2 cups of sugar⅔ cup butter or margarine 4 eggs1 Tbsp. vanilla extract2 cups chopped nuts (mostly pecans)2 cups flour⅓ cup cocoaDirections:Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add nuts and vanilla. Mix flour and …

“This is a family favorite and one of my go-tos for an easy party appetizer. The jalapeño cheese really gives the dip a kick”--Susan Baldwin, AthensIngredients  2 packages frozen chopped spinach ½ cup evaporated milk (canned)¼ cup margarine 2 Tbsp. …

“It’s an easy, no-bake, three-ingredient recipe that’s even better than the original and you don’t have to wait to order them!”--Alison Burnett, Gainesville Ingredients: 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers 1-10 oz. package Ghirardelli milk chocolate melting …

“My three sons eat up this pie in one sitting, but I imagine it’s even better for breakfast the next day!”Taylor Franklin, JeffersonINGREDIENTS: 2 Refrigerated store-bought pie crusts 5 Cups strawberries, hulled, thickly sliced ½ Cup sugar 5 Tbsp. …

Recipe submitted by GEORGIA HUDSON, HullINGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast (4-6 thin chicken breasts)2 cans sweet corn, drained1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream1/2 Tbsp. lime juice1 1/2 tsp. chili powder1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. …

“It’s rich and really easy to make. Every time I make it people ask for the recipe.” - Eleanor Casteel, Flowery BranchINGREDIENTS: 1 3.4 oz. package vanilla instant pudding mix 2 cups whole milk 1 package yellow cake mix 1 11 oz. package of …

"We served this at our Christmas party last year and everybody asked for the recipe!" Gina Polkinghorn, Commerce Cake Ingredients:1 cup self-rising flour 3/4 cup white sugar 3 tbsp. cocoa powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup whole milk 2 tsp. vanilla …

"Apple recipes remind me of my childhood growing up in Turin, Ga. in Coweta County. We would get off the school bus and we'd be so hungry we'd pick and eat Yates apples - the old-timey little hard apples." - Geraldine Johnson, …

"This dip is light and great for any time of the year or occasion. Whether you pair it with chips or a melba style toast, it is amazingly tasteful." - Heather Evans, GainesvilleIngredients16 oz. cream cheese, softened8 oz. pepper jack cheese, …

"I make this dish on holidays because my husband and grandkids love it. And, it’s easy to make so the grandkids can help." - Belinda Gail Paden, BufordIngredients1 cup self-rising flour1 cup pecans, chopped1 stick butter, softened1 8-oz. package of …

"I always clip the recipes from the JEMCO News so I thought I’d submit one. My dear Aunt Mary Ann always prepared this favorite for our family gatherings. It can be prepared the day before and refrigerated overnight to allow the flavors to blend …