Mon 13 Nov 2006
A while back Kathy (Matt’s mom) posted a comment with the recipes for Candied Yams and Fiesta Salad.
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I thought I’d post them on the main page in case some of you had missed the comment.
These are some of Matt’s favorite recepies and the Candied Yams would be a great addition to anyone’s Thanksgiving Dinner. Enjoy!
FANCY CANDIED YAMS
3 cups yams, drained (canned or fresh, cooked)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
Mix all the above together till smooth. Pour into a medium size (like 9”x13”) casserole dish.
Top with the following:
1 cup shredded coconut (if you are making this for Scott Lemmon, leave out the coconut – or Matt will give you a lecture about remembering what people like and don’t like)
1/2 cup chopped pecans (refer to advice above)
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup flour
Combine the above and spoon on top of the yam mixture.
Bake at 375 for 25 minutes.
FIESTA SALAD (Inspired by Matt Lemmon, Created by KereAna Buchanan)
Cooked chicken (KereAna suggests starting with a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store – smart girl!) – cut into bite size pieces
Mixed Spring Greens (lettuce blend)
Romaine Lettuce – chopped
Cilantro – one bunch, chopped
Cherry or Grape Tomatoes – halved or whole
Lime juice – equivalent of one whole lime
Sweet Corn – one small can
Grated Cheese – cheddar/jack blend
Black beans
Avocado – sliced or diced
Red or green pepper – chopped
Jicama – chopped
Top with:
Creamy Salsa Dressing
Cripsy Tortilla Strips
November 20th, 2006 at 8:13 pm
Another favorite Lemmon recipe:
People are always amazed at how pretty this is, and of course the kids love it. It’s easy, but just be sure you can be home for a couple of hours while it sets up. Matt you could make this to take for Thanksgiving dinner and everyone would be so impressed!
Aunt Patty’s Seven Layer Finger Jello
4 small packages jello – your choice of colors
6 packages Knox unflavored gelatin
1 can sweetened condensed milk (Eagle Brand)
Mix 1 package jello, 3/4 package Knox, and 1 cup boiling water. Cool to room temperature.
Poour into greased 9”x13” pan. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Mix 1 can sweetened condensed milk with 1 cup boiling water. Sprinkle 3 packages Knox into 1/2 cup cold water – let stand a few minutes, then add 1/2 cup boiling water to dissolve gelatin. Add gelatin to milk mixture, stir and cool to room temperature. Pour scant 1 cup of milk mixture over 1st layer of jello. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Repeat with next 3 jello flavors, alternating jello and milk mixture (microwaving the milk mixture slightly if it starts to set up before the last layer can be poured), alternating jello, milk, jello, milk, etc.
When set, cut into 2” squares and serve.
November 21st, 2006 at 6:16 pm
Another awesome recipe is that one dessert with the oreo crust and the whipped cream and the ice cream and the chocolate syrup… mmmmmm!
November 27th, 2006 at 1:29 am
[...] . •That the candied yams, which I made from a family recipe, turned out yummy •That Rachel’s brother, Joe, invited me to go work on the ranch with him •That I was able to learn so much about cows at the ranch on Friday •That I am able to be alive at this important moment in the history of mankind •That I decided to stay in Rapid City for a while to work on my photos and videos •That you visited my site! [...]