Crites Family Stuff

Ingredients for 9 servings

• 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
• 14 oz can chicken broth
• 20 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• .5 cup butter

Steps

1. In a saucepan, bring tomatoes and broth to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add basil and sugar. Reduce heat to low, stir in cream and butter. Cook until butter is melted. If desired, blend with hand blender until smooth.

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Ingredients for 4 servings

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 6 cups large marshmallows
• 2 bags microwave popcorn

Steps

1. Melt butter. Add brown sugar, then add marshmallows. Stir until marshmallows are melted. Add popped corn.

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Description

These can be used for garnishing pies and desserts, as well as for delicious snacking.

Ingredients for 8 servings

• 1 (6-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
• 20 pecan halves, toasted

Steps

1. Microwave chocolate morsels in a microwave-safe bowl on HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring at 30-second intervals.
2. Dip half of each pecan in melted chocolate. Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. Let cool completely. Store in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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