Monday, December 8, 2014

Taste of Home Recipes

Slow Cooker Side Dishes
Weeknight Casseroles

Friday, December 5, 2014

Guide to Desserts/Baking


From Carroll Pellegrinelli, your Guide to Desserts/Baking
During the hectic holiday season, you deserve a little break. Sit down and relax with a cup of your favorite coffee or tea and one of these sweet treats.
Orange Coffee Cake
Orange Coffee CakeU always have plenty of oranges around my house this time of year. It nothing to put together this cake.
Orange Coffee Cake
Scrumptious Blueberry Banana Cake
Blueberry Banana CakeYes, the original recipe calls for blueberries, but I think cranberries would be outstanding as well.
Scrumptious Blueberry Banana Cake
Almond Cookies
Almond CookiesThese are perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up.
Almond Cookies

Yummy Soft Sugar Cookies
Soft Sugar CookiesYou've just got to try these yummy sugar cookies. They are soft, just the way my daughter likes them.
Yummy Soft Sugar Cookies

Leeland - Tears of the Saints (With Lyrics)

Guide to Home Cooking


From Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, your Guide to Home Cooking
 Try the key lime cookies, and I'm sure they will make your holiday cookie list. Drop into the Krazy Kitchen forum message board to grab the latest recipes and recall info (yogurt). Have a great week!
Key Lime White Chocolate Coolers Recipe

Key limes and white chocolate make an amazing combination that is refreshingly cool, no matter the season. This variation of meltaway cookies is perfect for kitchen gifts and ships well. Macadamia nuts are optional. Key Lime White Chocolate Coolers will soon become one of your favorite cookies…Read More

Soup/Stew Recipes and Tips

Cold weather? Hot weather? Soups and stews can warm you or cool you off. To warm you up, try Baked Potato & Leek Soup with Cheddar & Bacon, Bouillabaisse (Seafood Stew), and Chicken Meatball Chili Soup (pictured). For the dieters, how about Escarole Soup with Turkey Meatballs. To cool off, try Strawberry Orange Soup or Gazpacho. If none of these examples pique your interest, you will find plenty more soup and stew recipes to choose from…Read More

Bean Soup Mix Recipe

Layered bean soup mix in canning jars makes a great gift and is also quite handy to keep stocked in your own kitchen. If you are giving as a gift, do not forget to attach the cooking instructions. This will make enough for 4 jars or 4 pots of soup of 8 servings each…Read More
Crockpot Lamb Shanks Recipe

Lamb shanks are not very tender and require slow braising. The crockpot is a perfect choice to tenderize tough meat. These lamb shanks are flavored with garlic, onions, mushrooms, herbs, red wine, and tomatoes. To reduce the fat, refrigerate overnight, scrape off the congealed fat, and reheat before serving. The garlic cloves are extremely mild when cooked whole. If you like a stronger garlic flavor, mince some of the garlic before adding to the crockpot...Read More

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Guide to Southern Food


From Diana Rattray, your Guide to Southern Food
Leftover Turkey Pie
Leftover Turkey PieThis pie is made with a turkey and gravy filling and an easy buttery top crust. It's really easy and tasty, and if you don't have time for homemade crust, use a purchased pie pastry. Use leftover turkey gravy or a jar of purchased gravy.
Kentucky Pie Mix in a Jar
Kentucky Pie Mix in a JarThis is an easy pie to bake from the jar mix. The recipient provides the pastry shell, butter, and eggs. Give this pie mix and attach the instructions with a decorative bow.
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Brownie Pie Mix in a Jar
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar

 
10 Minute No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
10 Minute No-Bake Pumpkin PieYes, it really takes only 10 minutes to prepare the filling for this pie. It's a snap to prepare, especially if you use a "ready" graham cracker crust. Or, if you have a little more time, make a homemade graham cracker crust or gingersnap crust.
Hearty Lentil Soup with Leftover Ham
Hearty Lentil Soup with Leftover HamUse a meaty ham bone, ham hocks, or diced leftover ham to flavor this tasty lentil soup. I used escarole to add to the nutrition and color, but feel free to use chopped spinach, chard, or other greens.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Taste of Home Recipes


Christmas Cookies
 
Christmas Cookie Recipes
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Snowman Treats
Do you want to build a snowman? Find 19 ways to build a snowman treat with these recipes for cupcakes, cookies, candy and more.
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Top 10 Peppermint Recipes
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Gingerbread Cookie Recipes
Spice up your Christmas menu with these gingerbread cookie recipes. In addition to gingerbread men recipes, you'll find gingerbread houses, snowflakes, biscotti and more.
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ALDI Holiday Tip
Try giving the hostess a homemade candy jar instead of wine or flowers by layering chocolates or candy in a clear vase.
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Truffle Recipes
These candy recipes will disappear as fast as you can make them! This collection features truffle recipes in flavors such as caramel, peanut butter, hazelnut, chocolate, eggnog and more.
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Gifts in a Jar
Give the gift of homemade food with these ideas for gifts in a jar. This collection includes cookie and beverage mixes, jams and jellies, sauces, spices and more.
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