Family Recipes: Cranberry Relish

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You will never buy a can of Cranberry Sauce after your make this Cranberry Relish. It is perfect during the holidays with ham and turkey….actually if is good with any meals.

It contains wonderful, fresh ingredients—cranberries, oranges, apples, pineapple and nuts. Make it today and enjoy for Thanksgiving and Christmas and…..!

Cranberry Relish

1 package whole cranberries, raw

2 apples, unpeeled

2 oranges, unpeeled

1 small can crushed pineapple

1 cup chopped nuts

2 – 2 3/4 cups sugar (start with just 2 cups)

1 teaspoon red food coloring

Family Recipes: Awie’s Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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Most of our family started calling my mom ‘Awie’ when my child was young and that was just what came out instead of grandma. She was always mom to me. She was one of the wisest and most compassionate people I have ever known—and she was a terrific cook.

I remember mom making this Pineapple Upside Down Cake so many times. She would sometimes make it in 3 round pans and it was beautiful all stacked up, but I love the ease of putting it in a 13×9 pan. It starts with a yellow cake mix (any kind) so getting it ready for the oven is easy and quick. Mom used crushed pineapple, chopped nuts and coconut in the topping. You can certainly make yours without the coconut or nuts if you prefer.

Do You Want Silky, Shiny Hair?

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Remember how your hair was as a child? Do you want that same terrific, shiny, healthy hair? Of course, we all do—men and women alike! If I am having a bad hair day, it tends to affect my mood all day!! When I meet people, their hair is one of the first things I notice.

Now that winter is almost here and the weather is changing, your hair needs more loving care. So here is my recommendation. Use a good quality Shampoo and Conditioner—then follow up with our Beaux Noggins Leave In Conditioner. It is for those looking for a hair care conditioner that has natural ingredients and is saturated with essential vitamins and minerals that help heal scalp, add sheen, luster and shine while fighting frizz and restoring hair back to proper health. BEAUX NOGGINS LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER SPRAY is NOT GREASY. Works AMAZING to eliminate STATIC with NO build-up, gunky or sticky feel. It’s the BEST THERE IS. Once you try it you will NEVER want to be without it.

Family Recipe: The Best Crock Pot Roast

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My husband and I have a dear friend in California, who from time to time shares one of his favorite recipes with me. He recently told me about his crock pot roast and I couldn’t want to try it.

Brought the ingredients to work yesterday and started it. There is almost no prep required. It took me 5 – 10 minutes to put together and then it cooked on low in the crock pot for 8 hours.The roast was tender and flavorful. The gravy was amazing!!!

I had planned to cook fresh green beans and squash to go with the roast for dinner, but when I smelled it and tasted the gravy, I had to make mashed potatoes too.

Hope you will love this recipe as much as we did…and I thank my friend, Pete, for sharing it with me.

Family Recipe: Homemade Brownies

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Here is a brownie recipe you will love and be making it often. It is so simple—takes no more time than a brownie mix and is soooooo much better. This recipe was shared with me about 30 years ago by my minister’s wife, Betty.

When my grandson was living with us, he had a couple of friends who would remind me if I had not made the brownies for a long time.My grandson prefers his with no nuts or other toppings–but most people enjoy the nuts or other additions. Customize to what you and your family love.

The recipe I am giving you is for a 13×9 pan. Recipe can be halved and baked in an 8 or 9 inch square pan—which is perfect for giving as a gift. I have given mine at Christmas, for birthdays and even taken them to new neighbors.

Want To Have A Sexy Beard?

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Have you ever heard of No Shave November? Chances are if you are a man, you might have!! No Shave November was started in 2009 to raise awareness of cancer. The idea is for men to donate the money they would normally pay for a haircut or to groom their beard towards cancer research.

Before you guys rush to join No Shave November, think about just a few things. A whole month of no shaving can cause you to look very unkept…and most women love a man with a well groomed beard!! Guys, you need to keep the woman in your life happy!!

There are benefits to having a beard. Have you ever thought that the beard is a natural filter? It keeps dust and pollen from getting into your lungs. Just be sure you wash your beard thoroughly everyday! Your beard can also protect that part of your face from the sun.

I have heard—“What do women call a man without a beard? They don’t!”

Family Recipes: Easy Macaroni and Cheese

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This recipe was shared with me 30 years ago. I have made it many times and shared it with many friends. It is as simple as making a boxed macaroni and cheese—but so much better. It is so quick to assemble—don’t cook the macaroni! Put in it the casserole uncooked.

 

 

EASY MACARONI AND CHEESE

3 tablespoons butter

2 ½ cups uncooked macaroni

½ teaspoon salt

Dash pepper

½ pound shredded sharp cheddar cheese (I use a little more)

1 quart milk
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Family Recipes: Green Bean Casserole 3 Ways

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Who doesn’t love Green Bean Casserole with those crunchy onion rings on top. And it is so easy to make!! It originally developed in 1955 in the Campbell’s Kitchens by Dorcas Reilly and a team of home economists as an “easy recipe featuring a few simple ingredients”. Did you know that 25-30% of all Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup is sold in the month of November? Seems like lots of us enjoy this simple casserole for Thanksgiving!

All recipes can be made with canned green beans, frozen green beans or fresh green beans (just snap and cook them until tender before continuing with the recipes). Add milk, french fried onion rings and just a few ingredients for a simple casserole your family will enjoy.

Here is the original Green Bean Casserole:

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cut green beans, drained
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (2.8 ounce) can French fried onions
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium casserole dish mix together green beans, milk, cream of mushroom soup, and 1/2 of the can of onions

Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and bubbly. Sprinkle remaining onions over the top, and return to the oven for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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How about a slight variation to that original recipe? Cheesy Green Bean Casserole