No-Bake Fruit Balls1 (6 ounce) package mixed dried fruit bits3/4 cup finely chopped nuts1/2 cup brandy1/4 cup butter, softened1/4 cup corn syrup2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbsConfectioners’ sugarIn a small bowl stir together fruit, nuts and brandy; let stand for 1 hour.In a medium bowl beat butter and corn syrup until well blended. Gradually beat [...]

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Pecan Sandies1/4 cup soft margarine8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 egg1 teaspoon pecan nut flavoring1 (18.25 ounce) box dry white cake mix1 cup chopped pecansCream softened margarine and cream cheese. Add egg and flavoring. Beat well. Add dry cake mix, then add chopped pecans. Drop by teaspoonsful onto an greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees [...]

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Yummy Gelatin DessertThis is a marvelous, light summer dessert that can be varied by using other fruits and other flavors of gelatin.1 large box strawberry-banana-flavored gelatin1 (29 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained and cut into smaller pieces3 or 4 bananas, sliced1 (9 ounce) container frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed1 loaf-style angel food cake, broken into [...]

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Choco-Colada CheesecakeSource: Bon Appetit – February 1996Crust2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs6 tablespoons unsalted butter, meltedPosition rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch high sides. Wrap outside of pan with heavy-duty foil.Combine cookie crumbs and butter in medium bowl; mix to blend. Press [...]

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City Chicken ( Mock Chicken)Posted at recipegoldmine.com by Chris in NM 2005/4/5 13:342 pounds boneless pork, cut into cubes (I use pork tenderloin) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup butter 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth 1 [...]

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Banana Oatmeal Coconut BarsSource: Conveniently Vegan by Debra Wasserman2 large ripe bananas2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats1 cup sweetened flaked coconut1/4 cup pure maple syrupPeel bananas, place in a large bowl and mash with a fork until they reach a creamy consistency. Stir in oats, coconut and maple syrup. Spread mixture into an ungreased 9-inch square [...]

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Molasses Taffy1 1/3 cups Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (1 can) 1/2 cup molassesFew grains saltCook sweetened condensed milk, molasses and salt together in a heavy saucepan. Stir over low heat until hard ball forms when tested in cold water (250 to 266 degrees F on candy thermometer). Cool on a buttered platter or pan.Pull, [...]

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Raspberry Slush2 small boxes raspberry gelatin1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade1 (12 ounce) can orange juice2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice2 cups vodkaMake gelatin according to package directions. Add frozen juices and cranberry-raspberry juice. Stir well. Add vodka. Freeze in covered container, stirring every 1 or 2 hours initially to keep mixed and allow to slush.

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Jalapeno Cheese Squares3 to 4 jalape?o peppers, seeded and chopped1 large onion, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded6 eggs, beatenSprinkle peppers, onion and garlic into a well-greased 9-inch square pan. Cover with cheese. Pour eggs over cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until firm. Cool; cut into [...]

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Cinnamon Sticky Buns
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted, divided
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Watkins Cinnamon
2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated regular or buttermilk biscuits
Combine 2 tablespoon melted butter, brown sugar, nuts, and water, and place in bottom
of a 10-inch [...]

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