Holidays – Page 3 – cooking.intexas

Almond & Cranberry Cream Cheese Squares

Here’s a modified popular Crescent Roll recipe that I took to weekly quilting group that’s part of a special church community in Fayette County that make quilts for Lutheran World Relief. They piece, pin, tie, and sew “one of a kind” creations, all from donated fabrics. It is an effort of love, time and talents.

Everyone takes a ten o’clock “break” and enjoys fellowship and food. This was easy and delicious. Continue reading

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November 26

Crockpot Dressing

Using a Slow Cooker to make Dressing on Thanksgiving day was taking a leap of faith, but turned out to be a successful experiment.

This is made with convenient ingredients that will also travel well if you are preparing away from home. Continue reading

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November 26

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

Thanksgiving for only two or three or four?

This is the easiest, tastiest, most delicious way to do turkey. And the house will smell incredible while you are roasting…Of course, there is only white meat, but so tender and flavored.

I did not do a gravy, just sliced with an electric knife and served along a few sides….(See Spinach Salad with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds, Crockpot Dressing, Pecan Yams/Sweet potatoes, Cranberry Jelly/Relish. So simple. I will do this combo again) Continue reading

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January 1

Bacon Mushroom Tomato Quiche

An easy adaptation that’s a cross between a quiche and a frittata style egg dish. Since no crust, just breadcrumbs, it is light, but firm and holds well.

Great for a leisurely late morning breakfast or brunch.

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December 16

Breakfast Casserole

Great recipe to mix together, freeze, and serve at a later date.

This is a tested recipe from my sister Betty. She served this at a brunch the day after her daughter’s wedding. Several weeks before the event, she made a practice batch, froze, thawed in refrigerator a day before baking, then baked, just to make sure it was worthy of eating. Success? Yep, there were no leftovers at brunch!

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December 16

Cowboy Candy Jalapenos

Warning!!! These are addictive!!!

There are several versions and now “store-bought” varieties of these delicious little candied Jalapenos.

Serve them on top of your favorite crackers which are spread with cream cheese to make little bites of happiness.

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December 26

White Chili with Salsa Verde

So…. this is the opposite of the traditional RED chili pepper, beef version of a Texas Chili recipe, but, I’m including it in my Chili recipes because it uses chiles (green) and beans (a controversial ingredient to some Chili experts).

It is ladled over bowls, filled with crushed tortilla chips and Montery Jack Cheese , almost making it a “white” variation of a tortilla soup.

A little Salsa Verde spooned on top adds a perfect finish.

My dear friend, Margaret, sent me this recipe several years ago to serve on Christmas Eve. (She is often that little voice in the back of my head, telling me to eat healthier). This is healthy, hearty, as well as unbelievably good.

Of course, my Christmas Eve feast also included extra tortilla chips for Salsa Verde dipping, and I have to confess (sorry Maggi), I made a quick qucamole, and a few simple individual cheese nachos alongside. But it’s okay, that little voice is telling me …”everything is good in moderation!”

enjoy……

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December 24

Betty’s Veggie Bars

My sister Betty has bragging rights for this recipe. Everywhere she takes it, people ask for the recipe. So here it is for friends and family to enjoy!

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December 9

Betty’s Pecan Bars

This is a classic holiday sweet to take to friends, family or just to have around the house for everyone to enjoy! Our family loves to eat these, and my sister Betty has mastered this recipe. It’s a close tie to the classic Pecan Pie, and you can always cut the bars into whatever size works for your entertaining or family.

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December 9

Betty’s Banana Nut Bread

My sister Betty is great at finding fail-proof recipes, that usually travel well. Since Texas is a BIG state, her creations have traveled all over the state to relatives and friends houses for holidays, birthdays, and family reunions.

She’s baked this Banana Bread recipe for years, and gives all credit to a little cookbook published back in the early 60’s by the Mt Olive Lutheran Ladies Aid in Houston, Texas. I don’t know it that officially makes it a “Retro” Recipe, but it’s a keeper.

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