Archive for November, 2008



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Pecan Tarts

DOUGH: 1 cup flour 3 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1/4 pound butter FILLING: 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 Tablespoon melted butter 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans OR English walnuts) 1 egg Whip Cream Directions: Use a beater to get the flour, cream cheese and butter mixture really smooth. Roll into 24 small balls and chill. Place balls into tiny ...

Meaty Spaghetti Sauce

1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup butter 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 pound ground beef 4 strips bacon, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped fine 3 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1 bay leaf 1 Tablespoon salt black pepper 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 ounces red wine 2 (15-ounce) cans whole tomatoes or tomato sauce 1 (4-ounce) can tomato paste 1 cup ...

Apple Cider-Glazed Baby Carrots

2 (16-ounce) bags of frozen baby carrots 3 cups apple cider 2 Tablespoons butter 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 4 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt In a large skillet with a lid combine all ingredients and heat over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer. Cover the pan and reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes. Uncover the pan ...

Cheap Cafe Mocha

Fix your favorite coffee and add hot cocoa mix (plain chocolate or flavored). Mix well. No need to add sugar or creamer unless you desire it. You can also add a bit of mint or almond extract.

Gooey Chocolate Cashew Bars

CRUST: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup softened butter 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar TOPPING: 1-1/2 cups salted cashews, ...

Praline Cookies

1/2 cup butter OR margarine 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg, slightly beaten 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans powdered sugar Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt butter in microwave. Add sugars, egg, flour and vanilla; mix well. Add pecans; mix well. Using spoon, drop dough 2-inches apart onto cookie sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes ...

Apple Ring Pancakes

1 Granny Smith apple 1 cup original pancake mix 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil Apple ring (additional ones will make it go faster) 1. Peel, core and slice apple. Cut apple lengthwise; seperate into rings and set aside. Combine pancake mix, cinnamon, milk, egg and oil into bowl. Stir just until dry ...