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...

Chicken Tetrazzini

I liked this one when I was a kid. I have trouble eating pasta these days, but I do like this recipe.

Oatmeal Pie

I believe this is a classic Amish recipe.

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!

Rice Pilaf

Rice Pilaf takes long grain rice, consommé, mushrooms, onions, butter, and oregano.

Tamale Pie

Cornmeal, milk, egg, sautéed onions, corn, and ground beef in a casserole dish.

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...

Lemon Meringue Pie

Classic lemon meringue pie. Yum!

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...

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A beef broth-based stew with potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, and Worcester sauce.

Instant Pot Turkey Breast

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...

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Chicken Pot Pie Soup

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

  Chicken Pot Pie Soup This is a hearty soup made to mimic the yummy taste of chicken pot pie, but convenient for ladling into a bowl. "Pie" Crust2 cups all-purpose flour1 1/4 tsp salt2/3 cup shortening5-6 tbsp 2% milkSoup2 tbsp butter1 cup cubed and peeled...

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