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 8 servings

• 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
• .5 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
• .125 tsp salt
• 6.5 cups hot water (start with 5 adding more to desired taste)
• Miniature marshmallows

Steps

1. In a large saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Over medium heat, slowly stir in water. Heat through, stirring occasionally. DO NOT BOIL. Top with marshmallows, if desired. You can keep this in the crock pot all day. It's great for Christmas. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Mix well and reheat before using. Add powdered sugar for sweetening to taste.

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Description

These were served at Stephanie's wedding reception.

Ingredients for 30 servings

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 8 oz sour cream
• 4 oz can chopped black olives
• 4 oz can diced green chiles
• 1 cup finely grated Cheddar cheese
• Sliced green onions
• 6 large tortillas (assorted color/flavors)

Steps

1. Mix all ingredients except tortillas together. Spread onto tortillas. Roll up tightly and wrap in handi-wrap. Chill 4-6 hours. Slice and serve.

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Ingredients for 8 servings

• 2 large avocados-diced
• 3 Roma tomatoes-diced
• 3 tbsp purple onions-minced
• 1 can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
• Newman's Own Oil and Vinegar dressing

Optional ingredients

• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Chili powder
• Cayenne pepper
• Black beans in place of black-eyed-peas

Steps

1. Gently toss with as much dressing as you want. Serve with tortilla chip. So yummy!

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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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A holiday family favorite!

Ingredients for 8 servings

• 11 oz cream cheese
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 small onion-chopped
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Seafood cocktail sauce
• Imitation crab meat

Steps

1. Soften cream cheese. Add lemon juice, onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Spread in a shallow dish or pie plate. Top with cocktail sauce and then shredded crab meat. Refrigerate and serve with crackers.

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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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