I’ve been trying out recipes for Christmas and honestly, this one may not make it through the night. Oh my goodness is this good! INGREDIENTS: 1 can crescent rolls (they now make it without seams)1/2 cup chopped pecans1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup corn syrup2 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted1 tsp vanilla1 egg, beaten PREPARATION: Heat oven…
Classic Southern Caramel Cake
My all time favorite cake and recipe.My mom (rip) used to make this for me all the time.. 1 cup butter (2 sticks)2 cups sugar4 eggs3 cups flour, self-rising1 cup buttermilk2 teaspoons vanilla Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare three 9-inch cake pans by greasing them and adding optional parchment paper. Beat butter until light…
Pasta Fagioli in the Crockpot~ just like Olive Garden
This Italian pasta fagioli soup is fairly healthy and tasty, and easy to make in a slow cooker. Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef1 onion, chopped3 carrots, chopped4 stalks celery, chopped2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained1 (16 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained3 (10 ounce) cans beef stock3…
Creamy new orleans pralines
They are terrific! Not chalky, but creamy and delicious. These can be stored at room temperature, or frozen. Can’t beat pralines from Louisiana! 3 cups sugar…1 cup buttermilk1/4 cup light corn syrup1 pinch salt1 tsp baking soda1 tsp vanilla extract1 quart pecans Combine sugar, buttermilk, corn syrup and salt in a very large pan (it…
The best mexican beef casserole ever!
Ingredients: 1 lb extra lean ground beef1 medium onion chopped1 can kernel corn drained1 can black beans rinsed and drained1 pkg taco seasonings mix8 to 12 corn tortillas3/4 cup nonfat sour cream2 cans rotel tomatoes with green chiles drained1/3 cup Mexican blend or taco cheese shreddedSliced jalapeno peppers Directions: Brown ground beef and onions together…
My Famous Pecan Pie Pound Cake
This recipe and my baked chicken recipe went viral a couple of years ago! The top does taste like pecan pie on top of pound cake! I leave my cream cheese, butter and eggs out to reach room temp. In the mixer, I cream 4 sticks of butter, 8 oz cream cheese and 4 cups…
Impossible coconut custard pie …magically makes it’s own crust!
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup Bisquick3/4 cup sugar4 eggs2 cup milk1 cup flaked coconut1 tsp. vanilla1 TBS. butter, softened METHOD: Combine all ingredients and pour into 9 inch buttered pie pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes until custard sets. Like magic it layers into crust, custard, coconut topping. Cool.make sure you click on share to…
Canadian Beaver Tail Pastries
Makes 20-30 Beavertails *This recipe is adapted from Food.com and is in no way associated with the actual Beavertails company. Ingredients: Beaver Tails 1/2 cup warm water5 teaspoons dry yeast1 pinch sugar1 cup warm milk1/3 cup sugar1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon vanilla2 eggs1/3 cup oil5 cups self raising flourVegetable oil (for frying)Cinnamon Sugar Caramel 6 Tbl of…
Southern buttermilk pie
One of the simplest pies to make, I suspect this pie had it’s origins when ladies did not have refrigerators or ice boxes to keep their milk cold so lots of it probably clabbered. So they made pie using this milk. INGREDIENTS: 1/2c buttermilk1 3/4c sugar2 large eggs3tbsp flourpinch of salt1 stick butter melted1tsp vanilla1…
Old fashioned rice pudding
INGREDIENTS: 2/3 c. Minute Rice2 3/4 c. milk1/3 c. sugar1 tbsp. butter1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. vanilla1/4 tsp. nutmegCinnamon1/2 c. raisins INSTRUCTIONS: Combine Minute Rice, milk and raisins, sugar, butter, salt, vanilla and nutmeg in a buttered 1 quart baking dish. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 hour, stirring after 15 minutes and again when…
