Hand Me Down Recipes

Cheesy Grits Casserole

2009-07-15T21:58:00.005-04:00

This side dish reminds me of polenta and it's very tasty.

Ingredients:

2 cups water
2 tbl butter
1 tsp salt
3 & 1/2 cup whole milk
1 & 1/4 cup quick cooking grits
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese(2 cups) shredded
5 large eggs
1 tbl hot sauce (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a 3 qt. ceramic casserole.
2. In 3 qt saucepan, combine water, butter, salt and 1 & 1/2 cup of the milk. Heat to boiling over medium high heat. Gradually stir in grits, whisking to prevent lumping.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes...stirring often.
4. Stir in cheese.
5. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and 1 tbl hot sauce (optional) and 2 cups of milk until blended.
6. Gradually whisk grits in until blended.
7. Pour into prepared casserole and bake 45 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean

****approximately 12 servings

Ice Box Cake

2009-07-12T19:52:00.003-04:00

I found this recipe in a magazine and tried it because it sounded so different. It tastes more like candy than cake...but it's delicious and a real crowd pleaser.

Ingredients:

1 box (14.4 ounces) graham crackers
2 boxes (3 oz ea) butterscotch cook & serve pudding
2 boxes (3 oz ea) vanilla cook & serve pudding
1 box (3 oz) chocolate cook & serve pudding
10 cups milk

Directions:

1. Coat 13x9x2 baking dish with non stick spray.
2. Line bottom with single layer of graham crackers, cut pieces to fit if necessary.
3. Cook butterwscotch pudding to package directions, about 10 minutes. Pour over graham crackers.
4. Place another layer of graham crackers over butterscotch layer.
5. Cook vanilla pudding to package directions, about 10 minutes, then pour over graham crackers.
6. Place another layer of graham crackers over vanilla layer.
7. Cook chocolate pudding to package directions, about 10 minutes, then pour over graham crackers.
8. Finely crush remaining crackers and any scraps, then sprinkle over top of chocolate pudding layer.
9. Refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight. Then cut into squares to serve.

***To serve with whipped cream, beat 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tbl sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla to form stiff peaks.

Summer Italian Salad

2009-07-08T22:47:00.004-04:00

Nice change of pace for a salad...very light and full of flavor.

Ingredients:

4 uncooked ears of corn, to make 2 cups
1/3 cup slivered red onion
1/2 cup finely chopped red sweet pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green sweet pepper
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil
2 tbl balsamic vinegar
2 tbl extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Cut kernels off corn ears
2. In bowl, combine corn, onion, sweet peppers, and basil.
3. In small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, salt & pepper.
4. Drizzle dressing over corn mixture & toss to combine. Cover and chill up to 2 hours before serving.

***6 servings

Caprese Salad

2009-07-06T21:45:00.004-04:00

This is a great change of pace salad. Perfect for summer.

Ingredients:

1 lemon, juiced
1 cup basil leaves (abour 20)
1 small clove of garlic, grated or minced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup bite size mozzarella balls, drained and halved
salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Combine juice, garlic, and basil in food processor, then stream in olive oil, to form smooth dressing.
2. Combine tomatoes, cheese, and dressing in bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Garlic Salami Knots

2009-07-06T21:31:00.004-04:00

A nice change from regular bread...very tasty.

Ingredients:

2 ounces salami...finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

1 medium chili pepper...seeded and chopped

1 tube (13.8 ounce) refrigerated pizza dough

1 large egg..beaten

course salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease baking sheet.

2. In bowl, mix salami, garlic, chili.

3. Unroll pizza dough, cut crosswisw into 12 pieces. Working w/ 1 piece at time, roll dough between your hands to form a 7 inch rope.

4. Tie each piece into a knot and place on cookie sheet.

5. Brush knots with egg and sprinkle with salami mixture and salt.

6. Bake until golden brown, about 18 minutes.

**makes 12

Squash Casserole

2009-07-02T20:07:00.003-04:00

This is a very good side dish, that is enhanced by the cheddar cheese and buttery crackers.

Ingrediens:

3 pounds yellow squash, sliced
5 tbl butter or margarine, divided
1 small onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup (4 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
20 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 3/4 cup)

Directions:

1. Cook squash in boiling water to cover in large skillet 8 - 10 minutes or just until tender.
2. Drain well, gently press between paper towels.
3. Melt 4 tbl butter in skillet over medium high heat, add onion, and saute 5 minutes or until tender. Remove skillet from heat and stir in squash, cheese, and next 4 ingredients.
4. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 11x7 baking dish.
5. Melt remaining 1 tbl butter. Stir together with crushed crackers and sprinkle evenly over top of casserole.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, or until set.

S'more Brownies

2009-07-01T21:57:00.004-04:00

This has everything you love about the traditional campout treat, but so much more.

Ingredients:

Crust:
6 tbl (1 stick) unsalted butter-melted
1 & 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
2 tbl sugar
pinch of salt

Brownie:
8 tbl (1 stick) unsalted butter-melted
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
1 & 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp fine salt
4 large cold eggs
1 cup all purpose flour

Topping:
4 cups large marshmallows

Directions:

1. Position a rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a 8x8 baking pan with foil so it hangs over the edges.
2. For the crust...lightly butter the foil with some of the melted butter. Stir the rest of the butter together with the crumbs, sugar, and salt in medium bowl. Press the crumb mixture evenly over bottom of pan. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, make the brownie. Put the butter and chocolate in medium mircowave safe bowl and melt on medium power for 2 minutes. Stir and microwave again until completely melted, about 2 more minutes. Stir the light brown sugar and regular sugar, vanilla, salt into the melted
chocolate. Add the eggs and beat well to make a thick and glossy batter. Add the flour and stir until just blended.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until the top is crispy and a toothpick inserted into the the middle comes out mostly clean, with a few crumbs, about 40- 45 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and carfully position a rack about 6 inches from the broiler and preheat on low. Layer marshmallows across the top and toast under the broiler until golden about 2 minutes (watch very carefully). Cool on a rack, gently removing the brownies from the pan using the foil. Carefully separate any marshmallow from the foil and fold away. Cut into 12-2 inch squares.

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2009-07-01T21:57:00.000-04:00

White Sangria

2009-07-01T21:35:00.001-04:00

Very light,refreshing to serve for company. Also great to have with fish.

Ingredients:

1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine
1 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
1/3 cup thawed lineade concentrate
1 navel orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 lime, sliced
3 cups club soda, chilled

Directions:

Stir together first 4 ingredients. Stir in half of fruit slices. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Stir in club soda just before serving. Serve over ice with remaining fruit slices.

Pistachio Crescent Cookies

2009-06-27T22:35:00.002-04:00

Very nice cookie for summer because it is light tasting and refreshing.

Ingredients:

1 cup shelled pistachios (unsalted)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 tsp grated lemon zest
1 Tbl lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

1. In food porcessor, pulse pistachios and 1/4 cup of sugar until finely ground.
2. Beat butter, 1/2 cup sugar, zest, juice, and vanilla in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until fluffy. On low speed, beat in nut mixture, then flour and salt to blend. Cover and chill 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4. With floured hands, roll heaping teaspoons of dough into 3 inch ropes and shape into crescents. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake 14 to 16 minutes until edges and bottoms are lightly browned. Cool slightly on sheet on a a wire rack, then transfer to rack. Let stand until just warm.
6. Gently roll warm cookies in powdered sugar. Cook completely on rack. Reroll in sugar if needed.
7. Store airtight with layers of wax paper at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

***makes approx 60

Oriental Meatballs

2009-06-02T21:09:00.002-04:00

This is a great tasting dinner served over white rice, with eggrolls on the side, of course.

Ingredients:

Meatballs:
1 pound ground pork
1 cup Japanese bread crumbs (panko)
1 egg
1 tsp 5 spice powder
4 tbl soy sauce
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 tsp orange zest

Sauce:
3 & 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup shallots-minced
2 " ginger-grated
3 tbl rice vinegar
3 tbl sugar
1 tbl soy sauce
3/4 tsp red chili flakes
2 tsp orange zest

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients (for meatballs) and form into 2 inch balls.
2. Saute until brown on all sides, then bake at 350 dregrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
3. For sauce: combine first 3 ingredients in saucepan and reduce by half...then strain. Add remaining ingredients.
4. Toss meatballs in sauce....serve over white rice with remaining sauce, and garnish with chopped onions.

****4 servings

Waldorf Cake

2009-05-26T21:53:00.002-04:00

I found this recipe in a magazine, tried it, loved it.....a real crowd pleaser.

Ingredients:

Cookie Base:
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
1 cup flour

Filling:
2 eggs
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 tbl maple syrup
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, plus a few whole nuts to use for garnish
1 cup shredded coconut
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder

Frosting:
6 tbl unsalted butter at room temperature
1 box ( 1 pound) confectioner's sugar, sifted
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 & 1/2 tsp vanilla

Directions:

1. For cookie, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 13x9 baking pan with non stick spray.
2. Cut butter into small pieces, work into flour by hand or pastry cutter.
3. Pack evenly into baking pan and bake for 15 minutes. Cool.
4. For filling, in large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until combined. Stir in vanilla, maple syrup, nuts and coconut.
5. Sift together flour, salt and baking powder, then fold into egg mixture.
6. Spread evenly over cooled cookie base.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, then remove from oven and allow to cool.
8. For frosting, cream butter until soft, then gradually add half of the sugar.
9. Beat in 2 tbls cream and all of the vanilla.
10. Gradually blend in remaining sugar and enough cream for a cood consistantly. Frost and let set for 30 minutes.
11. To serve, cut into 48 squares and top each with nut.

Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

2009-05-21T21:48:00.002-04:00

What a great twist on an old favorite! Very, very good, and people will what the recipe.

Ingredients:

1 cup apple butter
1 cup fresh or canned pumpkin
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground ginger
3 eggs slightly beaten
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
2. Combine apple butter, pumpkin, sugar, salt and spices in a bowl.
3. Stir in eggs and gradually add milk and mix well.
4. Pour into pie shell.
5. Bake about 40 minutes or until set...if crust begins to burn, place tin foil around crust and lower the temperature.

Spaghetti Chicken

2009-05-09T22:38:00.002-04:00

This is a nice change of pace to regular spaghetti. All you need is a side salad.

Ingredients:

1 16 oz pkg vermicelli
1 (2 lb) deli rotissorie chicken
1 tbl butter
1 (8oz) pkg sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 (16 oz) pkg cheese product (ie. Velveta), cut into cubes
1 (10 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen green peas
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 ground black pepper
1/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions...drain and set aside.
2. Remove chicken from bones and cut into bite size pieces and set aside.
3. Melt butter in large pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and next 3 ingredients. Saute 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4. Add chicken, cheese cubes, and next 4 ingredients to vegetable mixture and cook over low heat unitl cheese is melted and all are combined.
5. Add pasta, and toss to combine, then pour mixture into lightly greased 13 x9 inch baking dish.
6. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 29 minutes, or until bubbly.

Mexican Suprise Casserole

2009-04-16T15:50:00.003-04:00

This tastes like a lot of work, but it's not. It's very tasty, and with a side salad, a great meal.

Ingredients:

1 can chili with beans
2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 (12 ounce) pkg Doritoes (dave 2 cups for casserole topping)
10-15 ounce can enchilada sauce
8 ounce can tomato sauce
2 tbl grated onion
1 & 1/4 cups sour cream

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees, lightly spray 8"-9" x 11" casserole
2. For topping, set aside the sour cream, 1/2 of the cheddar cheese, and 1/3 (2 cups) of the Doritoes.
3. Grate onion, measure 2 tbl and set aside.
4. Take remaining 6 cups of Doritoes and crumble with hands into mixing bowl.
5. Mix onion and all other (except ingredients for topping), and place in prepared casserole.
6. Bake for 20 minutes.
7. Remove from onion, and spread on sour cream, cover with rest of Dortitoes and sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes.

Sausage Bread

2009-04-10T22:19:00.003-04:00

These are great to have for breakfast, brunch, or even an appetizer.

Ingredients:

1 (1 pound ) pkg ground sausage
1 (11 oz) can refrigerated French bread dough
1 & 1/2 cups shredded pizza cheese blend

Directions:

1. Cook sausage in non stick skillet over medium heat, stirring until sausage crumbles and is not longer pink.
2. Remove from pan, and drain well, pressing between paper towels.
3. Unroll dough into a rectangular shape on lightly greased baking sheet, sprinkle evenly with sausage and cheese.
4. Begin with one long side, roll up relly roll style.
5. Turn, seam side down, on baking sheet, and pinch ends to secure filling inside.
6. Cut 3 ( 1/4 inch deep) slits across top of dough with a sharp paring knife.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until browned. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

**6 servings

Coconut Snowballs

2009-04-07T22:27:00.003-04:00

Not only are these very, very good; but, they are a great look to have around the Christmas holidays.

Ingredients:

1 cup sweetened flake coconut
1 cup all purpose flour
1 & 1/4 cups powdered sugar
a pinch of salt
6 tbl (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
4 tsp milk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Grind 1/2 cup of the coconut in food processor, then chop remaining coconut and set aside.
3. Add flour, 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar and the salt to food processor and pulse to blend.
4. Add butter and vanilla, and pulse until dough comes together.
5. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place dough balls 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
6. Bake cookies until firm, but tender about 15 minutes. Remove to rack and let cool completely.
7. In small bowl, stir together remaining 1 cup of powdered sugar and enough milk until smooth, but still thick.
8. Dip cookies in glaze (about 1/2 tsp for each), letting it drip down sides. Dip in chopped coconut and set aside for glaze to dry.

**makes about 24

Ambrosia Party Cake

2009-03-31T22:26:00.002-04:00

This is a great crowd pleaser, very tasty. Serve it in the pan you bake in.

Ingredients:

1 pkg (18.5 oz) butter recipe yellow cake mix
1 jar (16 oz) maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry
2 cans (8 oz each) crushed pineapple in juice
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup sweetened, flaked coconut
1 container (12 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat a 13 x 9 baking pan with cooking spray.
2. Prepare cake mix according to package directions, and pour into pan.
3. Discard stems from 3/4 cup of the cherries and chop them up. Sprinkle over the batter.
4. Bake 30 -35 minutes or until toothpick inserted come out clean.
5. While baking, in pot over medium heat, combine pineapple (with juice) with sugar and bring to boil. Them remove from heat and cool slightly.
6. Poke holes all over hot cake with a toothpick, and spread pineapple mixture over cake, then cool completely.
7. Micowave coconut on high in 20 second intervals, stirring until browned, then cool.
8. Spread cake with topping, sprinkle with coconut, then garnish with reserved cherries.

**about 16 servings

Basil Chicken Pasta

2009-03-30T22:16:00.002-04:00

This dish is very easy and despite having pasta, feels light. It's a great meal to have with the chicken, or substitute shrimp, or just serve vegetarian.

Ingredients:

6 ounces linguine or fettuccine
2 tbl olive oil
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
finely shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
fresh ground pepper

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, then drain and return pasta to pan to keep warm.
2. Heat 1 tbl of olive oil in a large skillet over med high heat, then add garlic and cook, stirring for 15 seconds.
3. Add chicken and salt, and cook for 3 minnutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring frequently.
4. Add chicken mixture to the hot pasta along with the tomato and basil.
5. Add remaining tbl of olive oil to coat lightly.
6. Sprinke each serving with cheese if desired and fresh ground black pepper.

**4 servings

Springtime Sugar Balls

2009-03-23T22:26:00.002-04:00

These are a great cookie for anytime, but especially nice and light for Spring time.

Ingredients:

1 tube (16 & 1/2 ounce) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 tbl grated lemon rind
1 tbl grated lime rind
1 tsp orange extract
1/4 cup light green, yellow, and/or orange decorating sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. On a well floured surface, knead dough with the flour, lemon rind, lime rind, and orange estract.
3. Using a level tablespoon of dough, roll into balls, then roll in your choice of the colored sugars and place on ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake for 12 minutes...then remove to a wire rack and cool completely.

***makes 24 cookies

Hidden Kisses Cookies

2009-03-16T22:09:00.004-04:00

All I can say about these little gems is yummy! They melt in your mouth, a real crowd pleaser.

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp pure almond extract
1 & 3/4 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1 (9 oz) pkg Hershery Kisses
1 & 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In large bowl, cream butter, sugar, vanilla, and almond extract.
3. Stir in flour and blend well; add pecans and blend well.
4. Cover bowl and refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
5. Unwrap kissed, and press 1 tablespoonful of dough around each kiss, covering it completely.
6. Shape into balls and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake 10 minutes, then cool slightly, then transfer to cooling rack, then roll is powdered sugar.

***makes 3-4 dozen

Candied Yam Souffle

2009-03-12T21:32:00.002-04:00

All I can say is YUMMY, and give me more!!!

Ingredients:

1 stick of butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 large (40 oz each) cans yams-drained
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 (12 oz) jar marshmallow fluff

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees
2. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, add brown sugar and pecans...simmer 3 minutes.
3. Meanwhile place drained yams in large bowl and finely mash with potato masher, leaving some chunky pieces.
4. Pour sugar/pecan mixture over yams...stir until combined thoroughly .
5. Add cinnamon and nutmeg.
6. Tansfer to metal pie pan and top with marshmallow topping.
7. Bake for 15 minutes at 325 degrees, remove and raise temperature to 400 degrees.
8. Bake for an additional 10 minutes to brown top, watching closely to keep top from over browning.

**8 servings

Spinach and Ricotta Ziti

2009-03-10T19:22:00.002-04:00

This dish is very good, very easy, and a favorite of mine. All you need is a side salad and some garlic bread.

Ingredients:

2 pound fresh spinach, or 10 ounces of frozen spinach-chopped and drained
1 pound of ricotta cheese
3 eggs-well beaten
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped parsley (can use basil instead)
salt and pepper
3 cups favorite tomato sauce
1 pound ziti-cooked and drained

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray bottom of 13 x 9 baking pan.
2. Cook spinach until heated through...drain and press out excess moisture.
3. In large bowl, combine spinach with ricotta, eggs, salt, pepper, parsley, and 2 & 1/2 cups of the tomato sauce. With a fork whip the mixture until fluffy.
4. Add cooked ziti.
5. Spread remaining tomato sauce on the bottom of baking dish and cover with the pasta mix.
6. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until heated through.

***You can double the recipe to make 2 pans...and freeze one for another dinner.

Lentil Tomato Stew

2009-03-08T16:10:00.003-04:00

This is a very easy, filling, and satisfying dish to make. It's vegetarian, but if you can add some hot or mild Italian sausage.

Ingredients:

3 cups water
1-28 oz can peeled Italian tomatoes-undrained
1-6 oz can tomato paste
1/2 cup dry red wine
3/4 tsp basil
3/4 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp crushed hot red pepper flakes
1 pound lentils, rinsed, drained and picked over
1 large onion chopped
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2 inch rounds
4 medium celery ribs, cut into 1/2 thick slices
3 garlic cloves-minced
1 tsp salt

Directions:

1. In slow cooker, combine water, tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, red wine, basil, thyme, and crushed red pepper (if desired).
2. Break up tomatoes with wooden spoon, and stir to blend the tomato paste.
3. Add lentils, onions, carrots, celery, and garlic.
4. Cover and cook unitl lentils are tender 10 to 12 hours on low, or 4 to 5 hours on high... then stir in salt to taste.

**If adding Italian sausage, cut into slices, or crumble, precook, and drain well...then stir in when adding lentils.

Sweet Potato Suprise Balls

2009-03-07T21:27:00.002-05:00

I found this recipe on line, tried it, and fell in love. It is a great twist on a traditional favorite. Try it, I bet you love it too.

Ingredients:

4 large sweet potatoes
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbl orange juice
1 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded, sweetened coconut
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
large marshmallow (enough for 1 per ball made)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Bake sweet potatoes until tender, then peel and mash.
3. Stir in brown sugar, orange juice, and nutmeg.
4. In separate bowl, toss coconut with ganulated sugar and cinnamon.
5. Press mashed sweet potatoes around a large marshmallow, creating a 2-3 inch diameter ball.
6. Roll balls in coconut mixture.
7. Bake 15 to 20 minutes...watching carefully the last few minutes....the expanding marshmallows can cause balls to burst open.

4-6 servings