Thursday, December 19, 2013

Dooger's Clam Chowder

1 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup half and half
1/2 cup whipping cream
4  6oz cans minced clams (drain 3 of the cans, but reserve
     the juice from the fourth can)
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
freshly ground WHITE pepper

Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until done.
Drain.  Transfer potatoes to a bowl and slightly mash.
Scald half and half and cream but do not boil.  Add potatoes,
clams, and reserved clam juice.  Add seasoning.  Bring to a
boil and serve.

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispies

2 cups Rice Krispies
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup peanut butter
2 pounds white chocolate chips

In a large bowl, combine cereal, peanuts and marshmallows.  In a microwave-safe
bowl, melt chocolate and peanut butter (On high for one minute, then in 30 second
intervals until fully melted).  Stir chocolate into cereal mixture.  Mix will be slightly
runny.  Drop by spoonfuls onto waxed paper.  Let set until firm (about 2 hours).

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Ambrosia Salad

1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 can pineapple chunks, drained
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup sour cream
sliced maraschino cherries for garnish

Drain fruit well.  Stir all together.  Garnish with cherries.  Chill for several hours before serving