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English Toffee

2011-12-22T17:54:00.000-08:00

1 square butter
1 square margarine
1 cup white sugar
5 tbsp water
1 large Hershey bar
1 pkg slivered almonds

Grate chocolate and set aside. Chop almonds fine, to be ready for toffee.
Use an electric frying pan and wooden spoon. Add all ingredients into frying pan. Heat to 400 degrees or high at all times and stir constantly. When golden brown, pour mixture over buttered pizza pan. It will spread out on pan . Immediately sprinkle with grated chocolate over toffee. Spread with knife until smooth. Sprinkle chopped almonds over chocolate. Let harden and cool. Do not put in fridge. Store in a cool, dark place.
- Debbie

Crepes

2011-12-05T16:19:00.000-08:00

1 1/2 c milk
1 c flour
2 eggs
1 tbsp cooking oil
1/4 t salt
2 tsp sugar

Mix all together in a blender. Heat pan over medium heat. Pour into the middle of the pan and using a circular motion, move the pan till the batter spreads all over. Flip when the bottom is golden brown.

Makes 15

Martha Stewart suggests straining mixture into a medium bowl, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 1 day). Batter should be the consistency of heavy cream; add more milk if needed.

Sweet Cream Cheese Crepe Filling

2011-12-05T16:16:00.000-08:00

Filling
3 oz soften cream cheese
6 tbs cottage cheese
1/4 c sugar
topping:
Raspberry Jam
Fresh Fruit

Stir filling together. Fill crepes and top with jam and fruit.

-Haley

Val's Buttermilk Pancakes

2011-12-05T16:14:00.000-08:00

2 C all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 tbs sugar
2 large eggs beaten
3 c buttermilk
4 tbs butter
1 c blueberries

Heat griddle to 375. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a bowl. Add eggs, buttermilk and butter. Whisk to combine but don't over mix. Batter will have small lumps. Brush griddle with butter. Laddle butter 4 inches apart. Sprinkle with berries. When pancakes bubble on top and edges are slightly dry flip them. Cook until golden brown on bottom about 1 minute more.
- Val Orrock

Cinnamon Pull Aparts

2011-12-05T15:39:00.000-08:00

23 Rhodes Rolls
1/2 pkg butterscotch pudding ( not instant)
1 cube butter
1/2 c brown sugar
3/4 tsp cinnamon

Melt butter, brown sugar and cinnamon together. Spread frozen rolls in greased bundt pan. Sprinkle dry pudding over rolls. Drizzle butter mixture over rolls. Cover with wrap over night or 8 hours. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 mins.
-Emily

Breakfast Casserole

2011-12-05T15:34:00.000-08:00

6 piece of bread
1 lb sausage browned
1 tbsp minced onion
8 eggs
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 1/2 c milk
1 can cream of mushroom soup + 1/2 c milk
grated cheese

Line pan with bread, add sausage on top.
Mix milk, onion ,mustard and beaten eggs. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight. Mix 1 can cream of mushroom soup and milk and our over the top, sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered @ 325 degrees for 45 min.
- Emily Gardner

Baked Oatmeal

2011-12-05T15:16:00.000-08:00

3 c quick -cooking oats
1 c packed brown sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1-2 t ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 c milk
2 eggs beaten
1/2 c applesauce
1/2 apple chopped

Combine oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. In a separate bowl add milk, butter and eggs. Stir in to oat mix. Add apples. Spoon into greased 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes until set.
Serving size:9
Jackie Welling

Nana's Pizza Crust and Pizza sauce

2011-12-03T17:03:00.000-08:00

1/4 cup warm water
1 tsp yeast
2 tbs oil
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup warm water

Add yeast to 1/4 cup warm water let it activate
In a mixer add oil, water and salt
Add yeast mixture and additional water
Gradually add flour kneading until a soft ball forms
Set aside and let raise 30 minutes

Sauce
1 can tomato sauce
seasoned with oregano and garlic salt (about 1/2 tsp each)

Roll out pizza dough and add half the sauce. Add cheese and toppings.
Add the additional sauce over cheese and toppings. Salt and pepper as desired.
Bake At 400 degrees for 15 min. Make 1 pizza.

Magic Water

2011-12-03T16:08:00.000-08:00

1 Tbs citric acid ( found at Kitchen supply stores)
1 Tbs Lemon extract
5 qt water
2- 2 1/2 c sugar
lemon and lime slices

Chill and serve

Fruit Dip

2011-12-03T16:05:00.000-08:00

1 -8oz softened cream cheese

1- 7 oz marshmallow creme

2 tbs lemon juice or orange juice (fresh)

a little grated rind

( food color)

Texas Caviare

2011-12-03T16:00:00.000-08:00

1 tsp salt
1/ 4 cup olive oil
3/4 cider vinegar
1 can black beans
1 can black eyed peas
1 can shoe corn
2 -3 jalapenos diced
1/2 can pimientos
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 red or green pepper diced

Mix and chill. Serve with tortilla chips.

Sweet Chex Mix

2011-12-03T15:54:00.000-08:00

1/2 box of corn Chex
1/2 box rice Chex
1/4 box of wheat Chex
1 pkg cran raisins
1 can mixed nuts
Mix above ingredients in a large bowl

Syrup
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup dark Karo syrup
2 cups butter
1 tsp vanilla or almond syrup
Mix and bring into a soft boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.

Pour syrup over the Chex mix and mix thoroughly.

Winter Bark or Peanut clusters

2011-12-03T15:48:00.000-08:00

8 oz White chocolate chopped
12 oz bittersweet chocolate chopped
7 oz salted cocktail peanuts ( 1 1/2 cups)

1. Melt bittersweet chocolate in double boiler
2. Stir peanuts into chocolate
3. Spread chocolate over parchment covered cookie sheet.
4. Drop spoonfuls of melted white chocolate onto the bittersweet and swirl with a knife.
5 Refrigerate for 1 hour

Bark will keep for 2 weeks if refrigerated.

Chocolate Balls

2011-12-03T15:41:00.000-08:00

1 large container of Cool Whip Thawed
1 -12 oz box of Vanilla Wafers (finely blended in blender or food processor)
3 -4.25 Hersey Chocolate bars melted

Place thawed Cool Whip into a large bowl. Pour melted chocolate cover Cool Whip. Fold together until softly blended. Don't whip or stir.
Drop by teaspoon into a bowl of crushed wafers and coat well. Place on parchment paper on a cookie sheet. When they are firm you may put into an air tight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.

Toffee

2011-12-03T15:36:00.000-08:00

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
chocolate bars/ baker chocolate chips
almonds

Chop up chocolate bars into shaved pieces. Chop almonds and set aside. Melt butter and sugar on low the stove, stirring frequently at first, then constantly when it starts to turn light brown. It will separate towards the end, then almost come back together just as it is done. Pour onto round pizza pan. Top with chocolate, which will melt, then almonds. After it is cooled, take a knife and crack into 2x2in pieces.

Nicole's Rolls

2011-12-03T15:29:00.000-08:00

3 cups milk (2c whole 1c half &half)
1 cube butter
1/2 c sugar
2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup water
2 pkg dry active yeast
2 eggs
9 cups flour

Measure out milk into glass container and heat with butter for 3-3.5 minutes in microwave.( Do not over heat or yeast will scorch). Pour salt and sugar into mixing bowl and add warm milk and butter. Dissolve yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar to help activate the yeast. Add yeast to milk mixture. Gradually add flour and knead dough.

Let raise until double in size - 1 hour. Divide dough in two. Roll each half out separately. Roll out round. Cut dough using a large pizza cutter into 8ths. Then each 8th into 3rds. Roll each piece up beginning with large end crescent style. Dip each roll in warm water, completely submerging and place on a greased pan. In total, you will fill 2 jelly roll pans. with 24 rolls - 3 rows of 8. Cover rolls and let raise until double - 1 hour.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately brush melted butter on top of rolls .

Mom's Chili

2011-11-19T15:57:00.000-08:00

1 large can S&W chili beans (with seasonings)
1 can Nalleys Chili Con Carna
3 can chili beans ( without seasoning)
1-2 LB hamburger browned with 1 diced onion
2 tbs Ketchup
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
Tomato Juice to thin the consistency to your liking
Chili powder 2 tsp or to taste

Simmer 45 mins.

Debbie Warburton's Chili

2011-11-19T15:52:00.000-08:00

Brown:
1 lb hamburger
2 med onions diced

In a stock pan add:
1 30oz can stewed tomatoes
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic or 1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp paprika

* Combine all into stock pan. Let simmer 45 mins. If crock pot used, simmer 3 hours.

Mint Brownies

2011-05-03T18:37:00.000-07:00

Add green or pink frosting to make the
perfect baby or wedding shower dessert

Mint Brownies

1 1/2 c. flour

2 c. suagr

2/3 c. cocca

1 tsp salt

1 c butter

4 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

1 cup nuts optional

MIx

Sugar, Cocoa, soft butter, eggs and vanilla. Add flour, salt mix well. Pour onto sheet cake pan, bake 350 for 15-20 mins. let cool completely.

Mint layer

1 envelope unflavored gelatin dissolved in 1/4 c boiling water (cool)

1 can vanilla frosting

1/4 tsp peppermint extract

food coloring (green or pink)

Mix: spread on cooled brownies

Chocolate glaze:

1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

4 tsp butter;melt on 50% power in microwave 1-2 mins stirring occasionally, Remove and smooth. Drizzle over in horizontal line. Draw through chocolate with toothpick, carefully going in the opposite direction

** Completely cool before cutting. This will give sharp edges and a bakery look.

Serve chilled.

7-up Cheesy Dutch Oven Potatoes

2011-04-27T13:59:00.000-07:00

1 lb bacon
1 onion;diced
15-18 potatoes thinly sliced
1 can of 7-up
2 cups grated cheese

Cut bacon into cubes and cook in a heated dutch oven. Remove. Saute onions on bacon grease. Stir in potatoes and salt and pepper them. Cook until partially done. Stir in 7- up or lemon-lime soda and cook 10 more minutes. Add grated cheese, bacon, and stir. This is one of our favorites to serve with steaks.

Dutch Oven Cheesecake

2011-04-27T13:53:00.000-07:00

Start with a 10 inch dutch oven preheated to 325 degrees. ( 13 coals top, 7 underneath)
Crust:
1 3/4 cup smashed graham crackers
3 tbs sugar
5 1/2 tablespoons butter melted

Mix together. Spray the dutch oven with Pam and press the cookie mixture on the bottom and sides creating a crust. Bake for 10 min.

Cheesecake:
5 pkg of cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 tbs flour
1 tbs vanilla
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs

Mix softened cream cheese,sugar, flour and vanilla. Must be smooth. Keep working out the lumps :)
Add sour cream. Add one egg at a time mixing until just blended. (Don't over mix the eggs). Pour over crust.
Bake for 1 hour. Let cool before serving. (12 good size servings)

Ham Fried Rice

2011-04-06T16:24:00.000-07:00

Ham Fried Rice
4 cups cooked rice ( day old is best)
3 eggs
7 oz deli ham diced, any type ham works well
3/4 cup carrots finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion finely chopped
1/4 cup peas (optional)
1/4 cup butter
1/8 cup Teriyaki Sauce
1/4 cup Soy sauce

In a large pan scramble eggs,add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Make sure they are complete done,we don't want soft scrambled eggs.

In a smaller pan brown your diced ham.

This will take 5 or so minutes.

The the large pan add:
Carrots, peas, onions, ham and rice.
Divide butter into pieces and add to rice.

*Personally I like to stop here and call it good. My Family loves soy sauce and teriyaki sauce so then we continue..
Add the Teriyaki Sauce and Soy sauce. Let the rice cook on low for 10 minutes stirring occasionally to avoid burning.

Serve with Sweet and Sour Chicken click here for recipe and enjoy.

Mini Meatloafs

2011-03-29T13:50:00.000-07:00

MINI MEAT LOAFS

Severing size 1/4 lb or 1-2 per person

1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Hamburger mixture

Divide meat into 8 or 9 parts
Shape into mini loafs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F .

In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, cheese, oats and salt. Add the ground beef, mixing well, and form this mixture into eight miniature meatloaves. Place these in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.

In a separate small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard. Stir thoroughly and spread over each meatloaf.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.

These are great for frozen meals.

Sweet-n-Sour Chicken

2011-02-19T10:44:00.000-08:00

4- 8 Chicken breast cubed and dried

egg

flour

oil for frying

SEMI Homemade - use frozen Tyson breaded chicken tenders...

Sauce:

3 cups sugar

1/2 cup vinegar

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup ketchup

1/4 c soy sauce

mix well and set aside

Wash 4- 8 boneless Chicken Breast. Cut into 1 inch pieces and dip into beaten egg then flour or corn starch. Fry them in hot oil until golden color. ( You can cheat with frozen fried chicken tenders like Tyson's) Set on paper towel to let oil drip. Place in a glass cake pan side by side.

Pour sauce over chicken,covering evenly, bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours. Serve over rice.

Chicken Cacciatore

2011-02-14T10:09:00.002-08:00

Chicken Cacciatore

2 onions thinly sliced

2-4 lbs chicken breast

1 28 oz plum tomatoes chopped

salt and pepper

5 cloves garlic

1/2 c chicken broth

1 bunch parsley or basil chopped

cooked pasta

Slice onion and add to chicken in the Crockpot

Mix together in a separate bowl: tomatoes, salt pepper, garlic,broth and pour over chicken

Cook on low 5-6 hours

Serve over cooked pasta

Shrimp Cocktail

2011-02-14T10:09:00.001-08:00

Shrimp Cocktail

Ingredients

100 grams raw shrimp (approximately 10-12 medium shrimp steamed)

Cocktail sauce

3 ounces tomato paste

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon hot sauce

1/8 teaspoon of horseradish or to taste

Dash of mustard powder

Stevia to taste

Salt and pepper to taste

Water as needed for desired consistency

Directions

Mix tomato paste, vinegar, horseradish, lemon juice and spices together and

allow spices to marinate and dipping sauce to chill. Add additional water as

needed to create desired consistency. Steam the shrimp until pink and well

cooked. Chill shrimp for 30 minutes in the refrigerator and serve with

cocktail dipping sauce.

Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable

Cold Curried Chicken Salad

2011-02-14T10:07:00.000-08:00

Cold Curried Chicken Salad

Ingredients

100 grams diced chicken

1 apple diced

Celery diced (optional)

¼ cup water

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon finely minced onion

1 clove of garlic crushed and minced

¼ teaspoon curry powder or to taste

Dash of garlic powder

Dash of onion powder

Dash of cayenne pepper

Dash of cinnamon

Dash of turmeric

Stevia to taste

Directions In small saucepan lightly sauté chicken in lemon juice until lightly brown,

add ¼ cup water and spices. Stir well and simmer over low heat until liquid

reduces to form a sauce and chicken is cooked well. Add water as needed to

create the consistency you want. Chill, add chopped apple and celery or

omit the celery and serve over a green salad.

Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable, 1 fruit

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

2011-02-14T09:59:00.000-08:00

Lemon Herb Roasted Chicken

4-6 serving

4-6 lb roasting chicken

1 small onion chopped

1 tbs butter

1 tbs lemon juice

salt

2 tbs fresh parsley

1/2 tsp thyme

1/2 tsp paprika

Stuff the cavity of chicken with onion and rub the chicken with butter

Place inside the Crockpot

Pour juice of lemon over chicken and sprinkle seasoning evenly over the chicken.

Cook on low for 8-10 hours

Beef Bourguignon

2011-02-14T09:50:00.000-08:00

Beef Bourguignon

Serves 6-8

1 tbs flour

salt and pepper

3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 -inch cubes

3 large carrots, peeled and sliced

1 medium onion

6 slice bacon cook and chopped

2 cups beef broth

1 tbs tomato paste

2 cloves garlic

3 sprigs fresh thyme

1 bay leave

1 lb mushrooms sliced

2 large potatoes cut into cubes

1 Rub meat with salt and pepper

2. sear beef on stove top

3. place meat in Crockpot

4. add additional items

5. Cover and cook for 8-10 hours on low

2011-02-14T09:44:00.001-08:00

SALADS AND APPETIZERS

Sweet Japanese Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

1 cucumber sliced/ diced

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon Bragg’s amino acids

1 teaspoon finely minced onion

Cayenne pepper to taste

Stevia to taste

Directions

Mix ingredients together, marinate for 15 minutes or more and serve chilled.

Variations: Marinate cucumbers in Sweet wasabi marinade (page 54)

Makes one serving (1 vegetable)

Russian Pulled Pork

2011-02-14T09:43:00.000-08:00

Russian Dressing
is sometimes hard to find.You can make
your own. Russian-salad-dressing

2 large pork tenderloins,

(or 6- 8 chicken breast 1.5 cups chicken broth 3 garlic pieces)

Remove from liquid and shred when ready .
Replace the pork or
chicken in the empty crock pot and add sauce.

Place roast in crock pot put in @ 10 pm
at low cook all night.

Next Morning shred and add the following sauce:

Sauce

1 cup brown sugar

1 bottle of Russian dressing

1bottle Sweet baby ray barbeque's sauce

Cook on low 2 hours

Keep on warm until served

Remove from crock pot

Sever on or top of salad buns, rolls, tortillas

BBQ pulled Pork

2011-02-14T09:37:00.000-08:00

BBQ Pulled Pork

2 1/2 - 5 Lb pork Loin, trimmed of fat

2 cups barbecue sauce

2 onions, diced

6-8 hamburger buns

Place roast in crock pot add onion and sauce on top.

Cover crock pot and cook on LOW for 7-9 hours

Remove from crock pot and shred with a fork

Sever on buns, rolls, tortillas or top of salad

Baby Back Ribs

2011-02-14T09:33:00.000-08:00

Baby Back Ribs

serves 6-10

2-4 racks of baby back ribs cut into 3-4 pieces each

2-4 cups barbeque's sauce

2-3 onions chopped

Place ribs in crock pot add onion and sauce on top.

Cover crock pot and cook on LOW for 7-9 hours

To serve, cut meat between bones and top with extra sauce

Caramel Popcorn

2011-02-06T15:15:00.000-08:00

Caramel Corn

1/2 c butter

2 c brown sugar

1/2 c light corn syrup

1/2 tbs baking soda

1/2 tbs salt

2 bags popcorn (kernels out, one kernel will ruin the batch no one likes to bite them.)

Melt butter on the stove, add brown sugar, corn syruo, baking soda, salt. Boil 2-3 minutes stirring continually. Boil until sugar is completely dissolved. Pour over popcorn and enjoy. Makes 6-8 cups.

Magelby's Syrup

2011-01-25T10:47:00.000-08:00

My lovely cousin Hollie Seeley has invited me to contribute to this blog and I feel undeserving because my family literally consists of the best cooks in the world! I hope I can give some great recipes as well, like this one! It is the recipe for syrup identical to Magelby's restaurants, which if you've never had it is thicker, and more buttery and yummy than regular syrup. Enjoy!

Magelby’s Syrup

½ c. Real Butter
1 ½ c. White Sugar
1 t. Light Corn Syrup
¾ c. Buttermilk

Cook till boiling then add:

1 t. baking soda
2 t. vanilla

Blend with hand blender till smooth.

Posted by Jackie Welling.

Pico de Gallo

2011-01-21T19:01:00.000-08:00

Pico de Gallo

2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice (or 4-5 roma tomatoes)
2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (or two shallots)
2 scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder, preferably pasilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, and toss well to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately, or keep refrigerated, for up to 2 days, until serving. Makes 3 cups.

Clam Dip

2011-01-21T18:32:00.000-08:00

Clam Dip

1 - 10 oz diced clams - drained

1- 10 oz minced clams

1 - 8 oz softened cream cheese

Mix clams and juice from 1 can into a bowl. Blend in cream cheese. Blend until smooth. Chill for 1 hour or more. Serve with potato chips.

Texas Caviar

2011-01-21T18:29:00.000-08:00

Texas Caviar

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tbs water

1/4 c. olive oil

3/4 c. cider vinegar

1/4 c sugar

1 can black beans drained

1 can pinto beans drained

1 can black eyed peas drained

1 can shoe peg corn drained

2-3 jalapeños chopped

1/2 jar pimento

1/2 bunch cilantro

1 red or green bell pepper diced

mix together and serve with tortilla chips

2011-01-21T18:26:00.000-08:00

Lisa Grimms Artichoke dip

8 oz cream cheese

14 oz can green chilies

1 c Parmesan cheese shredded

1- 13.75 oz artichokes hearts chopped

1 c. mayo

1 1/2 c cheddar cheese

Mix together and bake uncovered or 30-35 mins @ 350 degrees. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Pumpkin Cake

2011-01-21T18:22:00.000-08:00

Pumpkin Cake

2 cups flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp clove

4 beaten eggs

1- 15 oz can pumpkin

1 cup oil

Mix and bake in sheet pan

350 for 25-30 minutes

Frosting;

2-3 oz cream cheese

1/2 cube butter

2 tsp vanilla

4 1/2 cup powder sugar

Yogurt Chicken

2011-01-21T18:18:00.000-08:00

Yogurt Chicken

Large plain yogurt 16 oz

2 cups Ritz crackers

3 tbs Parmesan cheese

2 tbs garlic salt

1 tsp season salt

1.Rinse and dry chicken.

2.Coat with yogurt.

3.Dip in cracker crumbs.

Place in a 9X12 pan(coated with pam) . Drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over chicken. Cook uncovered for 45 mins at 350 degrees.

Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings

2011-01-21T18:10:00.000-08:00

Boneless Buffalo Chicken Wings

2 breast chicken, cut into chunks

1 beaten egg

Mix together:

1/2 cup flour

1.2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp seasoning salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Sauce:

1/4 cup red hot sauce

1 tsp vinegar

1 tbs butter

1. Dip chicken in egg then dip into flour mixture.

2. Brown in pan with a little oil. Let cool 5- 10 mins.

3. Take chicken and place in bowl tightly covered with the red sauce. Shake until completely covered. Serve with blue cheese dressing

White Chicken and Sausage Chili

2010-08-30T14:44:00.000-07:00

1 Pound chicken breast cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 pound mild Italian sausage cooked
1 medium onion
1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon oil
2 cans great northern beans rinsed and drained
1 can chicken broth
2 can green chilies chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1 cup sour cream
1 cup heavy whipping cream

1) in a large sauce pan, saute the chicken in oil , add onion and garlic powder chilies.
2)Add beans, broth, and seasonings
3)Simmer uncovered for 30 mins. Remove from heat and add sour cream and whipping cream.
Serve immediately .

If not serving immediately: Complete steps 1&2. Put pan in the refrigerator. 30 mins prior to serving heat until hot and add creams.

Apple pie

2010-08-23T12:54:00.000-07:00

6-7 tart apples (sliced)
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
dash of nutmeg
2 pastry crust

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add white sugar, Cinnamon and nutmeg, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer.

Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.
Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.

Cool Cucumber Salad

2010-07-23T05:56:00.000-07:00

1 cucumber sliced and seeded
2 Tbsp of fresh cilantro or dill
6 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 kosher salt

Haley likes to add purple onion. Mix everything but the cucumber. Add the cucumber last and put in the refrige.

Bacon wrapped water chestnuts

2009-12-29T14:26:00.000-08:00

Bacon Wrapped water chestnuts

8 oz. can whole water chestnuts
1/4 c. soy sauce
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 lb. bacon

SAUCE:
3/4 c. ketchup
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. brown sugar

Drain water chestnuts. Combine soy sauce and sugar. Marinate water chestnuts for 1-2 hours. Cut the bacon in thirds and wrap around chestnuts. Secure bacon with toothpicks. Place on a cookie sheet. Place under broiler for 20-25 minutes

Drip sauce over the chestnuts and cook 10 for mins.
Serve immediately

2009-12-29T14:21:00.000-08:00

Mrs. Braby had a great idea this year to get all her students to write down favorite recipes and bring them to school . They hand wrote all the class recipes, which for first graders was quite a task. We were able to add 30 new holiday recipes to the family cookbook. I posted as many as I could. There were quite a few that unfortunately I was unable to read. ( My little guy is only 7 and is really trying.) If you happen to have these recipes please comment and let us know how you make them. Also corrections are greatly appreciated. I will add as many as I can.

Butterscotch Rolls

2009-12-29T14:14:00.001-08:00

1 cup melted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 package butterscotch pudding 3 oz
2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 pkg Rhodes bake and serve rolls.

Grease bunt pan. Place frozen rolls in pan and sprinkle pudding over. In a separate pan melt butter and sugar over medium heat. Sprinkle cinnamon and pour over the rolls. Cover with a towel and let rise over night. Bale at 350 for 30 minutes.

Holiday Cookies

2009-12-29T14:11:00.001-08:00

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
3 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
3 tsp baking powder
1/3 tsp vanilla

Cream butter and sugar. Add beaten eggs water then add dry ingredients a little at a time. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.

Frost when cooled.

Oreo Cookies

2009-12-29T14:07:00.001-08:00

1 box devil food cake
3/4 cup shortening
2 eggs

Mix all together shape into balls. Place on cookie sheet and bake @350 for 8 minutes.
Let cool.

1 can of pre made frosting
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract, mint extract, almond or any other flavor.

Mix together and then frost between two cookies.

Spritz Cookies

2009-12-29T13:52:00.000-08:00

Spritz Cookies
1 lbs butter
1 egg, 1 egg yolk
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract

Mix first 4 ingredients together and add flour. Using a cookie press, press them into the cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degree for 6-8 minutes.

Three minute microwave FUDGE

2009-12-29T13:48:00.000-08:00

36 oz package chocolate chips
1 can Eagle Brand Milk
2 cups mini marsh mellows
dash salt

Microwave for 3 minutes. Beat until smooth then add 2 tsp vanilla. Put into a greased pan. Enjoy!!

Powdered Sugar Chocolate Cookies

2009-12-03T18:54:00.000-08:00

3/4 cup cocoa
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup oil
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
2 1/3 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Mix the wet ingredients and then mix in the dry ingredients in. The batter will be a slightly sticky batter but will firm up in the fridge.
Refrigerate 6 plus hours.

Remove from fridge and roll into tsp size balls and roll into powder sugar.
Bake 12-14 min @350. Don't over bake.

Cheese Ball

2009-11-02T14:38:00.000-08:00

2 cream cheese softened
1 pkg Hidden Valley Dip Mix
1/2 garlic minced
3/4 cup chopped nuts

Mix the cream cheese, mix and garlic. Form into a ball using wax paper. Roll into the nuts and refrigerate.

Paradise Bakery Sugar Cookies

2009-09-29T15:59:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Recipe Zarr...

Ingredients
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups shortening
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg, beaten
4 1/3 cups cake flour (Substitution 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour & 1/4 cup cornstarch )
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
sugar, for decorating

EXTRAS ADDS: M&M's, Nuts, Chocolate chunks

Directions
1Preheat oven to 375°.
2In a medium bowl, cream together the sugars and shortening using an electric mixer.
3Mix on slow speed 30 seconds, then scrape down the bowl with a spatula.
4Increase speed to medium and mix for 3 minutes.
5Slowly add vanilla and beaten egg while mixing.
6In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the mixing bowl, mixing on slow speed until just blended. Do not over mix.
7Scoop with an ice-cream scoop and roll in sugar.
8Place directly on cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with palm of hand.
9Bake at 375° for 9-10 minutes. Cookies are done when small cracks appear and are pale golden. Ideally, the edges do not brown

Italian Pasta Salad

2009-07-28T17:40:00.000-07:00

Italian Pasta Salad

Pkg. of your favorite pasta, cooked
1 large cucumber
1 large green pepper,diced
2 large ripe tomatoes diced
1 small red onion
1/2 jar of Salad Supreme (Red Cap by McCormick)
1 cup Italian salad dressing

Mix all together. You can add any veggies or grilled chicken. Chill in the refrigerator 1 hour. Serve chilled.

Pizza Loaf

2009-07-28T17:12:00.000-07:00

PIZZA LOAF --
1/2 cup warm water
2 Tbs. yeast (2 pkg)
3 Tbs sugar
1 Tbs salt
1/3 cup oil
2 cups hot tap water
6 cups flour

Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup water in large bowl. Combine salt,oil, and 2 cups hot water. Mix in 3 cup flour and add the yeast mixture . Mix in the remaining 3 cups flour. Stir down every 10 minutes for 5 times. raise until double.

Roll out the dough into a square and place onto a greased sheet pan. Using a knife, gently mark the dough into three sections. On the outer sections cut the dough into 7-8 diagonal strips. Fill the middle section with any pizza toppings, chicken barbecue, pulled pork, or chicken with broccoli and cashews.

Braid the dough and tuck ends under. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes til golden brown. Brush with butter and serve. Dough can also be used as french bread.

Pan fried Italian Chicken

2009-07-27T17:34:00.000-07:00

1 1/2 pounds (about 8 cutlets) Chicken breast, pounded 1/8-inch thick
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
2 tbs Italian seasoning
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups Italian croutons smashed or seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling

On the stove top: In a large frying pan add the oil. Wait until it bubbles and turn to medium heat.

On the Counter:
Using three separate dishes (pie pans) add the following:
Pan 1: Flour with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper
Pan 2: 3 eggs beaten
Pan 3: Italian crumbs

With tongs, dip the chicken in the flour adding a thin even coat of flour. Second the egg and third the Italian crumbs. Add to the stove top and fry for 3 minutes or so each side.

I am a chicken Nazi, so I bake my chicken afterwards at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
Add this chicken to pasta, rice or any side that sounds good.

2009-07-27T17:29:00.000-07:00

Crusty Pizza Dough - Kitchen Aid

1 package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water 105-115 degress
1/2 tsp salt
2 teaspoon olive oil
2 1/2 to 3 1/2 all purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornmeal

Dissolve yeast in warm water

Dissolve yeast in warm water in warmed bowl.
Add salt, olive oil, and 2 1/2 cup flour.
Attach bowl and dough hook, turn to speed 2 and mix 1 minute.
Continuing on speed 2, add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough clings to dough hook and cleans sides of bowl. Knead on speed 2 for 2 minutes.
Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.
Cover, let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour).
Punch dough down.
Brush 14 inch pizza pan with oil. Sprinkle with corn meal.
Press dough across bottom of pan forming collar around edge to hold filling Top with fillings and bake at 450°F for 15 to 20 minutes.

Best Salsa In the World

2009-07-03T11:14:00.000-07:00

8-10 Roma tomatoes
1 yellow onion
1 green pepper
1 Anaheim pepper
1 jalapeño
1/2-1 bunch cilantro leaves chopped
Juice from
1 lime
Add 2 T sugar
1 1/2 T apple cider vinegar
1 T salt

Bajio Style Burritos

2009-06-30T20:59:00.000-07:00

2 chicken breasts (cooked, cubed)
1 (10oz) can green enchilada sauce (halved)
1 (10oz) can black or pinto beans
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (halved)
tortillas

Sweet rice:

1 1/4 cup instant brown rice
1 Tbs vegetable oil
1 Tbs dried onion
1 1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 heaping cup white sugar

Rice: saute onions w/oil med heat. Add broth & sugar and bring to a boil. Add rice, cover, and cook on low until liquid dissolved, approx 10 min.

Spoon desired amount of rice, beans, chicken, and half of cheese and sauce onto tortillas. Wrap and place in greased casserole dish. Top with remaining sauce and cheese. Bake 350 for 20 min. Top with salsa and sour cream as desired.

Pink Fluff

2009-06-17T21:24:00.002-07:00

1 small pkg Jello1 container cottage
cheese1 can pineapple (drained)
1 small can Mandarin Orangies (drained)

Mix together until jello powder dissolvesAdd 1 container CoolWhip
Refridgerate until serving
Can use sugar free Jello, lite cottage cheese and lite CoolWhip.
Works great with raspberry, strawberry or orange jello.
Can add/substitute fresh raspberries or strawberries too!

Apple Strawberry Spinach Salad (serve 4-6)

2009-06-17T21:24:00.001-07:00

Sally Scott
1 lb fresh spinach
2 cups granny small apples-chopped then peeled
¾ cup fresh bean sprouts
½ cup sliced fresh strawberries
¼ cup crumbled cooked bacon

Dressing
¾ cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 small purple onion grated
½ cup sugar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp salt

Wisk all dressing ingredients together in small bowl and pour over salad just before serving

Toffee Dessert (6-8 serving)

2009-06-17T21:23:00.000-07:00

Sally Scott
2 pkg (3oz ea) cream cheese softened
½ cup confectioner’s sugar
2 Tbsp milk
1 carton 8oz cool whip thawed
5 cups cubed angel food cake
½ cup chocolate syrup
½ cup English toffee or almond chips

In a mixing bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, milk until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping.
Arrange the angel food cake cubes in an ungreased 11x7x2 disk. Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Set aside 1 tbsp of the toffee bits and sprinkle the remaining toffee bits over chocolate.
Spread cream cheese mixture over the top.
Sprinkle with remaining toffee bits cover and chill until served.

Weber BBQ sauce

2009-04-29T16:12:00.000-07:00

Weber Tangy Barbeque Sauce

Weber BBQ Sauce
2 tb Butter
3 tb Onion, chopped
1/2 c Celery
2 tb Granulated sugar
2 tb Vinegar
1 tb Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c Lemon juice
1 ts Dry mustard
1 c Ketchup
-salt and pepper to taste
Melt butter in a skillet. Saute onions and celery until tender. Add remaining ingredients and cook about 15 to 20 minutes so flavors blend. (Makes 1 1/2 cups) Source: Weber

Weber Grilled Pineapple

2009-04-29T16:07:00.000-07:00

Weber Grilled Pineapple

1
Pineapple
⅓ cup
Melted butter
¼ cup
Packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons
Dark rum (Extract is fine also)
½ teaspoon
Ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon
Ground cloves

Freshly grated nutmeg

Rum Pineapple Boats Cut pineapple through top and core into quarters. Cut pineapple into 1/2 inch slices, cutting to, but not through, the shell. Mix butter, sugar, rum, cinnamon and cloves. Wrap pinapple tops in aluminum foil. Place pinapple quarters on Cooking Grid, cover and cook until pineapple is hot through, about 15 minutes, basting several times with butter-rum mixture. Sprinkle generously with nutmeg. 4 servings WEBER cooking tip: Pineapple boats can be served as a side dish or a tempting dessert.

Salmon

2009-04-22T19:57:00.000-07:00

1 -3.. fillets salmon (Great American Seafood Imports - Pacific Salmon is great.. found in freezer section)
2-3 tbsp per fillet Old Bay Seasoning
1-2 tbsp of melted butter
1 sliced lemon

1.If frozen place the fish, in a zip lock bag, under warm running water for 10-15 mins.
2.Create a steaming pouch by overlapping tinfoil.
3. Place the fish in the middle of the tinfoil. Base the melted butter on the fish then sprinkle the seasoning over the fish. Top with lemon slices. Seal the long sides of the tin foil first, then the sides.
4. Place on the center of the grill with the front and back burners at medium heat.
5. Grill 20-30 minutes depending on thickness of the fish.

Serve with grilled zucchini or corn on the cob.

Granola

2009-03-19T17:35:00.001-07:00

10 C oats
5 C wheat
3 ½ C sliced almonds
4C coconut
Raisins
1 C oil
1 ½ C honey
3C water
2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp cinnamon
Spread on cookie sheet bake at 200o for 2-3 hours

Apple Brown Betty

2009-03-19T17:33:00.000-07:00

Filling: mix & cook till bubbly set aside to cool in saucepan
3 C applesauce
½ C brown sugar
4 TBS flour
2 TBS lemon juice
1 TBS cinnamon
Crust & Topping:
1C butter
1C brown sugar
1C flour
2C oatmeal
1C coconut
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp nutmeg
½ tsp salt
mix butter & sugar add flour & salt, add oatmeal, nutmeg, vanilla, coconut all together-split dough in half into a 9x13x2” and-pour filling over top of that than sprinkle bake at 350

Chili

2009-03-19T17:32:00.002-07:00

Chili
1 lb ground beef browned
1 onion minced
1 ½ qt. tomatoes
2 (15 oz) cans kidney beans drained & Rinsed
1 pkg schilling chili seasoning
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp chili power
Serve of rice

Beef Jerky

2009-03-19T17:32:00.001-07:00

Beef Jerky
1 beef brisket cut into thin slice
½ bottle “Yoshida’s” original gourmet sauce
Marinate meat in sauce for 24 hours then play on food dryer for 24 hour.

Vary the flavor of dried bananas before drying them by sprinkling them with flavored gelatin powder or a lemon juice and honey mixture or after you have dipper them in this or pineapple juice drain them & roll them in nuts or sesame seeds, coconut, and then place on trays to dry

Chicken Curry

2009-03-19T17:28:00.000-07:00

Sauté:
6 T butter
6 T flour
Small onion
1 clove garlic
1 T onion powder
Add milk
1C chicken broth
Salt & pepper to taste
1 ½ T curry power
¼ tsp ginger
3-4 pre-cooked potatoes (diced)
2 carrots pre-cooked & cut
2 C cooked chicken
Cook this until it becomes like a creamy soup, salt and pepper to taste or curry to taste and add more flour if you need more curry. Serve over rice.

White Bread

2009-03-06T17:45:00.000-08:00

4 C Milk
1/2 C Margarine
1/2 C Warm Water
2T Yeast
1 Heaping T Sugar
1 T Salt
1/3 C Sugar
8 to 10 C Flour

Scald 4C milk (almost to a boil)
once mils is hot, add 1/2 C margarine
Combine 1/2 C warm water with 2T yeast and 1 T of sugar

Once the above is cooled (about 20 min) pour the milk and margarine mixture into a mixer along with 1 T salt, 1/2 C sugar and 4 C flour. Mix well. Add yeast mixture and 1C flour. Continue adding flour until the dough pulls away from the bowl. Let the dough knead for 5 minutes. Divide into 4 loafs. Raise 1 hour on until 1" about the pans. Bake at 375o F for 10 minutes, then 300 F for 20 minutes.

Turkey Pot Pie

2009-02-25T17:13:00.000-08:00

I made this tonight it was pretty easy to put together and it tasted great! I had leftover turkey from one of those Costco turkey breasts that I needed to use. I'm sure it would taste great with Chicken too. You might have noticed I submit the easy recipes with easy steps and easy ingredients... The recipes I try that are truly from scratch don't usually turn out because I manage to do something wrong.

Turkey Pot Pie

INGREDIENTS
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie or use the pre-made Pillsbury pie crust
2 cups cubed cooked turkey (or chicken)
2 cups mixed vegetables... (I use 1/2 cup of peas, 1/2 cup cubed carrots, 1 cup cubed potatoes for a colorful tasty dish)
1 tablespoon minced dried onions (can use fresh saute before you mix in)
1 tablespoon dried (or fresh) parsley
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line bottom of pie pan with crust.
Mix together the turkey or chicken, mixed vegetables, onion, soup and milk. Pour into pie crust, cover with top crust and crimp edges.
Poke holes in top crust and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. The Pillsbury pie crust edges need to be covered with tin foil after it has been in the oven 20 minutes so they don't get too brown, leave center open.

Slice Baked Potatoes

2009-02-22T09:52:00.000-08:00

4 medium potatoes
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp melt butter
2-3 tbsp chopped fresh herbs ( parsley, chives, thyme, sage)
4 Tbs grated Cheddar Cheese
1 1/2 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Peel Potatoes and cut into thins slices, but not all the way through. Use a handle of a spoon to prevent knife from cutting all the way through. Put potatoes in a baking dish and fan them slightly. Sprinkle with slat and drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with herbs. Bake at 425 for 50 minutes. removed from oven. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake another 10 minutes until lightly browned,cheese melted and potatoes are soft.

Asparagus Fettuccine

2009-02-22T09:45:00.000-08:00

2 c asparagus
6 oz fettuccine noodles
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1/2 tsp slat
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp pepper
3/4 c milk
1 c sour cream
1 beaten egg
1/4 c grated Parmesan cheese

Cook asparagus until tender;drain and set aside. Cook pasta according to directions. Ina separate sauce pan. Melt butter and stir in flour,lemon peel, salt and pepper. Add milk. Cook over medium heat until thickened and bubbly, stir constantly. Stir in sour cream and asparagus. Heat almost to boiling. Spoon 1/2 asparagus mixture into a shallow baking dish. Toss together cooked pasta, egg and cheese. Spread cooked noodles over sauce mixture. Spoon the remaining sauce over noodles cover and bake in preheated 0over 350 for 20 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with buttered bread crumbs. Serve with additional cheese.

Chicken Salad in Cantaloupe Ring

2009-02-22T09:40:00.000-08:00

2 c cooked chicken
1 cup chopped celery
1 c halved seedless grapes
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
dash of pepper
1/2 c salad dressing
1 cantaloupe
1/2 salted toasted almonds

Toss chicken, celery, grapes, lemon juice and seasoning together. Stir in salad dressing. Chill 2 hours. Cut slices across whole cantaloupe. Remove seeds and peel slices. Place each slice on a lettuce leaf on a salad plate. Fill hole in center with chicken salad. Garnish with almonds.
Serves 6

Rich Chocolate Pie

2009-02-22T09:34:00.000-08:00

Rich Chocolate Pie
1 baked 9 inch pie crust

3/4 powdered sugar
1/4 lb butter
1/4 lb semi sweet chocolate
1/2 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
Cream sugar and butter, blending very well. Melt chocolate in a double boiler and beat into mixture. Add vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time...beating well after each addition at high speed. Pour into pie shell garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings (chocolate curl instructions). Refrigerate.

Whipped cream

1/2 pt. whipping cream
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Whip cream with mixer. When it begins to thicken, add sugar and vanilla; stir. Refrigerate.
This recipe is a family favorite made by our Aunt Ellen. Enjoy!

Buttercream Frosting

2009-02-22T09:32:00.000-08:00

1/3 c soft butter
3 c powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
about 2 tbsp cream

Blend butter and sugar. Stir in vanilla and cream; beat until smooth.

Bundt Cake

2009-02-22T09:24:00.000-08:00

1 pkg yellow cake mix
1 pkg instant vanilla pudding
3/4 c corn oil
3/4 c water
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp butter extract
1/4 c nuts
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 c sugar

Grease and flour the Bundt pan. Put the cake mix in a bowl;add dry pudding. Mix well. Add corn oil and water and mix well. Add eggs,one at a time, and mix. Add vanilla and butter extract. Beat on high for 8 minutes. Pour 1/3 of the batter in the pan;mix cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle 1/2 of it over the batter. Add another 1/3 part batter and sprinkle with the remaining mixture. Top with remaining batter. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes. Cool 8 minutes and the remove from pan. Cover with glaze when cooled.

Glaze;
1 c confectioners sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp butter extract
2 Tbsp cream or milk
Mix and pour over cake.

Utah Pioneer Scones

2009-02-22T09:15:00.000-08:00

4 c buttermilk
2 pkg active dry yeast
1/4 c sugar
2 eggs beaten
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
8 c all purpose flour

Heat the buttermilk until warm. Sprinkle the yeast over 1/4 cup luke warm water and set aside. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, sugar, eggs,oil salt baking powder,baking soda, and 4 cup of flour. Add the yeast and beat until smooth. Add the remaining 4 cups flour and mix to form a soft dough. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until double. Punch down dough;cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator over night. ( Up to 3 days if you punch it down.) Heat about 1 inch oil in a deep skillet to 375 degrees. Roll dough on a flour board to about 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into 2 x 2 inch squares. Fry in oil until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel. Serve with raspberry sauce or honey.

Stir Fry Pork with Broccoli and Cashews

2009-02-21T16:42:00.000-08:00

2 c. small broccoli florets
4 c vertically sliced sweet onions
1 lb pork tenderloins,cut into thin slices
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1/2 c chopped green onion
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp minced and peeled fresh ginger
3 garlic cloves diced
1/2 c fat free chicken broth
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 c chopped dry roasted cashews
2 tsp sesame oil
2 c cooked hot long grain rice

Place in a large non stick skillet, coat with cooking spray, over medium heat. Add sweet onion;cook 8 minutes,stirring occasionally. Remove the sweet onion from the pan and place in a separate bowl. re coat pan and add broccoli. Stir fry 3 minutes. remove and add to onion bowl. Re coat pan and add pork and red pepper. Stir fry 4 minutes or until pork loses the pink coloring. Reduce heat and add green onions,sugar,ginger and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds. Stir in onion and broccoli ans chicken broth, soy sauce, cashews,cook 1 minute. drizzle wit sesame oil and serve over rice.

Greek Chicken Pasta

2009-02-02T16:14:00.000-08:00

Greek Chicken Pasta

4-6 Chicken breast

1 -2 tbsp Greek seasoning ( found in the spice section of the store..look for this bottle)

2 cloves garlic minced

1 package Penni pasta

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Sauce:

1 pint heavy whipping cream

1 tbsp cream cheese

2 tbsp butter

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2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

2 Zucchinis diced into 1/2 inch pieces.

On the stove top brown the chicken sprinkled in season and minced garlic. Add zucchinis. When brown, cut up into 1 inch pieces and set aside.

In a separate pan cook 1 package of Penni Pasta according to package instructions, drain set aside.

In a sauce pan cook, Whipping cream, cream cheese and butter. Simmer until smooth.

Layer in a bowl:

Chicken and zucchini

pasta

sauce

Parmesan cheese

repeat until gone

Finally, toss together and enjoy.

Peppermint Ice Ceam Dessert

2009-02-02T11:06:00.001-08:00

1 pack of Oreos crushed (use a rolling pin or in a blender)
peppermint ice cream softened

Topping:
2 oz sweetened Chocolate
1/2 cup butter
3 beaten egg yolks (at room temperature not right out of the fridge)
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
1/2 c. powdered sugar
3 egg whites

In a 9 X 13 glass pan, evenly spread out crushed Oreos. Spread the softened ice cream on top of the Oreo layer. Put into freezer until firm. 1-2 hours

In a double boiler melt chocolate and butter and vanilla. Take off the stove. Slow temper the egg yolks *Whisk in a small amount of the chocolate sauce to the eggs. This will raise the temperature so the egg yolks will blend properly. Whisk the egg yolks to the chocolate sauce pan. Do not reheat.

In a separate bowl mix egg whites add powder sugar and egg whites. Beat until stiff peaks.

Fold in egg whites in to the chocolate mixture. Carefully and slowly.

Remove pan from freezer and evenly pour the topping over the ice cream. Place back in freezer for 1-2 additional hour or until frozen.

Serve frozen with hot fudge drizzled on top.

Jennifer Peanut Butter Treats

2009-02-02T10:32:00.000-08:00

6 cups rice krispy cereal
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup butterscotch chips

Place corn syrup and sugar in a sauce pan. Stir frequently until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. In a large bowl mix sauce and rice krispies. Stir until well coated press into a 9 x 13 pan. Melt chocolate chips and pour evenly over treats. Then add butterscotch chips and they should melt on top.

2009-02-02T10:23:00.000-08:00

Tropical salad with Strawberry Balsamic Dressing

10 oz bag of prewashed spinach
1 11 oz can of Mandarin oranges
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 papaya sliced ( or add additional cup of strawberries)
2 kiwis peeled and sliced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan

Dressing
1 cup sliced strawberries
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp sugar
freshly ground pepper

In a large bowl mix spinach and fruit. Add Parmesan on top.
For the dressing combine ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth.
Add pepper to taste.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

2009-02-02T09:58:00.000-08:00

Olive Gardens Spinach and Artichoke Dip

2 fresh artichokes or one 14 oz can drained and sliced
1 lb cream cheese
8 oz mascarpone cheese
2 tbsp sifted
1 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 tsp fresh thyme
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
16 oz fresh spinach chopped
1tsp flat leaf parsley chopped
1 clove garlic minced
5 green onion chopped
salt and pepper to taste
* 8 slices crusty Italian bread

Preheat oven to 325. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl ..except the bread. Fill baking dish and cook for 25 minutes. Serve hot with grilled bread.

2009-02-02T09:45:00.000-08:00

Cafe Rio Pork and Creamy Tomatillo dressing

4-5 lb pork roast

Rub:

2 Tbs brown sugar

1 to 1-1/2 tsp red pepper

2 tsp cumin

1-2 tsp salt

Mix together and rub on roast. Put the roast into the crock pot on low over night.

The next morning add:

1 can Coke

1 cup chicken broth

2 cloves garlic minced

1 small onion finely chopped

About 1 hour before serving shred the roast and add 1-2 cup brown sugar.

Creamy Tomatillo Dressing

1 pkg Hidden Valley Ranch

8 oz or half a jar of Salsa Verde (La Victoria)

2 med cloves garlic

3/4 cup mayonnaise

3/4 cup sour cream

1/8 - 1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce

Juice from 1 lime

Mix in a blender and chill until needed.

TIP* You can buy tortillas at any restaurant then cook them at home. Also you might be able to find them in the refrigerator part of your grocery store.

Pretzel Jello Jell-O Salad Dessert

2009-01-28T12:46:00.000-08:00

I love Jello with extras but not all of our family does; here's a great recipe that if you try it I'm pretty sure you'll like it!

Crust
2 cups lightly rolled pretzels
3/4 cup melted butter
Layer 1 over Crust
3 tablespoons sugar
12 ounces cream cheese
1 1/2 cups sugar
12 ounces cool whip
Layer 2
6 ounces strawberry Jell-Ogelatin dessert
2 cups boiling water
20 ounces frozen strawberries (thawed)
Lightly roll or crush pretzels.
Mix pretzels with 3/4 cup melted butter or margarine and 3 tablespoons of sugar and press into cake size pan or glass dish (9 x 13). Bake Crust at 350 for 10 minutes. Let Crust cool. Cream together 8 - 12 ounces of cream cheese, 1.5 cups of sugar and then add 12 ounces of Cool Whip. Spread over cooled crust. Mix 1 6 ounce box of instant strawberry Jell-O in 2 cups of boiling water till dissolved. Cool from boiling Add 2 10 ounce packages of thawed strawberries. Let slightly gel in fridge for an hour. Spread mixture over the cream cheese layer and chill.

Hint you can also use raspberry instead of strawberry.

Glazed Baby Carrots

2009-01-21T16:43:00.000-08:00

Glazed Baby Carrots
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup light brown sugar1 package (16 ounces) ready-to-eat peeled baby carrots, cooked1 packet Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix
Preparation
Cook Time: 8 min.Melt butter and sugar in large skillet. Add carrots and seasoning & salad dressing mix. Stir well. Cook over medium heat until hot and glazed, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve immediately.Serves: 4 - 6

From the Hidden Valley® website

Tex Mex Dip ( 7 Layer Dip)

2009-01-20T12:35:00.000-08:00

Mash together:
3 avocados 1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbs lemon juice 1/4 tsp pepper

Blend:
1 cup sour cream 1/2 pkg. taco seasoning

Layer in order:
2 cans bean dip
avocado mixture
sour cream mixture
8 oz Cheddar cheese grated
1 bunch green onions chopped
3 medium tomatoes diced
1-2 cans of sliced olives

Dip with tortilla chips

Barbeque

2009-01-20T12:30:00.000-08:00

1 lb hamburger
1 onion diced
2 Tbs brown sugar
2 Tbs mustard
1 Tbs vinegar
3/4 cup ketchup

Brown hamburger and onions. Mix sauce and pour over hamburger;simmer. Serve on bins with chips,sliced carrots and dip.

Crockpot Italian Chicken

2009-01-11T15:37:00.000-08:00

Italian Chicken

4 boneless chicken breast
1 pkg Italian Salad dressing mix
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 pkg cream cheese
1 large (family size)cream of chicken soup
1-2 cans of Mushrooms (optional)

Place all ingredients into crock pot. Cook on low for 5 hours. Serve on rice and enjoy!!!

Beef Stew

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2 pounds stew beef or a roast diced up into 3/4 inch pieces
vegetable oil
2 cups water (or stock)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic,shredded
1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 large carrots, sliced
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 large potato, sliced
beef stock or bulliouns as needed
2 tablespoons flour
Directions
Brown meat in hot oil. Add water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, salt, pepper. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Add carrots and celery. Cover and cook 30 to 40 minutes longer. To thicken gravy, remove 2 cups hot liquid. Using a separate bowl, combine 1/4 cup water and flour until smooth. Return mixture to pot. Stir and cook until bubbly. Add potatoes last so they don't soften too much. Salt and Pepper as needed as needed.

Sour Cream and Green Chili Chicken Enchilads

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Sour Cream And Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
In a bowl, combine:

Four 10-1/4 oz. cans of cream of chicken soup
16 oz. container of sour cream
7 oz. container of diced green chili's
1/2 c. cheddar cheese

Cover 3-6 chicken breasts with water and simmer until juices run clear.
Cool chicken and dice into 3/4 inch pieces. Mix into the sauce.

(Smooth some of the cream of chicken over the bottom of the pan or coat with non stick spray.)
Open flour tortillas and place 1/2 cup mixture into the middle and roll up.
Place all filled tortilla side by side into a 9x 13 pan. Add additional sauce over the tops of the enchiladas.
Layer the top with:
1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
chopped green onions

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes

Creamy Chicken Chowder

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Chopped onion ½ cup
Butter 2 sticks
Flour 1 cup
Cornstarch 1/3 cup
Paprika ½ teaspoon
Salt ½ teaspoon
Pepper ¼ teaspoon
Half and Half 1 quart
Chicken Stock 1 quart
Worchester sauce 1 tablespoon
Diced carrots 1 cup
Diced celery 1 cup
Cooked and diced
Chicken tenders
( or rotisserie chicken) 1-2 cups
Chopped Parsley ¼ cup

Sauté onions in melted butter 5-10 minutes. Make a rue, adding flour, cornstarch, salt ,pepper and paprika. Simmer for 10 minutes. It will be a thick mixture. Add your wet ingredients next. Half and Half, Chicken stock and Worchester sauce, stir constantly until thickened. Add all vegetables and simmer until vegetables are soft. Garnish with parsley and cheese if desired.

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I made this dish six months ago at My Girlfriends Kitchen. I knew I could recreate it. This is easy and looks really nice.

1 pkg 12 oz jumbo pasta shells
1 container of ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 egg

3 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup Alfredo sauce
1 jar pesto sauce (found by fresh marinara sauce)
Cook the JUMBO PASTA SHELLS according to the direction on the box. Drain well and set aside.
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese,egg and 3 tbs of pesto sauce (more if you like). Mix well and set aside.

Take the pasta shell and add 2tbs of the cheese mixture into the cooked shell. Lay shells in a baking dish, should create about 3 rows in a 9X12 pan. Pour the spaghetti sauce over the shells. Next, drizzle the Alfredo sauce down the middle of each shell continuing down the row. Third add a dab of pesto sauce to each shell. You can sprinkle the remaining cheese over the entire dish.

Bake at 375 till hot and bubbly. This makes a lot 8-10 servings. Each person will only eat 2-3 shells.. They look deceiving but they are really filling. I am sure you could also add cooked sausage or hamburger meat.