Flora's Celestial Carmel Sauce

Thanks to my wonderful sister, Flora S., who is a celestial sister and a celestial cook!  This Carmel Sauce will send you over the top!  From the kitchen of Laurel Udall... Drizzle over vanilla bean ice cream and bananas! Picture from twosisterstherecipes.blogspot.com.~Mom

Carmel Sauce
2 2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
In the top of a double boiler, over direct heat, melt butter.  Then put the top of the double boiler over very hot water and add brown sugar and cream.  Stir well to incorporate the butter into the other ingredients.  Cook mixture over simmering water for 11/2 hours.  The sauce does NOT come to a boil.  Stir once in a while.  The sauce will thicken as it cools.  Use right away (before is gets sugary).  If you are completely out of ice cream or bananas, just lick it with your spoon (I can eat this by the spoonfuls)!

Easy French Dip

Oh I love easy dinners, and this is one of them. The key to a great french dip sandwich is definately the bread. I personally love the artisan bread loafs that Smith's bakery sells. Or, try a great kaiser or crusty roll. This meal also tastes great with dill pickles and some cheese.~Mom

Easy French Dip

1 pound of sliced deli roast beef.
1 can french onion soup
1 can of beef consume
1/2 cup water

Over medium heat, combine french onion soup, beef consume and water. Add the roast beef. Stir until heated through. Add a slice of provolone cheese to each sandwich. Reserve the liquid from the pan for dipping.

Alfredo with Ham

 If you are looking for a great way to use the rest of your left-over honey baked ham, you've got to try this one. Add your left-over meat to a cream sauce and serve with pasta. Delicious! Excuse the HORRIBLE picture. It was late at night.- BJ

Alfredo with Ham
recipe by BarbaraJo

1 pint of heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
2 cups parmesean cheese
salt and pepper
Ham
Pasta

Cook the pasta as per box directions. Melt the butter, cheese and cream in a heavy sauce pan over medium heat until it is melted. Stir in the meat and serve over your favorite pasta.

Artichoke Dip

Since the holidays are coming up, it is always nice to have yummy appetizers like this one. I got this recipe from my fabulous sister-in-law, Tamra Murdock. It tastes great with pita chips or even fresh cut up veggies.-Christine

14 oz. can of artichokes, drained and chopped

1/2 cup of mayo

1/2 cup of sour cream

2 tsp curry powder

1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

In a large bowl, combine  the first five ingredients. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake in the oven at 350 until warmed through.

Caramel Sauce for Apples

Yum! There's nothing better then bringing the Halloween spirit in then making some delicious caramel apples with homemade sauce. Enjoy! -Louisa

Ingredients:
2 cups brown sugar
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup milk, more as needed

Directions:
Stir sugar and condensed milk together; heat over low to medium heat, stirring constantly, till sugar dissolves; remove from heat. Add butter and vanilla and stir well. Add milk and stir well. Store in the refrigerator.

The Butcher-at-the-Grocery-Store's Marinade (for beef, chicken, or pork)

I love to barbecue and this easy and quick marinade is awesome to tenderize and flavor your meat before cooking it.  I recommend putting your meat in a zip lock bag with the sauce the night before you barbecue and refrigerate overnight.  If you are in a hurry, the same day is just fine!~ Mom (Laurel)
1 can of Mountain Dew or 7-Up
1/4 cup soy sauce
1-2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce 
salt and pepper to taste
1-2 tsp Montreal steak seasoning