12 oz white chocolate morsels 1/2 cup tahini or almond butter 11 ounces slivered almonds 2 cans (5 oz each; 10 oz total) chow mein noodles 1 cup coconut flakes 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Directions: Place morsels and tahini in microwave safe bowl. Microwave on medium-high 1 minute. Stir until melted. Stir in almonds, chowContinue reading “White Chocolate Haystacks”
Category Archives: Lunch & Snacks
Butterscotch Haystacks
11 oz bag butterscotch morsels 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 cans (5 oz each; 10 oz total) chow mein noodles 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 to 1 cup small marshmallows Directions: Place morsels and peanut butter in microwave safe bowl. Microwave on medium-high for 1 minute. Stir until melted. Stir in chow mein noodles andContinue reading “Butterscotch Haystacks”
Peach Crumb Bars
3 cups and 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, separated 1 cup and 1 cup granulated sugar, separated 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon and 1/4 teaspoon salt, separated 1 cup unsalted butter (cold) 1 egg, lightly beaten 5 cups diced peaches (about 7 peaches, peeled) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon groundContinue reading “Peach Crumb Bars”
Three-day Yeast Rolls
2 packages (1/2 oz total) active dry yeast 3 cups and 1/4 cup warm water, divided (110 F to 115 F) 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons salt 7-1/2 to 8 cups all-purpose flour Optional: Additional butter, melted Directions: In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cupContinue reading “Three-day Yeast Rolls”
Garlic-Cheese Bread
1/2 of 12 oz loaf French bread 1/3 mayonnaise 1/4 grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Directions: Preheat broiler. Cut bread lengthwise in half. On cookie sheet, broil 1 to 2 minutes until lightly browned. Mix remaining ingredients; spread over bread. Broil 2 to 3 minutes until lightly browned.Continue reading “Garlic-Cheese Bread”
Christmas Bread
1 package (1/4 oz) active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water (110 F to 115 F) (Well that’s pretty specific…) 3/4 cup evaporated milk 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 cups and 2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit (Oh, I getContinue reading “Christmas Bread”
Refrigerator Bran Muffins
(Granny’s Note: My favorite.) 1 cup water, boiling 2 cups 40% bran flakes 1/2 cup shortening 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk 1 cup AllBran 1/2 cup raisins Directions: (Will need four separate bowls: A, B, C, and largeContinue reading “Refrigerator Bran Muffins”
German Banana Nut Bread
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter or margarine, well creamed 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 large bananas, mashed 1/4 cup buttermilk 1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup chopped nuts Direction: Preheat over to 300 F. In a bowl, add butter and sugar; beat until fluffy. Add eggs; mix.Continue reading “German Banana Nut Bread”
Hush Puppies
(Granny’s Note: The best I have ever eaten! Very good!) 1-1/2 cups self-rising cornmeal 1-1/2 cups water 1/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, grated 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup self-rising flour 1 teaspoon sugar Directions: Heat deep fryer (or equivalent) to 375. Cook cornmeal and water over medium heat until stiff andContinue reading “Hush Puppies”
Corn Muffins
2-1/2 cups corn muffin mix 1 egg 1-1/4 cups milk Directions: Preheat oven to 425 F. Mix ingredients in bowl. In oiled or greased muffin tin, fill each space 2/3 full. Bake 15 to 20 minutes. (Granny’s Note: Or pour into a 8×8-inch pan and bake for 25 minutes.)