Young Family Recipes

Spinach Mandarin Salad

2012-02-08T22:30:00.002-07:00

A great combo of veggies and fruits that makes getting your 5 a Day EASY!!

10 oz spinich

1/2- 1 head of romain, chopped

1/3 thinly sliced red onion

1 large avacado (I add 2)

8 oz mozzarella shredded cheese

1 large can mandarin oranges, drained

optional: 1 12 oz package bacon, cooked and crumbled (I omit this and it is still amazing)

Add all of this together, then add Poppy Seed dressing (recipe on blog). Delicious!

Sweet Poppy Seed dressing

2012-02-08T22:24:00.002-07:00

Literally the best dressing I have ever had!!

1/3 c white vinegar

1 tsp kosher salt

a turns of freshly ground pepper

3/4 c sugar

1 tsp mustard

1 green onion, ends removed

1/2 c. canola oil (or olive oil if you have it)

1 tsp. poppy seeds

In a blender combine first 5 ingredients. While blender is running, add the green onion. Continue running the blender and slowly add in the oil. Keep blender on until well combined. Pour into a serving dish and whisk in the poppy seeds. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. Goes GREAT with Spinach Mandarin Salad.

Curry Noodle Soup

2012-02-08T22:09:00.002-07:00

Note: This soup is excellent! For leftovers, the noodles soak up a lot of the liquid, but it still tastes great!!

3 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk

1-2 TBS Thai red curry paste (I prefer 1 TBS so it is less spicy)

1 TBS Tumeric

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into strips (canned chicken works great)

1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

2 TBS fish sauce (don't worry: this soup does not even taste fishy)

2 TBS soy sauce

1 tsp salt

3/4 lb egg noodles

1 TBS dry basil

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1. In a lg sauce pan, bring 1/2 c coconut milk to a boil. Add red curry paste and tumeric, stir to combine. Cook until mixture starts to thicken (about 3 min).

2. Add chicken. Add remaining coconut milk, broth, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook chicken about 8 min.

3. Add salt and egg noodles to boiling water. Cook until al dente. Garnish with basil and green onions.

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

2011-08-03T12:34:00.004-06:00

Crust: 20 oz choc chip cookie dough, or your favorite

6 oz bittersweet chocolate

1/2 stick (1/4 c) unsalted butter cut into 1 inch chunks

1.5 lb cream cheese (3 8 oz packages) at room temperature

1 c sugar

2 TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder

3 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 c sour cream

1. Melt chocolate and 1/2 stick butter in microwave with stirring every 30 sec until smooth. Set aside and let cool to about room temperature.

2. In lg bowel, cream together w/ electric mixer the cream cheese until smooth with no lumps. (about 2 min)

3. Add the sugar and cocoa and beat slowly.

4. Don't forget to scrape sides of bowel down with spatula so you don't get lumps in the mixture.

5. Add the eggs, one at a time and mix in between each one.

6. Add the melted choc/butter combination, vanilla, and sour cream with rubber spatula until smooth.

7. Place cookie dough on bottom of 10inch springpan about 1/2 inch thick.

8. Pour cream cheese mixture over the cookie dough. Bake @ 300 degrees for 15 min, then lower the heat to 275 and bake for an additional 1 1/2 hours- 1hr 45 min longer, until the edges of cake start pulling away from the edges and the top looks puffy and not wet. The cake will still appear wobbly when done. This makes cake creamier and moist.

9. Move cake to cooling rack and let it cool IN THE PAN for 1 hour.

10. Unlock springform and take the sides off, but leave on the metal base. Cool cake to room temp. and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving or removing from bottom of pan.

Raspberry sauce

1 1/2 c. rasberries

1/3 c sugar

1/2 tsp cornstarch

Splash of lemon-to taste

Puree raspberries in a mixer. In a saucepan add raspberries and all other ingredients. Mix until sugar is dissolved (may need low heat. If heated, allow to cool before putting on top of cake). Spread over cooled cheesecake.

Chicken White Bean Chili

2011-05-25T23:19:00.003-06:00

This is delicious, as are all the other recipes on here, but few things beat a good crock pot recipe.

½ an onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. dried oregano

1 tsp. ground cayenne pepper

2 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth

3 cups chopped cooked chicken

3 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Throw everything into the crock pot and cook on low for 4-5 hours.

Strawberry Romanoff

2011-05-25T22:30:00.004-06:00

Uncle Rob deserves credit for this one. It is delicious and super easy to make.

1 lb of strawberries

1/2 tube of fat free sour cream

2 TBSP white sugar

2 TBSP brown sugar

Mix everything together except for the strawberries. Cut up strawberries into bite size pieces and fold into the mixture. It is also great as a fruit dip for bananas and other berries. If there is any recipe having to do with berries, Rob knows best!

Oven-Roasted Vegetables

2011-05-25T20:21:00.005-06:00

This recipe makes eating vegetables easy! It may seem like a lot of vegetables, but in the end, this serves 4-6 people.

1 whole medium yellow squash

1 whole medium cucumber

10 sticks of asparagus

1 medium red onion (I used half. If you don't like onions, do it anyways, trust me.)

1 whole green, yellow, or red bell pepper (pick 2)

Cut all into bite size pieces. Put in large bowl and coat with 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper and 1/2 tsp of salt. Spread veggies into a thin layer on a cookie sheet and bake at 450 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Peanut-Butter Toffee Cheesecake Brownies

2011-03-31T22:14:00.003-06:00

Heat oven to 350 In a medium bowl, stir brownie mix, 1/2 c. oil 1/4 c. water, and 2 eggs. Spread batter in pan and set aside. In a lg bowl, beat 1 pkg soft cream cheese (8 oz) until fluffy. Add 1 can sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 c. smooth peanut butter. Stir in 1 c. chocolate toffee chips (found in choc chip asile). Spoon over brownie batter. Spread evenly. Bake 30-40 min or until edges are slightly brown and top layer is set. Cool 30 min and refridgerate 40 minutes. In a sm bowl, microwave 1 c. choc chips and 3 T whipping cream (or whole milk) for 40-60 secs. Stir until smooth and spread over cheesecake layer. Sprinkle with toffee bits. Cool completely (about 1 hr). Store in fridge. We really really like this, and these taste best out of the fridge than room temp.

Pumpkin Pudding

2010-10-02T13:19:00.000-06:00

1 huge can of 100% pure pumpkin

1 small box of sugar free french vanilla pudding (regular vanilla is fine too)

1 TBSP of Pumpkin Pie Spice (I actually just dump some in there, and if it needs more in the end, I I dump more in! Why have to wash more dishes, right?)

1 tub of Fat free whip cream

There ya go! Mix it all together, and enjoy! The only sugar comes from the whip cream, and it's

pretty insignificant. The pumpkin is full of fiber and other disease fighting nutrients. And it counts as a vegetable! :) The whole thing is a fat free treat as well. It kind of tastes like a light and fluffy pumpkin pie.

Pork Chops

2010-08-11T12:31:00.001-06:00

1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp basil
oil
and of course...Pork Chops

combine 1/4cup brown sugar with 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. chili powder and 1-1/2 tsp. basil. Stir in 1 tbsp. oil. Rub on chops. Fry in oil as you normally would. And serve with apple sauce!!

Coconut Cake

2010-08-02T20:49:00.002-06:00

1 yellow or white cake mix
1 can coconut milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Whipping Cream
Toasted coconut

-Bake cake as directed
-Mix coconut milk and sweetened condensed milk, warm up
-pour milk mixture over warm cake
-refrigerate
-top with whipping cream and toasted coconut

Applebee's Fiesta Lime Chicken

2010-08-02T20:47:00.002-06:00

1 cup water
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 lime, juiced
3 cloves garlic - minced
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound boned, skinned chicken breasts
1/4 cup real mayonnaise - low fat okay
1/4 cup sour cream - low fat okay
2 tablespoons Spicy, Chunky Salsa
1 tablespoon Milk - low fat okay
1 teaspoon cajun blackening spice
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce ( I make without this)
1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1 cup shredded colby jack cheese
2 cups corn chips - crumbled

-Whisk together the first 8 ingredients, coat chicken in mixture, and marinade for at least 2 hours.
-Whisk together the next 9 ingredients, cover, and chill until needed.
-Grill the marinated chicken breasts for 3-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Discard marinade.
-Brush grilled chicken with reserved dressing, sprinkle with cheese, and broil until cheese has melted.
-Serve the chicken over crumbled chips.

Angel Biscuits

2010-08-02T20:45:00.002-06:00

1 pkg Dry Yeast
1/4 c. warm water
2-1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/8 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 tsp sugar

-Dissolve yeast in warm water and 1/2 tsp sugar
-mix dry ingredients
-stir in buttermilk with yeast mixture
-Blend thoroughly-refrigerate, or make into biscuits after 15 minutes of rising
-Turn dough onto floured board and knead lightly
-roll out and cut
-place in greased pan and let rise slightly
-Cook at 400 until lightly browned

cha cha cha dip

2007-12-22T16:32:00.002-07:00

Cha Cha Cha Dip From the kitchen of: Angela Cronin

2 (8oz) pkg of cream cheese softened
¾ cup salsa
½ bunch of green onions (chopped)
1 dash of salt

Mix all ingredients together. Heat in the microwave 3-4 min stirring every 30 seconds. Serve with your choice of chips, pretzels or raw veggies.

Chicken Enchiladas

2007-12-22T16:22:00.000-07:00

Chicken Enchiladas From the kitchen of: Angela Cronin

1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can evaporated milk
8 oz sour cream
1 can rotel (blended)
Diced olives
Grated cheese
10 flour tortillas
2 chicken breasts

Mix the first four ingredients in a sauce pan on the stove until well mixed and hot, stirring occasionally. In separate pan cook the chicken and cut into long skinny strips. Dip tortillas in the mixture and fill with the cooked chicken, cheese, and olives. Roll. Place in cake pan. Top with any remaining cheese/olives and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Graham Cracker Mush

2007-12-09T21:36:00.000-07:00

From the kitchen of: Robby Brewer

Graham Crackers

Milk

In a cereal bowl break 4 Graham Crackers in half, then into half again. Add desired amount of milk. As milk softens the crackers use spoon to break them into bite-sized pieces. Enjoy!

Mac n Cheese

2007-12-09T21:35:00.002-07:00

From the kitchen of: Grandma Young

1 pkg. elbow macaroni

1 block of cheddar cheese

Couple Tablespoons of Margarine

Milk

Boil desired amount of macaroni. Drain macaroni and stir in a couple of Tablespoons of margarine. (Amount depends on the amount of macaroni used. I add it while pasta is in strainer so any excess margarine runs off.) At this time you can season pasta as desired. Grandma likes to use Johnny's Seasoning Salt. Layer Macaroni, and cheese into a casserole dish. (Macaroni first, then layer sliced cheese, covering the entire layer of pasta.) Before cooking add enough milk to fill about 1/4 of the dish. Cook at 350 until top layer of cheese is melted and kind of crisp.

Better Than Heaven Cake

2007-12-09T21:35:00.001-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Valerie Cronin

1 pkg. German Chocolate cake mix

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 jar of caramel ice cream topping

8 oz. whipped topping

Desired candy, diced (I use Heath bar)

Make cake according to directions on box. After done baking, use the end of a wooden spoon to poke holes in the cake (about an inch apart over the entire cake). Pour sweetened condensed milk into the holes. Pour caramel into the holes and on the top of the cake. Spread cool whip over the cake. Sprinkle candy pieces over top. Tastes best cold.

Lemon bars

2007-12-09T21:34:00.000-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Valerie Cronin

Crust

1 cup butter

½ c powdered sugar

½ tsp salt

2 cups flour

Cream butter and powdered sugar. Add salt and flour. Mix well. Spread into 9x13 greased pan. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes (will barely be brown).

Filling

4 eggs, slightly beaten

2 cups sugar

½ tsp baking powder

1/3 cup flour

½ cup lemon juice

1 lemon peel

Mix all ingredients. Pour over crust. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Top will turn golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Disappearing Marshmallow Brownies

2007-12-09T21:33:00.002-07:00

From the kitchen of: Valerie Cronin

1 cup butterscotch chips 2 tsp baking powder

1 cube butter 1 ½ c flour

2/3 cups brown sugar 2 c mini marshmallows

1 tsp vanilla 1 ½ c chocolate chips

2 eggs

Melt butterscotch chips in microwave. Stir until smooth. Add brown sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Add baking powder and flour. Stir until mixed well. Add marshmallows and chocolate chips (don’t add extra of either ingredient). Bake at 360 for 25-30 minutes. Edges will brown before center is done.

Quick Peach Cobbler

2007-12-09T21:33:00.001-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Grandma Young

1 quart of sliced peaches (Some of the juice)

1 yellow cake mix

1 cube of margarine

Cinnamon (optional)

Pour peaches, and some of the juice into a cake pan. In a separate bowl cut margarine into the cake mix. Add cinnamon for flavor, if desired. Pour cake mix on top of peaches in cake pan. Bake at 350 for 20- 30 minutes.

Turkey Leftover Casserole

2007-12-09T21:32:00.002-07:00

From the kitchen of: Karina Newbeck

Ingredients:

3-4 cups of shredded turkey (chicken works, too)

2 cups of cream soup (your choice)

2 pkgs. of Stove Top Stuffing

Place meat in a medium size casserole dish. put cream soup on top of meat. Prepare stuffing according to box, then place on top of meat and soup. Cook through at 350 degrees.

Ham and Potato Casserole

2007-12-09T21:32:00.001-07:00

From the kitchen of: Karina Newbeck

Ingredients:

1 bag Southern Style Hash browns (thawed)

16 oz. of sour cream

2 cans of cream soup your choice (I use 1 chicken and 1 cheese soup.)

1-2 cups shredded cheese

Mix all of the above in a large bowl. Place in casserole dish and bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes.

**This was our favorite meal brought to our home when Robby was born and still in the hospital.

Peanut Butter Bars

2007-12-09T21:31:00.002-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Valerie Cronin

2 cups powdered sugar

1 cube butter, softened

1 cup peanut butter

1 package graham crackers,

¾ package chocolate chips, melted

Mix powdered sugar and butter together in a bowl. Add peanut butter and mix. Place entire package of graham crackers (without wrapper) in a zip-lock bag. Smash the crackers into tiny pieces. Add crackers to the bowl. Mix well. Spread mixture into a 9x13 pan. Melt chocolate and pour over mixture. Refrigerate at least one hour.

Brownie Delight

2007-12-09T21:31:00.001-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Valerie Cronin

1 package brownie mix

8 oz. package cream cheese, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

16 oz. whipped cream

2 cups cold milk

1 package instant chocolate pudding

Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions. Cool completely. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar for 2 minutes. Fold in 2 cups whipped cream. Spread over brownies. In a different bowl, combine milk and pudding. Beat until smooth. Refrigerate for 5 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer. Spread remaining whipped cream over the top of the pudding.

Brownie Swirl Cheesecake

2007-12-09T21:30:00.001-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Valerie Cronin

8 oz. package brownie mix

2- 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened

½ cup sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 eggs

1 cup milk chocolate chips, melted

Prepare brownie mix as box directs. Spread into a greased 9-in pie pan. Bake at 350 for 15 min. Cool for 10 minutes.

Combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl and mix until sugar is completely mixed in. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour over brownie crust. Top with melted chocolate; cut through batter with a knife to create swirls with the chocolate. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

Pumpkin Dessert

2007-12-09T21:29:00.000-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Valerie Cronin

15 oz can pumpkin

12 oz can evaporated milk

3 eggs

1 cup sugar

4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

1 pkg. yellow cake mix

¾ cup butter, melted

Combine first five ingredients. Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with cake mix. Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix. Bake at 350 for one hour. Serve with ice cream. Makes 12-16 servings.

Banana Bread

2007-12-09T21:28:00.001-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Karina Newbeck

2 ½ cups flour

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. baking soda

2 sticks melted butter (1 cup)

2 cups sugar

4 whipped eggs

6 mashed bananas

Combine eggs and bananas. Combine dry ingredients. Combine butter and sugar. Add all ingredients together. Bake at 375, 45 minutes for loaves, 15 minutes for muffins.

Ham and Cheese Pie

2007-12-09T21:27:00.001-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Tina Cronin

1 cup shredded cheese

Diced ham (amt. desired)

2 cups milk

1 cup bisquick

4 eggs

¼ tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

Put ham and cheese in greased pie pan. Mix other ingredients and pour over ham and cheese.

Bake at 400 for 40 minutes

Fat Lady Potatoes

2007-12-09T21:26:00.000-07:00

From the kitchen of: Summer Cronin

2 lb. frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed.

Mix in:

1/2 c. melted butter

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 pint sour cream

2 c. grated cheddar cheese

Spread in a 9 x 13 inch greased baking dish. Mix 1/2 cup melted butter with 2 cups crushed corn flakes and spread over potatoes.

Bake at 350 for 45 minutes

Sweet Potato Casserole

2007-12-09T21:24:00.002-07:00

From the kitchen of: Angela Cronin

5-6 Fresh Sweet Potatoes

¼ cup butter (I half this)

1 cup sugar (I half this)

½ tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

2/3 cup evaporated milk

2 eggs

Peel, dice and boil potatoes until soft. Drain and add remaining ingredients. Beat until smooth. Pour into 9x13” dish.

Topping

3 Tbsp butter

1 cup brown sugar (I half this)

1/3 cup flour

½ cup chopped pecans (I double this)

Sprinkle topping on potato mixture and bake at 350’ for 45 min.

Easy Banana Cake

2007-12-09T21:24:00.001-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Grandma Young

3 mashed bananas w/ 1 tsp soda mixed in

1 yellow cake mix

Eggs and oil according to directions on the box

Bake a little longer than the box directions.

Mint Balls

2007-12-09T21:22:00.002-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Grandma Young

3 – ½ pound milk Chocolate bars

1 – 12 ounce container Cool Whip

1 tsp. mint extract

Vanilla Wafer crumbs

Melt chocolate over double boiler. Cool. Fold in Cool Whip and extract. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Roll into balls and then roll mint balls into wafer crumbs or powdered sugar.

Peanut Butter Balls

2007-12-09T21:22:00.001-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Grandma Young

2 ½ cups chunky peanut butter

1 pound powdered sugar

1 cube butter

3 ½ cups rice crispies

Mix together and form into balls.

Melt dipping chocolate over a double boiler. Dip peanut butter balls into chocolate, set on waxed paper to cool.

Monster Cookies

2007-12-09T21:21:00.000-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Tina Cronin

6 eggs

1 lb brown sugar

2 cups white sugar

2 tsp vanilla

2 tsp Karo syrup

4 tsp soda

2 cubes butter

1 ½ cup peanut butter

6 cups oatmeal

6 oz choc chips

6 oz M&Ms

Preheat oven to 350. Mix ingredients in given order.

Drop by large Tbsp (or ice cream scoop) onto greased cookie sheet.

Flatten. Bake for 12 minutes (do not overbake).

Tom Thumb Cookies

2007-12-09T21:20:00.000-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Tina Cronin

1 cup melted butter

1 tsp salt

1 cup brown sugar

2 cups flour

Combine all ingredients & spread in greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

2 cups brown sugar

4 well beaten eggs

4 Tbsp flour

1 tsp baking powder

2 cups coconut

1 tsp vanilla

Add sugar & vanilla to eggs and beat until foamy. Add flour, baking powder and coconut – stir well. Spread over baked mixture and return to the oven for 25 minutes @ 350. Cool for 10 minutes and cut into squares.

Shells

2007-12-09T21:19:00.000-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Tina Cronin

(A variation of lasagna)

25-30 Jumbo Shells – cooked

½ pound ground beef, cooked & drained

1 large can (26oz) spaghetti sauce

1 cup cottage cheese

3 cups cubed mozzarella cheese

3 cups cubed cheddar cheese

1 beaten egg

Mix together cooked meat and spaghetti sauce. Mix together cottage cheese, egg, cubed cheese. Pour small amount of spaghetti sauce into bottom of 9x13 pan (this help noodles to keep from sticking). Fill cooked shells with cheese mixture. Line 9x13 pan with filled shells. Pour meat sauce over the top of the shells. Bake 40 minutes @ 350. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.

Lasagna

2007-12-09T21:18:00.000-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Tina Cronin

9 cooked lasagna noodles

1 pound cooked and drained ground beef

I large can (26oz) spaghetti sauce

1 cup cottage cheese

3-4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Pour small amount of spaghetti sauce into bottom of 9x13 pan (this help noodles to keep from sticking). Mix together remaining spaghetti sauce with ground beef. Combine cheeses.

Layer #1: Layer 3 noodles, 1/3 of sauce mixture, Plop ½ cottage cheese in spots over the sauce. Cover with 1/3 cheese mixture.

Layer #2: Layer 3 noodles, 1/3 of sauce mixture, Plop ½ cottage cheese in spots over the sauce. Cover with 1/3 cheese mixture.

Layer #3: Layer 3 noodles, remainder of sauce mixture and cover with remaining cheese.

Bake @350 for 45 minutes. Cool 10 minutes and serve.

Granola

2007-12-09T21:17:00.000-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Tina Cronin

10 cups old fashioned rolled oats

1 cup wheat germ

1 cup shredded coconut

1 cup wheat flakes

1 ½ cups brown sugar

1 ½ cups water

1 ½ cups vegetable oil

½ cup honey

½ cup molasses

1 ½ tsp salt

2 tsp cinnamon

1 Tbsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 300. In a large bowl combine first 4 ingredients. (You can add sunflower seed, nuts, etc. if you like) Blend well. In a large saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. Heat until sugar is dissolved but do not boil. Pour syrup over dry ingredients and stir until well coated. Spread into 2 9x13 pans. Bake 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Add raisins or other dried fruit, as desired.

Toffee

2007-12-09T21:16:00.002-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Tina Cronin

2/3 cups sugar

½ cup water

¼ cup Karo syrup

1 cup butter

Cook the above ingredients in a heavy frying pan until it reaches 285 on candy thermometer. Pour at once into 15x10x1 jelly roll pan.

Cool 5 min. Top with milk chocolate chips. Spread when melted and add chopped peanuts to the top.

25 Dollar Pie Crust

2007-12-09T21:16:00.001-07:00

From the Kitchen of: Tina Cronin

1 ¼ cups flour

½ tsp. salt

¾ cups shortening

1/3 cup cold water

¼ cup flour

Mix 1 ¼ cups flour and salt; stir. Add shortening and blend. Mix in water. Add ¼ cup flour and mix with a fork or electric mixer. Shape into pie tin and bake 15-20 minutes AT 400. Makes 2 crusts.