Thanksgiving Goodies

We've decided we might be closing my website so I thought I better post the 'famous' roll recipe here just in case somebody needs it next week.. And a few of my other faves.

Cloud-Light Crescent Rolls

2 yeast cakes
1/2 c. oil
1 1/4 c. warm water
1/2 sugar
3 well beaten eggs
2 tsp. salt
4 1/2 c. flour

In large bowl disolve yeast in 1/4 c warm water; add sugar and oil.
Add 1 c. warm water; do not substitute milk.
Add eggs & salt; stir in flour.
Dough will be sticky. Cover and let rise untill doubled in bulk; mix down. Place in fridge.
Roll out 3 hours before serving, using flour while rolling.
Place on greased cookie sheets; let rise till doubled.
Bake 12-15 minutes at 400*-425*. Watch the first batch carefully! Every oven is different.
yield 3 doz. rolls.

Ice Cream Salad (Green Jello)

1 pkg small lime Jello
1 c. boiling hot water
1 c. grated cheddar cheese (sharp best)
1 c. crushed pineapple- drained
1 c. chopped nuts
1 pint vanilla ice cream


Dissolve Jello in 1 c. hot water. Stir till no granules can be seen. Stir in ice cream till melted. Add rest of ingredients. Pour into mold and set.

Cranberry Jello

-Ahead of time.. freeze 1 pkg cranberries
-Mix till disolved:
1-6 oz pkg cherry Jello
3 c. boiling water
1 c. sugar
-(original recipe called for grinding in a food grinder) -Chop in food processor:
4 c. apples
frozen cranberries.
Combine Jello, cranberries, apples and 1-20ounce can of crushed pineapple-drained.
Place in fridge to set.

Paula Deen's Green Bean Casserole (YUM)
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Level: Easy
Serves: 6

1/3 stick butter

1/2 cup diced onions

1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

2 cups sliced green beans

3 cups chicken broth

1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

1 (2.8-ounce) can French-fried onion rings

Pinch House Seasoning, recipe follows

1 cup grated Cheddar

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Melt the butter in a large skillet. Saute the onions and mushrooms in the butter. Boil green beans in chicken broth for 10 minutes and drain. Add the green beans, mushroom soup, onion rings, and House Seasoning, to taste, to the onion mixture. Stir well. Pour into a greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes, then top the casserole with the Cheddar and bake for 10 minutes longer, or until the casserole is hot and cheese is melted.
House Seasoning:
1 cup salt 1/4 cup black pepper 1/4 cup garlic powder
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Printed from FoodNetwork.com on 11/04/2008
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