Christmas Double Layer Pumpkin Pie Recipe December 21, 2008

Double Layer Pumpkin Pie

Yields: 8 servings

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
1 cup cold milk
2 (3.5 ounce) pkgs. instant vanilla pudding
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

In a large bowl, whisk together cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of
milk, and sugar until smooth. Gently stir in whipped topping.
Spread into bottom of crust. Pour 1 cup of milk into large
bowl, and thoroughly mix in pudding mix, pumpkin, cinnamon,
ginger, and cloves. When thickened, spread over cream cheese
layer. Refrigerate 4 hours, or until set.

Cheesy Ham au Gratin Christmas Recipe December 20, 2008

Cheesy Ham au Gratin

2 cup Cooked ham; dice
1 cup Milk
1 cup Boiling water
2 can Mexicorn Whole Kernel corn, drained
1 can Condensed Cheddar cheese soup
1 oz 13-16 oz Pack Hungry Jack Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

In 3-1/2 to 4 qt crockpot, combine all ingredients; mix welll,
making sure potatoes slices are covered with sauce.

Cover; cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or until potatoes are tender.

Servings: 4

Black-Eyed Peas and Ham Christmas Recipe December 19, 2008

Black-Eyed Peas and Ham

Ingredients:
1 pound dried black-eyed peas
2 ham hocks or a ham bone with ham left on it
Pepper to taste
onions, sliced
hot sauce

Place the ham bones or hocks in a crockpot, add the peas after they have
been rinsed (but not soaked), and cover with water completely. Cook all
day on low, or 4 or 5 hours on high. Crockpots vary, so keep checking.
You may need to add more water. Stir a couple of times while checking.
Season with pepper if you wish. Serve with slices of onion and hot sauce
– a smooth cayenne variety.

Angel Angel Food Coconut Cream Cake Christmas Recipe December 18, 2008

Angel Food Coconut Cream Cake

1 (8- or 9-inch) purchased round angel food cake
1 (21 ounce) can coconut pie filling
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 tablespoons coconut, lightly toasted

Split cake horizontally to make 4 layers. (To split, mark side of
cake with toothpicks and cut with long, thin serrated knife.) Place
bottom layer on serving plate; spread with 1/3 cup of the pie
filling. Repeat with 2 more layers. Replace top cake layer. Frost top
and sides of cake with whipped topping. Sprinkle top with coconut.
Store in refrigerator.

Makes 12 servings.

Old-Fashioned Ginger Snaps March 18, 2008

Old-Fashioned Ginger Snaps

Old-fashioned ginger snap cookies, made with molasses, butter or margarine,
brown sugar, and spices.
INGREDIENTS:
2 3/4 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup light molasses

PREPARATION:
Combine flour, soda, and spices in a bowl and set aside. Cream sugar and
margarine. Beat in egg and molasses until light and fluffy. Stir in flour
mixture just until blended. Chill for 2 hours or more.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on
lightly greased baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball with
the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake about 8 to 10 minutes, until
set.
Makes 8 dozen cookies.

Red Velvet Cake Recipes December 25, 2007

Red Velvet Cake

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 ounce liquid red food color
3/4 cup water
1 pudding-type cake mix (white or yellow)
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon butter flavoring
4 tablespoons buttermilk powder
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Directions:

Heat oven to 325F.

Mix together cocoa powder, red food color, and a small amount of the water forming a paste. Add remaining ingredients except vinegar. Mix 2-3 minutes on medium speed until well blended. Add vinegar and blend completely. Pour batter into prepared 9″ x 13″ cake pan and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.