Mama LOVES A Good Burger!

Oh how I LOVE a good burger!

In Texas we grill our burgers outside and then bring them inside

to dress them up nice and pretty!

My hubby always laughs at me because by the time

he has finished his burger I am about done "fixin" mine up!

Usually I like mayo and mustard on my buns but every

now and then I like some special Texas sauce!

My special Texas sauce tastes a little like the sauce from

In N Out

Just a little.

Here is my recipe………

Texas Special Sauce

1/2 Cup Olive Oil Mayo

1 1/2 T Ketchup

1 T Apple Cider Vinegar

3 t  Sweet Pickle Relish

3 t chopped white onion

1 drop of Tabasco

Stir it up, chill and then slap it on a burger bun! Good on burgers, chicken, and even shrimp poboy sandwiches! 

YUM!!

Baby Cakes

Baby Girl #2 Can BAKE A cake!

I mean REALLY BAKE a cake!

She made her very first wedding cake!

It turned out beautiful, tasty and so very moist.

It was all from scratch.

She tried out three recipes and had a taste test.

I was so proud of her! She baked it the day before 

and decorated it the morning of the wedding so it

would be fresh and perfect!

It was a LONG drive to the venue

but the cake made it safe and sound!

Vanilla cake from scratch!

One layer at a time!

Buttercream Frosting

3 Layers!

Here she is with her cake at the wedding!

Pretty girl

Pretty Cake

Proud Mama

Mama Gets Her Christmas Craft On

So what can a mama and her baby girl do with some 

old jars, old books, ribbon and miniature Christmas trees?

 A LOT

says 

Mama

A LOT!

Miniature Trees - Dollar Store

Ribbon - Mama's Closet

Old Glass Jars - Mama'a Garage

Old Books - Mama'a Basement

Mama 

is

a

HOARDER

YES

SHE 

IS

Sad but true!

How cute are these little guys?

Way Cute

says

Mama

Hot glue the trees in place.

Add a little shredded book pages 

or 

fake snow

Put the lid on nice 

and 

tight

AND

YOUR DONE!

Not a creature was stirring

not even 

a

Mama

Peace Out

Sausage Crescent Rolls

This is an all-time favorite at
Mama Holli's house.

ALL THE TIME
ALL DAY

It is a tradition to serve these
Christmas morning

while we open our gifts but this recipe is not reserved
only for special occasions!

These puppies also make a wonderful

manly appetizer!

The menfolk just love to munch
on these while standing in front
of the TV watching some
kind of sporting event.
I pull them out of the freezer and zap
in the microwave for a quick kiddo breakfast.

The best thing about this recipe is that

it can be made ahead and frozen
until ready to use!

HOLD ON COWGIRLS....

Here we go!

 Easy Ingredients

1 pound of mild pork sausage

(This Texas Mama uses only Jimmy Dean)

2 cans of crescent rolls

(Pillsbury - YUM)

1 block of cream cheese, softened

(Philadelphia - Going for it - No fat free)

Sausage Crescent Rolls

Brown and drain sausage. Add cream cheese to sausage.  Spray baking sheet.  Open rolls but do not separate triangles.  You will make 2 loaves from these rolls.  Place 4 triangles together on a baking sheet.  Press out the perforated holes to seal as one piece. (Now you can buy them in sheets but either will work) Spread half of the sausage mixture on top.  Cover with the remaining 4 triangles pressed together.  With your finger press all around the edges to seal the top and bottom pieces of dough.  Repeat the procedure to make the second loaf. 

Mama Denise in Texas brushes egg whites over the tops of the loaves and  sprinkles poppy seed over the egg whites. I don't do that step but if you feel like being a little fancy then go for it!  Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees.  Slice loaves and serve hot.  You may let them cool on a wire rack and place them single layer in a Ziploc bag and freeze.  No need to thaw just reheat on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes at 325 degrees. 

I like to spice this up a bit and I add 

1 Tbs. green chilies 

and 1/3 cup of pepper jack cheese 

to the sausage and cream cheese! 

WAIT!

If you have discovered this recipe while looking for 

Superbowl super food then you will want this 

QUESO recipe too! 

It is ridiculously fattening and worth the calories!

Either way it is delicious!
WAIT!
If you like this recipe then
you need this next recipe as well!

Go HERE 
for the 
Drunken Cheese Tray
and 
Go HERE 
for the 
Triple C Rolls

Hey Good Lookin! Whatcha Got Cookin!

Look What's Cookin Today!
Magic Fire Crackers!
Mama Liz from El Paso, Texas 
gave this recipe 
to Mama Nancy and 
Mama Nancy gave it to 
little old ME!
Whipped it up last night 
and 
WOW! MAGIC!
My new favorite crackers!

Start with a box of 
 wheat or white saltines.
Line them up in rows in a 9x13 
Tupperware container.
Or in a large Ziplock Bag.

Whisk together:

1 package of Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing Mix

1 1/2 Cups Canola Oil

2 tsps. Garlic Powder

1-2 tsps. Cayenne Pepper

2 Tbs. Dried Red Pepper Flakes

Pour over crackers!

Cover tightly and flip!
Yes I said FLIP!

Flip again after 5 minutes!

Do this for half an hour, 

flipping every 5 minutes!

Open and serve immediately or store 
in same container for up to a week.  
I know what you are thinking.....
NO they are NOT SOGGY!
They are magically dry and yummy!  
Serve with cheese, dip, soups, or even Brie! 
 Last night my kids just scooped 
them up and munched them 
down without any dip!
Fun and Easy!
Not crazy about Saltines?
Try it with Oyster Crackers!

Here is another BIG HIT at Mama's house!



Sausage Cheese Crescent Rolls!

Click HERE!

Nutty Talk

Sammy Squirrel

I like most people enjoy nuts.  So I guess we have that in common with squirrels.  
After doing a little research on the critters I found that we mama's secretly 
desire a genetic factor that squirrels possess.

Squirrels eyes are located high, and on each side of 
their head. This allows them a wide field of vision, 
without turning their head. 

Even though we claim to have eyes in the back of our heads to explain our supervision, we all know this is just another "mama lie" we pull out when needed. 

Definition of a "mama lie": A story fabricated to assist a mama in slightly manipulating the truth, coercing children, avoiding distasteful chores, and basically just getting what we want.

Today I would like to share a nutty recipe with you.

Mr. Yeager's Famous Pralines

1 Box Light Brown Sugar

1 Cup Whipping Cream

2 Tbs White Karo Syrup

2 Cups Chopped Pecans

1 Tbs Butter

Mix sugar,cream, and Karo in a 2 quart microwavable bowl.

Is this beautiful or what?

Cook in microwave on HIGH for 8-10 minutes.

Add butter and pecans.  Beat with a spoon until smooth.  It will take on a glassy look when ready.  Use 2 teaspoons to drop on cookie sheet lined with waxed paper.  Let the pralines set up for about 30 minutes or until hard.  Transfer to a container and keep in the refrigerator until ready to eat.  

These are so easy and yummy!  

Mr. Yeager says they will only taste good 

if after preparing them 

you stand back and yell,

"Gig Em Aggies! Whoop!" 

 It is nutty but it does work!  

Thank you Mr. Yeager!