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Cori

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Cajun Cake

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 pound butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut


  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, 1 1/2 cup sugar, salt and baking soda. Add eggs, pineapple and juice. Mix at low speed until well blended.
  3. Pour batter into prepared 9x13 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. Have topping ready when cake is done.
  4. To Make Topping: In a saucepan, combine milk, 3/4 cup sugar and butter. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add pecans and coconut and combine. Remove from heat.
  5. When cake comes out of the oven, Pour on the topping and carefully spread on while cake is still hot.
Ok Ok I'm busted... I had to use my cheat sheet for this one. It's a heavy moist cake when done but it's yummy! Bon Appetit!
 

Cori

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The cake recipe sounds delish, Cori. I have to make that for Christmas dinner.

It really is delicious..much to my hip's dismay. Once you start eating it, its really hard to stop, consider yourself warned. :p Let me know how you liked it.

I too am planning to make one for Christmas dinner this year. (Having Christmas dinner early this year with family, due to hubby having to work). We'll be celebrating Christmas Sunday night.
 

Cori

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Oh my, I think I ate too much. :p Just wanted to let everyone know my family Christmas dinner was a smashing success. I cooked for two days. Told the family a lot of love along with a little *itching went into those pots. :lol:

We had:
Ham
Turkey
Cornbread Dressing
Fresh Green Beans
Corn
Hot buttered bread
Candied Yams

Dessert was:
Cajun Cake
Homemade Fudge
Xmas cookies
Apple pie *store bought
Chocolate pie *store bought

Baking pies are not my strong point but everything else was delicious and everyone had a great time.
 

Mary Kay

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This recipe is for New Years, traditional fare around here. Served with black beans and rice. (black eyed peas if you must!).


CUBAN ROAST PORK
5 to 6 lb. pork roast
12 oz. frozen orange juice
12 oz. lemon juice
12 oz. red wine
Salt and pepper
5 bay leafs
Oregano

Make slits all over roast and insert pieces of fresh garlic. Marinate overnight in orange juice, wine and lemon juice, black pepper, salt and oregano; roast the pork in the marinade. Any remaining marinade can be served over white rice and on slices of pork if first brought to a boil for 10 minutes before using.
 

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So is everyone ready for Christmas? Everything is done around here..and please somebody tell me why they stuck 2 Holidays so close together? That means twice the cleaning..twice the cooking and did I mention twice the cleaning..then cleanup when everyone leaves! You would think the house would stay clean 1 month!:confused: Sorry ..I went on a rant there!

Anyway The gifts are wrapped and the food is bought, My son arrived tonight and the rest won't make it til Christmas afternoon. We are doing Christmas in shifts as my son has a security job on Christmas night! Oh well he's working. that's good news.

I hope everyone's Holifay is just wonderful!

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rocketvapor

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I have 2 whole weeks off this year, so I've finally gotten around to some serious household duties. I've cleaned out closets and have a HUGE pile of clothes and household stuff for Goodwill. I'm still cleaning the house - I do my spring cleaning at Christmas - go figure! I still have to finish the windows, inside and out, and I've finally finished cleaning out my file cabinet. I must have spent 2 hours shredding old stuff!

Tomorrow, I'll put the brisket on at 6 am, then hit the bathroom. Yes - I clean bathrooms on Christmas day! Then, I'll clean the bird cage, then set out seed for the wild birds and bread and crackers for the squirrels. Everybody eats at my house on Christmas day! Then, if the weather cooperates, there are petunias that need to get planted, and weeds to pull. It may rain here tomorrow, so maybe I'll do laundry instead while watching "A Christmas Story" on TNT until my head explodes! I love that movie!

Whatever I do, I'll pause before dinner, pour a nice glass of red wine, and take a break to think about how lucky I am and those who aren't so lucky. I complain about house cleaning, but I'm lucky to have a house to clean. The dishes need to be washed, but they once held food to fill my belly. I will sleep well tomorrow night, with a belly full of food, and a warm and clean house.

I have a good job, and some money put aside for emergencies. Not a lot, but enough. And that's enough.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and season's greetings to you whatever your persuasion. I look forward to chatting with you soon. Best wishes!

Rocket
 

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So that's where you've been-Missed you on the forums-Take care and Happy Holidays RV.


I have 2 whole weeks off this year, so I've finally gotten around to some serious household duties. I've cleaned out closets and have a HUGE pile of clothes and household stuff for Goodwill. I'm still cleaning the house - I do my spring cleaning at Christmas - go figure! I still have to finish the windows, inside and out, and I've finally finished cleaning out my file cabinet. I must have spent 2 hours shredding old stuff!

Tomorrow, I'll put the brisket on at 6 am, then hit the bathroom. Yes - I clean bathrooms on Christmas day! Then, I'll clean the bird cage, then set out seed for the wild birds and bread and crackers for the squirrels. Everybody eats at my house on Christmas day! Then, if the weather cooperates, there are petunias that need to get planted, and weeds to pull. It may rain here tomorrow, so maybe I'll do laundry instead while watching "A Christmas Story" on TNT until my head explodes! I love that movie!

Whatever I do, I'll pause before dinner, pour a nice glass of red wine, and take a break to think about how lucky I am and those who aren't so lucky. I complain about house cleaning, but I'm lucky to have a house to clean. The dishes need to be washed, but they once held food to fill my belly. I will sleep well tomorrow night, with a belly full of food, and a warm and clean house.

I have a good job, and some money put aside for emergencies. Not a lot, but enough. And that's enough.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and season's greetings to you whatever your persuasion. I look forward to chatting with you soon. Best wishes!

Rocket
 
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