Butterscotch Pecan Cookies

Bobbie Mulder- Royle created the doc: "BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN COOKIES"

BUTTERSCOTCH PECAN COOKIES--a favorite recipe

1 package ( 18-1/4 ounces ) butter recipe golden cake mix

1 package ( 3.4 ounces ) instant butterscotch pudding mix
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 cup chopped pecans
I like to add a few butterscotch chips

In large bowl, combine the first five ingredients until well blended. Stir in pecans ( the dough will be crumbly )
Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls; place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350* 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. 4 dozens. This recipe was tested with Pillsbury brand butter recipe cake mix.

Potato Chip Crunches

Bobbie Mulder- Royle created the doc: "POTATO CHIP CRUNCHIES"

POTATO CHIP CRUNCHES
( These are the VERY BEST--they don't last long )

2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup crushed potato chips
1 cup chopped pecans

In a large bowl, cream butter & sugar until light & fluffy. Beat in egg & vanilla. Gradually add flour & mix well. Fold in potato chips & pecans.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 1-1/2 inches apart onto UNGREASED baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350* for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. I get 6 dozen. ( recipe says 8 dozen )
I use a round metal tablespoon-level. Use real butter & ridged potato chips. Use a wet fork to flatten.

Chocolate Cookie Sheet Cake

Chocolate Cookie Sheet Cake
Preheat oven to 350 and grease and flour your cookie sheet.
Bring to boil in a sauce pan:
2 sticks margarine
1 c water
4 T heaping cocoa

add :
2 c sugar
2 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 t soda
2 eggs
1/2 sour cream

pour into cookie sheet and bake for 20 min. as soon as it is done, begin the frosting:

Bring to boil:
1 stick margarine
6 T milk
4 T cocoa
1 t vanilla
1 c nuts
then add 1 box powdered sugar
then spread on cake, still on cookie sheet, while it is still warm. Serve from the cookie sheet. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Grape Salad

Grape Salad

8 oz cream cheese
8 oz sour cream
1/2 c sugar
1 t vanilla extract
2 lb green grapes
2 lb red grapes
Mix cream cheese, sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Add grapes.

Topping
1 c brown sugar
1 c pecans
mix and sprinkle on top of mixture. Refrigerate. this one is good for gatherings

Brock Wetherly Rogers created the doc: "THE BEST Southern Cornbread (My Mama's Recipe)"


My Mama's Moist Southern Cornbread
IF YOU HATE DRY CORNBREAD, here is your ANSWER!!!
This recipe is so moist you will slap yo mama after she makes it! :) ha ha
And then she will haul you out the window ... lol!!!

1 cup Martha White corn meal mix
1/2 cup Martha White self rising flour
1 large egg
2 heaping Tbsp. Blue Plate mayonnaise
2 heaping Tbsp. sugar
Buttermilk (enough to get it mixable to pour into a pan)
Crisco

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Add enough buttermilk (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup to make it mixable/pourable). Heat a heavy cast iron cornbread skillet (my mama uses a black cast iron skillet that is heavy and has a handle on it). Add 2 heaping Tbps. Crisco to the skillet and let it melt. As soon as it gets hot, sprinkle 2 Tbsp. cornmeal mix over into hot melted Crisco until it browns a little. Then pour cornbread mixture into hot skillet. Bake at 425 for 20-25 min or until golden brown and done in middle. Remove from oven and invert onto plate. So delicious, crunchy, moist and the BEST in the world.

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE ANYTHING!

Want to use up some of those tomatoes in the garden? Make a tomato pie. This pie is easy and good.


1 deep dish pie shell (I used a bought one, can make your own)
tomatoes, (about 3 cups if using chopped tomatoes) sliced
green onions (can use regular chopped onions) enough to make about 1/2 cup, chopped
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
Salt & Pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
5 pieces bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
Shredded cheese (about 1 1/2 cups of your choice) I used shredded parmesan, swiss, and mexican 1/2 cup of each

Cook empty pie crust for about 10 minutes in 400 degree oven. Be sure to punch holes in the bottom of the crust. Remove from oven and add a layer of cheese, onion, and tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, oregano and basil. Continue layering until ingredients are gone except for 1/2 cup of cheese. Mix together the crumbled bacon, mayo, and cheese and spread on top of the pie. Sprinkle with extra cheese if you want. Cook in preheated 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for at least 15 minutes before cutting. (Note: I chopped my tomatoes and let them drain in a colander for at least 30 minutes before adding to pie) Most people slice the tomatoes. Don't go overboard on the mayo and try to use firm tomatoes. You don't want the pie to be juicy. ENJOY!

Blueberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

This cake is so good and the lemon glaze makes it even better. Blueberries are one of my very favorite things. I promise you it won’t last long.

1 box Kroger Butter Recipe Cake Mix

3 eggs

2/3 cup evaporated milk

1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine, melted

3.5 ounce box Vanilla Instant Pudding and Pie Filling

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup water

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 cup walnut pieces

In a mixing bowl combine cake mix, pudding mix, and eggs. Mix well with mixer. Add milk and melted margarine, cream cheese and water and continue mixing. Batter will be thick. Fold in blueberries and walnut pieces. Spray your cake pan well. Cook in preheated 350 degrees oven for 55 to 60 minutes until center is cooked. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes before removing from pan.

Glaze:

1/2 cup lemon juice

2 teaspoons vanilla

3 cups (more or less) confectionery sugar

Mix ingredients in a small pan over low heat on the stove stirring with a whisk until melts and desired consistency. Punch holes in cake with toothpick and pour glaze over cake. Use any remaining glaze to pour over individual pieces.

Turned out good.... REAL sweet!     Made it on 8/19/2011



Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

I love chocolate! I can never seem to get enough of it. This is the recipe I go to when there is nothing chocolate in the house. It’s quick, easy and good.

1 cup peanut butter

2 sticks butter or margarine

2 cups confectionery sugar

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1/2 cup walnut pieces

In a pan on low to medium heat melt peanut butter, chocolate chips and butter. Remove from heat and add sugar. Mix well with spoon. Fold in walnuts. Spray an 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan and pour in fudge. Place in refrigerator for several hours until hard enough to cut. ENJOY!

Blueberry Angel Dessert

Blueberry Angel Dessert

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1 cup confectioners' sugar

1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes

2 cans (21 ounces each) blueberry pie filling

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; fold in whipped topping and cake cubes. Spread evenly into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish; top with pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Snickers Pie

SNICKERS PIE


1 pint (2 cups) vanilla non-fat frozen yogurt softened
2 TB. chunky peanut butter
1/2 pkg. (1/4 cup) sugar free dry instant vanilla pudding
1/2 cup fat free frozen whipped topping, thawed
lite chocolate ice cream syrup

In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well - pour into 8" pie pan. (I spray a couple quick sprays with Pam...just to make it easier to get out of the dish). Cover tightly and freeze until set.
Before serving, drizzle 2 tsps. lite chocolate syrup over entire pie.

Palmetto Peach Ice Cream

From Taste of the South, Summer 07 Recipe courtesy of the South Carolina Peach Council

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds South Carolina peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups half-and-half, chilled
1 cup whole milk
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Directions
1.With a potato masher, crush half of peaches. Roughly chop remaining peach slices to yield 2 1/2 to 3 cups.
2.In a large bowl, combine peaches, sugar, and vanilla. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3.Add half-and-half, milk, and sweetened condensed milk, stirring to mix. Pour into the canister of a 4-quart ice-cream freezer and freeze according to manufacturer’s directions.

Note: For a 1- to 1 1/2-quart ice-cream maker, reduce ingredients to the following quantities:
3/4 pound South Carolina peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup half-and-half, chilled
1/2 cup whole milk
7 fluid ounces sweetened condensed milk

Paula's Cake Balls

Ingredients:
1 - 18.25 oz. pkg. cake mix
1 - 16 oz. container prepared frosting (only use /34)
Almond Bark coating or whatever you prefer

Steps:
Prepare cake mix and cool for 30 minutes.   Crumble cake into bowl and add frosting.   Place in frig for 3 hours or overnight.

Line baking pan with wax paper.   Use melon baller form balls and place tray in freezer for 1 hour. Melt your almond bark stirring every 5 -10 seconds until smooth.   You can add a bit of food coloring if desired.

Remove balls from freezer.  Using one toothpick pick up the balls and dip and use second toothpick to slide the ball off onto wax paper.     Once all is covered, place in frig until coating is set.  Can drizzle melted coating on balls for decoration.

Notes:
When almond bark is melted, stir in 1 tsp. vegetable oil. 

Tips:
1.  Chill the bake and frosting mixture well (at least 2 hrs.)  Freeze balls at least 6 hrs. before dipping.   Before dipping make sure they are not frozen  solid as this will cause cracking when drying.
2.   Use melon scoop to form balls for uniform size and small balls are easier to eat.
3.   Work in small batches when dipping keeping the rest in the freezer.
4.   Use oil based candy dye to color.
5.   Lay dipped balls on waxed paper to harden, placing the spot where you pierced the ball down to cover the hole or cover hole with decoration.
6.  Dipped balls will keep at room temp for days, if you refrigerate them, the coating will sweat.

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MINNY'S CHOCOLATE PIE

1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (5 1/2-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 package of rolled pie crust (found in the dairy case)

Let pie crust come to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Flour surface and unroll crust; place to fit in a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp edges by using your index finger to make a "V". Prick bottom and sides with a fork and set asidePreheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix sugar, cocoa and butter in a mixing bowl; mix well. Add eggs and beat with a mixer (or by hand) for 3 minutes. Add salt, milk and vanilla. Pour filling into prepared pie shell. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes or until pastry edges are brown and filling is slightly set in the middle. Cool completely before serving. May be refrigerated or served at room temperature. Top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream before serving.


MAE MOBLEY'S TEA CAKES
1 cup sugar1 cup butter, softened
1 cup oil
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
4 1/2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup powdered sugar

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, butter, oil and eggs. Cream well; add vanilla.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, soda, baking powder, and cream of tartar. Add to the creamed mixture; mixing well.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until edges of the cookies are brown. While teacakes are still warm, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

DEVILED EGGS
6 eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
Paprika
Pimiento stuffed green olives, cut in half

Place eggs in a single layer in a medium saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover the eggs. Bring to a rapid boil over high heat; remove from heat, cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Drain hot water and replace with cold water; peeling when cool to the touch. Halve eggs lengthwise and remove yolks. Set whites aside. Place yolks in a bowl and mash with a fork. Add mayonnaise,mustard and sweet pickle relish; mix well. Stuff egg white halves with filling and garnish with paprika and olive halves. Refrigerate immediately.

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

I love chocolate! I can never seem to get enough of it. This is the recipe I go to when there is nothing chocolate in the house. It's quick, easy and good.
1 cup peanut butter
2 sticks butter or margarine
2 cups confectionery sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnut pieces

In a pan on low to medium heat melt peanut butter, chocolate chips and butter. Remove from heat and add sugar. Mix well with spoon. Fold in walnuts. Spray an 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan and pour in fudge. Place in refrigerator for several hours until hard enough to cut. ENJOY!

Chicken & Dumplings

Chicken:
4 quart water
1 10 3/4-ounce can condensed cream of celery or cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon Paula Deen’s House Seasoning
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
1 large onion, chopped
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 2 1/2-pound chicken
Dumplings:
2 cup all-purpose flour mixed with 1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup ice water

Directions

Chicken:
Cut up chicken, but do not remove skin. The skin and bones can be removed later. Place chicken, celery, onion, bay leaves, bouillon, and House Seasoning in water and cook at a low boil for 30 to 45 minutes, until meat begins to fall off the bones. Remove skin and bones at this point, along with bay leaves. Return chicken to pan. Prepare dumplings and set them aside for a few minutes. Add cream soup to chicken and continue to boil. If desired, you can thicken the stock at little by mixing 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water and adding it to the stock. Drop dumplings into boiling stock. Never stir dumplings. Shake the pot gently in a circular motion to submerge dumplings in stock. Cook until the dumplings float and are no longer doughy, 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook.

Dumplings:
Put flour in a mixing bowl. Beginning in center of flour, dribble small amount of ice water. Work mixture with fingers from center of bowl to sides of bowl, incorporating small amounts of water at a time. Continue until all flour is used up. Batter will feel as if it is going to be tough. Knead dough and form into ball. Dust a good amount of flour onto dough board and rolling pin. Roll out dough, working from center. Dough will be firm. Roll to 1/8 inch thinness. Let it air-dry for a minute or two while you return your attention to the boiling pot at the point at which you add the canned soup to the chicken mixture. Cut dumplings into 1-inch strips. Working with one strip at a time, hold strip over pot, pull it in half, and drop into the boiling stock. Remember, so not stir Mixtures after dumplings have been added to pot.
Note: Frozen dumplings are available in most supermarkets if you don’t have time to make them.

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

12 Pack ice cream sandwiches
8 oz. cool whip
Chocolate syrup
Caramel syrup
Reese's Toppings
Pecans or peanuts (optional)
Cut ice cream sandwiches into small pieces and place in dish.   Spread cool whip on top to cover them.   Next spread the chocolate and caramel syrup and sprinkle the Reese's topping.   Add pecans or peanuts, if desired.   Cover and freeze for a couple of hours.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Lemon Icing

Blueberries are one of my very favorite things. I promise you it won't last long.


1 box Kroger Butter Recipe Cake Mix
3 eggs
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine, melted
3.5 ounce box Vanilla Instant Pudding and Pie Filling
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup water
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup walnut pieces

In a mixing bowl combine cake mix, pudding mix, and eggs. Mix well with mixer. Add milk and melted margarine, cream cheese and water and continue mixing. Batter will be thick. Fold in blueberries and walnut pieces. Spray your cake pan well. Cook in preheated 350 degrees oven for 55 to 60 minutes until center is cooked. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes before removing from pan.

Glaze:
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups (more or less) confectionery sugar

Mix ingredients in a small pan over low heat on the stove stirring with a whisk until melts and desired consistency. Punch holes in cake with toothpick and pour glaze over cake. Use any remaining glaze to pour over individual pieces.

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce


5 links of mild, Italian Sausage
1 lb. of ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped (optional)
2 garlic cloves, crushed or minced
29 oz. canned crushed tomatoes OR whole tomatoes (chopped)
15 oz. canned tomato sauce
12 oz. can tomato paste
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
Half a jar of spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce (any kind, any flavor)
Vermicelli Noodles

Brown sausage links and/or ground beef in a frying pan over medium heat until brown.
Using the same pan, add the onions, pepper (if you choose), and garlic. Cook until the onions are transparent and the peppers are soft.
Place the meat/onion mixture into the slow cooker. Combine the rest of the ingredients in the slow cooker until well mixed.
Cook on low, 8-10 hours or on high 4-6 hours.

Serve over vermicelli noodles and top with Parmesan Cheese.

***To freeze: Place left over spaghetti sauce (without the noodles) in a Tupperware safe bowl or a freezer safe gallon bag. Label with the date and freeze. It should freeze for a good 2-3 months***
***To Defrost: Place bag or bowl in the fridge overnight. Heat in microwave or on stove top before serving. Or you can place the bowl in the microwave on 'defrost' for a faster option.***

~Sweet Southern Hugs~
~Libby~

Slow Cooker Chicken

This simple whole chicken recipe will make your mouth water!

1 whole chicken (can remove skin, optional)
1/2 cup chicken broth or 1 chicken bouillon cube dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced garlic

Wash chicken and empty cavity. Remove skin if desired. Pat chicken dry and place breast down in slow cooker. In a bowl wisk together all the ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Spoon sauce over cooked chicken before serving.

This is wonderful served with brown rice and steamed carrots for a healthy meal. Enjoy!

Squash Casserole

Lightened Squash Casserole

3 lb. yellow squash
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
1 cup grated carrots
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can reduced fat cream of chicken soup
1 (8 oz.) container light sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes cereal
1/2 cup crushed French fried onions
2 Tbsp. melted butter
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.   Cut squash into 1/4 inch thick slices; place in a Dutch oven.   Add onion, 1 tsp. salt and water to cover.   Bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook 5 minutes; drain well, and put squash dry with paper towels.
2.  Stir together grated carrots, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl; fold in squash mixture.   Spoon into a lightly greased 2 quart oval baking dish.
3.  Stir together cornflakes and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl.  Sprinkle over squash mixture.
4.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown, shielding with aluminum foil after 20 to 25 minutes to prevent excessive browning, if necessary.   Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Southern Living - July, 2011