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Pineapple Candied Yams

One of my favorite recipes (and there are many wonderful ones)  that my mother-in-law gave me is Pineapple Candied Yams. 

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ginger

1/2 tsp lemon peel

3/4 cup pineapple juice

1/2 cup pineapple chunks  (we love pineapple, so I use the whole can)

 Bring all ingredients to a boil.  Pour over already cooked yams.  Bake unconvered for 20-25 minutes basting occasionally with sauce to glaze yams. 

I hope you enjoy! 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

Taco Soup Recipe

Last night I tried this recipe!  It was so good!  :) 

1 1/2 lb ground beef

2 cans diced tomatoes drained

1 can Rotel tomatoes (with green chilis)

2 pkgs taco seasoning mix

2 cans pinto beans rinsed

2 pkg ranch dressing mix

2 pkg ranch style beans

2 cups corn (frozen or fresh)

2 cans of water

Brown ground beef and drain.  Add other ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes

Serve with cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips and cilantro! 

This served 8 people plus we have at least 1/3 pot for leftovers.  It is very filling!  :) 

I always like to find some easy recipes that will fill a crowd!  This is now one of my favorites! 

Grandma's Potato Soup Recipe

                                     Cut about 4 peeled large potato’s into two or three parts and cook until soft.

                                    Drain water off.  Mix one heaping tablespoon of flour with about

                                    ½ cup cube soft melted butter and add to hot potato’s.  Mix

                                    together and then add one quart milk.  Cook until it thickens

                                    slightly  (5-10 minutes).  Salt and pepper to taste.

                                     Approximately 45 minutes total time.

                                  Top with shredded cheese and crumbled bacon!

 This recipe feeds approximately 4 people.  I have found that it worked better using 2% milk than the nonfat that we usually use.  It thickens better!  :)  ENJOY! 

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This recipe was my Grandma O's.  She passed away almost 8 years ago.  I miss her greatly!  She was a hard working, family loving, God fearing, praying woman!  She prayed for her family every day.  She shared Jesus with all who would let her, and even with some who didn't want her to, although those were her brothers.   She loved her family greatly.  She had 6 children....one was my dad!    She was one of the people that had the greatest impact on my spiritual life.  I look forward to seeing her one day in heaven!  

Grandma O's Meatloaf Recipe

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1 egg

1/4 cup ketchup

6-8 crushed crackers (I prefer wheat crackers, but the original recipe called for soda crackers)

pinch of salt

small amount of pepper

pinch of oregano

Mix all ingredients together and place in a pie dish.  Mold the meatloaf in a circle leaving 1 inch gap between the side of the dish and the meatloaf.  Then fill the gap with water (about 1 inch or so).  Bake at 375 for 45 minutes.  Your meatloaf will be moist and flavorful!  :) 

Thanks Grandma!  I look forward to seeing you again in heaven.  I miss you and love you!