1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix1 cups cold milk1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk1 tsp vanilla extract1 (12 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed1 (11 oz) package vanilla wafers4 bananas, sliced In a large mixing bowl, beat pudding mix and milk 2 minutes. Blend in condensed milk until smooth. Stir in vanilla … Continue reading The Best Banana Pudding
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Grandma’s Sweet Potato Pie
"Grandma" Bertha Tabor Fomby My Grandma made the best Sweet Potato Pie that you have ever eaten. I had misplaced the recipe until last night. I knew how she made it but wasn't sure about all the ingredients and amounts. The only thing I was sure of was "make it like mashed potatoes". 2 Sweet … Continue reading Grandma’s Sweet Potato Pie
Cheese Cake Pie – THE BEST PIE EVER!!!
Tressie Upshaw Mrs. J. T. Henry Over the years my mom has had to slightly revise 3 of the amounts due to changes in the products. Crust: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine Pour into 9 inch pie plate; bake at 425° for five minutes. … Continue reading Cheese Cake Pie – THE BEST PIE EVER!!!
Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant cheesecake pudding, unprepared 1 cup International Delight French Vanilla Creamer (liquid) 1 pound strawberries, hulled and sliced 4 mandarin oranges, peeled and sectioned 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained 3 kiwi, peeled and cut into half moons 2 mangoes, cut into bite size chunks 1 banana, cut … Continue reading Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad
Eggnog Bread
Tressie Upshaw 1/4 cup of butter or margarin, melted 3/4 cup of sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 cup eggnog 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped red and green candied cherries In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar and … Continue reading Eggnog Bread
Eggnog Fudge
Tressie Upshaw 1 (12 oz) package white chocolate chips 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow creme 1 3/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup eggnog 1 stick butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Line a square baking dish with foil and grease with butter. Combine butter, sugar, and eggnog in a sauce pan. Bring to boil … Continue reading Eggnog Fudge
Harvest Chex Mix
Ingredients: For the sauce: 1 cup butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 tbsp vanilla extract For the mix: 1 (12 oz) box Rice Chex cereal 1 (7 oz) bag Bugles 4 cups mini pretzel twists 1 heaping cup candy corn 1 heaping cup candy corn pumpkins 1 (8 oz) bag Reese’s Pieces Directions: … Continue reading Harvest Chex Mix
Pecan Pie Cobbler
Ingredients 1 box refrigerated pie crust 2-1/2 cups light corn syrup 2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup melted butter 4 tsp. vanilla 6 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups chopped pecans cooking spray 2 cups pecan halves Vanilla Ice Cream for topping, (optional but highly recommended) Instructions Heat oven to 425º F. Lightly grease a … Continue reading Pecan Pie Cobbler
Raisin Pie
Nell Fuselie 2 cups raisins 1/4 cup water 1 3/4 water 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup brown sugar - packed 2 Tbsp cornstarch 1 Tbsp vinegar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp salt Pastry for 8-9" double crust pie shell Boil raisins in 1 3/4 cup water for 5 minutes. Combine brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and … Continue reading Raisin Pie
Cowboy Candy or Candied Jalapenos
Tressie Fomby Upshaw 3 pounds fresh firm, jalapeno peppers, washed 2 cups cider vinegar 6 cups white granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 3 teaspoons granulated garlic 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Instructions: Wearing gloves, remove the stems from all of the jalapeno peppers. Slice the peppers into uniform 1/8-1/4 inch rounds. Set aside. In a large pot, bring cider vinegar, white sugar, turmeric, celery seed, granulated … Continue reading Cowboy Candy or Candied Jalapenos