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my mom sent my a document of recipes my family loves (I don't like the grits casserole, but I don't like grits but I like everything else in it)
Halloween Party Mix
Time: 1½ hours | 40 min prep;
Amount:16 cups
1 (11 ounce) package pretzels
1 (10 1/2 ounce) package miniature peanut butter filled butter flavor crackers (I use Ritz)
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (10 ounce) package M&M's
1 (18 1/2 ounce) package candy corn
1. In a large bowl, combine first 3 ingredients.
2. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter and corn syrup.
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam).
5. Pour over pretzel mixture and stir until coated.
6. Pour into a greased 15x10 inch baking pan.
7. Bake at 250 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
8. Break apart while warm.
9. Cool completely.
10. Toss with M&M's and candy corn.
11. Store in airtight container.
Note: the sugar, butter and corn syrup make the best glaze for pecans.
Grits Casserole: Grandma Tucky
4 c water
1 tsp. salt
1 c. grits
1.25 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese
4 eggs beaten
1 c. milk
0.5 c butter or margarine
1. Heat oven to 350
2. Grease 2 qt casserole
3. Bring water to boil in a sauce pot
4. Slowly add grits and cook 4-5 min. stirring a few times
5. Remove from heat and stir in eggs and 1c. of cheese, milk, butter and pepper.
6. Pour into casserole and sprinkle remaining 0.25 c. cheese over top.
7. Bake 1 hr.
Burnt Almonds: From Candy Good Cooks series
1 lb. almonds ( approximately 3 c.)
2 c. Granulated Sugar
2-5 Tbs. water
1 tsp ground cinnamon, optional
1. Dissolve sugar in water over medium heat.
2. Cook until thread stage ( 106-112 C or 220 F.
3. Add almonds and mix until all syrup has been absorbed.
4. Remove from heat and still until mixture becomes dry.
5. Return to heat, cover with lid a cook until granulated sugar mix melts and coats the almonds.
6. This will take some time (about 30 minutes). Cook until brown color. Do not over cook or the nuts will be too burnt. In some ways this is like a roux, must find the right balance between brown and burnt.
7. When almonds are coated with the glaze remove from heat. Add Cinnamon and turn onto greased cookie sheet. Separate quickly or the almond/glaze will be congealed and difficult to break apart without injuring the individual almonds.
8. Note: do not use wax paper, the wax will melt onto the nuts.
Smoked salmon dip (it is fool-proof and always turns out very yummy):
1 small package smoked salmon (~2oz)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp finely diced onion
1 tsp diced garlic (I often use 1/2 tsp garlic powder instead)
1 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp crushed rosemary (more to taste)
1/8 c parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients, spread into a greased baking dish. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes, until bubbling. Serve warm.
Mississippi Caviar
1 (15 oz) can black-eye peas, drained
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained
1(15 oz) can who kernel corn, drained
2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
3 Tbs. minced garlic (about 8 cloves)
½ bunch cilantro, chopped ( about ½ cup)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian dressing mix
½ c. extra-virgin olive oil
½ c. vinegar
1. Combine first 11 ingredients (peas through seasoning) in a large bowl. Stir well.
2. Combine dressing mix, oil and vinegar. Pour over pea mixture. Stir well. Chill at least 2 hours. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes about 8 cups.
Pecan Pie
3/4c cup sugar
1/4 c butter
3 eggs beaten
1 tsp vanilla
pinch salt
1 cup karo [we use the light] syrup
1 cup pecans [I like rough chopped]
Cream butter and sugar, all everything else and pour into prepared pie crust. Bake at 350 start checking at 50-55 minutes, you want the outside circumference to be puffy and look a little set up, the middle still jiggly...
Toffee Candy
1 c. pecans
¾ c. brown sugar (packed)
½ c. butter
½ pkg. (6 ounce size) semisweet chocolate pieces (1/2 c.)
Butter square pan ( 9x9x2) inches. Spread pecans in pan. Heat sugar and butter to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, 7 minutes. Immediate spread mixture evenly over nuts in pan.
Spinkle chocolate pieces over hot mixture; place baking sheet over pan so contained heat will melt chocolate. Spread melted chocolate over candy. While cut into 1.5 inch square. Chill unitl firm. (makes 3 dozen) Betty Crocker
Toffee Butter Crunch
½ c. coarsely chopped tosted alonds or pecans
1c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 Tbs. light corn syrup
¾ c. semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2c. finely chopped toasted alomonds or pecans
Line a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan with foin, extending foil over edges. Sprinkle the ½ c nuts in pan. Butter side of a heavy 2 quart saucepan. In saucepan melt butt. Add sugar, corn syrup and 3 Tbs. water. Cook and stir over medium-high heat to boiling.
Clip candy thermometer to pan. Cook and stir over medium heat to 290 degrees. Watch carefully after 280 to prevent scorching. Remove saucepan from heat; remove thermometer. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Let stand 5 minutes r till firm; sprinkle with chocolate pieces. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes. When softened, spread chocolate over mixture. Sprinkle with nuts. Chill till firm. Lift candy out of pan; break into pieces. Store tightly covered. Makes about 1.5 pounds. (New Better Homes and Garden Cook Book)
Southern Pralines
1 c granulated sugar
1 c brown sugar, packed
½ c light cream (20%)
¼ tsp salt
2 Tbs. butter
1 c. pecan halves
Lightly butter a sheet of aluminum foil. Combine sugars, cream and salt in large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to 228 degrees on candy thermometer (or until mixture spins a thread about 2 inches long when dropped from a spoon)
Stir in butter and pecans. Continue cooking, stirring constantly to 236 degrees. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes
Beat mixture with wooden spoon until slightly thickened and candy just coats nuts but does not lose its gloss. Drop candy by large spoonfuls onto buttered foil.
CHEESE STRAWS
1 stick butter
2 c. grated sharp cheese
1 c. plain flour
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 c. Rice Krispies
Cream butter and cheese. Sift flour and cayenne pepper and add to cream mixture. Stir in Rice Krispies. Roll into balls, dip a fork into water and mash balls onto ungreased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
Makes 40 2 inch circles Use smallest scooper.
Mulled wine (Source: Jeannette Myers Note: This was used for Gigi’s wedding)
Ingredients:
• 1 bottle (750mL) red wine
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 sticks cinnamon
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 orange scored and cut into wedges
Directions:
1. Pour the wine into a large pot. Pour in sugar and stir to disolve. Add the spices loose or tied in cheese cloth to form a bundle. Squeeze the juice of the orange wedges into the wine, then drop the wedges into the wine.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Do not allow the wine to boil. Once the wine is steaming hot, lower the temperature and simmer for 30 minutes. (Increase the simmering time if you want spicier wine.) Make sure not to let the wine boil, as this will burn off the alcohol and destroy the flavours.
3. After the wine is done heating, strain through fine sieve to remove orange pith and pulp, then serve. Makes 4 servings.
For 1 gallon of wine (20 6 oz. servings):
*1 gallon jug of red table wine, such as Carlo Rossi Piasano or a Merlot
*2 1/2 cups sugar (adjust to taste)
*7 sticks cinnamon
*1 Tablespoon whole cloves
*1 or 2 oranges scored and cut into wedges
The directions for 1 gallon are the same as above, although you may need to increase the simmering time.
Baked Ziti (Libby from the internet: Yummy!!! Jack ate 3 helpings)
1 lb Ziti
1 lb. Hot Italian sausage, crumbled
1 onion chopped
2 (28 oz) spaghetti sauce
6 oz. provolone
6 oz. mozzarella
1.5 c. sour cream
½ c. parmesan cheese
¼ c. chopped fresh basil (4 tsp. dried)
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Cook pasta according directions on package.
Brown sausage; add onions and sauté until tender. Drain fat and add spaghetti sauce, simmer 15 minutes. In a 2 quart baking dish place ½ of the pasta, top with a layer of provolone and mozzarella; spread ½ of the sauce and sour cream; Cover with remaining pasta, cheese and sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan and basil; Cook 30 min. until cheese and sauce are bubbly
Note: we used about 12 oz of fresh mozzarella. This was delicious. 1/17/09.
Blueberry Muffins
1 c. flour
½ c. oatmeal
¼ c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
¼ c. oil or melted margarine or butter
¾ c. milk
¾ c blueberries
Mix flour, oatmeal, sugar and baking powder together. Beat egg slightly and mix with milk and oil. Add liquid mixture to dry mixture. Blend. Add blueberries and mix slightly. Put batter in muffin tins. Bake in preheated 400° F oven for 20-25 minutes
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Halloween Party Mix
Time: 1½ hours | 40 min prep;
Amount:16 cups
1 (11 ounce) package pretzels
1 (10 1/2 ounce) package miniature peanut butter filled butter flavor crackers (I use Ritz)
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (10 ounce) package M&M's
1 (18 1/2 ounce) package candy corn
1. In a large bowl, combine first 3 ingredients.
2. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, butter and corn syrup.
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for 5 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and baking soda (mixture will foam).
5. Pour over pretzel mixture and stir until coated.
6. Pour into a greased 15x10 inch baking pan.
7. Bake at 250 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
8. Break apart while warm.
9. Cool completely.
10. Toss with M&M's and candy corn.
11. Store in airtight container.
Note: the sugar, butter and corn syrup make the best glaze for pecans.
Grits Casserole: Grandma Tucky
4 c water
1 tsp. salt
1 c. grits
1.25 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese
4 eggs beaten
1 c. milk
0.5 c butter or margarine
1. Heat oven to 350
2. Grease 2 qt casserole
3. Bring water to boil in a sauce pot
4. Slowly add grits and cook 4-5 min. stirring a few times
5. Remove from heat and stir in eggs and 1c. of cheese, milk, butter and pepper.
6. Pour into casserole and sprinkle remaining 0.25 c. cheese over top.
7. Bake 1 hr.
Burnt Almonds: From Candy Good Cooks series
1 lb. almonds ( approximately 3 c.)
2 c. Granulated Sugar
2-5 Tbs. water
1 tsp ground cinnamon, optional
1. Dissolve sugar in water over medium heat.
2. Cook until thread stage ( 106-112 C or 220 F.
3. Add almonds and mix until all syrup has been absorbed.
4. Remove from heat and still until mixture becomes dry.
5. Return to heat, cover with lid a cook until granulated sugar mix melts and coats the almonds.
6. This will take some time (about 30 minutes). Cook until brown color. Do not over cook or the nuts will be too burnt. In some ways this is like a roux, must find the right balance between brown and burnt.
7. When almonds are coated with the glaze remove from heat. Add Cinnamon and turn onto greased cookie sheet. Separate quickly or the almond/glaze will be congealed and difficult to break apart without injuring the individual almonds.
8. Note: do not use wax paper, the wax will melt onto the nuts.
Smoked salmon dip (it is fool-proof and always turns out very yummy):
1 small package smoked salmon (~2oz)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp finely diced onion
1 tsp diced garlic (I often use 1/2 tsp garlic powder instead)
1 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp crushed rosemary (more to taste)
1/8 c parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients, spread into a greased baking dish. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes, until bubbling. Serve warm.
Mississippi Caviar
1 (15 oz) can black-eye peas, drained
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained
1(15 oz) can who kernel corn, drained
2 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
3 Tbs. minced garlic (about 8 cloves)
½ bunch cilantro, chopped ( about ½ cup)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian dressing mix
½ c. extra-virgin olive oil
½ c. vinegar
1. Combine first 11 ingredients (peas through seasoning) in a large bowl. Stir well.
2. Combine dressing mix, oil and vinegar. Pour over pea mixture. Stir well. Chill at least 2 hours. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes about 8 cups.
Pecan Pie
3/4c cup sugar
1/4 c butter
3 eggs beaten
1 tsp vanilla
pinch salt
1 cup karo [we use the light] syrup
1 cup pecans [I like rough chopped]
Cream butter and sugar, all everything else and pour into prepared pie crust. Bake at 350 start checking at 50-55 minutes, you want the outside circumference to be puffy and look a little set up, the middle still jiggly...
Toffee Candy
1 c. pecans
¾ c. brown sugar (packed)
½ c. butter
½ pkg. (6 ounce size) semisweet chocolate pieces (1/2 c.)
Butter square pan ( 9x9x2) inches. Spread pecans in pan. Heat sugar and butter to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, 7 minutes. Immediate spread mixture evenly over nuts in pan.
Spinkle chocolate pieces over hot mixture; place baking sheet over pan so contained heat will melt chocolate. Spread melted chocolate over candy. While cut into 1.5 inch square. Chill unitl firm. (makes 3 dozen) Betty Crocker
Toffee Butter Crunch
½ c. coarsely chopped tosted alonds or pecans
1c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 Tbs. light corn syrup
¾ c. semisweet chocolate pieces
1/2c. finely chopped toasted alomonds or pecans
Line a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan with foin, extending foil over edges. Sprinkle the ½ c nuts in pan. Butter side of a heavy 2 quart saucepan. In saucepan melt butt. Add sugar, corn syrup and 3 Tbs. water. Cook and stir over medium-high heat to boiling.
Clip candy thermometer to pan. Cook and stir over medium heat to 290 degrees. Watch carefully after 280 to prevent scorching. Remove saucepan from heat; remove thermometer. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Let stand 5 minutes r till firm; sprinkle with chocolate pieces. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes. When softened, spread chocolate over mixture. Sprinkle with nuts. Chill till firm. Lift candy out of pan; break into pieces. Store tightly covered. Makes about 1.5 pounds. (New Better Homes and Garden Cook Book)
Southern Pralines
1 c granulated sugar
1 c brown sugar, packed
½ c light cream (20%)
¼ tsp salt
2 Tbs. butter
1 c. pecan halves
Lightly butter a sheet of aluminum foil. Combine sugars, cream and salt in large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to 228 degrees on candy thermometer (or until mixture spins a thread about 2 inches long when dropped from a spoon)
Stir in butter and pecans. Continue cooking, stirring constantly to 236 degrees. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes
Beat mixture with wooden spoon until slightly thickened and candy just coats nuts but does not lose its gloss. Drop candy by large spoonfuls onto buttered foil.
CHEESE STRAWS
1 stick butter
2 c. grated sharp cheese
1 c. plain flour
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 c. Rice Krispies
Cream butter and cheese. Sift flour and cayenne pepper and add to cream mixture. Stir in Rice Krispies. Roll into balls, dip a fork into water and mash balls onto ungreased pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
Makes 40 2 inch circles Use smallest scooper.
Mulled wine (Source: Jeannette Myers Note: This was used for Gigi’s wedding)
Ingredients:
• 1 bottle (750mL) red wine
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 sticks cinnamon
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 orange scored and cut into wedges
Directions:
1. Pour the wine into a large pot. Pour in sugar and stir to disolve. Add the spices loose or tied in cheese cloth to form a bundle. Squeeze the juice of the orange wedges into the wine, then drop the wedges into the wine.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Do not allow the wine to boil. Once the wine is steaming hot, lower the temperature and simmer for 30 minutes. (Increase the simmering time if you want spicier wine.) Make sure not to let the wine boil, as this will burn off the alcohol and destroy the flavours.
3. After the wine is done heating, strain through fine sieve to remove orange pith and pulp, then serve. Makes 4 servings.
For 1 gallon of wine (20 6 oz. servings):
*1 gallon jug of red table wine, such as Carlo Rossi Piasano or a Merlot
*2 1/2 cups sugar (adjust to taste)
*7 sticks cinnamon
*1 Tablespoon whole cloves
*1 or 2 oranges scored and cut into wedges
The directions for 1 gallon are the same as above, although you may need to increase the simmering time.
Baked Ziti (Libby from the internet: Yummy!!! Jack ate 3 helpings)
1 lb Ziti
1 lb. Hot Italian sausage, crumbled
1 onion chopped
2 (28 oz) spaghetti sauce
6 oz. provolone
6 oz. mozzarella
1.5 c. sour cream
½ c. parmesan cheese
¼ c. chopped fresh basil (4 tsp. dried)
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Cook pasta according directions on package.
Brown sausage; add onions and sauté until tender. Drain fat and add spaghetti sauce, simmer 15 minutes. In a 2 quart baking dish place ½ of the pasta, top with a layer of provolone and mozzarella; spread ½ of the sauce and sour cream; Cover with remaining pasta, cheese and sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan and basil; Cook 30 min. until cheese and sauce are bubbly
Note: we used about 12 oz of fresh mozzarella. This was delicious. 1/17/09.
Blueberry Muffins
1 c. flour
½ c. oatmeal
¼ c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
¼ c. oil or melted margarine or butter
¾ c. milk
¾ c blueberries
Mix flour, oatmeal, sugar and baking powder together. Beat egg slightly and mix with milk and oil. Add liquid mixture to dry mixture. Blend. Add blueberries and mix slightly. Put batter in muffin tins. Bake in preheated 400° F oven for 20-25 minutes
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I think the pecan pie looks delicious 
