Bourban Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet PotatoesIngredients    * 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks    * 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces    * 1/2 cup chopped pecans, a couple of handfuls    * 3 tablespoons brown...

Chocolate Peanut Butter S'more Fondue

Chocolate Peanut Butter S'more Fondue 1/2 cup milk 1 (11-ounce) package or 1 2/3 cups NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Morsels 1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow creme 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 8 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced 1. Heat milk in medium, heavy-duty...

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan and Marshmallow Streusel

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan and Marshmallow Streusel Ingredients * 12 large sweet potatoes * 3/4 cup (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature * 3/4 cup light brown sugar * 3/4 cup all-purpose flour * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1 cup toasted pecan pieces * 1...

Cranberry Pecan Biscotti

Cranberry Pecan Biscotti Ingredients * 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting * 1 8.5-ounce box corn muffin mix * 2/3 cup sugar * 1 cup dried cranberries * 3/4 cup chopped pecans * 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest * 3 large eggs * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat...

Pumpkin Banana Mousse Tart

Pumpkin Banana Mousse Tart Ingredients For the crust: * 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (14 crackers) * 1/3 cup sugar * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted For the filling: * 1/2 cup half-and-half * 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree * 1 cup light brown sugar,...

Cranberry Pear Relish

Cranberry-Pear RelishIngredients    * 1 small navel orange    * 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh or frozen cranberries    * 1 Bartlett pear, cored and cut into large chunks    * 1/2 cup light brown sugar    * Pinch kosher...

Recipe: Pumpkin Cheese Cake

Pumpkin CheesecakeIngredientsCrust:    * 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs    * 3 tablespoons light brown sugar    * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon    * 1 stick melted salted butterFilling:    * 3 (8-ounce) packages cream...

Holiday French Toast Casserole

Holiday French Toast CasseroleIngredients:1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup butter, melted3 tsp. cinnamon3 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced (or 1 can of sliced apples)1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2-1 loaf of French bread or any other sweet bread-Brioche6 large eggs1-1/2 cup milk1 Tbsp. peppermint...

Cornbread Dressing

Cornbread Dressing1/2 cup butter1 1/2 cups self-rising buttermilk cornmeal mix1/2 cup all purpose flour5 large eggs, divided1 1/2 cups buttermilk1 1/12 cups soft breadcrumbs1 small sweet onion, diced2 celery ribs, diced2 tablespoons of chopped fresh sage2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley2...

Aunt Rosie's Crab Dip

Aunt Rosie's Crab DipThis is an old recipe that I picked up from my Aunt Rosie.  It was always a hit during the holidays and simple to make.Ingredients:1, 8 oz. cream cheese1 cup crab meat, flaked2 tablespoons of chopped onion2 tablespoons of milk1 heaped tablespoon of horseradishA few...

Left-over Turkey Casserole

Left-over Turkey and Stuffing CasserolePre-heat oven to 350 degrees.  Layer bottom of casserole dish with leftover turkey pieces.  Mix one can of cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 can of milk and spread over turkey.  Layer with left-over stuffing.Bake for 35 to 45 minutes.

Lady Locks

Lady LocksIngredients:1 cup of Oleo1/3 cup of whipping cream2 cups of flourGranulated sugar on waxed paper.Preheat over to 375 degrees.  Mix Oleo, whipping cream and flour together and chill for one hour.Foll to 1/8 inch thick, cut into strips and wrap in a spiral motion around round-shaped,...

Crab Ball Appetizer

Crab Ball AppetizerIngredients:1/2 lb. crab meat, flaked1 1/2 cups bread crumbs1 egg slightly beaten2 tablespoons cocktail sauce2 tablespoons mayonaise2 tablespoons of minced green onion1/2 teaspoon of dry mustard1 cup crushed potato chipsIn a large bowl combine all of the ingredients except...

Cream Cheese Cookie Dough

Cream Cheese Cookie DoughIngredients:1, 8 oz of cream cheese3/4 cup of softened butter1 cup of powdered sugar2 1/4 cups of flour1/2 teaspoon of baking sodaBeat cream cheese, butter and sugar on medium speed.  Add flour and baking soda until well blended.  Makes 3 cups of cookie dough

Quick n Easy Monkeybread

Quick n Easy Monkeybread Ingredients: 1/2 cup margerine or butter 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 3 can buttermilk biscuits 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (optional) Lots of LOVE!!!! Preheat oven to 375. Prepare bundt pan by coating inside with cooking spray or...

Stuffed Green Pepper Soup

STUFFED GREEN PEPPER SOUP 1 lb ground beef 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 cup cooked white rice 2 large green bell peppers, chopped 1 beef bouillon cube 1/8 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 1/4 cups water...

Creamy Hot Artichoke Dip

Creamy Hot Artichoke DipIngredients:1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts drained and chopped1 cup Hellmann's Mayonnaise1 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 clove garlic, finely choppedCombine all ingredients.  Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until heated through.

Apple Galettes

Apple GalettesPaired well with Starr Hill Winery Sparkling Diamond or Bubblin BogIngredients:3 large cooking apples such as yellow Delicious, Pippin or Granny Smith1 pound puff pastry or 1 (2-sheet) package of frozen puff pastry2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter6 tablespoons of superfine...

Roasted Pumpkin Risotto with Fresh Sage

Roasted Pumpkin Risotto with Fresh SagePaired well with Starr Hill Winery Seyval or ChardonnayIngredients:8 miniature pumpkins (or substitute a one-pound piece of a larger pumpkins roasted covered with foil)salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste8 fresh sage leaves4 to 5 cups chicken stock1...

Cooking with Wine

Cooling with WineReductions:  You need to be aware of the concentration of the win textures that occur.  In dry white wines the unplestant concentration of acid can be balanced by the addition of salt to the sauce.  Dry red wines will have a concentration of both acid and...

Almond Biscotti

Almond Biscotti 2 ½ C flour 1 c sugar 2 tsp baking power 1 c sliced almonds ¼ tsp of salt 3 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp almond extract Pre-heat oven to 350. Grease large cookie sheet. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, almonds and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together...

Cindy's Turkey Salad

5 cups cooked turkey meat, chopped 1 cup finely chopped celery 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, diced 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon dried cilantro 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons pepper Directions In a bowl, mix the turkey meat, celery, jalapeno,...

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound ground turkey 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 cups pumpkin puree 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon...

Christmas Jones Cocktail

4 fresh strawberries 1 part vodka 2 tsp superfine sugar 5 oz pineapple juice 7-Up mint sprigs for garnish Preparation: In a blender, whiz the vodka, strawberries, sugar and pineapple juice together. Pour the mix equally into two highball glasses. Top with 7-Up. Garnish with...

Roasted Red Pepper Dipping Sauce

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce In food processor puree 1 cup of light mayonnaise, ¾ cup of drained (jarred) roasted red peppers, ½ tsp of white wine vinegar, and 1/8 tsp of ground pepper. Refrigerate, covered until ready to serve.