Sourdough Waffles
Ingredients Sponge batter from Sponge Batter Recipe 1 tsp salt 1 tsp soda 1 tbsp sugar 2 eggs 1/4 cup melted shortening Directions Step 1 Set sponge as directed in the recipe Sour Dough Starter II (Sponge Batter), making it slightly thicker and let stand overnight. The next morning remove ...
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Fig Preserve Cake IV
This recipe makes a moist cake filled with a mixture of fresh figs, and brown sugar. Ingredients 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup oil 3 eggs 2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp water 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp cinnamon 3 cups fig preserves 1 ...
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Pecan Cookies
...Ingredients 2 cups finely chopped pecans 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 egg whites Directions Step 1 In a large glass bowl, mix all ingredients well. Step 2 Drop with a teaspoon on a Pam sprayed cookie sheet. Step 3 Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. ...
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John Parker’s Scratch Made Cinnamon Rolls
You can smell these a mile away when they are baking (well, almost). These take a little time but it is so well worth the effort. Ingredients 3 packages Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast 3/4 cup water 4 tbsp lukewarm water 1 tsp salt 6 tbsp sugar 1 cup cooled, scalded ...
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Judy’s Apple Cake
All cakes considered with a choice of three type frostings this is a delicious and really quick cake. Ingredients 1 box Yellow Cake Mix 1 (21 oz) can apple pie filling 3 eggs 1 cup water 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg (optional) Crumb Topping: ½ cup flour ½ teaspoon ...
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Gerry’s Snickerdoodles – Chow Mein Noodle Candy
A quick and easy snickerdoodle recipe. Ingredients 2 (13 oz) packages butterscotch morsels 2 (5 oz) cans chow mien noodles 1 (16 oz) can salted peanuts Directions Step 1 Melt the butterscotch morsels. The easiest way to do this without scorching the morsels is to use a double boiler: put ...
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Christmas Eggnog French Toast
If you are like me, you can’t get enough eggnog during the holiday season. Here’s a way to sneak more eggnog in. Ingredients 2 cups prepared eggnog 1 egg 1/2 tsp cinnamon 6 croissants (or bread of choice) 3 tbsp butter Directions Step 1 In a shallow bowl, mix the ...
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Chocolate Whiskey Balls
Chocolate lovers will appreciate this variation of this popular dessert. These also freeze really well for holiday parties. Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1 cup finely crumbled chocolate wafer cookies 1 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 tbsp light Karo Syrup 1/4 cup whiskey Powdered sugar for rolling Directions Step ...
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Rum Balls
Rum Balls are a popular holiday treat; these include chocolate chips, which makes them a little sweeter and even better. Ingredients 1 package vanilla wafers 2 cups finely ground pecans 4 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened 1 (12 oz) package miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup white Karo Syrup 1/2 cup ...
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Myrtis Fig Cake – Gateau de Figue
Moist and full of fig flavor, this cake is similar in texture to a rich gingerbread and is one of my favorite ways to use figs. Ingredients 1 pint chopped or smashed fig preserves (with syrup) 1 tsp baking powder 2 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 stick butter 1 cup ...
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Sweet Potato Tart Filling
This is a sweet potato filling that can be used with any of the sweet dough recipes on our website. Ingredients 4 medium to large fresh yams or sweet potatoes 1/2 cup white granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla 4 tbsp ...
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Cajun Sweet Dough Tarts
This is a perfect dough for tarts. This dough doesn’t have to be refrigerated for handling and can be prepared right away. I prefer filling them with figs, blackberries, or sweet potatoes ( can fill them with whatever you like). This recipe can be cut in half – See half ...
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Whiskey Balls
One of the more popular holiday candies. You can easily substitute the whiskey with another liquor, if you prefer. Ingredients 2 cups finely chopped pecans 1 box vanilla wafers 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup cocoa 1/4 cup corn syrup 1/2 cup Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Directions Step 1 Toast ...
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Pan Fried Oysters
Pan-frying gives these oysters a crispy breading and light taste. Ingredients 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp parsley dried 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp lemon pepper 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp butter 1 1/2 pints oysters (18 to 20) ...
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Shallot Herb Sauce
This is a light sauce with a delicate shallot flavor, it goes particularly well with seafood. Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup minced shallots 1 tsp finely chopped thyme 1 tsp fresh ground pepper Directions Step 1 In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt two tablespoons of butter. Add ...
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