Cande’s Microwave Peanut Brittle

1 cup raw peanuts or pecans 1 cup sugar ½ c light syrup (Karo) 1/8 tsp. salt 1 tsp. margarine 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. vinegar Butter the pan you will be using. Combine nuts, syrup, sugar and salt in microwave dish (I use Corning Ware)….

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Cajun Ribs

2 Tbsp. Paprika 2 tsp. Salt 2 tsp. Onion Powder 2 tsp. Garlic Powder 2 tsp. Red Pepper 1 1/2 tsp. White Pepper 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper 1 tsp. dried Thyme 1 tsp. Oregano 4 lbs. Pork Back Ribs Combine seasonings, rub on all surfaces of the ribs. Place ribs…

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JD’s Lasagne

This is one of my favorite things that JD makes. He claims his recipe is not written down anywhere, but his sister Cindy came across this recipe that Nana had kept – written in JD’s own handwriting! Thanks to Cindy for salvaging it so I can share it with the world. 🙂

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Microwave Apple Pie

4 Large Apples or 6 small apples, peeled and sliced 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon 6 ounces Butter, melted 1 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Chopped Pecans 1 Cup All-purpose Flour 2 Eggs, beaten Layer apples in a lightly greased microwave-safe pie dish or plate. Sprinkle with…

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Chicken Casserole

4 cups diced, cooked Chicken 2 Tbsp. Butter 1/2 cup Celery, chopped 1/2 cup Onion, chopped 1 (4 oz.) can mushroom pieces 1 can Cream of Celery Soup 1/2 cup Milk 1/2 cup Chicken Broth Topping: 1 small pkg. Stuffing Mix 1 cup Chicken Broth 1 stick Butter, melted Saute…

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Sawdust Salad

1st Layer 1 pkg. Lemon Jello 1 pkg. Orange Jello 2 cups boiling Water 1 1/4 cup cold Water 1 can crushed Pineapple (reserve Juice) 3 Bananas, sliced 1 pkg. Mini Marshmallows Dissolve lemon and orange jello in hot water, mix well. Then add cold water and mix well. Mix…

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Skillet Salad

4 slices Bacon 1/4 cup Vinegar 1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar 1 tsp. Salt 1 Tbsp. Minced Onion 4 cups shredded Cabbage 1/2 cup chopped Parsley Cook bacon until crisp. Remove from skillet and crumble. Add vinegar, sugar and salt to bacon drippings in the skillet. Add crumbled bacon, heat thoroughly….

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Sopapilla Cheesecake

2 cans crescent rolls 3 – 8oz. cream cheese 2 cups sugar 1 stick of real butter 1 1/2 t. vanilla 1 t cinnamon Spread one can of crescent rolls in bottom of 9×13 inch pan. This will be the bottom crust. Mix together cream cheese, 1 1/2 cup sugar,…

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