The Cookbook

Turkey in a Bag

1 16-20 lb. turkey thoroughly thawed
1 large paper grocery bag
1 cup peanut oil (only)
david's orignal recipe calls for worcestershire powder---today the powder is not generally available---you can use the sauce instead----

Sprinkle the sauce on the turkey and then rub it in with a
little peanut oil.
Fully coat the inside of the bag with the rest of the peanut oil.
Put the bird in the bag breast side up and tie the open end closed with
some string.
Put in lower section of a roaster with no lid and place in oven
pre-heated to 325 degrees.
Cook for about 10-12 minutes per pound.
When done, take it out and poke a hole in the bag away from you to let
out the steam and then as david would say, voila! (Do NOT cook dressing
in the bird.)

David Wade

Rock Salt Prime Rib

Cover the bottom of a roaster with about 1/2 inch of rock salt and
lightly dampen it.

David's original recipe says to sprinkle the prime rib with worcestershire powder---today the powder is not generally available---you can use the sauce instead----and then place it in the roaster.

Pour rock salt over it until the sides and top are covered and then
lightly sprinkle it with water.

Put it in the oven uncovered pre-heated to 500 degrees for about
18-20 minutes per pound for medium. (People's preference on how long to cook and how well done is best seem to vary widely so use your own judgment.)

When you're finished cooking, take the rib out and crack open the rock salt casing. Brush away any salt particles and there you have it.

David Wade

Taco-Seasoned Chex Mix

3 cups Rice Chex cereal
3 cups Corn Chex cereal
2 cups bite-size cheese crackers
2 cups bite-size pretzel twists
1 cup salted peanuts
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 package (1.25 oz) Old El Paso taco seasoning mix

1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, crackers, pretzels and peanuts.
2. In small bowl, stir together oil, water and taco seasoning mix. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
3. Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.
Oven Directions: Heat oven to 250°F. In ungreased large roasting pan, mix cereals, crackers, pretzels and peanuts. In small bowl, stir together oil, water and taco seasoning mix. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Bake uncovered 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Jami

Sandra's Cajun Party Mix
Printed from COOKS.COM


8 c. Corn Chex
8 c. Rice Chex
8 c. Wheat Chex
8 c. Cheerios
12 oz. mixed nuts
1 pkg. stick pretzels
1 1/2 to 2 sticks butter
3 tbsp. parsley flakes
3 tsp. celery salt
3 tsp. garlic salt
3 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
3 tsp. onion powder
1 1/2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. onion salt
3 tsp. Season All
3 tsp. Tony's seasoning
1 tbsp. Tabasco sauce

Mix all the above ingredients. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Jami

Reindeer Snack Mix

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour
Ready In: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
Yields: 9 servings

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups Bugles®
2 cups square-shaped cheese flavored crackers
2 cups pretzel sticks
1 cup Corn Chex® cereal
1 cup bite-size shredded wheat
1 cup pecan halves

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper


DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, combine the butter, syrup, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning and cayenne; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat.

2. Transfer to an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 250 degrees F for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.

Scarlett~NC

English Toffee

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup slivered almonds
1 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. light Karo syrup
5 Hershey Bars (crushed, broken, whatever)

Combine all ingredients except the Hershey bars. Cook in a heavy pan over high heat. Stir until it is a shade darker than dark brown sugar - about 10-12 minutes. Pour onto cookie sheet and spread with the back of a wooden spoon to all edges. Put crushed, smashed, obliterated Hershey Bars over the top of hot toffee. Refrigerate immediately for about an hour, until cool. When hardened, break into pieces and store in an airtight container. Best kept refrigerated.

klh6656

Cream Cheese & Picante Dip, variation

Same as BBS's recipe basically, but...

Spread a package of cream cheese thickly on a plate. Add a cup of picante sauce on top of that, and a cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of that. If you want to get fancy, add black olives and/or green onions on top of the cheese.

DiamondGirl

Jalapeno Pie

1 can chopped mild green chilies, 4 oz
3-5 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed, chopped
8 oz Monterey Jack cheese, grated
8 oz cheddar cheese, grated
6 eggs, beaten

Butter a 9-inch baking pan. Spread chilies and peppers in bottom of dish. Spread cheeses over peppers. Add dash of garlic powder to beaten eggs and pour over cheeses. Bake at 350* for 30 minutes.


Cactushopper

Pretzel Wreath

Place almond bark in bowls - microwave according to package directions until melted and smooth.

Dip rounded bottoms of five miniature pretzels, one at a time, into bark; shake off excess. Lay pretzels onto wax paper in a circular pattern with sides touching and rounded sides toward center.

Repeat with five additional pretzels, placing directly on top of first circle in a staggered pattern. Decorate wreath as desired with colored sprinkles or colored sugar.

Tie bows with red licorice.

Patsy

Stuffed Baked Sweet Potatoes

4 medium sweet potatoes
1/4 cup milk or half and half
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 package chopped pecans
1 cup marshmallows (optional)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine (optional)

Heat oven to 400° F. Pierce potatoes with fork; place on backing sheet. Bake 50 minutes or until tender. Reduce oven temperature to 350° F. Cut potatoes lengthwise, slice off top of each potato. Scoop out centers, leaving 1/8-inch thick shell. In medium bowl, mash potato pulp. Add milk, butter, and sugar, and beat until fluffy. Spoon into shells. Place shells in large shallow baking pans. Bake at 350° F for 10 minutes, or until heated through. With 2 to 3 minutes baking left, melt marshmallows and butter over medium heat in saucepan. Stir until melted. Remove potatoes from oven. Sprinkle pecans on top of potatoes.

(Optional) Drizzle marshmallow liquid over potatoes and pecans. Let cool.

Just Me

Sweet Tater Casserole

Peel and slice sweet potatoes and layer in a 9x13. Top with a can of whole berry cranberry sauce and a drained can of apricots. Put however much butter and brown sugar you wish over the top. Bake about at hour at 350 (with the dressing say) - when it's bubbly and the sweet potatoes are done, put LOTS of marshmallows on top and put back into oven just until they are a nice brown.

Just Me

Oyster Dressing

INGREDIENTS:

4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup chopped onion
4 green onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cups crumbled cornbread
3 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
salt and pepper, to taste
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 pint shucked oysters, drained, reserve 1/2 cup liquid

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 350°.

Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Sauté onions and celery in the butter until tender, not browned.

Combine cornbread and bread crumbs in a large bowl; mix in sautéed onions, salt, pepper, and parsley.

Add beaten eggs and toss more; moisten with the oyster liquid until moist but not soggy. Gently stir in the oysters.

Pat the mixture into a large lightly buttered rectangular baking pan (it should make a 1-inch layer in the pan). Dot with remaining butter and bake about 45 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.

Just Me

A little different Green Bean Casserole for Easter
Scarlett~NC

2- 14 oz cans French Cut Green Beans, drained
1 small can Shoe Peg Corn / drained
1 can cream of celery soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated American Cheese ( I use 3/4 cups)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions or 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
1 roll Ritz crackers, crushed
1/2 stick melted margarine or butter
1/2 slivered (chopped) almonds

Mix beans and corn put in 9 x 12 baking dish. Mix soup, sour cream, chesse and onions. Spread over beans and corn. Mix melted Margarine with crushed crackers and almonds. Spread on top. Bake uncovered at 350 for 35 min.

Just Me

Pumpkin Pie Cake

Mix together: 29 oz. can of pumpkin, 13 oz. can evaporated milk, 1 t ginger, 2 t cinnamon, 1/2 t nutmeg, 1 cup sugar, 4 eggs. Pour into ungreased 9X13 pan.

Top with one package dry yellow cake mix, drizzle 1 cup melted butter over top, sprinkle 1 cup chopped nuts over top.

Bake 1 hr.

tennis gal

Phyllis's Punkin Bread

2 cup. pumpkin (straight pumpkin, not pie mix)
3 cups sugar (little more if you like sweeter bread)
4 eggs
3/4 cup water
1 cup oil
3 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg

Mix first three ingredients and then add the rest. Pour into as many loaf pans as it takes! Bake at 350 for 35-45 min.

klh6656

Cranberry Bread

2 C All-purpose flour (sifted)
1 C sugar
1 1/2 t baking powder
1 t salt
1/2 t baking soda
1/4 C butter
1 egg, beaten
1 t grated orange peel
3/4 C orange juice
1 1/2 C light raisins
1 1/2 C fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda into a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Add egg, orange peel and juice all at once; stir just until mixture is evenly moist. Fold in raisins and berries.

Spoon into a greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hr & 10 min, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.

JaMmYcAkEs

Pink Stuff

1 pkg Jello (red)
1 can fruit cocktail
1-2 C marshmallows
1 8oz container of Cool Whip
1 container cottage cheese
1/2 C nuts (optional)
1/2 C hot water

Mix Jello in hot water and dissolve. Mix with fruit cocktail. Leave in refrigerator until slightly set. Add remaining ingredients.

Stemyn

Cranberry Salsa

1 bag of fresh cranberries
1 bunch of cilantro
2 jalapenos
6 green onions
juice of one lime
1 T oil
1 C sugar

Put it all in the food processor.


Kent

Beefy Cheese Dip

1 lb pork sausage
1 lb hamburger
1 can rotel
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 box Velveeta
Chopped onion (to taste) I use about 1/2 of a large onion
Chopped Jalapenos to taste

Cook sausage and hamburger meat ( I cook them separate).

Combine all the ingredients in a crock pot. Heat and stir until everything is incorporated.

Lannie