Bourbon Balls

  Bourbon Balls 1 stick butter2 lbs powdered sugar¾ c bourbon1-2 c pecans chopped ("I used 2 cups")6 squares bitter chocolate (melted) Combine butter and sugar until mixture forms tiny grains like meal.Add bourbon a little at a time, mixing thoroughly.Add...

Torte

The title of this recipe is “torte” but it isn’t really a torte. It isn’t really a pavlova either. Trying to find a recipe just like this one is impossible. But this is a traditional Christmas dessert in my family. It requires a DOZEN eggs. When it bakes, it ends up with a nice crunchy coating. It is covered with whipped cream.

Macaroni & Cheese

This recipe for macaroni and cheese was introduced to our Thanksgiving menu via Samantha.

Hash Brown Casserole

This casserole uses cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cheese, and hashbrowns.

Scotch Krispies

Love this version over the rice crispy treats anyday.

Fudgie Scotch Squares

This is the same recipe as “double chip chews”.

Sorghum Cookies

These cookies are soft and chewy. Make sure you do not over cook.

Mother’s Persimmon Pudding

A classic recipe from my grandmother, Gladah Childs.

Margarita Salmon

Mix this glaze up with tequila, lime juice, olive oil, and spices and rush over salmon.

Small Jelly Role

This looks yummy, but never tried because I didn’t want to try to roll cake.

Shrimp Creole

Shrimp Creole

I actually didn’t really like this recipe when I was a kid. My mother made it on occasion. I haven’t tried making it as an adult, but think that I would actually like it at this point.

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Whole Wheat Maple Cookies

Whole Wheat Maple Cookies

  Whole Wheat Maple Cookies 1 c raisins¾ c sugar2 eggs1 c shortening¾ c brown sugar1½ c whole wheat flour1 tsp salt½ tsp cinnamon½ tsp nutmeg½ c chopped nuts Cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.Beat in eggs.Stir together flour, soda, salt, nutmeg,...

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Walnut Maple Cake

Walnut Maple Cake

This cake recipe came from my grandmother, Thelma Beatty. It doesn’t say what frosting should be used for it, but am guessing that a brown-sugar frosting would probably be good.

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Torte

Torte

The title of this recipe is “torte” but it isn’t really a torte. It isn’t really a pavlova either. Trying to find a recipe just like this one is impossible. But this is a traditional Christmas dessert in my family. It requires a DOZEN eggs. When it bakes, it ends up with a nice crunchy coating. It is covered with whipped cream.

read more