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.

Chicken Squares

This is a layered casserole with bread on the bottom of the pan, and a combination of chicken, mayonnaise, celery, and onion poured over the first layer of bread, and then topped with another layer of bread. The dish is refrigerated overnight and then baked.

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...

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,...

Sticky Icing (or 7 Minute Frosting)

One of the traditional icings that we have used in our family.

Easy Butter Pecan Pound Cake

This was a version of a cake using the butter pecan cake mix that I was debating trying out. I ended up using a different recipe, so haven’t tried this one yet.

Brown Sugar Buttercream

This was a very tasty frosting. It has a similar, but lighter, flavor as the brown sugar frosting that requires heat but much easier to make.

Sautéed Beef on Noodles

Ground beef, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms on top of chow mein noodles.

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...

Pecan Pie

  Pecan Pie 1 c white corn syrup1 c dark brown sugar? c melted butter1½ c shelled pecans3 whole eggsdash of vanillapinch of salt2 pie crusts Mix above ingredients well, pour into an unbaked pie shell and bake at 350 for 45-50 min.Cool and top with whipped cream...
Blackberry Cake

Blackberry Cake

Have not tried this cake yet and suspect that several people might not find it appealing in theory. Still, I look forward to trying it at some point. The photo certainly makes it look appetizing.

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Hawaiian Style Pumpkin Crunch

Hawaiian Style Pumpkin Crunch

This recipe was collected from the Holo Holo Charter Blog. One note, however, is that my attempt at this recipe ended up very mushy and not really set. Not sure if I did something wrong or not.

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Dressing

Dressing

This dressing (or sometimes I call stuffing, but we have never actually stuffed a turkey with it!) gets a nice crisp top and sides which is my favorite part. Also a recipe that does not truly have measurements and is done by taste.

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Noodles

Noodles

This recipe came from my grandmother, Thelma Beatty. It has been a part of our Thanksgiving meal from before I was born. Many of my family members see it as a staple and really like them.

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Green Beans with Ham

Green Beans with Ham

I have never called these “southern” green beans, but apparently that is where the recipe came from. Also part of our traditional Thanksgiving meal. Our family does NOT make the green bean casserole with soup. Bleh!

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