Aunt Georgia’s Pineapple Pretzel Salad
Tara on Apr 8th 2010
Here is another family favorite that is easy to prepare and serve. Aunt Georgia serves this at Thanksgiving or Christmas. It goes well with Ham N Rolls for Sunday dinner too.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl add:
• 1 ½ cup pretzel sticks (broken into inch long pieces)
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 stick [...]
Bethany’s Resurrection Rolls
Tara on Apr 3rd 2010
Each Wednesday, Hope gets to participate in a wonderful home school program called Classical Conversations. All students are required to give weekly oral presentations and Hope’s friend Bethany made these delicious Resurrection Rolls and shared with the class last week. We learned the rolls are symbolic of Jesus’ death, His burial, and His resurrection. [...]
Easter Egg Bird Nests
Tara on Mar 22nd 2010
These Easter Egg Bird Nests are a tradition at our house. This is another fun recipe the kids enjoy helping me make each Easter. They are incredibly tasty and equally easy to make. They don’t last long so make a batch and enjoy!
1 12oz package of Chow Mien Noodles –slightly crunched
1 12 oz [...]
End Zone Brownies
Tara on Jan 25th 2010
Here is a recipe that has been a kids’ favorite around our house for a long time. These are the best brownies I have ever tasted. Be careful! They are very rich, but they will be a great way to top of your Super Bowl menu.
Brownies
In large bowl mix
2 sticks of soft butter
2 cups of [...]
Breakfast Croissants
Tara on Dec 24th 2009
This is a family favorite of ours. When my dad was terminally sick with cancer, many people brought food to our house. Here in the south, that’s all we know to do in such cases – cook and pray. Anyway, our neighbor, Nancy Jones made a basket of these croissants and brought them over, warm [...]
Night Before Christmas Sticky Butterscotch Buns YUM!!
Tara on Dec 21st 2009
If you don’t have time to make Better Cinnamon Rolls, this recipe is the next best thing to serve on Christmas morning. I got this recipe a long time ago from my dear friend Betsy. Hi Betsy! Be sure you get all the ingredients when you make that last grocery store run. Sometimes the Cook N Serve [...]
Mother-In-Law’s Boiled Custard
Tara on Dec 18th 2009
Mother-In-Law’s Boiled Custard
What’s the difference between egg nog and boiled custard?? I’ve often thought of egg nog as a northern drink, and of boiled custard being the southern choice. I’ve been told that egg nog is the “spirited” drink. After researching this topic I’ve found that both these holiday drinks are frequently spiked.
Here’s what Yahoo [...]
Christmas Cathedral Windows
Tara on Dec 16th 2009
I’d never heard of Cathedral Windows as a food, until I started dating the guy who’d later become my husband. His mother would make these every Christmas. They are so easy and incredibly tasty. Like many of my favorites, these can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve.
In large microwave safe [...]
Peanut Crock Pot Candy Clusters
Tara on Dec 15th 2009
Peanut Crock Pot Candy Clusters
When you’ve had a taste of this delectable confection you won’t believe how simple it is. You’ll be amazed how it always comes out & never fails.
1 – One pound jar of Lightly Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts
1 – One pound jar of Unsalted Dry Roasted Peanuts
1 – 12 oz. Pack [...]
Red Velvet Cake
Tara on Dec 6th 2009
Red Velvet Cake
I used mostly organic ingredients in this cake. I found some plant based red food coloring at Whole foods. However, the label said the color might change when heated. I added a bit of regular red food coloring to give the cake some color. Feel free to use as many organic ingredients [...]



