms plus 1 lb. mushrooms2 T. butterjuice of 1/2 lemon1 c. water1 T. arrowroot1/2 c. Madeira wine2 shallots4 oz. sliced bacon3 garlic cloves1 medium bunch parsley Heat oven to 450 degrees. Tie one piece of string lengthwise around the … [Read more...] about Tenderloin of Beef Stuffed with Mushrooms