Over the holidays, the Nordic Needle staff baked up a storm. One of the much anticipated treats came from Gwen, who is in Bookkeeping. I hope you enjoy these as much as we did! Miniature Peanut Butter Treats 1/2 c butter, softened 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 c creamy […]
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Deluxe Potato Bake
This next recipe can be made ahead and frozen for when you need a good comfort food. My mother, Audrey Rowe, used this recipe a lot. Deluxe Potato Bake 3 12-ounce packages of frozen hash browns (I use the cubed) 1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup melted butter (keep them separated) 1 teaspoon salt 1/4teaspoon pepper […]
Cheese Roll
Very rarely will we get a response on a recipe. Imagine our surprise when we got several emails about the Chipped Beef Recipe. Janet said "it was one of the favorites I would eat at Grandma’s house. Had forgotten about it so have put the chipped beef on my grocery list…." Candi adds frozen green […]
Lucia Buns (Lussekatter)
Last newsletter I mentioned St. Lucia day which was December 13th. One of the ladies in our local Swedish culture club makes the Lucia Buns for her college students. I asked if I could have her recipe. Joy said that the recipe she is sharing is from a Swedish immigrant woman that she met at […]
Sweet and Salty Pumpkin Seeds
SWEET AND SALTY PUMPKIN SEEDS NOTE: You can start with fresh pumpkin seeds that have been cleaned, rinsed and patted dry. Heat your oven to 300 degrees and spread the seeds on a baking sheet. Bake them until dry throughout, about 50 to 60 minutes. Or you can start with pre-roasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds. […]
Think Pink Cranberry Salad
Keeping with the Think Pink theme for October, here is a quick cranberry salad that can be made ahead and frozen! It is really pretty when it is sliced. THINK PINK CRANBERRY SALAD 2 three-ounce packages light cream cheese, softened 2 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons lite mayonnaise 1/2 pint whipping cream 1 can (16 ounces) […]