We want to thank everyone so much who helped us cook and who came to our 9th Annual Holiday Tasting Party this year!

We had a wonderful turnout with lots of yummy food to sample!  Please enjoy all of the recipes from this year!

We look forward to next year and we hope that you have a wonderful Holiday season!

The Browder's & The Stegall's

RECIPE NAME:  MINT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg. (8 oz) Philiadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 bag of Andes mint baking chips
4 pkg. (32 squares) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed utnil smooth.  Gradually add sugar, mixing until well blended.  Add 4 squares of melted chocolate, melted Andes mint baking chips and vanilla; mix well.  Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.  Shape into 1-inch balls.  Dip the 1-inch balls into the remaining squares of melted chocolate.  Decorate and refrigerate.

MY NAME:  Dena Gattis

RECIPE NAME:  CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg. (8 oz) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
4 pkg. (32 squares) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.  Gradually add sugar, mixing until well blended.  Add 12 squares of melted chocolate and vanilla; mix well.  Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.  Shape into 1-inch balls.  Dip the 1-inch balls into the remaining squares of melted chocolate.  Decorate and refrigerate.

MY NAME:  Dena Gattis

RECIPE NAME:  SHRIMP DUMPLINGS

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. Shrimp
1 lb. Ground Pork
1 green onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 eggs
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce, plus some for dipping
1 Tbs. sesame oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbs. sugar
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 (10 oz) pkg. round wonton wrappers

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
To make the filling, put all the ingredients into a food processor until smooth, but not completely pureed.  Season with salt and pepper.

To assemble the dumplings, hold a wonton wrapper in your hand.  Dip a spoon in cold water and then drop 1 Tbs. of the filling onto the center of the wrapper.  Gather the edges of the wrapper up and around the filling and then squeeze the sides slightly with your finger.  Tap the dumpling onto the table so the bottom is flat.

Stand the dumplings in the steamer in a single layer and don't let them touch.  Steam for 10 to 15 minutes or until the filling feels firm and it is cooked through.  Serve with soy sauce.

MY NAME:  Raht Johnson

RECIPE NAME:  BRISKET

INGREDIENTS:
1 medium size brisket, trimmed from the fat
Seasoned Salt
Lemon Pepper
Garlic Powder
Onion Flakes
Liquid Smoke
Soy Sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Barbecue Sauce

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Place a brisket that has been trimmed from the fat in a foil pan and sprinkle and rub salt, lemon pepper and garlic powder into the brisket on both sides.  Then sprinkle onion flakes on top of that.  Then, pour generously liquid smoke, soy sauce and Worcestershire Sauce on both sides of the brisket.  Pour a medium size bottle of barbecue sauce of your choice on top of the brisket and let it run down all over it!  Cover the pan with foil and place in a low temperature oven and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours.

MY TIP:
I usually cook a brisket overnight and put it on 225 degrees when I go to bed and then it is ready for lunch!  For a larger brisket, adjust the amounts of the ingredients to fit the size of the brisket!

MY NAME:  Marcia Browder

RECIPE NAME:  CARAMELIZED APPLE CHIPS

INGREDIENTS:
1 small apple
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Place a lightly greased wire rack on an aluminum foil-lined 15x10 inch jelly-roll pan.  Cut 1 small apple into 1/16 inch thick slices, cutting through stem and bottom end using a mandolin.  Bring 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a 3 qt. saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.  Add apple slices and cook stirring often, 10 to 12 minutes or until apples are slightly translucent and syrup begins to thicken.  Remove from heat.  Quickly remove apples from syrup one at a time, using tongs and place in a single layer on wire rack in pan.  Discard remaining syrup, or save for another use.  Bake apples at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden; remove from oven and transfer apples to lightly greased wax paper, using tongs.  Cool completely (about 10 minutes).  Apples will become crisp as they cool.  Makes about 2 dozen.

MY NAME:  Susan Martin

RECIPE NAME:  CHICKEN STUFFING BALLS

INGREDIENTS:
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup margarine, melted
1 cup water
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 pkg. (8 oz) Kroger Chicken Flavor Stuffing Magic Mix

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a large bowl, blend together egg, margarine and water.  Stir stuffing mix and cheese until well blended.  Press and shape into 1-inch balls, place on greased baking sheet and bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve warm.  Makes approximately 3 dozen balls.  May be baked ahead, then refrigerated or frozen.  Reheat to serve.

MY TIP:
I used butter instead of margarine and turkey stuffing instead of chicken.  I also lined the baking pans with parchment paper instead of greasing.

MY NAME:  Dorothy Koone

RECIPE NAME:  SALTINE CRACKER TOFFEE

INGREDIENTS:
Salted Saltine Crackers
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Line a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with aluminum foil.  Line saltine crackers in a single layer on the cookie sheet.  In a small pot, combine sugar and butter and bring to a boil, then continue boiling for 3 minutes.  Immediately pour over saltines and spread to cover crackers.

Bake at 400 degrees for 5 to 6 minutes.  It will get all bubbly.  Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and let sit a couple of minutes to melt.  Spread melted chocolate and top with chopped nuts, if desired.  Cool completely and break into pieces.

MY NAME:  Tiffany Browder

RECIPE NAME:  CHOCOLATE CHIP & CREAM CHEESE CUPCAKES

INGREDIENTS:
1 - 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1 1/2 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbs. vinegar

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Combine and beat 1 - 8oz. cream cheese that has been softened, 1 egg, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/8 tsp. salt.  Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.  In a different bowl combine, 1 1/2 cup flour that has been sifted, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, 1 tsp. soda, 1/2 tsp. salt.  Stir and then add:  1 cup water, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1 tsp. vanilla and 1 Tbs. vinegar.

Fill cups 1/3 full (about 2 Tbs.) with the chocolate mixture.  Top with 1 Tbs. of the cream cheese mixture, then add 1 Tbs. chocolate mixture.

Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees.

When cooled a bit, sprinkle with powdered sugar.  After they cool, I keep them in the refrigerator since it has cream cheese in it!

Enjoy

MY NAME:  Sherry Hickerson

RECIPE NAME:  BUCKEYE BROWNIES

INGREDIENTS:
19.5 oz. pkg. brownie mix
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup PLUS 6 Tbs. butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
6 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Prepare and bake brownie mix in a greased 9x13 baking pan according to package directions.  Let cool.  Mix powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter and peanut butter. Mix well and spread over cooled brownies.  Chill for 1 hour.  Melt together chocolate chips and remaining butter in a sauce pan over low heat stirring occasionally.  Spread over brownie.  Let cool, cut into squares.  Makes 2-3 dozen.

MY TIP:
I love the Ghirardelli Brownie Mix and just use two boxes since they are originally made for an 8x8 pan and cook them at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

MY NAME: Ashley Browder

RECIPE NAME: NO BAKE ENERGY BITES

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup (dry) oatmeal
2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup ground flaxseed or wheat germ
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1/3 cup honey
1 tsp. vanilla

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.  Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.  Once chilled, roll into approximately 1" balls.  Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.  Makes about 20-25 balls.

MY TIP:
Some other fun substitutions for the chocolate chips could include:  dried berries, other chips, chopped almonds or pecans, or chopped dried fruit.  May favorite is chocolate chips with craisins!

MY NAME:  Ashley Browder

RECIPE NAME:  BANANA CARMEL PIE

INGREDIENTS:
1 graham cracker crust
2 bananas
1 can Dulce de Leche (Eagle Brand)
Cool Whip
Heath Bar bits

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Slice bananas into pie crust.  Spread Dulce de Leche on top.  Top with Cool Whip and Heath bits.  Keep chilled

MY NAME:  Jane Bland

RECIPE NAME:  COCONUT-BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature
2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
1 cup plus 2 Tbs. butter
1 1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted
1 cup confectioner's sugar

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a loaf pan.  Mix together flour, baking powder and salt.  In a large bowl, mix butter and granulated sugar on medium for 8 minutes.  Add vanilla, then eggs one at a time.  Turn down mixer and mix in flour about 1/2 cup at a time alternating with the 1 cup of buttermilk.  Mix until well combined.  With a spatula, fold in 1 1/4 cup coconut.  Bake about 1 hour or until skewer inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.  Let cool about an hour, then remove from pan.

MY NAME:  Janna Stegall

RECIPE NAME:  TRIPLE LAYER BROWNIES

INGREDIENTS:
1 Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
1 Betty Crocker Brownie Mix
1 pkg. Double Stuffed Oreo's

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix both mixes by the box instructions adding just an extra teaspoon of water and oil to the cookie mix.  Pat cookie mix into a parchment paper lined pan.  Then, layer the oreo's in a single layer.  You may not need all of them.  Then, pour the brownie mix over the top.  Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.  After they cool down to warm, you can lift them out by the paper onto a cutting board.  They are good served with ice cream.

MY NAME:  Janna Stegall

RECIPE NAME:  CREAMY JALAPENO DIP

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/3 cup mayo
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup chopped jalapeno
1/4 cup chopped green chilies
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf
1 (1 oz) pkg. dry ranch dressing mix

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.  Serve with chips.  Other suggestions...add a little garlic powder, lime juice, cut back on the milk and add sour cream to make dip thicker also if you are not a huge mayo fan you can adjust that with the sour cream and buttermilk.

MY NAME:  Janna Stegall

RECIPE NAME:  MEATY CHILI DIP

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. ground meat
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup water
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 pkg. (3 oz) cream cheese, cubed
1 envelope Chili Seasoning Mix
Corn Chips

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Brown meat & green pepper over medium heat.  Drain if needed.  Add in all other ingredients and bring to a boil.  Transfer to a crockpot and serve with chips.

MY NAME:  Janna Stegall

RECIPE NAME:  MICROWAVE PEANUT BRITTLE

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup white corn syrup
1 cup raw peanuts
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
In a large glass greased bowl, stir together the sugar, syrup, raw peanuts, and salt mixing well.  Microwave on high for 6-9 minutes (I cook for 7.15) until light brown.  Add butter and vanilla and stir well.  Cook 2 minutes more on high.  Peanuts will be light brown and syrup will be very hot.  Add baking soda and gently stir until light and foamy.  Pour quickly onto lightly buttered cookie sheet and let cool 1/2 to 1 hour.  When cool, break into small pieces.

MY TIP:
Submerge glass bowl in hot water and start the recipe with a warm bowl.  After the first batch, adjust the cooking time if necessary.  Use wooden cooking spoon.

MY NAME:  Fran Hutcherson

RECIPE NAME:  BROWN SUGAR BACON WRAPPED SMOKIES

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. bacon
16 oz. smokies
Brown Sugar
Toothpicks or wooden skewers

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Cut bacon into thirds and wrap smokies (place on skewer or toothpick).  Place in baking dish, sprayed with Pam.  Sprinkle brown sugar over smokies.  Bake until bacon is crisp and brown sugar is melted.

MY NAME:  Nichole Carter

RECIPE NAME:  WHITE CHOCOLATE POPCORN

INGREDIENTS:
Popcorn
White Chocolate Chips
Paper Bag

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Pop popcorn according to directions.  Melt white chocolate chips and pour over warm popcorn.  Shake in paper bag until all is covered.

MY NAME:  Tricia Kelsey

RECIPE NAME:  CUCUMBER SALSA

INGREDIENTS:
2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 clover garlic, minced
2 Tbs. lime juice
1 tsp. minced fresh parsley
2 tsp. minced fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp. dried dill weed
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (12 oz) package tortilla chips

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Mix all ingredients together and serve with tortilla chips!

MY NAME:  Tricia Kelsey