Even though here in NC, it is a hot and humid 90 degrees outside, I am trying to get a jump start on planning for the holidays. I came across some of my favorite recipes given to me by family and friends, and thought I'd share! Feel free to do the same!
In this posting there are the following recipes:
Wassail
Simple Peach Cobbler
Cinnamon Butter
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Sausage Balls
Southern Pecan Pie
Caramel Corn
Hummingbird Cake
Peanut Butter Cookies
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Wassail
2 quarts sweet apple cider
2 cups orange juice (Simply Orange is our family favorite!)
1 cup lemon juice
5 cups pineapple juice
1 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp. whole cloves
Combine all ingredients in saucepan and bring just to a boil. Remove from heat and strain to remove spices (or just use a cheesecloth). Simmer. Serve hot. Makes 16 cups.
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Simple Peach Cobbler
1 large can sliced peaches with syrup
1 egg
Butter
1 cup Bisquick
1 cup sugar
Cinnamon
Pour peaches into 11 ¼ x 7 ½ inch baking pan. Mix Bisquick, sugar and egg into crumbly stage and sprinkle on top of peaches. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Dot with butter and bake at 350 degrees until brown, about 35-45 minutes.
***I usually double the recipe for holiday parties. Top with vanilla ice cream (Breyers Creamy Vanilla is the best!).
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Cinnamon Butter
1-1/2 cups
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1. In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until whipped. Beat in the sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
2. Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to serve. Soften a bit just before serving.
SERVING TIPS: Use this as a spread for breads and pastries, or to add pizzazz to cooked chicken or fish.
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Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
4 cans French style green beans
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 cup bean broth (from green beans)
4 cups cheddar cheese
1 large can French’s French Fried Onions
In bowl mix together soup, 2 cups cheddar cheese and bean broth. In a casserole dish put in one layer (2 cans) green beans. Put a layer of soup mixture on beans. Put a layer of French fried onions over beans. Add another layer (2 cans) of beans. Then add remaining soup mixture and another layer of French fried onions. Cover with 2 cups of cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes. This makes enough for a holiday or party dish. Enjoy!
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Sausage Balls (Family Favorite!)
1 lb. sausage
1 lb. mild cheese, grated
3 cups Bisquick mix
Mix with hands. Form into walnut size balls.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
***These freeze well! My Nannie (grnadmother)makes these every year, and we LOVE them!
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Southern Pecan Pie
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 Tbsp. flour
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups large pecan pieces
Unbaked pie shell
Mix all together and pour into unbaked pie shell.
Bake at 275 to 300 degrees for 1 hour.
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Caramel Corn
About 8 cups
8 cups plain popped popcorn (unpopped kernels discarded)
1 cup peanuts
1 large clean brown paper grocery bag
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into chunks
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
Place the popped popcorn and peanuts in the grocery bag.
In a microwave-safe large bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Microwave for 2 minutes; stir then microwave for 2 more minutes.
Add the baking soda, stirring until thickened. Mixture will turn light in color and look like taffy. Pour mixture over the popcorn and peanuts in the bag; close bag and shake well.
Pour the popcorn mixture into the bowl and microwave for 1-1/2 minutes; stir then microwave for 1-1/2 more minutes. Pour into the paper bag and shake well.
Repeat Step 4 then spread the popcorn mixture onto baking sheets and allow to cool completely. Serve, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
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Hummingbird Cake
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 eggs, beaten
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract
1- 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, untrained
1 cup chopped pecans
1 ¾ cup mashed bananas
½ cup chopped pecans
***Cream Cheese Frosting
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; add eggs and oil, stirring until dry ingredients are moistened. Do not beat. Stir in vanilla, pineapple, 1 cup pecans, and bananas.
Pour batter into 3 greased and floured 9 in. round cake pans.
Bake at 350 degrees for 23-28 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
Stir ½ cup pecans into cream cheese frosting if desired, or reserve them to sprinkle on top of frosted cake. Spread frosting between layers and on top and sides of cake. Yield: One 3 layer cake.
***Cream Cheese Frosting
½ cup butter, softened
1- 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened
1- 16 oz package powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Cream butter and softened cream cheese. Gradually add powdered sugar, beat until light and fluffy.
Stir in vanilla extract.
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Peanut Butter Cookies
½ cup margarine or butter
½ cup peanut butter
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar or ¼ cup honey
1 egg
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon vanilla
Sugar
In a mixing bowl beat margarine and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add ½ cup of flour, sugar, egg, baking soda, baking powder, and vanilla. Beat till thoroughly combined. Beat in remaining flour. If necessary, cover and chill dough till easy to handle.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. If desired, roll in additional sugar. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten by crisscrossing with the tines of a fork.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 7 to 9 minutes or till bottoms are lightly browned. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Makes about 36 cookies.
Chocolate-Kiss Peanut Butter Cookies:
Prepare as above, except do not flatten with a fork before baking. Press 1 milk chocolate kiss into each cookie.
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