Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Pine Nuts

We happen to love Brussels Sprouts. I have previously posted 4 recipes using Brussels Sprouts.
I like something other that just roasting them all the time.


3/4 C  (6 TBS) butter, divided
1 box of Vegetarian Bacon or 1/2 pound of real bacon, roughly chopped and cooked until crispy. For the Vegetarian Bacon, add about a TBS of vegetable oil.
1 C pine nuts
2 pounds of Brussels Sprouts, core and shred in a food processor, on a Mandolin or thinly slice.
4 Green Onions, finely sliced
1/2 tsp seasoning salt (your choice)
black pepper to taste

In a 10 " cast iron skillet or any large skillet:
Heat the skillet on medium high heat
Cube 1/4 C (4TBS) of the butter and add it to the skillet
When it melts, add the pine nuts and saute until slightly browned.
Add sprouts, onion, seasoning, salt and pepper.
Reduce heat to medium and cook until sprouts are wilted and tender, about 10 - 15 minutes.
At the very end add the additional 2 TBS of butter and stir well.
Remove from heat and stir in the bacon just before serving.

Enjoy!
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Vegetable Dip

2 C mayonnaise
1/2 C  finely chopped onion
1 -( 8oz.) package of cream cheese
2 tsp of  vegetable bouillon cube

Combine all ingredients well with a mixer.
Refrigerate covered for 2 hours.
The longer it sits, the better the flavor.
Mix well before serving.

Serve with carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, crackers, chips.

Enjoy!
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Coconut Pineapple Cake

Another recipe from my mother in law.
A classic dessert to take to a neighborhood gathering or a church function.
Make it for your family!

Coconut Pineapple Cake

2 C flour
2 C sugar
2 tsp baking soda
2 eggs
1- (20 oz.) can of crushed pineapple (with juice)
1 C coconut
1 C chopped pecans

Sift dry ingredients together.
Add all of the rest of the ingredients, mix well and pour into a 9"X13" pan prepared with a baking spray. (I use my Pan Release Mix)

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Cool completely.

Make the frosting and ice the cake:

8 oz. package of Cream Cheese
1C Confectioner's Sugar
1/2 stick of Butter
1 tsp Vanilla

Beat until smooth and ice the cake.

Enjoy!
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Coconut Pie without a Crust

I like a pie with a crust, but I don't always have time to make a crust. I'm not a fan of store bought, frozen pie crusts. So, I like pies without a crust when I want a quick dessert. I've previously posted my favorite recipe for Apple Pie without a crust, it's one of my favorites that I make often.

Coconut Pie without a Crust:

4 eggs
3/4 C sugar
1/2 C flour
1/4 C butter, melted
2 C whole milk
1 1/2 C coconut
1 tsp vanilla

Beat the eggs in a small bowl
Combine sugar with flour in a separate bowl.
Mix eggs, sugar/flour mixture and all remaining ingredients together in a bowl.
Pour into a 10" pie pan prepared with a baking spray. I use my Pan Release Mix.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Do not over bake.
Center may not appear to be set, but it will when it's left to cool.

Enjoy!
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Sliced Cucumbers

I'm reminiscing about the recipes from my mother in law's personal collection.
This one is still served at our house.

4 medium cucumbers, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 C mayonnaise
4 TBS white vinegar
4 TBS sugar
1/4 tsp salt

Mix the last 4 ingredients well, in a bowl.
Add the cucumbers and onion, stir.

Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight .

Enjoy!
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Beef and Taters Casserole

Here's a classic recipe from my mother in law in Kansas. This would have been a family casserole or a casserole taken to a church gathering. It's simple and hearty.
I use a vegetarian version of ground beef in equal amounts to replace the meat. I also noted a change in the Cream of Chicken soup to make it vegetarian.

1 pound of ground beef
1 (28oz) bag of Tater Tots
2 tsp instant minced onions
1 can cream of chicken soup (I use Mushroom)
1 can of cream of celery soup
2 soup cans of whole milk

Crumble and cook the ground beef.
Set aside
In a large bowl, mix soups and milk.
Add, beef, onions and Tater Tots.
Pour into a casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Enjoy!
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Hobo Bread from my mother in law's collection

This is another  Mennonite Family recipe from my mother in law's personal collection.
I've adapted it a bit. This recipe is old and some of the ingredient descriptions or directions needed to be updated. I did not change the integrity of the original recipe.

2 C raisins or dates
2 C boiling water
3 tsp baking soda
2 C sugar
4 TBS vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 C chopped pecans or walnuts
4 C flour

Chop raisins or dates.
In a medium bowl, combine raisins or dates with baking soda and boiling water.
Set aside overnight.

In the morning add all remaining ingredients and blend well.
Divide dough in half

Spray 2 Loaf Pans with a baking spray. ( the directions say to line the pans with waxed paper, I use my Pan Release Mix, equal parts of vegetable shortening, flour and vegetable oil, mixed well and coat the pans with a pastry brush.

Place the dough in the pans.

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Enjoy!
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