November
19
August
29
Vanilla Sauce for Bread Pudding
October
6
Tiramisu made Easy
Looking for the easiest Tiramisu Recipe? This has to be it! Continue reading
December
9
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
March
19
“Icing in the Cake” Bundt Cake
This recipe puts the icing inside the cake!
It makes for a delicious, moist taste. I made it with a box of yellow cake mix, but found the original recipe using a German Chocolate cake mix. Either way, it’s quick and easy and no problem to whip it for any last minute need, or just to enjoy with coffee or a glass of milk.
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.
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.
November
22
pecan pie and more….
Pecans are the official state nut of Texas and the Pecan Tree is our State Tree, so we are serious about our Pecans.
We eat them raw, roasted, added to salads, side dishes, crushed and topped on crusted meat dishes, but most often, it’s the ingredient in some of the best tasting sweets and desserts.*
Pecan Pie has always been a favorite in my family, expecially during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
Of course, back in the day, we secured these buttery nuts the labor intensive method, by hours of hand shelling the pecans. Those perfectly shelled halves were coveted. My childhood home had several Pecan Trees that my Dad planted and nutured and we enjoyed pecans for many years. We realized what a luxury we had when we got sticker- shock in the stores!
It’s one of the easiest pies to make (if you use a ready-made pie crust). Since my Dad knew how much we all enjoyed this tradition my Mom had started, he would always have one waiting for us when any of my sisters and our families came for holidays. Great memories of enjoying this timeless Texas treat. Continue reading