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

Here we go again! As I did for the very first Secret Sister Swap, I collected recipes from the participants of the second Secret Sister Swap to compile into yet another cookbook of treasured T & T Faves!!!! I begged! I nagged! I begged and nagged some more, and a majority of those wonderful Sistas came through for me yet again with a veritable plethora of awesome recipes! This second cookbook actually has 6 separate sections with well over 500 recipes collected! My initial foray into the archives to collect hidden treasures like I did for the first SS cookbook proved to be far too difficult a task, as we all know how well the infamous 'search feature' has been working these past months!! ! :o) NOT!! Anyway...... here again, is the end result of all my persistent nagging! Were it not for the generosity of all those awesome ladies, this cookbook would never have come to be! If you saw the first one I did, either by requesting a copy of it or on the 'Favorite' thread I posted here on Recipes, you'll find this second one to be quite different! AND, dare I hope, just a bit more FUN because of all the extras I included!!

Again, special thanks to ALL the SS's who contributed recipes!! As in the first, there were several ladies I dubbed as 'Honorary Sistas' because they were not actually a part of the swap, but DID share a few of their Faves!!

Extra special Thanks to two fantastic moderators HDMac (Marcia) and cllw (Linda), who did a really bang up job with this second group!! As great a job as you did on the first swap, you did an even more awesome job on the second one!! You know, you two could make this your full time jobs!! Oh!! Sorry!! You already HAVE!! :O) Seriously, you two are the bestest!!!

This is dedicated to ALL of you Awesome Sistas and Fantabulous Cooks!!

†God's Special Blessings on EACH of you†

(o:Kay:o)

This cookbook project definitely will take a few days to complete. Because there are well over 500 recipes total, I think I'll post each section seperately to make it easier to find specific recipes!! Each thread will start out the same as this one to tie them all together! Each thread will be categorized and the recipes and their contributors listed alphabetically at the beginning of each thread. At the very end, I will, as is becoming my habit with these rather lengthy threads, make a page by page index of all the recipes in THAT particular thread. Perhaps you may want to print a copy of it to make it easier to find a particular recipe or two!! Just a thought! :O)

The 6 sections are:
Secret Sisters Favorite Recipes! (167 recipes)
Secret Sister Swap #2 Summertime Faves!! (67 recipes)
Secret Sister Swap #2 Popcorn Recipes!!! (This was a LOT of fun!) (66 recipes)
Secret Sister Swap #2 Fall Favorites!! (99 recipes)
Secret Sister Swap #2 Holiday Favorites!! (94 recipes)
Secret Sister Swap #2 Travelin' Recipes..... (You gotta see this one to believe it!:O) (16 rec.)

And so it began..................

Secret Sisters ~~ This is just for YOU!!!
Posted by: KC10 Posted on: 8/21/2006

I've been wanting to share this since the first round of the SS Swap!! Somehow, the timing was never quite right. I'm dedicating it to ALL of the SS's!! All of you from the first round! All of you from the second round!! And all of you Honorary SS's!!! This is, to me, what Secret Sisters truly is!

S he is__
E xtraordinary__
C ompassionate__
R esourceful__
E nthusiastic__
T enacious__

S ensitive__
I maginative__
S piritual__
T ender-hearted__
E ndearing__
R espectful__
S elfless!!!

In other words, She is_______YOU!!!

*¨†¨* August 2006 Secret Sister Messages and Thank yous! *¨†¨*
Posted by: sandee1 Posted on: 8/21/2006


If I call you my Secret Sister,
You will always share a piece of my heart.

I will always pride myself,
To always be true to you.
As much as I need a friend,
So must you.

I will also share a place in your heart,
To be there whenever you need me.
I may not be there in flesh,
But I will always be there in spirit.

I will cope with your moods,
And try to understand your needs.
When you are angry,
I will laugh with you.

As sadness overwhelms you,
We will cry together.
If you feel down and kicked,
I will pick you up and brush away your doubts.

At times when you wish to talk,
My attention will be all yours.
Being a friend I don't take lightly,
It's my desire, never a chore.

When you become confused and lose your way,
Let me guide you in the right direction.
Lean on me when you need support,
Let me share your sorrow and pain.

You will never be completely alone,
A piece of me will always be with you.

Sandee

Secret Sister Favorite Recipes! (167 recipes)

Appetizers (7 recipes)
Artichoke Shrimp Dip - mrschieflww
Creamy Crab Cheesecake - grammacookie
Curry Dip - HDMac
Mexican Deviled Eggs - spanishteacher
Nacho Fiesta Dip - cllw
Pineapple Dip - Angielikes2cook
Spinach/Artichoke Dip - Angielikes2cook
Bars (3 recipes)
Butter Tart Squares or Tarts - kaly-ab
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars - TonyaMichelle
Lemon Squares - KC10
Beverages (4 recipes)
Slushy Punch - Angielikes2cook
Strawberry Punch - Angielikes2cook
Tropical Punch - Margielou_WA
Wm's Irish Cream - KC10
Breads (3 recipes)
Banana Peanut Butter Bread - confessor
Cheese & Rosemary Breadsticks - spanishteacher
Crescent Caramel Swirl - KC10
Candy (3 recipes)
Aunt Belle's Candy - maryann146
Cream Cheese Mints - Babcia_PA
Maple Sponge Candy - y2k
Cookies (13 recipes)
Anise Biscotti - KC10
Boiled Cookies - lisa3
Carrot Cookies - KYwoman
Cheesecake Cookies - purplechef_fl
Easy Peanut Butter Cookies - lisa3
Extraordinary Chocolate Chip Cookies - cllw
Girl Scout Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies - purplechef_fl
Good Cookie Recipe - y2k
Hilary Clinton's Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies - KC10
Kentucky Sugar Cookies - purplechef_fl
Lemon Coconut Pixies - cookiesma
Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip, Macadamia Nut Cookies - BeckyQ
Potato Chip Cookies - Susiebear_GA

Desserts (34 recipes)
Amish Lemon Dessert - nlf_PA
Chai Tea Mini Pound Cakes - motherchic
Chocolate Chip Cookie Tart - freckles1026
Chocolate Chip Shortcake - confessor
Chocolate Mousse - HDMac_WA
Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert nlf_PA
Chocolate Sundae Dessert - nlf_PA
Cream Puffs - kaly_ab
Crusty Coconut Custard Pie - cllw
Easy Chocolate Ice Cream - purplechef_fl
Easy Coconut Cake - lisa3
Elvis Presley's Pound Cake - cllw
Frozen Yum Yum - KC10
Fruit Dessert - nlf_PA
Golden Date Cake - maryann146
Good Old-Fashioned Pound Cake - Elijo_TN
Hershey's Deep Dark Chocolate Cake - beecuzican_PA
Homemade Crock Pot Applesauce - confessor
Layered Coconut Dessert - gratefulservant_AZ
Lemon Angel Pie - maryann146
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Blueberry Cake - HDMac_WA
Miniature Cheesecakes - missyjj
Mississippi Mud Cake - lisa3
Mom's Cheesecake - cllw
No Bake Blueberry Squares - Babcia_PA
Peanut Butter Meltaway Cake - cindistuff
Pecan Pie Cake - Catrinka
Pineapple Dream Cake - rvgirl
Raspberry Crisp - Babcia_PA
Rocky Road Freeze - confessor
Simple Cake Recipe - lisa3
Strawberry Pizza - schoolbook_il
Strawberry Refrigerator Cake - Elijo_TN
Twinkie Cake - HDMac_WA

Entrées (49 recipes)
Amaretto Chicken - fancyb
Arkansas Shrimp - spanishteacher
Blackened Catfish -Elijo_TN
Breaded BBQ Ranch Chicken - fancyb
Cabbage Patch Casserole - Margielou_WA
Campbell's Asian Chicken & Rice - fancyb
Caramelized-Garlic Chicken - zaiahsgramma
Casserole Green Peppers - Catrinka
Cheesy Spaghetti Bake - beecuzican_PA
Chicken & Rice - ajmom
Chicken & Rice Krispies - beecuzican_PA
Chicken Salad - mrschieflww
Chicken Stroganoff - luckygranny_oh
Chicken Stuffing Casserole - Margielou_WA
Chili Cherry Chops - KC10
Chipped Beef on Toast - y2k
Clam Sauce - Susiebear_GA
Crescent Chicken Bundles - purplechef_fl
Crock Pot Pot Roast - cookiesma
Doreen's Shrimp Rice Salad - grammacookie
Enchilada Casserole - gavingrma_OH
Flavorful Meatloaf - gramtoseven
Ham Casserole - katthecrftr
Hungarian Pork Chops - grammacookie
KC's Spaghetti Sauce - KC10
Malibu Chicken - fancyb
Margarita Chicken - spanishteacher
Microwave Chicken Breasts - cllw
Microwave Meatloaf - cllw
Microwave Sloppy Joes - cllw
Mom's Chicken Noodle Dish - HDMac_WA
Mom's Hamburger Hawaiian - HDMac_WA
Mushroom Porkchops - kaly_ab
No Fat Fry Chicken w/Onions - pat48_TX
OOO You're Gonna Like it Casserole - purplechef_fl
Pat's Homemade Italian Sauce & Pasta - pat48_TX
Pecan Breaded Chicken Breasts w/Dijon Mustard Sauce - KC10
Pineapple Chicken Rollups - cookiesma
Porcupine Meatballs - maryann146
Quick & Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu - gavingrma_OH
Ranch Cheddar Chicken - Hedgie
Roasted Garlic Spicy Ranch Chicken Cordon Bleu w/Pepper Jack Cheese - fancyb
Rouladen - kaly_ab
Salmon Pasta - grammacookie
Six Bean Casserole - nlf_PA
Supreme Baked Chicken - Susiebear_GA
Sweet 'N Sour Shrimp Over Rice - cookiesma
Taco Pasta - Willow_N_GA
Veggie-Pork Chop Casserole - pat48_TX

Misc. (16 recipes)
A. M. Delight Muffins - missyjj
Baked Peach French Toast - KC10
Baked Potato Omelet Casserole - Elijo_TN
Caramel Corn - HDMac_WA (also in Popcorn section)
Corn Dog Muffins - purplechef_fl
Easy Elephant Ears - cllw
Good Old Spam - y2k
Hot Pockets - Luckygranny_OH
Lunchmeat - rvgirl
Nalysnyky - kaly_ab
Outrageously Outstanding Oatmeal Bread - HDMac_WA
Oven Baked Deep Dish Apple Pancakes - missyjj
Pear Jalepeno Pepper Jelly - bakingballerina
Pineapple Stuffing - confessor
Stuffed French Toast - arbecky
Stuffing w/Bacon - Angielikes2cook

Pasta/Rice (4 recipes)
Amish Fried Noodles - gavingrma_OH
Beet Leaf Holubtsi - kaly_ab
Chile Rice - spanishteacher
Rice Casserole -Luckygranny_OH

Salads (12 recipes)
California Chopped Salad - cookiesma
Cole Slaw - y2k
Copper Carrot Salad - KC10
Cranberry Salad - KYwoman
Creamy Fruit Salad - Elijo_TN
Creole Salad - Susiebear_GA
Elegant Fruit Pudding - Angielikes2cook
Macadamia Pea Salad - HDMac_WA
Marinated Cukes & Onions - kaly_ab
Picnic Salad - grammacookie
Rice Salad - KYwoman
Ten Layer Salad - gratefulservant_AZ

Soups (9 recipes)
Clam Chowder - gavingrma_OH
Duchess Cheese Soup - beecuzican_PA
Easy Chili - maryann146
Garden Chowder - KC10
Mock Turtle Soup - Luckygranny_Oh
Pork Chili Verde - cookiesma
Seafood Soup - Malkimus
Split Pea Soup w/Meatballs - KC10
Tortellini Sausage Soup - beecuzican_PA

Vegetables (10 recipes)
Baked Potatoes - cllw
Broccoli Casserole - lisa3
Cauliflower w/Cheddar Sauce & Rye Bread Crumbs - cllw
Chicken Broccoli Supreme - gavingrma_OH
Dill Creamed Potatoes - kaly_ab
Hash Brown Potato Casserole - freckles1026
Homestyle Scalloped Potatoes - gratefulservant_AZ
Parmesan Cauliflower - cllw
Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms - gavingrma_OH
Sweet Cream Corn - Angielikes2cook

Artichoke Shrimp Dip

Posted by: mrschieflww
Posted on: 6/29/2006

mrschieflww (Nancy W) says, "This is a recipe from my sister Cathy and is one of our family's favorites!"

Artichoke Shrimp Dip

1 13.75 oz can of artichoke hearts
6 oz. chopped cooked shrimp
6 oz. mayonnaise
1/2 Cup Parmesan cheese
3 dashes of Tabasco pepper sauce
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 Cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1/8 Cup green onion, finely diced

Drain all the brine from the artichokes; squeeze all liquid out. Chop artichokes coarsely. Mix all ingredients well. Bake in a small casserole dish at 375 degrees until brown. Serve warm with tortilla chips or favorite crackers.

Creamy Crab Cheesecake

Posted by: grammacookie
Posted on: 7/6/2006

grammacookie (Doreen) says, "I usually make a circle around the outside of the top of chopped green onions and then an inner circle of sliced black olives. Then sprinkle more Bay Seasoning in the center. Looks nice that way."

Creamy Crab Cheesecake

1 cup crushed Ritz Crackers (about 25)
3 Tablespoons Melted Butter
2 pkgs cream cheese, softened (8 oz each)
3/4 cup sour cream, divided
3 eggs
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, or more to taste
2-3 drops tabasco
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crab meat, picked over for shells

Mix cracker crumbs and butter. Pat into bottom of greased 9 inch
springform pan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack as you make filling. Reduce heat to 325º.
In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese and 1/4 cup sour cream until smooth. Add eggs, beat on low until just combined. Add onion, lemon juice, and seasonings and beat until blended then fold in crab. Pour over crust and bake 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set.
Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a sharp knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool 1 hour then spread remaining sour cream over top.
Refrigerate overnight then remove from pan. Let come to room temp about 30 minutes before serving.
Serve with crackers and cut into wedges to use as a spread.

GG's Curry Dip

Posted by: HDMac_WA
Posted on: 7/8/2006

HDMac_WA (Marcia) says, "Served this the other night at poker night. It was a HIT! :) I served with carrots, celery, sugar snap peas, broccoli and cauliflower. Crackers were dipped in it also! :) And I put it on my scrambled eggs the next morning! NUMMY! Can serve with asparagus steamed crisp also!

GG's Curry Dip
(previously posted by HDMac on: 4/19/2005 7:48:10 PM)

1 1/2 cup Hellman's Mayonnaise
3 Tbsp. catsup
3 Tbsp. finely grated onion
3 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. curry

Mix together with fork and refrigerate 24 hours. Serve with slightly cooked or raw vegetables.

Mexican Deviled Eggs

Posted by: spanishteacher
Posted on: 6/16/2004

spanishteacher (Micki) says: "I got this from the premier issue if TOH. Don't know the author of this, but I love it and THANK YOU!!!"

Mexican Deviled Eggs

8 hard-boiled eggs
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. salsa
2 T. green onions, sliced
1 T. sour cream

Slice eggs in half, lengthwise. Remove yolks and set whites aside. In small bowl, mash yolks with cheese, mayo, salsa, onions, and sour cream. Salt to taste. Evenly fill the egg whites. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Yield: 16 servings

Nacho Fiesta Dip

Posted by: cllw
Posted on: 7/9/2006

cllw (Linda) says: "I use a bowl that I am going to put dip in. We wouldn't want to have to wash a plate if we don't have to!"

Nacho Fiesta Dip

1 tube of flavorful sausage (I use Jimmy Dean)
1 can Fiesta Nacho condensed soup milk
Salsa
chopped green chiles, optional

Remove metal ends from sausage. Place on microwavable plate or medium size bowl. On high for 7 minutes (1000 watts).
Remove from microwave and let cool. Remove from plastic covering and crumble with hands into tiny pieces.
Add condensed soup to sausage. Add about 1/2 can milk to mixture.
Add desired amount of salsa. (I generally add about a half a can.)
Add chiles and stir. Add more milk to desired consistency.
Microwave about 3-4 minutes. Serve with chips.

Pineapple Dip

Posted by: Angielikes2cook
Posted on: 7/13/2006

Angielikes2cook (Angie) says: "This can be served with Graham Sticks, fruit, for example - grapes are awesome with this, and even plain Ruffles potato chips."

Pineapple Dip

16 oz Crushed and drained Pineapple
1 small pkg Vanilla Instant Pudding
8 oz Cream Cheese
1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
Chopped Pecans (optional)

Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate at least 4 hours.