Garlic Mashed Potatoes

These are the BEST garlic mashed potatoes I've had.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

4 pds potatoes, peeled and quartered
8 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
1/2 stick butter, cut into peices
1 cup half and half, warmed
2 tlb. sour cream
1/4 cup chopped chives or parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Cook potatoes and garlic in boiling water until tender. Drain well. Add remaining ingredients while mashing.

Marinated Sirloin Steak

This is a wonderful marinade it can make a holiday special main dish, or since the meat has to marinate overnight it makes a great take along for camping. Just grill it up after you get your camp set up.

Marinated Sirloin Steak

2 to 2 1/2 pds sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick)
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tbl white wine vinegar
2 tbl lemon juice
2 tbl dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp pepper

Place steak in a shallow dish, or large heavy duty resealable plastic bag. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over meat. Cover or seal, and refrigerate overnight. Remove meat; discard marinade. Let sit about 20 minutes before grilling. Grill uncovered, over medium coals/heat until meat is cooked as desired about 6-7 minutes per side for rare, 8-10 minutes per side for medium, or 11-13 minutes for well done. 6 servings.

Mocha Truffles

Here are some truffles boxed up and ready to give as a gift. They look and taste like you spent hours on them....sssshhh...don't tell anyone how simple they are to make. They truly melt in your mouth.  I got the recipe out of a Taste of Home magazine over a decade ago.They were the Grand Prize winner! The best part is they can be frozen for several months before dipping into chocolate. Thaw in the refrigerator before dipping. 



2 pkg. (12 oz each ) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
3 tbl. instant coffee granules
2 tsp water
1 pd dark chocolate confectionery coating ie; almond bark, melting disc)
white confectionery coating, optional

In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt chocolate chips. Add cream cheese, coffee and water; mix well. * Shape into 1 inch balls and place on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Chill for 1-2 hours or until firm. Melt chocolate coating in microwave safe bowl or double boiler. Dip balls and place on waxed paper to harden. If desired, melt white chocolate coating and drizzle over truffles. Makes about 5 1/2 dozen.


* I find it much easier to put the mixture into the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes so the mixture can harden a little - it's easier to shape them, but please keep checking the mixture, because it can get too hard really fast.

Mom's Corn Casserole

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• 1 - 1lb can cream style corn
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 cup of canned milk (Carnation evaporated milk)
• sharp cheese
• bacon

In a bowl mix corn, bread crumbs and milk. Place in a baking dish. Cut cheese and bacon into squares and place on top of corn mixture in a checker board pattern. Bake 325 degrees for a glass dish 1 hour and 15 minutes. 350 degrees for metal baking dish.

Mom's Buckeye's

• 1 stick butter
• 1 box powdered sugar
• 2 cups chunky peanut butter
• 3 cups rice crispies cereal

Mix together. Form into balls and refrigerate. Dip into 12 oz melted chocolate chips. Put on wax paper to harden.

Mom's Pecan Tarts

Tart:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup sifted flour

Mix with fork and make 24 balls.
Topping:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbl melted butter
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 large or 2 medium eggs, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/4 cup chopped nuts

Mix together.
To make tarts, press down balls into small tart pans. Put nuts in bottom. Top with brown sugar mixture. Put more nuts on top. Bake at 350 17-20 minutes.

Mom's Microwave Peanut Brittle

Quick and Easy!

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup white corn syrup
• 1 cup roasted peanuts
• 1 tsp butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp baking soda

Mix sugar and syrup in GLASS microwaveable bowl 4 minutes- with a wooden spoon in the bowl while it microwaves! (the glass will be hot - be careful!) Add peanuts, mix well. Microwave 4 more minutes, add 1 tsp butter and vanilla. Mix well. Microwave 1 1/2 minutes. Stir well. Add 1 tsp baking soda. Stir. Pour onto buttered cookie sheet. When cool break apart. Store tightly.

Do NOT rinse bowl right away it will crack.

Jiffy Cherry Salad

This is a great make - ahead dish. Great for pot lucks or as a side dish for the holidays.

• 1 can condensed milk
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 can mandarin oranges
• 1 can pitted cherries
• 1 can crush pineapple
• 1 can cherry pie filling
• 1 cup pecans or walnuts
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 8 oz. tub cool whip

Beat until thick the condensed milk and lemon juice. Gently fold together the remaining ingredients. Refrigerate overnight.