Chocolate Chess Pie

"This is a very rich pie, so we generally only have it on very special occasions, like on Thanksgiving and Christmas"~ Marilyn

1 stick butter
1/4 c. milk
1 Tbs. flour or cornmeal
1 tsp. vanilla
2 sq. unsweetened chocolate
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/4 c. sugar

Melt butter and chocolate. Add sugar, then eggs,milk,flour, and vanilla. Mix well and pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake at 325 for 40 minutes.

Kari's Favorite Sweet Potato Casserole

I did not used to like sweet potatoes, but when I tried this recipe, it won me over! Sweet Potato Casserole is a staple at Thanksgiving in our family, and I like to use this recipe all throughout the fall and winter, too! ~ Kari

3/4 c. sugar
4 c. sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 c. melted margarine
2/3 c. canned milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. vanilla

Topping:
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. flour
1/3 c. melted margarine

Mix first 7 ingredients. Place in 9x13 casserole dish. In another bowl, combing the remaining ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle on top of potatoes. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.

Ambrosia Salad

"This is our family's holiday fruit salad. It's a must for Thanksgiving and Christmas" ~ Marilyn

1 can crushed pineapple
1 can mandarin oranges
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 cans fruit cocktail
1 cup coconut
1 (10oz.) pkg miniature marshmallows

Drain Fruit. Combine all ingredients and refrigerate until serving time.