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 [...]

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 
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 [...]

 
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
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
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 [...]

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz
Here’s another quick, fun, and tasty Christmas concoction. They are amazing!
You will need:

3 Tubes of Ritz crackers
1 jar smooth Peanut Butter
1 pound chocolate almond bark

Generously spread a cracker with peanut butter and add another cracker for a top. Repeat making peanut butter crackers using all 3 tubes of crackers
Lay out [...]

How to Brine a Turkey 
Last year was our first year to brine a turkey.  We repeated this process twice already this year and Thanksgiving is still to come.  This is an easy way to prepare your turkey for that Thanksgiving feast.  The fruits and herbs which go into the brine give the turkey a savory flavor that is out of this [...]

Best Broccoli Casserole Ever
Spray a 9×9” baking dish with oil, or grease with butter.
Preheat oven to 325.
Empty 1 16oz package frozen broccoli cuts into 9×9 baking dish.
In large bowl add:

1 cup mayonnaise

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

2 beaten eggs

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 Tablespoons chopped onion (or use dried flakes)

1 teaspoon salt

1 [...]

Country Breakfast Pie 
1 deep dish pie crust – unbaked 
Place the following in unbaked pie crust

1 pound pork sausage – crumbled, browned, and drained

¼ cup chopped green pepper

¼ cup chopped red pepper

¼ cup chopped onion

1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup light cream 

Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until top is golden brown and [...]