Alys Jane’s Bean Puffs

Puffs:Red Kidney Beans1/4 Cup SugarSalt & Pepper to TasteSweet bread doughSauce:1 Cup Sugar1 Cup CreamFrom the kitchen of Sandi Smith The bean part: Cook red kidney beans until tender, of course, and mash them with some sugar, salt and pepper to taste. To a half...

Ronish Almond Roca

1 Pound Butter3 Cups Sugar3 Cups Whole Almonds1 1/2 Hershey Chocolate Bar (Large)1 Package Sliced Almonds   From the kitchen of Sandi Smith Melt butter in cast iron skillet and add sugar. Cook on medium to medium high heat and stir constantly. When mixture...

Dark Caramels

2 Cups Sugar1 1/2 Cup Light Corn Syrup1 Cup Milk1 Cup Heavy Cream1 Cup Butter3 Squares Chocolate1 1/2 Cups Walnuts2 Tsp. Vanilla  From the kitchen of Sandi Smith Add all but vanilla and boil until hard ball stage 232-238 ° in higher...

Caramels

2 Cups Sugar1 Cup Brown Sugar1 Cup Light Corn Syrup1 Cup Heavy Cream1 Cup Milk1 Cup Butter1 1/2 Tsp. VanillaNuts (Optional)  From the kitchen of Sandi Smith Add all but vanilla and boil until firm ball stage 232-238 degrees in higher altitudes. Add...

Ardie’s Turtles

1 1/2 Pounds of Caramels (70)5 Tbsp. Cream3 3/4 Cups Whole Pecans1 1/2 Hershey Chocolate Bar (Large)1/2 Bar Paraffin  From the kitchen of Sandi Smith Melt caramels and cream in microwave. Add pecans and stir. Drop by teaspoon onto parchment paper...