These delicious nutty truffles taste like a tiny slice of pecan pie — and the perfect ending to a large meal. INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped 1 cup graham crackers, crushed (or vanilla wafers can be used) 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon maple syrup or dark...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 3 large eggs 1 cup dark Karo syrup 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups pecan halves Pastry crust in a 9-inch pie plate, chilled METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix eggs, syrup, sugar, butter, and vanilla until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour...Read More
These scrumptious bars make delightful holiday gifts from your kitchen! INGREDIENTS: First layer: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee crystals Second layer: 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or...Read More
A no-bake, gluten-free, make-ahead holiday treat, this combination of dried fruit and nuts is both nutritious and delicious. Rolling them in shredded coconut gives them their festive “snowball” appearance. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup pitted and snipped dates 2 large eggs, beaten 1/3 cup chopped pistachios, preferably unsalted 1/3 cup...Read More
This pie recipe was made famous by one of our presidents — it was his favorite pie. While aboard the battleship USS Missouri, Master Chief Steward Harry Hightower served buttermilk pecan pie to Harry Truman. The President loved this pie so much that he had to ask for the recipe. It’s a classic in many...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 12 cups, cut into 1/2-inch bread cubes, plus 2 cups finely ground fresh bread crumbs (use a food processor) from a couple of loaves of dense, crusty Italian or French bread 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (ground) 1 tablespoon sage 1 teaspoon thyme 1 tablespoon salt 2½ tsp. freshly ground black...Read More
Serve candied pecans with a festive wine for a holiday appetizer or sprinkle a few into salads. For a delightful homemade gift, make up a few batches and place them in airtight jars. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 teaspoons water 2 cups pecans METHOD: Preheat the...Read More
This is a satisfying whole-grain salad full of texture and flavor. Serve it on a bed of lightly dressed fresh spinach or microgreens. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup hard red winter wheat berries, soaked overnight 1/2 cup raw wild rice 2/3 cup pecans, toasted and chopped 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 cup...Read More
