Mini Top Hat

This is a pattern for a crocheted mini top hat or pork pie hat. It uses front post crochet and is worked by measurement rather than a set number of rows.

Impossible Pie

This pie is made with Bisquick, butter, eggs, and vanilla.

Dressing

This dressing (or sometimes I call stuffing, but we have never actually stuffed a turkey with it!) gets a nice crisp top and sides which is my favorite part. Also a recipe that does not truly have measurements and is done by taste.

Hachee (Dutch Meat and Potatoes Dinner)

  Hachee 2 pounds stewing steak4 big onions3 tbsp flourwater (about 4 to 5 cups)2 beef bouillon cubes2 tbsp molasses (of appelstroop)2 slightly sweet and sour apples1 small can tomato paste (3 oz)1 rosemary sprig2 bay leaves4 cloves10 peppercornssalt and...

Southern Creole Pralines

I loved these when I bought them at Stuckey’s. These are probably even better, but never made them.

Dylan’s Carob Cake

  Dylan's Carob Cake ½ cup butter (soft)1 ¾ cup brown sugar2 eggs½ cup carob powder½ cup water2 ½ cup flour (white or wheat) (sifted)1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt1 tsp instant coffee⅔ cup buttermilk1 ½ tsp vanilla⅔ cup chopped nuts Cream shortening (butter) with...

Mashed Potato Rolls

  1 cup leftover mashed potatoes (at room temperature)2 large eggs (room temperature)½ cup butter (melted)½ cup milk (lukewarm)½ cup water (lukewarm)4 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 ¼ tsp instant yeast2 Tbsp granulated sugar2 tsp salt In the bowl of a stand mixer...

Baked Ziti

I actually can’t remember if I have made this or not. I do not eat much pasta now.

Oatmeal Cake

One of our classic family recipes from my grandmother, Thelma Beatty.

Potato and Ham Casserole

This potato and ham casserole also has peas, celery, onions, and cheese.

Sweet Tomatoes Chicken Pot Pie Stew

Sweet Tomatoes Chicken Pot Pie Stew 1/2 lb raw chicken breast1/2 lb butter1 1/4 cups diced carrot (3/8″ pieces)1 cup sliced celery (1/4″ pieces)1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic6 tablespoons all purpose white flower2 1/2 cups water1 1/4 cups whole milk3/4 cups whipping...
Double Batch Buttercream Base

Double Batch Buttercream Base

Double Batch Buttercream Base This recipe is for making frosting for two different cakes, so does not need to be doubled -it is already. The idea behind this was that sometimes I am making two different cakes for a party and one is chocolate and the other is not. This...

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Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls

Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls

  Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls Dough3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° F)2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (or one packet)2 large Eggs (room temperature)1 cup mashed potatoes* (lightly packed)6 Tbsp butter (melted)¼ cup granulated granulated sugar2 tsp kosher salt1 - 2 tsp...

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Carob Frosting

Carob Frosting

Carob Frosting ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)½ cup coconut oil (room temperature)½ cup carob or cocoa powder¼ cup pure maple syrup¼ cup tapioca starch2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract In a large bowl using a hand mixer, a stand mixer would work too, beat butter and...

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Dylan’s Carob Cake

Dylan’s Carob Cake

  Dylan's Carob Cake ½ cup butter (soft)1 ¾ cup brown sugar2 eggs½ cup carob powder½ cup water2 ½ cup flour (white or wheat) (sifted)1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt1 tsp instant coffee⅔ cup buttermilk1 ½ tsp vanilla⅔ cup chopped nuts Cream shortening (butter) with...

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Chili Cornbread Bake

Chili Cornbread Bake

  Chili Cornbread Bake Cornbread Mix1 large egg (lightly beaten)1/3 cup milk1 tsp ground cumin1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper1 can cream-style corn (14.5 oz)1 can diced green chiles (4 oz, drained)1 box Jiffy Cornbread MixChili1 lb ground beef1 small onion (diced)1...

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KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat

KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat

  KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat ½ head cabbage (finely chopped (about 4 cups))½ medium carrot (finely chopped)2 Tbsp buttermilk4¼ tsp white vinegar1½ Tbsp onion (finely chopped)2 Tbsp whole milk¼ cup mayonnaise2 tsp lemon juice4 tsp sugar¼ tsp salt⅜ tsp pepper...

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