Orange Nut Bread
My grandma used to make Orange Nut Bread every Christmas. I like to make it every year to think of her, and to use as a holiday food gift. The orange flavor and pecans are perfect paired with a nice cup of warm tea.
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Skip to contentMy grandma used to make Orange Nut Bread every Christmas. I like to make it every year to think of her, and to use as a holiday food gift. The orange flavor and pecans are perfect paired with a nice cup of warm tea.
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My mom makes these Buttery Pecan Tarts almost every Christmas. They are so yummy, with a buttery, cream cheese shell, and then more butter in the sweet pecan filling. They practically melt in your mouth! Perfect for the upcoming holiday season.
I like to make these tarts when I’m looking for party finger foods or even for a church potluck such as a Christmas decorating party! Or a Holiday tea party! No matter how you decide to celebrate this holiday season, you’ll want to try making these delicious tarts for your friends and family.
Plus, pecans are often readily available in November, and this recipe is perfect for using some of those freshly cracked yummy nuts. Check out my Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whipped Cream for another recipe that is great for using freshly cracked pecans.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Gather all your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table. Coat two mini muffin pans with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and cream cheese until incorporated. Add in all-purpose flour. Mix well. Place the dough in a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Chill dough for 20-30 minutes.
Divide dough into fourths and then roll each into six balls. Place one ball in each cup of the prepared mini muffin pans. Use your fingers or a tart tamper to form the dough along the sides of the pan.
In a medium bowl, combine large egg, granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans. Mix well.
Fill tart shells 2/3 full. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until delicately browned.
Allow to cool for 10 minutes and then remove from pan to a wire cooling rack.
This recipe will make 24 tarts.
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Mozzarella Cheese Sticks may take a little bit of time, and can be messy, but believe me, these cheese sticks will rival any you’ve eaten at a restaurant. The breaded crust is seasoned to perfection, and then you bite into the melted ooey-gooey cheesy yumminess. Ahhhh. Your taste buds are in heaven. So good!
The last time I made this recipe, I had my granddaughter (who is 7) help me. Having that extra hand to work through the breading steps was incredibly helpful! So, I encourage you to have a friend or family member help you, too. It makes the process go more quickly, and is less messy.
In a medium bowl, combine eggs and water, whisking until frothy.
On a large plate, pour out the bread crumbs. On a second plate, mix together flour, cornstarch, garlic salt, and seasoned salt.
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
Working through these steps is where my granddaughter was a big help. She was in charge of coating the cheese sticks in the bread crumbs. So, I did steps 1-4, using one hand for the flour, and one for the egg wash.
Then I’d place the gooey cheese sticks on the plate of bread crumbs for her to cover. She used a spoon and managed to get through the process with very little mess.
Set the breaded cheese sticks on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with all cheese sticks.
Place the baking sheet in your freezer for 20 minutes. After twenty minutes, you may opt to place the cheese sticks in a freezer bag for using later. The cheese sticks will keep in your freezer for 2-3 months.
When ready to cook, heat a Dutch oven with enough oil to fill 5-6 inches deep. Deep fry cheese sticks 3-4 at a time, cooking for 30-40 seconds until deep golden brown at 350-365 degrees. (Remove if cheese starts to splatter in oil.) Be sure to bring oil back to desired temperature between batches.
You may keep the cheese sticks warm at a low temperature in your oven until ready to serve. Serve warm with your favorite Mariana Sauce. This recipe makes 12 sticks.
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