Easy, Yummy Carmel's

 
  I have had this recipe for about 10 years, but have never made it due to the fact that I don't like cooking in the microwave because I feel that it takes a lot of the nutritional value out of foods. . . but let's be serious . . . how much nutritional value can you get from Carmel's?  LOL  So, this year I decided to try them & all I can say is "Why did I wait so long?"  It was REALLY easy & cheap to make!  The hardest part was actually getting the Carmel's our of the baking dish, so that I could wrap them.  But I figured it out, & the time & energy it took was well worth it!!  These would also be good dipped in chocolate!!  Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!!

Easy Carmel's (Microwave Style)

In a large glass bowl, melt 1 cup butter

then add:

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup white Karo syrup

1 can sweetened condensed milk - stir well

~ Microwave on high for 14 minutes, stirring a couple times while cooking. 

Beat with mixer for 2 minutes, then pour into buttered 9x13 baking dish. 

Freeze for 1/2 hour or place in fridge for 2 hours. 

Cut & wrap in wax paper.

Fresh Cranberry Salsa Over Cream Cheese

  My new found friend, Carrie, introduced this DELICIOUS recipe to me about a month ago & I have made it a few times.  You will definitely want to share this mouth watering, unique appetizer with your family & friends this holiday season!  It's very yummy & very festive with it's red & green colors! 

  This recipe makes enough to cover 2 (8 ounce) blocks of cream cheese.  So I would make the whole recipe, put 1/2 on one block of cream cheese, then store the rest in the fridge until I needed it.  It keeps well in the fridge for several days:)

Cranberry Salsa Dip

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries

1 bunch green onions, chopped

(the entire thing all the way down to an inch from the end)

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded then chopped

2 Tbs chopped cilantro (about 1/4 of a bunch is what I used)

 1/2 cup sugar

1/2 - 1 tsp. cumin

2 (8 ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened

Instructions:

Wash and pick through fresh cranberries.  Discard any soft or wrinkled cranberries. Put cranberries, green onions, jalapeno, & cilantro in a food processor. 

Pulse until ingredients are chopped finely.

Add sugar & cumin, then stir together. 

Put in a bowl, cover & let season for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. 

Spread softened cream cheese on a serving plate. 

(I divided the cream cheese between two plates.)  

Spread cilantro salsa over the cream cheese. 

Serve at room temperature with chips or crackers. 

(I used Ritz crackers & loved it:) 

Note--this dip needs at least 1 or more hours for the flavors to blend.  It is a little bitter when it is first made, but tastes different after it has had a chance to sit for a while. 

Enjoy & Happy Holiday's!!

It's Been A Minute

 
  Phew!!  It seems like it's been a minute or two since I've posted anything on here.  I have been sick for the past month or so & I am finally starting to feel a bit better!  I had an awful cold, with a horrible cough.  In fact, my cough was so bad that my muscles & tendons tore away from my rib cage!  Let me tell ya . . . that did NOT feel good!!  Anyway, I'm starting to feel lots better now & want to start posting more.  So, what are some ideas that you would like me to discuss?  I can do the research on a specific topic, find a recipe for you, or whatever else you have on your mind.  By the way, I will be posting a way YUMMY, & very pretty, recipe on here tomorrow that is PERFECT to take to a holiday party, so stay tuned!  Do I post to many recipes?  Oh, well!  I just enjoy cooking & like to share the goodness with my friends:)  LOL  Do you have a recipe that you have been looking for & can't find it?  I also have some REALLY yummy, fun holiday treat recipes if you all want them.  Better run for now, but don't worry . . . I'll be back tomorrow :0)

Children Learn What They Live

If a child lives with criticism,  He learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility,  He learns to fight.

If a child lives with redicule,  He learns to be shy.

If a child lives with shame,  He learns to feel guilty.

If a child lives with tolerance,  He learns to be patient.

If a child lives with encouragement,  He learns confidence.

If a child lives with praise,  He learns to appreciate.

If a child lives with fairness,  He learns justice.

If a child lives with security,  He learns to have faith.

If a child lives with approval,  He learns to like himself.

If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,

He learns to find love in the world.

                                                                   By Dorothy Law Nolite

 

Becky Kelley - Where's the Line to See Jesus - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

  What a wonderful song for the holiday's! Makes me remember what's important & why we are celebrating this time of year!! Hope it touches some of you the way it has touched me! God Bless & spread the love:)