Old-fashioned Popcorn Balls

These are a family tradition; I remember being at my grandfather's at Christmas time and enjoying these; as well my cousins and I made these as favors to hand out at my grampy's 90th birthday party. They are old fashioned; and if you don't like molasses you won't enjoy these - but for most, they are amazing!

Ingredients:

2 quarts popped popcorn
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

Place popcorn in a large bowl and set aside. Two microwave bags work well for a batch. Make sure you remove the unpopped kernels.

In a heavy saucepan, combine molasses, sugar, water, vinegar and butter. Cook, without stirring, over medium heat until the mixture hairs.

Add baking soda, stirring, remove from heat and immediately pour over popcorn. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until well coated.

When cool enough to handle, coat palms with butter and quickly shape into balls. Enjoy!

Freezes well.

LLW

Waffles

An easy and quick waffle recipe, sure to please everyone! I try and make batches to freeze; 20 will fit into a large ziplock (of the size that my waffle maker does them- yours may be different).

Ingredients:

2 eggs
3/4 cup of milk
2 tbsp oil
1 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

In a medium bowl, beat the eggs until thick, add milk and oil. Add the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Pour 1/3 cup of batter into the center of the hot waffle plate. Cook following directions of your waffle iron. Yields 6 waffles on my iron.

Enjoy!

LLW

Cabbage Roll Casserole

This is a great dish; if you love cabbage! Also, quick and easy!

Ingredients:

1 lb lean ground beef
1 chopped onion
Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
1 tablespoon of Worcester Sauce
1 can of Campbell's soup (Heinz does not cut it)
1 cup of water
3/4 cup of instant rice
3-4 cups of coarsely cut cabbage
Cheese to top

Directions:

Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit.

Brown the hamburger, add the onions, salt, pepper, garlic powder and worchester sauce while cooking.

Once cooked, add the soup, water and rice - mix well.

Place the cabbage in the bottom of your baking dish and pour mixture over top. Top with grated cheese. Bake for 30 minutes and voila!