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GINGERBREAD BOYS AND GIRLS
By Vanetta
Using a mixer on low speed, cream the brown sugar and butter in a large bowl until thoroughly combined
- For the cookies:
- 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 stick salted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting work surface
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the icing:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- Red and green food coloring, as desired
- Assorted sprinkles, as desired
CHICKEN GUMBO POT PIE
By Vanetta
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon on medium 6 to 8 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally
- 2 slice(s) bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 pound(s) skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon(s) salt
- 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup(s) chicken broth
- 4 medium stalks celery, sliced
- 1 (1-pound) jumbo onion, chopped
- 1 medium red pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon(s) Cajun seasoning
- 1 bag(s) (16-ounce) frozen sliced okra
- 1 can(s) (14 1/2-ounce) stewed tomatoes
- 1 package(s) (17.4-ounce) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
CHICKEN POT PIE IN A SHELL
By Vanetta
Bake, cool and remove the "tops" of the pastry shells according to the package directions
- 1 pkg. (10 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Shells
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1/2 cup miik
- 1 pkg. (10 ounces) frozen peas and carrots
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
SLACKER JACKS
By Vanetta
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F
- 3 ounces popped popcorn, approximately 3 quarts
- 1 cup salted peanuts
- 4 ounces unsalted butter
- 16 ounces dark brown sugar, approximately 2 cups
- 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
FLOUR TORTILLAS
By Vanetta
Stir together flour with salt in a bowl, then cut in lard with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixtur...
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup lard
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup warm water
Circus Freaks
By Vanetta
Directions Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until...
- 10 slices bacon
- 8 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, or more if needed, chopped
- 2 bananas, peeled
- 5 tablespoons smooth peanut butter, divided
Thanksgiving Caramel Pretzel Trees
By Vanetta
Melt caramel chews on Pretzel Crisps in the microwave for about 25 seconds
- Pretzel Crisps
- Caramel chews or frosting
- Leaf sprinkle quins
- Chocolate
NUTS ABOUT CRANBERRY TARTS
By Vanetta
- Rich Pastry
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 medium pear, cored and chopped
- 1/3 cup lightly salted pistachio nuts
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoons currant jelly, melted
- Lightly salted pistachio nuts (optional)
CROCK POT SOUR CREAM AND ONION CHICKEN
By Vanetta
Place thawed chicken into crock pot or slow cooker
- 4 chicken breast halves
- 1 12 oz can of low fat cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups water1 packet of onion soup mix
- Garlic….spices….to taste
INDIAN FRY BREAD
By Vanetta
Mix all ingredients; turn out on floured board
- 2 c. flour
- 1 c. buttermilk
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt