1 c. brown sugar1 t. ground cinnamon plus 2 t. separated1/2 c. butter, melted3 apples, cored, peeled and sliced1/2 c. Craisins1 – 1lb. loaf French baguette, cut into 1 inch slices6 eggs, lightly beaten1 1/2 c. milk1 T. vanilla Grease a 9 X 13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar and 1 t. cinnamon. Mix in melted butter. Stir in apples and Craisins until … [Read more...] about Apple-Craisin French Toast Casserole
Special Occasions
Cinnamon Rolls
2 pkgs. yeast3 c. flour plus 1/2 c. separated plus 4 c. also separate1 c. sugar2 t. salt2 c. milk1/2 c. water1 c. margarine plus 16 T. separated plus scant amount for greasing bowl4 eggs2 T. lemon juice1 c. cinnamon sugar mixture (made from 4 t. cinnamon and 1 c. sugar) in a shaker. Thoroughly mix undissolved yeast with 3 c. flour, 1 c. sugar, 2 t. salt. In a sauce pan heat … [Read more...] about Cinnamon Rolls
Thanksgiving Edition: Harvest Cranberry Sweet Potato Casserole
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
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: Oyster Dressing
Turkey giblets (Don’t know what they are? Click here.)1 loaf of your favorite bread1 medium onion, minced finely1 t. salt1 1/2 t. sage3 eggs1/8 t. pepper1 container oysters, drain and reserve 2 T. of this liquid1/2 c. drippings from the cooked turkey (drippings are the liquid at the bottom of the turkey pan–the oils and juices from the turkey) Boil giblets from turkey. Using … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Oyster Dressing
Thanksgiving Edition: Cajun Fried Turkey
2 t. salt1 T plus 2 t. cayenne, divided10-12 lb turkey (fresh, not injected with butter or other seasonings)4 T. unsalted butter, melted3/4 c. onions, finely chopped1/4 c. celery, finely chopped3 T. minced garlic2 T. ground pepper vinegar1 T. plus 1 t. salt1 t. black pepper1/2 c. turkey (or chicken) broth2 T. Worcestershire sauce5 gallons peanut oil (can subst. vegetable … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Edition: Cajun Fried Turkey
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
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
Snow Cocoa
6 c. milk2 c. heavy cream or half and half1 c. sugar1 t. vanilla extract1 – 4 oz. bar Ghiradelli white chocolate On medium heat in a large stock pan, steam milk, cream, sugar and vanilla extract. Cut bar into little bits and add to the steaming mixture, stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Take off heat and serve with marshmallows in your favorite winter cup! Makes 6 … [Read more...] about Snow Cocoa
Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 sticks butter2 eggs2 T. molasses2 t. vanilla1/3 c. water1 1/2 c. sugar1 1/2 c brown sugar1 t. baking powder1 1/2 t baking soda1 t salt5 c. flour18 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips Cream butter, add eggs, molasses, vanilla and water in mixer. Sift together dry ingredients (sugars, powder, soda, salt and flour). Mix moist with dry ingredients well in mixer. Add chips and stir a … [Read more...] about Chocolate Chip Cookies