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WHITE CHICKEN CHILI THE BEST
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

WHITE CHICKEN CHILI THE BEST

My sister, who is an excellent cook, found this recipe years ago and it is one of my favorite wintertime dishes to serve.  It is warm and worth the work it takes to make it. 

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LAYER PUDDING DESSERT
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

LAYER PUDDING DESSERT

I absolutely love this dessert. It is easy to make and so good.  Pudding, cream cheese, whipping cream, pecans, butter what’s not to like?

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CHEDDAR CRUSTED CHICKEN POT PIE
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

CHEDDAR CRUSTED CHICKEN POT PIE

When I was staying with my sister for a visit last October, she made this for dinner one night.  It blew me away! You should really try this one!

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APPLE CRISP
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

APPLE CRISP

Apple Crisp is one of those things I have to have at least once in the Fall or Winter of every year.  It is warm, and with a scoop of vanilla ice cream is so good.

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GUMDROP NOUGAT CANDY
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

GUMDROP NOUGAT CANDY

I love gumdrop nougat candy.  Brach’s makes them and I used to buy them all the time.  Just a few pieces as I didn’t want to have too much sugar in my diet. This recipe is a close approximation of Brach's Nougats.

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ENGLISH MUFFINS
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

ENGLISH MUFFINS

I absolutely love English Muffins.  Used to buy them but then found out how easy it is to make them! 

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NUTTY TOFFEY POPCORN
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

NUTTY TOFFEY POPCORN

My sister makes this every year to put on her Christmas trays and it is one of her most requested items.  I made it for the first time this year and it is really easy to make and add to my Christmas trays.   


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TURKEY STOCK - HOMEMADE
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

TURKEY STOCK - HOMEMADE

What to do with those turkey wings, and the carcass after Thanksgiving or Christmas? Make Homemade Turkey Stock. It is a little time consuming but worth it!


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MAKE AHEAD TURKEY GRAVEY
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

MAKE AHEAD TURKEY GRAVEY

This is a really amazing and worth it gravy to make at home.  I start the week before Thanksgiving on mine.  That way all I have to do is warm it up on the day. Give this one a try this year!  


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CHEESE AND MEATBALL SOUP
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

CHEESE AND MEATBALL SOUP

This is a really weird soup but absolutely delicious.  I serve it with a crusty homemade baguette.


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BROWN SUGAR HOMEMADE
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

BROWN SUGAR HOMEMADE

This brown sugar is just like the store bought Brown Sugar. If you run out and need more brown sugar, make this and see for yourself how easy it is. 


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HELLO DOLLIE COOKIE BARS
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

HELLO DOLLIE COOKIE BARS

This is an oldie but a goodie! You don’t want to lose this recipe—it’s so simple and so delicious. The hardest part is waiting for the bars to cool. These cookie bars have been one of my favorites for years. Give them a try!


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KITCHEN SINK COOKIES
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

KITCHEN SINK COOKIES

These are very good cookies with lots of stuff in them.  I have made these for years and years and they are always a crowd pleaser. Try them and see for yourself!


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SLOW COOKED LEMON CHICKEN
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

SLOW COOKED LEMON CHICKEN

I found this recipe years ago and absolutely love this one.  It is so easy and so delicious.  I never use 6 chicken breasts; I use 2 because that is plenty for the two of us.  Still use as much of the rub though. 

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PIZZA SAUCE PIZZA HUT COPY CAT
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

PIZZA SAUCE PIZZA HUT COPY CAT

I absolutely love the Pizza Hut sauce.  I found this recipe years ago and it is absolutely amazing.  It tastes so good on pizza or as a bread dipping sauce too!  


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SNICKERS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

SNICKERS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

I am a big fan of peanut butter cookies. This is a recipe my friend, Neil gave to me to try and it is really good.  A peanut butter cookie on steroids.  Try this recipe.  If you are a peanut butter fan you won’t be disappointed

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CANDIED WALNUTS
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

CANDIED WALNUTS

I love walnuts!  I eat them every morning for breakfast, just a handful.  I also love them candied and this is a great recipe. Try this for the weekend.  May 17th is National Walnut Day.

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Caramel Pecan Rolls & Donuts Too
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

Caramel Pecan Rolls & Donuts Too

These rolls are something that my Mom would make when company was coming for breakfast.  They are an excellent roll. Something just a little different than a cinnamon roll. They are excellent rolls. 

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CARMEL CORN WITH PEANUTS AND PRETZELS
Tracy Lingenfelser Tracy Lingenfelser

CARMEL CORN WITH PEANUTS AND PRETZELS

I got this recipe from a coworker years ago.  It is one of my most requested recipes.  This is also pretty easy to make and absolutely the best caramel corn recipe I’ve ever found.

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