Sunday, December 6, 2009

Jello Popcorn Balls

Pop 1 cup of corn and set side in a large bowl
1 cup sugar
1 cup white karo syrup
1 package of Jello small box
Bring these 3 ingredients to a boil in a sauce pan.
Pour the boiled mixture over the popped corn.
Butter your hands and shape into balls.
Wrap in individual waxed paper sandwich bag so they won't stick.

Homemade Hot Cocoa

6 Tablespoons Cocoa
6 Tablespoons sugar
4 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups water
a dash of vanilla
Put all the ingredients except the milk, in a sauce pan and bring to a boil,
turn off heat and add milk, Stir until blended.

Egg Nog

4 eggs
1/4 cup sugar
teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Beat eggs in a small bowl add sugar and salt.
Stir until blended, add milk and vanilla.
Stir well and pour into cups and sprinkle with nutmeg.

Turkey Mushroom Soup

1 cup diced cooked turkey
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 medium onion diced
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 cup mushrooms
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper
2 tablespoons of flour
1 cup milk
Combined all the ingredients except the flour and the milk in a 2 quart pan.
Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender.
Stir the flour into the cold milk first then add milk and flour mixture to the soup, stirring to prevent lumps. Stir and cook for a few more minutes until thickened and heated through.
This is a great soup to make with leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Perfect for 2 people