Butter Frosting

3 cups sifted powdered sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 tbsp milk 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract Blend butter and sugar together in a large bowl. Stir in milk and vanilla until smooth. You can use an electric hand mixer if desired. Makes enough for 2...

Creamy Cocoa Frosting

2-2/3 cups sifted powdered sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 3-4 tbsp milk Sift sugar and cocoa together in a large bowl. Add butter and milk. Stir until well blended. You can use an electric hand mixer if desired. Makes enough for 2...

Pumpkin Pie

2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 16-ounce can solid pack pumpkin 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground cloves 13 ounces evaporated milk 1 9″ pie shell Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, add ingredients in order given...

Chocolate Mousse

1-1/2 cups cold milk 1 4-serving size package instant chocolate pudding mix 2 cups thawed Cool Whip Pour milk into medium bowl. Add the pudding mix. Beat with a wire whisk for 1 minute. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spoon into 6 dessert dishes. Refrigerate at least...

Baked Apples with Dates and Pecans

1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped and toasted 1/4 cup Medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped 1 orange, zested and juiced 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 4 baking apples (Pink Lady, Pippin, or McIntosh work well) 1 tbsp butter (optional) Apple juice Preheat the...