Miscellaneous
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Cheddar Bacon Cheese Ball
This nutty, flavorful cheese ball is a longtime hit. It's the perfect appetizer or snack and goes well with both crackers and veggies.
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Dad’s Toffee
It's not Christmas without Dad's crunchy, nutty, adventurous toffee.
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Zucchini Relish
If you’re looking for something to do with all that zucchini, this sweet and tangy condiment is the answer! Delicious on hot dogs, sausage, ham sandwiches, burgers, etc, zucchini relish adds depth and sweetness to any savory sandwich, and pairs well with fish (in tartar sauce or alone), meatloaf, or eggs. The great thing about this relish is that you can preserve a bunch of summer zucchini to enjoy throughout the year, and it tastes just as delicious as any relish made from cucumbers. (Maybe better?) This recipe comes from my grandma, Ann Williams Stephens, and is a family classic. She has been making this relish for decades, and pulls…
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Honey Taffy
Honey taffy is one of those old-fashioned recipes that never goes out of style. These rich caramel-like candies start out hard and then slowly soften into chewy melt-in-your-mouth goodness. They have a warm honey flavor that’s hard to resist. Plus the taffy-pulling process is a fun activity to to with kids, and I remember helping with several taffy pulls at family gatherings growing up. I shared these with family at a recent movie night, and they were a big hit, perfect for slowly savoring as we enjoyed the movie together. This recipe is in honor of my ancestor (through my Mom’s side) Emma Brooks Landon (1846-1919). She was born in…
