Month: November 2010

  • Seven Layer Salad

    Image from simplyxmas.wordpress.com I am making this for a Christmas party so I thought I would share it with ya’ll!  Don’t worry, it doesn’t have a single calorie in it.  They’re all married…with lots and lots of babies!  *wink* Seven Layer Salad Prepare the following ingredients and layer in a large dish. (I use a…

  • Peanut Butter Balls

    Some people around here call these “Buckeyes”.  Not in this home.  You see, to us a Buckeye is an Ohio State fan and since hubby is a University of Michigan grad the word “buckeye” can not be uttered in this home.  (FYI, OSU and U of M are totally not BFF’s. *wink*)  So in this…

  • Snow Ice Cream

    This is a tasty treat from the Duggar’s book. 1 1/2 to 2 cups sugar, to taste 1 tsp. imitation vanilla (1/2 tsp. if using real vanilla) 1 qrt. heavy whipping cream or half-and-half 6 qrts. clean, fresh snow (don’t pack it into the measuring cup: it should be fluffy) In a large bowl, mix…

  • Old House Pancake Mix

    I have this yummy morning staple for sale (made fresh to order) over at Old House Mercantile.  I thought I’d share the recipe.  I keep a large jar on the counter with a label for the mix recipe on the back side and a label for the actual pancakes on the front side. Mix: 2…

  • Cracker Cookies

    Photo from Tracyscreations.com This “recipe” is so easy and ooooh so yummy! Layer a greased cookie sheet with saltine crackers (about 40-ish).  In a small saucepan over low-medium heat melt 2 sticks of butter and 1  1/2 cups brown sugar.  Once the mixture is gooey (5 minutes or so) pour over crackers.  Bake at 375…

  • Chocolatey Oat Bars

    My kiddos love these ooey gooey oatmeal bars.  I love the chocolate on top!  *wink* Chocolatey Oat Bars 1/2 c. butter, softened 1  c. light brown sugar, packed 1 egg, beaten 4 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats, uncooked Topping: 12…

  • Football Sandwiches

    If your family is like ours we like something fun and different to eat on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon watching the “big game”.  These are a perfect fit!  Pair with some chips or Zippy Steak Fries and a pickle and you’ve got a yummy meal! Football Sandwiches Easy Bread Dough 1 lb. bacon, crisply…

  • Kitchen Tip — Turkey Broth Tip

    Read this today on Gooseberry Patch’s Facebook page.  If you aren’t a fan of GBP you should be! – – – Put a slow cooker to work turning the leftovers of the holiday bird into flavorful broth for soup. Place the bones in a large slow cooker; breaking to fit if necessary. Add onion, celery,…