This recipe was from my Aunt Doris, who was married to my grandfather, Russell Beatty’s, brother Willard Beatty.

We always have this at Thanksgiving. It is one of Bethany’s favorites, so we started calling it Bethany’s salad. It calls for apricot Jell-O, but that is hard to find. If you can’t find apricot, use orange. It also has cream cheese, grated carrots, pineapple, and pecans. This photo is not the best…will try to get a better one later on.

These rolls are one of our family tradition recipes that we have had at Christmas dinner.

  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...

  Creamy Curried Corn 10 oz pkg frozen corn¼ c chopped onion½ tsp instant chicken bouillon granules (or powder)½ tsp curry powderdash of pepper¼ c water3 oz. of cream cheese (cubed) Combine all ingredients except cream cheese in a saucepan.Bring to boil, simmer...

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

  Hamburger Noodle Casserole 1½ lb ground beef1 c chopped onion1 12 oz can whole kernel corn, drained1 can cream of chicken soup1 can cream of mushroom soup1 c sour cream¾ tsp salt¼ tsp pepper3 c cooked noodles1 c buttered bread crumbs Brown meat.Add onions and...

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

Personally, I am not a fan of eggplant. But if you like eggplant, try this version of ratatouille.

  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...