December
25
Martha’s Sauteed Brussels Sprouts
A great side for turkey or the holidays, but always delicious. Continue reading
December
24
Christmas Soup with Kale and Kielbasa
I’ve made this several times for Christmas Eve and always delicious. This was a recipe known as Alton Brown’s Polish Christmas Soup. Served with a good bread and butter, this is a nice light meal to compliment all the holiday appetizers and sweets, and looks festive as a red,green and white soup.
If you keep the sautéed sausage separate from the soup and just layer in individual bowls you serve, this keeps sausage seasoned. And, since there will probably be soup leftover, another meal can be made from freshly sautéed sausage, reheat soup and repeat. Continue reading
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.
December
7