Seasoned Rice Mix

Mix up a batch of this seasoned rice mixfor your pantry or as small gifts. Uncle Ben's and a few seasonings. Combine all ingredients in a large bowland whisk to combine well.Divide mixture into 3 containers.Snack size Ziploc bags are a perfect fit. I formed plastic wrap on the bottom ofa glass before inserting into a mug.I have lots of Christmas mugs that I pick upwhen thrifting. See my collection HERE.Add  directions, and ribbon and itmake a nice little food gift in a Christmas mug. It can be part of a gift basket, or just tuck in a check for your Christmas tips to all the people whose services you...

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Cinnamon Roll Crepes ~ Swedish Pancakes

I used my Swedish Pancake recipe to makelittle mini cinnamon roll pancakes. After you make the Swedish Pancakes, stack them and keep them warm in the oven with your plates. One at a time very lightly brush with melted butter. Sprinkle with 1 t cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll up. Slice and stack on end.  To serve just dust with a little powdered sugar. You can also drizzle with a little glaze. We prefer just the powdered sugar. Serve on the heated plates. Very yummy!Cinnamon Roll Swedish PancakesSwedish Pancakes (recipe HERE) 2 T melted butter<>Cinnamon Sugar Mixture2 T brown...

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Spiced Cranberry Chutney

You'll love this cranberry chutney on everything. from turkey, ham, pork, chicken,on sandwiches and baked brie.Bake brie in 350 oven until soft, about 8-10 minutes.spread with cranberry chutney  and servewith crackers or baguette slices.Also good on cream cheese.Fresh cranberries and a few basic ingredients. Combine in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover for 30 minutes. It will thicken. Serve at room temperature.Spicy, tart and sweet. A perfectcondiment for Turkey.Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 weeks.Spiced Cranberry Chutney1 C cranberries1/2 C brown sugar1/4 C cider vinegar2 T orange...

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Favorite Pumpkin Pie

My favorite pumpkin pie recipe uses a little more sugar and cinnamon that most recipes.It mixes in minutes. First whisk the 2 eggs in a large bowl. Then add the remaining ingredients. Whisk until smooth. Roll out you pie crust. I always used my homemade pie crust,because the crust is a favorite part.Pour in the filling and bake. Sometimes...I swirl a little design on top. Combine 2T sour cream and 1/2T milk in a small baggie. Snip of a little bit of the corner. Make a spiral starting in the center, then drag a skewer through to make a scalloped design.I didn't do...

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Corn Souffle Casserole

This sweet corn casserole is a cross between a souffle and a corn pudding.It's a favorite side to serve with BBQribs or chicken, baked ham or meatloaf. Ingredients; cans of corn, butter, eggs, sugar,sour cream and a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.Use the butter wrapper to butter a 2 qt.(round or rectangular) casserole.  Melt the butter in the microwave for 1 minute. Whisk in all the ingredients adding the  muffin mix last.Pour into the  casserole. Bake in a 350 oven for 1 hour until golden and puffed. Serve.This casserole will serve 8-10. When I make this I freeze dinner-sizedportions for us...

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