Chicken Sesame and Asparagus Salad

I had this recipe at a wedding reception or baby shower, can’t remember which, but it was really good, so I requested the recipe.

Mrs. Miller’s Springerles

This is the recipe for Christmas springerle cookies.

Instant Pot Turkey Breast

  Instant Pot Turkey Breast Cook a turkey breast - or two - in a pressure cooker from frozen! 3 lb Butterball (or other) Turkey Breast (the herb one is nice)2-3 stalks celery (to fit on the bottom of pot)1 onion (cut in large chunks)2 Tbsp butter (sliced in...

Sour Cream Rhubarb Squares

I like rhubarb, but have never made these.

String Bean Chicken Stir Fry

  String Bean Chicken Stir Fry 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast1 1/4 lbs green beansCooking oilMarinade3 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp sherry1 clove garlicSauce2 tbsp brown sugar1 tbsp cornstarch1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (white vinegar or rice vinegar also...

Pickle Soup

Pickle Soup 5½ cups chicken broth1¾ cups potatoes (peeled and quartered)2 cups carrots (small diced)1 cup dill pickles (small diced)½ cup unsalted butter½ cup flour1 cup sour cream¼ cup water2 cups dill pickle juice1½ tsp Old Bay seasoning½ tsp salt½ tsp pepper¼ tsp...

Vegetable Beef Soup

  Vegetable Beef Soup 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables1 lb stew meat1/2 head of cabbage (cut into 1 inch pieces)4-5 potatoes (peeled and cut into 1/2" pieces)1 onion (cut into 1/2" pieces)1 large can or bottle of tomato juicesalt and pepper to taste Pour tomato...

Rice Cooker Macaroni and Cheese

Have not actually tried this recipe yet.

Candied Sweet Potatoes

A simple recipe for candied yams or sweet potatoes that has been part of our Thanksgiving dinner since before I was born. There is no real measurements.

Luncheon Layered Salad

This is a layered concoction with lettuce, green peppers, water chestnuts, peas, chicken, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, and bacon.

Strawberry Pretzel

Strawberry Pretzel

This recipe came from my grandmother, who got the recipe from Faye Cox. I don’t know who Faye Cox is, but this is a Jello dessert with several layers. It is probably actually called Strawberry Pretzel Salad. When I first read the title (when transferring recipes here) I thought it was a soft pretzel with strawberry flavor.

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Soft Gingerbread

Soft Gingerbread

  Soft Gingerbread ¼ c shortening½ c brown sugar1 egg½ c molasses2 tsp baking powder½ c sour milk/sour cream1½ c flour½ tsp baking soda½ tsp ginger1 tsp cinnamon Cream the shortening.Add sugar slowly, creaming all the time.Add the well beaten egg and...

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