Thompson Girls' Recipes

3 c sugar 2 c corn syrup 1/2 c water (scant for softer chew) 1 t vanilla 1 t butter 3 egg whites 1 1/4 c nuts (optional for Charleston chew) Seperate egg whites and put them in mixer ready to mix. Do not start beating yet. Pre measure butter, vanilla and nuts to be ready to dump when needed. Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water to soft crack on the candy thermometer. (I start beating the egg whites at soft ball) Add slowly to well beaten egg whites. beat until heavy. Quickly add vanilla, butter and fold in nuts. Spread on well greased and flowered jelly roll sheet to 3/4 in thick. When cool wipe off grease with paper towel and cut into bite sized pieces. Dip in tempered milk chocolate for Charleston chew.

2 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c water 1/4 c white corn syrup (Karo) 1 lb butter Put pecans on butter greased jelly roll pan. Cook all together to soft crack on candy thermometer. Pour toffee on pecan pan. Let cool completely. Break into bite size pieces. Dip in tempered milk chocolate and coat in chopped pecans.

1 lb ground beef 2-3 stalks of celery minced  1 small onion minced 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1/4 c ketchup 1/4 c bbq sauce 1 T firmly packed brown sugar 1 t dry mustard 1 T Worcestershire sauce 1 T vinegar In a large skillet, brown ground beef, celery and onion. Drain the fat, who needs it?. Stir in remaining ingredients, simmer covered, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If Joes appear too runny, leave cover off and let moisture evaporate. Cook until it's the consistency you like for serving on hamburger buns.

These are the best hamburgers in the world. 2-3 lbs hamburger meat 1 egg 1 pkg lipton onion soup miz 1/2 bbq sauce (I eyeball it) Mix and press into 1/2 inch patties. Grill and serve with favorite hamburger fixings!