Cheeseball

Recipes are always fun to try from neighbors.  This is perfect for the Christmas holiday.

Ingredients:

2 pkg cream cheese, softened

6-8 oz cheddar cheese

2 T chopped green onion

2 T lemon juice

1/4 t garlic powder

1/2 t onion powder

1 C nuts, crushed

Directions:

Mix all ingredients, expect nuts, in a bowl and form into two balls.  Roll cheeseball into crushed nuts and place on a plate.  Refrigerate at least one hour.  Serve with crackers.

Homemade Country Gravy

If you have forgotten to get the packaged country gravy at the store, no need to fear, you can make the gravy from scratch.  This gravy goes so well with biscuits and eggs.

Ingredients:

1/2 C butter

3/4 C flour

1 t garlic salt

1 t pepper

4 C milk

Directions:

Heat butter/flour mixture.  Slowly add milk and cook until thickened.

Crockpot Roast

I got this recipe from a friend,  it is simple and delicious.

Ingredients:

3 lb roast

1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix

1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix

1 envelope brown gravy mix

2 C water

Mix all with water and cook in crockpot on low for 8-10 hrs.

Pizza Sauce

A great recipe to use if making your own pizza sauce.

Ingredients:

1 can Tomato sauce

1/2 t garlic salt

1/2 t basil

1/2 t parsley

1 t pizza seasoning

1/2 t sugar

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together and use as a pizza sauce.

Homemade Taco Seasoning

I like this taco seasoning much better than the packaged stuff.  It is easy to make, give it a try.

Ingredients:

1 part chili powder
1 part ground cumin
1 part garlic powder
1 part onion powder
1/4 to 1/2 part crushed red pepper

OR here is another taco seasoning recipe

Ingredients:
4 t minced onion
3 t chili powder
1 t cornstarch
1 t ground cumin
1 t garlic powder
1/2 t oregano
1/8 t cayenne pepper

Directions:

Mix all the spices together and store in a airtight container.

My daughters 14th birthday cake.  I surprised my daughter by giving her a sewing machine and made a cake to go along with that theme.  She was pleasantly surprised and super excited to learn a new skill.  I took a combination of sewing machine cakes I saw online and turned it into my own design.  I loved how it turned out, especially Autumn's name in "stitching" letters.  I'm so glad that my girl is crafty.

Pear Jam or Syrup

This was a recipe I found online.  It is a great way to use up fresh pears.  I use this jam on toast or pancakes.  It has a great pear flavor.   I've also used this in banana bread when it calls for Applesauce, it was delicious!

Ingredients :

5 pears peeled and blended up

1 T lemon juice

1 T honey

1/4 t cinnamon 

Directions:

Combine above ingredients in a pan and cook on medium-low for 10 minutes until heated through.

Let it cool and store in the fridge.