Awesome Holiday Recipes

Blueberry Salad

2 pks. blueberry jello (follow instructions)

1 sm. can crushed pineapple

1 can blueberries or a package of fresh

2 cups chopped pecans

Mix all together and let congeal.

Topping

1/2 cup sugar 

2 pks. cream cheese (16 oz)

small tub of sour cream (16 oz)

Mix with electric mixer until creamy

After jello has congealed put topping on top in a thick layer then put pecans on top!!

YUMMY!

Crock pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

8 0z cream cheese

2 cups frozen spinach

2 jars artichokes (chopped)

1 small white onion (chopped small)

1 cup mayo or miracle whip

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1 tub of real Parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons basil

Mix cream cheese, mayo, garlic, basil and Parmesan in separate bowl.  In another bowl mix spinach, artichokes, onion.  Add bowls to crock pot and mix well.  Let slow cook until hot.  Serve from crock pot if you want.

Yam Casserole

1 large can of yams in syrup

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 t. salt

1 stick butter

2 T Cinnamon

1 t nutmeg

1 bananas mashed

1/2 c sugar

1 cup pecans

1 bag of small or large marshmallows

 Take syrup from can place is saucepan with sugar butter and brown sugar, let simmer then add Cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In separate bowl mash yams and banana then add pecans.  Place 9-13 pan and drizzle sauce over top and mix. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 min.  Add marshmallows the last 10 min on top!

Excellent!