(o: Secret Sister Swap #1 Favorite Recipes (Jan. '06-June '06) :o)

I put together a collection of recipes for my Secret Sister, HH (Pat), in the first Secret Sister Swap. Pat has a particular fondness for the organization/church-type cookbooks and I so badly wanted to find one for her to add to her collection!! I searched and searched but I just could not seem to find one that struck me as 'The One'! :O) I got the idea to put together my own version for her. I put out a request to the SS's for their favorite T&T recipes. Many responded. For those who didn't, I went into the TOH archives to find at least one recipe from each of them. If they posted it, they obviously thought it was a good one to share so it stood to reason it had to be T&T!! I even had several contributors who were not a part of the original Swap, but whom I included as Honorary Secret Sisters!! Well, this thread is the end result of that project! Each of the moderators, HDMac {{Marcia}}, cllw {{Linda}} and SCC {{Susie}} also received one as a Thank You for all their efforts and dedication to that Great Swap. I made a computer file copy of the cookbook available to any who requested a copy over on Hints and Tips and the response was great!! A former co-worker of mine requested a copy of the cookbook and she suggested that I post the file as a Favorites for the board! So, here it is!! It may take me several days to get all of it posted, so please bear with me!!

I again thank all of the Secret Sisters for their wonderful recipe contributions to this board and to the SS Cookbook!! This thread is dedicated to YOU especially. But also to ALL of the great cooks who frequent and share so much of themselves to this board!! Enjoy!!

† God's Special Blessings on ALL of you †

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Links to the other SS Cookbook Collections ! 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Favorite Recipes (July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/371219/372570.aspx#372570

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Summertime Favorites (July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/371401/372752.aspx#372752 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Popcorn Recipes!! (July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/371403/372754.aspx#372754 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Fall Favorites (July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/372635/373986.aspx#373986 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Holiday Favorites (July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/372639/373990.aspx#373990 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Travelin' Recipes!! You gotta see this one to believe it!!(July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/372642/373993.aspx#373993

(o: Secret Sister Swap #3 Recipe Collection (Jan. '07 - June '07) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/647872/5454855.aspx#5454855 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #4 Recipe Collection (July '07 - Dec. '07) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/t/651801.aspx?PageIndex=1

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I'll start the post with an Index of all the recipes alphabetized and in their alphabetical categories along with the names of the contributors!!

Appetizers:

Artichoke Spinach Dip - pabby
Buffalo Balls - confessor
Burgundy Mushrooms - suzycreamcheese
Cheese Roll - cooking4lovinGA
Corn 'N Ham Fritters - nlf_PA
Creamy Bacon Bites - Angielikes2cook
Crock pot Cheese Dip - Beckiwoo
Fresh Spinach Dip - cllw
Gazpacho Dip - spanishteacher
Ham & Cheddar Biscuits - irish_german
Mini Chicken Tarts - Baba_PA
Roasted Chicken Salsa - irish_german
Spinach Balls w/ Dill Sauce - cllw

Bars

Apple Butter Bars - bakinghen_NJ
Hawaiian Cheesecake Bars - KC10
Ooey Gooey Brownies - Wildtxrose
Pineapple Bars - cllw
Salted Nut Squares - nlf_PA

Beverages

Banana Punch - Momof3inVA
Café Vienna - matlesebaby
Frozen Mohito Slushes - motherchic
Margarita's by the Gallon - KC10

Breads

Banana Bread - Wldtxrose
Best Ever Banana Bread - pabby
Buttermilk Cornbread - AirForceWifeApril
Cheesy Pesto Bread - gramtoseven
Coffee Cake - JUDYCAROL_TX
Cornbread - Catrinka
Cranberry Coffee Cake - AirForceWifeApril
Irish Soda Bread - ricnlinKy
Kolacky - richlinKy
Lemon Tea Bread - bakinghen_NJ
Monkey Bread - richlinKy
Pecan Pie Muffins - SoOmaGA
Scottish Butter Rolls - buncher
Sour Cream Corn Bread - alot2luv
Spoon Rolls - sway (Honorary SS)
Whole Wheat Bread (Bread Machine) - CathyLewNC
Whole Wheat Rolls (Bread Machine) - CathyLewNC

Candy

Caramel Corn - purplechef_fl
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge - Angielikes2cook
Rocky Clusters - Susiebear_GA
Walnut Cluster - deerlady_1 (Honorary SS)

Cookies

Brownie Alpine Biscotti - AirForceWifeApril
Brownie Crackle Cookies - Catrinka
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies - hrlady
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies - TonyaMichelle
Cracker Jack Cookies - KC10
Ginger Cookies - Shelly04_WI
Haystacks - Angielikes2cook
Mnmmminnesota Munchie Cookies - mazziesgramma (Honorary SS)
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies - Katthecrftr
Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies - Catrinka
Pizza Pan Cookies - GrammaSandy_MO
Raspberry Swirl Cookies - AirForceWifeApril
Sand Dollar Cookies - CathyLewNC
Stir & Drop Sugar Cookies - deerlady_1(Honorary SS)
Whoppie Pies - pabby
WW Quick Peanut Butter Cookies - Angielikes2cook

Desserts

Almond & Orange Torta - AirForceWifeApril
Apple Pineapple Crisp - nlf_PA
Apple Cinnamon Cake - alot2luv
Banana Split Cake - Karen_MI
Blueberry Strata Pie - mrslovetocook
Brown Bears in the Orchard - cooking4loinvGA
Buttermilk Pie - Glory68 (Honorary SS)
Cheesecake Canada - Willow_N_GA
Chilled Chocolate Cream Dessert - Angielikes2cook
Chocolate Ecstasy - Willow_N_GA
Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait - Willow_N_GA
Christmas Trifle - Beckiwoo
Do-Si-Dos Snickers Bar Cheesecake - Willow_N_GA
Drenched Berry Cake - savorlife2
Fresh Orange Sponge Cake - grammacookie
Grandma John's Strawberry Pies - motherchic
Grasshopper Dessert - Willow_N_GA
Hershey's Bar Cake - Angielikes2cook
Joyce's Strawberry Pie - 1033
Lemon Chiffon Pie - maryann146
Lemon Delight Dessert - bojakes
Lemon Pineapple Dessert - GrammaSandy_MO
Lemon Sponge Pie - pabby
Mandarin Orange Cake - KC10
Millionaire Pie - GrammaSandy_MO
Mini Cheesecakes - Glory68 (Honorary SS)
Mint Delight - Willow_N_GA
Mocha Frosted Dark Chocolate Cake - AirForceWifeApril
Mom's Carrot Cake - suzycreamcheese
Never-Ending Chocolate Bundt Cake - suzycreamcheese
Nine Layer Ribbon Chocolate Cake - CathyLewNC
Oreo Cream Pie - purplechef_fl
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Pie - Angielikes2cook
Pineapple Lemon/Blueberry Upside Down Cake - Karen_MI
Poppyseed Bundt Cake - KC10
Rhubarb Cobbler - Babcia_PA
Southern Peanut Butter Pie - Willow_N_GA
Texas Tornado Cake - cbjb
Twix Ice Cream Pie - katemarie_ia
Upside Down Strawberry Shortcake - nlf_PA
Very Best Chocolate Pound Cake - sway (Honorary SS)

Entreés

Baked Ham w/Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze - AirForceWifeApril
Baked Spaghetti Pie - Luckygranny_OH
BBQ Venison - katthecrftr
Beef Brisket - cbjc
Beefy Taco Bake - Angielikes2cook
Bourbon Chicken - cindistuff
Burrito Bake - Angielikes2cook
Caramelized Garlic Chicken - zaiahsgramma
Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti - mortherchic
Cheesy Chicken Breasts - suzycreamcheese
Cheesy Ham Macaroni - nlf_PA
Chicken Lasagna Florentine - AirForceWifeApril
Chicken Scampi w/ Linguine - gavingrma_OH
Chicken Stuffed Crescent Rolls - Angielikes2cook
Chinese Pie - gramtoseven
Crock pot Chicken w/ Black beans & Cream Cheese - HDMac
Crock pot Ham - buncher
Crock pot Layered Stew - katthecrftr
Easy Cheesy Potato & Sausage Dinner - sway (Honorary SS)
Easy Chicken Enchiladas - sharaburn
Flavorful Meatloaf - gramtoseven
Fresh Spinach - gramtoseven
Ham Balls - 1033
Herbed Chicken Fettuccine - katemarie_ia
Inside Out Stuffed Chicken - cooking4lovinGA
Kate's 3 Cheese Lasagna - katemarie_ia
Mexican Casserole - slb3334
Moussaka - April_in_NM
Orange Almond Chicken - motherchic
Pepper Steak w/ Rice - SherryinMO
Pork Chops - Angielikes2cook
Pork Chops - Catrinka
Provencal Chicken w/Green Olives - AirForceWifeApril
Rancho Beans - suzycreamcheese
Shrimp in Coconut Milk Curry - malkimus
Smothered Swiss Steak - motherchic
Soya Chicken - HH
Tater Tot Casserole - Angielikes2cook
Tropical Pork Chops - GrammaSandy_MO
Unstuffed Burrito Bake -cooking4lovinGA

Miscellaneous

Banana Nut Waffles - CathyLewNC
BBQ's - 1033
Chocolate Nut Pillow - cooking4lovinGA
Cranberry Bread Pudding - motherchic
Crock pot Chicken Sandwiches - katemarie_ia
Crunchy Caramel Apples - Willow_N_GA
Death by Chocolate Waffles - purplechef_fl
Floor Pickles - deerlady_1 (Honorary SS)
Ham & Cheese Sandwiches - alot2luv
Homemade Skin Cream - pabby
Maidrite Sandwiches - maryann146
Pierogies - Karen_MI
Reindeer Chow Mix - savorlife2
Souffléd Saltines - MissPeggyGA
Southwestern Shredded Beef Sandwiches - zaiahsgramma
Sugar & Spice Pecans - SoOmaGA
Texas Hot Sauce - zaiahsgramma
Tomatoes w/ Bacon Gravy - cbjb

Sides

Asparagus Mushroom Soup - gavingrma_OH
Bacon. Lettuce & Tomato Layered Salad - katemarie_ia
Baked Beans - spanishteacher
Baked Cauliflower - bakinghen_NJ
Baked Potato Soup - KC10
Beet Salad - Karen_MI
Black Cherry Salad - SoOmaGA
BLT Pasta Salad - HDMac
Cheesy Hash Browns - Catrinka
Christmas Salad - mrslovetocook
Creamed Dill Potatoes - KC10
Doreen's Shrimp Rice Salad - grammacookie
Golden Rice Pilaf - AriForceWifeApril
Green Bean Bundles - Susiebear_GA
Hearty HodgePodge - KC10
Judy's Soup - cfnier
Mac & Cheese - suzycreamcheese
Macaroni & Cheese Soup - maltesebaby
Macaroni & Tomatoes - hrlady
Macaroni Salad - alot2luv
"Mary Ann Style" Chili - maryann146
Mashed Potatoes - malkimus
Merry Cranberry Freeze - buncher
Mom's Potato Salad - terpsmomFL
Oven Roasted Red Bell Peppers & Eggplant - AirForceWifeApril
Panera's Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup - savorlife2
Roasted Carrots w/Lemon & Olive - AirForceWifeApri
Santa Fé Chicken Tortilla Soup - AirForceWifeApril
Scalloped Potatoes w/ Caramelized Onions - AirForceWifeApril
Sherry's West Texas Okra Casserole - SherryinMO
Soup - malkimus
Strawberry Salad - Susiebear_GA
Sunny Carrot Salad - gramtoseven
Sweet Potato Nests - alot2luv
Taco Potatoes - sharaburn
Unstuffed Green Pepper Soup - katthecrftr

Appetizers ~
    Artichoke Spinach Dip - pabby
    Buffalo Balls - confessor
    Burgundy Mushrooms - suzycreamcheese
    Cheese Roll - cooking4lovinGA
    Corn 'N Ham Fritters - nlf_PA
    Creamy Bacon Bites - Angielikes2cook
    Crockpot Cheese Dip - Beckiwoo
    Fresh Spinach Dip - cllw
    Gazpacho Dip - spanishteacher
    Ham 'N Cheddar Biscuits - irish_german
    Mini Chicken Tarts - Babcia_PA
    Roasted Chicken Salsa - irish_german
    Spinach Balls w/ Dill Sause - cllw

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Artichoke Spinach Dip

Posted by: pabby  -  Posted on: 1/7/2006

Pabby says, "This is a dip that everyone that comes to our house asks for the recipe for. Hope you like it too. It would be a great appetizer for the Super Bowl but we make it alot just to eat. I usually serve it in a small dip warmer that I can plug in. Enjoy!!!"

Artichoke Spinach Dip

1-2 pressed garlic gloves
1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeeze all the water out
1 cup mayonnaise (I use Hellman's)
1 c. artichoke hearts chopped ( I use Heart of Palm's in a can and put it in my small chopper)
1 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese

Serve with Tostitos Chips.
Mix together all ingredients and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Buffalo Balls

Posted by: confessor  -  Posted on: 2/17/2006

Confessor (Shannon) says, "Ok, here's my contribution: (sorry about the name) Everyone always raves about these delectable balls! Awesome!!!"

Buffalo Balls

boneless chicken breast
fresh jalapeno peppers (circle sliced-membranes removed)
thick sliced bacon
bar-b-cue sauce

Take boneless chicken breast and cut it into strips.
Wrap a strip of chicken around a slice of jalapeno pepper (I leave a few seeds in there for the heat).
Then wrap a piece of the bacon around that to form a ball. Secure with a toothpick.
Grill the balls over a low heat until done (BE CAREFUL with the bacon grease!)
When they are done roll them in your favorite BBQ sauce and grill a minute longer.

Burgundy Mushrooms

Posted by: suzycreamcheese_MI  -  Posted on: 2/18/2006

suzycreamcheese (Susie) says, "THE LONG AWAITED BURGUNDY MUSHROOMS!!! (4/2/2004) - This is the recipe that I had on Christmas Eve that I literally had to be dragged away from! These are soooo good! I finally made such a pest of myself that she called me with the recipe! - That's it! I think I ate two pounds that night! She said it smells wonderful all day while it's simmering too...."

BURGUNDY MUSHROOMS

4 lbs. large mushrooms, cleaned and stems trimmed
1 1/2 cups butter
1 quart burgundy wine (any)
2 TBS. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dill seed
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 cups water
3 beef bouillon cubes
3 chicken bouillon cubes
salt

Bring water and butter to a boil in large pot. Add remaining ingredients and return to boiling. Reduce to simmer. Simmer COVERED 5-6 hours. Remove cover and simmer for an additional 4 hours.

Cheese Roll

Posted by: cookin4lovinGA  -  Posted on: 11/17/2005

cookin4lovinGA (Cherie) says, "I don't use a recipe, the filling can be just about anything you want mixed with cream cheese. Enjoy!"

Cheese Roll

Roll Velveeta® cheese between wax paper sheets until about 1/4 inch thick. Spread your cream cheese mixture on that leaving one edge 1 inch not covered. Roll up jelly roll style starting with the covered edge across from the one that is bare. Roll it snugly in the wax paper and refrigerate until serving time. Take wax paper off and you can slice it, or leave the roll on a plate. Great with Triscuits® or other crackers. Really neat looking, too. Always a recipe that is asked for!

I mix my cream cheese with chopped green chiles and chopped olives. A little seasoning, too. Usually garlic and onion powder. Once I put some dry ranch dressing powder in it. Always good no matter what I've put in it! If you have any cream cheese mixture, spread it on a flour tortilla, roll up and slice for pinwheels.

Corn 'N Ham Fritters

Posted by: nlf_PA  -  Posted on: 2/4/2006

nlf_PA (Nancy) says, " My recipe that is published in the new Reminisce March/April issue is for Corn 'n Ham Fritters. It is on page 49. Picture of me with it, my to my dismay! LOL These are good with maple syrup on them."

Corn 'N Ham Fritters

1 c. Bisquick®
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1 c. frozen corn, thawed
1/2 c. finely diced fully cooked ham
oil for deep frying
maple syrup, optional

In a small bowl, combine the Bisquick® and sugar. In another bowl, whisk the egg and the milk; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in corn and ham. In an electric skillet, heat 1½" of oil to 375°. Drop batter by rounded tablespoonfuls, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with syrup if desired.

 Yield: 16 fritters.

Creamy Bacon Bites

Posted by: Angielikes2cook  -  Posted on: 2/17/2006

Angielikes2cook says, "These are sooooo good. I use Chive and Onion Cream Cheese. I always have to double this. We really like it with our breakfast or brunch. :0)"

Creamy Bacon Bites

1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
4 bacon slices, cooked, drained, and crumbled
1 (8 oz.) package refrigerated crescent rolls

Preheat oven to 350. Combine cheese and bacon. Separate crescent roll dough into 2 rectangles, press seams and perforations together with fingers to seal.
Spread cream cheese mixture onto rectangles, roll up, starting with longest sides.
Press seams together to seal, cut each roll into 16 slices, place cut side down on grease baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Crock Pot Cheese Dip

Posted by: Beckiwoo  -  Posted on: 2/2/2006

Beckiwoo (Becki) says, "This is our favorite cheese dip. ~ I use the crock pot liners so there's no mess."

Crock Pot Cheese Dip

2 lb. hamburger
2 lb. Velveeta® cheese, cubed
2 cans of chili without beans

Just throw in the crock pot and let melt!

Fresh Spinach Dip

Posted by: cllw  -  Posted on: 2/17/2006

cllw, (Linda) says, "I have posted these on the BB, but they are my most requested-because they are soooo good!"

Fresh Spinach Dip

2 Cups Sour Cream
2 Cups Real Mayo
2 envelopes dry vegetable soup (Lipton, it is the best)
1 lg. can water chestnuts, chopped fine
1 bag fresh spinach, washed, patted dry, and torn into small pieces
1-2 loaves Hawaiian Bread

Tear out center of bread into finger-sized pieces, leaving bread to be a bowl. Mix remaining ingredients together. Refrigerate. Spoon dip into bread bowl. Arrange on platter. Surround bread bowl with bread pieces.

Gazpacho Dip

Posted by: spanishteacher  -  Posted on: 2/19/2006

spanishteacher says, " This can be easily made in large quantities. ~ When I bring this, I usually pass out the recipe several times. Most of the time, people just stand around the bowl with chips in hand."

Gazpacho Dip

2 cans diced tomatoes (NOT drained)
1 can diced black olives
1 bunch green olives, chopped (use white and most of green, too)
3 Tbsp. olive oil*
3 Tbsp. vinegar**
salt and pepper to taste.

Mix all ingredients in large bowl and refrigerate, stirring occasionally. Serve with tortilla chips.

*You can add more or less oil and vinegar to taste. I don't usually measure this part, but that gives you a starting point.
**I use apple vinegar lately and I like the taste.