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.

Famous Amos Raisin-Filled Chocolate Chip Cookies

Famous Amos cookies are always great!

Mrs. Miller’s Springerles

This is the recipe for Christmas springerle cookies.

Jack in the Box Tacos

You know the taco. The infamous taco that everyone makes fun of, but likes to eat anyway. While the real Jack in the Box tacos are actually soy, this recipe calls for ground beef and refried beans.

Overnight Cranberry Salad

This salad has cranberries, mini marshmallows, diced apples, grapes, walnuts, and whipped cream.

Chop Suey

This is a recipe I can remember my mother making when I was a kid. Have not tried making it myself.

Albondigas Soup

We really like this soup! We use the albondigas that are sold at Smart and Final.

Rice Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Have not actually tried this recipe yet.

Peanut Brittle

My Aunt Carol’s famous peanut brittle.

Elephant Ears

This recipe was posted in the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper when I was a kid.

Chinese Beef with Peppers

This was my grandmother Thelma’s Chinese beef with peppers, mushrooms, chopped onion, celery, green pepper, and soy sauce.

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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