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Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 3:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Pamy...lol...those sound yummy!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 3:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
we have a very good looking man at our wk, he is sweet and hot!....my friend(young pretty girl) gave him some of the balls and said ' Derrick, I made these for you, so think of me when you eat me'

as soon as the word ME instead of 'them' left her mouth she got beat red and started stumbling over words trying to correct herself...I was ROTF!....he knew she was embarrased and just smiled and thanked her

he came back later and said 'you tasted terrific!,,,I mean THEY tasted terrific' hahahha she wanted to hide under table hahahhh

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 3:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Don't you love the holidays!!! Great story Pamy!!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 3:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Vacanick, I have some really great ones that people of all ages like.

HILL COUNTRY RANCH DIP
Ingredients
2 -oz Cream Cheese
1 - oz Sour Cream
4 TBS Milk
2 jars Chipped beef
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp black pepper
½ Cup chopped Green Pepper
2-3 Jalepenos diced
1 –1 ½ cups chopped pecans
butter

Directions
Mix all ingredients together except for pecans & butter. Put into an over proof dish. Saute pecans in butter and spread on top of dish. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes unitl bubbly. Serve with chips.
(I have had grown men ask for this recipe!) It's easy to double, triple as needed..i usually always at least double it)


Basic Hot cheese dip
8 oz EACH of sour cream, cream cheese, velveeta, sharp cheddar cheese, colby, & monterrray jack
one small can chopped black olives
one small can Rotel tomatoes, drained.
Mix all this together, put into an oven proof dish. cover with foil. Bake at 350 for about 20-30 minutes. Stir and serve with chips.

To that recipe you can add a can of chili with no beans or crab...for two completely different tastes.

Raspberry Cheese tart
this sounds awful, but I have had people beg for the recipe!
Mix together about 2 cups each grated cheddar, colby and monterray jack, 1 bunch of green onions chopped and one cup of chopped pecans that have been sauteed in butter...add in just enough mayo to moisten and help it stick together
Spread in the bottom of a pie or tart pan.
Cover with good raspberry preserve.
Refridgerate
Take out about 15 minutes before serving and serve with fritos or crackers.
(this looks pretty at christmas time cause of the red from the raspberry preserve. I have a Christmas tree shaped serving pan that I make this in)

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 3:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
I need cookie ideas. I always bake the same boring ones. It is raining here, and I feel like baking cookies.

Texannie those all sound delicious.

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 4:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Oh Pamy I love it!!!!! ROTFLMAO!!

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 4:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Mamapors ... what kind of cookie recipes are you interested in?? Chocolate cookies, snow balls, fudge??

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 4:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
Well I usually bake sugar cookies, molasses cookies, and sometimes jam thumbprints and chocolate crinkles. I have a fudge recipe I like. Snowballs sounds fun. Or what is your very favorite holiday cookie recipe?? Just looking for something different.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 4:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Rachel Ray makes a coconut snow ball cookie that I'm going to try. It sounds really good!!

Almond Snowballs
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Ingredients
2 egg whites
Pinch coarse salt
1/3 cup sugar, eyeball it
1 1/2 cups, about 6 ounces, shredded coconut
1 teaspoon almond extract, eyeball it
1/4 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
9 candied red cherries, halved
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt to soft peaks, then add sugar and beat again until peaks are stiff. Beat in
almond flavoring. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir in half of the coconut. Sprinkle in the nutmeg and flour,

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 5:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
Vac?

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 6:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Pinwheel Cookies

1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, chopped
1 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
.
Dough
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
PREPARATION:
In a saucepan, combine dates, water, sugar and lemon juice. Bring date mixture to a boil then reduce and let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chopped nuts.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; stir to blend. Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Beat until just blended. Divide dough into three equal portions. Wrap in waxed paper and chill until easy to handle.
Between sheets of waxed paper, roll each portion into a ractangle, about 12 x 8 inches. Remove top piece of waxed paper and spread each rectangle with about 2/3 cup of the date mixture. Starting with the 12 inch side, lift edge of waxed paper. Peel paper off as dough is rolled, jelly-roll fashion. Repeat with remaining portions and filling. Wrap rolls in waxed paper and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each roll into 1/4 inch slices and place about 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes; cool on racks. Makes 7 to 8 dozen

My mom made these every year because everyone insisted. They are so awesome.

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 6:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
Oh Twinkie those sound delicious. I love dates. Yes I was waiting for Vac to come back and give the rest of the recipe.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 6:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Oops!

Trying again .. this is Rachel Rays snowballs.

2 egg whites
Pinch coarse salt
1/3 cup sugar, eyeball it
1 1/2 cups, about 6 ounces, shredded coconut
1 teaspoon almond extract, eyeball it
1/4 teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
9 candied red cherries, halved
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and salt to soft peaks, then add sugar and beat again until peaks are stiff. Beat in almond flavoring. Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, stir in half of the coconut. Sprinkle in the nutmeg and flour, stir, then fold in the remaining coconut.

Using a melon baller or other small scoop, or working with 2 spoons, form 9 "snowballs" a couple of inches apart on each of 2 cookie sheets. Bake snowballs 12 to 15 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven and garnish each snowball with half a cherry and a couple of slivered almonds. Transfer to a rack or serving plate to cool.

Mamapors
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07-29-2004

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 6:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamapors a private message Print Post    
Thanks Vac!! Those sound really fun.

Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 7:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
The Best Homemade Holiday Cookies. I can't wait to try the biscotti.

http://central.hearstmags.com/emailings/ghk_ga/newsletters/120606.html

Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 7:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
12 Days of Cookies

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/12_days_of_cookies/0,1904,FOOD_18276,00.html

Chiliwilli
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09-04-2006

Friday, December 08, 2006 - 7:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chiliwilli a private message Print Post    
I also have an email from Betty Crocker titled Cookie Wonderland that I would be happy to forward to anyone who wants it. I tried to find a weblink to post and couldn't.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Monday, December 11, 2006 - 10:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
I'm actually considering cooking Christmas dinner for the first time. But I have no idea how to choose. What does your menu look like for Christmas dinner??

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Monday, December 11, 2006 - 12:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
If you want a super easy beef one, I have a great one.
I am cooking it for my inlaws for Christmas at their house.
Ceasar salad
Beef Tenderloin (you can't screw up my recipe!)
Spinach with mozzarella
Lancecrossfire's mushrooms (via Pyrochef)
Wild rice or mashed potatoes (the kids want the potatoes)

I am also cooking this whole dinner on NYE

For Christms day dinner, we are having
Turkey
2 dressings (corn bread AND bread)
Mash potatoes
Slow cooked green beans
Squash casserole
Tomato pie.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Monday, December 11, 2006 - 12:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
Here is a dip recipe that gets rave reviews from everyone:

Cowboy Caviar
15 oz black beans rinse and drain
4 oz ripe olives, chopped and drained
1/4 cup onion finely chopped, 1 sm.
1 clove garlic finely chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red pepper; crushed
1/4 tsp cumin ground
1/8 tsp pepper
8 oz Cream cheese softened, 1 pk
1 green onion w/top sliced

Mix all ingredients together except for sliced green onion. Pour in dish and top with green onion. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. I have found that it's even better if you let it refrigerate overnight.

I serve it with wheat crackers.

Azriel
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 7:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Azriel a private message Print Post    
Here is a very simple, but festive looking vegetable dish for the holidays. My husband likes it year round. I only make it in husband size servings, but once you get the idea you can make larger amounts because it's not an exact science. lol

1 tsp butter or margarine
1 red bell pepper, sliced in strips
a handful of baby asparagus
salt
pepper

Melt butter in frying pan. Add sliced bell pepper and saute for a minute turning the pepper.
Push the pepper to the sides of the pan and add the asparagus. I just roll the asparagus back in forth in the pan. It only takes a few minutes and it turns a brighter green and it will be crisp tender. Sprinkle with a little salt and fresh ground pepper. Pile it on a plate and serve.

I also make a variation of this where I add a tablespoon of finely minced onion and a couple of sliced mushrooms in with the bell pepper and then add the asparagus.

It is fast, easy, tasty and the red and green colors are so pretty on the plate however you make it.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 9:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Texannie .. I love how planned out you are! I'm trying. I've got Christmas Eve covered and Christmas morning. We're not big beef eaters so I'm not sure that tenderloin would work ... though it does sound good, as does your cowboy caviar! Yummy!!!

Azriel
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 10:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Azriel a private message Print Post    
Texannie, what are slow cooked green beans? Did I miss that recipe somewhere?

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, December 12, 2006 - 2:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
Thanks, for dinner parties I am very organized..the rest of my life, well, not so much! LOL
That was Native Texans wonderful Cowboy Caviar recipe.
Az, it's not really a recipe per se. Fry up some bacon and add chopped onion and saute.
Add in fresh green beans and sort of lightly saute them too. Add enough water to completely cover. Add salt, pepper, we always use Tony Chachere's, garlic. Cover and turn down to low at let them cook for about an hour or so.

Tera
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08-10-2000

Thursday, December 21, 2006 - 3:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tera a private message Print Post    
I just ruined what was supposed to be delicious fudge. I used a cocoa powder recipe (I think that was the problem).

Does anybody have a tried and true recipe for fudge?