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Five Flavored Poundcake

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Submitted by Lisa Hillman Campbell Years ago I had a small baked goods business. This recipe was given to me by the lady who gave me that little adventure and it was always one of my biggest sellers. Enjoy! Cake batter: 1 C. butter (softened) 1/2 C. shortening 3 C. sugar 5 eggs 3 1/4 C. sifted cake flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 C. milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp....

Chocolate Chess Pie

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Submitted by Lisa Hillman Campbell This was a recipe I picked up while living in the North Carolina. This was by far my biggest seller when I had a small baked goods business. I was always in trouble with the customers when I ran out of these! 4 squares unsweetened baking chocolate 2 sticks margarine 2 1/2 C. sugar 1/2 C, warm milk 1 tsp. vanilla 4 lightly beaten eggs Melt chocolate, stir in...

Ramen Noodle Salad

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Submitted by Lisa Hillman Campbell This salad was brought to Thanksgiving dinner one year. I put my own little twist on it and we have been “Thankful” for it ever since. 1 stick margarine 2 pkgs. Ramen noodles (whatever flavor you like) 1 C. sliced almonds 2 Tbs. sesame seeds Break up Ramen noodles and sauté with all above ingredients, including the flavor packet that comes with the ...

Miss Mickey’s Blueberry Crunch

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Submitted by Lisa Hillman Campbell Many years ago, I lived near a Blueberry Farm in Ivanhoe, North Carolina. There was no shortage of recipes that included fresh blueberries. This recipe was given to me by one of the most respected ladies in this tiny lil’ town. I don’t know the exact population of Ivanhoe. But, just to give you an idea, there was one stop sign, two churches and one...

Philly Stuffed Mushrooms

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Submitted by Lisa Hillman Campbell This is a recipe given to me by a dear friend, Marilyn DeRamo. She brought these stuffed mushrooms to a party years ago and they have turned into a family favorite. 2 lb. fresh white mushrooms 6 Tbs. Margarine 1 8 oz. Package softened Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1/2 C. (2oz.) crumbled Kraft Natural Blue Cheese 2 Tbs. chopped onion Clean mushrooms and pat dry....

Chicken Almond Casserole

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Submitted by Lisa Hillman Campbell A friend brought me this dish when my son David was born. Everyone loves this casserole just as much as they love my David! 3 C. diced cooked chicken 1/2 C. chopped celery 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can chicken and rice(or)stars soup 3 oz. Chinese noodles 1 C. evaporated milk 2 C. stuffing (I like the chicken flavored Pepperidge Farm best for this...

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

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Submitted by Lisa Hillman Campbell Great for parties! Mix together: 1/2 C. white vinegar 1/3 C. brown sugar 1 C. ketchup Simmer at very low temperature. Large Scallops Thin cut Bacon Water Chestnuts (if think you’d like a bit of crunch) Take one scallop (and a water chestnut if desired) and wrap one piece of bacon around it and secure it with a toothpick. Place them in a baking dish...

Candied Peanuts

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Submitted by Lisa Hillman Campbell This is one of my Dad’s favorites that I make around different holidays. If it happens to be around Christmas, I’ll add some red or green food coloring for fun. And you can play with pastels around Easter using just a slight amount of coloring. You could also do some red and blue for the 4th of July. Have some fun with it. 1 C. sugar 1/2 C. water 2 C....

Chicken Cacciatore

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This version of chicken cacciatore has prominent proportions of tomatoes, onion, mushroom, and green peppers which bestows the chicken with a sweeter, fruitier flavor. When served with a pasta this dish becomes a hardy family favorite. 1 3-to-pound chicken cut into 6 or 8 pieces 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup onion sliced very thin 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1 green bell...

Mom’s Macaroni Salad

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Every picnic and summer family get-together always included this macaroni salad. It was famous in our family (and still is) and after you taste it, you’ll know why. 2 lbs. of Sea Shell Macaroni 1 Tbsp. of Salt 1 large White Onion (diced small) 1/2 bunch of Celery (chopped and diced) 10 Hard Boiled Eggs Sauce: 3 Cups of Miricle Whip Salad Dressing 1/4 Cup of French’s...

Basic Mashed Potatoes

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4 lbs. Potatoes Salt (kosher) Pepper (fresh ground) 2 Cups Heavy Cream 3 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter Chopped Chives Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water along with 2 tablespoons of kosher salt. Bring to a boil and cook the potatoes until tender (approximately 20 minutes). Drain well. Now here is the secret to velvety smooth mashed potatoes; heat the butter and cream...

Crepe Batter

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A tradition in my home, that my children enjoyed every Christmas day, was the making of the fruit-filled crepes. Of course this took place after the presents were opened! We all have fond memories of spilled batter on the floor, me trying to show off by flipping the crepes and them ending up on the floor, and of course, burned fingers. Just ask my oldest daughter about that Christmas day!...

Danielle’s Favorite Meatballs

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1 lb. Ground Beef 1 Tbsp. Garlic Salt 1 Tsp. Rosemary 1 Tsp. Basil 1 Tbsp. Parsley 2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese Salt & Pepper 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil Mix the ground beef with all of the spices. Form the mixture into round balls. We prefer small meatballs so we form them into the size of a golf ball. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil until very hot. Cook the...

Garlic Mashed Potatoes w/ Thyme

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Garlic and mashed potatoes sound like the perfect combination of flavors but to just add garlic makes for an overpowering pile of potatoes that is not the perfect side dish for anything. The thyme and the chives in this recipe balance the flavors allowing the garlic mashed potatoes to accompany many fish, pork or chicken dishes. 4 lbs. Potatoes Salt (kosher) Pepper (fresh ground) 1 Cup Heavy...

Pork Chops Marsala

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Of course my Mom taught me the basics of cooking but others in my family gave me some pointers also. My Aunt Audrey showed me how to make this recipe: 6 Pork Chops (3/4″ thick) 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Salt (kosher) Pepper (fresh-ground) 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 dozen Fresh White Mushrooms (medium sliced) 1/4 cup Marsala Wine 3/4 cup Chicken Stock In a shallow pan, place the ...