Lemon Meringue Pie

Classic lemon meringue pie. Yum!

Grandma’s Chili

  Grandma's Chili 1 lb ground beef½ - 1 onion (chopped)1 large can kidney beans (drained)1 large can tomato sauce1 large can crushed tomatoes2 cups cooked spaghettiChili powder to taste (approx 2 tbsp is a good start) Sauté ground beef with onions.Cook spaghetti,...

Pasta e Fagioli Soup from Olive Garden

  Pasta e Fagioli Soup from Olive Garden 1 lb ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 cup julienned carrots1 cup chopped celery2 cloves minced garlic2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes1 15 oz can kidney beans (with liquid)1 15 oz can great northern beans (with liquid)1 15 oz...

Eggnog Cutout Cookies

  Eggnog Cutout Cookies CUT-OUT COOKIES:3 ½ cups all-purpose flour½ tsp baking soda½ tsp ground nutmeg½ tsp salt16 Tbsps unsalted butter (softened)¾ cup granulated sugar¼ cup light brown sugar (packed)1 large egg½ cup eggnogEGGNOG GLAZE:2 cups powdered sugar2...

Caramel Icing

Lynn’s favorite frosting. I have two versions though. This one is from my grandmother Thelma Beatty.

Caramel Icing

Again, another recipe for caramel icing. This one is from my grandmother Gladah Childs. The other one is the one we usually use though.

Sour Cream Chili Bake

This taco-flavored bake with kidney beans is topped with Fritos corn chips.

Pecan Tassies

  Pecan Tassies Dough1 pkg (3 oz cream cheese)1 stick (1/2 c butter)1 c sifted flourFilling:1 egg (well beaten)¾ c light brown sugar2 tbsp butterpinch salt½ tsp vanilla½ c finely ground pecans DoughBlend cream cheese and butter, and then add flour.Shape dough...

Mother’s Persimmon Pudding

A classic recipe from my grandmother, Gladah Childs.

Sauerkraut Salad

I do NOT like sauerkraut, but maybe someone else would like to try out this recipe. It was part of my mother’s collection of recipes from my grandmothers, so am including it here.

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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