Coconut Pecan Chocolate Pie

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Pumpkin Dog Biscuits

                                        Above is a pumpkin with a Boston Terrier face carved into it.

Pumpkin is an excellent treat for dogs.  That is, canned pumpkin with no sugars or spices added.  In fact it is recommended for dogs that need to lose weight. Click on title to view

The Night Before Christmas

A cute little poem before we head into the holiday season

The Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all round my hips
Were Fannie May candies that sneaked past my lips.
Fudge brownies were stored in the freezer with care
In hopes that my thighs would forget they were there.
While Mama in her girdle and I in chin straps
Had just settled down to sugar-borne naps.
When out in the pantry there arose such a clatter
I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the kitchen I flew like a flash,
Tore open the icebox then threw up the sash.
The marshmallow look of the new-fallen snow
Sent thoughts of a binge to my body below.
When what to my wandering eyes should appear
A marzipan Santa with eight chocolate reindeer!
That huge chunk of candy so luscious and slick
I knew in a second that I’d wind up sick.
The sweet-coated santa, those sugared reindeer
I closed my eyes tightly but still I could hear;
On Pritzker, on Stillman, on weak one, on TOPS
A Weight Watcher dropout from sugar detox.
From the top of the scales to the top of the hall
Now dash away pounds now dash away all.
Dressed up in Lane Bryant from my head to nightdress
My clothes were all bulging from too much excess.
My droll little mouth and my round little belly,
They shook when I laughed like a bowl full of jelly.
I spoke not a word but went straight to my work
Ate all of the candy then turned with a jerk.
And laying a finger beside my heartburn
Gave a quick nod toward the bedroom I turned.
I eased into bed, to the heavens I cry–
If temptation’s removed I’ll get thin by and by.
And I mumbled again as I turned for the night
In the morning I’ll starve… ’til I take that first bite!

Sweet Potato, Yam???? There is a difference

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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup S’mores Pie

I got this recipe from a site called GrinandBakeIt.com  Sounds yummy!

1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup sugar

1/3 c. butter, melted

ice cream fudge topping

1/2 gallon Dryer’s Reese’s Peanut Butter ice cream, softened

1 jar Marshmallow Cream

Mini Marshmallows (enough to cover top of pie)

Directions:

   In a small bowl, combine the crumbs and sugar; add butter
   and blend well. Press onto the bottom and up the sides
   of a lightly greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 375 degrees F
   for 8-10 minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Cool
   on a wire rack completely and freeze for 15 minutes.
   Spread a layer of fudge sauce onto frozen crust and refreeze
   (about 30 minutes). Spread softened ice cream onto fudge
   layer and refreeze until firm. Spread a layer of marshmallow
   cream and sprinkle with mini marshmallows. Refreeze for about
   4 hours. (Freezing overnight is best). Prior to serving broil
   pie until mini marshmallows are lightly toasted. Watch closely.
   It will only take a minute or two and will burn quickly.
   Garnish each slice with 1/2 of a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.

Creamy Cinnamon Dip

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Cherry Blueberry Pie

Pastry for a double-crust pie (9 inches)
     2 cups of pitted sweet cherries
     2 cups fresh blueberries or frozen unsweetened blueberries
     3/4 cup sugar
     1/4 cup all-purpose flour
     1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
     1 tablespoon butter
     Additional sugar


     Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim pastry even with edge. Set aside.
     In a large bowl, gently combine cherries and blueberries. Combine the sugar,
     flour and nutmeg; stir into fruit. Let stand for 10 minutes. Pour into crust.
     Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 30-35 minutes longer or
     until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
     Yield: 6-8 servings.

Meatballs

    1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs, thawed
    1 bottle (14 ounces) ketchup
    1/4 cup A.1. steak sauce
    1 tablespoon minced garlic
    1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

    Place meatballs in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the
    ketchup, steak sauce, garlic and mustard. Pour over meatballs. Cover
    and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until meatballs are heated through.
    Yield: about 6 dozen.

Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® - Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® - Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls

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Raspberry Pie

1 quart fresh raspberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons instant tapioca
4 tablespoons water
2 9" refrigerated pie crusts
1 egg white
3 tablespoons butter
Serving Size: 1 piece
Servings: 8

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Mix together raspberries, sugar, cornstarch, tapioca, and water in large bowl.
Line a 9" pie plate with 1 pie crust. Brush crust with slightly beaten egg white
(reserve some beaten egg white to brush top crust).  Spoon raspberry mixture
into bottom crust. Dot raspberry mixture with butter (see TIP). Top with
remaining crust, crimping top and bottom crust together. Cut 4-6 slits in top
crust to allow steam to escape while baking.  Bake at 425º F for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350º F and bake for an additional 45 minutes. Cover edges
of pie crust with aluminum foil to prevent over browning.

TIP: To dot with butter, grate cold butter on a cheese grater and sprinkle grated
butter over pie filling.

Lorann Oils hard candy and Lollipop recipe

Lorann Oils is in my home town of Lansing in Michigan.  Their flavoring oils can be found in many grocery stores in the baked goods aisle.  This hard candy was a favorite of mine at Christmas time for years.  It is good flavored with peppermint,spearmint or anise oil.  Click on title to view.