6 tablespoons butter 2 to 3 tablespoons taco seasoning 8 cups Corn Chex 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Place butter in 7x11x2-inch microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 60 to 70 seconds or until melted. Add taco seasoning. Stir. Stir in cereal until evenly coated. Microwave on high for 1 to 1-1/2Continue reading “Taco Tidbits”
Category Archives: Sides
Four-Cheese Pimento Dip
3 oz cream cheese 8 oz (2 cups) extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 8 oz (2 cups) extra sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded 4 oz (1 cup) Gruyere cheese (or Swiss Cheese) 1 cup mayonnaise 4 oz jar diced pimento, drained 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1 smallContinue reading “Four-Cheese Pimento Dip”
Dill Dip
1 cup sour cream 3/4 cup mayonnaise 4-1/2 teaspoons dill weed 1 teaspoons seasoned salt 1-1/2 teaspoons oregano Directions: Thoroughly mix all ingredients. Serve with chips, veggies, or crackers.
Chicken Log
16 oz cream cheese 4 tablespoons steak sauce 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1-1/2 cups ground cooked chicken (or pulled chicken) 1/3 cup ground celery 1/8 cup and 1/8 cup fresh parsley, separated 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds Directions: Mix cream cheese, steak sauce, curry powder, chicken, celery, and 1/8 cup fresh parsley. Form into aContinue reading “Chicken Log”
Tomato & Egg Salad
(This is my second favorite recipe, right behind Squash Fritters.) 3 large eggs; hard-boiled, peeled, and sliced 1/8-in thick 3 to 5 tomatoes, sliced into 1/2-in chunks (Granny’s Note: If you want to peel them, dip them in boiling water for about 30 seconds, then in cold water to make easy to peel. I doContinue reading “Tomato & Egg Salad”
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”
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.)
Mexican Cornbread
1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 15 oz can corn, creamed or whole kernel 3/4 cup milk 2 eggs 3/4 cup grated cheese 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 or 3 hot peppers, chopped Directions: Preheat oven to 375 F. Pour all ingredients intoContinue reading “Mexican Cornbread”
Easterling Family Recipes 