I Finally Made It!

This Christmas I was able to attempt for the first time a very, very famous, yummy cherry cheesecake recipe that is a tradition on my mother's side.

I have childhood memories of all the Staniewicz men fighting over who ate the most, who gets the last piece, and so on. My grandfather, uncles, father, cousins and brothers have begged for this cheesecake from my grandmother every holiday season. Sadly, ever since my grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's quite a few years back, no one has really made the effort to make the cheesecake much.

For some odd reason, I thought this bad boy was difficult! To my surprise, it was sooooo easy! I must say for my first attempt, it turned out just the way I remembered it!
It was amazing, and my hubby got to experience for the first time why all the men on my family whine every holiday for it! I have a feeling it will now become one of our traditions.

Sadly enough, I can't give the recipe away! It's top secret, so
you'll just have to get lucky one day and enjoy it with our family someday!
Just wanted to share!

Aunt's Zucchini Casserole

Ingrediants:

3 medium zucchini sliced
1 8 oz cream cheese
1 onion chopped
1 stick butter
garlic
Hi Ho Crackers

Directions:

Saute' sliced zucchini, onion, and butter together. Slowly add in cream cheese once you see zucchini is cooked. Mix well until cream cheese is melted. Place in safe oven dish. Cook for 20 minutes on 350 degrees. Remove & add crackers crumbled on top. Place back in oven for 15 more minutes.

Review:

This is my aunt Lisa's recipe that she often makes during the holidays. It is delicious. Again another great side dish for any meal & easy to prepare!

Mama's Squash Casserole

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Ingredients:

2 lbs cooked & sliced squash
1 stick butter, melted
3 cups Pepperidge Farm® Corn Bread Stuffing
1/2 pint sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 large carrot, grated
1 small onion, grated
2 tablespoon chopped pimento

Directions:

Mix butter & dressing together. Reserve 1/2 of this mixture for topping in separate bowl.

Combine cooked squash, 1/2 dressing, sour cream, chicken soup, carrot, onion, & pimento. Mix well & place in oven safe dish. Top mixture with the 1/2 dressing that was reserved.

Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Review: This is my momma's yummy recipe! It always reminds me of the holidays. It's a great dish to serve up if you don't want plan 'ol stuffing & some veggies in your diet. You can add zucchini too, but I never really have. Even though it's not the holidays right now, this recipe would still go good with some chicken on the side with salad. Do it up! You'll love it!