Makes approximately 3 doz. Beat until creamy: ½ cup butter 2 TBS sugar Add: 1 tsp Vanilla Blend in: 1 cup chopped pecans (fine) 1 cup sifted flour 1 cup shredded coconut (optional) Roll into small balls and bake 300°F for 30 min. Roll in powdered sugar while still warm.
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Cheese Ball
2 pkgs. Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 pkg. grated Mild Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup ham, chopped fine ½ stick butter 1 tsp. dried chives or chopped green onions ½ tsp. dried parsley flakes 1 pkg. Knorr Vegetable mix soup 1 cup chopped pecans or any nuts Mix everything together by hand. Or process in a foodContinue reading “Cheese Ball”
Ham And Eggs
Good to the bone. Well, I sliced the rest of the ham this morning for breakfast (see 15 Bean Soup) but I didn’t figure I had enough to serve to my husband and me so I thought of cutting them in small pieces and cooked them with eggs. Here is the result, like ham andContinue reading “Ham And Eggs”
Fennel With Green Beans
The vegetables in this dish are from my garden. Ingredients: 2 large Fennel bulbs, cored and sliced thin 3 cups slivered or French cut fresh green beans 2 cloves garlic 1 medium onion sliced thin ½ cup roasted pistachios or any preferred nuts Olive oil for sautéing ¼ cup water Salt, Pepper Saute garlic andContinue reading “Fennel With Green Beans”
Creamed Spinach
There are two or three ways to make this and all are good. Well, I’m a spinach lover. What can I say? METHOD 1: For Cream: Melt ½ stick of butter in a wide pot on med-low heat. Slowly add the flour while whisking continuously until light golden brown (roux). Add in the onions andContinue reading “Creamed Spinach”
Yellow Squash Casserole
Ingredients: 2 yellow squash diced or sliced in discs ½ medium onion minced 1 garlic smashed and minced 1 egg slightly beaten 3 to 4 TBSP water or broth ¼ cup bread crumbs or stuffing mix, or 6 to 8 pieces Ritz crackers (hand crushed) ¾ cup milk 2 TBSP sour cream (optional) 1 heapingContinue reading “Yellow Squash Casserole”
Green Beans
New potatoes were added to this green beans because my husband requested them. This was just canned green beans but cooked to add interest and flavors. 2 cans Green Beans 1 clove garlic smashed and minced ½ medium yellow onion minced 2 slices bacon diced Cook the bacon pieces in a skillet until brown andContinue reading “Green Beans”
Homemade Smoked Ham
I found the recipe for this homemade ham on the Internet. I thought I’d try it because I just purchased a propane gas smoker and I wanted to see if I could do it and also to see how the smoker worked. It is a little trouble to make this compared to just buying curedContinue reading “Homemade Smoked Ham”
Southern Fried Pork Chops
AKA Chicken Fried Pork Chops 2 to 4 thin Pork chops 1 cup flour 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp black pepper 1 egg 2 to 3 TBS. milk Mix the following to pre-season the pork chops: 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fine black pepper Mix the flour, salt and black pepperContinue reading “Southern Fried Pork Chops”
Pork Chops (Thick)
2 or 3 pork chops 1” thick or thicker. Mix: 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper Sprinkle on both sides of the pork chops. Pierce with a fork on several places. Let stand for a few minutes to let the seasoning get absorbed. About 30 minutes or so. Preheat oven toContinue reading “Pork Chops (Thick)”