Bacardi Rum Cake

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method ——– ———— ——————————– 1 cup pecans — chopped 1 package yellow cake mix — no pudding mix 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix 4 eggs 1/4 cup cold water 1/2 cup Vegetable oil 1/2 cup Bacardi rum ***Glaze*** 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup water 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup … Read more

Kathy Lee’s Wassail Bowl

Ingredients for cider. I just slice orange rather than peel & zest. Dear Laura, I’m glad you plan a nice dinner with friends–and dogs. I expect Paige to come in anytime tonight, according to when she gets started. Celia’s will likely come tomorrow as will Craig’s. Your mom is having the dinner as I am … Read more

Brussels Sprouts

from Joan Burcham   1 lbs. Brussels sprouts 4-6 pieces of bacon ¼ – ½ chopped onion Salt Pepper Directions Cook Brussels sprouts in the microwave for a total of nine minutes stirring every 3 minutes. Cut the Brussels sprouts in half lengthwise.  In a skillet cook the bacon and remove the bacon, leaving the … Read more

Greek Noodle Soup

Note:  Grandma Snow gave me this recipe when I wanted something nice to take to a baby shower where soup would be served.  Aunt Janis helped find the copy when I misplaced it. Greek Noodle Soup 2 tablespoons oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 6 bouillon cubes 6 … Read more

Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese Spread

Cranberry-Cinnamon Goat Cheese Spread Source: sweetsaltysc.blogspot.comINGREDIENTS Cranberry-Cinnamon Goat Cheese Spread (serves 2-3)1/8-1/4 c dried cranberries (to taste)1/2 tsp cinnamon, plus more for mixing1/4 c red wine (water may be substituted)4 oz creamy goat cheese, room temperatureCrackers for servingDIRECTIONS Put cranberries and cinnamon in a heat-proof bowl. Heat wine in a small saucepan until it comes … Read more

BBQ Shrimp Pascale Manales (Option 2)

BBQ Shrimp Pascale Manales (Option 2) http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/p/12218913/Pascale-Manales-BBQ-Shrimp.aspx Chef Mark DeFelice Pascal’s Manale New Orleans, LA 2 pounds butter (Yes, you read right. Two pounds. Eight sticks. Don’t whine. DO NOT use margarine! Real butter only.) 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning, to taste; OR 2 – 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper and 3 – 4 teaspoons black pepper, … Read more

BBQ Shrimp Pascale Manales (option 1)

BBQ Shrimp Pascale Manales (option 1) shared by the smokering http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/p/12218913/Pascale-Manales-BBQ-Shrimp.aspx Chef Mark DeFelice Pascal’s Manale New Orleans, LA Makes 2 servings 1 pound (21-25 count) shrimp, heads removed 5 teaspoons Manale Spice (recipe follows) 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon Louisiana hot sauce 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup … Read more