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Lasagna Rolls

2012-01-03T20:22:00.002-06:00

1 lb of Jimmy Dean Sausage
1/2 Green Bell Pepper
1/2 Red Bell Pepper
3/4 package of Lasagna noodles (cooked)
1 package of cream cheese
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
1 cup of shredded cheese of choice

Preheat oven to 350
Cook noodles, do not over cook though- or they will fall apart!
Brown sausage and drain off fat
Add meat to pan, place softened cream cheese and bell pepper into pan. Allow it to heat up, but not letting the cream cheese melt totally. You want a thick filling.
Cut noodles in half, place 1 spoonful of mixture into the noodle and roll it up. Place it seam side down into a baking dish. Cover with sauce and top with cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is at it's desired look. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving!

You could also add other ingredients to the filling- according to your likes. I actually didn't have bell peppers so I used a can of rotel (drained) and it was great! It added a kick to it.

My friend Amber gave me the recipe. They were a big hit at both parties that I cooked them for! Next time I make them I will take a picture to add to this post!

Fried Pickles

2011-09-30T01:39:00.001-05:00

Catherine, military wife stationed overseas sent in this recipe.

1 pint sliced dill pickles, undrained
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon all purpose flour, plus 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour.
1/2 tsp hot sauce
1 1/2 to 2 tsp red ground pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
Vegetable oil

Drain pickles, reserving 2/3 cup of the juice. Press pickles between paper towels. Combine 2/3 cup of pickle juice, egg, 1 tablespoon of flour & hot sauce. Stir well & set aside.

Combine 1 1/2 cup of flour with ground red pepper, garlic powder, salt & paprika. Blend well. Dip pickles in egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture. Fry coated pickles in 375 degree oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.

Dirty Rice

2011-09-30T01:28:00.000-05:00

Catherine, military wife stationed overseas sent in this recipe.

1lb lean ground beef
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 ribs of celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup).
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
1 cup uncooked rice
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
3/4 cup of water

Cook ground beef and next 5 ingredients in a large skillet over med/high heat, stirring until beef crumbles & is no longer pink. Drain meat.

Stir in salt & next three ingredients; stirring well. Add rice, broth & cup of water.; stirring well. Bring to a boil; cover & reduce heat. Simmer 25-30 minutes or until rice if tender.

Casserito aka (Casserole Burrito)

2011-08-30T21:09:00.000-05:00

Here's a quick meal that I came up with while buying groceries the other day.

1lb ground beef

1 package Vigo yellow rice

Flour tortillas

1 package taco seasoning

1 can of Campbell's Fiesta Nacho Cheese soup

Mexican blend shredded cheese

2 cans refried beans

Cook ground beef (I usually add some minced garlic, salt & pepper when cooking it). Drain it & add taco seasoning. I also added some onions to the meat.

Cook rice according to instructions on package.

Then in a casserole pan layer tortillas, refried beans, tortillas, ground beef, tortillas, yellow rice, tortillas, nacho cheese soup/refried beans, tortillas & then top with the shredded cheese.

Cook in the oven on 350 degrees, for about 25-30, or until the cheese begins to brown on top.

Serve with sour cream & salsa. I like chopped tomatoes so that is what I used.

This is also a quick & easy casserole to put together before hand & just pop in the oven when you are ready to eat.

Garlic Green Beans

2011-08-03T17:27:00.000-05:00

Frozen green beans
minced garlic
Extra virgin Olive Oil
S & P

My favorite is the baby green beans, since they are more tender.
There is no "real" recipe. But I put the frozen beans in a skillet with some olive oil. salt, pepper & minced garlic (I buy the large jar from the Walmart produce department). Then put the lid on it. Let the beans get limp. Then once the beans are cooked, take the lid off & let the moisture evaporate. Then you sorta sautee them. Kinda fry them. You may have to add some more olive oil or garlic. You want the green beans to wilt & begin to turn brown.

Summer Corn Salad

2011-07-19T17:31:00.000-05:00

I saw this recipe on Southern Plate & new I had to make it. I bought some of the Tostitos Scoops to use for dipping.

2-15 ounce cans whole kernel corn, drained*
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 small onion, diced
1 Cup Italian Dressing (I use regular but you can use Zesty Italian if you like)

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate several hours.
Can be made up to two days ahead of time. This is delicious and the perfect side for a barbecue!
*If you’d like to use fresh or frozen corn just cook it in water until tender and drain well.

Crouton Chicken

2011-07-17T16:43:00.003-05:00

I often look for new ways to do old foods. I had some chicken tenders in the fridge and did a little brainstorming and came up with this tasty (judging by the clean plates all round) alternative.

Here's what you need:

Chicken tenders (or chicken breasts cut into strips)
a bag of croutons
4 oz (+/-) sour cream (I used the chipolte flavored)

Preheat oven to 350.
Rinse chicken and pat dry. Trim off any fat.
Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non cooking spray.
Crush entire bag of croutons.
Roll tenders in sour cream.
Roll tenders coated in sour cream in crouton crush.
Place on cookie sheet.
Bake for approximately 20 minutes.

**Sorry! No pic because they got devoured!**

Best Baked Beans

2011-07-15T16:59:00.002-05:00

So I'm sure everyone has a baked beans recipe, but I thought I would share mine. I am NOT a huge baked beans fan, but I cannot stop eating these!

Here's what you need:

2 cans baked beans
1 roll of sausage
2 tbsp grape jelly
2 tbsp syrup

Preheat oven to 350.

Scramble the sausage meat.

Open beans and put them in a casserole dish.

Spoon in jelly and syrup. Mix well.

Pour in sausage meat.

Bake until bubble.

YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!

Bar B Que Cups

2011-07-09T22:12:00.004-05:00

Since the kids are home all day, I am constantly looking for foods to satisfy their constant "I'm hungry" declaration! Here is an easy recipe that a friend from church passed on to me and we have been enjoying.

Here's what you need:

1 lb ground beef
1 bottle bar-b-que sauce
1 can biscuite
1 pkg sharp cheddar cheese
A muffin tin

Preheat oven to 350.
Brown the ground beef and pour in bar-b-que sauce. (Make sure you use plenty of sauce, cause the bread will soak up a lot of it)
Spray the muffin tin with nonstick spray.
Cut biscuits into half (or quarters depending on how much bread you want)
Mold the dough to the muffin tin.
Spoon bar-b-que meat mix into the molds.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the meat.
Bake until bread is done and cheese is starting to brown.

Grape Salad

2011-06-28T21:12:00.000-05:00

I have eaten this a few times & swoon over it every time! I was reminded if it again the other day at a church gathering. I think I'm going to make some just because!

2 lbs green seedless grapes
2 lbs red seedless grapes
8 ounces sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, to taste

Topping Ingredients:

1 cup brown sugar, packed, to taste
1 cup crushed pecans, to taste

Wash and stem grapes.
Set aside.
Mix sour cream, cream cheese, white sugar and vanilla by hand until blended.
Stir grapes into mixture, and pour in large serving bowl.
For topping: Combine brown sugar, and crushed pecans.
Sprinkle over top of grapes to cover completely.
Chill overnight.

Tomato-Onion Salad Recipe

2011-06-22T21:30:00.000-05:00

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium-size sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Put together the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Arrange tomato and onions slices in rows in a serving dish. Sprinkle with chopped basil, and drizzle evenly with marinade. Cover it and let it stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours.

I made this yesterday & instead of using evoo & the vinegar, I used balsamic vinaigrette. And instead of layering it, I just mixed it all together. I served it over chilled pasta & really liked it!

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

2011-04-13T17:52:00.002-05:00

I got this recipe from Southern Plate.

D & I love, love, love the lettuce wraps from P.F Changs. I have wanted to make them at home for a long time, but most of the recipes I find online have about 50 ingredients. So, when I saw this one I knew I had to give it a try. It was super duper easy & extra yummy!

3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (can substitute leftover chicken or turkey – about three cups
3 green onions
Small can water chestnuts
1 Cup mushrooms
2 T brown sugar
3 T Soy Sauce
Rice Sticks and oil to cook them in
Head of lettuce to serve them in

In large skillet, heat one tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add chicken, cut into pieces, and cook while stirring until cooked through. While chicken is cooking, finely dice mushrooms, water chestnuts, and green onions. Remove chicken from heat after it is done and dice.

Combine soy sauce and brown sugar, stir well. Add chicken, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and green onions back to skillet. Stir in sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through.

Rice Sticks:

Place one to two inches of oil in a small sauce pot. Heat over medium heat for several minutes. Break off a handful of rice noodles and drop into pot, immediately removing to a paper towel lined plate when they puff up.

Serve chicken mixture in lettuce leaves, topped with crunchy rice noodles. Eat

For photos of the recipe step by step & even a video of how to cook the rice noodles be sure to check out Chicken Lettuce Wraps – y’all! on Southern Plate.

***I made a larger portion the recipe called for. There never seems to be enough of this goodness when you eat it in the restaurant.

I also used frozen chicken, which I boiled with chicken broth, minced garlic, pepper & a few dashes of soy sauce instead of salt.

Pork with Lemon Dill Sauce

2011-03-28T14:41:00.002-05:00

Photo & recipe courtesy of Publix.com/apons

1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb)
4 slices bacon
4 toothpicks
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup lemon dill sauce, divided

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Cut tenderloin into four equal pieces.

Wrap each piece of the pork with a slice of bacon, then secure ends of bacon with toothpicks; season with salt and pepper (wash hands). Place pork on baking sheet and top each with 1 tablespoon lemon dill sauce.

Bake 15–20 minutes or until pork is 160°F (for medium). Top each with 1 tablespoon (or more) remaining lemon dill sauce. Let stand 2–3 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks and serve.

Fried Rice

2011-03-20T15:19:00.002-05:00

Fried Rice Recipe
1 onion
4 cups of White Rice, cooked and cooled
3 cloves of garlic
1/3 cup of oil
3 whole scallions, thinly sliced, whites separated.
4 large eggs, slightly beaten
Optional: frozen peas, carrots & corn mixture

Instructions:
Heat large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add onions to pan, stirring occasionally until lightly browned. Season with Salt & Pepper. Add garlic & scallion whites. (if using frozen peas, corn, carrot mixture add now until defrosted) Remove from heat, transfer to a large bowl.

Return pan to stove: Add 2 tablespoons of oil, cook eggs add salt & pepper, keep moist-then transfer to the bowl. Break the eggs up with wooden spoon or spatula.

Return pan to stove: Add remaining oil to pan, add rice to pan and use spoon to break up any clumps. Season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry the rice to coat evenly with oil. Stop stirring, and then let the rice cook undisturbed until it gets slightly crispy, about 2 minutes! Stir rice again- breaking up any new clumps. Add scallion greens. Transfer to the bowl. Stir all ingredients together with the rice. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper if necessary. Serve!

Added chicken options:
Heat skillet, add olive oil- then onions. Cook till tender, add chicken breast chunks and s&p. Then once chicken is no longer pink, add Chinese sweet chili sauce to the skillet. Allow it to soak into the chicken. Once chicken reaches 100 degrees, add vegetable stir-fry bag and continue to cook until chicken reaches 165 degrees. Remove from heat and serve right away over rice or noodles. Add soy sauce as desired!

The Best Lasagna Ever

2011-03-18T19:44:00.003-05:00

I stole this from the Pioneer Woman's blog... Our youthpastors served this to our family the other night and my kids cleaned their plates!

Ingredients
1-½ poundGround Beef
1 poundHot Breakfast Sausage
2 clovesGarlic, Minced
2 cans(14.5 Ounce) Whole Tomatoes
2 cans(6 Ounce) Tomato Paste
2 TablespoonsDried Parsley
2 TablespoonsDried Basil
1 teaspoonSalt
3 cupsLowfat Cottage Cheese
2 wholeBeaten Eggs
½ cupsGrated (not Shredded) Parmesan Cheese
2 TablespoonsDried Parsley
1 teaspoonSalt
1 poundSliced Mozzarella Cheese
1 package(10 Ounce) Lasagna Noodles
(add 1/2 Teaspoon Salt And 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil To Pasta Water)

Preparation Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet or saucepan, combine ground beef, sausage, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain half the fat; less if you’re feeling naughty. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil and salt. After adding the tomatoes, the sauce mixture should simmer for 45 minutes while you are working on the other steps.

In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, beaten eggs, grated Parmesan, 2 more tablespoons parsley, and 1 more teaspoon salt. Stir together well. Set aside.

Cook lasagna until “al dente” (not overly cooked).

To assemble:

Arrange 4 cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of a baking pan, overlapping if necessary. Spoon half the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles. Spread evenly. Cover cottage cheese with a layer of mozzarella cheese. Spoon a little less than half the meat/sauce mixture over the top.
Repeat, ending with meat/sauce mixture. Sprinkle top generously with extra Parmesan.
Either freeze, refrigerate for up to two days, or bake immediately: 350-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until top is hot and bubbly

Oven Baked BBQ Chicken

2011-02-05T01:00:00.004-06:00

This comes from a friend in Austin, Texas! I have never tasted a better oven baked bbq chicken!

For my bbq chicken I use legs and thighs, you can use the chicken of your choice, I always wash my chicken and pluck out any left in feathers. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. I sprinkle a little pepper, garlic salt and a little garlic powder on all sides of the legs and front and back of the thighs. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until brown then turn over and cook the other side 30 minutes or till brown, then add bbq sauce I use Hunt’s brush it on all over on one side and bake an extra 5 minutes then turn over and add bbq sauce to the other side and cook an extra 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy!!

We cooked made from scratch mashed potatoes, steamed veggies and Pillsbury's canned biscuits. One day I'll master those homemade biscuits!

Salsa

2011-01-31T20:47:00.003-06:00

1 can of diced tomatoes
1 hot pepper or a few jalapenos and juice
1 small onion
2 cloves of garlic
1/4 cup of fresh cilantro
2 bullion cubes
1/4 cup of water

You can use fresh tomatoes in the summer, you may just need to add more water. Use your peppers to your preference!

Mix ingredients in the blender or Magic bullet.
Then boil all ingredients together in a sauce pan for at least 4 minutes.

I serve mine warm.

Chicken Parmesan

2011-01-03T16:52:00.003-06:00

4 Boneless Chicken Breast
1 c. Italian bread crumbs (I use Homemade)
1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp basil (optional)
1 tsp. black pepper
1 egg beaten
1 jar marina sauce
2 cups mozzarella or cheddar cheese
2 tbsp. melted butter

Flatten Chicken to 1 inch thick. Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper in a bowl. pour in butter and mix. Dip chicken in egg then roll in dry mixture. Place in greased pan. For extra crispy chicken, spray chicken with cooking spray. Cook at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. After 25 minutes sprinkle cheese over chicken, then add sauce to the pan. Continue cooking for 5 minutes. Serve over spaghetti.

We served green beans, salad, and garlic bread with ours. It was wonderful!

Roasted Potato Salad

2010-12-23T15:48:00.004-06:00

This is a new favorite of mine!

5 lb bag of red potatoes
Green Onions
Fiesta Ranch Packet
Original Ranch Packet
1 cup of sour cream
1 cup of mayo
Bacon pieces
Olive Oil
Garlic

Preheat oven to 425
Wash & Dice potatoes, mix the ranch packets with olive oil. Line a baking pan with foil. Toss potatoes in the oil mixture and place on pan. Sprinkle garlic over the potatoes. Bake at 425 degrees for 40 minutes.

While potatoes are cooking, mix the sour cream & mayo and dice the green onions.
Once potatoes are cooked, but still a little firm (so they don't turn to mush) take from oven and mix the sour cream & mayo dressing with potatoes. Toss in the bacon and onions and serve warm.

Very easy. You can add more or less sour cream and mayo, depending on your taste buds. You can also use 1/2 the bag and have enough for the family meal. I just made a big turn of it for a holiday party.

Ham Delights

2010-12-01T11:53:00.002-06:00

Ham Delights

1 lb ham shaved thin (from your local deli)
1/2 lb Swiss cheese shredded
1 stick melted butter
3 TBSP prepared mustard
3 TBSP poppy seeds
1tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 small white onion chopped
2 packages Kings Hawaiian rolls

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.

Slice the rolls in half while they are all still attached together- you’ll slice length-wise to create a top and bottom half, like mini hamburger buns that are still attached on the sides. You’ll have 4 “halves” of the rolls; this recipe makes two batches of sandwiches. For those who are counting: you’ll have two bottoms and two tops.

Mix butter, mustard, poppy seeds, Worcestershire and chopped onion into a thick paste.
(I sauteed the onions in the butter, added a dash of worcestershire)

Spread mixture evenly on the tops and bottoms of rolls.

Place shredded ham evenly on bottom of rolls and sprinkle ham with Swiss cheese.

Place tops of rolls onto the sandwiches & wrap the whole “slab” of rolls in tinfoil.

Place in the oven (on a cookie sheet if you like) and bake at 325 for 10-20 minutes until cheese is melted.

Slice the rolls apart into individual sandwiches.

Serve warm!!

Sweet & Sour Beef

2010-10-18T16:05:00.000-05:00

1 - 1/2 lbs beef
1 lrg can pineapple chunks in syrup
1 can chop suey vegetables (16 oz)
Pineapple juice from can + enough water to measure 1 cup
...1/2 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup vinegar
4 TBlsp soy sauce
3 Tblsp corn starch

Brown hamburger meat in large skillet ( you can add chopped 1/2 onion here...but I don't)
Drain pineapple juice + water in bowl. Add vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar and cornstarch. Mix well.
Add this mixture to hamburger. Stir continuously until brown and thickened.
Add pineapple and drained chop suey vegetables.
Continue cooking and stirring until heated well.

Serve over chow mein noodles and white rice(rice/optional). Can sprinkle individual servings with soy sauce. Put meat mixture in crock pot to keep it warm...Enjoy! Yum!

From a Texas friend :-)

Black Bean Casserole

2010-10-18T16:03:00.002-05:00

Ingredients
•1 pound ground beef
•1 can black beans, undrained
•1 package McCormick taco seasoning mix
•1 can corn, drained
•1/2 cup chunky salsa
•1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
•1 cup broken up tortilla chips

Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Brown meat in large skillet over medium heat, drain.

Add beans, taco seasoning, corn, and salsa to the meat, simmer for 10 minutes.

Transfer mixture to 9"X13" baking dish, sprinkle on cheese and tortilla chips.

Bake for 10 minutes, until warm.

I served mine with shredded cheese and sour cream. YUMMO.

Recipe can be found at http://drunkchef.com/recipes/105-black-bean-taco-bake

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Stuffed Peppers

2010-09-11T19:15:00.000-05:00

There are no measurements in this recipe because it's my Mom's & she is what she calls a "dump cook." She just dumps stuff in a pot & it always turns out good. I grew up eating this recipe & whenever my friends would come over they always requested it.

Bell Peppers
Ground beef
Rice
Tomato juice
Salt
Pepper
Garlic salt.

Take ground beef, rice & seasonings & mix together. You can add as much rice to this as you want. I prefer lots of rice, plus it makes the meal stretch. Mom uses less rice. After cutting the tops off the bell peppers & cleaning them, stuff beef mixture in them. I use 2 bell peppers, just because I like the flavor of the pepper but not the pepper itself. You can stuff as many peppers as you like. I also make porcupine balls with the rest of the beef mixture. Put into a put & pour in the tomato juice. Also add enough water to cover the peppers. Cover with a lid & cook on medium-low heat for about an hour & 1/2. Take a pepper & cut in half to make sure the meat & rice are done. Uncover & let simmer for a little while so the tomato juice will thicken making a gravy. You can also add crushed tomatoes along with the tomato juice. This is also a dish that can be made in a slow-cooker,

EASY BANANA BREAD

2010-09-05T14:51:00.001-05:00

EASY BANANA BREAD

1 c. sugar (I used almost 2 cups)
2 eggs
2 tbsp. melted butter (I used 4)
1 c. mashed ripe banana (I used 3 bananas)
1/2 tsp. nutmeg (didn't use this)
2 c. biscuit mix

Beat together sugar, eggs, butter, banana, and nutmeg. Stir in biscuit mix. Pour into 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch greased and floured loaf pan. Bake in 350 degree oven 1 hour. Makes 1 loaf.
So moist and delicious and only takes 5 minutes to make!

I added milk to the recipie too- made it moist.

No Bake Oatmeal Cookies

2010-08-29T21:01:00.001-05:00

Everyone loves these cookies. When I was growing up these were a sweet treat my Mom would whip up from basic stuff in the pantry.

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup cocoa

1 stick butter

1/2 cup milk

1 tsp. vanilla

3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal

1/2 cup peanut butter

Combine sugar, cocoa, butter and milk in a saucepan. On medium heat, bring to a boil for one full minute.

Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter (optional), vanilla and oatmeal.

Drop by spoonful onto wax paper. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.

Maw's Rivels

2010-08-16T21:32:00.002-05:00

2 1/2 cups flour (white lily)
2 eggs
Stew Meat (cooked, and keep broth)
Beef Broth (swanson is what maw uses)

Mix flour and egg in a bowl on low speed with mixer. You will create small pepple like balls of flour that resemble what you use for apple crumb dessert.

Heat beef broth from stew meat with one can of swanson beef broth to a boil.

Sprinkle in rivels once beef broth is boiling, and stir continuously. Turn Temp down to med or low heat. Stir as it contiunes to cook. Has consistency of oatmeal. Appox. 5 minutes of cook time.

You can make rivels for any soup to make it stretch! They use to put it in the tomato soup too. When you have 5 boys and 5 girls in the house to feed you'd better know how to make a meal last! All the Kluttz kids grew up on rivels and still enjoy them today!

This recipe has been packed a way, but finally I located it and thought I should put it in the world wide web before it gets lost again in my world of chaos!

Skillet Ravioli

2010-08-15T15:34:00.001-05:00

This recipe is from the May/June 2010 issue of Cooking With Paula Deen.

1 (20-oz) package refrigerated four-cheese ravioli, cooked according to package directions and kept warm

1lb. ground beef

2 (8-oz) can tomato sauce

2 tablespoons Italian-style tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon dried basil (I used fresh)

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat for 8 to10 minutes or until browned and crumbly; drain. Return beef to pan, and add tomato sauce, paste, parsley, basil, and garlic salt; cook 6 minutes or until heated through.

Add cooked ravioli to tomato sauce. Sprinkle with cheese, and serve immediately.

Creamy Italian Chicken

2010-08-12T10:14:00.001-05:00

1-2 lbs. of chicken breast
1 can cream of mushroom
1 can cream of chicken
one packet of Italian dressing dry mix
8 oz of cream cheese

Put all ingredients, except for cream cheese into a slow cooker. Cook on high 4 hours, or low 6 hours. Add 8 oz of cream cheese ( neufchâtel works perfectly) and continue to cook for half an hour. Stir well and break up chicken. Serve over pasta or rice.

Mac & Cheese Soup

2010-08-12T10:09:00.000-05:00

Put 2 boxes of creamy mac & cheese already cooked into the slow cooker with cubed ham and add cheese soup and broccli to it and cook it for an hour.

Chicken Fajitias (SlowCooker)

2010-08-12T10:07:00.001-05:00

Light Red Kidney Beans, 1 can, drained
Sweet Whole Kernel Corn, Small can, drained
Black Beans, 1 can, drained
Fat-Free Refried Beans, 1 cup
8 0z. water
Mild Taco Sauce -- 3 TBLS
2 Boneless, skinless Chicken Breasts
Taco Seasoning Mix -- 2 TSP.

Directions In Crockpot, add water, taco sauce, and taco seasoning. Add Chicken breasts. Cook on HIGH for three hours (180 minutes). Turn to low and add black beans, kidney beans, and corn. Cook one hour (60 minutes) on LOW. Heat re-fried beans on stove top on LOW. Serve with tortilla or shells or over rice. You may want to top with low-fat cheese and/or pico de gallo. Serves 12. Number of Servings: 12 Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GEORGIAMIST. Number of Servings: 12

Hey, I use a whole packet of Taco Bell brand taco seasoning instead of 2 Tbsp like it calls for. It is sooo yummy! I also cook brown rice and use a whole can of refried beans. I put the rice and beans on the tortillas first before I add the chicken fajita mix to the fajitas. They end up looking more like huge burritos when I'm through loading them up! Add some sour cream and salsa and your good to go!!! Yummy! My husband LOVES this!!!

*From a friend of mine in NC*

BACON WRAPPED APPLE BBQ CHICKEN

2010-08-12T10:00:00.001-05:00

*From Keri in Texas*

BACON WRAPPED APPLE BBQ CHICKEN
3-4 CHICKEN BREASTS
1/2 CUP BBQ SAUCE
...1-2 apple peeled and grated or I use applesauce
1 tsp lemon juice
6 slices bacon ( I use turkey bacon )

Mix bbq suace with apple & lemon juice

Place chicken breasts wrapped in bacon in base of crock pot and pour bbq/apple mixture over the chicken - Set to low and cook for 8 hours

Oven directions ( which I do )
Bake at 350* for 45 minutes covered with foil to keep chicken moist and tender. Remove the foil for the last 15 minutes to let the bacon get a little crispy ~~~ ENJOY

One Skillet Chicken Dish

2010-08-06T19:30:00.001-05:00

This is Vicki's recipe & it's one of her "go to" meals....

Boneless chicken breast

fresh onions

green peppers

fresh or canned tomatoes

olive oil

Lots of salt/pepper & garlic salt.

Put it all in a skillet and let it cook until chicken is done. You can also add frozen whole okra about 10 minutes before it's time to eat!!!...Yummy!

Southwestern Couscous

2010-08-06T19:17:00.000-05:00

My friend Traci talked about this recipe on Facebook & it sounded so good, I knew I needed to have it. Here it what she sent me.....

This is mine and Matt’s favorite – throw stuff we had in the pantry and freezer recipe. I have it typed out for normal people, but I put what we actually do in parenthesis.

1 box couscous (10 ounces)
3 tablespoons olive oil (I leave this out)
2 tablespoons lime juice (I like lime, so I use more)
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (I used more)
1 bag of Bird’s Eye Pepper Mix
1 can of Rotel
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (I used more)
1 cup frozen corn kernels or a can of Mexicorn
1 can of black beans, drained and washed (depends on my mood if I want this)

1. Bring water (1/2 the amount recommended on Couscous package), olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, peppers mix, corn, rotel, and chopped cilantro to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover the pot and remove it from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. (or according to box / package directions)

2. Drain and rinse the black beans in cold water, making sure to rinse and drain thoroughly before adding to couscous mixture.

3. Fluff your couscous with a fork, making sure to break up all chunks before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Can be served: warm wrapped in a tortilla with the following.....cheddar cheese, fajita meat, fish, chicken
or whatever strikes you

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Baked Potato Soup

2010-08-06T19:06:00.008-05:00

Jamie shared this recipe with us....


5 lb bag of potatoes
3 (14.5 oz) cans of chicken broth
2 sticks of butter
3 (12 oz) cans of evap milk
3 (10.5 oz) cans of cream of chicken soup
8 oz velveeta OR 1 can cheddar cheese soup

Peel and dice potatoes and cook in chicken broth until tender. 

Remove from heat.
And add butter and mash to consistency that you like.
I leave some chunks. Just use your discretion.
Put back on stove and add milk and soup and blend. 
Cut velveeta into chunks and blend slowly. 
Let it heat a little bit on low heat so it wont burn and its all done.
Its good with a little shredded cheese on top and I like bacon bits.

* I didn't have the cond. milk last night, 
but I had whipping cream, and it was just as good.  
And I also added some milk to it to think it down for the kids.

Scalloped Corn Bake

2010-08-06T18:56:00.003-05:00

Here is another of Nancy's recipes....

3-4 cans of creamed corn
1 can of whole corn (drained) or 2 cups of frozen corn
1 cup plain oats
3 beaten eggs
1/2 cup milk
Seasoned salt
Pepper
1/2 cup of butter or margarine

Stir & bake @ 350 degrees for about an hour until it browns & thickens.

Burrito Bake

2010-08-06T18:50:00.000-05:00

My friend Nancy sent me this recipe. And I can not wait to try it.

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup Water
12 Flour tortillas (6 inch)
1 can (16 oz.) Refried Beans (you can also use the ones with chilies)
1 cup Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Heat oven to 350°F.

Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in seasoning mix and water. Bring to boil. Cook on low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.

Place 4 tortillas on bottom of greased 9-inch pie plate. Cover with half each of the refried beans, meat mixture and cheese. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining tortillas.

Bake 30 min. or until heated through and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges to serve.

Top with sour cream, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, salsa, olives, etc. You make 2 pies
at a time & save one for the next night & the flavors really soak into the
tortillas.

A Different Mayo

2010-07-12T11:31:00.000-05:00

This is an old Southern Living recipe & a friend made some tomato sandwiches with it the other day that were amazing!

1 cup mayo
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon grated onion

Mix together & allow to sit over night.

Use this spread instead of plain mayo on a tomato sandwich. It will seriously knock your socks off!
And if you are not a onion fan, don't worry! You grate the onion to get the flavor, so there is no diced onion pieces.

Of course you can try this spread on any kind of sandwich.

Mexican Black Bean Lasagna

2010-06-22T19:02:00.001-05:00

I got this recipe from the May/June 2010 issue of Cooking with Paula Deen.

1 (15-ounce) can of black beans, drained & rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained & rinsed
2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 cup Mexican-style cheese blended

Preheat oven 375 degrees. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine beans, corn & tomatoes. In a small bowl, stir together ricotta, sour cream & cumin. Place 2 tortillas on the bottom of prepared loaf pan. Spread about 1/3 cup of the ricotta mixture over tortillas. Top with about 1/3 cup black bean mixture. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat procedure 3 times.

Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through & cheese is melted.

***I used flour tortillas instead on corn. Plus added some garlic salt to the ricotta mixture.

Ranch Dressing

2010-06-18T12:10:00.000-05:00

It's just about some of the best Ranch dressing you have ever eaten!

1-2 cloves of garlic, chopped & crushed
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1/4 chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 cups of mayo
1 cup of buttermilk

Mix all ingredients & refrigerate at least for an hour before serving. Dressing is good for one week after it's made. You can also add sour cream to make it creamer & thicker. To change the flavor up you can use fresh cilantro instead of the parsley & add some lime zest.

Breakfast Casserole

2010-05-28T15:01:00.002-05:00

• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh breakfast sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled
• 4 cups cubed day-old bread
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 24 ounces of milk Evaporated Milk
• 10 large eggs, lightly beaten
• ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1. GREASE 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Place bread in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Combine evaporated milk, eggs, dry mustard, onion powder and pepper in medium bowl. Pour evenly over bread and cheese. Sprinkle with sausage. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
2. PREHEAT oven to 325 degrees F.
3. BAKE for 55 to 60 minutes or until cheese is golden brown. Cover with foil if top browns too quickly.

Chili Spaghetti Casserole

2010-05-25T09:52:00.002-05:00

this is the recipe straight from my cook book but you can change it up.

8 ounces of uncooked spaghetti
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 can (15oz) of vegetarian chili with beans
1 can (14.5oz) of Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in prepared dish. (I put them back in the pot that I cooked them in so I could mix it all really good)

Meanwhile, place beef and onion in large skillet; season with salt and pepper. Brown beef over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink, stirring to seperate meat. Drain fat. Stir in chili, tomatoes with juice, 1 cup of cheese, sour cream, chili powder and garlic powder.

Add chili mixture to pasta; stir until pasta is well coated. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Cover tightly with foil and bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 8 servings.

Mom's Mac & Cheese

2010-05-22T16:49:00.001-05:00

This is the mac & cheese recipe Mom makes for the holidays. Per my Paw's request. It is also my husbands favorite & she often makes him a roasting pan full as a gift! You can always change up the cheeses to fit what you like best.

1 lb elbow pasta
1/2 big box of Velvetta
Reg. block of sharp cheddar
Small can of Parmesan cheese
1 stick of butter
2 eggs
Milk
Salt
Pepper
Garlic salt

After pasta is cooked till it's chewy, drain & let butter melt with it. Add salt, pepper, garlic salt & all the cheese after it's been chopped. Stir well. Beat 2 eggs & 2 cup of milk in a separate bowl. Pour into the pasta & cheese. Stir well. Pour more milk into the pasta & other ingredient until it almost covers it. Stir well. Bake in the oven on 400 degrees. Bake until it bubbles, take out stir well. Do this about 3x's. Let cook until golden on top. Cooks for about 45 min-1hr.

Peanut Butter & Jelly

2010-05-12T10:23:00.002-05:00

You may already do this, but if someone had not shown me I'd would have never thought of it!

Just a quick tip for making pb&j.

Mix Jelly & Peanut butter in a bowl, then spread on bread- this keeps the mess down with toddlers eating it!!!

Pizza Casserole

2010-05-11T17:47:00.002-05:00

1 lb of Sausage(ground)
1 bag of wide noodles (1lb)
2 Jars of pizza sauce (14oz)
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups of mozzarella cheese
1 package of pepperoni

You could also add black olives, mushrooms or any other favorite pizza topping :)

Preheat oven to 350... cook sausage and drain. cook noodles as directed and drain. spay the bottom of a 13x9 baking dish. put the noodles down first then sausage followed by pepperoni and other choice toppings, add the 2 jars of pizza sauce and finally top with cheeses :) Bake for about 35 minutes

Cake Mix Reprise

2010-05-05T16:02:00.004-05:00

I have learned a few tricks to making a boxed cake mix taste a little more homemade!

* Use milk instear of water
* Use butter instead of oil
* Add a cup (a child's snack pack) of pudding

And to make a container of store bought icing taste better, add any of the following:

* powdered sugar- works best in vanilla
* peanut butter- works best in cream cheese
* cream cheese- works best in chocolate

Do you guys have any tricks like this?

Triple Cheese Stuffed Manicotti

2010-04-29T17:43:00.003-05:00

I used the recipe off the back of the Ronco Mancotti box :) lol

I have a family of 3 adults and 3 kids so I use...

2 boxes of mancotti
2 15oz container of ricotta cheese
6 cups mozzarella
2/3 cup of parmesan cheese (grated)
2 eggs
1 BIG can of spaghetti sauce
Optional: add spinach to the stuffing

Preheat over to 350. Cook manicotti as directed. Meanwhile, combine ricotta, 3 cups of mozzarella, parmesan and egg; mix well. Cover the baking dish with sauce. Stuff the mancotti. Place the stuffed mancotti is baking dish close together. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Uncover; top with remaining mozzarella and bake 5 more minutes :)

Sometimes the stuffing part can get messy and frustrating... I put my stuffing into a ziplock bag and cut the corner... sometimes it works easier and sometimes it causes more frustration and I end up just tearing noodle open, add the stuff and fold them back ;) lol

Hot Iced Brownies

2010-04-27T01:09:00.000-05:00

This is one of the easiest & yummiest recipes!

1 box of brownie mix
1 can of icing

Make brownie mix according to directions on the box. As soon as brownies come out of the oven poke holes all over. Then spread the icing on top. The icing will melt in the holes, plus it will create a layer on icing on top. You can eat them right away with some ice cream. Or they are even better after they cool & the icing has set. Heat up a helping in the microwave & the icing makes them all ooey gooey!

Six Can Chicken Tortilla Soup

2010-04-26T18:39:00.004-05:00

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green Chile peppers, drained

Open the cans of corn, chicken broth, chunk chicken, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies. Pour everything into a large saucepan or stock pot. Simmer over medium heat until chicken is heated through.

I've made this by this recipe, as well as used fiesta corn and hot rotel to add spice. I've also used chicken cooked off the bone, instead of canned chicken. It's all good. I've used chili beans instead of black beans. It's really easy and fast to make!

BBQ Chicken

2010-04-25T09:23:00.003-05:00

A little bird told me about cooking chicken in the crock pot because it literally falls apart when you go to pull it apart. I'm not a fan of pork BBQ but last night I made my family some chicken BBQ :)

1 bag of boneless skinless chicken breast
1 bottle of BBQ sauce

I put the chicken in the crock pot with some S & P and enough water to cover the chicken on low for a few hours. Then I pulled it apart and added enough BBQ sauce to coat the chicken. It was YUM O!

Cheesecake Pancakes

2010-03-13T15:41:00.006-06:00

1   package (8 oz) cream cheese
2   cups Original Bisquick® mix
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1   cup milk
2   eggs

Strawberry Syrup
1   cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup strawberry syrup for pancakes


Slice cream cheese lengthwise into four pieces.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet;
cover and freeze 8 hours or overnight.
Brush griddle or skillet with vegetable oil,
or spray with cooking spray;
heat griddle to 375°F or heat skillet over medium heat.
Cut cream cheese into bite-size pieces; set aside.
In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, graham cracker crumbs,
sugar, milk and eggs with whisk or fork until blended.
Stir in cream cheese.
For each pancake, pour slightly less than 1/3 cup
batter onto hot griddle.
Cook until edges are dry.

Turn; cook other sides until golden brown.
5In small bowl, mix strawberries and syrup;
top pancakes with strawberry
mixture.

If you can't find strawberry syrup
just top with fresh strawberries & whipped cream

Herbed Chicken & Tomatoes

2010-03-06T18:36:00.005-06:00

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes
1 envelope savory herd with garlic soup mix
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Hot cooked pasta
Parmesan cheese

In a slow cooker (crockpot), combine the chicken, tomatoes, soup mix & sugar. Cover & cook on low for 5-6 hrs or until chicken juices run clear. Serve over pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

***I used chicken tenderloins. And after they were cooked most were falling apart. But what wasn't I shredded.
You may also need to add some salt.
This recipe is easy peasy!

Chicken Taco Casserole

2010-02-25T13:07:00.001-06:00

8 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked, cubed (or about 4 -5 cups)
2 cans diced tomatoes
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
2 cans cream of chicken soup
2 pkgs of taco seasoning or 2 cans (4 oz) of taco sauce
1 cup chicken broth
2 packages tortilla chips or Doritos
2 cups grated American cheese, Mexican blend, or Classic Melts blend
Preparation:
In a saucepan, combine and heat tomatoes, soups, taco seasoning and broth. Mix chicken into sauce. Line bottom of casserole dish with chips. Add mixture of chicken and sauce. Top with grated cheese. Bake at 350° until bubbly and hot.
This is a double recipe and I use the big blue baking pan (if you still have it) ir you can use two regular casserole dishes. You can cut the recipe in half for less portions.

The Best Enchiladas

2010-02-25T01:51:00.001-06:00

1 tbsp butter or margarine
1 can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, drained
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, cut up and softened
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast
8 (8″) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 pint whipping cream

Directions…
Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9×13 baking dish with Pam. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add rotel and saute 1 min. Stir in cream cheese and chicken and cook, stirring constantly until cream cheese melts. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Roll up tortillas and place seam side down in a lightly greased 9×13 baking dish. Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese, and drizzle with whipping cream. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 min. Take off foil and cook for another 15 mins, or until top is golden brown.

Cajun Lobster Mac-n-Cheese

2010-02-25T01:43:00.003-06:00

My friend Denise created this delicious recipe.

2 small lobster tails. (more if you want more in the dish)
1 red bell pepper - diced small
5 green onions - diced thin
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups heavy cream
1 container of Mascarpone cheese (should be like a small dip size container)
1 small piece of Fontina cheese - grate fine
1 small pkg of fine shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons hot sauce (I used Uncle Dougie's)
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons paprika
1 box of noodles (elbow, shells, mini farfalle, something small …..)
½ c bread crumbs

Defrost lobster
Cook noodles, rinse with cold water and set aside.
Separate lobster neat from shell & dice meat.
Heat butter in 4 quart Dutch oven or large pot that noodles will fit back into. Sauté onion garlic & bell pepper. Add in hot sauce and lobster. Cook until lobster is done. Add in flour and blend well - will be thick like a roux.

Slowly whisk in cream. As cream thickens, add in nutmeg, paprika and Cajun seasonings.
Do not let cream come to a boil. Maintain on Med heat.
Wisk in Mascarpone cheese. When Mascarpone is incorporated and blended well, add in Fontina cheese.
When Fontina cheese is blended in, add in ½ of the small package of cheddar. When all cheese is blended, remove from heat.

Add in noodles and mix well.
Put into casserole dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese, then bread crumbs. If serving right away, heat in oven long enough for cheese to melt and crumbs to brown.

If serving later - re=heat in oven at 350 for 15-20 min (until cheese is melted and crumbs brown).

Instead of lobster you could use shrimp or shredded chicken.

Super Easy Cornbread

2010-02-09T17:28:00.002-06:00

2 cups self rising cornmeal
1/4 c. oil
1 egg
1 1/3 c. milk
touch of sugar (optional)

coat baking dish with butter and place in preheated oven until melted.

Bake at 425 for 15-18 minutes!

Creamy Cheddar Chicken Crock

2010-01-31T20:16:00.004-06:00

I was trying to think of a witty name for this recipe :) A friend passed it to me and we had it tonight - yummy!

1 bag of frozen skinless chicken breast
1 BIG can of cream of chicken soup
1 can of cheddar cheese soup
1 bag of frozen broccoli
1 small can of mushrooms
S&P

Add all the above ingrediants to the crock pot and serve over a bed of rice - YUMMY! The chicken didn't require a knife it was soooo tender.

I added water to my recipe tonight to cover all the stuff but I really don't think its necessary to add as much as I did... it was still very good but next time I'll add less water to make it more thicker :)

Ireland's Fudge Pie

2010-01-30T22:24:00.005-06:00

It's the simple things in life that often bring the greatest reward! So here's a simple, sweet recipe for you guys to enjoy!

2 squares unsweet baking chocolate
1 stick butter
2 eggs
1 C sugar
1/4 C flour
1 tsp vanilla

Melt butter & chocolate together.
In a separate bowl, beat eggs.
Add all ingredients to eggs.
Pour in pie plate (I use glass).
Bake 350 for 18-20 min.

(This picture was taken after my greedy family had already eaten half!)

**Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
It's not the same without the ice cream - seriously!

Notes:

-I only had semi sweet baking chocolate, but it was so good!
-No pie crust needed for this one!

Mexican Soup with a New Twist

2010-01-22T10:00:00.003-06:00

I recently had someone elses version of Mexican Soup and I LOVED it!!! Here's how she made it

1 lb of Hamburger meat
1 lb of sausage
2 cans of black beans
2 cans of chili beans
1 can of fiesta corn
1 can of rotel
1 can of enchilada sauce
1 can of tomato sauce
1 pack of dry Ranch seasoning

This recipe has a kick to it! The sausage and the enchilada sauce brings it up a notch on the spicey scale :)

Top it off with corn chips, shredded cheese and sour cream!

Popcorn Peanut Snack

2010-01-05T14:07:00.003-06:00

Popcorn Peanut Snack
By Janie Kluttz

3 cups Rice Crispies
2 cups Roasted Peanuts
2 tbsp peanut butter
2 bags No butter microwave popcorn
1 bag of white chocolate chips

melt white chocolate chips in microwave, stir in peanut butter & peanuts.
spread on wax paper on tables (tape it down)
Mix cooked popcorn, rice crispies together with melted mixture (use hands)
Let cool on wax paper. Bag it up! It's ready to give.

My cousin made this for Christmas this year and it was so good. My mom and I ate the entire bag in one sitting as we looked over the recipe to see if we could make more!

Chinese Cole Slaw

2009-12-16T10:29:00.003-06:00

I had the pleasure of eating this recently & it is beyond yummy!

2pkgs. Beef flavor Ramen Noodles Soup
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 c. salted sunflower seeds
1 c. sliced almonds
2 bunches green onions, sliced thin

Dressing:
1 cup oil
1/3 c. vinegar
½ c. sugar
2 pkgs. Beef broth(Ramen)

Combine and stir well.

Break up uncooked Ramen noodles and place in bowl with cabbage & onions. Add dressing. Refrigerate a couple hours. Add nuts and sunflower seeds just before serving.

Oreo Balls

2009-12-15T12:49:00.002-06:00

1 package of crushed Oreo's
1 8oz softened package of cream cheese
Almond bark

Mix together & roll into balls. Chill. Then coat them in white or chocolate almond bark.
Keep refrigerated.

Now, that's an easy peasy recipe!

Chicken Poppyseed Casserole

2009-12-14T22:19:00.000-06:00

Mix together in a bowl:

4 c. chicken, cooked and diced
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of celery soup
8 oz. sour cream
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
(optional) 1 8oz can water chestnuts

In another bowl, mix:

2 stacks of Townhouse crackers (crushed)
1 stick margarine or butter (melted)
2 Tbsp. poppyseeds

Put half the cracker mix on the bottom of a baking dish. Put the chicken mix on top of that. Finish with the other half of the cracker mix on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Broccoli Casserole

2009-11-23T13:02:00.002-06:00

8 oz Velveeta
10 oz Chopped Broccoli (thawed)
1 can of cream of celery soup
1 cup of minute rice
1/2 cup of milk
1/4 cup of margarine or 1/2 stick of butter
2 tbs onion (optional)

Prepare:
Heat in sauce pan Velveeta, soup, butter, onion (optional) until all melted and blended well. In mixing bowl, mix rice and broccoli. Add your melted ingredients and milk. Mix well and pour into baking dish. Bake @ 350 for 30 minutes.

Tip: I usually spray my baking dish with pam before pouring in the casserole.

Cracker Toffee

2009-11-19T17:10:00.003-06:00

My friend, Amy sent me the recipe for this sweet treat! She makes it every Christmas Eve & it's very addicting!

First, line (foil covered) baking pan with saltine crackers--so they all touch
but don't overlap.

Ingredients:

1 c. brown sugar
1 stick butter
1 bag mini chocolate chips
1 - 2 cups of chopped nuts (I like pecans)

Boil brown sugar & butter for 3 minutes & pour over all the crackers.

Bake @ 375 for 5 minutes

As soon as the pan comes out of the oven, sprinkle on mini chocolate chips &
chopped nuts. Fridge for 2 hours & then time to EAT! Just cut where you see
the crackers. So easy & so yummy!

***Also, I have used peanut butter chips & white chocolate chips instead of
chocolate chips--all were yummy!"

Basic 1-2-3-4 Cake

2009-11-13T11:50:00.002-06:00

This recipe came highly recommended from my friend June! Check it out and let us know what you think!

The holiday season is a great time to experiment with flavors!

Ingredients

* 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature
* 2 cups sugar
* 4 eggs
* 3 cups sifted self-rising flour
* 1 cup milk
* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Grease and flour 3 (9-inch) cake pans. Using an electric mixer, cream butter until fluffy. Add sugar and continue to cream well for 6 to 8 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Add vanilla and continue to beat until just mixed. Divide batter equally among prepared pans. Level batter in each pan by holding pan 3 or 4 inches above counter, then dropping it flat onto counter. Do this several times to release air bubbles and assure you of a more level cake. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. Cool in pans 5 to 10 minutes. Invert cakes onto cooling racks. Cool completely and spread cake layers with your favorite frosting to make a 3-layer cake.

Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients

* 3 cups confectioners' sugar
* 1 cup butter
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream

Directions
In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk, mix together sugar and butter. Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.

Add vanilla and cream and continue to beat on medium. speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream if needed for spreading consistency.

15 Bean Soup

2009-11-10T09:33:00.003-06:00

This is my Sis-n-law, Lindy's recipe....

1 pkg 15 Bean Soup (dried beans)
1 29oz can petite diced tomatoes
3 Tbs lemon juice,
2 cloves garlic
1 pkg hickory smoked sausage
onion

Follow quick cook method on back of bag. Boil water with dried beans for 1 hour, then add in all other ingredients (chop the sausage into bite-sized pieces) and simmer for an additional 30-45 minutes. Add ham seasoning packet (comes with the beans) right before you serve. Serve with hot cornbread. It is delicious!

Meatsa Pasta

2009-10-14T13:11:00.004-05:00

This is a house favorite here! It's easy for me to cook... less than 20 minutes from prep time to eating... and you can play with the ingrediants.

Here's what you need:

1 box penne pasta (of whatever you have)
1 pkg pepperoni
1 pkg smoked sausage or polish sausage
1 jar spaghetti sauce
fresh grated parmesian cheese

Cut up sausage into quarter sized bites (we do smaller for the little ones) and slice pepperoni in half. Put the meat in a skillet and let it sizzle.

While the meat is cooking, boil your water and cook your pasta. Once it's done drain it and add it in with the meat. Cover with spaghetti sauce. Top it with a sprinkle of parmesian and enjoy!

You can play with this one! Add bell peppers and onions to the meat for an added kick. We have also added bacon to it and it was delicious!

Pair with a salad, some bread, and tea and it is a comfort meal in minutes.

NOTE: I substitute turkey sausage, turkey pepperoni, whole wheat pasta, and reduced sugar ragu with very little taste difference!

Renee's Chicken Salad

2009-10-13T18:17:00.003-05:00

This is my Aunt Renee's chicken salad recipe.

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Boiled eggs, one for each chicken breast
Dill relish
Onion powder
Pepper
Hellmann's mayonnaise

Cook chicken in crock pot (add salt so that chicken is seasoned while cooking); chop while still very warm. Chop eggs finely in food processor. Mix all ingredients until consistency of your liking. Don't add more salt until mixed thoroughly as dill relish is salty. Enjoy.

***I took frozen chicken tenderloins & boiled them with a little bit of water, s&p & minced garlic. I also added some garlic salt to the other ingredients.
And I chopped the chicken along with the eggs in the food processor.
We ate the salad on small rolls, I bought from the deli.

Pizza Dough for Thin Crust Pizza

2009-09-08T02:35:00.002-05:00

Here's a recipe from Nikki.

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (may substitute whole wheat flour for 1 cup of the all-purpose)
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water
1/2-1 tablespoon olive oil
cornmeal,for sprinkling

Mix a little sugar into the warm water.
Sprinkle yeast on top.
Wait for 10 minutes or until it gets all foamy.
Pour into a large bowl.
Add flour, salt, olive oil.
Combine.
Knead for 6-8 minutes until you have a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (add a bit more flour if you need to).
Cover and let rest for 20-30 minutes.
Lightly grease two 12-inch pizza pans.
Sprinkle with a little bit of cornmeal.
Divide dough in half.
Place each half on a pizza pan and pat it with your fingers until it stretches over the whole pan.
Try to make it thicker around the edge.
If desired, pre-bake at 425 F for 10 minutes (I don't always do this).
Then spread with pizza sauce and use the toppings of your choice.
Bake at 425 F for 10-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and hot.
Makes 2 12-inch pizzas.
If you don't want to use all the dough, you can freeze it.
Take a portion of dough, form into a ball, rub olive oil over it and place it in a freezer bag (the oil makes it easier to take out of the bag).
When you want to make a pizza, take dough out of freezer and allow to thaw before using.

Frozen Coffee Cooler

2009-09-08T02:32:00.001-05:00

A recipe from Nikki.
recipe source: Southern Living Everyday Grilling Cookbook

6 cups ice cubes
4 cups brewed coffee, cooled
1 cup coffee liqueur
3/4 sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup half-and-half or milk
Garnished:whipped cream, ground cinnamon

-Process half of first 5 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour coffee mixture into a large pitcher. Repeat with remaining half of first 5 ingredients, and pour into pitcher.
- Stir half-and-half into coffee mixture, and garnish, if desired. Serve immediately. Yield: about 8 cups.

I omit the coffee liqueur, but you can make it according to your tastes. I also cut the recipe in half.

Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese

2009-09-08T02:29:00.002-05:00

Nikki sent in this recipe.

Extra-Cheesy Macaroni and Cheese
1 (8-ounce) package shredded Italian three-cheese blend
1 (8-ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/3 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces small shell pasta (about 2 1/4 cups), uncooked

-Combine cheesed in a bowl; set aside.
-Whisk together eggs and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in pasta and 3 cups cheese mixture. Pour mixture into a lightly greased 3-quart slow cooker; sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese mixture.
-Cover and cook on LOW 4 hours. Sprinkle servings evenly with remaining cheese mixture. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Slow Cooker Size: 3-quart
Prep: 6 minutes
Cook: 4 hours

No Precook - The best part of this simple recipe is tht you don't have to precook the pasta.

Hashbrown casserole

2009-08-25T10:47:00.001-05:00

I've been craving hashbrown casserole. This one sounds yummy and easy!

2 pounds frozen hash browns -- thawed
1/2 cup margarine -- melted
1 can cream of chicken soup -- condensed
1 pint sour cream
1/2 cup onion -- chopped
2 cups cheddar cheese -- shredded
1 teaspoon salt
2 cps Cornflakes -- crushed
1/4 cup margarine -- melted

COMBINE next 7 ingredients and mix with hashbrowns. PUT all in a 3 quart casserole. SAUTE cornflakes in butter and sprinkle on top. COVER and BAKE at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

Cherry/Almond Coffee Cake

2009-08-24T22:35:00.002-05:00

Denise sent in this recipe!

1 box white cake mix - the kind for double pan.
1 cup sour cream
3 eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup water

Mix all of these ingredients together and pour into 9x13 pan (floured and prepared)

1 can cherry pie filling.

Place dollops of cherry pie filling across top of batter.

Bake at 350 for 30 min or until golden brown. Sprinkle with almond slivers once out of oven. Let cool.

1 cup confectionery sugar,
1½ teaspoons milk
½ teaspoon almond extract

Blend all ingredients. Drizzle over top of coffee cake once cooled.

Maple-Glazed Carrots

2009-08-13T10:53:00.001-05:00

Yield
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients
3 pounds carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and black pepper

Preparation
Prepare the CarrotsIn a large skillet, combine the carrots, syrup, butter, 1/3 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook the CarrotsBring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring once, until the carrots are tender and the liquid has reduced to a glaze, 12 to 15 minutes. (If the carrots are tender before the liquid has thickened, uncover, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until the liquid forms a glaze.)

Breakfast Pizza's

2009-08-13T09:19:00.002-05:00

I saw this on Talk of Alabama today and it looked really yummy and easy. There's so many other things you can do with this recipe. Hope you enjoy!

Prep: 20 min., Cook: 10 min., Bake: 20 min.

In order to make this recipe more heart healthy, we decreased the saturated fat and cholesterol by using egg substitute, lean ground turkey sausage, reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, and fat-free milk.

Yield
Makes 12 servings (serving size: 1 pizza cup and 2 tbsp. pizza sauce)

Ingredients
1/2 pound lean ground turkey sausage
2 (13.8-oz.) cans refrigerated pizza crust dough
1/2 cup frozen hash browns, thawed
1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded 2% reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
1 1/4 cups egg substitute
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups pizza sauce

Preparation
1. Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain well on paper towels, and set aside.

2. Roll or pat 1 can pizza dough into a 15- x 10-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface; cut into 6 (5-inch) squares. Press squares into lightly greased muffin cups, skipping every other muffin cup. Repeat procedure with remaining can of pizza dough.

3. Spoon sausage evenly into crusts; sprinkle evenly with hash browns and Cheddar cheese.

4. Stir together egg substitute and next 2 ingredients; pour evenly into pizza cups, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

5. Bake at 375° for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden. Serve with pizza sauce.

Cheez It Casserole

2009-08-06T22:12:00.002-05:00

I was given this idea from a co-worker. Its a great way to eat some of those canned veggies that seem to live in the pantry or loose intrest when cooked the same way over and over again.

You will need:

1/2 box of Cheez It (could use any brand, I used Cheese Nips because they were on sale)
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 can of veg-all
1 can of any other veggies
1/2 stick of butter

Place cream of mushroom soup and all veggies in a oven safe dish.
Top with crushed cheez it crackers, pour melted butter on top of crackers.

Bake for 10 minutes (or until hot and bubbly) at 350 degrees.

Fast, easy & Great taste!

Pasta Creation

2009-08-06T22:02:00.003-05:00

This is super easy and is a big hit at our house.

1 package of Jimmy Dean type breakfast sausage
1 box of bow tie pasta

1 jar of spaghetti sauce

Sharp Cheese Shredded (desired amount)

Pre heat oven to 350 degrees

Brown the sausage
Boil Noodles

mix noodles, sauce & sausage in a bowl

Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray

Place mixture in pan, top with cheese and cover with foil.

Cook for 15 minutes.

We served it with Italian bread. I put olive oil, parsley flakes, Parmesan cheese and sea salt on the bread, placed it in the oven with the casserole and it was all ready at the same time. This is a super fast meal that is not expensive to make. It's tasty and could be made ahead of time.

Mahi with Pineapple Chutney

2009-07-14T00:11:00.001-05:00

My friend Candi said I could share this recipe with ya....

Marinate your Mahi in Italian dressing, lemon juice and just a little dales. Then grill it.

For the chutney:

Sauté 1 onion
1/2 a red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno
Ginger and a little cumin
Then it called for rum but I used a white wine vinegar and let it reduce...
Then add 1 pineapple, chopped
Brown sugar
Salt and pep
And a little cilantro
And lime juice

Zesty Lemon Love Cake

2009-05-12T23:51:00.003-05:00

Today on my 9th wedding anniversary, I put together a quick cake with some ingredients I had in the cabinet. It is super tasty!

1 box of Duncan Hines Lemon Supreme Mix
1 box of Jello lemon pudding mix
Lemon zest

Make the cake mix as directed on box, plus add the pudding mix & zest from half of a lemon.
Bake as directed.

Let cool.

Icing:
2 cans of Betty Crocker Whipped Cream Cheese Icing
Juice from 1 lemon & other half of the zest

Fold together, until blended well.

If you are doing a layer cake, then use 2 cans of frosting. If a sheet cake, just go with one. Depends on the amount of frosting you like.

After cake is cool, frost it & enjoy!

I keep the cake in the refrigerated. It seems to be better chilled.

Hot Dog in a Blanket

2009-04-28T11:20:00.003-05:00

I make these for my kids and they love em.

1 pack of hot dogs
2 cans of crescent rolls
cheese (optional)

I roll up 1 hot dog in a slice of cheese then roll it up in 2 crescent rolls.

Bake according to the directions on the crescent rolls.

My kids like to dip them in ketchup.

Cream Cheese/Rotel Dip

2009-04-27T15:44:00.005-05:00

This dip is great for entertaining... you can do it in a crock pot or in the microwave. Here's my crockpot version

1 lbs hamburger meat (COOKED)
1 can of rotel
2 blocks of cream cheese

add it in the crockpot and leave it on low. serve with chips!

Taco Salad

2009-03-28T18:31:00.003-05:00

My new favorite thing to make... easy and great for the summer when you don't feel like slaving over a hot stove!

You'll need:
Taco Seasoning (1 pack)
Hamburger meat
Black beans (1 can)
Pinto beans (1 can)
Shredded lettuce (i use a bag of the preshredded lettuce - 1 is plenty for us)
Shredded cheese
Salsa
Sour Cream
Corn chips
guacomolie dip

I'm sure there's all sorts of things you can add but this is what I normally do :)

Cook hamburger meat, drain and add taco seasoning as directed then set aside

Rinse and drain pinto and black beans then stir in salsa

In a large bowl you'll layer everything

1. Add corn chips
2. Add hamburger meat
3. Add cheese
4. Add bean mixture
5. Add lettuce

repeat... of course you can do this in any order.

I leave the sour cream and guacomolie on the side.

I've served this at a few party's and its always a big hit!

Lemon Macaroons

2009-03-24T22:26:00.003-05:00

My friend Denise sent in this recipe. Sounds like a perfect one for Easter!

*** It came from the latest issue of Paula Deen's magazine.

3/4 can of sweetened condensed milk + 2 Tablespoons
1 14 ounce package of flaked coconut
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Preheat oven to 300. Line cookie sheet with parchment, slipat sheet, or spray with no stick spray.

Whisk egg white & salt until frothy. Mix in condensed milk, extract & lemon zest.
With spatula, fold in coconut.

I used a small scoop, but it made tiny cookies, you may want to use a medium scoop. Scoop and press coconut mixture into scoop and release onto cookie sheet. Cookies will not spread, so they can be placed fairly close together on the cookie sheet. Bake for 20 min or until slightly golden brown. Let cool 1-2 min on cookie sheet before removing to cookie rack. Let cookies cool and then make confectionery drizzle frosting.

Frosting
½ cup confectionery sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Blend until smooth. If too thick - add in more lemon juice, if too thin, add more sugar. Should be slightly thick so it stays on the cookie and does not melt into it. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Store in airtight container.

Taco Lasagna

2009-03-04T13:22:00.001-06:00

Here's another good one from Maryland Mommy.

1 lb. ground beef (or ground turkey)
1/2 c. onions (diced)
1/2 c. green pepper (diced)
1 packet taco seasoning
2/3 c. water
1 can black beans (rinsed & drained)
1 can black olives (diced)
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 can refried beans
12 small flour tortillas
3 cups shredded Mexican cheese

Cook meat, onions & peppers together. Drain meat & add taco seasoning, water & black beans. Saute until most of the water is absorbed.

In greased 9 x 13 dish, line 4 small tortillas. Spread 1/2 can of refried beans, 1/2 meat & black bean mixture, 1/2 can black olives, 1/2 can tomatoes & 1 cup of cheese. Repeat that step.

Then, add 4 flour tortillas to the top & top with your last cup of cheese.

Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. We like to serve it with salsa & sour cream on top. Enjoy!

Cheese and Sour Cream Muffins

2009-02-23T13:09:00.003-06:00

My friend Nikki made some muffins to go with her meal on Valentine's Day and they sound some kind of wonderful!

Here's what you do:
Melt a stick (1/2 cup) butter. Add in 1 cup sour cream, 2 cups self-rising flour, and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Mix it up until it forms a dough. Spoon the dough into greased mini muffin tins. Makes exactly 24 mini muffins. Sprinkle some cheese on the top of each one before baking. You know, because cheese is good. Then bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes or until they're done.

Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole

2009-02-16T17:45:00.002-06:00

Maryland Mommy talked about making this & I asked for the recipe. She happily sent it too me. Thanks MM!

16 oz. bag frozen broccoli (I chop it up fine in my food processor--more kid friendly)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cheddar cheese soup
15 oz. jar cheese whiz (Hey, I never said it was healthy)
2 cups of cooked white rice

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Spread into a greased 9 x 13 dish. Melt 2 T. of butter & pour over top.

375 for 30-35 minutes

***Crushed potato chips on the last 15 minutes is YUMMY too!***

Enjoy! Hope you like it! My family loves it! :)

EASY PEASY Chicken n Dumplins

2009-02-04T10:13:00.004-06:00

I love chicken n dumplins and this recipe is very easy.

1 pack of chicken breast (cause i don't do bones)
2 cans of chicken broth
4 cans of jumbo biscuits - 3 regular flavored and 1 can butter flavored

I boil the chicken and save the broth
Pull the chicken apart and put it back in the broth
Add the canned broth
Bring to a boil
Tear the biscuits apart and drop them in
stir while adding the biscuits
I let them cook for about 10 more minutes or until the dumplins are done
You'll wanna stir them often to keep them from sticking the to bottom

*the dumplins tend the dissolve and make it more creamer so I pinch off different sizes for the dumplins*

Add Salt and Pepper to taste

Easy Lo Mien

2009-02-04T03:44:00.003-06:00

This Kraft dressing is a new discovery & a prized one!

You can just eat it over some pasta. But I made some Lo Mien with it.

Here's what I used:

Lo Mien noodles
The Asian Toasted Sesame dressing
Shrimp
Green onions
Shredded cabbage (I bought the already shredded cole slaw kind)
Minced Garlic
Salt & Pepper

The shrimp was already cooked, but frozen so I just heated them up in the skillet & set to the side.
Then I took the green onions, cut into long pieces & the cabbage & placed them in the pan with a touch of oil. I cooked them until they were cooked down. Towards the end I added the garlic, salt & pepper & some of the dressing. While this was cooking, I boiled the noodles & drained them. When the onions & cabbage were basically where I wanted them, I tossed in the shrimp & more dressing. And lastly added the noodles & more dressing. You have to use the dressing to taste, since it can be a bit strong, that is why I added it in stages. You can add as much as you like.

Daniel kept saying it was better than any Lo Mien he has eaten in a restaurant. It was pretty fabulous if I do say so myself!

You can make this without meat or make it with Chicken. Whatever your heart desires. It's a quick easy way to prepare Chinese food without all the tons of ingredients.

Enjoy!

Paula Dean's Onion Rings

2009-02-01T09:43:00.002-06:00

I made these last night and they were AWESOME!

2 Large Onion sliced in 1/4inch rings
1 Egg
1 sleeve of crushed saltine crackers
1 Cup of Buttermilk
1 Cup of Flour
1 teaspoon of chili pepper (i used chili powder and it was fine)
1 teaspoon of salt

In one large shallow dish wisk the egg and buttermilk together
In another shallow dish mix the other ingredients together
Coat the onions in the egg & buttermilk then coat with the other stuff

fry them in a deep fryer

YUMMY!

Pizza Pasta Creations

2009-01-12T10:52:00.004-06:00

Our family has a tradition of Pasta Monday. I am always the chef for Monday's and I always cook pasta. We've gotten into a bad habit of just making spaghetti. Last Monday I decided to change things up, but just a little. Here is what I put together.

Macaroni Noodles Cooked
2 Jars of Pizza Sauce
1lb of Hamburger meat browned
Peperoni's
Black Olives
Cheddar Cheese
Mushrooms
Provolone Cheese (it was leftover, we didn't have mozzarella)

I added all the ingredients to a 9x13 dish and warmed it in the oven. I topped it with cheese and covered. I baked it for 20 minutes and it came out great! It was super easy to make and a big hit with the family. We served salad and garlic bread along the side. You could add any pizza ingredients that you would eat on a pizza to this dish. There were no leftovers, so that is a good sign. Its pasta night again, So I'd better get something laid out to cook!

Tons Of Holiday Recipes

2008-12-10T00:44:00.003-06:00

Northpole.com has so much to off anyone who is need of a certain recipe or just some much needed inspiration. But that is not all that you will find there. There are stories & stuff you the kiddies.
The Martha Washington Mounds came from this site.

Martha Washington Mounds

2008-12-10T00:28:00.004-06:00

I made some of these yesterday & they are the bomb! If you love cream cheese, these are for you. Have mercy these are delightful!

1 stick oleo, room temperature
2 (1 pound) boxes powdered sugar
1 can Eagle brand milk
2 cups chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup flaked coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 small package (3 ounces) cream cheese

Mix ingredients in large bowl until well blended. Put in refrigerator for about 1 hour. I do it overnight. Then roll a teaspoon at a time into little balls (the size of a walnut). Place on waxed paper on a cookie sheet or flat pan. Put a tooth pick in each ball & keep refrigerated until ready to dip in chocolate. I found that freezing works better. CHOCOLATE DIP: Melt 1/2 small cake paraffin in double boiler. Add 1 large package chocolate chips. Blend until smooth and keep over hot water while dipping. Place dipped chocolate back on waxed paper. After finished put a small amount on top of chocolate to cover toothpick hole.

Pumpkin Rolls

2008-12-04T17:09:00.002-06:00

My friend, Jennifer makes these every Christmas season. I am not a fan of pumpkin, and tasted it just to be nice one year. Well, I was surprised and happy to discover that this is delicious and not very 'pumpkiny!' I may try making one in the next week! If I do, pictures will be coming!

3 lg eggs
2/3c. canned pumpkin
1 tsp. soda
powdered sugar
1c. sugar
3/4c. flour
1tsp. cinnamon
1 tea towel

Beat eggs and sugar well.
Add pumpkin, then flour,soda and cinnamon; mix well.
Pour into a well greased and floured (I use bakers joy) cookie sheet that has small sides.
Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes.
Reduce temp to 325 if using a black coated cookie sheet.
Watch carefully and do not overbake or the cake will crumble (I check mine with a toothpick like you would a cake).
Cool for a few minutes only.
Sprinkle an area of powered sugar over the tea towel the size of the cake (I don't sprinkle I cover because it is what keeps the cake from sticking to the towel). Loosen edges of cake with a knife and flip pumpkin cake onto the tea towel.
Roll up cake in the towel and let stand one hour (I put lots of powered sugar on the top of the cake before I roll it up, it keeps it from sticking to itself). Unroll and spread cake with filling mixture

Filling:
1 (8oz.) pkg softened cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
4 tspl. softened margerine
1 c. powdered sugar ---- you can add chopped pecans and stuff here

Combine cream cheese, margarine, powderes sugar and vanilla.
Spread over cake; add the nuts here if you want too.
Wrap in foil (I coat this too with powdered sugar to keep from sticking) and put in the fridge.
Slice to serve.
It can be frozen for later.

Fudge In A Bag

2008-11-29T10:49:00.002-06:00

I teach a public speaking class to a group of homeschoolers and one of my students did a pretty fun Demonstrative Speech. She taught us how to make fudge in a bag!

This one is easy and fun to do with your kids!

Here's what you need:

1/3 c. semi-sweet cocoa
3 oz. cream cheese (softened)
1 lb. powdered sugar
1/4 c. butter or margarine (softened)
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Add all your ingredients into a gallon size ziploc bag. Make sure it's one that seals good, or else you could make a huge mess!

Mash and mix for 8-10 minutes.

When you're done, pour your fudge into a pan and flatten. Refrigerate for faster hardening.

NBC13 Links Us!

2008-11-25T02:42:00.005-06:00

Thanks NBC13 for having The Recipe Place linked on the Food section of your website! It is an honor! And a sweet surprise!

Lemon Ice Box Pie

2008-11-25T01:51:00.003-06:00

This is seriously my ALL time favorite pie! My Granny used to make it. It's soooo easy & Heavenly.

DO NOT DOUBLE RECIPE!

1 can Eagle brand condensed milk or cheaper brand
2 large lemons (juiced) or 1/2 cups of concentrated juice (this is what I use)
2 egg yolks
Graham cracker crust

Mix all ingredients with a spoon & pour into the crust. It will thicken the more you stir. Then refrigerate until it sets. Don't use a mixer or you will have to drink it. :)

I normally top mine with a dollop of Cool Whip!

Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Sauce

2008-10-22T16:18:00.000-05:00

3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
5 garlic cloves, unpeeled
2 jars (16 ounces each) medium green salsa
3/4 cup heavy cream
12 corn tortillas (6-inch)
12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely shredded (3 cups)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season chicken with salt and pepper; place with garlic on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of breast (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, 25 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine salsa and cream.
2. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Once chicken is cool enough to handle, shred meat, discarding skin and bones. Peel and chop garlic. In a large bowl, combine chicken, garlic, and 1/2 cup salsa mixture.
3. Stack tortillas flat, and wrap in damp paper towels; microwave on high for 1 minute to soften. Working with one tortilla at a time, dip in salsa mixture, lay flat, and fill with 1/3 cup chicken mixture. Roll up and arrange, seam side down, 8 enchiladas lengthwise and 4 crosswise in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining salsa mixture, then cheese.
4. Bake until cheese is browned and salsa is bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes; let rest 10 minutes. Serve, sprinkled with cilantro, if desired.

To make these up to a day ahead, prep and assemble the enchiladas (steps 1 to 3); cover and refrigerate. Go to step 4 when you're ready to bake and serve.

Before filling, soften the corn tortillas by stacking them between damp paper towels and heating for a minute in the microwave. This makes them more pliable and prevents tearing.

Baked Spaghetti

2008-10-21T09:31:00.004-05:00

(This recipe is so versatile. I wanted spaghetti, but not the standard kind we all love. I started pulling things out of the fridge and this is what I came up with. My noodles were actually leftover frozen ones, my veggies were cut up and frozen too, so that made it easy too. You could also make with chicken instead of beef.)

1 pound of hamburger meat
jar of Spaghetti sauce
noodles
onions
peppers
garlic salt or fresh garlic
canned or fresh mushrooms
black olives
Cream cheese
Sour Cream
Cottage Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Mozzarella cheese
tablespoon of butter

Preheat oven 425
Cook Noodles, drain, add butter.
Brown the meat, drain.
Sauté, the onions, peppers, garlic, black olives and mushrooms
Add meat and sauce to the mix.

In a separate container take soften cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream and Parmesan cheese and mix together.

Spray dish with pam, and layer your noodles first, then your cream cheese mixture, then add the meat/sauce mix. Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheese (or whatever you have!) and the cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Feeds 6 adults

My family loved this. Even the little ones ate it! There was just enough left over for my husband to carry to work.

Sloppy Denise's

2008-10-04T01:10:00.001-05:00

My friend Denise sent me this recipe & she said this is a rather large recipe, so it's a good one to freeze.

Sloppy Denise's

2½ lbs ground beef
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup of French's mustard
1 24 ounce bottle of Ketchup
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon of garlic salt (or powder)
1½ teaspoons of salt - omit if using garlic salt.
1/4 cup sugar
2 large onions - diced fine
2 large bell peppers (red or green - whichever you like better)

Brown the ground beef & drain all grease. In a large pot - melt butter and sauté onions and bell peppers approx 10-15 min, until soft. Add in ground beef & mix. Add in wet ingredients: ketchup, mustard, vinegar & Worcestershire sauce. Blend well. Bring to simmer. Add in dry ingredients: garlic salt (or powder), sugar, & salt if using. Blend in well. Let mixture simmer about an hour on low. This is where I taste test. Sometimes I like it a little more tart so I add in a bit more mustard, Worcestershire and vinegar. Sometimes I like it a little more sweet, so I add in a little more sugar. I just add in a bit at a time, like 1/4 cup more of mustard or sugar, or a couple tablespoons of vinegar or Worcestershire.

Sometimes I find I enjoy eating it with potato chips like a dip than as a sandwich! I also like it in those "Scoops" tortilla bowls.

I haven't found much of a difference when using different ketchup, although I mostly stick to Heinz. Somehow the mustard makes a difference to my taste buds. I used a store brand once and it just did not have the right "zing" to it.

Real "Cup-Cake"

2008-09-27T20:08:00.001-05:00

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

1 Coffee Mug
4 tablespoons plain flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
Small splash of vanilla
Add dry ingredients to mug and mix well.

Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla and mix again.
Put the mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.

The cake will rise over the top of the mug but don't be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little and tip out onto a plate if desired.
EAT! (This can serve 2 if you want to share!)

And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!

We ate it with ice cream!