Vintage to Modern Kitchen

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Easy Chicken Ranch Pie

This is one of my easiest "cheat" recipes to date for when I'm not up to doing much in the kitchen. Sort of like a cross between an open pot pie and King Ranch Chicken casserole is about as close as I can get to describing it. I use a deeper casserole dish that is also larger than the normal 13 x 9 size and holds about 4 to 4-1/2 quarts instead of 3 quarts. If you don't have a larger one then you could make a standard 13 x 9 casserole and use a pie pan for the rest. 2 cups shredded ... continue reading...

Salads Saute Side Dishes Sides and Vegetables Southern Stir Fry Vegetable

Hot Bacon Cabbage Slaw

Everyone loves a cool, crisp coleslaw in the hot summer months but this is a family favorite during the winter months. 1 lb apple wood bacon 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce 1/8 cup Lee & Perrins Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup choice of Russian, French, Poppy seed, or Coleslaw dressing 1 Tablespoon choice of sweetener (sugar, brown sugar, sucralose, honey, molasses, or real maple syrup) 1 teaspoon celery seeds 1 crushed garlic clove 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1/2 ... continue reading...

Dips Fish and Seafood Sauces, Rubs, Gravy

Fish Dipping Sauces

These are my three go to recipes for basic fish dipping sauces. Tam's Tartar and Dill Sauce 1/3 cup sour cream or ranch dressing 1/3 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip 1 tablespoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon horseradish sauce, optional 1 tablespoon dill weed 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 jar (10 ounces) sweet pickle relish Yield: approximately 2 cups Tam's Regular Tartar Sauce 1/3 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip 1/3 cup Lite.House Ranch dressing ... continue reading...

Desserts Pies and Cobblers

Miracle Coconut Pie

Granny Betty loved coconut cream pie the best but this was her go to for a quick fix.   No crust required.  Granny Betty's Miracle Coconut Pie 2 cups Carnation evaporate milk1 cup shredded coconut4 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup all purpose flour8 Tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 cup sugar Place milk, coconut, eggs, vanilla, flour, butter and sugar in bowl and mix well. Pour into a greased and floured pie plate. Bake at 350 F degrees for 45 minutes. ... continue reading...

Candies and Confections Chocolate Gift Ideas Holidays Nuts Other

Truffles

Whether you wish dip these chocolate truffle centers in tempered chocolate or give them an easy powdered coating, they are always a welcomed treat and make great holiday gifts. Truffles Chocolate truffle centers to which you can add flavoring extracts, nuts, or dried fruits and coat as desired. Centers: 6 ounces semisweet baking or confectioner’s chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream Pecan halves or whole almonds, toasted, ... continue reading...