"Occasions" Recipes

This is a delicious and easy to make recipe. Cook some vegetables on the side for a great meal. Olive oil works best with this recipe, but avocado oil or melted butter will work too.

Great peanut alternative! Don’t forget the icing because the combination of the cookie and the icing makes these absolutely scrumptious.

This is great for making turkey soup the day after Thanksgiving. You don’t need the turkey carcass.

This is a simple recipe for a great breakfast! It’s easy to make at home or while camping.

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Servings: 3 Submitted by Laurie INGREDIENTS 2 – 6 ounce chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch strips 1 box Panko chips (Japanese bread crumbs) 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup flour 2 cups oil for frying salt & pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Heat oil to 350 degrees F. […]

Submitted by Sandy M. INGREDIENTS 4 eggs 1 can pumpkin 1 cup oil 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1 cups nuts 1/2 teaspoon ginger DIRECTIONS Mix all ingredients and pour into a 10×15 inch pan. Bake at […]

Submitted by Joan M. INGREDIENTS 36 slices white dried bread, cubed 3 cups celery, finely chopped 1 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 3 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup milk 1/2 pound Italian pork sausage 3/4 pound pork sausage 3 teaspoons poultry seasoning 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon pepper 3/4 teaspoon garlic 3 tablespoons […]

This large recipe makes four 5×9 inch loaves

These cookies are easy to roll out and taste great.

Some people really like this. Others, not so much.

Stuffing is a great Thanksgiving tradition.

Submitted by Joan M. INGREDIENTS 2 cups sugar 1 cup oil 4 eggs 15 ounce can pumpkin – Libby 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese 1 tablespoon milk 4 tablespoons […]

This quick and easy recipe is always a great hit.

Crispy, moist, and great cold

Serve with Sweet & Sour Sauce. If you add cabbage, can be made into Eggrolls as well.

Makes good turkey burgers or mini meatballs as well.

Classic Hershey Kiss cookies recipe.

Prep Time: 20 min + overnight Cook Time: 2 hours Servings: 6 Yield: 25 wings Submitted by April INGREDIENTS 1 cup water 1 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1 teaspoon garlic powder 25 chicken wings DIRECTIONS Cut tips off the wings and place in a large container. Mix together […]

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Servings: 20 Yield: 1 large bowl Submitted by April INGREDIENTS 1 – 12 ounce can frozen orange juice 1 – 6 ounce can frozen lemonade 1 quart cranberry juice 2 bottles ginger ale ice block DIRECTIONS Thaw and add the orange juice and lemonade to the cranberry […]

Quick Easy & Hearty

Other recipes use a pie pan. You could add onions, grated carrots, garlic, mushrooms, green pepper, etc. This one is simple and kid-friendly.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Servings: 8 Yield: 9×13 inch pan Submitted by Steve INGREDIENTS 16 ounce package Oreo cookies 1 stick butter, melted 3 – 8 ounce packages cream cheese 3/4 cup powdered sugar 16 ounce Cool Whip 2 – 6 ounce packages instant chocolate pudding 3 cups milk DIRECTIONS Crush […]

A family favorite

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: Varies Servings: 8 Yield: 1 cake Submitted by quickchef INGREDIENTS 1 package chocolate cake mix 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 jar butterscotch or caramel topping 8 ounces Cool whip 3 Heath bars, crushed DIRECTIONS Mix and bake cake as directed on package. Take out of oven and immediately […]

Treat your guests to this fresh-tasting treat.

Party drink. A slightly frozen drink that includes Brandy

Can be zapped in the microwave.

Submitted by Dawn INGREDIENTS 1 – 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened 16 ounces sour cream 1 package taco seasoning 1 jar chunky salsa 1 pound hamburger 1/2 chopped onion 1 package sharp, finely shredded cheese chopped tomato shredded lettuce (optional) jalapenos (optional) DIRECTIONS Cream together cream cheese, sour cream and taco seasoning and spread […]

It’s a delicious hearty soup that we love to make when we are snowed in on Lookout Mountain in Colorado.

This is a classic Christmas cookies recipe. Of course you can make them for any holiday whether you celebrate Christmas or not.

Awesome!

Best for Kids! Easy and tasty food for kids.

Get out the plastic tablecloth! I haven’t tried it, but it sure sounds like a fun activity for a kids birthday party…under adult supervision, of course!

A must at all holiday gatherings.

Healthy veggies are included in this tasty stew.

This is easy to make at home or while camping.

Who doesn’t like Sloppy Joes?!

Just like Grandma’s quick & easy pasta dish. For additional fiber, add a can of kidney beans.

Sometimes we need a reminder that Mac & Cheese can be a treat for anyone and Boy Scouts are no exception. A box of Mac & Cheese is easy and great for camping.

Great for camping/scouting. Crush a small bag of tortilla chips, open the bag, add the remaining ingredients, stir and enjoy!

This is great for camping/scouting.

These are easy to make at home or while camping.

An easy classic that you can make at home or while camping.

BLTs are easy to make at home or while camping.

Great with a turkey dinner.

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 Submitted by Laurie INGREDIENTS 2 smoked neck-bones 4 bunches collard greens, cleaned 1 onion, halved 2 cloves garlic, bruised 2 quarts water salt & pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Put water on to boil, add neck-bones, onion and garlic. Cleaning Greens –Run under cool water to […]

This pecan pie tastes great and is made without corn syrup and doesn’t have the artificial corn syrup taste.

This delicious strawberry soda float recipe is a great treat on Valentine’s Day.

Very easy to make and it tastes great.

Other family recipes have been mostly translated or explained so they make sense to anyone, but not this one. Lu says, “I had to figure out how to make them work from these instructions…” Good luck to the brave one(s) who go to the trouble to attempt them.

Great recipe for camping/scouting.

Select your favorite cheese & sliced meat, place in bread or French rolls, wrap in foil & heat.

Eggs & salsa on a tortilla. Yum, yum.

Try this one. It’s fun to look at; fun to eat.

Look ma, no pan! Eat the eggs right out of the orange shell! This is great recipe for camping.

This is great for camping/scouting.

These are fun for camping/scouting.

God bless America! These are great for camping/scouting.

Cook Time: 15 minutes Servings: 15 Submitted by Martha INGREDIENTS 1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced French or Vienna bread 1/4 cup sliced or chopped ripe olives 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion tops or chives 1/2 pound ground beef 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 […]

Submitted by Steve INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup molasses 1 egg DIRECTIONS 1. In medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. 2. In […]

Submitted by quickchef INGREDIENTS 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix 1/2 cup melted butter 1 cup chocolate chips 14 ounces caramels 2 cups nuts DIRECTIONS Prepare cake mix as directed and pour 1/2 of mix into greased 9×13 inch pan. Melt caramels with the butter and milk in microwave or over low heat, stirring constantly. […]

So fast, easy & tasty. Try a variety of cheeses.

A Christmas morning tradition

Use as a dessert or salad for a crowd. A Thanksgiving Day treat.

If you like salmon, this is a quick and simple way to create a delicious and nutritious main dish.

Fast and easy.

Great recipe with no eggs.