Monthly Archives: February 2018

Feb26

Cocktail Sausage Meatballs

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Cocktail Sausage Meatballs

This is good for just about any kind of social function.  Entertaining at home or for a potluck.  I know I don’t need another meatball recipe on my blog, but my husband insisted I put it on.

  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 pound bulk sausage (I used mild)
  • 1/4 pound lean ground beef (I used 1/3 lb.)
  • 1/2 cup finely crushed soda crackers
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Combine egg, sausage, ground beef, crackers, milk, and sage until well mixed.  Shape into meatballs and brown in a small amount of oil in a large pot.  (Or, like I did, put into a pan and bake 400 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes until brown.)  Drain the meatballs and place in a baking dish.  Combine water, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and barbecue sauce in a bowl.  Stir until well blended.  Pour sauce over meatballs and bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees.

Serves 8 to 12.

“Beneath all our longings is a deep desire for God.”

 

Feb26

Peanut Butter Dip

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Peanut Butter Dip

I wanted to serve fruit Saturday night at my party and I wanted some kind of dip for it.  Something different than the ones I have served before.  I decided on this dip but was a little hesitant whether it was going to be good or not.  BUT……one taste and I was drooling.  And everyone else absolutely LOVED it also.

  • 1 cup Marshmallow Fluff
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Whisk all together and transfer to serving bowl.  Serve with sliced apples, pears, bananas, strawberries or pineapple.

Makes 1 1/2 cups dip.

“Humility is the result of knowing God and knowing yourself.”

Feb26

Neiman Marcus Dip (aka Million Dollar Dip)

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Neiman Marcus Dip

I served this at my party Saturday night and it went over big time!  Comments were, “This is addicting”.  I will say, though, that the next time I make it I will make my own bacon bits as the Real bacon bits were too salty for me.  I served it with Ritz crackers and Club crackers, but use whatever you like.

  • 5 green onions, chopped (I used part of the green tops) (Use all of the onion or none, your preference)
  • 8 oz. (2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Real bacon bits
  • 1/2 cups slivered almonds (You decide if you want to toast them or not) (I didn’t toast them.)

Mix all ingredients together in bowl and refrigerate for at least a couple of hours.

Serve.

“God sees everything we do for Him”

 

Feb22

Chocolate Cake in a Mug

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Chocolate Cake in a Mug

I made this for myself for Valentine’s Day.  My husband isn’t much into chocolate so I just made it for me.  Very moist and delicious!

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 drop vanilla extract
  • 10 semi-sweet chocolate chips

In a 1-cup capacity mug or cup, whisk (or use a fork) flour, sugar, cocoa powder and baking powder.  Add the milk, oil and vanilla.

Whisk until the batter no longer has lumps.  Sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Cook cake in microwave for 45 seconds.  Let cool for 5 minutes to allow for the cake to finish cooking.

Serves 1.

Note:  If you want to triple or quadruple the recipe for more servings, combine the ingredients in a bowl.  Then pour into your mugs.  Remember, you have to cook cakes one by one in microwave for uniform cooking.

“How deep is the Father’s love for us!”

Feb15

Awesome Sweet Cornbread

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Awesome Sweet Cornbread

This is my new favorite cornbread.  It is soooo amazingly delicious.  Very moist and slightly sweet.  My husband and I couldn’t quit eating it!!

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease an 9-inch square baking pan.

Combine flour, sugar, corn meal, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.  Combine milk, eggs, oil and butter in small bowl and mix well.  Add to flour mixture and stir just until blended.

Pour into baking pan.  Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean.

Serves 9 to 12.

*For corn muffins, spoon batter into muffin cups 2/3 full.  Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean.  Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans.

“God’s gift of the Holy Spirit in our lives is available to each of us today.”