Holidays

Rice Krispie Balls

Posted on December 16, 2011, by Chris in Holidays, Recipes

Mom made these every year and would put them on a tray with her fudge. They are delicious! You will also hear them called “Date Balls”. These are, without a doubt, my favorite Christmas treat. Try them, they’re super easy and start to finish is less...

Mom’s Fudge

Posted on December 14, 2011, by Chris in Holidays, Mom's Favorites, Recipes

You really need a candy thermometer for fudge. You can pick them up in any grocery store these days. Ingredients: 2 large Hershey’s bars (these are the super size version and can be hard to find unless it’s the holiday’s) 2 regular Hershey’s bars (these are...

Kahlua Pecan Brie

Posted on November 21, 2011, by Chris in Appetizers, Holidays

This is the number one request I get when I offer to bring an appetizer during the holiday’s. I shouldn’t share the recipe because now everyone will know what a no-brainer it is – there’s nothing to it. Ingredients: 1 small rind of brie cheese 1/2...

Holiday Fruit Salad

Posted on November 16, 2011, by Chris in Holidays, Mom's Favorites, Recipes, Uncategorized

This is a tradition in our family and my sister Teri’s favorite side dish. I learned the hard way that cream turns to solid butter if you get distracted and take your eye off the process. I did this right before Thanksgiving dinner one year....

East Texas Dressing

Posted on November 16, 2011, by Chris in Holidays, Sides

When I married my husband I soon learned that my Thanksgiving dressing just wasn’t living up to his dreams. He remembered a more southern version that included chicken. I had never heard of such a thing but I was willing to give it a shot. We...

Giblet Gravy

Posted on November 14, 2011, by Chris in Holidays, Mom's Favorites, Recipes

Okay, so we all know that times have changed and most of us have an aversion to “parts”. Please don’t let that stop you from what makes the true difference between “gravy” and Thanksgiving gravy! You will discard the neck bone with the vegetables. It’s easy...