Rella’s Jello with Cheese Balls

Rella’s Jello with Cheese Balls

1 Large Package Strawberry Jell-O 1 Package Frozen Strawberries 1 Can Crushed Pineapple (Drain) 1 8oz. Cream Cheese ½ Cup Chopped Nuts Make Jell-o as per instructions on box. Soften Cream Cheese and add chopped nuts.  Mix Well. Form into small balls.  Drop evenly into jell-o. Set and serve. This is a good dish to…

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RED CAKE

Cream together: ¾ – 1 cup butter 1 ½ cups sugar (This recipe calls for ½ cup butter but the end result is DRY so I have experimented lately by increasing the amount of butter to match cakes I think are better.) Add: 2 eggs Blend together in another small bowl and then add to…

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Winter Squash Soup with Gruyere Croutons

Bon Appétit |  December 1996 In France, this soup would be prepared with a baking pumpkin. A mixture of butternut and acorn squashes mimics the French pumpkin’s exceptional taste and texture. Pour a lightly chilled rosé with this colorful first course. Either a Rhône Tavel or a Provençal Bandol would be lovely. Servings: Serves 8. Ingredients Soup…

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Amazing Potato Salad

4 lbs small red potatoes, unpeeled ½ cup blue cheese, crumbled ½ cup heavy cream 12 slices bacon, cooked, crisp and crumbled 3 T chives or green onions, minced Dressing: ¼ cup cider vinegar 2 T tarragon vinegar 2 tsp Dijon Mustard Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2/3 cup olive oil ¼ cup…

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Baked French Toast

1 cup heavy cream, half-and-half or milk 6 eggs 1/4 cup maple syrup, plus additional for serving 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 slices white sandwich bread or challah, crusts trimmed Sliced fresh fruit, for garnish In a large bowl, whisk together cream, eggs, 1/4 cup maple syrup,…

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Banana Nut Bread

3 Ripe Bananas, Well Mashed 2 Eggs, Well Beaten 2 Cups Flour ¾ Cup Sugar ½ Cup Shortening or Margarine 1 Tsp Salt 1 Tsp Baking Soda ½ Cup Coarsely Chopped Walnuts Preheat oven to 350°F.  Grease a loaf pan. Mix the bananas & eggs together in a large bowl.  Stir in the flour, sugar,…

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Buttermilk Brown Sugar Panna Cotta with Balsamic Strawberries

Serves 6 Ingredients: Panna cotta: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (preferably organic) 1 envelope (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin 2 cups buttermilk Balsamic strawberries: 1 pint ripe strawberries , hulled and quartered 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar (preferably organic) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar To make panna cotta: In a…