Make a Wish

Love the weather in NC this last year, there have only been a few cold days this winter. I think some of October was colder than December and January. Dandelions have been abound and I absolutely love them. I spent the good part of an afternoon photographing them this is one of my favorites.  Ashley

Sausage Balls

Sausage Balls

This is a staple in our house for any celebration or holiday for as long as I can remember reaching the kitchen table. Santa always gets sausage balls and tea and if Mrs. Clause is still up something sweet and milk to keep with the typical tradition. There is no telling how many variations have been made from the base recipe what ever sounded good has been added.

1 lb   Jimmy Dean hot sausage cooked and drained. I prefer Neese's sausage the hot or extra hot variety. It is local and sold in most parts of NC and portions of VA and SC.

1 lb   Extra sharp cheddar cheese finly shredded

2 Cups Jiffy Mix or other prepared biscuit mix

Opitional add ins. Basically anything you think may be good is worth a try our favorites are:

1-2 tsp Black Pepper

1-2 tsp Cayenne Pepper

1-2 tsp Chili Powder

2-3 Tbsp chopped pickled Jalapeno peppers

Don't use Habanero's they are too hot, you will get hiccups.

Preheat Oven to 350*

Mix shredded cheese and Jiffy Mix together add warm sausage and mix with hands until incorporated.

Roll into bite sized balls slightly smaller than a shooter sized marble.

Place on ungreased baking sheet about an inch to inch and a half apart. At this point they can be flash frozen and placed in Ziploc bag to cook later.

Bake 8-12min until golden. Depending on your oven cook time may vary. 

If cooking from frozen thaw on baking sheet 15 min then cook 10-15 min or until golden

Store in an airtight container.

15 Minute Chili

15 Minute Chili

With all the recent cold weather it is time for somthing warm and spicy.  This was created whe we had about 15 minutes to come up with supper, and as long as you have help it only takes about 15 minutes alone it takes a little longer. 

1  Family size package Steakums  or 1 lb ground hamburger cooked

2  10oz cans Rotel, we use Hot but depending on your spice preference you could use Mild or Original

2  1quart jars tomato juice

2.5 oz Chili Powder

2 Tablespoon Garlic Powder

2 Tablespoon Onion Powder

2 teaspoons Salt

In stock pot mix juice, Rotel, and spices heat on high, stiring often.

Cook meat in frying pan drain and add to stock pot.

Add more season to you taste.

Serve with toast, crackers, sour cream, cheese or your favorite chili toppings.

Daddy

Sometimes people say daddy's spoil their little girls, but on dads birthday his little girls spoil him.

Personal 5 inch cherry pie in a cast iron pan :)

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