Recipes by Vickie Franks

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	Cornbread Muffins by Vickie Franks My mom and I created this cornbread recipe about 25 years ago. It is a key ingredient to the dressing recipe that my mom and I also created. I will post that recipe in plenty of time for Thanksgiving.CornbreadPreheat oven to 450. Mix together flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder. Add eggs, buttermilk, corn, and butter. Pour into a…	1 vote 294 views
	Icy Chocolate Cups by Vickie Franks Icy Chocolate CupsThis is a Nestle recipe that I have had for many years. The chocolate mixture in the original recipe is poured into 12 foil muffin cups, but I found these cute miniature trifle bowls at Walmart that I wanted to try. They turned out nicely, but these trifle bowls make for a fairly large serving.Icy Chocolate CupsIn a…	1 vote 440 views
	Christmas Confetti Soup with Buttered Croutons by Vickie Franks Christmas Confetti Soup with Buttered CroutonsI found this soup recipe in a Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Two of the ingredients are spinach and red bell pepper, hence the name "Christmas confetti." You could, of course, serve it any time of the year. It has a mild flavor with a touch of nutmeg. The croutons make a fun…	1 vote 360 views
	Mossy Pumpkin Wreath by Vickie Franks (Sorry I have been away from here for so long! I've been busy with work, family, and other various doodads. I have several ideas just waiting in the wings, and I should be able to get them posted over the next several days.)Autumn is such cozy time of year and I love to decorate for it. I wanted to do a wreath for my back porch door…	1 vote 184 views
	Western Skillet Eggs by Vickie Franks Western Skillet EggsThis is a recipe that I found in the Food Network Magazine, the October 2010 issue. I followed it fairly closely, but did a slightly reduced version with 5 instead of 8 eggs. I also used onion instead of shallots, I didn't use parsley, and I added fresh rosemary. It was delicious. Perfect for a weekend…	1 vote 256 views
	Cheesecake in a Jar by Vickie Franks Cheesecake in a JarThese individual cheesecakes are really fun to make and absolutely delicious. This recipe came from i am baker, which is an adorable blog, and different versions of it can also be found at several other sites if you want to google it. It is similar to the Pies Baked in a Jar post that I did, but easier because you…	2 votes 1 review 909 views
	Chicken Parmesan Mini Pizzas by Vickie Franks Chicken Parmesan Mini PizzasI found this recipe in this Southern Living publication. I made them for an actual meal, but they would really be great for an appetizer.Chicken Parmesan Mini PizzasSlice chicken into small pieces.Brush bread with melted butter and lightly toast at 350° for about 5 minutes.Spread a small amount of sauce…	1 vote 314 views
	Lemon Squares by Vickie Franks Lemon SquaresThis is a recipe that has been around for years and years. It is a creamy baked lemon curd with a buttery shortbread crust. I needed to make these for a tea last weekend and couldn't find my mom's recipe, so I decided to use this one from All Recipes. It was very close to what I remember of my mom's. (I altered it just a…	1 vote 350 views
	Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Food by Vickie Franks Who doesn't love chicken noodle soup? Especially on a frigid December night like tonight. Gil has a cold and really has felt bad for the past couple of days. I decided to make chicken noodle soup to help him feel better faster. I served it with Roasted Red Pepper Cheese sandwiches. He is now completely cured.Vickie's Homemade Chicken…	1 vote 475 views
	Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting by Vickie Franks Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream FrostingSometimes a really delicious recipe doesn't have to be made totally from scratch. These cupcakes are a perfect example. It's hard to beat the Duncan Hines Butter Recipe Cake Mix. It is light, or should I say "light," and moist. The frosting is my version of a simple buttercream, and I love it…	1 vote 499 views