Giblet Gravy

Ingredients:
1 stick margarine
2 level Tablespoons flour
2 or 3 cups chicken broth
2 chopped hard boiled eggs
Giblets from turkey ( or I use 3 chicken thighs for mine)
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Precook chicken either giblets or thighs. Debone it and chop up,
In a heavy boiler place margarine.
Melt over low heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
Pour in broth.
Add giblets or chicken and eggs.
Boil on low heat until the righ consistency
Serve over dressing

Stock Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients:
2 cups vinegar
2 cups catsup
4 teaspoon garlic salt
4 tablespoons salt
1/2 pound butter
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 teaspoon paprika
6 teaspoons pepper
2 cups tomato juice
4 Bay Leaves
1 teaspoon Oregano
2 cups water
Directions:
Cook all ingredients together on medium heat.
This is a good all around BBQ sauce. It can be stored in refrigerator for a long time
If you want it hotter add more pepper.

This recipe came from my old neighbor that is no longer with us--Mr. Marvin Epps. He use to be the best when it came to cooking BBQ. Those of you from Statham will remember him when he cooked for Seagraves Resturant (where John's applicances is now) many years ago--when I was in grammer school.

Decorator Icing

Ingredients:
3 large egg whites at Room Temperature
1 to 1 1/2 packages confecitoner's sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter

Directions:
In small bowl, combine egg whites, 1 package of sugar and cream of tarter.
Beat at high speed until icing is stiff.
If not stiff, add more sugar.
Place a sheet of plastic wrap directly on icing surface to keep from drying out.
Makes 2 cups.

Milk Chocolate Frosting

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons Margarine
2 tablespoons Cocoa
1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:
Melt margarine in medium saucepan.
Stir in cocoa until dissolved.
Add sugar, milk and vanilla.
Stir until smooth.
Add more milk if necessary to make a soft
spreading consistency.
This recipe makes enough to frost a 9 X 13" pan of brownies or cake.

Easy Frosting

Ingredients:
2 cups Powdered Sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (clear works better)
2 to 4 tablespoons milk

Directions:
Combine powdered sugar, shortening and vanilla in a small bowl.
Add enough milk to make a smooth frosting.
Add cake coloring for colored frosting.

Homemade pastry tube
Use a resealable plastic sandwich bag. Fill it
halfway with frosting then close it up.
Cut a tiny hole in one corner.