Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 

1 tsp yeast
1 1/2 cup warm water
4 cups flour (all-purpose)
1 tsp salt (kosher is best)
1/3 c olive oil

Directions: 

Sprinkle yest over 1 1/2 cups warm water. Let stand for a few minutes.
In a mixer, combine flour and salt. With the mixer running on low speed - with paddle attachment - drizzle in the olive oil until combined with the flour. Next, pour in yeast/water mixture and mix until just combined & the dough comes together in a sticky mass.

Coat a separate mixing bowl with olive oil - drizzled lightly. Form the dough into a ball. Toss to coat dough in the olive oil then cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and set aside for 1-2 hours or store in the fridge until you need it.

NOTE: It's best to make the dough at least 24 hours in advance or up 3-4 days (best). 

When you are ready to make the pizza, grab HALF of the dough and squeeze the dough toward the bottom to form a nice, tight, pulled ball. Roll the dough out - thick or thin - however your preference is. When you have it perfect, lay it on an oiled baking sheet or pizza pan. Drizzle a little live oil on the dough and spread it with your fingers. Very lightly sprinkle some salt on the crust.

Preheat oven to 375*. 

Top it with your favorite toppings then bake for 15-17 minutes - until crust is golden brown and toppings are bubbly. 

This is our Go-To pizza crust - especially for BBQ Chicken Pizza or Chicken Alfredo Pizza! YUM!

Happy Baking!

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Easy Crab Dip

Ingredients:

1 8oz cream cheese
1/4 cup cocktail sauce
1 4.25 oz can lump crab meat, or can of tiny shrimp or can of chicken
Lemon juice (to taste)
crackers
celery sticks
carrot sticks
cucumber sticks

Directions:
Place softened cream cheese in the middle of a medium sized dinner plate or platter.
Using the back of a spoon - spread the cream cheese evenly across the surface of the plate.
Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in fridge for 1-3 hours or in Freezer for 30 minutes.
Spread layer of cocktail sauce over the cream cheese.
Open canned meat, drain and use a fork to fluff it. Spread it evenly over the cocktail sauce.
Drizzle lemon juice over the crab for additional tastiness, being careful to not add too much!

Use crackers or veggie sticks to pick up the dip. YUM!

Happy Baking!

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Easy Sausage Rolls

Ingredients:

1 lb sage sausage (can mix onions and peppers in with it)
1 pck puff pastry (defrosted)
mustard
1 egg yolk

Directions:

Brown sausage in skillet and then drain well.
Lay sheets of puff pastry on counter and cut into 12 rectangles. (6 per sheet of pastry).
Spread each rectangle with mustard and spoon 1/12 of the sausage into the center of each pastry rectangle.
Fold over and pinch edges together. Beat the egg yolk and brush over the tops of the rolls. Place rolls 2 inches a part on baking sheet.
Bake at 400* for 15-20 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before eating, but best served warm.
Serves 12

Make it a great one!

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 Blessed, Happy & Satisfied!

Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork

                                    Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Hours Difficulty: Easy Servings:18
Ingredients

 1 whole Large Onion
 1 whole Pork Shoulder ("pork Butt") - 5 To 7 Pounds
 Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
 1 can (11 Ounce) Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce (OPTIONAL!)
 2 cans Dr. Pepper or Root Beer or use Chicken broth
 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. OR USE A SLOW COOKER --  Either way works fine
Peel the onion and cut it into wedges. Lay them in the bottom of a large dutch oven.
Generously salt and pepper the pork roast, then set it on top of the onions in the pan.
Pour the can of chipotle peppers over the pork (include the sauce.) Pour in both cans of Dr Pepper. Add brown sugar to the juice and stir in.
Place lid tightly on pot, then set pot in the oven. Cook for at least six hours, turning roast two or three times during the cooking process. Check meat after six hours; it should be absolutely falling apart (use two forks to test.) If it's not falling apart, return to the oven for another hour.
Remove meat from pot and place on a cutting board or other work surface. Use two forks to shred meat, discarding large pieces of fat. Strain as much of the fat off the top of the cooking liquid as you can and discard it. Return the shredded meat to the cooking liquid, and keep warm until ready to serve. (You can also refrigerate the meat and liquid separately, then remove hardened fat once it's cold. Then heat up the liquid on the stovetop and return the meat to the liquid to warm up.

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. Step-Mother in law to two, Step-Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
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Gma T's: Punch

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

HAPPY 4th of JULY!! This is by far one of my favoritest holidays - and not just because it is my birthday!! I love the whole patriotism, flag and Americana that comes with this Holiday!

*This recipe came from a magazine - cut and pasted on to a large index card  

Ingredients:
3 pkgs strawberry kool-aid (or generic)
3 c sugar
3 qt water
1 46oz pineapple juice


Add 2 qt ice cold ginger ale when ready to serve. Serves 35

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Gma T's: Sangria

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away April 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her recipes onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

* This recipe comes from a magazine - cut and glued to a large index card 

Ingredients:

1 lemon
1 lime
1 Tbsp brandy extract
1 can strawberry soda
1 can wild raspberry soda
1 can lemon-lime soda
2 Tbsp lemon juice
4 tsp sugar
2 cups cold club soda
ice cubes or ice ring in punchbowl is used

Directions:

Slice the lemon and lime and combine with all of the ingredients minus the club soda and ice.
Let stand in refrigerator several hours or overnight. Just before serving add chilled club soda and ice.
Serves 6-8 people

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Gma T's: Green Punch

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away April 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her recipes onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

* Again, the recipe is handwritten by my great grandmother Lela Williams on an index card. This recipe is attributed to Edna Griffin.  

Ingredients:
4 envelopes lime Kool-aid
2 (6oz) cans frozen orange juice
2 6oz cans frozen lemon juice
Add water as directed on cans
1 46oz can pineapple juice
4 qts water
4 c sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract
2 large ginger ale or 7Up (to be added last)

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Gma T's: Citrus Punch

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

* Another recipe handwritten on an index card by my Great Grandmother Lela Williams. This one is attributed to Robert (& I can't decipher the last name well enough to type it here) 

Ingredients:

1 46oz pineapple juice
4 cans frozen lemonade (with water)
2 cans frozen orange juice (with water)
2 quarts gingerale
3/4 c sugar

Directions:
Mix all ingredients together then add the gingerale just before serving

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Pineapple Cheese Ball

Ingredients:

2 8oz cream cheese                        1 cup crushed pineapple (well drained)
1/4 cup chopped green onion           1/4 cup chopped green chilies
1/tsp house seasoning or seasoned salt

Directions:

1) Mix all ingredients together
2) Roll in chopped nuts (or shredded coconut if nut allergies)
3) Makes 3 balls
4) Enjoy!

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. Step-Mother in law to two, Step-Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Gma T's: Jello Punch

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

*Again, handwritten by my great grandmother, Lela Williams on a small index card. It is attributed to "Aunt Thelma".  

Ingredients:

1 box cherry jello (or any kind)
1 c hot water (to dissolve jello in)
add 3 c cold water
Then add the juice of 3 lemons (or 1/2 of 1 can frozen lemon juice)
Add sugar to taste
Add 1 small bottle of 7up - ice cold - just before serving.

Note: 1 small can of frozen lemon juice equals 6 lemons.

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Gma T's: Evergreen punch

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

*This recipe was handwritten by my Great Grandmother, Lela Williams on a small index card. The recipe is attributed to Faye Murdock. I am assuming she lived in Devine, Texas near my Great Grandmother.   

Ingredients:
1 envelope Lime Kool Aid
1 qt gingerale
1 4oz can pineapple juice
2 c sugar
2 qts water

Directions:
Again, no directions - so just mix together and enjoy!

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Gma T's: Sunshine Punch

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

*This recipe is handwritten by my Great Grandmother Lela Williams. I recognize her handwriting. It is on a small index card.   

Ingredients:
1 6oz frozen orange juice concentrate
1 6oz frozen lemonade concentrate
1 6oz frozen limeade concentrate
4 c cold water
1 large bottle (3-4 cups) gingerale

Directions:
No directions were written. I imagine you mix together and stir and enjoy! :)

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Veggie Pizza / Fruit Pizza

Veggie Pizza

Ingredients:

1/4 cup mayonnaise                                               12 oz cream cheese (softened)
6-7 shakes garlic powder                                        3 shakes oregano (or italian seasoning)
1/3 cup chopped green onion

Crust: 2 pkg Pillsbury Crescent rolls

Directions:

1) Unroll, press rolls flat on cookie sheet (large)
2) Bake at 300 degrees until yellow (approximately 10 minutes)
3) Cool
4) Spread with Cream Cheese Mixture
5) Top with shredded cheese, broccoli, canned diced tomatoes (soaked in garlic and oregano)
6) Enjoy!

Fruit Pizza

Ingredients:

1 8oz cool whip                                          1 8oz cream cheese (softened)
2 tbsp lemon juice                                      1 cup strawberry (or raspberry) jam

Crust: 2 pkg Pillsbury Crescent rolls

Directions:
1) Unroll, press rolls flat on cookie sheet (large)
2) Bake at 300 degrees until yellow (approximately 10 minutes)
3) Cool COMPLETELY!!!
4) Spread with Cream Cheese Mixture
5) Top with kiwi fruit, strawberries, bananas, pineapple, pears, peaches - whatever your favorite fruits are!
6) Enjoy!


Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. Step-Mother in law to two, Step-Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Gma T's: Honey Marmalade Monkey Bread/Pull Apart Bread

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

* Handwritten on a small journal or notebook page

Ingredients:

 1/2c chopped nuts
2/3 c orange marmalade (or any flavor jam or preserve - not jelly)
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp melted butter or margarine
2 cans refrigerated biscuits

Directions:

 Heat oven to 375*. Grease 9 or 10 inch tube pan or a bundt pan. In small bowl, combine nuts, marmalade, honey and butter. Separate the biscuits and cut each into quarters. Place half of biscuits in prepared pan. Spoon half of marmalade mix over biscuits. Repeat until gone. Top with any remaining marmalade mix.
Bake for 23-27 minutes or until deep golden brown. Invert onto a serving plate.

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Gma T's: Punch Slush

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

*  Blue copy machine ink - Credit to Frances Harkey 

Ingredients:

6 cups water
4 cups sugar
5 mashed bananas
1 large can of pineapple juice
1 large can of frozen orange juice
1 12 0z can frozen lemonade

Directions:
 Boil water and sugar and cool. Add other ingredients. Freeze to a slush. To serve: add Ginger-ale over top. -

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!


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Gma T's: Frappee

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

*  tuped with blue ink from her copy machine. Credited to Willa Gray

Directions:

 3 c Sugar
6 cups water
 Boil for 3 minutes and then add:
1 tall can pineapple juice
2 cans orange juice
the juice of 2 lemons
3 ripe smashed bananas

Mix well. then freeze.

When ready, break it up in a bowl and add 7up. Takes approximately 4 large bottles. Serves 30.

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Gma T's: Snack Mix

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

* Typed on cardstock. Credits "Mavis Skinner" on recipe card  

Ingredients:

 1 cup Karo
1 1/2 cubes butter
1 cup sugar
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
1 large box rice chex
2 cups coconut
2 cups sliced almonds

Directions:

 Mix the karo, butter, sugar and salt. Cook the mixture in microwave oven on medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add to the above mix, the baking soda and vanilla
Stir well and pour over the cereal, coconut and almonds
Stir until well coated - spread out on butter

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Gma T's: Salmon Pate' [or Salmon Cheese Ball]

My grandmother about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. It is a small 2-drawer filing box and one side is completely full of recipes. Some of these recipes she has hand written and some are cut out of boxes, people have given to her, etc. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with our entire family and my Friend Camille. 

*Handwritten on a note card

Ingredients:

 1 can salmon                                                         1 tsp Liquid smoke
1 8oz cream cheese (room temp)                            1 tsp horseradish
1 tsp lemon juice                                                      3 tbsp parsley or 2 tbsp dry parsley
2 tsp grated onion                                                  1/2 cup pecans
1 tsp Mrs. Dash (yellow top)                                   1/2 tsp Season-All

Directions:

 Save part of parsley and pecans for garnish.
Combine all ingredients well. (can use food processor)
Chill for several hours then roll into a ball.
Roll in the remaining parsley and pecans as garnish.

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Gma T's: Chex Patio Mix

My grandmother, about 2 years ago, gave me her box of recipes. She passed away in April, on the 14th, 2015. My goal this year is to get as many of her favorites onto my Cooking Blog so that I can share them with all interested family and friends.

Happy Birthday to our Favorite Son-in-Law, Carl. Thank you for taking such good care of our Jessica and your guys' lil man, Andrew!  We love you!!

* Newspaper clipping glued to cardstock with the name handwritten out 

Ingredients:

 6 tbsp butter/margarine
1 tsp season salt
2 1/2 tsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp onion powder &/or garlic powder
2 cups each: Corn Chex, Rice Chex, Wheat Chex
1 cup pretzel sticks and/or salted nuts

Directions:

 Melt butter in electric skillet at 200*. Stir in seasonings. Blend well. Add cereal and pretzels. Mix until pieces are coated. Cover skillet (leaving lid vents open). Heat at 250* for 15 minutes. Stir midway. Cool on absorbent paper.
Note: a large skillet on the range top may be used. After pieces are coated with the butter mixture, heat and stir for about 10 minutes over low heat; then cool.

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, (step) Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!

Strawberry Fruit Dip

Ingredients:

1 8oz cool whip
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 8oz cream cheese
1 cup strawberry jam

Directions:

1) Mix all ingredients together
2) Enjoy with any fruit or quick breads :) Even delicious on a toasted bagel!!  (just sayin'!!)

Make it a great one!!
About Tammy: Daughter, Sister, Wife, Online Schooling Mother of 8 (ages: G15, G14, B12, G9, B8, B4, G3, B9mos). Stepmom of 2. StepMother in law to two, Grandma to Peyton, Mattix and Andrew. 
Writer at BellaOnline. Blogger at Latter-Day Homeschool and JuddzWorld!! Happy & Satisfied!!