laurie devore

dessert

  • brownie trifle

    1 (19.8 oz) package fudge brownie mix1/2 cup praline or coffee flavored liquor (Kailua)1 (3.5 oz) package instant chocolate mousse mix8 (1.4 oz) toffee flavored candy bars, crushed (Heath)1 (12 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawedGarnish chocolate curls Prepare brownie mix and bake in a 13x9x2 pan according to package. Let cool and crumble up.…

  • granny cookies

    Step #11 box Dunkin Hines butter flavored yellow cake mix1 egg, beaten1 stick margarine (room temperature)Mix with spatula of by hand. Put in two long Pyrex dishes without greasing. Press down after it is mixed real good. I have a little bowl with flour in it, and as I press down, I put my fingers…

  • zucchini bread

    3 cups plain flour2 tsp. soda1 1/2 tsp. baking powder1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon1 cup pecans or walnuts1 tsp. salt3 eggs2 cups sugar1 cup cooking oil1 tsp. vanilla flavoring2 cups coarsely shredded zucchini1 8oz. can crushed pineapple Combine flour, soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and nuts. Set aside. Beat eggs slightly. Add sugar, oil, and vanilla.…

  • sausage twirls

    2 cups Bisquick1/2 cup ice water1 lb. sausage (hot or mild) Mix Bisquick and ice water. Form 2 balls and roll each into a 10×12 rectangle. Crumble or spread room temperature sausage over top. Roll up like jelly roll. Chill overnight. Cut into slices and bake at 350 degrees until golden brown. (notes from Laurie:…

  • homemade chili

    2 cups pinto beans (2 cans or dry cooked)4 cups tomato juice (Welch’s 1 qt.)2 lb. ground beef3 tbsp. Worchester sauce2 tbsp. onion3 tbsp. chili powder1 tbsp. cumindash tobacco sauce1 tbsp. salt2 tbsp. sugar Brown beef then add other ingredients. Let simmer for a long time. (notes from Laurie: I’d recommend cooking for about an…

  • world’s best sugar cookies

    1 cup powdered sugar and 1 cup of granulated sugar1 cup margarine1 cup oil2 eggs, beaten2 tsp vanilla5 cups all purpose flour1/4 tsp salt1 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder Cream oil, margarine, sugar, and extract, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Sift all dry ingredients together and add to…

  • pimento cheese spread

    3/4 lb. NY sharp cheese (grated)1 7 oz. jar pimento4 tbsp. of Coleslaw dressing (sub Mayo and sour cream)1 tbsp. Worcester saucepinch salt1 tsp. sugarsmall onion, shredded (optional) Mix together and beat with a mixer. (notes from Laurie: Honestly, I’d probably just find another recipe.) Grandma’s original recipe:

  • ramen slaw

    2 packages Ramen noodles, beef flavored1 large package cole slaw or you can use broccoli salad (also can use 1/2 of each)1 bunch green onions1 cup slivered almonds1 cup sunflower seeds SAUCE1 cup white sugar or Splenda (or combination of both)3/4 cup canola oil1/3 cup white vinegar2 packs ramen noodle flavoring (included with the noodles)…

  • no crust coconut pie

    1 1/2 cups sugar and 3 tbs flour mixed together5 large eggs1 large can evaporated milk1 stick butter, melted2 cups Angel Flake coconut1 tbs vanillaBeat eggs, add sugar mixture, melted butter, add coconut and milk, then vanilla. Grease pans and flour. Makes 2 small pies. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes. (notes from Laurie: Use…

  • rice crispy cookies

    1/2 cup peanut butter1 package butterscotch chips3 cups Rice CrispiesMelt butterscotch chips in the peanut butter. Who you take it off the stove, stir in the Rice Crispies. Pour into pan and press down. Cool completely and then cut into squares. (notes from Laurie: No notes needed on this one. Just do it nike swish…