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Sweet Potato Casserole
By msippigrl
A Southern favorite that serves up well with Holiday fixin's but is a great side dish anytime
- CRUMB TOPPING:
- 6 cups cooked, mashed fresh sweet potatoes (I prefer baking them)
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 extra-large egg
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
Spaghetti w/ Chicken and Sun-dried Tomato Basil Cream Sauce
By msippigrl
Thin spaghetti is topped with pan-grilled chicken tenders and a mouthwatering sun-dried tomato and fresh basil crea...
- For the Sauce:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tsp)
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped then measured (the dried kind in a bag, NOT oil packed)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 (14.5 oz) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (I added 1 extra Tbl.)
- Freshly cracked black pepper, salt, and garlic salt, to taste
- 6 - 8 ounces thin spaghetti, uncooked
My First Holiday Turkey!
By msippigrl
I am no cook but I can read Directions, which said to let the turkey rest in the sink while the oven preheats
- 1 turkey, thawed
Southern Potato Salad
By msippigrl
A Southern classic side dish that serves well with any kind of meat and other side dishes
- 2 - 3 lbs. red or russet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2" cubes
- 1 rib celery, finely chopped (1/4 c.)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 c.)
- 1 green onion, finely sliced (1 - 2 Tbls.)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon spicy creole mustard, optional
- 1 cup mayo, or as desired for creaminess (I used Blue Plate)
- Paprika for garnish, optional
Healthy And Delicious Ginger Tea
By msippigrl
Where has this been all my life!! Delicious tea that's also very good for you
- 1 (1-inch) piece of fresh ginger, shaved off in very thin slices
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- Fresh lemon or lime juice*, to taste
- Sugar or artificial sweetener, to taste
Blueberry Cobbler w/ Biscuit Crumb Topping
By msippigrl
Fresh blueberry filling bursting with flavor is topped with biscuit dough crumbles
- Biscuit Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2″ cubes
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Blueberry Filling:
- 6 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Mexican Street Corn
By msippigrl
This is so good! I was skeptical by the uncommon list of ingredients but it all came together so well !
- Fresh ears of yellow or bi-color corn, husked and silks removed (leave the stalk on for easier eating)
- Margarine or salted butter
- Mayo (I used Blue Plate)
- Grated Cotija cheese (can use Feta, Queso Fresco, or Parmesan)
- Chili powder combined with a little ground cayenne pepper
- Chopped cilantro for garnish, optional
- Fresh lime wedges, for serving
Key Lime Ritz Cracker Icebox Pie
By msippigrl
A no-crust icebox pie made with layers of creamy lime filling and Ritz crackers, then garnished with grated lime ze...
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, chilled
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated key lime zest
- 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 sleeves of Ritz crackers (I used R.F.)
- Flaked coconut, optional
BEST Texas Sheet Cake
By msippigrl
It really is the BEST chocolate sheet cake with chocolate pecan icing I've ever tasted! Feeds a crowd too, making i...
- CAKE:
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Crisco vegetable shortening
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ICING:
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- Pinch salt
- 6 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 (1 lb) box confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans (chop before beginning the cake)
Man Candy (Candied Bacon & Nuts)
By msippigrl
Spicy, candied pecans and walnuts
- CANDIED NUTS:
- 1 cup pecans, halves or large pecans
- 1 cup walnuts, large pieces
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or freshly cracked to taste
- CANDIED BACON:
- 6 to 8 slices lean, thick-cut bacon, chopped in 3/4-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Zest of 1 lemon, grated (2 teaspoons)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper