RECIPES

CREIGHTON'S CHRISTMAS PUNCH
Amy requested this recipe. I don't have it written down. It's just something I put together. So, here goes . . . .

Mix one packet of cherry koolaid with one cup of sugar but only half the water and refrigerate.

Also, have refrigerated 1 liter of Sprite or Ginger Ale, and a small bottle of orange juice (about 8 oz).

Wash an orange really well, then slice into round rings and refrigerate.

Now, whenever everything's good and cold, you're ready to mix the punch. Sometimes, when I feel creative, I pour some of the cherry koolaid mix into an ice tray and freeze it and add it to the punch when I mix it.

So, get a big, beautiful bowl, and pour in the koolaid mixture, the orange juice, and add the soft drink to taste. Try half a liter first and see how it tastes.

Add frozen koolaid cubes and orange rings and you have Christmas Punch!

********************************************************************************************* MIKE RILEY'S FAMILY BAKED BEANS FOR A CROWD
Whenever the Rileys are planning a menu and we want baked beans, Mike is our man. True to the tradition of some of the other cooks in our family, he doesn't always give exact amounts. You remember hearing phrases like "a pinch of this" or "a handful of that." Mike states "I never have a set amount of ingredients."

• 2 very large cans Pork and Beans
• Light brown sugar
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• BBQ sauce
• Medium onion
• Bacon

Just to make a point, more is always better than not enough. For a big crowd I use two large cans of pork and beans (I'm talking about the tall ones that are the size a tomato juice cans). Of course everything is according to how you want it to taste, but I never have a set amount of ingredients. Empty the cans into a large baking pan after you drain off the excess juice. Dice and add at least one medium onion and then liberally add mustard, ketchup and KC Barbeque sauce. I mean squirt the stuff all around the beans. Probably use more mustard and ketchup than BBQ sauce. But that doesn't mean you can't put more in. I then add light brown sugar to it. Four large scoops. Make sure you really stir and mix all the ingredients really well. Add your uncooked bacon on the top and bake about an hour or little more at 350. That's it!

********************************************************************************************* PAM BAKER'S FAMOUS BROCCOLI CASSEROLE
I made broccoli casserole last weekend so I thought I would send you the recipe while it is on my mind. This recipe originally came from Cheryl Lay (formerly Baker) so I guess you should give her credit!

• 1 can of Campbell's Cream of Onion Soup
• 1 stick of butter or margarine
• 1 cup of Mayonaise (do not use Miracle Whip)
• 1/2 lb. of Velveeta Cheese
• 2 eggs
• Ritz Crackers
• Frozen Brocolli Crowns

In a medium sauce pan heat until melted: butter or margarine, Cream of Onion Soup, Mayonaise and 1/2 lb. of Velveeta Cheese

Stir until melted and then remove from the heat. Stir in 2 eggs well beaten.

Use a 1 1/2 quart rectangular glass baking dish. Fill with frozen broccoli crowns. Pour the cheese sauce over top of the broccoli covering completely. Crush a sleeve of Ritz crackers in the package and then sprinkle over top of the cheese sauce.

Bake casserole in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned on top.

******************************************************************************************** PATSY WILSON'S AWARD WINNING HOT BROWN CASSEROLE
This recipe actually did win an award - ask Patsy about it.

• 8 slices sandwich bread, toasted
  
• 1# turkey sliced thin (not shaved)


• 2 cans cream of mushroom soup (use one healthy choice and 1 regular)
  
• 8 oz. mild shredded cheese for layers
  
• 4-8 oz. mild shredded cheese for topping


• 1/2 cup milk


• 1 tsp. worchester sauce (careful, no more than 1 tsp)


• Optional: bacon bits and/or sliced tomatoes
  
  Mix, milk, soup, worchester sauce.
  Layer in rectangular cake pan:
  -torn toast
  -torn turkey
  -liquid mixture (spoon over layer, don't use too much
  -cheese
  
  Repeat layers
  
  Bake for 30-40 minutes (covered) at 350 degrees unti bubbly in the middle
  
  Add more cheese, bacon bits, and tomatoe slices and brown under broiler briefly

********************************************************************************************* MAE-MAE'S CORN BREAD CASSEROLE
This is a must try recipe. Sort of like spoon bread. Warm, moist, and delicious!

• 8 oz. can kernel corn, drained
• 8 oz. can creamed corn
• 8 oz. sour cream (light or regular, not fat free)
• 1 stick melted margarine (you can get by with 3/4 stick but no less)
• 2 eggs
• 1 - 8.5 oz. box Jiffy corn muffin mix

Combine all ingredients and bake at 350 degrees in an 8 inch square pan for 30-35 minutes.

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STEPH'S CHRISTMAS CINNAMON ROLLS
This is good anytime, but we've adopted it as a special Christmas morning treat.

• 18-20 frozen dough rolls
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup instant vanilla pudding
• 1-2 Tbs. cinnamon
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup melter butter

The night before Christmas do the following:
-Place dough balls in lightly greased bundt pan
-Then place ingredients on top of dough balls in order as listed above.
-Cover with clean damp cloth and let sit overnight.

In the morning bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes uncovered. Merry Christmas!

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MATT'S RECIPE FOR MEMAW'S CANDIED CINNAMON TOAST
A recipe passed down from Memaw Wilson through his mom, Amy D.

Serving size 2 per person, 6 total for this recipe

Ingredients:

• 12 pieces of white bread
  
• 12 teaspoons of butter or margarine


• ½ cup of white sugar


• 3 teaspoons of cinnamon

Instructions:

• Heat oven broiler to 500 F.


• Place toast on cookie sheet, toast under broiler 20 seconds or until golden brown.


• In one small bowl mix butter, cinnamon, sugar to a gray creamy paste.


• Spread paste on uncooked side of toast. Place the toast face up on the cookie sheet and heat under the broiler for 20 seconds until the paste bubbles. When the paste cools it should be caramelized.

Final production: Enjoy with milk and friends. The candied toast should look like toast with a layer of browned candy on top.

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GRANDMA'S FRIED CORN
Now this is an old-fashioned recipe. You have to use bacon grease to get the right results.

• 3-6 strips of bacon
  
• 8 ears of corn cut half way throu the kernel, then "milk" the corn by scraping over the leftover kernels and adding to the bowl of corn
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 heaping Tbs. Flour
• 2 Tbs. butter

- Cook bacon slowly and cook til crisp. Remove bacon and place on paper towels and set aside.
- Put corn mixture in hot grease and "fry" while continuously stirring.
- Add flour, stir and lower heat
- Stir in 1/2 cup milk and salt and pepper to taste
- Simmer covered 10-15 minutes
- Stir and add butter and crumbled up bacon.

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ANN RILEY'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE
The original recipe came from an Italian brother-in-law and was tweaked a little by Ann.

• 1 # ground sausage


• 1 large can whole tomatoes (you can cut them up a bit) This item has caused some debate in the Riley family. Some of us use 2 large cans whole tomatoes. Test it out.


• 1 large can tomatoe paste


• 1 medium onion, chopped


• 1 medium green pepper, chopped


• 1 Tbs. oregano


• 1 Tbs. minced garlic


• 1 Tbs. sugar


• Salt and Pepper to taste

-Brown sausage and towards the end of browning add and saute the green pepper and onion
-Add tomatoe paste and an equal amount of water and stir
-Add all spices and continue to stir
-Break up tomatoes and add to mixture along with liquid that's in the can
-Cover and cook sauce on low heat for 30 minutes or longer until grease comes to the surface. (This is a sign the sauce is done.) Occasionally stir to keep sauce from sticking.
-Lift off grease if excessive.

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ANN'S SAUSAGE BALL APPETIZERS
You can mix these up ahead of time and refrigerate and then cook later.

• 1 # ground sausage


• 1 small jar cheese whiz


• 3 cups bisquick mix


• 1/2 cup milk

Thoroughly combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl and shape into 1 inch balls. If serving immediately place on non-greased cookie sheet and bake in preheated over at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

These can be prepared ahead and baked the next day. Or you can freeze them. When frozen, allow to thaw and then bake as directed above. Approx. yield is 30-50 sausage balls.


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PATRICIA'S JAMBALAYA
Tasty with lots of substitutes. Serves 6-8 people.

• 2 chicken breasts, cooked, and cut into bite size pieces (you can substitute canned, chunk chicken if you're in a hurry)


• 1 link smoked sausage, sliced, I like Healthy Choice brand

(you can substitute ham in bite size pieces if you don't like smoked sausage)

• 1 medium onion


• 1 medium green pepper


• 2 pck Cajun style rice and sauce


• 2 cans chili beans in chili sauce


• 2-3 Tbs. oil


• salt, pepper, and chili powder to taste

- Cook cajun rice and sauce mix as directed in a large pot.
- While sauce is simmering, in a frying pan saute green pepper, onions and smoked sausage (or ham). Then add chicken to frying pan and stir.
- After cajun rice is done, add 2 cans chili beans in chili sauce to rice mixture.
-Add meat, onions and pepper to cajun rice and bean mixture.
- Salt and pepper to taste. Add a little chili powder if you want it extra spicy.
- Keep warm until ready to serve.

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PATRICIA'S STRAWBERRY CAKE
This is the best cake recipe ever. I'm making it for the reunion!

• 1 box white cake mix


• 3 Tbs. all purpose flour


• 3oz. box strawberry jello


• 1/2 cup water


• 3/4 cup vegetable oil


• 4 eggs


• 15 oz. frozen, sweetened strawberries, thawed


• 3/4 stick margarine, softened


• 1 box powdered sugar

-Mix well the first 3 dry ingredients.
-Then add water, oil, and eggs and beat well.
-Then mix in 10 oz. of thawed strawberries carefully.

Pour mixture into an oversized 9 X 13 greased pan and bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

ICING: Combine 3/4 stick margarine, box powdered sugar. Beat thoroughly and add
5 oz strawberries (thawed). Mix well. Apply to warm cake.

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SHRIMP SCAMPI
Pretend You’re At Red Lobster with Nannie’s Shrimp Scampi

• 2 lbs. large unpeeled shrimp


• 3 T. margarine


• 1 c. chopped red pepper


• 2 T. garlic powder


• ¼ c. parsley


• ¼ c. lemon juice


• ½ t. salt


• ¼ t. pepper


• ½ c. apple juice
  
  Peel shrimp. Melt margarine in small skillet over medium heat.
  Add bell pepper and garlic. Sauté 2 minutes.
  Remove from heat.
  Pour in apple juice, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper.
  
  Place shrimp in casserole dish.
  Spoon mixture over shrimp.
  Broil 6 minutes.

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FORGET STARBUCKS - Tetney's Mocha Frappacinos

Frapppacino Mix:

Make 9 cups of coffee and put in pitcher
Add 1 can sweetened condensed milk
Add 2 servings of vanilla flavoring
Add milk to fill up pitcher
(Leave space at the top for pitcher top and to pour)
Mix and chill

Blended Drink:

Add equal parts ice and mix in blender
Add chocolate syrup
Blend until drink is smooth
Top with whipped cream if desired