1 cup butter or margarine
1 pound light brown sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup light corn syrup
1 pinch salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1. In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Cook for 2 minutes at that temperature. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
2. Meanwhile, butter a 9×13 inch baking pan. When the caramel is ready, pour into the buttered pan. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. Remove from the pan and cut into squares using scissors. Wrap individual pieces in waxed paper or cellophane.
Mom’s Suckers
2 c. sugar
1 c. corn syrup
½ c. water
1 ½ tsp. flavoring extract
food coloring
Cook until 300 and then pour into molds.
Mom’s Hot Fudge
1 can evaporated milk
4 Tbs. butter
mix together:
4 Tbs. cocoa
4 Tbs. flour
2 c. sugar
at last add:
2 tsp. vanilla
Mix dry ingredients in pan with a spoon, using the back to break up clumps. Add butter and evaporated milk. Stir until boiling, then boil for 2 min. Pull off heat and add vanilla.
Make-Ahead Muffin Melts (Pioneer Woman)
* 12 whole Hard-boiled Eggs, Peeled And Chopped
* 2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
* 1 cup (Real) Mayonnaise
* 12 slices Bacon, Fried And Crumbled
* 1 Tablespoon (heaping) Dijon Mustard
* ½ teaspoons Garlic Powder
* 3 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
* 6 whole English Muffins
Combine eggs with all other ingredients. Fold together gently. Cover and store in the fridge overnight.
Spread on English muffin halves, then broil for 3 to 5 minutes or until hot and bubbly. (Don’t set them too close to the heating element.) Serve immediately!
Chicken and Artichoke Casserole
4 tsp. vegetable oil
2 lbs. chicken breast tenders
2 tsp. chopped garlic
2-10oz pkgs. frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted
2-8oz. pkgs. sliced mushrooms
12oz. can evaporated milk
28oz. can diced tomatoes
2 tsp. dried basil
2 tsp. dried tarragon
1 tsp. salt
½ c. sliced almonds
Heat oil in a large skillet and brown tenders, then add garlic, artichokes, and mushrooms and saute for another 3-4 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients and stir well, then combine with chicken mix. Coat 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and add chicken mixture. Top with almonds. (Freeze if desired; place frozen casserole in cool oven for an hour then set oven to 350.) If fresh, bake @350 for 25-35 minutes.
Mango Salsa
1 large mango, peeled and chopped
1 peach, peeled and chopped
1 orange/yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 c. chopped yellow tomato
½ c. cilantro, chopped
½ c. chopped red onion
2 tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. salt
1 lime, juiced
Cool Fruit Dip
¾ c.-1 c. fruit yogurt
2 Tbs. jam
¼ c. Cool Whip
Mom’s Chili
2 cloves garlic
2 Tbs. oil
2 lbs. beef
1 onion, chopped
1-2 cans chopped green chilies
1 (28oz) stewed, diced tomatoes
2 (16oz) kidney beans
1 can tomato sauce
~1/8 c. chili powder
2 cloves
2 Tbs. White vinegar
3 dashes Cheyenne pepper
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
Saute garlic and onion in oil and then add beef. Drain beans, add all other ingredients. Cover and cook for an hour.
Kohnie’s Irresistible Pasta Salad
*Do not substitute brands!
12 oz. bowtie pasta
12 oz. ranbow corkscrew pasta
Cook, do not overcook!
20 oz. pineapple tidbits, drained
2 c. chopped celery
4 green onions, chopped
1 c. cashews (add just before serving)
1 c. seedless grapes, cut in half
4 chicken breasts, cooked with Montreal Chicken seasoning, cut into bite size pieces
Combine ingredients in a large bowl. Combine below and pour over the mix.
1 c. real mayonnaise
16oz. Kraft coleslaw dressing
Mallory’s Banana Bread
cream:
¾ c. sugar
¼ c. butter
stir in 1 egg, 2 bananas and beat until light.
Add 2 c. flour
½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
Alternate with 3 Tbs. sour milk. Place batter in a greased 8” loaf pan. Bake @350 for 1 hour.