Recipes by Alyssa Short (Page 5)

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	Fudgy No-Bake Cookies by Alyssa Short Fudgy No-Bake CookiesThese no-bake cookies are a long-standing favorite in the hubby's family, and I remember my mom making them when we were younger, too. This is my mother-in-law's recipe, which we eat most frequently when my sister-in-law, Patti, makes them for us.We really appreciate that. We're not usually the people to whom…	1 vote 277 views
	Sticky Bun Bites by Alyssa Short Sticky Bun BitesA few months ago, I explained away an absence in my posts with the justification that it's possible that the SD card that contained many of my photographs had been temporarily misplaced -- some might say "lost" -- and that if anyone found it, to please contact us.The other week, my brother received a message from the…	1 vote 566 views
	The Hubby's Ultimate Grilled Cheese by Alyssa Short The Hubby's Ultimate Grilled CheeseFood Network magazine ran a feature about grilled cheese sandwiches earlier this year, and one version they listed was actually a grilled cheese and bacon sandwich using sourdough bread.The Hubby's Ultimate Grilled CheeseMakes 4 sandwiches1. Cook bacon until crisp, and drain on paper towels.2. Heat…	1 vote 258 views
	Michelle's Manicotti by Alyssa Short Michelle's ManicottiI have a confession. I don't like ricotta cheese. Which is proof that just anyone can be a food blogger, right? But there's something about the texture that I don't care for, especially when it's intermingled with a red sauce. (This is why I use cottage cheese in my lasagna.)In fact, I tend to avoid most…	1 vote 508 views
	Apple Turnovers by Alyssa Short Apple TurnoversApple turnovers are one of my favorite pastries, but it seems like it's tough to find a great one. (Although I still more than willingly eat the not-so-great ones.) So many of them have canned pie filling, which I don't particularly care for, or they leave kind of a funny feeling on the roof of your mouth, which…	1 vote 757 views
	Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup by Alyssa Short Slow Cooker Beef and Barley SoupI've been a bit under the weather lately, and what better cure for what ails you than a hearty, homemade soup?Beef and barley soup is a longtime favorite of mine, although I've never found quite the right formula at home. My attempts have either tasted too strongly of wine, tomatoes, or salty beef…	1 vote 475 views
	Sally's Oriental Coleslaw by Alyssa Short Sally's Oriental ColeslawAsian salads are among my favorites because they typically have all these fun, crispy, crunchy, salty goodies, and dressings that are tasty but not all heavy and creamy. And my friend Sally's Oriental coleslaw is one of the best that I've tasted.Fun, crispy, crunchy, salty goodies: Check. Dressing that is…	1 vote 965 views
	Witches' Broomstick Cookies by Alyssa Short Witches' Broomstick CookiesI've never been much of a Halloween person, but I have to admit that having the little man around makes it a lot more fun. He doesn't quite get the whole concept just yet, but he's very excited about the pumpkins and other decorations, brings home loads of Halloween crafts from daycare each week, and has…	1 vote 310 views
	Meatballs in Gravy by Alyssa Short Meatballs in GravyThis recipe, one of the hubby's most frequently requested, is very representative of our now-combined families. This is my mother-in-law's recipe for meatballs, combined with a version of my dad's legendary gravy.The secret to the meatballs is crushed saltines. And the secret to the gravy? Cream of chicken soup. (I…	1 vote 385 views
	Bacon-Wrapped Li'l Smokies by Alyssa Short Bacon-Wrapped Li'l SmokiesThis little snack/appetizer/side dish is a meat-lover's dream. These little guys are like pigs in a blanket, except that the blanket, too, is made of pig. (Speaking of meat-lovers' dreams ...)You could serve these as an appetizer, along with a mustard sauce or barbecue sauce for dipping. They're perfect for…	1 vote 438 views