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BIRD RECIPES


BOURBON SWEET POTATOES

4 lbs. sweet potatoes or yams(canned works too!)
1/2 C. butter
1/2 C. bourbon
1/3 C. orange juice
1/4 C. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/3 C. Miniature Marshmallows

Scrub the potatoes. Cook covered in boiling salted water in a large saucepan ,covered,about 35 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly, then peel.
Mash potatoes in large bowl. Add butter, bourbon, orange juice, brown sugar, salt and pumpkin pie spice; beat until fluffy-smooth.
Spoon into a buttered 6-cup baking dish. Sprinkle marshmallows on top the last 5 mins of baking time so they don’t burn.
Bake at 350ºF for 45 minutes or until lightly browned.
note:
It's a family recipe all the alcohol cooks out of the potatoes and leaves a nice flavor. you can substitute canned sweet potatoes for the fresh. My mother-in-law fixed these my son's first Christmas. They are easy to make.

submitted by Poisonmaiden






SUSIE'S BISCUITS

2 cups Flour
2 teasp. sugar
4 teasp. baking powder
1/2 teasp. cream tarter
1/2 teasp. salt
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup milk

Sift all dry ingredients together.
Cut in shortening till course crumbs.
Add milk all at once.
Gently mix with a fork until mixture follows fork around the bowl.
turn out on a floured board, gently knead for 1/2 min.
Roll out dough to 1/2 thick and cut out biscuits.
Put on an ungreased cookie sheet .
Arrange close together with edges touching.
Bake in preheated oven to 450 degrees.
Bake for 10 mins or until golden brown.

submitted by Susie






THIN MINT CHOCOLATE CHEESE CAKE

2 Cups Mint Cookie (crushed finely)
3 Tablespoons melted butter
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 Cup Sour Cream
1 Pint Heavy Whipping Cream
1 Cup white sugar
1 Cup Cookie Crumbs (chopped or larger chunks)
5 teaspoons Hershey's Cocoa
1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Mix Crushed cookie crumbs and butter in bowl.
Press Crumbs into a 13 X 9 dish.
Make sure to press it evenly.
If any large crumbs, take a fork and press the large crumb.
Set crust in the refrigerator until the filling is ready to be poured.

In a large bowl beat on medium cream cheese
and sour cream until well blended, no lumps.
Add heavy whipping cream and beat on medium until thickened.
Add white sugar, cocoa and light corn syrup.
Beat on high until stiff,
peaks will form when beaters are lifted out of mixture.
Hand stir in chopped cookie crumbs.
Mix well, but don't over mix,
just until all cookies are mix evenly into the mixture.

Bring crust out of the refrigerator
and pour the cream cheese mixture into the crust.
This is a deep dish cheese cake, so it will fill it up.
Top with cookie crumbs or chocolate syrup drizzled over each piece.
Chill several hours or overnight in the refrigerator

submitted by Simba





APPLE DAPPLE CAKE

¾ cup wesson oil
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups plain flour
3 cups chopped apples, red OR yellow delicious, peeled and cored
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup raisins

Mix all ingredients and pour in bunt pan
Bake @ 350°
DO NOT PRE-HEAT THE OVEN PUT IT IN OVEN BEFORE YOU TURN OVEN ON
Bake until done
Toothpick comes out clean it's done!

submitted by NONNYJANE





POUND CAKE

2 cups plain flour
2 cups sugar or sugar substitute
2 sticks, room temp, margarine or butter
6 large eggs, but extra large is better
Vanilla extract to taste

Cream butter and sugar together
Alternate adding 1 egg and flour until gone
Ending with flour
Add vanilla to taste
You can add bananas, nuts, chocolate
Or anything to this cake and it is good.
Bake 350° until done

submitted by MOM112402

Reviews: Pound cake with pineapple and sun raisins is awsome!
by Lion_king_Simba






5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

(the most dangerous cake recipe in the world)
4 tbsp flour
4 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp cocoa
1 egg
3 tbsp milk
3 tbsp oil
3 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)
A small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug

1. Add dry ingredients to mug and mix well
2. Add the egg and mix thoroughly
3. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well
4. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract and mix again
5. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!
6. Allow to cool a little and tip out onto a plate if desired
7. EAT!
(this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous)
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night

submitted by Dave4me1999



MONKEY MUNCH

Ingredients:
9 cups chex cereal (any variety)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Directions:
1. Put chex in a large bowl and put aside
2. Place chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter into a quart-sized microwavable bowl
3. Stir the ingredients together
4. Microwave the mixture uncovered for a minute on "high."
Stir the mix again and continue to zap in thirty second intervals until it mixes smoothly
5. Add the vanilla and stir
6. Pour over the cereal while stirring
7. Put combination into a 2-gallon, ziploc freezer bag
8. Add powdered sugar, seal the bag and shake until distributed
9. Spread Monkey Munch out on wax paper to cool and dry
10. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for storage

 submitted by Dave4me1999




FRUIT COCKTAIL CAKE

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 eggs
2 cups fruit cocktail plus juice
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup brown sugar

Mix first 6 ingredients and pour into 9x13" pan
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar
Bake @ 350° oven for 40 minutes

Frosting: Cook just before cake is done
1 stick of margarine
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tsp vanilla

Mix margarine, milk, sugar and nuts in a saucepan
Bring to boil, boil 2 minutes
Add vanilla
Pour over baked cake while both are hot
Serve warm or wait until cool

submitted by Susiehustles






CHRISTMAS CAKE

1 lb currants
6 oz sultanas(golden raisins)
6 oz raisins
2 oz glazed cherries rinsed and finely chopped
2 oz mixed peel(candied fruit peels)
3 tbsp brandy (or according to taste)
8 oz plain flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp mixed spice
(Mixed spice is a mixture of:Cinnamon (40%),
Allspice, Nutmeg, Ginger, Cloves. see recipe below)
8 oz unsalted butter
8 oz soft brown sugar
4 large eggs beaten (jumbo will also work)
2 oz almonds chopped
1 dessert spoon of black treacle(substitute Molasses)
Grated rind of 1 lemon and 1 orange (optional)

Soak all the dried fruit in the brandy for 24 hours adds to the flavor(optional)
Mix butter and all the other ingredients in a bowl,
add the soaked fruit, treacle and nuts.
Pre-heat oven to 275°
Bake approx. 3 1/2 hours
NOTE: Leave as rich fruit cake or add marzipan and royal icing
For more alcohol in cake:
Make in October, keep wrapped in sealed container,
keep moist by adding a little brandy often.
stop adding brandy 2 weeks before Christmas

submitted by K8ttwomon





MIXED SPICE
(Traditional Old Fashioned English Pudding Spice)

Mixed spice is a blend of sweet spices traditionally used in English cooking.
It is essential for fruit cakes, Christmas plum pudding, mincemeat and hot cross buns;
Mixed spice is also a great addition to other fruity desserts such as apple & fruit pies, crumbles and compotes.
Try it in cream cheese desserts, pickles, chutneys and mulled wine too.
Make it up and buy the spices needed in small quantities, as the mixture soon loses its full rich flavour.
Allspice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and ginger are the usual blend of spices.
Cardamom and coriander are sometimes added.

1 Small Jar
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons allspice
2 inches piece cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons cloves
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)

Grind the allspice, cinnamon and cloves to a fine powder
and then mix well with the ground nutmeg and ginger.
Add the finely ground cardamom and corainder seeds, if using, and mix well again.
Use at once or store in an airtight jar in a cool dry place, and away from light.

submitted by susiehustles





MEXICAN LASAGNA

INGREDIENTS:
1- 18 count pkg hard taco shells
2 lbs of hamburger
2 packages taco flavoring mix
1 can of refried beans - spreadable ones easier if you can find(optional)
1- larger container of sour cream (optional)
1- 12 oz or larger pkg of shredded mexican cheese blend(can use mozzerella instead)
2 tomatoes
head of lettuce
salsa (any kind you preference)

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES

In frying pan, prepare hamburger to the instructions on taco seasoning package
After hamburger is done, take some taco shells and break long ways in half.
Take the halves and layer in pan.
Then take half the hamburger and layer on shells.
Sprinkle some cheese (some like more cheese than others)
Then place about 6 or 7 tablespoons of sour cream on this layer
Add another layer of shells
This time use the can of refried beans and spread best you can
Repeat with hamburger, cheese and sour cream
Last layer just take shells to cover top and sprinkle cheese
Cover with aluminum foil
Bake about 25 minutes
(While food is baking, dice tomatoes and cut lettuce)
take foil off and let cheese brown for about 10-15 minutes
Take out and let sit about 5 minutes
When serving, add tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, salsa and extra sour cream if you like
Hope you all enjoy, I know we sure do.

submitted by Melissa-9162



PUMPKIN BREAD

2 Cups pumpkin (2 16 oz cans)
1 Cup of Corn oil
3/4 Cup water
4 eggs
3 2/3 Cups unbleached flour
1 1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon nutmeg
2 Teaspoon cinnamon
2 Teaspoon baking soda
2 1/4 Cup sugar
1 Cup white raisins
1 Cup walnuts (chopped)

Mix corn oil, eggs, water and pumpkin until smooth
Add flour, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda and sugar.
Combine raisins and nuts.
Bake for one hour 350 degrees in loaf pan (greased and floured).


CREAM CHEESE ICING

16 oz room temp. cream cheese
2 Cup powdered sugar
2 Teaspoon vanilla
2 - 4 Tablespoon milk

Blend together until smooth


submitted by Lion_King_Simba




MINTY ICED BROWNIES



Make brownies according to package

MINTY ICING
3-4 cups powdered sugar
1-1 1/2 Tablespoon of milk until you reach your desired consistancy
Splash of mint extract
1 stick of melted butter
Green food coloring

Mix all icing ingredients together
Spread to top of brownies
On top of frosting, grate Andes mint candies, sprinkle on top
ENJOY


submitted by NorskeAngel




EASY JAMBALAYA



2 cups white rice
1 lb. shrimp (or meat of your choice)
1 lb. smoked sausage
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 (6oz) can tomato sauce
1 can consomme
6 Tablespoons margarine
1 bay leaf
1 green pepper, chopped
1 Tablespoon parsley
Tony Chachere seasoning to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:
Brown onion with a bit of grease until dark
Throw in meat of choice,let cook down about 10 minutes
Throw in all seasonings
Add tomato sauce
Cook for 4 minutes
Throw in rice
Add water and let cook until tender
When almost done take lid off
Let sit for 5 minutes and serve


submitted by Cadiere850




BACON WATER CHESTNUT ROLLS



Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Serves: 24
Ingredients:
1 (8oz) can water chestnuts, halved
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut in half
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup tomato based chili sauce

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Wrap each water chestnut with a piece of bacon
Place the rolls seam side down in a baking dish
Bake for 30 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and cooked through
Drain off the grease
In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, brown sugar and chili sauce
Pour over the bacon-chestnut rolls
Return to oven and bake another 30 minutes


submitted by Cadiere850




SHRIMP OKRA GUMBO



4 cups okra
1/2 cup oil
3/4 cup flour
1 cup onion
3/4 cup bell pepper
1/4cup celery
4 quarts water
Salt and pepper to taste
2 lbs. Louisana shrimp
1/2 cup green onion
Serves 6

Directions:
Smother okra in oil for about 20 minutes in medium heat, stirring constantly not to burn
In a large pot, make a roux by browning the flour and oil
until they reach a medium brown color
Add onion, bell pepper and celery and saute until they are soft
Add okra and water and season with salt and pepper
Cook on medium heat for 1 hour
Add shrimp and green onion tops
Cook for 20 minutes at medium boil
Serve over rice and enjoy


submitted by Cadiere850




QUICK CRESCENT CARAMEL PECAN ROLLS



5 Tbsp. margarine
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 chopped pecans
2 (8oz) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
3Tbsp. margarine, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, melt 5 tablespoons of the margarine in the oven
Stir in the brown sugar, water and pecans
Separate each can of crescent dough into 4 rectangles; press perforations to seal
Spread with the 3 tablepoons of softened margarine
Combine cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle over the dough
Starting at the shorter side, roll up each rectangle
Cut each roll into 4 slices, forming 32 pieces
Place cut side down in prepared pan containing the brown sugar mixture
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown
Invert immediately to remove from pan
Serve warm Makes 32 rolls


submitted by Cadiere850




BEST GRAPE SALAD



2 lbs. green seedless grapes
2 lbs. red seedless grapes
8 oz. sour cream
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, to taste
Topping ingredients:
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup crushed pecans

Directions:
1. Wash and stem grapes and set aside
2. Mix sour cream, cream cheese, white sugar and vanilla by hand until blended
3. Stir grapes into mixture and pout into large serving bowl
4. For topping: Combine brown sugar and crushed pecans
5. Sprinkle over top of grapes to cover completely
Chill overnight


submitted by Cadiere850




CRANBERRY-ORANGE RELISH


1 lb/ Whole Fresh Cranberries
2 oranges
1 granny smith apple
1 1/2 to 2 cups cane sugar (to taste)
1 cup crushed pecans (walnuts work well too)

Directions:
Wash cranberries
Quarter oranges, with the peel left on
Quarter and core apple
Crush pecans
In a grinder or food processor, grind up cranberries, oranges and apple to a coarse consisitency
Add nuts and sugar to taste
Mix together well
Refrigerate for at least 24 hours to let flavors blend together


submitted by Dixielady47










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