PATTY’S PICK: CARAMEL PECAN PIE

PATTY’S PICK: CARAMEL PECAN PIE

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If you like pecan pie and the creamy taste of caramel, you will love this version of the traditional Southern recipe. Carolyn Hodges, a dear friend of mine from Brandon, shared this delicious recipe with me. She thinks her addition of the Madagascar vanilla makes all...
PATTY’S PICK: PUMPKIN PIE

PATTY’S PICK: PUMPKIN PIE

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PUMPKIN PIE 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup sugar ¼ teaspoons cloves ¼ teaspoon ginger 1½ teaspoons cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk 2 (9-inch) pie crusts, unbaked 1 box yellow cake mix 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 stick butter,...
PATTY’S PICK: SPICY CRACKERS

PATTY’S PICK: SPICY CRACKERS

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Ann Conner of Brandon makes these spicy crackers every year for Christmas gifts. The original recipe is from her friend Rita Hickman of Brandon. These delicious crackers, with a perfect blend of spices, are just the treats to share with friends, neighbors, and...
PATTY’S PICK: SWEET MILK POUND CAKE

PATTY’S PICK: SWEET MILK POUND CAKE

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SWEET MILK POUND CAKE 3 cups cake flour, sifted 2½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ²?³ cup butter, softened 1¾ cups sugar 2 eggs 1½ teaspoons vanilla 1¼ cups milk Confectioners’ sugar for dusting cake Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray pan with Baker’s Joy...
PATTY’S PICK: SIMPLY GREAT GREEN BEANS

PATTY’S PICK: SIMPLY GREAT GREEN BEANS

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This simple and delicious vegetable will complement any holiday menu. SIMPLY GREAT GREEN BEANS 6 (14.5-ounce) cans whole green beans 1/2 stick butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup Hormel real crumbled bacon Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Drain green beans, and pour into a...
PATTY’S PICK: OVEN FILLETS OF BEEF

PATTY’S PICK: OVEN FILLETS OF BEEF

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Cheryl Sides, a dear friend from Abita Springs, Louisiana, gave me this recipe, saying that it was one of the best entrées she had ever tasted, and before I had the opportunity to try the recipe, Carol Hardison of Ridgeland brought the Fillets of Beef to my house for...