what’s cooking?

I was recently invited to a women’s gathering at church and asked to bring a “covered dish.”  Hee … kinda like that term … “covered dish.”

Anyhoo.

I was a tad excited to put some things together!  Actually … I think I was a tad excited to have a reason to put some things together!

Anyhoo {again}.  I thought I’d share the recipes with y’all!

This one is fairly easy … and pretty tasty too … don’t let the ingredient list fool ya!

Cocktail Meatballs:
1 jar of chili sauce
1 jar of water {in empty chili sauce jar}
1 medium can of sauerkraut
1 medium can of whole cranberries
3/4 cup of brown sugar
40-50 meatballs {I use frozen turkey meatballs, but knock yourself out if you have time to make from scratch}

In medium pot, stir together chili sauce, water, sauerkraut, cranberries, and brown sugar until cooked through.  Pour over meatballs in a slowcooker and cook on low for a few hours until cooked through.  Or cook on high for less time.  Use your own Betty Crocker judgement on that one! :)

These little suckers are the tastiest-easiest-ever things to make!  Like literally, 10 minutes and you’ve got a tray full of deliciousness!  Directions found here.

And these?  These my friends are just sinful.  A sinful pan of butter + caramel goodness.  A sinful treat that’ll have you coming back for more … trust me!  Recipe found here.

10 Comments

  1. Jessica Lynette July 19, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Mmm – that all looks fantastic!!
    I am going to have to try those meatballs out soon. There’s something homey and fantastic about meatballs!!

    And, should you ever need a “reason” to be baking, I sacrificially offer you my mail box ;)

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  2. Karri July 19, 2011 at 10:36 am

    he he he. “covered dish”…such a church basement lady type of word that I grew up with. too funny!!

    yeah – i can eat a vat of those pretzel pecan things. a friend of mine makes them for our christmas cookie exchange and i hoard them for myself.

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  3. Beth July 19, 2011 at 12:06 pm

    Hey there! I remember those meatballs! I still have your recipe for the hunt! Every year they ask for them:) Those others look yummy too!

    Being invited to a prayer group? Priceless……. So glad those women are going to get the chance to meet such a wonderful, beautiful woman just a little better:) Enjoy your gathering, but really they are the ones who are lucky to meet you! Love and Prayers to you my friend.
    Beth

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  4. shelly-cookies&cups July 19, 2011 at 12:14 pm

    Thanks for the link back and so glad you liked the bars! They are my favorites :)

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  5. Dawn Thompson July 19, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    Really interesting sounding recipe, chili and cranberries? Hmm definitely going to have to breakout the crockpot and try it !

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  6. Katie July 19, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    Hi Tracie!
    Thanks for sharing my link :) How exciting! My viewers doubled because of you, yesss! Hope you and your family are doing well, good thoughts and prayers sent your way!

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  7. heather July 19, 2011 at 8:37 pm

    covered dish sounds southern too me…well and church lady like Karri said, but in a cute way!

    still make the meatballs all the time…easy and yummy!!!

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  8. Michelle July 19, 2011 at 9:23 pm

    Everything looks so good! I have to ask is that a place mat that you are showing the food on or a towel? I love it! I see Old Salem written on it, they have the best bakery and their little town is a great place to take the kids especially around Christmas time. We go often. Hope you are doing well!

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  9. dawn July 20, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    yum!!!!!!!!
    i love those middle candies :) choc & pretzels, sweet & salty. love!

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  10. Cup of Goodness July 24, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    The meatballs sound delish! I also love the looks of the pretzel combo treats. I may have to try those today or tomorrow. ;) Yummo!

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