Gma T's: Top of the Stove Cookies

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 out and printed on sheet of paper.

Same as "granny's old fashioned cookies" or Chocolate No-Bake Cookies

Ingredients:

 2 cups sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 c margarine/butter
1/2 c milk
1/2 c peanut butter

3 cups oats

Directions:

 Mix sugar, butter, cocoa and milk - bring to full rolling boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from burner and add vanilla, peanut butter and oats
Mix well
Drop by teaspoon fulls onto wax paper. (can spray with cooking spray)

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. 
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Gma T's: Chocolate Fondue

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.

*written on note card - NOT Grandma's handwriting

Ingredients:

 1/2 c evap milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 c butter
dash salt
1-2 squares unsweetened chocolate
5 large marshmallows

Directions:

Melt on low heat. Pour into fondue pot.

Dippers: bananas, apples, pineapple, any fruit slices, crackers, etc.

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. 
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No Bake Cheesecake

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLAYTONIAN!! :)

 I can't believe you are turning 12!! Since he asked for cheesecake for his birthday party - that is what he is getting. This recipe is for one big ginormous cheesecake - YUM!!

***This was the BEST Cheesecake  and all of the family raved about it. It was DELICIOUS! Creamy and so good. You really couldn't tell it was a no bake version. I will definitely make it again.

I just made a Graham Cracker Crust: 

I used an entire box of graham crackers and 2/3 c melted butter and 1/2 c sugar - put it in the food processor. I then just poured it in the pan and then just pressed it into the cookie sheet. I liked that it was a thick crust.  If you freeze it for about hour it will keep it from crumbling. Put it in a 375* oven for about 5-10 minutes - just until the edges are browning. Let it cool completely before pouring in your batter. YUM! (I set it in the freezer for about 20 minutes and then was able to pour the batter in without any incident.) 

In fact, I will make it again for this Sunday when we have everyone over for Taco/Tostada Dinner after Clayton's Deacon/Priesthood Ordination. :) YUM!*** 

Ingredients:

4 pkg (240z) softened cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
4 cups heavy cream  - 2 cups for cheese cake batter and 2 cups plus 2 tbsp vanilla/lemon extract plus 2 tbsp powdered sugar (whipped until desired consistency) OR 16oz whipped topping

Vanilla Wafer Crumb Crust (see below) OR Oreo No Bake Crumb Crust (see below)

Favorite cheesecake pie fillings as toppings - 4 - 6 cans total (mix and match and customize each piece)

Directions:

Whip heavy cream as directed, set aside.
Beat cream cheese and sugar together then fold in whipped cream.
Pour into Vanilla Wafer Crust and let sit in fridge for at least an hour before serving.
Pour whatever your favorite topping is over each piece individually. YUM!!
Enjoy!

Vanilla Wafer Crumb Crust

Ingredients:

4 cups vanilla wafer cookies
2 tbsp sugar
3 tsp vanilla extract
8 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
2 egg whites, lightly beaten (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F.
In the food processor, whiz vanilla wafer cookies until reduced to crumbs. Add in sugar, vanilla extract and melted butter and pulse to combine. Mixture should resemble wet sand.
Pour onto 1/2 sheet baking sheet and gently spread into an even layer over the bottom and sides. Press crumbs in firmly to create a tight crust. Use a pastry brush to gently brush the beaten egg white over the surface of the crust (you do not need to use the whole egg white).
Bake for 10-14 minutes, until crust just begins to turn golden brown around the edges.
Cool completely before using.

No Bake Oreo Pie Crust 

Ingredients:

60 oreo cookies
3/4 cup butter, melted

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and whizz until cookies are very finely ground and ingredients are well combined.
Pour moist crumbs onto baking sheet and pack into an even layer around the sides and base of the pie plate. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before filling.

Makes 1 baking sheet crust

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. 
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Gma T's: Mother Nature's Munch

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 12th birthday Clayton! We love you and are so proud of your choices and decisions in your life, thus far! Keep up the great work! So proud of you for earning your Faith in God and your Religious knot! AWESOME!! Happy Priesthood, too!

* from a newspaper clipping

Ingredients:

 2 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup cocktail Peanuts
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup seedless raisins
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup water
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

 In a large bowl toss together all ingredients down to the raisins. Set aside
In a buttered 2 quart saucepan melt the butter. Stir in sugar, honey, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture begins to boil.
Continue cooking until mixture reaches 250 degrees or the hard ball stage on a candy thermometer.
Pour slowly over the popcorn-peanut mixture, stir to coat.
Spread into two buttered baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 250* oven for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 or 15 minutes.
Makes about 10 cups.

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. 
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Gma T's: Popcorn 'n Peanuts

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.

*from a newspaper clipping

Ingredients:

 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp celery powder
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper  & a few dashes hot pepper sauce (optional)
salt & pepper to taste
3 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup cocktail peanuts

Directions:

 In a large bowl toss together cheese, spices, hot sauce. Mix well.
Add popcorn and peanuts and thoroughly toss. Spread mixture onto baking sheet.
Heat in a preheated 350* oven for 8-10 minutes. Stir only once.
Makes about 12 cups

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. 
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GMa T's: Beth's Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce

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.

*I don't know who Beth is. 

Ingredients:

 1 can whole cranberry sauce (not jellied)
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tsp grated orange peel
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Directions:

 Mix all ingredients and refrigerate for at least an hour.

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. 
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Gma T's: Piquant Cranberry Sauce

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.

`Ingredients:

1 cup water
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 12oz package cranberries
1 tbsp fresh thyme (chopped)
1 tsp dijon mustard
pinch of salt

Directions:

Combine water and sugar in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil - stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add cranberries. Simmer until berries burst - stirring occasionally - about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in thyme, mustard and salt. Cool completely. Can be made up to 3 days in advance. Cover and refrigerate.

Makes about 2 1./2 cups.

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. 
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