Well friends, we have once again eaten way too much and had too much Thanksgiving fun. A feast fit for a king; expanding our waistline with every bite of turkey and dressing. With family and friends at the forefront we gathered to share in the blessings that have been bestowed upon us. Blessings of health,
Recipe for Sandy’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sandy’s chocolate chip cookies are world-famous! OK, it’s mostly the Gerlach family that gets to enjoy these cookies, but eventually they’ll undoubtedly become world-famous.
Sandy is Dr. Chip’s sister and she has been baking these cookies as presents for birthdays, holidays, and other random occasions for years. When she visits the
Sandy’s Holiday Meatballs
A holiday favorite at Gerlach family Christmas’.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup water
3 tbs minced onion
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1 cup Heinz Chili Sauce
1 cup grape jelly
Preparation
Combine first 7 ingredients.
Form into 60 bite sized meatballs using a rounded teaspoon for each.
Place in a shallow
The Molly Molar Menu of Thanksgiving Fare has been released!
As we previously mentioned, this year we asked our staff to bring in their favorite Thanksgiving Dinner recipes. Below are links to their individual recipes.
You will also find links to recipes from some of our patients. If you would like to have your recipes included, leave
Ann Marie’s Thanksgiving Stuffing
Ingredients
1-stick butter
1-loaf bread (any kind)
3-small onions
3/4-bunch celery
1-bunch fresh parsley
1-lb ground chuck
Bells poultry seasoning
Preparation
Melt butter over medium heat. Chop onions,celery and parsley. Cook until tender
Cooking Instructions
Cut up bread into 1-” pieces/cubes
Place in a large bowl then add celery,onions and parsley mix thoroughly.
Place pan back on stove and cook ground chuck. Add cooked chuck
Recipe for Edith Marie’s Cranberry Salad
Ingredients
Cranberry Salad
1 pound package fresh cranberries
1 can crushed pineapple and juice (1lb. 4 oz.)
1 orange
2 cups sugar
3 oz. package raspberry jello
1 cup hot water
Orange Soft Topping
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup of sugar
2 tbsp. butter
juice of one orange
1/4 tsp. salt
1 large tbsp. flour
1 large carton Cool Whip
Preparation
Salad Portion
Put pineapple and juice in
Recipe for Chris’ Pumpkin Muffins
Ingredients
1 box of yellow cake mix
1 15 ounce can of pumpkin
Nuts ( if desired)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together dry cake mix and can of pumpkin.
Add nuts if desired.
Spoon cupcake batter into paper liners until 1/2 to 2/3 full.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Recipe for Strawberry Cream Pie a la Lindsey
Ingredients
½ pint whipping cream
2 cans sweeten condensed milk
2/3 cup lemon juice
½ tea. vanilla
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 package strawberry Danish dessert
1 pint strawberries
3 pie crusts
Preparation
Whip cream up then set aside.
Cream together milk, lemon juice, vanilla, and powdered sugar.
Fold whip cream into mixture and put in cool crusts.
Refrigerate until set.
Mix
Recipe for Dr. Chip’s Fancy Holiday Sauce
OK, so it’s not so fancy, but it’s still pretty good.
Ingredients:
Two cans of 16 oz. Ocean Spray (Kroger brand or Great Value brand from Walmart will substitute nicely) Jellied Cranberry Sauce
Lemon rind (about one ounce)
Utensils needed:
Flat bladed dinner knife
Small serving bowl
Large spoon
Can opener
How to prepare:
Open cans of cranberry sauce
Recipe for Alice’s Awesome Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
2 Cans of artichoke hearts (chopped and drained).
2 Cups of mayonnaise.
2 Cups Parmesan cheese (grated).
2-8 0z grated mozzarella cheese.
touch of garlic salt
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Use hand mixer to gently fold and combine ingredients.
Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees to a beautiful golden brown crown.
Serve warm
