tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83288475130538368062024-03-05T15:23:42.909-05:00Country Dreams & Creations KitchenBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-16144192274169620712010-09-05T22:18:00.005-04:002010-09-24T09:16:13.695-04:00New Recipes Coming Soon !!!!Hi Friends,<br />
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I know its been a long time since I was here and posted anything new. I have had a lot going on the past few months, including major surgery. Everything is ok now, so I'm good to go...<br />
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I will be starting to post some more of my family recipes very soon. <br />
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I still have a mountain of recipes to go through and post on here... so be watching!<br />
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Have a good night.....see you soon with a new and yummy recipe to try!!<br />
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Hugs and Blessings,<br />
BrendaBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-75958862132929994212009-10-22T20:59:00.002-04:002009-10-22T21:10:07.437-04:00Penuche Icing --TNTPenuche Icing --TNT<br /><br />Melt 1/2 cup butter<br />Add 1 cup brown sugar , packed.<br />Boil and stir over low heat 2 minutes.<br />Add 1/4 cup milk, bring to a boil stirring constantly.<br />Cool to lukewarm.<br />Gradually add 1 3/4 to 2 cups confectioners sugar.<br />Beat until thick enough to spread.<br />If too thick then with hot water.<br /><br />My mom used to make this icing all of the time. It is so good especially on Spice Cake!!<br /><br />Enjoy!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-43020748972595845122009-10-22T20:46:00.001-04:002009-10-22T20:48:45.632-04:00Lime Jello MoldLime Jello Mold<br /><br />1 Package lime jello<br />1-1/2 c. boiling water<br />3/4 small can crushed pineapple<br />Handful of mini-marshmallows or 10 Lg. marshmallows cut up<br />1 Small package Philadelphia cream Cheese<br /><br />Soften cream cheese before starting.<br />Pour boiling water over jello and dissolve.<br />Cut cheese in large chunks and add to jello.<br />Add marshmallows.<br />Using spoon work jello until cheese is in small chunks and marshmallows are dissolved.<br />Let cool in refrigerator and then add pineapple.<br />Refrigerate again until mold is set.<br />Turn out of mold onto plate and refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving.<br /><br />Enjoy!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-90563756644827951892009-10-22T20:13:00.002-04:002009-10-22T20:43:14.997-04:00Blueberry Coffee Cake--TNTBlueberry Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping--TNT<br />350* oven<br /><br />3/4 cup sugar <br />1/4 cup soft shortening<br />1 egg<br />1/2 cup milk<br />1 1/2 cup flour<br />2 tsp. baking powder<br />1/2 tsp. salt<br />1 1/2 cup blueberries<br /><br />Beat together sugar, shortening, and egg. <br />Stir in milk.<br />Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.<br />Stir this into mixture.<br />Fold in blueberries.<br />Pour into baking pan. Use 9x13 or 8x12 pan.<br />Batter will just cover bottom of pan.<br /><br />Crumb Topping<br /><br />1/2 cup brown sugar<br />1/4 cup flour<br />1/4 cup butter or margarine<br />1/2 tsp. cinnamon<br /><br />Mix above ingredients and cut in butter to resemble small peas.<br />Sprinkle over batter.<br /><br />Bake in 350* oven for 45 minutes.<br /><br />Note: for muffins fill cups about 1/2 full.<br /><br />Cake is delicious and freezes well. <br /><br />Enjoy!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-53649525879838559212009-10-22T19:57:00.002-04:002009-10-22T20:10:15.068-04:00Banana Nut Bread--TNTBanana Nut Bread --TNT<br />350* Oven<br /><br />1/2 cup shortening<br />1 cup sugar<br />2 eggs<br />1 cup mashed bananas<br />2 cups flour<br />1 tsp. baking soda<br />1/2 tsp. salt<br />1/2 cup chopped nuts<br /><br />Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Mix only until flour disappears! DO NOT BEAT!<br /><br />Bake in 350* oven for 50-55 minutes.<br />Use a toothpick to check if baked thoroughly.<br /><br />Enjoy!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-46653570474129832452009-10-21T22:37:00.002-04:002009-10-21T22:47:12.948-04:00Pumpkin CookiesPumpkin Cookies<br /><br />350* oven<br /><br />Super easy and soooo gooood!!!!<br /><br />1 15.5oz can pumpkin<br />1 box Spice Cake Mix<br /><br />Mix ingredients together.<br /><br />Drop by spoonful onto cookie sheets.<br />Bake at 350* for 10-12 minutes.<br /><br />This is another recipe I got from my aunt and these are really good too!!<br /><br />Enjoy!!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-84407108101679914862009-10-21T21:43:00.004-04:002009-10-21T22:47:53.633-04:00Lemon CookiesLemon Cookies<br /><br />375* oven<br />8 Minutes<br /><br />1 Box Lemon Supreme Cake Mix, use mix straight from the box<br />1 8oz. Cool Whip<br />2 Eggs, well beaten<br /><br />Mix all ingredients together. Roll into small balls then roll the balls in powdered sugar.<br /><br />Place on baking sheet about 2" apart.<br />Bake at 375* for about 8 minutes or until cookies are soft set.<br />Cool on racks.<br /><br />I got this recipe from my aunt and these cookies are really good.<br /><br />Enjoy !Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-26817066113318399542009-10-03T21:17:00.002-04:002009-10-03T21:35:10.392-04:00Indian Fry Bread --TNTIndian Fry Bread --TNT<br /><br />6 cups self-rising flour<br />1 tbsp. salt<br />2 tbsp. baking powder<br />1 1/2 cup powdered milk<br />3 tbsp. sugar<br /><br />Mix together then add approx. 3 cup warm water to make a soft dough.<br />Pull out small amounts of dough to make into small balls. <br />Flatten to about 1/4" thick.<br />Drop into hot oil in deep fryer.<br />Done when pops up to the top.<br />Drain on paper towels.<br /><br />Serve with butter and powdered sugar, or apple butter. etc.<br /><br />Slice a pocket into the side and stuff with your favorite filling.<br /><br />I also found if you make larger rounds they can be used for a delicious pizza crust with your favorite toppings too!<br /><br />Enjoy!!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-76501257571944912332009-10-03T21:06:00.002-04:002009-10-03T21:15:23.182-04:00Hot Ham and Cheese SpreadHot Ham and Cheese Spread<br />350* oven<br /><br />1 8oz. package cream cheese, softened<br />1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<br />3 slices smoked ham, finely chopped<br />1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper<br /><br />Crackers<br /><br />Mix all ingredients until well blended.<br />Spread into 9" pie plate.<br />Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.<br /><br />Serve warm as a spread with crackers.<br /><br />Yield: 10 servings...2 tbsp spread and 5 crackers each.<br /><br />Enjoy!!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-22882407439902660692009-10-02T10:15:00.007-04:002009-10-02T10:36:49.560-04:00More labels addedThis is the last of the labels I need to add ...for now, I think.<br /><br />I will add a few recipes later today after I take care of paying some online bills! I hate the first of the month!<br /><br />BBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-25599318527291339772009-10-02T09:36:00.009-04:002009-10-02T09:51:07.031-04:00New labels for recipe categoriesI started changing and adding new labels for the recipe categories last night. I'm going to be adding more today. It may take a couple of posts to do it since it only lets me add a few at a time.Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-21429032221459530042009-08-27T20:54:00.005-04:002009-10-02T10:26:16.475-04:00Old Fashioned Rum CakeOld Fashioned Rum Cake<br /><br />1 cup shortening<br />2 cups sugar<br />4 eggs<br />3 cups cake flour<br />1 tsp. soda<br />1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt<br />1 cup buttermilk<br />1/4 cup Rum or 2 tsp. Rum flavoring<br />1/2 tsp. vanilla<br /><br />Cream shortening. <br />Add sugar to shortening gradually and cream together well. <br />Add eggs and blend well.<br />Sift dry ingredients together. <br />Add dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately beginning and ending with dry ingredients.<br />Beat well after each addition.<br />Add rum and vanilla.<br /><br />Bake in slightly greased and floured tube pan for 15 minutes at 375* then decrease oven to 350* and bake for 30 minutes more.<br />After cake cools, remove from pan and baste with Rum Sauce (recipe follows).<br /><br /> Rum Sauce<br /><br />1 cup sugar<br />1/2 cup water<br />2 Tbsp. brown sugar<br />1/2 cup Rum<br /><br />Combine all ingredients in pan and heat until it boils.<br />Remove from heat and dip sauce over cake.<br />Place cake in a box or can and allow to penetrate.<br /><br />Enjoy!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-56074969412306237722009-08-13T22:12:00.006-04:002009-10-02T10:27:22.721-04:00Honey Butter TNTHoney Butter TNT<br /><br />Beat 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine<br />1/4 cup honey and if desired,<br />1/2 tsp. grated orange peel until fluffy<br /><br />Enjoy!!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-32502623199492619122009-08-13T22:03:00.007-04:002009-10-02T10:29:54.110-04:00Honey-Cornmeal Drop Biscuits TNTHoney-Cornmeal Drop Biscuits TNT<br /><br />450* oven<br />10-12 minutes<br /><br />1 3/4 cups baking mix (Bisquick)<br />1/2 cup yellow cornmeal<br />1/2 cup milk<br />2 tbsp. honey<br /><br />Mix all ingredients until dough forms, beat 30 seconds.<br />After beating, drop dough by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. <br /><br />Bake until golden brown.....10-12 minutes<br /><br />Enjoy!!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-12306114207207177552009-07-26T21:39:00.004-04:002009-10-01T22:37:52.886-04:00Sugar CookiesSugar Cookies<br /><br />375* Oven<br />10-12 minutes<br /><br />1/2 Cup Butter<br />1 Cup Sugar<br />1 egg<br />1 Tbsp. Milk<br />1/2 Tsp. Vanilla<br />1 1/2 Cup Flour<br />1 Tsp. baking powder<br /><br />Cream butter and sugar together.<br />Beat in egg, milk and vanilla.<br />Sift flour and baking powder, stir in with butter mixture.<br />Drop by Tsp. on greased cookie sheet.<br /><br />Bake 10-12 minutes.<br /><br />Yield, about 32Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-68642773703325505332009-07-26T21:17:00.004-04:002009-10-01T22:38:45.000-04:00Caramel Popcorn Balls --TNTCaramel Popcorn Balls --TNT<br /><br />2 Cups White Sugar<br />1 Cup White Karo<br />4 Tbsp. Butter<br /><br />Combine ingredients, but <span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">do not<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span><span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span> stir.<br /><br />Cook until amber colored. <br />Remove from heat, and add 2 Tsp. water & 1 Tsp. soda.<br /><br />Pour over 1-1/2 gal. popped corn, shape into balls<br /><br />Enjoy!!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-49869764848015206532009-07-26T19:54:00.006-04:002009-10-01T22:42:02.196-04:00LemonadeLemonade<br /><br />2 cups lemon juice<br />1 1/2 cups sugar<br /><br />mix well and keep in glass jar in the refridgerator.<br /><br />To Serve:<br />Pour 1/4 cup syrup into glass, fill glass with ice and water.<br /><br />Enjoy!!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-67880130690967060952009-07-25T11:53:00.003-04:002009-10-01T22:42:52.213-04:00Stuffed Mushroom CapsSTUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS--TNT<br /><br />350* Oven, 20 minutes<br /><br />Enough for a crowd !!!<br /><br />4 containers Button Mushrooms, clean and cut out centers.<br /><br />Mix Together:<br />1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded<br />1 cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded<br />1 cup Parmesan Cheese, Shredded<br />1 cup Mayonnaise<br /><br />Stuff Mushroom Caps with cheese mixture.<br /><br />Bake for 20 minutes in 350* oven or until cheese is melted.<br /><br />Note:<br />This recipe is from my cousin, Elaine Leslie. Her family loves them!<br />I divide it by 1/4 for Kevin and I.<br /><br />Enjoy!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-251407870140222192009-07-23T19:44:00.005-04:002009-10-01T22:43:54.013-04:00Freezer Pickles TNTFreezer Pickles TNT<br /><br />2 quarts Unpeeled sliced cucumbers <br />2 tbsp. Salt<br />2 Medium Onions Sliced<br />1 tsp. Celery Seed<br /><br />Cover cucumbers with water, mix in salt. Let soak for 2 hours.<br /><br />Mix, 1 1/2 cup Sugar & 1/2 cup Vinegar.<br />Bring to a boil and let cool.<br /><br />Drain and squeeze cucumbers. Add onion and celery seed, stir.<br />Pour sugar and vinegar mixture on cucumbers and onions, mix. <br /><br />Freeze in containers.<br /><br /><br />Note: <br /><br />I shredded the cucumbers and chopped the onions the last time I made this and it was like a relish. <br /><br />This has a delicious sweet, sour taste and was my great-grandmothers recipe. I have made many, many times!<br /><br />Enjoy!!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-67223620359911327152009-07-22T22:39:00.005-04:002009-10-01T22:46:52.213-04:00Peach Cobbler Crumb Cake--TNT.Peach Cobbler Crumb Cake TNT<br />quick, easy, and delicious!! <br /><br />1 (16oz.) can of peaches in light syrup<br />1 box yellow cake mix<br />1 stick of butter sliced<br /><br />Pour peaches and syrup in a 9x13 cake pan.<br />Sprinkle cake mix over peaches.<br />Top with butter slices.<br /><br />Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown about 25-30 minutes.<br />Serve with cool whip or alone.<br /><br />This is a delicious quick and easy dessert!<br /><br />NOTE: I use the next larger size can of peaches and cut them into smaller pieces.<br /><br />Enjoy!!!!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-77535274953922687062009-04-11T20:41:00.001-04:002009-10-02T10:39:37.791-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsHlh1iS9LcJH0rVUVlDkLylmrkT1L8xlqhTopyC_Y0yPP_QGb543rZfTQWEmcK_wAjeJVTMkMSNX0uzAh-IN8-eMTphez0VSoF82i4Rb2bXAZvBMSNZoRRO7U8K5d7WtyOQ6BaYrWBS5/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsHlh1iS9LcJH0rVUVlDkLylmrkT1L8xlqhTopyC_Y0yPP_QGb543rZfTQWEmcK_wAjeJVTMkMSNX0uzAh-IN8-eMTphez0VSoF82i4Rb2bXAZvBMSNZoRRO7U8K5d7WtyOQ6BaYrWBS5/s320/1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323600640862057330" /></a><br />To all of my dear blogging friends.<br /><br />I hope you all have a Blessed Easter. I am so thankful to have found such dear friends.<br /><br />Hugs and Blessings,<br /><br />BrendaBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-72382080750178702792009-01-17T13:02:00.004-05:002009-10-01T22:47:43.124-04:00Oreo Delight--TNT--Oreo Delight--TNT--<br /><br />1 16 oz. package Oreos<br />2 sticks butter-- melted<br />1 8 oz.pkg. cream cheese, softened<br />1 c. Confectioner's sugar<br />16 oz. Cool Whip<br />1 6 oz. pkg. chocolate instant pudding mix<br /><br />Crush oreos, use rolling pin or food processor. Save 1/2 c. crumbs for topping.<br />Place crumbs in a 9x13 pan<br />Pour butter over crumbs and pat crumbs down evenly<br />Refrigerate 1 hour<br /><br />Cream together...Will be stiff : <br />cream cheese<br />sugar<br />and 12 oz. of cool whip <br />Spread over crumbs and refrigerate 1 hour<br /><br />Prepare Pudding by package directions using a total of 3 cups milk.<br /><br />Spread over top of cake followed by remaining cool whip <br />Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top. Refrigerate 1 hour<br /><br />**NOTE**<br />Cake takes a while to make but is well worth it.<br /> Delicious!!!!<br />Recipe from a friend,<br /><br />EnjoyBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-22272706512920354322009-01-17T12:47:00.003-05:002009-10-01T22:48:27.139-04:00Chocolate Rum Cake --TNT--Chocolate Rum Cake --TNT--<br />350º for 45 minutes, if 2 layers give less time<br /><br />2 c. sugar<br />3/4 # butter<br />6 eggs <br />2 cups flour--mix in<br />3 tsp. baking powder<br />8 tsp. Nestle Quick Chocolate mixed with--<br />2/3 c. White Rum<br /><br />Bake in 9x13 pan for 45 minutes at 350º . <br />If making 2 layer cake allow less baking time.<br /><br />Icing:<br /><br />1 box light chocolate frosting mix, instead of using water called for use same amount of White Rum<br /><br />**NOTE**<br /><br />Recipe is from a friends mom from Russia!<br />I have made it many times and it is very good!!<br />Enjoy!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-62918612327032727622009-01-17T12:33:00.005-05:002009-10-01T22:49:15.527-04:00Apple Cake -- TNT--Apple Cake --TNT--<br />350º for 45 minutes<br /><br />2 c. sifted flour<br />2 tsp. baking soda<br />1 tsp. salt<br />1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon<br />1/2 c. shortening ....my aunt used corn oil<br />4 eggs , lightly beaten<br />2 c. sugar<br />4 c. finely chopped apples<br /><br />Nuts (Optional)<br /><br />Mix dry ingredients<br />Add shortening and eggs<br />Fold in apples and mix well<br />Pour into 9x13 pan<br /><br />Bake 45 minutes at 350º<br /><br />**NOTE**<br />This recipe was given to me from my aunt, Daddy's sister.<br />It is very good!Brendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8328847513053836806.post-67980753542855150492009-01-06T17:02:00.006-05:002009-10-02T10:30:51.430-04:00Zucchini Bread----TNT----Zucchini Bread ------Preheat oven to 350º<br /><br />3 eggs beaten<br />1 c. oil<br />2 c. white sugar<br />3 tbsp. vanilla<br />1 tsp. soda<br />1 tsp. salt<br />3 c. flour<br />1/2 c. chopped nuts<br />2 tsp. cinnamon<br />2 c. shredded zucchini<br /><br />Mix together: eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla.<br />Stir the soda, salt, flour, and chopped nuts together.<br />Add to the cream mixture.<br />Stir in Cinnamon and shredded zucchini.<br /><br />Divide dough into 2 greased loaf pans.<br /><br />Bake in 350º oven 1 Hour.<br /><br />** Note: dough may be divided into muffin pans or mini loaf pans, adjust baking time according to pan size!<br /><br />Enjoy,<br />BrendaBrendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03726077104854940850noreply@blogger.com1