Here is an easy quick treat. I made 1/2 this recipe in a 9X11 pan. Tasty!
CHOCOLATE BARK
Saltine crackers 2 sticks butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 2 bags of chocolate morsels (You can also use peanut butter morsels, caramel, etc.Be creative! I saw a bag with chocolate and mint chips.) Optional toppings, chopped nuts or colorful sprinkles.
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
-Line a jelly roll pan with foil. Cover foil completely with saltine crackers side by side. -On stove, melt butter and sugar until melted and smooth, using low heat. -Pour mixture over the crackers to cover. Use a spatula to be sure all the crackers are covered. -Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. When you take the pan out it will be bubbly. -Pour 2 bags of chocolate chips directly on crackers.As the morsels slowly begin to melt, use a spatula to completely cover the crackers. -Sprinkle with toppings if desired. - Put the pan in the refrigerator to cool. - Once the mixture is hard, take it out and peel foil off the bottom. Break into pieces and serve.
Anyone else have easy Holiday recipes? Ann - OH
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
My mom used to melt the white or dark chocolate over almonds or pecans. VERY easy!! (comes in big bags)
I have an easy fudge recipe somewhere. I never make sweets because then I'll EAT THEM!!
Posted by Karen Mc (Member # 23354) on :
Oh--ALL of that sounds divine (:
Posted by sutherngrl (Member # 16270) on :
I don't make sweets either. I would eat a little and my husband would eat the rest. Neither way is it a good thing.
My mom makes the sweets at Christmas and of course I will try "just a little". She makes divinity that is out of this world.
I would rather make stuff like green bean casserole or corn salad, etc. I like to make this very easy rice recipe....
1 cup white or brown rice 1 can french onion soup 1 can beef consomme(sp) soup 1 stick of butter or less.....I use about 1/2 stick melted. Mix all together and bake (covered) in over on 350 for about 45 minutes. Stir once or twice while cooking. It might take an hour, can't remember, but its ready when the rice is done. Its very tasty!
Posted by sutherngrl (Member # 16270) on :
I make a mean cheese ball. Great with wheat thins. That makes them healthy too! HA!
You can also make sausage balls. Cook ground sausage, drain the oil, mix with sharp cheddar cheese and flour, roll into little balls 1 inch or less in diameter and bake in oven a few minutes.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Suthern... my mom also made GREAT divinity!! and Texas Pecan Pralines. Oh my... best I've ever had. She used to make a ton of sweets every Christmas. She was the queen of sweets!
Here's her "Can't Fail 5 Minute Fudge"
Mix 2/3 cup (one small can..5oz size) undiluted evaporated milk, 1 2/3 cups sugar and 1/2 tsp salt in a saucepan over low heat.
Heat to boiling, then cook 5 min, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Add 1 1/2 cups ( 16 medium ) diced marshmallows, 1 cup Baker's chocolate chips (semi-sweet), 1 tsp vanilla and 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
Stir 1-2 minutes, or until marshmallows melt.
Pour into buttered 9 inch square pan. Cut into squares.
Absolutely delicious!
Posted by MADDOG (Member # 18) on :
I bark all the time!!!!
MADDOG
Posted by Ann-OH (Member # 2020) on :
I don't eat a lot of sweets either. Thought this one would be good for people invited to X-mas parties that because of Lyme fatigue didn't think they would have the energy to make something to take along and then maybe would not go to the party. (describing myself there - over past years - doing well now.)
Watch out for salt overload when using canned soups - some of them are atrociously salty!
Best of all was Maddog coming through once again!
Ann-OH
Posted by just don (Member # 1129) on :
Maddog beat me too it.
I was going to post and sic him on yall,,,and let him bark.
He is always one step ahead of me!!
as to recipes,,,can somebody tell me how to boil water??
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
here's an easy and really good cranberry bark recipe:
Melt 12 ounces of any good white chocolate in 30-second intervals stirring in between. Add 1/2 cup of almonds and 1/2 cup of dried cranberries. Spread the bark onto a large piece of wax paper and let harden. Break apart and enjoy!
good boy, can you do sit?
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
That sounds good, randi!!
Don, you and my husband both!!! He honestly wouldn't know when the water was boiling. I'm sure of it! I keep telling him he needs to know SOME of this stuff!!
He just figures he'll eat out if I can't cook!
Posted by lymemomtooo (Member # 5396) on :
thanks..I needed a couple of additional recipes for candy..Especially have been looking for an easy fudge recipe. Thanks toots...lmt
Posted by merrygirl (Member # 12041) on :
crush oreos into fine crumbs mix in cream cheese till forms a dough like consistencey roll dough into 1 inch balls. put in fridge till chilled. melt chocolate chips, then dip balls in chocolate. chill again nand serve!!!
delicious!
Posted by randibear (Member # 11290) on :
mike is the same way. if i don't cook, he starves.
when he looks for food i just tell him "go to the big white box in the kitchen where your beer is stored".....
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
randibear that's funny. But my husband stores his beer in frig in his man space (the garage) and so he would have a hard time even finding the kitchen.
He is pretty good after several years of this crap, he looks at me and says "I'll go pick dinner up tonight". Majority of the time I say no, I'll just fix soup and sandwiches.
You'd think he would/could say "I know how to do that". Not!
Pam
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Lymemomtoooo..... I have tons.
EASY, EASY, EASY
Deep Dish Peach Cobbler
Melt 1/2 stick butter or margarine in deep baking dish. ( like a large glass bowl ) Combine: 1 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup milk
Blend thoroughly and pour into baking dish with melted margarine. Add 1 large can peaches and sprinkle one half cup sugar over fruit. Bake at 350 degrees until crust rises and is golden brown. Remove from oven and serve warm. (one hour or longer until browned)
PS... I haven't made this in a long time. I'm thinking that the 1/2 cup sugar at the end is "extra" .. not part of the initial 1 cup sugar.
Delicious and easy!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Date Balls .. great!
1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 stick melted margarine 2 unbeaten eggs 1 cup chopped dates 1 tsp vanilla
Mix well and cook in an iron skillet for 7 minutes. Remove from heat and add 3 cups Rice Crispies and one cup chopped nuts. Roll into small balls and then roll in Angel Flake coconut.
Have plenty of coconut ready... I can't really remember if it takes more than one bag.
Sure wish I could eat some of those now!!!!!
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Cherry Congealed Salad ... delicious!! My father in law got this from me and makes it every Christmas!
2 cups boiling water 1 large box cherry or strawberry jello 1 can cherry pie filling 1 large (10 oz) can crushed pineapple and juice
Dissolve jello .. then mix above ingredients together. Let sit till firm in 9 X 15 inch pan.
Blend together:
8 oz cream cheese 8 oz sour cream 1/2 cup sugar
Spread over jello and top with 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
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Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Cherry Cream Pie .. no baking!
1 can Borden's Eagle Brand milk 8 oz cream cheese 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 tbsp vanilla
Whip cream cheese until soft; stir in Borden's milk. Add lemon juice and vanilla. Pour into cooled Graham cracker crust. COOL.
Topping:
1 lb 5 oz can cherry pie filling Top with whipped cream if desired.
PS... It's great without the whipped topping.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
REAL homemade cookies... wonderful!!!
Lizzies
1/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg (beaten) 3/4 tsp milk 3/4 cups flour 1/4 tsp allspice, cinnamon & nutmeg 1/4 lb cherries (candied ones) 1/4 lb pineapple (candied) 1/4 lb raisins 1/2 cup pecans 1/4 stick butter or margarine 3/4 tsp soda 1/8 cup + 2 tsp apricot nectar
Mix and drop by teaspoonful on cookie sheet. Bake at 300 degrees 15 to 20 minutes.
Posted by lymemomtooo (Member # 5396) on :
thanks toots. Fudge is great..Others sound yummy. Merry Christmas to all ..lmt
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
You made the fudge already? Cool!
How about this one?
Divinity
3 cups sugar 1/2 cup white Karo syrup 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp salt 2 large egg whites, beaten 1 tsp vanilla (or more) 1 cup chopped pecans
Mix sugar, Karo, water and salt in large frying pan. Stir only until sugar is dissolved. Boil slowly till soft ball stage (248 degrees). Pour half of mixture slowly into stiffly beaten egg whites, beating continuously.
Continue beating egg white mixture while remainder of syrup reaches crackle stage (272 degrees). Pour slowly over egg white mixture and continue to beat. Add vanilla and pecans.
Now beat by hand until candy begins to look dull. Pour into buttered pan or drop by spoonfuls on foil or waxed paper. When cool, pack in box between layers of tissue paper.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- My new favorite:
In a bowl or large deep mug:
Frozen dark cherries
Sprinkle lots of nutmeg
a little stevia
Add soy milk (or almond milk or rice milk).
Could be served hot or cold.
Adding the milk to frozen berries of any kind will create some icy chunks. Very nice. The nutmeg - and even vanilla - adds a holiday flavor. Cinnamon with the cherries would work, too, and help keep blood sugar down.
Dark berries, raspberries and even cherries are low to moderate on the glycemic index so should not cause a spike in blood glucose.
The best stevia I've found is either Trader Joe's powdered in a little round canister or liquid STEVIA CLEAR by SweetLeaf.
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For ice cream, you can do the same basic recipe. Put the "milk" in the food process or blender first and slowly add frozen fruit pieces or chucks (mango, etc.).
Best to serve immediately or stored for short time in freezer. Guar Gum could be added to thicken and that helps it be able to be in the freezer a little longer without turning to a block of ice.
Cow's milk or half & half could be used but I avoid all dairy as it creates more thick phlegm in my throat and lungs. The alternate "milks" work very well. Of all those, ALMOND milk has a wonderful taste, especially with the cherries. Orange extract (instead of vanilla) can also be very nice with the cherries.
To make almond milk, you can soak almonds in filtered water overnight in fridge. Rinse. Put filtered water in blender, add almonds, put on ear muffs or ear plugs and go to town.
Then strain through fine mesh strainer. Use the nut part for oatmeal, etc, and the milky part for whatever you like.
Or buy almond milk in the store. The thing with that is that most of the packages are lined with a teflon sort of substance that is best to avoid.
Soy milk, from the refrigerated section, is not in those kind of containers. Some say soy interferes with thyroid but others say it does not. If concerned, just read up on that.
Coconut milk can be used but that can really pack on the calories more so than other milks so be aware of the calorie count on the can. -
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Posted by db (Member # 733) on :
Dear LymeToo,
Merry Christmas! Thank you so much for posting your Mom's delicious recipes. I know I've tasted some of these made right from her kitchen and they are great. In fact, the deep dish peach cobbler is the same as my Dad's mother made. Have to wonder if they swapped recipes at some point. It is one of my favorites. In fact, the recipe is on my fridge. I love the cherry jello/cream cheese dish. The date ball recipe is something Mom looked for in several cookbooks for years. Can't believe it was right there with you all this time. Thank you for getting these out and sharing them with all of us.
db
Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
OMG tomorrow is Christmas Eve and I'm too sick but I am DYING to make some of these recipes; Melissa I'd LOVE to make those oreo balls with my kids; that is something we could totally do together and I think they would like!!