How to Brine a Turkey -Best Turkey EVER!
Tara on Nov 21st 2011
How to Brine a Turkey This is our third year to brine a turkey and we decided to make a video to share with you about the process. Hope you enjoy it. 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 […]
Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake
Tara on Nov 21st 2011
Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake Crust: In a food processor or blender add: 1 pound package Gingersnap Cookies Pulse or blend until cookies are crumbled smooth. Then add: 1 stick real butter – melted ½ cup pecan pieces 1/3 cup brown sugar Dash of salt Pulse or blend briefly. Press into a 9” springform pan. Cover the […]
Cranberry Macadamia Nut Crunch
Tara on Feb 7th 2011
Here’s quick and easy treat which is always a Valentine or Christmas tradition at our house. The recipe makes an elegant holiday dish. I love giving gifts “from the heart” and this one is perfect for giving. I’ve often wrapped a portion of the candy in clear cellophane then tied it with a pretty […]
Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Tara on Dec 16th 2010
I created this recipe for two reasons. First a tall Peppermint Mocha is one of my favorite holiday indulgences. And second, I hosted a cookie swap last week. These cookies made their debut here at our house for the first HCA home school mom’s cookie swap! What could be better than cococa, coffee, and peppermint […]
Old Fashioned “Stolen” Peanut Butter Fudge
Tara on Nov 28th 2010
This is my Aunt Patricia’s Peanut Butter Fudge recipe. She has made uncountable pounds of this fudge for various family gatherings over the years. At our last gathering, someone actually STOLE this fudge and hid it for their own selfish consumption! You know you’ve got a notable recipe when folks let loose of all their morals and STEAL […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 – […]
