Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

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We want to thank everyone so much for cooking for us and sharing your recipes with us! We hope that everyone including your friends and family will enjoy the recipes found here! Be sure to check back next year for more recipes!

Happy Holiday's from the Browder's & Stegall's!

Enjoy the picutres from the 2011 Tasting Party!

Holiday Tasting Party November 2011

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2011-11-15T14:36:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: EASY FRUIT TARTS

INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg. pie crust
2 pkgs. cream cheese
2/3 cup powdered sugar
assorted fruit

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Cut out small shapes from the pie crust (I used 3 crusts and had approximately 50 tarts) and bake according to package directions until lightly browned. Mine took 7 minutes. Cool.

With a mixer cream the cream cheese and powdered sugar. Spread on the cooled shape and arrange your favorite fruits.

MY NAME: Susan Martin

2011-11-14T17:06:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: SPICED ROSEMARY NUTS

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 cups mixed raw nuts such as pecans, walnuts & peanuts
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 1/2 Tbs. chopped fresh rosemary
1 Tbs. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place the nuts in a bowl. In a small, heavy saucepan over medium-low, warm the olive oil. Add rosemary and stir until aromatic, about 1 minute. Pour the seasoned oil over the nuts. Add the sugar, cumin, salt, black pepper and cayenne and stir to coat the nuts evenly. Transfer the nuts to a baking pan. Bake, stirring occasionally until the nuts are toasted about 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool completely. Store the nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

MY NAME: Laura Russell

2011-11-14T17:04:00.003-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CRANBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups butter
1 cup sugar
4 cups flour
cranberries
White chocolate

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Beat butter with sugar and then stir in flour. Stir in a few handfuls of cranberries and white chocolate (Baker's baking chocolate chopped). Bake at 350 degrees for 10-14 minutes or until lightly browned!

MY NAME: Christine Thomson

2011-11-14T17:01:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: OREO CAKE BALLS

INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg. oreos, crushed
1-8 oz. cream cheese, softened
candy coating of your choice

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix cream cheese with Oreos until you have a well mixed ball of dough - chill. Shape into balls and dip in a candy coating. Place on wax paper and chill.

MY NAME: Christine Thomson

2011-11-14T16:59:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CREAMY SAUSAGE DIP

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. ground sausage
1 block cream cheese
1 can rotel

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Brown your sausage and drain. Add sausage, cream cheese, and rotel to the (most wonderful) crock-pot. Cream cheese will melt gradually. Serve warm with chips or bread.

MY TIP: I ALWAYS end up doubling this because it is a crowd pleaser!

MY NAME: Lyndi Jones

2011-11-14T16:46:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH CARAMEL FROSTING

INGREDIENTS:
COOKIES:
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbs. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups all purpose flour

FROSTING:
3 Tbs. butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Pinch of salt

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Stir in pumpkin. In medium bowl, sift together baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, salt and flour. Add to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto a slightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

FROSTING:
In a medium saucepan, combine butter, cream and brown sugar over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture just begins to boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. When cool, stir in confectioner's sugar. Spread over cooled cookie dough. Can be sticky so you can let chill before scooping. Also after scooping, can be frozen for later use. After cooking, you can use a glass to flatten them a little.

MY NAME: Martha Brown

2011-11-14T16:42:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: MINI SAUSAGE TARTS

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb.s sausage, browned & drained
1 cup ranch dressing
1-8oz. pkg. shredded cheese (Mexican blend)
4 pkgs. phyllo shells (mini-cups)
Optional: chopped black olives or jalapenos or pepper.

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown & drain the sausage. Mix sausage, cheese and ranch in a bowl. When ready to bake, scoop (with a spoon) into phyllo shells. Bake for 10-12 minutes on an ungreased baking sheet.

MY TIP: Sausage mix can be pre-made and frozen. When ready to use, defrost in fridge until scoopable.

MY NAME: Martha Brown

2011-11-14T16:39:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: EASY CHUNKY SALSA

INGREDIENTS:
4 cans Hunts Petite Diced Tomatoes (drained)
2 cans chopped green chili's (drained)
2 small cans chopped black olives
2-3 bunches chopped green onions with stems
3 Tbs. garlic salt
2 Tbs. vinegar
1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Place all ingredients into a bowl. Mix well. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, covered with plastic wrap, stirring every once in a while. Taste to see if the amount of the last 3 ingredients suit your taste. If not, just experiment and you'll get the right combination of vinegar, garlic salt, and olive oil. Sometimes I add a 1/2 cup of cilantro, too. You can also add jalapenos if you like "heat"!

MY NAME: Debi Lokey

2011-11-14T16:36:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: NUTELLA COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup Nutella
1/2 cups sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 whole egg

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend all ingredients together well. Form into 1" balls. Place on a cookie sheet. Press down firmly with the bottom of a glass. Bake 7-8 minutes or until set. Cool.

MY NAME: Mary Perry

2011-11-14T16:33:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: PECAN TOFFEE

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbs. white corn syrup
8-oz. Hersey chocolate
3 Tbs. water
1 cup pecans

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Melt butter in large heavy saucepan. Add sugar, syrup, water, and coarsely chopped pecans. Cook over medium heat to 300 degrees. Spread out quickly onto a buttered cookie sheet. Break chocolate and place over toffee - heat will melt it. Spread evenly. Allow to cool and break into pieces. Store in airtight container.

MY NAME: Roberta Dockery

2011-11-14T16:30:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CHOCOLATE CHERRY BALLS

INGREDIENTS:
Fudge cake mix
1 can cherry pie filling
1 can fudge frosting
chocolate candy coating
chocolate sprinkles

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix the first 3 ingredients together well. Chill in freezer. Dip top half in melted chocolate and then sprinkle with sprinkles. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

MY NAME: Janna Stegall

2011-11-14T16:25:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: APPLE COBBLER DESSERT

INGREDIENTS:
2 cans apple pie filling
1/2 cup raisins
cinnamon
sugar
brown sugar
1 yellow cake mix
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1 1/2 sticks butter
pecans
dark rum (Shhhhh........don't tell anyone!)

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Soak raising overnight in enough rum to cover (I won't tell if you won't!) Put apple pie filling in a 13x9 pan. Add raising and rum to apples - distribute evenly (remember, mum's the word). Sprinkle cinnamon and white sugar on top of apples. Put cake mix in a bowl and add oatmeal and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Add 1/2 cup chopped pecan. Mix ingredients and break up any large clumps. Pour cake mix over apples and smooth. Pour melted butter over top making sure no dry cake mix areas are left. Gently tilt pan or use a spoon to distribute butter. Sprinkle brown sugar and more pecans on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until top is nicely browned.

MY TIP: I used Lucky Leaf pie filling because it is mostly apples and not just a lot of glop!

MY NAME: Brian Tucker

2011-11-12T20:44:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: COOKIE DOUGH DIP RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:
1-8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbs. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup toffee bits

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Cream together cream cheese and butter. Add all remaining ingredients and mix until well-combined. Serve with graham crackers.

MY NAME: Marcia Browder

2011-11-12T20:37:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SOUP

INGREDIENTS:
1-16oz. jar Arriba Roasted Mexican Red Salsa (mild or medium)
3 cups chopped cooked chicken (I used a roasted chicken
1-15 oz. can Cannellini Beans (drained)
2 chicken broth
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. fresh garlic

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Chopped green onions, sour cream and chips

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Empty salsa into a large pan, cook over medium heat about two minutes. Add chicken, beans, broth garlic and cumin. Simmer 20 minutes! Enjoy!

MY NAME: Janna Stegall

2011-11-12T09:08:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: MINTED BROWNIE BITES

INGREDIENTS:
1 box brownie mix
2 boxes Junior mints
Powdered sugar
Mini muffin baking cups

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Prepare brownie batter according to package directions. Place mini-muffin wrappers in pan. Pour brownie batter into a plastic "baggie" and seal tightly. Clip a bottom corner making a small hole to allow you to fill each mini muffin wrapper 2/3 full. Press 1 Junior mint into the middle of each brownie (without pushing to the bottom). Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 13-15 minutes. Do not over bake! When brownies are cool, sprinkle tops with powdered sugar if desired.

MY NAME: Cathy Cates

2011-11-11T17:04:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: SIZZLING BACON-WRAPPED APRICOTS WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups cranberry juice
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. water
3/4 tsp. whole grain mustard
1 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
12 slices maple flavored bacon strips cut in halves
24 dried apricots

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
In a medium saucepan, bring to a boil Cranberry juice. Cook until juice is reduced to one cup. Combine cornstarch, water, mustard, and brown sugar. Whisk in juice. Bring to a boil until sauce thickens.

Line a shallow baking pan with foil. Set wire rack and spray with cooking spray. Wrap apricots with bacon. Brush each one with the glaze.

Broil 5-6 inches from heat for 3-7 minutes or until crispy turning once. Serve warm with reserved glaze.

MY NAME: Cindy Medlicott

2011-11-11T16:45:00.003-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CHICKEN ON A STICK

INGREDIENTS:
24 wooden skewers
1/2 cup chili sauce
2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbs. oil
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
24 Chicken tenders, about 2 lbs.
8 oz. Blue Cheese dressing
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
2 Tbs. finely chopped onion

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 400*. In a medium bowl, combine chili sauce, Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce, oil, brown sugar and salt. Thread each tender onto a skewer, leaving one inch at each end. Arrange skewers in a greased 10x15 jelly roll pan. Brush chicken with half of the sauce mixture. Bake 10 minutes. Turn skewers over and brush with remaining sauce mixture. Bake 10 minutes longer until no longer pink in the center. Meanwhile, prepare dipping sauce by combining dressing, celery, and onion. Serve with chicken.

MY TIP: This can also be done with boneless, skinless chicken thighs and is a little more moist.

MY NAME: Kim Moody

2011-11-11T16:39:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: TOFFEE BUTTER CRUNCH

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 Tbs. water
1 Tbs. light-colored corn syrup
1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or almonds, toasted

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Line a 15x10x1 inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan; set pan aside. Butter the sides of a 2-quart heavy saucepan. In saucepan, melt butter, add sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until mixture boils. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of pan. Reduce heat to medium; continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate, stirring frequently, until thermometer registers 290*F, soft-crack stage (about 15 minutes). (Adjust heat as necessary to maintain a steady boil.) Watch carefully after 280*F to prevent scorching. Remove saucepan from heat; remove thermometer. Pour candy into the prepared pan, spreading quickly.

Let candy stand about 2 minutes or until set; sprinkle with chocolate pieces. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes. When chocolate pieces has softened, spread over candy. Sprinkle with nuts. Chill about 20 minutes or until firm. When firm, use foil to lift it out of pan; break into pieces. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

MY TIP: Recipe is from the Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook! I do not always add the nuts on top!

MY NAME: Ashley Brown

2011-11-11T16:35:00.002-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CHEESE CAKE

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 sticks margarine, melted & cooled
3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
5 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 pt. sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Combine graham cracker crumbs and margarine. Then press into 9x13 inch pan. Cream the cream cheese. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Add sugar and vanilla. Pour into pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool for 5-10 minutes. Mix the sour cream with 1/2 cup sugar and 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Pour over top of cake and return to oven for 15 minutes.

MY NAME: Sherry Hickerson

2011-11-10T13:20:00.002-06:00

RECIPE NAME: JALAPENO CHEESE BALL

INGREDIENTS:
1 Kraft Old English sharp cheddar
1-8 oz. cream cheese-softened
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
8-10 jalapenos chopped
pecans

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Blend Kraft Old English sharp cheddar and cream cheese together with a fork. Add and blend garlic powder and onion powder. Add a little jalapeno juice and 8-10 chopped jalapeno slices to taste. Mix and shape and then pat chopped pecans onto cheese ball. Can be served then or make the day before (refrigerate) and serve with triscuits.

MY NAME: Cathy Tudor

2011-11-10T13:14:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: PUMPKIN MARBLE CHEESECAKE

INGREDIENTS:
CRUST:
1 1/2 cups gingersnap crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/3 cup margarine, melted

FILLING:
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) Philadelphia Brand cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
CRUST:
Mix crumbs, pecans and margarine; press onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of a 9-inch spring form pan. Bake 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

FILLING:
Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Reserve 1 cup batter. Add remaining sugar, pumpkin and spices to remaining batter; mix well.

Spoon pumpkin and cream cheese batters alternately over crust; cut through batters with knife several times for marble effect. Bake 55 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate. Makes 10-12 servings.

MY NAME: Shirley Sawyer

2011-11-10T13:11:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CRUNCHY CHOCOLATE MINT BALLS

INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg. (100z.) mint chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 22 wafers)
White jimmies

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
In a double boiler, melt chips and butter, stir until smooth. Stir in milk. Add wafer crumbs; mix to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.

Roll in 1-inch balls; roll in jimmies.

Store in a plastic container. May be frozen up to 3 months.

MY NAME: Janna Stegall

2011-11-10T13:06:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CARAMEL CHESS TASSIES

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 (15 oz.) packages refrigerated pie crusts
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbs. all-purpose flour
Powdered sugar (optional)
Whipped cream

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Using a 2 3/4" round cutter, cut 36 circles out of pie crusts. Place in ungreased miniature muffin pans, crimping edges.

FILLING:
Beat butter and brown sugar in a large bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy, add eggs 1 at a time beating well after each addition. Stir in flour and buttermilk. Add vanilla, stirring well. Spoon filling evenly into crusts. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Dollop each serving with whipped cream. Yield: 3 dozen

MY NAME: Cindy Moore

2011-11-10T11:02:00.002-06:00

RECIPE NAME: RED PEPPER HAM ROLL-UPS

INGREDIENTS:
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup pitted kalamata or pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped
1/4 tsp. pepper
8 (1/8" thick) slices premium deli ham
54 pitted kalamata olives

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy, stir in garlic and next 4 ingredients.

Spread about 2 tablespoons cream cheese mixture over each slice of ham. Roll up, jelly-roll fashion, starting with the long side. Place roll- ups, seam side down, on a baking sheet. Fill ends of rolls with remaining cream cheese mixture. Cover and freeze roll-ups 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, place olives on small wooden picks.

Using a sharp knife, slice each roll-up into 1"pieces, secure each with 1 olive pick. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Yield: about 4 1/2 dozen.

MY NAME: Cindy Moore

2011-11-09T11:03:00.002-06:00

RECIPE NAME: JALAPENO POPPER SPREAD

INGREDIENTS:
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chili's, drained
2 ounce canned diced jalapeno peppers, drained
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Stir together cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in green chilies and jalapeno peppers. Pour mixture into a microwave safe serving dish, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Microwave on high until hot, about three minutes. (If you want the cheese browned, heat in a regular oven on 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes.

MY TIP: This is great for last-minute entertaining. It can be served with toasted baguette slices, tortilla chips or crackers. Adjust the spicy level to your taste, we use the whole 4 ounce can of jalapeno peppers to make it hotter. This makes enough for a crowd, but it is easily divided for fewer servings.

MY NAME: Teresa Pierce

2011-11-09T08:47:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: SPICY PECANS

INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbs. butter, melted
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
2 cups pecan halves
1 Tbs. chili powder

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix butter, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in the pecans and gently toss with chili powder to coat. Spread coated pecans on a medium baking sheet and cook 30 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring approximately every 10 minutes. Cool on waxed paper and enjoy!

MY NAME: Kim Hope

2011-11-09T08:39:00.002-06:00

RECIPE NAME: SUGAR-AND-SPICE CANDIED NUTS

INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup dark-brown sugar
2/3 cup white granulated sugar
1 tsp. kosher salt
Generous pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 lbs. walnut, pecan halves or whole peeled hazelnuts
1 egg white, room temperature
1 Tbs. water

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Mix sugars, salt, cayenne, and cinnamon, making sure there are no lumps; set aside. Beat egg white and water until frothy but not stiff. Add walnuts, or pecans, and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle nuts with sugar mixture, and toss until evenly coated. Spread sugared nuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet fitted with parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and separate nuts as they cool. When completely cool, pour the nuts into a bowl, breaking up any that stick together.

MY NAME: Kim Hope

2011-11-08T15:46:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: PISTACHIO BISCOTTI

INGREDIENTS:
1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
6 Tbs. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 tsp. finely grated orange zest
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup ground almonds (about 4 oz.)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios (about 5 oz.)

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon, beat the butter with the sugars, vanilla and zest until creamy. Beat in the egg. Mix in the flour, almonds, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Stir in the pistachios.

Form the dough into two 12-inch logs and wrap in waxed paper. Place on a small baking sheet and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a large heavy baking sheet with parchment paper. Unwrap the logs and set them on the prepared baking sheet at least 3 inches apart. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until golden and dry to the touch. Let cool for about 30 minutes, then cut the logs on the diagonal into 3/4-inch thick slices. Line the baking sheet with fresh parchment and arrange the biscotti on the paper without touching each other. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden. Cool on a rack.

Make ahead.....

The logs can be refrigerated overnight or wrapped in aluminum foil and frozen for up to one month. Thaw before baking. Makes about 2 dozen.

MY NAME: Mary Perry

2011-11-07T21:11:00.002-06:00

RECIPE NAME: HOT BEAN & CHEESE DIP

INGREDIENTS:
1 can refried beans
2 cups grated yellow & white cheese
1-8oz. package cream cheese
1-8 oz. carton sour cream
2 Tbs. taco seasoning

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix all ingredients well, and bake in an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

MY NAME: Bonnie Peeters

2011-11-07T21:09:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: GYPSY STEW

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. hamburger meat
3 cans ABC soup
1 cup instant rice

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Brown hamburger meat. While meat cooks, make rice as directed on box. Drain grease from meat and add soup. Cook on medium heat till warm. Add rice to meat/soup mixture. Stir and serve.

MY NAME: Michelle Faries

2011-11-07T21:01:00.002-06:00

RECIPE NAME: PUMPKIN BREAD

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups fresh cooked pumpkin or 1-16 ounce can of canned pumpkin
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
3 cups sugar or 3 cups of Splenda or a 50:50 mix of the two
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Water: 1/2 cup water if you are using fresh cooked pumpkin or
2/3 cup water if you are using commercial canned pumpkin

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and sugar (or Splenda). Add the eggs, water, oil and pumpkin. Mix either by hand or with a mixer. Pour into two lightly greased and floured 9x5 loaf pans. Or, use muffin pans if you want muffins instead of loaves! Bake approximately 1 hour at 350 degrees. The test for done ness if the knife test: when a clean knife can be stuck in and removed cleanly. Remove from the oven and cool slightly (10 minutes). Then take out of pans to let cool on a rack.

Pumpkin bread tastes better if you wrap it in plastic wrap (Saran wrap, cling film), refrigerate it and wait until the following day to eat it. It keeps well in the refrigerator and can be frozen.

MY NAME: Sara McWatters

2011-11-07T20:55:00.002-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CHEESE STUFFED DATES WITH PROSCIUTTO

INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup (2 ozs.) goat cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup (2 ozs.) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 Medjool dates (12 ozs.) pitted
8 thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Special equipment: 16 toothpicks or cocktail picks

In a small bowl, mix together the cheeses and basil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Gently pull the dates apart and stuff with about 1/2 tsp. of the cheese mixture. Close the dates around the filling. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each date and secure with a toothpick.

Optional: You can saute them to get a nice carmelization on the prosciutto. You can also add lemon zest to the cheese mixture or serve with a drizzle of balsamic.

Arrange the stuffed dates on a platter and serve.

MY NAME: Laura Staples

2011-11-07T20:49:00.002-06:00

RECIPE NAME: SALTY CARAMEL CRUNCH BARS

INGREDIENTS:
90 club crackers, such as Keebler
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups graham-cracker crumbs
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup butterscotch baking chips
1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread, such as Nutella

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Line a 9x13 inch pan with 1 layer of crackers, cutting as need to fit. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the graham cracker crumbs, both sugars, milk and vanilla. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and spread half of the cooked mixture over the crackers. Add another layer of crackers and the rest of the mixture. Place a last layer of crackers on top.

In a small microwave safe bowl, carefully melt the butterscotch chips, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in the chocolate hazelnut spread until smooth, heating slightly if needed to make the mixture spreadable.

Evenly spread the chocolate mixture on top of the last layer of crackers and refrigerate for about an hour to set. Cut into bars. (It takes some muscle) Makes approximately 54 bars.

MY TIP: I usually store these in the refrigerator where they will keep well.

MY NAME: Jane Bland

2011-11-07T20:39:00.002-06:00

RECIPE NAME: LEMON DREAM BARS

INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup butter
1 cup flour
2 Tbs. sugar
2 beaten eggs
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup coconut, chopped
1/2 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. double-acting baking powder
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Cut the butter into the flour and sugar until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly into ungreased 11x7 inch, 9x9 inch or 8x8 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes until set, but not brown.

Combine in a mixing bowl, eggs, brown sugar, coconut, nuts, salt baking powder and vanilla and mix well. Spread over partially baked dough. Bake at 350 degrees for 250-30 minutes. Frost immediately, then let cool for 15 minutes and cut into bars.

LEMON FROSTING:
Mix lemon rind, lemon juice and confectioners' sugar until smooth.

MY TIP: I always double the frosting recipe as it never seems to be enough. I have also doubles the bar recipe many times using a jelly roll pan and it works very well.

MY NAME: Laura Kellum

2011-11-07T20:36:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs. lean hamburger meat
1 lb. hot sausage
2 cups bread crumbs
1 egg

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix all together and roll into balls. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees.

Serve with your favorite spaghetti or barbeque sauce.

MY NAME: Tricia Kelsey

2011-11-07T20:31:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: NUTELLA SWIRL POUND CAKE

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus a bit more for dusting
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 sticks butter, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 jar Nutella (13 oz)

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan by greasing then dusting with flour, making sure to tap out any excess flour.

Stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes on medium high.

Beat the eggs together with the vanilla and add to the butter and sugar mixture a little at a time. Add the flour mixture in 3 batches, mixing just until incorporated after each. Beat 30 seconds longer.

Spread 1/3 of the batter into the prepared pan. Pour half the jar of Nutella on top. Spread another 1/3 of the batter followed by the rest of the Nutella, then the last 1/3 of the cake batter.

Bake for about an hour. Cake is done when the top springs back when touched lightly. Cool for 15-20 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool on a rack. Slice and serve.

MY NAME: Michele Bentley

2011-11-07T20:28:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALSA

INGREDIENTS:
1 can corn
1 can black beans
3 Tbs. fresh cilantro
3 tomatoes
1 green pepper
1/2 red onion
1/2 clove garlic minced
1 fresh lime
Salt and pepper
1 jalapeno seeded and chopped

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Drain corn and beans and pour in a bowl. Finely chop cilantro, tomatoes, green pepper and onion. Add to corn and beans. Add garlic, salt, and pepper to taste. Juice a fresh lime and pour over mixture. (Can add jalapeno for a spicier version.) Mix well. Best if served chilled. Enjoy!

MY NAME: Teri Burgoon

2011-11-07T20:23:00.002-06:00

RECIPE NAME: MOLASSES COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/3 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup molasses
1 1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
sugar for coating

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix the dry ingredients together and set aside. Then mix the remaining ingredients in mixing bowl at medium speed until smooth. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Chill dough until cool. Spoon mixture into balls and roll into sugar. Place on cookie sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Do NOT overbake.

MY NAME: Fran Hutcherson

2011-11-07T20:17:00.002-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

Filling:
3 large eggs
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup sugar
2 Tbs. butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
1-2 Tbs. bourbon (optional)
1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
CRUST:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In processor or small bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Press into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan that has been lined with foil and greased. Bake 12-15 minutes until lightly browned.

FILLING:
In medium bowl with wire whisk, beat eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, bourbon (if using) and vanilla. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips. Pour evenly over baked crust. Bake 15-30 minutes more until set. Cool and cut into bars.

MY NAME: Barbara Reese

2011-11-07T20:15:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CHEESY OLIVE DIP

INGREDIENTS:
1-8oz. cream cheese
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chopped olives
1-2 tsp. olive juice if needed
1/2 cup mayonnaise

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix all ingredients together and serve with fancy crackers!

MY NAME: Trisha Lana

2011-11-07T20:11:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: NUT BREAD

INGREDIENTS:
1 egg, beaten slightly
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
3 cups flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 cup chopped nuts

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Beat 1 egg slightly, add 1 cup milk, 1 cup sugar and beat. Work in 3 cups flour, 3 tsps. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt. Last work in 3/4 cups chopped nuts. Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes.

MY NAME: Judy Tedder

2011-11-07T20:04:00.002-06:00

RECIPE NAME: BEST CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups white sugar
5 egg yolks
5 egg whites
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/4 cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Cream shortening and butter until light and fluffy, gradually adding sugar. Beat well at medium speed with an electric mixer. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa and cinnamon together. Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until blended after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold carefully into cake batter, mixing only until no streaks remain. Pour batter into a greased and floured 20 inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, remove from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.

MY NAME: Bobbie Ballou

2011-11-04T08:15:00.002-05:00

RECIPE NAME: TOOTSIE ROLL FUDGE

INGREDIENTS:
1 tsp. plus 2 Tbs. butter, divided
2 cups tootsie roll midges
2 Tbs. peanut butter (creamy)
3 3/4 cups confectioner's sugar
2 Tbs. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup green and red M&M's

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Line a 9-inch square pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1 tsp. butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, melt the tootsie rolls, peanut butter and remaining butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in the confectioner's sugar, milk and vanilla (mixture will be very thick.) Fold in pecans.

Spread into prepared pan. Using a sharp knife, score the surface into 1-inch squares. Press an M&M candy into the center of each square. Cool. Using foil, remove fudge from pan: cut into squares. Store in airtight container.

MY NAME: Penny Riley

2011-11-01T16:32:00.005-05:00

RECIPE NAME: APRICOT PIES

INGREDIENTS:
Pastry:
12 oz. cream cheese, softened
l lb. margarine
4 cups flour

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the margarine and cream cheese together. Beat in the flour; knead dough lightly by hand. Cover with plastic and refrigerate 3 hours.

APRICOT FILLING:
1 lb. dried apricots, diced with scissors
about 1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 Tbs. cornstarch
1/4 cups cold water
1 egg yolk beaten with 2 tsp. water

In a medium pan put apricots in enough water to cover, about 1 1/2 cup. Cook until tender and most of the water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Add sugar and syrup; continue cooking until sugar is completely dissolved. Stir frequently to keep from scorching. Mix cornstarch in 1/4 cup cold water until smooth. Stir into apricots and stir constantly until thickened; 1 or 2 minutes. Cool.

When ready to make pies, cover a cutting board with a pastry cloth (a smooth cup towel will do). (This is very important so that the dough won't stick to the rolling surface). Divide dough; roll to about 1/8" thick; cut circles with a 4 1/2" to 5" cutter for dessert size or 3" for party size. Place a heaping tablespoon of apricot filling in the larger size and a heaping teaspoon on the party size. Fold over and seal edges with fork tines. Place the pies on a sprayed baking sheet; brush with egg wash. Preheat oven to 375F. Bake the large pies for 20 to 25 minutes or the small ones for 15 minutes until golden brown. While warm, loosen with a spatula and let cool completely. When storing, use waxed paper between layers. Watch them disappear in a hurry. Makes 6 dozen 5" or 10 dozen 3" pies.

MY TIP: Be sure to return the pastry dough to the refrigerator each time after you get out a new batch. It needs to stay cool.

MY NAME: Kathy Butler

2011-11-01T16:22:00.002-05:00

RECIPE NAME: CROCK POT DRESSING

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups bread cubes
6 cups cornbread
2 cans cream of chicken soup
32 oz. chicken broth
3 eggs
Onion & celery sauteed
1 Tbls. poultry seasoning

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix in crock pot. Cook on high for 30 minutes, then cook on low for 2 more hours!

MY NAME: Georgia Dolgener

2011-11-01T16:01:00.005-05:00

RECIPE NAME: PUMPKIN SCONES

INGREDIENTS:
PUMPKIN SCONES:
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 3 Tbls. granulated sugar (I used turbinado)
1 Tbs. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
6 Tbs. cold butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup canned pumpkin ( used a fresh pumpkin puree)
3 Tbs. half and half
1 large egg

POWDERED SUGAR GLAZE:
1 cup plus 1 Tbs. powdered sugar
2 Tbs. milk

SPICED GLAZE:
1 cup plus 3 Tbs. powdered sugar
2 Tbs. milk
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground ginger
Pinch of ground cloves

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, half and half, and egg. Set aside.

Sift together into a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer) the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Add the cubed butter on top.

Now, either using a pastry blender or the paddle attachment of your stand mixer on medium speed, mix the butter and dry ingredients until you reach the consistency of coarse cornmeal (pieces of butter should be no larger than a small pea). Alternatively, you could probably do this step in your food processor, much like you would do for making pie crust.

Now gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. You can use a spatula for this step, but you might have to use your hands in the end to get that last bit of flour to incorporate into a well formed dough ball. The important thing is to make sure all the dry ingredients have been moistened well.

On a well-floured surface, flatten and form the dough into a 12"x 4"x 1" thick rectangle.

Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, divide the rectangle into three equal pieces, then slice each piece into four triangular pieces by making an "X" through them.

Place the triangle of dough on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for just 15 minutes, or until light brown. Remove to a cooling rack and let cool before icing.

Make up the powdered sugar glaze by mixing the milk and sugar until smooth, then paint the tops of the scones with the glaze using a pastry brush.

While the first glaze is drying (10 minutes or so), make up the spiced glaze by combining all ingredients and mixing until smooth. Drizzle onto the scones using your favorite drizzling method (I put the glaze in a small ziplock bag and snip off the corner)

You should wait about an hour for the glaze to dry before serving.

MY TIP: Try not to eat all of them before your friends get there!

MY NAME: Amanda Sheren

**Credit for this recipe goes to http://theshoeboxkitchen.wordpress.com/2010/10/06/pumpkin-scones/

2011-11-01T15:56:00.004-05:00

RECIPE NAME: POOR MAN'S TURTLE'S M&M'S

INGREDIENTS:
Small pretzels
Chocolate M&M's
Rolo's

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Bake the pretzels and rolo's at 275 degrees for 3 minutes. Take out of the oven and immediately press the M&M's on the rolo. Let cool and harden before serving!

MY NAME: Nichole Carter

2011-11-01T15:47:00.005-05:00

RECIPE NAME: CHERRY COFFEE CAKE

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup margarine
4 eggs
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

**Also 1 can cherry pie filling; set aside

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Cream the first 5 ingredients.
Mix the next three ingredients together
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
Mix with a mixer until combined.
Remove 1 cup batter and set aside.
Spread batter in a greased jelly roll pan.
Spread 1 can of cherry pie filling over the top.
Drop reserved batter by spoonfuls all over the top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.
Drizzle lightly with vanilla frosting.

MY NAME: Jenny Norton

2010-11-16T15:20:00.002-06:00

We want to thank everyone so much for contributing to the recipes on this blog this year! We hope that everyone including your friends and family will enjoy the recipes found here! Be sure to check back at this time next year for more recipes!

Happy Holidays from the Browder's and Stegall's!

Here are a few pictures from the 2010 Tasting Party! Enjoy looking at them!

Holiday Tasting Party 2010 Pictures

2010-11-16T15:11:00.007-06:00

2010-11-16T11:09:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: HAM & PROVOLONE SANDWICHES

INGREDIENTS:
2-3 Tbs. butter, melted
1 Tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tbs. Dijon Mustard
1 tsp. dry onion flakes
1 tsp. Poppy Seeds
2 pkgs. of Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
1/2 lb. Provolone Cheese, sliced thin
1/2 lb. Honey Ham, sliced thin

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix first 5 ingredients in a bowl to make a sauce, and set aside. Line two 9x13 pans with foil. Separate rolls and cut in half through the middle. Put bottom halves in pans. Put ham and cheese on bottom halves of rolls. Drizzle or brush 1/4 of the sauce mixture over cheese. Place the top halves of the rolls on the sandwiches. Drizzle or brush the remaining sauce on top of the rolls. Cover with foil. If possible, let sit a few hours (or even overnight). Bake covered for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes or until tops are light brown.

MY TIP:
Great for appetizers, brunches, etc. Hawaiian Rolls can also be bought in bun size to make bigger sandwiches for your family.

MY NAME: Bonnie Peeters

2010-11-15T16:52:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: BOILED PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 stick oleo/butter
2 cups quick oats
3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix first 3 ingredients, well. Bring to boil; remove from heat. Add 2 cups oats, and peanut butter, mix well. Drop by teaspoonful on wax paper. Let cool.

MY NAME: Joyce Trimble

2010-11-15T16:46:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: HOT FRUIT COBBLER

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups sugar
4 Tbs. butter
1 1/2 cups milk
4 tsp. baking powder
2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup of water
2 cans pitted cherries
1 can cherry pie filling

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Cream butter and sugar. Add milk, sift flour, salt and baking powder together. Pour into a 9x13 casserole dish using Pam original cooking spray on dish. Drain cherries, save 1 cup cherry juice for later use. Spread 2 cans drained and pitted cherries on top of batter. Spoon gently 2 cans of Cherry Pie Filling on top of batter. Heat cherry juice, sugar and water in a 2 cup microwaveable glass measure to almost boiling.

Pour 1 cup of sweet cherry juice over cobbler mixture.

Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown.

MY TIP:
It is good with cherries or peaches.

This recipe is doubled, to make a smaller portion, please reduce the ingredients in half!

MY NAME: Donna Carter

2010-11-15T16:44:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: TEXAS TRASH

INGREDIENTS:
Chex Mix (4 different kinds)
M&M's (chocolate, peanut, peanut butter, pretzel, and dark chocolate
Raisins
Craisins
Mixed Nuts
Pretzels
Add what suits your taste

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix altogether and enjoy!

MY NAME: Donna Carter

2010-11-15T16:38:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CRAN-ORANGE'N DATE-NUT COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped orange slice candy
1/4 cup chopped dates
2 Tbs. fresh orange juice
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix
2 Tb. flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 tsp orange peel, grated
1 egg
1 cup chopped pistachio nuts
1/2 cup flaked coconut

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Heat oven to 375. In a small bowl, mix cranberries, orange candy, dates and orange juice; set aside. In a large bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, cinnamon and ginger until blended. Stir in melted butter orange peel and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in cranberry mixture, nuts and coconut until thoroughly mixed. On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Store in covered container.

Betty Crocker Fall Baking

MY NAME: Janna Stegall

2010-11-15T16:34:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: SWEET-TOOTH POPCORN

INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg. (3.3 oz.) butter-flavored microwave popcorn
1 lb. white candy coating, chopped
1 cup peanut M&M's
1 cup Reese's pieces
1 cup salted cashews
1 cup pecan halves

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Microwave popcorn according to package directions. Place in a large bowl. Melt candy coating in the microwave until smooth. Pour over popcorn and stir until coated. Combine everything else and stir till well coated. Spread out onto parchment paper; let stand until set. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

From - Taste of Home

MY NAME: Janna Stegall

2010-11-15T16:31:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: WALLY'S TACO MEAT

INGREDIENTS:
2 cans tomatoes and green chilies
1 can enchilada sauce
1 yellow onion
1 1/2 lbs. ground meat

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Brown meat very well and drain the fat off. Blend other ingredients in a blender. Add to the meat and simmer for at least 20 to 30 minutes. As it simmers, skim off the juice and fat.

My family has used this recipe of my Dad's for many years. We use it in many Mexican food recipes, not just tacos!

MY NAME: Janna Stegall

2010-11-15T16:27:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: KENTUCKY DERBY SQUARES

INGREDIENTS:
Make a pie crust of your choice and put it in the bottom of a 13x9 pan.

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix the following ingredients:
1 1/2 sticks melted butter
3 eggs - beaten
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cups flour

Add:
1 cup chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups pecans

Stir in above ingredients. Spread in 13x9 pan over crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

MY NAME: Bobbie Ballou

2010-11-15T16:15:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: PAD THAI

INGREDIENTS:
You put a little bit of this and a little bit of that, and then you eat!

MY NAME: Lekky King

(See Lekky for further instructions!)

2010-11-15T16:10:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: ROASTED GREEN BEANS AND FRESH TOMATOES

INGREDIENTS:
3 sprays olive oil cooking spray
4 cups trimmed green beans
2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half (or quartered, if large)
1/4 cup fresh basil, cut into ribbons and divided
2 tsp. minced garlic, or less to taste
1/2 tsp. table salt, or more to taste
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat a large roasting pan with cooking spray. Place green beans in a single layer in prepared pan and coat with cooking spray. Roast until desired doneness, stirring once or twice, about 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of basil, garlic, salt, and pepper; set aside. When green beans are finished, remove from oven and spoon tomato mixture into pan; toss thoroughly. Serve hot, room temperature, or chilled, topped with remaining 2 tablespoons of basil, Yiels about 1 cup per serving.

MY NAME: Dorothy Koone

2010-11-14T18:00:00.033-06:00

RECIPE NAME: PRETZEL JELLO SALAD RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups crushed pretzels
8 oz. carton Cool Whip, thawed
3/4 cup melted butter
2 (3 oz) packages strawberry flavored gelatin
1 Tbs. sugar
1 cup sugar
2 cups boiling water
8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
2 (10 oz) packages frozen strawberries, partially thawed
1 cup sugar

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Heat oven to 400 degrees. In medium bowl, combine pretzels, melted butter and 1 Tbs. sugar. Press on bottom of 9 x 12 x 2 inch pan. Bake 8 minutes. Let cool.

In small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar. Beat until smooth. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread on cooled crust.

In medium bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in strawberries. Refrigerate in bowl until slightly thickened. Pour over cream cheese mixture in pan. Refrigerate until firm.

MY NAME: Sherry Hickerson

2010-11-14T18:00:00.032-06:00

RECIPE NAME: HOT PIZZA DIP & TOASTED BAQUETTE SLICES

INGREDIENTS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup (3 oz.) grated Parmesan cheese
1 jar pizza sauce (8 oz.)
1/4 cup sliced green onions & sliced black olives

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
In small bowl combine cream cheese and Italian seasoning. Spread in small square baking dish. In small bowl combine Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Sprinkle half of these cheese over the cream cheese mixture. Top with pizza sauce. Spreading evenly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Top with green onions and olives. Green pepper optional also.

Toasted Baquette Slices: 24 slices French Bread, cut 1/4 inch thick lightly brushed with olive oil. Bake 1-12 minutes at 375 degrees or until browned. Put bread around Hot Pizza Dip and let everyone spread their own.

MY NAME: Judy Tedder

2010-11-14T18:00:00.031-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CREAM CHEESE MARMALADE SPREAD

INGREDIENTS:
8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
6 oz. butter, at room temperature
10 oz. Smucker's Orange Marmalade
3 oz. chopped pecans (may toast before mixing in if desired)

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix all ingredients in order. Serve on toasted English muffins or raisin bread.

MY TIP:
Also good as a dip for wheat crackers

MY NAME: Lori Hill

2010-11-14T18:00:00.030-06:00

RECIPE NAME: MEXICAN APPETIZER CUPS

INGREDIENTS:
1 box (9 oz.) Green Giant frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 can (10 oz.) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp. taco seasoning mix (from 1 oz.) package)
40 to 45 nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips
2 cans (12 oz. each) Pillsbury Grands! Jr. Golden Layers refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (20 biscuits)
1 cup finely shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 30 mini muffin cups with Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray. In large bowl, mix spinach, tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning mix; set aside.

Place about 20 of the tortilla chips in gallon size resealable food storage plastic bag; seal bag. Using rolling pin, finely crush to measure 1/2 cup. Stir crushed chips into spinach mixture.

Separate 1 can of dough into 10 biscuits, separate each biscuit into 3 layers. Place 1 layer in each of 30 muffin cups, using floured fingers. Press dough on bottom and up side of each cup.

Fill each cup with about 1 Tbs. spinach mixture. Refrigerate remaining spinach mixture. Sprinkle filing in each cup with about 1 tsp. cheese. Bake 9 to 14 minutes or until edges of biscuits are golden brown. Cool in pan 5 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool 5 minutes longer. Repeat with remaining biscuits, filling and cheese, cooling pans between batches.

To serve, break each of the remaining 20 to 25 tortilla chips into 3 triangular pieces. Insert 1 triangle into each cup. Serve warm.

MY NAME: Lyndi Jones

2010-11-14T18:00:00.029-06:00

RECIPE NAME: NO-BAKE BUTTERFINGER BARS

INGREDIENTS:
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 tsp. salt
1 3/4 cups (11.5 oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided use)
2 Tbs. creamy peanut butter
4 cups toasted corn cereal
10 (about 1 1/2 cups) Fun Size Butterfinger candy bars, coarsely chopped
1 cup pretzel pieces, broken into 1/2-inch pieces

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with foil leaving an overhang on two sides. Spray foil with non-stick cooking spray.
Heat marshmallows, butter and salt in large, heavy-duty saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup chocolate chips and peanut butter; stir until melted.

Stir in cereal, chopped Butterfinger pieces and pretzels. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Spread mixture into prepared baking pan, pressing down lightly. Cool for 2 hours or until set. Lift from pan; remove foil. Cut into bars. Yield: 24 bars

MY NAME: Barbara Reese

2010-11-14T18:00:00.028-06:00

RECIPE NAME: MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. ground turkey
1 cup fine bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 sprig parsley
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 cup milk
2 well beaten eggs
salt & pepper

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Combine all the ingredients above in a bowl until well mixed. Take by a tablespoon and form into balls. Brown in a skillet that has a small layer on extra virgin olive oil heated through. After the meatballs have been browned on all sides, place on a baking sheet or stone. Bake in an oven at 350 degrees for about 25-20 minutes, until cooked through. Then you can make meatball sandwiches or eat them on spaghetti.

MY TIP:
These taste great on hot dog buns covered with spaghetti sauce and mozzarella cheese.

MY NAME: Sara McWatters

2010-11-14T18:00:00.027-06:00

RECIPE NAME: SAUSAGE BALLS WITH DIP

INGREDIENTS:
1 (1 lb.) package ground breakfast sausage
3 cups baking mix (recommended: Bisquick)
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/8 tsp. pepper

DIP:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbs. mustard

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well with your fingers. The mixture will be crumbly. Form into 1 inch balls, squeezing the mixture so it holds together, then rolling it between the palms of your hands to form balls. Place the balls on the baking sheet. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. To prevent sticking, move the balls with a spatula halfway through cooking. To make the dip, combine the mayonnaise and mustard. Serve with sausage balls.

MY TIP:
These can be formed ahead and refrigerated, but don't cook ahead and refrigerate and then reheat as these won't taste as fresh. I adapted this recipe from Paula Deen's Sausage Ball recipe by cutting the cheddar cheese from 4 cups to 2 cups so the mix holds together better when being formed. This recipe makes about 5 dozen sausage balls and about 1 cup of dip. Make double what you think you will need as these go fast when fresh!

MY NAME: Amanda Sheren

2010-11-14T18:00:00.025-06:00

RECIPE NAME: SHRIMP WITH SAINT JAMES SAUCE

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. butter
1 cup onions
1 cup celery
1 Tbs. Chicken Boullion granules
3-half pints heavy cream
2 Tbs + 2 tsp. corn starch
1 cup milk
2 oz. white wine
2 Tbs. + 1 tsp. fresh garlic
1 tsp. red pepper
1 Tbs. parsley flakes
1 tsp. Basil
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. + 1/4 tsp. Lawreys Seasoning Salt
4 cups mushrooms
1/2 cup green onions

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Optional: 1 lb. (or more) peeled and deveined shrimp.
Melt butter in LARGE pot. Add onions and celery. Saute until celery slightly crunchy. In saucepan, mix heavy cream, milk and corn starch. Add wine and boullion granules. Heat on low to slightly thicken. Add cream mixture to butter mixture. Turn up heat (medium high) to thicken. Add seasonings while thickening. Add shrimp and cook til done (the shrimp tends to thin it back out. You can boil the shrimp and drain before adding). Serve over cooked fettuccine noodles.

MY NAME: Karen Lawson

2010-11-14T18:00:00.024-06:00

RECIPE NAME: ROBYN'S CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALSA

INGREDIENTS:
1 can kernel corn (drained)
1 can black beans (drained)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 Tbs. fresh cilantro
3 tomatoes (diced)
1/2 green pepper (finely diced)
1/2 red onion (finely diced)
1/2 clove of fresh garlic
1 small jalapeno (seeded and chopped finely)
1/2 lime juice freshly squeezed

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix ingredients together!

MY TIP:
Can serve as a dip with corn or pita chips

MY NAME: Teri Burgoon

2010-11-14T18:00:00.023-06:00

RECIPE NAME: SOUTHWEST DIP

INGREDIENTS:
Pace Thick & Chunky Salsa
Ranch Dressing
Sour Cream

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Take equal amounts of Pace thick and chunky Salsa, Ranch dressing and sour cream. Put in a blender and blend . If the dip is too thin, add a package of cream cheese and blend. If the dip is too thick, add more Salsa.

Place in a serving dish. Add veggies and chips and enjoy!

MY NAME: Shirley Sawyer

2010-11-14T18:00:00.022-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CRANBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup cranberry juice
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups dried cranberries
2 cups vanilla or white chips

GLAZE:
2 cups vanilla or white chips
2 Tbs. plus 1 1/2 tsp. shortening

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, cranberry juice and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in cranberries and vanilla chips. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 1-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. For glaze, microwave the vanilla chips and shortening at 70% power until melted; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Yield: 7 dozen

MY NAME: Laura Kellum

2010-11-14T18:00:00.021-06:00

RECIPE NAME: BEST-EVER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup softened butter
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix together flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Beat together butter, brown sugar and sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. At low speed, beat in flour mixture until blended. Fold in oats and chocolate chips. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2-inches apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake cookies until lightly browned around edges, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool.

MY NAME: Laura Russell

2010-11-14T18:00:00.020-06:00

RECIPE NAME: OREO BALLS

INGREDIENTS:
1 package of oreos
8 oz. cream cheese
Candy Coating

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Use food processor to crumble an entire package of oreos. Mix in 8 oz. cream cheese. Chill. Shape dough into balls and then dip into a melted candy coating of your choice. Keep refrigerated.

MY NAME: Christine Thomson

2010-11-14T18:00:00.019-06:00

RECIPE NAME: FRUIT MEDLEY PUNCH

INGREDIENTS:
TO MAKE - 3 Qt. (12 cups):
2 cups (1 lb.) Strawberry Puree
2 1/2 cups Apricot Nectar
3 1/4 cups Crystal Light Lemonade
10 oz. Orange Juice Concentrate
3 1/2 cups Ginger Ale

TO MAKE - 6 Qt. (24 cups):
4 cups (2 lb.) Strawberry Puree
5 cups Apricot Nectar
6 1/2 cups Crystal Light Lemonade
1 1/4 cups Orange Juice Concentrate
7 cups Ginger Ale

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Puree fresh strawberries in a blender or food processor. Chill all ingredients. Combine juices. Add Ginger Ale just before serving.

MY TIP:
Remove stems from strawberries before you puree.

MY NAME: Kathy Butler

2010-11-14T18:00:00.018-06:00

RECIPE NAME: SWEET AND SPICY PRALINE CASHEWS

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbs. sherry vinegar
2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 1/2 cups unsalted cashews, toasted

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
In large heavy saucepan over medium heat combine sugar and vinegar. Cook without stirring until mixture turns a gold amber color. About 8 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the salt, cumin and cayenne. Add cashews, stir until blended. Cool on waxed paper. Store the cashews in an airtight container.

MY NAME: Donna Carter

2010-11-14T18:00:00.017-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CROCKPOT BEEF BURGUNDY

INGREDIENTS:
2 slices bacon, diced
2 lbs. lean stew beef, sirloin tip or round steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/4 tsp. marjoram
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 beef bouillon cube, crushed
1 cup dry red wine
4 to 6 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 Tbs. cornstarch (optional)

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
In skillet, cook bacon several minutes. Remove and set aside. Combine steak, bacon drippings, cooked bacon, seasonings, bouillon and Burgundy in pot. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Add mushrooms. Cover and cook on High for 30 5o 45 minutes longer. To thicken sauce, add cornstarch (dissolved in 2 Tbs. cold water).

MY NAME: Laura Staples

2010-11-14T18:00:00.016-06:00

RECIPE NAME: NOT YO' MAMA'S BANANA PUDDING

INGREDIENTS:
2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessman Cookies
6-8 bananas, sliced
2 cups milk
1 - 5 oz. box instant French vanilla pudding
1 - 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1 - 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 - 12 oz. container frozen whipped topping, thawed

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Line the bottom of a 13x9x2 inch dish with 1 bag of the cookies and layer bananas on top. In a bowl combine the milk and pudding mix and blend well. Using another bowl, combine the cream cheese and condensed milk, stirring until smooth. Fold the whipped topping into this mixture and then stir in the prepared pudding. Pour over the bananas and cover with the 2nd bag of cookies. (Lick the stirring utensils)! Refrigerate until ready to serve. Yield: 12 servings

MY NAME: Jane Bland

2010-11-14T18:00:00.015-06:00

RECIPE NAME: BAKED POTATO DIP

INGREDIENTS:
1 - 8 oz. container of sour cream
1 - 8 oz. Whipped cream cheese
1 pkg. shredded cheddar cheese
1 pkg. real bacon pieces
1 pkg. dry ranch dressing mix
chopped chives (optional)
1 loaf of Hawaiian bread

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Scoop out the center of the bread to make a bowl and pour in the dip mixture. Cover with foil and bake in the oven on 350 degrees for 2 hours. Eat with crackers (like Wheat Thins) or the scooped out pieces of bread.

MY NAME: Martha Brown

2010-11-14T18:00:00.014-06:00

RECIPE NAME: ZUPPA TUSCANA
(Just like the Olive Garden's Recipe)

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. ground Italian sausage (hot or mild)
1 1/2 tsp. crushed red peppers
1 large diced white onion
4 Tbs. bacon pieces
2 tsp. garlic puree
10 cups water
5 cubes of chicken bouillon
1 cup heavy cream
1 lb. sliced Russet potatoes, or about 3 large potatoes
1/4 of a bunch of kale

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Saute' the Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in a large pot. Drain excess fat, refrigerate while you prepare other ingredients. In the same pan, saute' bacon, onions and garlic over low-medium heat for approximately 15 minutes or until the onions are soft. Add chicken bouillon and water to the pot and heat until it starts to boil. Add the sliced potatoes and cook until soft, about half an hour. Add the heavy cream and just cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in the sausage and the kale, let all heat through and serve. Makes 6-8 servings

MY NAME: Debi Lokey

2010-11-14T18:00:00.013-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CREAM CHEESE SANDWICHES

INGREDIENTS:
1 - 8 oz. pkg. of cream cheese (at room temperature)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 small or 1/2 can of tidbit pineapple (well drained)
1/2 cup pecans or walnuts (Leland like pecans)
l loaf Cinnamon bread

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix, I just use a fork, the cream cheese and powdered sugar together. Add the pineapple and pecans. Spread on the cinnamon break and cut into quarters.

These are light and delicious and you can see how easy they are!

MY NAME: Susan Martin

2010-11-14T18:00:00.012-06:00

RECIPE NAME: ALMOST A CANDY BAR

INGREDIENTS:
1 tube (16-1/2 oz.) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
4 nutty s'mores trail mix bars (1.23 oz. each), chopped
1 package (10 to 11 oz.) Hershey's Butterscotch Chips
2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/2 cups miniature pretzels
1 package (10 oz) Reese's Peanut Butter Baking Chips
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 package (11 1/2 oz) Hershey's Milk Chocolate Baking Chips

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Let dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. In a large bowl, combine dough and trail mix bars. Press into an ungreased 13-in x 9-in baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with butterscotch chips and marshmallows. Bake 3-4 minutes longer or until marshmallows begin to brown. Sprinkle with walnuts; arrange pretzels over the top. In a small saucepan, melt the peanut butter chips, corn syrup and butter; spoon over bars. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread or drizzle over bars. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm before cutting. Yield: 3 dozen.

MY NAME: Tiffany Browder

2010-11-14T18:00:00.011-06:00

RECIPE NAME: SUSIE'S HOT SAUCE

INGREDIENTS:
1 large onion
1 green bell pepper
1 jalapeno
cilantro
2 Tbs. lemon juice
2 tsp. garlic salt
1 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 - 28 oz. cans whole tomatoes - drained

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
In blender chop:
1 large onion
1 green bell pepper
1 jalapeno
cilantro

Add:
2 Tbs. lemon juice
2 tsp. garlic salt
1 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper

Then add one can at a time:
2 - 28 oz. cans whole tomatoes - drained

MY NAME: Marcia Browder

2010-11-14T18:00:00.010-06:00

RECIPE NAME: BEEF TIPS & NOODLES

INGREDIENTS:
1 package of stew meat
1 package of Pioneer Country Brown Gravy Mix
Noodles or Rice

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Place package of stew meat in bottom of crock pot. Mix brown gravy mix according to directions on package (2 cups of water) and pour over stew meat. Cook in crock pot on low for 6-8 hours.

Before serving, cook noodles or rice (whichever your family likes) and pour beef tips over them!

MY TIP:
You can cook as many packages of stew meat as you want, but for every package of stew meat, you add that many packages of brown gravy mix with two cups of water for each package! You can serve this with either noodles or rice and Jerry likes it best with noodles!

MY NAME: Marcia Browder

2010-11-14T18:00:00.009-06:00

RECIPE NAME: QUESO/SAUSAGE DIP

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. Velveeta Cheese
1 lb. sausage
2 cans Rotel

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Brown sausage; then drain. Melt Velveeta cheese with rotel and then add rotel. Mix in the sausage and enjoy!

MY NAME: Marcia Browder

2010-11-14T18:00:00.008-06:00

RECIPE NAME: PEPPERMINT BONBON COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:
8 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup finely crushed hard peppermint candies
6 Tbs. granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
Additional coarsely crushed hard peppermint candies

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Combine first 3 ingredients in top of double boiler. Cook over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup crushed peppermint and granulated sugar. Let cool 30 minutes.

Add eggs to melted chocolate, 1 at a time, stirring well. Stir in extracts.

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt, add to chocolate mixture, stirring until combined. Stir in chocolate morsels. Cover and chill dough 2 hours or until firm enough to shape.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls, place on parchment paper or wax paper lined baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes or until cookies are puffed and cracked on top. Sprinkle coarsely crushed peppermints onto cookies, press candy lightly into cookies. Let cookies cool 5 minutes on baking sheets. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

MY TIP:
Sprinkle peppermint pieces on immediately after baking so they will stick to the cookies.

MY NAME: Kathy Butler

2010-11-14T18:00:00.007-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CHOCOLATE DESSERT

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup flour
1 stick butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans
1 pkg. cream cheese (can use 1/3 less fat)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups cool whip (can use light
1 large pkg. instant chocolate fudge pudding
1 large pkg. instant vanilla pudding
4 1/2 cups milk

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
First Layer: Mix together the flour, butter & chopped pecans, press into 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool.

Second Layer: Mix together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cool whip and spread on cooled first layer.

Third Layer: Mix together per pudding instructions and spread on second layer.

Top with cool whip and toasted pecans.

MY TIP:
Alternate filling: Replace third layer (pudding) with pumpkin pudding:
1 (6 oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding & pie-filling mix
1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk (1 1/2 cups)
1 (15 oz.) can Libby's 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

DIRECTIONS: Beat pudding mix and evaporated milk according to package directions in large bowl; refrigerate for 5 minutes. Add pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice; mix well. Spread on second layer. Top with cool whip and toasted pecans.

MY NAME: Mary Perry

2010-11-14T18:00:00.006-06:00

RECIPE NAME: PRETTY PUMPKIN WONTONS

INGREDIENTS:
1 can solid pack pumpkin
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 tsp. salt
50 wonton wrappers
oil for deep frying

Dip:
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 tsp. sour cream
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
In a small bowl, combine the pumpkin, cheese and salt. Place 1 Tbs. in the center of a wonton wrapper. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Moisten edges of wrapper with water; bring corners to center over filling and press edges together to seal. Repeat. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry wontons in batches for 30-60 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine dip ingredients. Serve with wontons.

MY TIP:
To avoid soggy wontons, do not cover until completely cooled. Wonton wrappers can be found in Kroger near the soymilk. To reheat: Place in oven at 475 degrees for 10 minutes.

MY NAME: Jill Davis

2010-11-14T18:00:00.005-06:00

RECIPE NAME: CROCK POT DRESSING

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups of Bread Cubes
6 cups of Cornbread
2 cans of Cream of Chicken Soup
32 oz. Chicken Broth
3 Eggs
1 Tbs. Poultry Seasoning
Onion & Celery Sauteed

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Place all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on high for 30 minutes. Then cook on low for 2 hours.

MY NAME: Georgia Dolgener

2010-11-14T18:00:00.004-06:00

RECIPE NAME: RANCH OYSTER CRACKERS

INGREDIENTS:

1 (1 oz.) Package Ranch Type Dressing Mix
1/2 tsp. Dried Dill Weed
1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
1/4 tsp. Lemon Pepper (optional)
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder (optional)
5 Cups Oyster Crackers

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 250 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the dressing
mix, dill weed, vegetable oil, lemon pepper and garlic powder. Add the oyster crackers. Stir to coat. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring gently after 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.

(Microwave instructions: Microwave at high power for t20 minutes, stir gently, microwave at high for two more minutes, stir well. Cool on wax paper.)

MY TIP:
Smaller, cheaper crackers do better in my opinion. Crackers are crisper if baked in oven.

MY NAME: Teresa Pierce

2010-11-14T18:00:00.003-06:00

RECIPE NAME: HOHO CAKE

INGREDIENTS:
Beat for 10 minutes 3/4 Cup Sugar
2/3 cups Crisco
1/2 Cup Margarine
2 tsp. Vanilla
5 oz. Evaporated Milk
Pinch of Salt

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Bake a chocolate cake mix (according to the package directions) in a cookie sheet for 12-15 minutes. Spread the white filling on top of the cake. Microwave a can of store bought chocolate icing (not extra fluffy, or low fat) on high for 40 seconds. Stir the icing. It will be liquid. Pour it on top of the cake, covering all of the white filling.

MY NAME: Jenny Norton

2010-11-14T18:00:00.002-06:00

RECIPE NAME: FIRECRACKERS

INGREDIENTS:
3 Sleeves Unsalted Crackers
1 Cup Canola Oil
1 Pkg. Ranch Dressing Mix
1 Tbs. Mrs. Dash Chipotle Seasoning
2 tsp. Garlic Powder
1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper
1 Tbs. Parsley Flakes

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Put crackers and oil in jar and roll every few minutes for one hour. Mix seasonings and pour over crackers. Roll around for several minutes to coat crackers. Good with cheese or dip!

MY NAME: Virginia Sims

2010-11-14T18:00:00.001-06:00

RECIPE NAME: SUSIE'S PRETZELS

INGREDIENTS:
1 package white covered pretzels
1 package Rollo Candy
Pecan Halves

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Lay out pretzels on a cookie sheet. On top of each pretzel, place a Rollo candy. Bake at 300 degrees for 3 minutes. After baking, press a pecan halve on top of it!

MY NAME: Bea Cox (Mother of Marcia Browder)

2010-11-14T18:00:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: WHITE QUESO

INGREDIENTS:
10 oz. cream cheese
1 lb. Monterrey Jack cheese, grated
1 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 can (7 oz.) mild green chilies
1 can Rotel, drained
1/3 cup onions, chopped fine
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. chili powder

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix ingredients together and bake in a covered dish at 350 degrees, stirring occasionally until all is melted and hot. Serve hot with tortilla chips.

MY TIP:
This can be done in the microwave, but is better hot from the oven.

MY NAME: Kim Moody

2009-11-23T14:40:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: Decadent Peanut Butter Pie

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup cream peanut butter, plus 2 Tbs., divided
1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 (12 oz) container frozen whipped topping thawed and divided
1 prepared chocolate pie crust
1 (11.75 oz) jar Smucker's Hot Fudge spoonable Ice Cream Topping, divided

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Beat together 1 cup peanut butter, cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with an electric mixer on medium until well combined. Gently mix in 3 cups whipped topping until thoroughly combined. Spoon mixture into pie crust. Using a spatula, smooth mixture to edges of pie.

Reserve 2 tablespoons of hot fudge topping in the corner of a resealable food storage bag; set aside. Microwave remaining topping on High for 1 minute. Stir. Spread topping over pie, covering entire peanut butter layer. Refrigerate until set. Spread remaining whipped topping over hot fudge layer, being careful not to mix the two layers.

Cut a small corner from bag containing topping. Squeeze bag to drizzle topping over pie. Place remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter in a resealable food storage bag; cut bag corner and squeeze to drizzle in opposite direction from topping. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

MY NAME: Sherry Hickerson

2009-11-23T14:36:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: BUCKEYE TREATS

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
6 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Combine peanut butter, sugar, butter and vanilla. Dough will look dry. Roll dough into balls about 1-inch in diameter and place on cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Insert toothpick into each ball (to be used as handle during dipping) and chill in freezer until hard (about 1/2 hour). Melt chocolate chips. Use top of double boiler over very low heat for best results (other chocolate gets grainy texture). Dip frozen dough balls in the chocolate using toothpick as handle. Leave small circle of dough uncovered to make it look like buckeye. Place buckeyes back on cookie sheet and refrigerate for 2 hours.

MY NAME: Sherry Hickerson

2009-11-22T12:08:00.000-06:00

RECIPE NAME: MINT OREO BALLS

INGREDIENTS:
1 (17 oz) pkg. mint oreos, crushed (double stuffed is better)
1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 Tbs. shortening

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix oreos and cream cheese with a mixer on high. Roll into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate 2 hours. Melt chocolate chips and shortening on low heat. Dip balls in chocolate. Place on wax paper to dry and refrigerate for an hour. Makes 36-42 balls.

Can also be made with regular oreos.

MY NAME: Tiffany Browder