Happiness! The trick to a good fruit salad? Use fresh ripe fruit (see tips for selecting fruit here) and chill it good. Cut it up just before serving. watermeloncantaloupegreen grapespineapplestrawberriespeachesbananasred grapeskiwiblueberries
PrintTemperatures listed in candy instructions are for sea level. If you live at a higher altitude, it is fairly easy to adjust recipes. For every 1,000 feet/300 meters above sea level, subtract 2° F/1° C from every temperature listed. The…
PrintHuge flavor!! 2 c pecans, whole or chopped1/4 c brown sugar1/3 c evaporated milkdash salt1 T Karo syrup1 t vanilla Spread pecans in single layer on baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 6-7 minutes or until lightly toasted. (If using…
PrintThe elite. The top one percent of all milkshakes. The “Top Gun” if you will. 1 milkshake glass1 T Mrs. Richardson’s chocolate fudge topping1 T Mrs. Richardson’s butterscotch/caramel topping1 1/2 c Dreyer’s chocolate ice cream2 T milk1 T roasted caramel…
PrintBrings out the sweet! 1 fresh ripe pineapple, trimmed, cored, and sliced2 T butter or margarine1/2 c brown sugar Cover baking sheet with foil and lightly grease foil with butter. Melt butter or margarine. Stir in brown sugar. Dip pineapple…
PrintPIZZAAAAAAAAA! Dough:1/2 c warm water4 t yeast3/4 c milk1/2 c oil1/4 c sugar, divided1 egg1 t salt4 1/4 c flour Toppings:Hunts four-cheese spaghetti saucepepperonisausage, brownedCanadian bacon or hampineapple tidbitsgreen pepper, chopped finesweet onion, choppedmushrooms, slicedolives, slicedmozzarella cheese, shredded To make…
PrintNo pressure but … really good! For each serving:1 beef hot dog1/4 sweet onion, sliced thin2 t butter or margarine1 fresh hot dog bun1 T mayonnaise1 t ketchup1/4 t mustard Heat butter in skillet over medium heat. Slice hot dog…
PrintDeceptively delicious! Cake:1 yellow cake mix, dry1 small box instant lemon pudding, dry4 eggs2/3 c oil Glaze:5 T fresh-squeezed lemon juice (approximately 2 lemons)1 c powdered sugar Combine dry cake mix, dry pudding, eggs, oil, and 3/4 cup water. Using…
PrintAnything buttery that you pour on your food is gold medal material!! 3 eggs1 T milk5 slices fresh bread, crumbed3/4 c grated parmesan cheese3-4 chicken breast halves, sliced on the diagonal into thin strips2 T vegetable oil4 T butter Sauce:1…
PrintCrispy on the outside, tender on the inside… 7 medium red potatoes1/2 cup butter or margarine1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 t coarse salt1/4 t freshly ground pepper Prepare potatoes by washing and cutting into chunks. Melt butter in baking pan…
PrintPools of butterscotch lava… 6 t graham cracker crumbs1 c butterscotch chips2/3 c butter or margarine6 eggs (3 whole eggs, 3 egg yolks)3/4 c brown sugar, packed1/2 c flour Grease and flour six 6-ounce custard cups. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon graham…
PrintMighty delicious! For each quesadilla:2 10-inch flour tortillas2 T butter4 slices deli ham1/4 c fresh pineapple, sliced thin1 1/2 c mozzarella cheese, grated Heat 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium low heat. When butter is melted and sizzling, place…
PrintFast comfort food! For each serving:1 slice fresh bread1 t + 1 T butter1 T brown sugar Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in brown sugar. Set aside. Toast bread. Immediately spread 1 teaspoon butter on top surface of bread. Follow…
PrintI tell ya folks, there is really nothing quite like the taste of a good club sandwich. The way the mayo combines with the juices of the tomato . . . the way the cold crisp lettuce contrasts with the…
PrintDecorate. Fix festive food. Light sparklers. And fireworks. Go to the parade. Unless your husband doesn’t like parades . . . then hit the pancake breakfast at the town square or go to the car show. BBQ. Play water balloon…
PrintWith a dip you can get the ratios just how you like them… 1 11.5-oz. bag milk chocolate chips1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk1 7-oz. jar marshmallow cremegraham cracker sticks Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in bowl. Heat…
PrintLife will really go so much better, so much smoother, and be so much more fun if you can laugh at yourself. If you don’t take yourself too seriously. I mean, think about it. If you are uptight and expect…
PrintCrush it … literally! For each serving:1 boiled egg1 t butter or margarinesalt and pepper Peel warm, freshly boiled egg. Mash fine with fork. Spread with butter. Salt and pepper to taste.
PrintJam is something that used to intimidate me. Sort of like canning. But, let me just say that jam is so easy to make. (Canning is easy too. But we’ll talk about that another day.) There are a few “jam…
PrintHomemade jam rocks! Be sure to check out the freezer jam tips here or below. They make all the difference! These instructions came from the MCP Pectin box. If you use a different kind of pectin, follow the instructions in…
PrintThe frosting is on the inside! Cupcakes:1-18-oz. yellow or butter cake mix (dry)1 c milk1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 c sugar1 t vanilla1/8 t baking powder3 eggs Filling:2 cups butter or margarine, softened2 7-oz. jars marshmallow cream2 c powdered sugar1 1/2…
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