This classic 24 Hour Fruit Salad has lots of fruit and marshmallows in a creamy lemon custard sauce. Make it the night before or up to 24 hours in advance! 24 Hour Fruit Salad is a classic Midwestern fruit salad most often served at Thanksgiving and Christmas. It was created in an era when not … Read more
I remember the day Angela told me the menu she had planned for the church sharing group meal. The appetizer was a chicken recipe that she had recently tried and that she and her family were crazy about. Of course, I couldn’t wait to hear the details of the recipe. She explained to me that … Read more
Is it just me, or do these holidays just seem to appear out of nowhere?One minute you took the snow off your clothes, and the next moment you’re hosting friends and family for days on end of eating, drinking and EASTER EGG hunting. I thought: “before winter ends I have to make something with one … Read more
Ingredients 1 box chocolate cake mix, (for best results use dry mix) 1 1/2 C Dr. Pepper Cherry 1 jar maraschino cherries with no stem (Remove 24 cherries from the jar and set aside) 1 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened 3 C powdered sugar, plus 2 more cups if needed 1 container of chocolate … Read more
This delicious recipe for the Easiest Slow Cooker Christmas Ham will pretty much look after itself, allowing you to get on with the last of your Christmas shopping or entertaining friends and family.For the ham: 4-5 Lb. Ham 1 white onion 3 cups apple juice 10 black peppercorns 5 whole cloves 2 star anise 2 … Read more
Ingredients:1 Cup butter2 Cups sugar3 Cups flour2 Dashes salt4 Tsp baking powder1 1/3 Cup Milk4 Cups cherries & juiceTopping:1 Cup Sugar2 Tsp cinnamonDirections:Melt butter and pour into 9×12 pan. Mix sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. Add milk and mix. Pour batter over butter.Pour cherries and juice over batter. Mix 1 cup sugar and 2 tsp … Read more
Tart Shells: 1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 cup sugar1 egg white1 1/4 cups flour Filling: 2 eggs1/3 cup sugar1 Tbs. butter melted & cooled2 tsps. lemon zest3 Tbs. lemon juicepowdered sugar Directions: Preheat over to 325 degrees F. Spray 2 mini muffin pans with cooking spray. In mixer bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and … Read more
Ingredients:2lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts14 ½ oz can chicken broth2 packets of chicken gravy mix Directions:1. Place chicken breasts in the crockpot. Pour in the chicken broth, cover and cook on high for about 3 – 4 hours or until chicken easily pulls apart. 2. Pour 2 cups of the chicken broth/juices out of the … Read more
Ingredients: 2 1/2 C Fresh blackberries, washed1 C Sugar1 C Flour2 t Baking powder1/2 t Salt1 C Milk1 Stick of unsalted butter, melted First you should take care of the blackberry and sugar mixture because it needs to sit for a while. Stir together just the berries and sugar in a large bowl and let … Read more
IngredientsDecrease Serving4Increase ServingAdjustOriginal recipe yields 4 servingsIngredient Checklist1 tablespoon butter, melted1 teaspoon lemon juice½ teaspoon garlic granules⅛ teaspoon salt1 pound large shrimp – peeled, deveined, and tails removedperforated parchment paper⅛ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese DirectionsInstructions ChecklistStep 1Place melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix in lemon juice, garlic granules, and salt. Add shrimp and … Read more
Making your own strawberry jam is as easy as one-two-three. The only ingredients you need to make this recipe are whole, hulled strawberries and sugar. For a quick breakfast or snack, toast slices of country-style bread and top with ricotta cheese and a dollop of jam. Ingredients 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced ½ cup granulated sugar How To Make Quick and Easy … Read more
Old Fashioned Raisin Pie! Thank you for sharing this recipe! This is a favorite recipe from my childhood and it’s one of my Dad’s favorite pies. He is terminally ill right now and I’m honored to make this pie and share it at this special time. My husband had been bugging me to make one … Read more
Ingredients 3 cups sugar 1 cup butter 6 eggs, separated 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup sour cream 3 cups all-purpose flour, sift before measuring 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Instructions Cream together sugar and butter, add the egg yolks one at time; beat well after each addition. Blend … Read more
I remember the day Angela told me the menu she had planned for the church sharing group meal. The appetizer was a chicken recipe that she had recently tried and that she and her family were crazy about. Of course, I couldn’t wait to hear the details of the recipe. She explained to me that … Read more
Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy is one of the easiest meals to prepare in the crock pot. All it takes is a handful of ingredients, about 5 minutes to prepare and 6 hours in the slow cooker to get a hot and delicious meal at home. For me, simple foods are the most comforting and … Read more
Ingredients 6 tomatoes3 jalapenos (warning: hot)1 medium white onion1/2 a medium red onion1 cup cilantro (I’m a fiend- so a little less if you aren’t)5 cloves garlic3 limes juice (hell, I even threw in some of the pulp)1 tbsp cumin1 tsp sea salt (More can always be added but not taken away!)1 tsp chili powderOptional/Seasonal: … Read more