Kennedy Recipes

Sweet Potato Casserole

2012-01-29T12:28:00.000-08:00

We had this at dinner group a couple of months ago. It was delicious!

3 Cups Yams, Cooked and Mashed
1/4 Cup Butter
1/2 Cup Evaporated Milk
2 Eggs
1/3 Cup Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Mix together and put in a casserole dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Put topping on and bake for 10-15 minutes more.

Topping:
1 Cup Corn Flakes, Crushed
1/2 Cube Butter, Melted
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

Mix and spread on top of casserole.

Corn Chowder

2012-01-28T07:55:00.000-08:00

4-5 Slices Bacon
1 Onion, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Green Pepper, Chopped
4 Green Onions, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Flour
2 Teaspoons Salt
1/8 Teaspoon Pepper
4 Medium Potatoes, Peeled and Cut in Cubes
4-5 Cups Frozen or Canned Corn, Drained
1 Can Evaporated Milk
1 Teaspoon Sugar
Butter
1 Quart Milk

Cut the bacon into bite-size pieces. In a saucepan saute bacon. Once the bacon is cooked, add onion, green pepper, green onions, potatoes, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Then cover and simmer 5-10 minutes until potatoes are tender. Remove from heat and set aside.

In another pan add corn, canned milk, sugar, and one lump of butter. Simmer for 10 minutes. (I did this step while I was doing the above step and so they finished at the same time.)

Once the time is up, add the corn mixture and the potatoe mixture together so they are in the same pot.

In a skillet melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add flour, salt, and pepper to make a rue. Then add just a little of the milk (of the 1 quart) to the flour mixture and stir until you get the lumps out. Pour into the saucepan that has the corn and potatoes in. Then add the rest of the milk. Cook until the mixture slightly thickens. You may need to cook a little longer as my potatoes weren't quite done.

Hot Sausage Dip

2011-12-28T08:04:00.001-08:00

1 Pound Sausage
2 Small Onions, Chopped
2 Green Peppers, Chopped (I never add this. Yuck!)
3 Tomatoes, Chopped
8 Ounce Can Diced Green Chilies
1 Pint Sour Cream
8 Ounces Cream Cheese
Tortilla Chips

Brown sausage,onions and green peppers. Drain off excess grease. Right before serving, add the tomatoes to the mixture. Don't cook too long. You want the tomatoes to be a little firm. Add green chilies. Stir in sour cream and cream cheese. Keep warm in a crock pot. Serve with tortilla chips.

Cheese Fondue

2011-12-22T10:50:00.000-08:00

This recipe is a fond memory for me growing up. I remember my mom having a fondue pot and I remember her getting it out and us having this fondue, occasionally. It has now become one of our family traditions to have this fondue for New Year's Eve or on New Year's Day.

1 Pound Swiss Cheese, Grated
1 Pound Mild Cheddar Cheese, Grated
6 Teaspoons Flour
1/2 Clove Garlic Cut in Half
2 Cups White Grape Juice
2 Pinches Nutmeg and Pepper
Wooden Spoon
Breadsticks (We always use the kind in the can)
Vegetables (carrots, cauliflower, celery, broccoli), cut in bite-size pieces
Raw Hot Dogs Cut in bite-size pieces

Grate cheese and place in a bowl. Toss the grated cheese with the flour. Rob the fondue pot and wooden spoon with cut garlic. Pour the white grape juice in the fondue pot. Heat, but do not boil. Add cheese. Stir until melted. Add seasonings and serve. Eat by spearing bread or vegetables on forks and dipping into mixture. YUM!

Cranberry Pomegranate Salad

2011-12-22T05:54:00.001-08:00

I found this recipe in a ward cookbook. I love pomegranates so I loved this recipe. Seeding the pomegranate is an act of love but it is well worth it. This salad is nice and festive for this time of year.

1 Bag Fresh Cranberries
1 Cup Sugar
1 Pint Whipping Cream
1 Apple
Seeds of 1 Pomegranate

Place cranberries in a blender or food processor. Turn the blender on and off just enough to chop the cranberries. Place the cranberries in a bowl. Mix with the sugar. Let set 2 hours. Whip 1 pint whipping cream. Add vanilla and powdered sugar to flavor. Combine with cranberry mixture. Let set overnight. Just before serving, add grated apple and pomegranate seeds.

Stroganoff Sandwiches

2011-12-22T05:38:00.000-08:00

We had this at our dinner group in October. It was delicious! She served it on individual buns so everyone could fix their own as they wanted. She also substituted sliced sirloin instead of the ground beef and that is what I do when I make this.

1 Loaf French Bread
1 Pound Ground Beef
1/4 Cup Onion, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Milk
1 Cup Sour Cream
1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/8 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
Butter or Margarine to spread on the bread
Toppings of Your Choice: Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Red Peppers, Sauteed Mushrooms, Cheese

Cut bread in half lengthwise. Wrap in foil and put in the oven at 350 for 7-10 minutes.

Brown the hamburger with the onion. Drain off the grease. Stir in the sour cream, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. At this point, add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat.

Butter bread. Spread the mixture on each half of loaf. Arrange toppings. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes or until cheese is warm.

Hot Caramel Apple Cider

2011-11-02T18:42:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite blogs to follow is: www.realmomkitchen.com. I look at her blog at least weekly. She had this posted and I couldn't wait to try it out. It was delicious. It was like a caramel apple in a cup!

8 Cups Apple Cider (not the kind on the juice isle but the kind in the refrigerated section)
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Caramel Ice Creaming Topping
Whipped Cream, Optional
Extra Caramel Ice Cream Topping, Optional

In a saucepan, combine apple cider, brown sugar, and caramel topping. Cook over medium low heat until simmering. Stir frequently. Simmer until heated and well blended. It will look a little separated. Serve in a mug. Put whipping cream on the top. Drizzle with additional caramel ice cream topping. Serve. YUM!

Crockpot Beef Tips & Rice

2011-10-08T11:52:00.000-07:00

Another recipe from my favorite crockpot website. I made this one for dinner and it was a huge hit. The meat was super tender. It is super easy to make. Good and easy, it doesn't get much better than that!

2 Packages of Stew Meat
2 Family Size Cans Cream of Mushroom Soup
2 Packages Lipton Beefy Onion Soup Mix

Add all together and place in a crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Serve over rice. Yum!

Ovrenight Crockpot Oatmeal

2011-10-06T10:54:00.000-07:00

I found this recipe on my favorite crockpot site. We had this for breakfast this morning. It looked a little runny. However, I gave it a good stir in the crockpot. Then once I dished it up in individual dishes, and let it sit for a few minutes to cool off, I think it sat up quite nicely. This would be super easy to make on those mornings where everyone is going a million different directions and you want something a little more filling than cold cereal.

1 Cup Regular Oats
4 Cups Water
1/2 Cup Half and Half or Milk
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Butter
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

Combine in a crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours. Serve with cinnamon sugar. I doubled this recipe for our family of six.

Additional Ideas
You could add a fresh chopped apple before cooking.
You could add 1 cup raisins or dry fruit before cooking.

Crockpot Bacon Ranch Chicken

2011-10-01T10:30:00.000-07:00

I found this recipe online. I made it the other night for my family for dinner. It was a HUGE hit.

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
4 Tablespoons Real Bacon Bits
2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic
2 Packages Ranch Dressing Mix
2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup
2 Cups Sour Cream
Egg Noodles, Cooked

Combine bacon, garlic, Ranch dressing mix, soup, and sour cream; mix well. Place chicken in the bottom of the crockpot. Pour mixture over the chicken. Cook on high for 3-4 hours. Take out the chicken and shred. Place the chicken back in the crockpot. Serve over cooked egg noodles.

Baked Beans

2011-08-27T10:01:00.000-07:00

Tonight I am going to a dinner and was asked to bring baked beans. This is a recipe I received from my mom. This recipe is probably my favorite for baked beans.

1 Large Can of Pork and Beans
1 Can Red Kidney Beans
1 Can Butter Beans
1 Onion, Chopped
1 Pound Hamburger
4 Slices Bacon
1/2 Cup Catsup
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Green Pepper

Brown the hamburger with the onion. Drain off the fat. In a crockpot combine all of the ingredients, including the cooked and drained hamburger. If you like a thicker bean, drain the kidney beans and butter beans. If you like a thinner bean, do not drain them before placing them in the corckpot. Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

Berry Lemonade Iced Tea

2011-07-17T07:30:00.000-07:00

I am not a tea drinker. I have tried several decaffeinated teas and just am not into it. My mom made this Delicious drink when I was home this summer. I fell in love with it. It is great on those hot summer days when you are wanting something other than water to quench your thirst.

3 Quarts of Water
8 Bags Celestial Decaffeinated Wild Berry Zinger Tea
3/4 Cup Sugar
12 Oz. Can Frozen Lemonade Concentrate, Thawed

In a pot, bring the water to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags.

Stir in sugar and lemonade concentrate. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice. You can garnish with lemon slices and berries if desired.

Chow Mein Dinner

2011-02-21T10:27:00.000-08:00

1 1/2 Pounds Hamburger
2 Medium Onions, Chopped
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 1/2 Cups Warm Water
1/2 Cup Uncooked Non-Instant Rice
Chow Mein Noodles

Brown hamburger with onions. Drain off fat. Add cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, soy sauce, water, and rice. Put in a large casserole dish. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Uncover and cook another 30 minutes. Take from oven and sprinkle with Chow Mein noodles. Return and bake uncovered another 15 minutes.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

2011-02-03T15:48:00.000-08:00

We had this recipe for dinner one night at our dinner group. It was delicious!

2/3 Cup Salsa
2 Cans Black Beans (Do not drain or rinse)
2 Cans Corn
2 Cans Red Beans
1 Can Diced Tomatoes with Chilies
1 8 oz. Can Tomato Sauce
1 Small Can Diced Chilies
2 Cans Cooked Chicken Breast (Break Up With a Fork)
1 Package of Dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
3 Cans Chicken Broth
Dash of Lime Juice
Cook in slow cooker for 6-8 hours on low. Serve with tortillas that are crumbled, sour cream, and grated cheese.

Creamy Salisbury Steak

2011-02-03T14:55:00.000-08:00

I think I have been missing out on life. Salisbury steak isn't something I make hardly ever. I think I have only made it one other time during our married life. I wasn't a big fan. The other day, when planning my menus I came across this recipe. It was a huge hit at our house! YUM! It is definitely a comfort food and great for those cold winter nights.

2 Pounds Ground Beef
1 Package Onion Soup Mix
1/2 Cup Cracker Crumbs (I used Saltines. I think you could use bread crumbs.)
1 Egg
2 Packages Brown Gravy Mix
1 Cup Sour Cream
1 Small Can Sliced Mushrooms, Drained
Egg Noodles, Rice, or Mashed Potatoes (We did mashed potatoes!)

Make hamburger patties using ground beef, onion soup mix, cracker crumbs, and egg. Fry or grill patties until they are browned on both sides.

While the hamburgers are cooking, in a bowl combine the brown gravy mix, the amount of water called for on the packet, and the sour cream. Whisk together.

Grease a 9x13 pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place the patties in the bottom. Pour gravy mixture over the top of the patties.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

Serve the patties and gravy over mashed potatoes.

Cheeseburger Chowder

2011-01-30T11:58:00.000-08:00

1/2 lb Hamburger, Browned
4 Cups Potatoes, Diced
3/4 Cup Onions, Chopped
1/4 Cup Flour
3/4 Cup Carrots, Shredded or Diced
8 oz Velveeta
3/4 Cup Celery, Diced
1 1/2 Cups Milk
1 Teaspoon Dried Basil
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Parsley Flakes
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
3 Cups Chicken Broth
1/4 Cup Sour Cream

Saute onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 T butter for about 10 minutes. Add brother, potatoes and hamburger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, melt about 3 T butter. Add flour and cook, stirring, for about 3-5 minutes or until bubbly. Add to soup. Bring to boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.

Broccoli Slaw Salad

2011-01-30T11:32:00.000-08:00

1 Bag Broccoli Slaw
1 Package Noodles, Crushed (You will not use the seasoning)
1/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds
1/4 Cup Slivered Almonds

Dressing
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
1/2 Cup Cider Vinegar

Combine the salad mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the dressing. Toss over salad.

Chicken Quesadillas

2011-01-20T06:35:00.001-08:00

I made this last week for dinner. It is perfect for those nights when you need something fast for dinner. I got it off of life-should-be-delicious.blogspot.com.

2 Chicken Breasts, Cooked and Shredded
1-2 Cups Montery Jack Cheese
1/2 Cup Prepared Ranch Dressing
1/4 Cup Diced Green Chilies
1 Small Can Shoepeg Corn
1/2 Cup Salsa

Flour Tortillas
Butter

Combine chicken, cheese, dressing, chilies, corn and salsa. Mix well. Butter one side of tortilla. Place chicken mixture on unbuttered side of tortilla and fold in half to seal. Place on greased baking sheet. bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Serve with guacamole, salsa, and more ranch dressing.

I used the normal size flour tortillas and got about 10 quesadillas out of this recipe. Also, I had never bought shoepeg corn before. I googled it and found that it is a white, sweet corn. We found it on the canned vegetable isle. I do think you could probably use canned corn and it would be just fine. If you do use canned corn, I probably wouldn't use a whole can.

Pizza Casserole

2011-01-19T19:00:00.000-08:00

My Aunt Arlene said that she makes this casserole all of the time to take to people in the ward who need a meal brought in and she always gets rave reviews. My mom made this dish while we were home for New Years. It was really good and the kids loved it.

1 Pound Hamburger
1 Can Tomato Soup
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 Can of Milk
1 (6 oz.) Can Tomato Sauce
1 Small Onion, Chopped
1/2 Green Pepper Chopped
1 Package Egg Noodles, Cooked and Drained
Pizza Spice or Italian Seasoning
Cheddar Cheese, Grated

Brown hamburger with the onion and green pepper. Mix the tomato soup and mushroom soup with the milk. Add soup mixture, seasoning, and noodles to the hamburger. Stir well. Place in a 9x13 casserole dish. Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes. Top with grated cheddar cheese the last ten minutes.

White Bean Chicken Chili

2011-01-19T18:40:00.000-08:00

Also, while we were home for New Year's my sister, Alyson, made this one night for dinner. It was really good.

1 Pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Cooked and Cubed
1 Medium Onion, Chopped
1 1/2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 Cans Great Northern Beans, Drained and Rinsed
1/2 Can Chicken Broth
2 Cans Chopped Green Chilies
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 Teaspoon Oregano
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (My sister did a little less)

Boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Take off the heat and add 1 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream.

Sesame Poppy Seed Dressing

2011-01-19T18:31:00.000-08:00

We went to my parents house to celebrate New Years. My mom made coleslaw while we were there and used this recipe as the dressing. I really liked it!

1/2 Tablespoon Dry Onion
3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/3 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Sesame Seeds
1/2 Teaspoon Poppy Seeds*

Place onion, vinegar, sugar, mustard, and salt in the blender. Slowly add oil to blender to make an emulsion (not runny). Remove from blender and add sesame seeds and poppy seeds. This dressing goes wonderful as the dressing for coleslaw. It is like coleslaw with a twist!

* Celery seeds can be substituted for sesame seeds. When my mom made it she uses celery seeds. I think the celery seed went well with the coleslaw.

Chicken Manicotti

2011-01-19T16:02:00.001-08:00

I can't believe I haven't posted this recipe yet. This is one of our family favorites. I am actually making it this weekend for dinner group. Bryon got the recipe from a teacher at school and made it for me for Valentine's Day!

2 Packages Chive & Onion Flavored Cream Cheese
2/3 Cup Milk
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
10 Ounce Package Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Thawed and Drained
14 Manicotti Shells
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Can Boned Chicken

Cook manicotti shells in boiling water with two teaspoons salt. Cook for six minutes. Drain. Rinse noodles in cold water. In a separate bowl, combine milk, Parmesan cheese, cream of chicken soup, and chicken. In a sauce pan, melt cream cheese over low heat. Slowly add milk and soup mixture to melted cream cheese. Stir until blended. Remove from heat. Stuff shells using chicken mixture. Arrange in 9x13 baking dish. Pour any remaining mixture over the top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Caramel Apple Dessert

2011-01-19T12:33:00.001-08:00

I had this recipe this fall at a Supervisor's meeting. It was delicious.

60 Nilla Wafers, Finely Crushed (About 2 Cups)
1/3 Cup Butter, Melted
1 Package (8 Oz)Cream Cheese, Softened
1/4 Cup Sugar
3 1/4 Cup Milk, Divided
8 Oz. Cool Whip, Thawed, Divided
2 Packages (3.4 Oz. Each) Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding
1/2 Cup Caramel Ice Cream Topping, Divided
1 Each Red and Green Apple, Chopped (We just used Honeycrisp Apples)
1/4 Cup Peanuts, Chopped

Mix wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 13x9-inch pan. Beat cream cheese, sugar and 1/4 cup milk with mixer until well blended. Stir in 1 cup Cool Whip. Spread over crust. Beat pudding mixes and remaining milk with a wire whisk for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup caramel topping. Spoon over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining Cool Whip. Refrigerate for 5 hours or until firm. Top with apples, nuts, and remaining caramel topping just before serving.

Pumpkin Trifle

2011-01-19T11:57:00.000-08:00

My mom made this for Thanksgiving dinner this year. It was delicious! I made it again for Christmas dinner and got rave reviews. I am making it again this weekend for dinner group.

Ingredients:
1 Loaf Pumpkin Bread Crumbled -- See Recipe Below
1 Bottle Caramel Ice Cream Topping
1 Bag Toffee Bits
1 Quart Heaving Whipping Cream beaten with 1 1/2 Cups Brown Sugar and 1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Pumpkin Bread:
3 1/3 Cup Sifted Lour
4 Teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
2 Teaspoons Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2/3 Cup Cooking Oil
2 2/3 Cups Sugar
4 Eggs
2 Cups Mashed Pumpkin
2/3 Cup Water

Sift together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat together sugar and oil in a bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg, one at a time -- beating well after each addition. Beat in pumpkin. Add dry ingredients and water alternating to your sugar mixture -- beating well after each addition. Pour batter into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake at 325 for 55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and continue to cool on racks.

Trifle Method:
Create trifle by layering the crumbled bread, caramel topping, toffee bits, and whipped cream. Start by placing cubed bread in the bottom of a trifle dish. Drizzle caramel sauce of the bread. Next, sprinkle some toffee bits over the bread and caramel. Spread generously the whipped topping. Repeat the layers one more time. Garnish as desired.

Microwave Caramels & Caramel Apples

2010-12-29T09:26:00.000-08:00

My sister got this recipe from a friend who uses it to caramel apples. Today I carameled some apples with it. I am going to make another batch just to eat as plain caramel.

1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 1/2 Cups Sugar
1 Cup White Corn Syrup
1/2 Cup Butter
1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Combine in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 3 minute increments for a total of five times. In between each increment, take out of the microwave and stir with a wooden spoon for one minute. It is supposed to reach the soft ball stage.

I don't think my microwave cooks very high so I ended up doing it one extra 3 minute increment.

If you are going to caramel apples with it, Honey Crisp apples are the best. I also melted some milk chocolate chips in the microwave with a little vegetable oil, drizzled it over the Carmel apples and then rolled them in toffee bits. You could roll the apples in just about anything: nuts, mini M&M's, etc.

Persimmons Cookies

2010-11-18T05:37:00.001-08:00

2 Ripe Persimmons, Pureed
1 Cup White Sugar
1/2 Cup Butter/Margarine
1 Egg
2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cloves
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Walnuts, Chopped

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

Cream the butter/margarine with the sugar. Beat in the egg and persimmons puree. Add the flour mixture and mix until combined. Stir in the chopped nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes.

French Banana Crepes

2010-07-20T10:08:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I am looking for things to cook on those hot summer nights when I don't want to heat up my kitchen. I came across this recipe from my sister-in-law. The only problem was the crepe recipe wouldn't work on my crepe maker so I ended up making all of my crapes on the stove. My family said they were really good!

Crepe:
1 Cup Flour
1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
1 Cup Milk
2 Eggs
3 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine, Melted
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1/4 Teaspoon Salt

Sift flour and sugar, add milk, eggs, butter, vanilla and salt. Beat until smooth. Let it stand until the bubbles are gone. Heat a lightly greased skillet. Add about 3 tablespoons o batter spread evenly over skillet and cook until lightly browned. Turn and brown other side.

Filling:
1/4 Cup Butter or Margarine
1/4 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1/4 Cup Light Cream or Milk
5-6 Bananas, Sliced

Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in cream/milk, heat for 2-3 minutes. Take off heat and add bananas. Spoon down the middle of crepes and roll it like a tortilla. Top with whipped cream.

Chicken Ceasar Wrap

2010-07-06T17:24:00.000-07:00

We had this for dinner tonight. It was yummy! Sam kept telling me that I should be on the Food Network with this recipe. I told him, they would laugh me off camera because there is seriously no skill to this except opening a few cans and chopping an onion! It did hit the spot and is great for those hot summer nights when you don't want to heat up your kitchen.

2 Bags of Ceasar Salad Mix
Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Tortillas
Pineapple Tidbits, Drained
Purple Onion, Chopped
Feta Cheese

Take the bags of Ceasar Salad mix and mix them as directed. Then cut bite-sized chunks of grilled chicken breasts that are still warm. Take your toritlla, add chicken, Ceasar Salad, pinapple tidbits, choped onion and Feta Cheese on top of your tortilla. Roll like a taco. YUM!

Spinach Salad

2010-07-06T09:52:00.000-07:00

1 Head of Lettuce
1 Bag of Spinach
3/4 Pound Fresh, Sliced Mushrooms
3/4 Pound Swiss Cheese, Grated
3 Tablespoons Sugar
1 Red Onion
1/2 Pound Bacon, Cooked and Crumbled
1 Cup Mandarin Oranges
1/2 Cup Slivered Almonds

Cook sugar and almonds together over low heat to carmalize. After the nuts are caramelized, be sure to take out the hard sugar clusters. Mix spinach, lettuce, mushrooms, cheese, oranges, bacon, onions, and almonds in a bowl. Toss.

Poppy Seed Dressing:
3/4 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds
1/3 Cup White Vinegar
3/4 Cup Oil
2 Tablespoons Prepared Mustard
1/3 Cup Sugar
1/2 of 3/4 cup Grated Onion
3/4 Teaspoon Salt

Combine all ingredients. Shake and chill. Dressing lasts a long time in the fridge. If it separates, just shake well.

Key Lime Fruit Dip

2010-07-06T09:47:00.000-07:00

My mom was here this past weekend. While she was here, we made this yummy fruit dip that I found on this website:

1 Key Lime Pie Yogurt
7 oz. Container Marshmallow Cream
8 Oz. Whipped Cream Cheese
Zest of one Lime

Pour all above ingredients into a medium size bowl and blend with a mixer until smooth. Serve with apples, strawberries, bananas, grapes, kiwi, pineapple, etc.

Southwest Chicken

2010-04-24T06:55:00.000-07:00

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Large Onion, Chopped
1/8 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Butter/Margarine
2 Cups Salsa
3 Cups Chicken Broth
2 Cups Uncooked Non-Instant Rice
Cheddar Cheese

In skillet, melt butter. Saute onion in butter until tender. Add broth and salsa and bring to a boil. Stir in rice and garlic powder. Place chicken over rice. Cover and simmer 10-15 minutes. Turn chicken over. Stir rice. Cook an addition 10-15 minutes. Turn off heat. Sprinkle with cheese and cover and let sit for about 5 minutes.

Sesame Chicken

2010-04-18T08:12:00.001-07:00

This delicious recipe came from Bryon's cousin. It has since become one of our family favorites.

5 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut into Bite Size Pieces
Flour
Peanut Oil

Cut chicken breasts into bite size pieces. Coat in flour. Cook in a frying pan with peanut oil until chicken is done.

In a saucepan combine:
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Soy Sauce
Cook on low just to melt sugar.

Add to Sauce:
1/2 Cup Chopped Green Onion
4 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds

Pour sauce over cooked chicken and serve over rice.

Marinated Asparagus

2010-04-10T10:56:00.000-07:00

My kids love asparagus. Strange I know! I am not a huge asparagus fan. However, I have been getting lots of asparagus in my Bountiful Basket. I am always looking for a new way to cook asparagus. I found this recipe on the Internet and LOVED it. My kids, on the other hand, were not huge fans and prefer me to just boil it.

1 Pound Fresh Asparagus
3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 1/2 Teaspoons Dill Weed

Remove the bottom third of the asparagus (woody part of the stalk) and discard. Place asparagus in casserole dish. Add remaining ingredients. Marinate at least 1 hour, turning frequently.

Place asparagus spears in a greased grill basket. Grill over hot coals until tender but still crunchy. YUMMY!

Nicer Dicer From QVC

2010-04-10T07:37:00.001-07:00

I just have to tell you about the one kitchen utinsel I cannot live without. It is called the Nicer Dicer from QVC. I tried to post a picture of this product and I can't. If you are interested go to QVC and search for the Genius Nicer Dicer. It is a 7 piece product.I LOVE this product. I bought one a long time ago. It finally broke and so I bought a replacement. When we had the dancers here for the Dance Festival last summer the mom staying with us, wanted one so bad. We looked everywhere. The only place I have ever been able to see one like this and of this quality is off of QVC. I ended up giving her mine to take home to Japan and I ordered a new one that day. I cannot live without it. I use mine at least once a day. It is fabulous for chopping onions, green peppers, etc. I love the diffrent size blades. The other night I made a soup. I used the smaller blade to chop my green pepper and onion. I then used the medium sized blade to chop my zucchini as well as the carrots. This is such a time saver for me. It will cost you about $43, that includes shipping. It is worth every penny!

Beef & Biscuit Casserole

2010-04-10T07:13:00.001-07:00

This is a recipe from my Grandma Pehrson. This serves about 4.

1 Pound Ground Beef
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Onion, Chopped
16 Ounce Can Pork and Beans
3/4 Cup Barbecue Sauce
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Refrigrated Biscuits (The big ones don't work. Just get the normal size)
1 Cup Mild Cheddar Cheese, Grated

Brown ground beef and onion. Drain off excess fat. Stir in pork and beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar and salt and cheese. Heat until bubbles. Pour in a 2 quart casserole dish. Cut biscuits in half circles. Place cut side down around the edge of the casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown.

Chicken Rolls

2010-04-10T07:04:00.000-07:00

2 Packages Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

Filling:
4 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
8 Ounces Cream Cheese
2/3 Cups Canned Mushrooms, Drained
2 Stalks Celery, Chopped
2 Cups Chicken or Turkey, Cooked and Cubed
1/2 Small Onion, Chopped

In Another Bowl:
2/3 Cup Herb Dressing, Rolled Fine

Roll out 2 packages crescent rolls a little thinner. Put a couple of spoonfuls of filling on roll and roll up. Melt 3 Tablespoons margarine. Dip rolls in the margarine and then roll in the stuffing. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes. Serve with sauce made of Cream of Chicken Soup and milk.

Homemade Pizza

2010-04-10T06:51:00.001-07:00

Another one of my favorites from my mom. I couldn't believe I haven't posted this one yet.

Crust:
1 Package Dry Yeast
1 Cup Warm Water
2 1/2 Cups Flour
2 Tablespoons Oil
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1 Teaspoon Salt

Sauce:
1 Can Mushroom Pieces
3 Small Cans Tomato Sauce
1 Tablespoon Dry Onions
1 Teaspoon Dry Parsley
1/2 Teaspoon Oregano
1 Teaspoon Basil
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Salt

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in flour, oil, sugar, and salt. Beat about 25 strokes. Cover and let rest about 5 minutes while mixing sauce ingredients. With greased fingers, spread dough thinly on cookie sheet or pizza pan. Let rest at least 10 minutes. Bake at 425 for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. Take out top with sauce, favorite pizza toppings and cheddar cheese. Return to oven and bake 10 more minutes, just long enough to heat the toppings and melt the cheese.

Finger Steaks

2010-04-10T06:39:00.001-07:00

This is a recipe from my mom. This is probably one of my favorite meals.

Batter:
2 Eggs
1 Cup Milk
2 Teaspoons Sugar
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
1 Teaspoon Seasoning Salt
1 1/2 Cups Flour

Beat eggs until fluffy. Add milk. Beat. Add sugar, salt, garlic salt, seasoning salt, and flour. The batter should be fairly thick. Cut round steak into bite-size pieces. Dip steak pieces in batter and deep fry at 375 degrees for 3-4 minutes on each side. You can dip them in steak sauce or barbecue sauce. I like to dip them in Ketchup. YUMMY!

Sweet & Sour Pork

2010-04-10T06:09:00.000-07:00

My sister-in-law, Michele, is a fabulous cook. This is her recipe.

2 Pounds Boneless Pork, Cut into bite-size chunks
1 Onion, Sliced
3 to 4 Carrots, Peeled & Sliced
1 Can Pineapple Chunks

Sauce Ingredients:
1/2 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1/3 Red Wine Vinegar
1/3 Cup Pineapple Juice (from the can of pineapple listed above)
1/4 Cup Green Pepper, Chopped (I leave the green peppers out. YUCK!)
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Ginger

Cut the pork into small (bite-size) pieces. Then coat with a mixture of flour that's been salted and peppered. I usually just put some flour, salt and pepper and a gallon Ziplock bag. Then I throw in my meat and shake the bag until the pieces are well coated. Heat a little oil in an electric skillet, then add pork pieces. You just want them to "brown" on all sides if possible, so let it sit a few minutes, then stir and turn pieces, etc. until all the flour is "browned." The pork will not and should not be done at this point, just browned.

Next add all the onion and carrot pieces. You may need to add a tad more oil if the meat is sticking too much. Cover and let cook while you make the sauce.

Make sauce by mixing above ingredients well in a separate mixing bowl. Then pour ll the sauce into the skillet that contains the pork, onion and pineapple. Stir well and cover. Let everything cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the carrots are as tender as you'd like. Stir periodically, scraping the bottom of the skillet with a good spoon or a sturdy spatula. The sauce tends to get a little sticky.

Serve over rice.

Italian Chicken Soup

2010-04-10T05:56:00.000-07:00

With all the cold weather lately, I decided to try a new soup recipe Monday night for dinner and my family loved it.

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Green Pepper, Diced
1 Small Onion, Chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Dried Basil
2 Teaspoons Fennel Seeds
1/4 Teaspoon Crushed Dried Red Pepper (the pizza peppers)
6 Cups Chicken Broth
2 Medium Zucchini, Diced
1 Carrot, Diced
1 10 Oz. Package Cheese Tortellini or Ravioli
1 1/2 Cups Chicken, Cooked & Diced
Grated Parmesan Cheese

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, basil, fennel seeds and crushed red pepper and saute until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth. Cover pot and simmer 10 minutes. Add zucchini and carrot. Cover and simmer until carrot is almost tender, about 5 minutes. Increase heat to high and bring soup to boil. Add ravioli and boil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and cook just until heated through, about 1 minute. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls passing grated Parmesan cheese separately.

Baked Stew

2010-02-22T06:29:00.000-08:00

1/3 Stick Margarine
4 Buttons Garlic, Mashed
2-3 Pounds Lean Chuck, Cubed
2 Teaspoon Basil
2 Teaspoon Thyme
2 Teaspoon Seasoning Salt
1 Bay Leaf
2/3 Teaspoon Pepper
2 or 3 Large Onions, Coarsely Chopped
2 Tablespoons Worchestershire Sauce
1 1/2 Cups Celery Chopped
6 Large Carrots, Sliced
12 Small Red Potatoes, Cut in 1" Cubes
2 Cans Cream of Mushroom Soup or 1 Large Can Cream of Mushroom Soup

In a roaster kettle, met margarine with garlic. Turn on high. Add meat. Stir until browned on all sides. Cook off juice. Add all other ingredients and stir well to coat. Put lid on and cook in 300 degree oven for 3-4 hours.

Hearty Ham Casserole

2009-12-21T10:35:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago we had ham for Sunday dinner. I came across a recipe I decided to try to use up the leftover ham. It turned out delicious! It is a great comfort food. I one and a half times it for my family of six.

2 Cups Potatoes, Cooked and Cubed
2 Cups Ham, Cooked & Cubed
15 Ounce Can Whole Kernel Corn, Drained
1/4 Cup Butter
1 Tablespoon Green Onions, Chopped

Sauce:
1/3 Cup All Purpose Flour
1 3/4 Cups Milk
1/8 Teaspoon Black Pepper
4 Oz. Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

Boil your potatoes until they are ALMOST done, they still have to cook in the oven for a while longer. Drain off the water, add in the ham, corn, butter and green onions. Mix well.

In a small pot, add the milk and cook over medium heat until it just starts to boil. Add in the flour and the remaining sauce ingredients and stir until thickened.

Pour the potato mixture into an oven proof dish. Pour the milk mixture over. Sprinkle with some more cheddar cheese and cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes of until potatoes are done. Remove foil and bake a few more minutes until cheese is completely melted.

Sweet & Sour Cucumbers

2009-08-06T17:16:00.000-07:00

This is one of our favorite recipes to do with cucumbers straight out of your garden.

1 Cucumber, Sliced
1/2 Red Onion, Sliced
1/3 Cup White Vinegar
1/8 Cup Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper

Place cucumbers and red onion in a bowl. Place other ingredients over the top. Stir well. DELICIOUS!

BLT Wrap Sandwiches

2009-07-31T08:37:00.000-07:00

I found this recipe online. It looks delicious. It looks like a great idea to make on these HOT summer nights.

3 ounce Package Vegetable Flavored Cream Cheese, Softened
4 (10 inch) Flour Tortillas
2 Tomatoes, Seeded and Chopped
1 Avocado, Chopped
2 Cups Mixed Salad Greens
10 Slices Bacon, Fried Crisp and Crumbled
1/3 Cup Ranch Salad Dressing

Spread some of the cream cheese on each flour tortilla. In a large bowl combine tomatoes, avocado, salad greens, cooked bacon, and ranch salad dressing and mix well. Place on tortillas and roll up. Serve immediately. Makes 4 Sandwiches.

Crapes

2009-07-31T08:24:00.001-07:00

I LOVE this Crape recipe. My sister-in-law gave me a crape maker a couple of years ago for Christmas. I LOVE it. However, if you don't have a crape maker, you can still make them on the stove. It is just a little more work! You can fill crapes with anything you want but this is the way my family LOVES them.

Crapes:
3 eggs
1 Cup Flour
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Sugar
2/3 Cup Buttermilk
2/3 Cup Water
2 Tablespoons Butter, Melted

Mix in blender. Let stand 1/2 hour. Makes about 8 - 8 inch crepes.

Filling:
8 oz. Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
8 oz. Cool Whip

Mix together. Put a spoonful inside each crape and then roll each crape and drizzle with berry mixture.

Berry Mixture:
Purchase frozen Berry Medley and add sugar to taste. (I added 1/4 c. sugar to 24 oz frozen berries.) Drizzle a spoonful of berry mixture over each filled crape. YUMMY!

Caribbean Rice & Beans

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

2-3 Teaspoons Vegetable Oil
1 Small Onion, Chopped
1/2 Cup Red Pepper, Sliced
1/2 Green Pepper, Sliced
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Cans Black Beans, Rinsed & Drained
2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
3 Cups White Rice Cooked
1 Tablespoon Oregano

Heat oil in skillet and saute onions, peppers, and garlic until softened. Add black beans and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in rice and oregano. Heat through.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

2009-07-29T15:35:00.000-07:00

Meatballs:
18 Single Saltine Crackers, Ground Up
2 Eggs
1 Pound Hamburger
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Parsley
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Oregano
Dash of Pepper

Combine and form into balls. Brown and then add to sauce mixture.

Sauce:
3/4 Cup Onion, Chopped
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
2 (1 Pound) Cans Tomatoes
2 (6 Oz.) Cans Tomato Paste
1 Cup Water
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
1 1/2 Teaspoon Oregano
1 Bay Leaf

Combine and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Add browned meatballs and simmer for an additional 30 minutes more. Serve over spaghetti.

Cafe Rio Tacos

2009-07-29T09:25:00.001-07:00

Meat:
4 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken or Pork Loin
1 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1 1/2 Cup Salsa
1 Can Cola Beverage or Root Beer

Put everything into the crock pot for 8 hours on low. Remove meat and shred. Skim fat off juices. Put meat back into crock pot and let juices absorb into meat. Works well to make ahead and freeze.

Cilantro Ranch Dressing:
1 Package Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
3 Tablespoons Salsa Verde
1/2 Teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
1/2 Bunch Fresh Cilantro
2-3 Small Cloves Garlic
3/4 Cup Mayonnaise
2/3 Cup Sour Cream
Grated Lime Peel and Juice From One Lime
Buttermilk to Thin to Correct Consistency

Place all ingredients into blender and mix until smooth.

Cilantro Lime Rice
1 Cup Uncooked Converted White Rice
1 Teaspoon Butter
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Teaspoon Grated Lime Peel
1 Can (15 ounces) Chicken Broth
1/4 Cup Water
2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
2 Teaspoons Sugar
3 Tablespoons Freshly Cilantro, Chopped

In a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, lime zest, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, sugar, and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice. Serve warm.

Assembly for Salad or Tacos:
Lettuce
Chicken or Pork
Purple Onion, Chopped
Tomatoes, Diced
Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
Cheddar Cheese, Grated
Sour cream
Salsa
Cilantro Dressing
Cilantro Lime Rice

Serve over tortilla chips or flour tortillas.

Hamburger Hawaiian

2009-07-29T09:17:00.000-07:00

This recipe is yummy! A friend gave me this recipe and it has become a family favorite!

1 1/4 Pound Ground beef
1/2--2/3 Cup Bread or Cracker Crumbs
1/2 Cup Onion, Chopped
1 Teaspoon Salt
A little milk (I use about 2 TBSP. or so--not much)
1 Egg
1 Can Pineapple Chunks
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1/4 Cup Vinegar
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 Cup Green Pepper, Chopped (I don't use pepper)

Combine beef, crumbs, onion, salt, milk and egg, like a meatloaf. Shape into about 10-12 small patties (2-3 in.). Brown patties in a large skillet. Drain off fat. Drain pineapple, reserving syrup. Add water to reserved syrup to equal 1 C. liquid and mix with cornstarch, vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Pour mixture over hamburgers. Simmer until thickened and clear, stirring carefully with spatula, so you don't break up hamburger patties. Add pineapple and green pepper for the last 10-15 minutes of simmering. Serve with rice.

NOTE: I always double this recipe to feed my family. Also, I brown the patties until they are done (not overcooked), and then add the sauce, and cook until it is thickened and clear. Then I add the pineapple and heat through--I rarely have to leave the hamburger patties in for 10-15 more minutes like the recipe says. It also works to bake the patties in the oven for about 20 minutes or so at about 350'. Once the patties are baked through, pour the sauce over them, let them cook longer until the sauce is thickened and clear, stirring it occasionally. I like them better browned in a skillet better, however. Also, for the bread crumbs, I have just used the already prepared bread crumbs that you can buy in the baking section at the store. Any crushed cracker crumbs would work, too.

Fruit Pizza

2009-07-23T06:18:00.000-07:00

I made this for a work barbecue last night. It was a huge hit. Everyone loved the crust. I didn't take a picture but will try to make it again soon so that I can.

Crust:

1 Yellow Cake Mix
1/4 Cup Margarine, Melted
1/4 Cup Water
2 eggs
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Spread into a greased jelly roll pan. (The batter will be thick. It will be easier to spread if you get your fingers wet.) Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. It will look golden brown.

Topping:

1 Package Cream Cheese, Softened
1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Medium-Size Cool Whip

Mix together until smooth. Spread over crust. Top with your favorite fruits: kiwi, peaches, pineapple, blueberries, strawberries, mandarin oranges.

Croissants

2009-07-18T07:27:00.001-07:00

I will admit up front that I am not a roll making person. I love to make bread and think I am pretty good at it. However, I have not had much success on making rolls. My sister, Alyson, gave me this recipe and said it is super easy. It is one you can make up to four days ahead and store in your fridge until you are ready to make them. I am going to mix a batch up today and make them tomorrow for Sunday dinner. I will post pictures tomorrow!

1 package Yeast
1 Cup Warm Milk
1/4 Cup Evaporated Milk
1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
1/3 Cup Sugar
1 Egg
5 Cups Flour
1/4 Cup Butter, Melted and Cooled
1 Cup Butter, Cold

1. Soften yeast in warm water.
2. Add milk, salt, sugar, egg and 1 cup flour.
3. Beat until smooth.
4. Add melted and cooled butter.
5. In a food processor, put the remaining flour (4 cups) and 1 cup cold butter. Cut into chunks. Process just until it looks like peas.
6. Pour the dry mixture into the liquid mixture and mix until blended. Do not overmix.
7. Put into a large Ziplock bag and put it in the fridge. It should get cold, at least five hours, and it can stay in there for as long as four days.

When you are ready to bake:
1. Remove the dough from the bag and knead with just a dusting of flour on disinfected counter 6-8 times.
2. Divide the dough into 3 sections. If you want smaller rollers, divide into four sections.
3. Keep only one section at a time out to work with. Keep the rest refrigerated.
4. Roll the section into a large circle, at least 12 inches in diameter.
5. With a pizza cutter, divide the circle into 8 wedges.
6. Roll each wedge toward the center.
7. Place wedges point down approximately 2 inches apart on a parchment lined baking pan.
8. Let rise in a warm place for 2 hours or until doubled in size.
9. Preheat oven to 325.
10. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Dill Dip

2009-07-06T10:02:00.000-07:00

1 Cup Mayonnaise
1 Cup Sour Cream
1 Tablespoon Parsley Flakes
1 Tablespoon Minced Onion
1 Teaspoon Dill Weed
1 Teaspoon Bon Appetite

Mix together and refrigerate. Serve with fresh vegetables.

Honey Dijon Pork Chops

2009-07-02T12:30:00.000-07:00

Don't stick your nose up just yet. I am a mustard person but I HATE Dijon mustard. I throw out any recipe with it in. I had this while staying with my sister in Utah and I thought it was delicious! Give it a try.

6 Boneless Pork Chops
1/2 Cup Honey Dijon Mustard
3 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs

Mix the Honey Dijon mustard the Worcestershire Sauce together. Dip each pork chop in the mixture and then coat in the bread crumbs. Place on a broiler pan. Place in the oven and broil 10-12 minutes on each side.

Dipping Sauce:
1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
1/4 Cup Yellow Mustard
1/4 Cup Honey

Mix together. Serve as a dipping sauce for pork chops.

Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce

2009-07-02T08:58:00.000-07:00

I have a very healthy rhubarb plant. I am always looking for ways to use all that rhubarb. We made this the other night and served it over vanilla ice cream. It was delicious!

2/3 Cup White Sugar
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
5 Teaspoons Cornstarch
1 1/2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
4 Cups Fresh Strawberries, Sliced
1 Cup Rhubarb, Sliced
5 Drops Red Food Coloring (Optional)

Combine sugar, orange juice, cornstarch, and vanilla in a large sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Add strawberries and rhubarb; reduce heat and cook stirring occasionally, until tender 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and mash the cooked berries with a fork. Stir in food coloring. Serve warm or cold.

Hashbrown Quiche

2009-07-02T08:50:00.000-07:00

This is one of those breakfast casseroles. I made it for a youth breakfast the other morning. It was really good.

1 24 Oz. Package Shredded Hashbrowns, Thawed
1/2 Cup Melted Butter
1 Cups Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded
1 Cup Half & Half or Milk
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
2 Cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
2 Cups Ham, Diced (I used sausage instead)
6 Eggs

Grease 9x13 pan. Press thawed hashbrowns between paper towels to remove excess moister. Press hashbrowns into a 9x13 pan and brush with melted butter. Bake at 425 for 25 minutes. Remove from oven. Layer cheeses and sausage. Beat milk, eggs, salt and pepper in a blender. Pour over the top. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake the next morning at 350 for 15-20 minutes. You don't have to make this the night before. If you don't make it the night before, just bake once you have poured the egg mixture over the top at 350 for 30-40 minutes.

Raspberry Lemonade

2009-07-02T08:48:00.000-07:00

This drink is great for those hot summer days!

10 Oz. Frozen Raspberries (use juice)
1/2 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Cup Sugar
Ice

Boil frozen raspberries in 2 cups water for about 2 minutes. Put ice into a clear pitcher (just for looks!). Add all ingredients into pitcher, mix well. Add water to taste.

Yummy Vegetable Salad

2009-07-02T08:40:00.000-07:00

1 Head Broccoli
1 Head Cauliflower
1/2 Cup Fried Bacon
1/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds, Shelled
1 Small Red Onion, Chopped

Cut broccoli and cauliflower into bite-size-pieces. Crumble cooked bacon. Mix all ingredients together.

Dressing:
1/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar

Mix with vegetables and marinate in refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.

Frosted Pineapple Salad (7-Up Salad)

2009-07-02T08:34:00.000-07:00

2 Packages (3 Oz) Lemon Jell-O
2 Cups 7-Up
1 Can Pineapple Tidbits
2 Cups Boiling Water
2 Bananas
1 Cup Miniature Marshmallows

Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water. Add 7-Up and chill until slightly thickened. Add drained pineapple, sliced bananas, and marshamllows. Pour into a 9x13 pan. Chill until set.

Topping:
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 1/2 Teaspoon Cornstarch
1 Beaten Egg
1 Cup Pineapple Juice

Boil until thickened and cool. Add 1 cup Cool Whip to cooled mixture. Spread on set salad.

Lemonade Pie

2009-03-26T04:27:00.000-07:00

This recipe is delicious to cool off during those hot summer nights. We have been experimental with this recipe and have made it with pink lemonade and raspberry lemonade as well.

6 Ounces Frozen Lemonade Concentrate
8 Ounces Cool Whip
1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 Graham Cracker Pie Crust

Combine lemonade concentrate, Cool Whip and sweetened condensed milk. Pour into graham cracker crust. Chill for at least two hours.

Heath Cake

2009-03-26T04:23:00.000-07:00

1 Chocolate Cake Mix
1 Quart Mrs. Richardson's Butterscotch Topping
9 Ounce Carton Cool Whip
2 Heath Candy Bars, Crushed or Heath Pieces

Bake the chocolate cake according to the package directions. Bake the cake in a 9x13 pan. While the chocolate cake is hot, spread 1 quart Mrs. Richardson's Butterscotch topping. Then take the Cool Whip and spread over the butterscotch. Crush the two Heath candy bars. Sprinkle the candy bar pieces on top.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

2009-03-26T04:20:00.001-07:00

I have also heard this called "Picnic Cake". It is great to take on picnics or potluck dinners because it travels well.

1/2 Cup Margarine
1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 3/4 Cup Sugar
2 Eggs
2 1/2 Cups Flour
2 Cups Zucchini, Shredded
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
4 Tablespoons Cocoa
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Cup Sour Milk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Mix the above ingredients together. Pour in a greased 9x13 baking pan. In a bowl combine: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Sprinkle over the top of the cake. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes.

Cherries and Cream Cake

2009-03-26T04:18:00.000-07:00

1 Package Cherry Chip Cake Mix
1 Cup Sour Cream
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla
21 Oz Can Cherry Pie Filling

Bake cake according to package directions in a 9x13 pan. Mix sour cream, sugar, vanilla, and cherry pie filling. Spread over the top of cooled cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Chocolate Bundt Cake

2009-03-26T04:15:00.001-07:00

This is a recipe of my mother-in-laws.

1 German Chocolate Cake Mix
6 Ounce Package Chocolate Fudge Instant Pudding
1 Cup Sour Cream
4 Eggs
1/2 Cup Oil
Chocolate Chips
Powdered Sugar

Combine the above ingredients (except for the powdered sugar) and mix well. Pour into greased bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Turn out after 10 minutes. When cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

This recipe is microwaveable. Use a microwave safe cake pan. Microwave covered on medium heat for 15 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes uncovered. When cool, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Punch Bowl Cake

2009-03-26T04:11:00.000-07:00

1 Chocolate Cake, Baked in a 9x13 pan according to the package directions
12 Ounce Container Cool Whip
1 Large Instant Milk Chocolate Pudding Mix
Toffee Pieces or 6 Skor Candy Bars, Crushed

Mix and bake the chocolate cake according to the directions on the package. Also mix the pudding according to the directions on the box. Allow the pudding to set. In the bottom of a punch bow, crumble one half of the cake. Then lightly spread half of the pudding on top. Then add a layer of Cool Whip using half of the Cool Whip. Then sprinkle a layer of toffee pieces. Repeat the layers one more time.

Baked Potato Soup

2009-03-24T08:21:00.000-07:00

I found this recipe in a Taste of Home magazine several years ago. It has become one of my favorite soups!

4 Large Baking Potatoes (about 2-3/4 Pounds)
2/3 Cups Butter
2/3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon White Pepper
6 Cups Milk
1 Cup (8 Oz.) Sour Cream
1/4 Cup Thinly Sliced Green Onions
10 Bacon Strips, Cooked and Crumbled
1 Cup (4 Oz.) Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Bake potatoes at 350 for 65-75 minutes or until tender; cool completely. Peel and cube potatoes.

In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; whisk in sour cream. Add potatoes and green onions. Garnish with bacon and cheese.

Stromboli

2009-03-19T16:45:00.000-07:00

Are you ready for a meal that is super easy?!? This is the one for you. I got this recipe off this blog: http://life-should-be-delicious.blogspot.com. I love her cooking blog. I am adding some of my own additional instructions (things I would do differently). I made this for dinner and my kids loved it. Conner even asked if we could have it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. So this is definitely moving among our family favorites!

2-3 Frozen Loafs of Bread
2 Pounds Italian Sausage
1/2 Block of Romano Cheese
1/2 Block of Parmesan Cheese
1/2 Package Italian Seasoning
Tomato Based Pasta Sauce

Raise the frozen loafs of bread. Cook Italian sausage in pan. Shred cheese.

After bread has raise, flatten out. Put meat and shredded cheese on top of flattened bread. Roll up into a loaf and bake according to directions on bread package. Cut into slices. Dip the slices in tomato based pasta sauce (Ragu, Prego, etc.)

Here is some of the things I would suggest:
#1 -- There was definitely enough meat so I would suggest using 3 loaves.
#2 -- I combined all my bread into one big batch of dough and made one huge loaf. It made it a little difficult to "dunk". I would roll out each loaf of bread individually and fill it with sausage and cheese.
#3 -- There was no direction about how much cheese. I did 8 oz. of each.
#4 -- Nothing else was said about the Italian Seasoning. I made an egg wash (one egg beaten with a little bit of water). I brushed that over the top of the loaf with the meat and cheese inside. Then I shook some Italian spices on the top before putting it in the oven.
#5 -- I baked mine at 350 for about 20-25 minutes.

Mexican Hot Chocolate

2009-03-11T07:14:00.000-07:00

I found this recipe here: http://life-should-be-delicious.blogspot.com. Holly is a good friend of mine. One cold winter day this winter I decided to give this recipe a try. I loved it.

3 Tablespoons Instant Hot Chocolate Mix
1 Tablespoons Chocolate Syrup
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Pinch of Chili Powder
1/4 Cup Milk
2/3 Cup Boiling Water

In a large mug mix the hot chocolate mix, chocolate syrup, cinnamon & chili powder. Add the boiling water and stir. Pour in the milk & stir again. Or combine all in hot chocolate maker. Add marshmallows or whipped cream, sit back & enjoy.

Noodle Casserole

2009-03-11T07:06:00.000-07:00

I got this recipe from my mother-in-law. It has become a family favorite of ours.

1 Pound Ground Beef
1 Large Onion, Chopped
8 Ounce Package Cream Cheese
1 Can Whole Kernel Corn
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
4 Cups Wide Egg Noodles, Cooked
Cheddar Cheese, Grated

Brown ground beef and onion. Drain off fat. Add cream cheese, corn and cream of mushroom soup. Simmer for a few minutes. Add noodles. Place in a casserole dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Paprika Chicken

2009-03-11T07:02:00.000-07:00

One time while my mom was up visiting us, she made this chicken dish for us. It is super easy.

4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 1/3 Cup Water
3/4 Cup Non-Instant Rice
1/4 Teaspoon Paprika
Pepper

Place the rice in the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan. Combine cream of chicken soup and water. Pour over the rice. Place chicken breasts on top of rice mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and pepper. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.

Vegetarian Enchiladas

2009-03-11T06:54:00.000-07:00

I will say up front that I do not like beans. When my friend introduced this recipe to me I really didn't think I would like it. I was surprised to find that I really did like it. It is also super easy to make and not to mention cheap which are always a huge plus in my book!

2/3 Cup Water
1 Package Enchilada Seasoning
2 Cans (15 Ounces Each) Black Beans
8 Ounce Carton Sour Cream
Flour Tortillas
10 Ounce Can Enchilada Sauce
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, Grated
2 Tablespoons Green Onions, Chopped

Start by draining off the juice from the black beans and rinsing them well. Combine water, the package of enchilada seasoning, and the black beans in a skillet. Mix well. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture starts to boil. Take off the heat and stir in 3/4 cup sour cream. Take a flour tortilla. Put a spoonful or two of the mixture down the center of the flour tortilla. Drizzle a little enchilada sauce over the mixture that is down the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle with a little grated Cheddar Cheese. Roll up like a burrito. Place in a 9x13 baking dish. Repeat until all the bean mixture is gone. Drizzle the remaining enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle with grated Cheddar Cheese. Sprinkle with chopped green onions. Cover the 9x13 pan with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve. The remaining sour cream can be served over individual servings of the enchiladas.

One Pot Spaghetti

2009-03-11T06:49:00.000-07:00

When making a spaghetti dinner, if you are like me, you have a hard time trying to get the noodles and sauce to come out even. I always seem to have more of one. This recipe solves that problem. Plus it is all done in one pot! Once you try this recipe, you will never go back to the other way.

1 Pound Ground Beef
1 Medium Onion, Chopped
7 Oz. Package Spaghetti Noodles
8 Oz. Can Tomato Sauce
2 Cups Ragu Spaghetti Sauce
2 Cups Water
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Parmesan Cheese

Cook beef in skillet until brown. Drain off excess fat. Stir in onion, water, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, sugar and salt. Add Spaghetti noodles (uncooked). Heat mixture to boiling over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally. Turn heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top.

Taco Soup

2009-03-11T06:43:00.000-07:00

I know there are a lot of recipes out there for Taco Soup. This is the recipe that I use when I make Taco Soup. With this cold snap we are experiencing lately, it just puts you in the mood for a big bowl of soup!

1 Pound Ground Beef
1 Package Taco Seasoning
1 Can Chili Beans
1 Large Can Tomato Puree
1 Can Kidney Beans
1 Small Can Chopped Green Chilies
1 Can Whole Kernel Corn
1 Onion, Chopped
8 Oz. Can Tomato Sauce
8 Oz. Water
Cheddar Cheese, Grated
Freeto Chips

In a skillet, brown ground beef with chopped onion. Drain off excess fat. Add taco seasoning. In a large pot add chili beans, tomato puree, kidney beans, green chilies, corn, tomato sauce, and water. DO NOT drain the liquid off any of the cans. Add ground beef. Simmer for 2 hours. Serve with grated cheddar cheese and Freetos. You may also want to top with green onions, olives and sour cream.

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

2009-03-05T13:28:00.000-08:00

This is delicious!

6 Cups Chicken Broth

2 1/2 Cups Carrots, Chopped

2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup

1/4 Cup Evaporated Milk OR 1/2 Cup Whole Milk

2 Cups or More Chicken, Cooked and Cubed

2 Tablespoons Chicken Bouillon Granules

2 Cups Celery, Chopped

8 oz. Egg Noodles, Cooked

Cook chicken. Remove chicken and cut into bite-size chunks. In a big stockpot, add chicken broth, carrots, celery, and onions. Cook until tender. Add soup, milk, cooked noodles, and chicken. Season to taste.

Enchilada Casserole

2009-02-26T10:55:00.001-08:00

A good friend gave me this recipe. I was a little hesitant about it but it was great and all my kids had seconds. We didn't have a single drop left over. Plus it was very easy to make which is always a bonus! Recently the local newspaper used this recipe when featuring my family and I in a Food Stuff section.

1 Bag Nacho Cheese Doritos
1 Pound Hamburger
2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 Clove of Garlic1 Onion, Chopped
1 16 Ounce Can Tomato Sauce
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Cup of Milk
Cheddar Cheese

In a skillet brown hamburger with the onion and garlic. After it is browned, add the chili powder and the tomato sauce. In the blender combine the cream of chicken soup and the milk. Then in a greased 9x13 pan line the bottom of it with half the bag of Dorito chips. Then layer the meat and tomato sauce mixture over the top of that. Then add another layer of chips, using the rest of the bag. Drizzle the milk and soup mixture over the top. Add a layer of shredded cheese and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. You can serve Ranch on the top of it but my family liked it just plain.

Mexican Rice

2009-02-26T10:49:00.001-08:00

This is a recipe I have used for years. It is delicious.

2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 Medium Onion, Finely Chopped
1 Clove Garlic, Crushed
1 Cup Uncoocked Non-Instant Rice
14.5 Oz. Can Mexican Stewed Tomatoes*
1-2 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Oregano
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Cups Chicken Broth

*On the tomatoes, if you like chunks in your rice, add it straight from the can. My family isn't too hip on chunks so I put it in the blender before adding it to the rice.

In a medium saucepan, heat the oil, onion and garlic. Saute. Stir in the rice, tomatoes, and spices. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid has absorbed and rice is tender.

Enchiladas

2009-02-25T05:27:00.000-08:00

Like I have mentioned before, I follow a recipe to a "T". I even measure the water when making Ramen Noodles! As you can imagine, I don't do well with recipes that call for "a little of this" and "some of that". This is one of my all time favorite recipes. My mom made it all the time growing up. She use to use corn tortilla shells and deep fry them. It was delicious. Over time, we have gone to using flour tortillas (no deep frying) to make this dish a little healthier. It is because of my love of this dish that I am going to try to share this recipe so that hopefully you can enjoy this dish as much as I do. I have taken some pictures of the process so that you might get a better understanding of what I am talking about. I hope this makes sense, if you have any questions, feel free to contact me!

46 Ounce Can of Tomato Juice

1 Pound of Hamburger

Flour

Chili Powder

Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

Lettuce

Tomatoes, Diced

Sour Cream

In an electric skillet, brown the hamburger. Once the hamburger is browned, drain off the excess fat. Next add some heaping tablespoons of flour (I would say start with about 4). Stir that into the hamburger. Next pour the tomato juice over the top of the hamburger/flour mixture. Stir together so that there are no clumps of flour. You want your mixture to be somewhat thick. This is where you might have to add a little more flour to make it a little thicker. Remember to add sparingly. You can always add more flour but you can't take it out once it is added. Next you are going to add chili powder. You can add as much as you like for you desired taste. However, this is a Mexican dish and you are going to need to add quite a bit to get any flavor in this dish at all. Your mixture will now go from that "tomato juice red" to more of a "brick red" color. For this meal it is easier to dish up from the skillet. I heat one flour tortilla in the microwave for about 10 seconds (just long enough to take off the chill). Then you place it in your electric skillet with the sauce. This will coat the underside of the shell. With a big spatula turn the tortilla so as to coat the other side. Then take out of the skillet and immediately place on dinner plate. Top with shredded Cheddar Cheese. Repeat this step for each serving. Then place the plates on the table and let family members top their own enchilada with lettuce, tomatoes and a dollop of sour cream.

Filipino Chicken

2009-02-23T06:20:00.000-08:00

Okay, so I made this recipe for dinner the other night. It wasn't one of my favorites. My husband said "it wasn't one of his favorites." But my kids ate it. I tell you my kids just aren't picky eaters. If you know me I follow a recipe to a T. With that said, if I were to make this again, I would change the Soy Sauce to low sodium Soy Sauce because it was plenty salty. Also can you imagine what a bunch of garlic, soy sauce and apple cider vinegar smells like. The smell was pretty strong to say the least. Make sure to have plenty of nice smelly stuff on hand to try to take away some of that nasty smell!

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Chicken Tenders
1 Cup Soy Sauce
1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Cup Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic

Mix together in a large pan and add chicken. Bate at 325 for 2 hours.

Garden Rice Pilaf

2009-02-23T06:09:00.000-08:00

I found this recipe in a ward cookbook. It is delicious. My family really enjoys this recipe. It puts a little variety in the menu instead of just plain rice.

2 3/4 Cups Water
1/4 Cup Butter/Margarine
2 Tablespoons Instant Chicken Bouillon
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Minced Fresh Garlic (Optional)
1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley, Chopped (Use less if you are using dried)
1 1/4 Cup Uncooked Long Grain Rice
1/2 Cup Carrots, Finely Chopped
1/2 Cup Slivered Almonds, Toasted
Pinch of Pepper
2 Tablespoons Green Onions, Sliced

In a 2 quart saucepan, bring water, butter, bouillon, salt, pepper, and garlic to full boil. Add rice and carrots; return to foil boil and then reduce heat to low, simmer covered until rice is tender, about 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Breakfast Casserole

2009-02-18T20:44:00.000-08:00

In a 9x13 pan:
8-10 Slices of Bread, Broken into pieces
1 Pound Sausage (Brown and drained and sprinkled over the bread) (You can also use 1 pound of bacon instead of sausage. Just cook it and crumble it over the bread)
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese, Grated

In a Blender:
6 Eggs
2 Cups Milk
1 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
1 Teaspoon Salt
Dash of Pepper

Mix and pour over the bread mixture. Refrigerate overnight.

Optional: You can top this with green onion, green pepper and mushrooms. You would put it on top of the bread mixture before you pour the egg mixture over the top.

Bake the next morning at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

2009-02-18T20:36:00.000-08:00

My sister, Lori, got this recipe from a ward party. We have tried this recipe and it was a huge hit in our house!

3 (14 Oz. each) Cans Chicken Broth
2 Cups Water
3/4 Cups Wild Rice
1/2 Cup Green Onions, Chopped
1/2 Cup Butter (No Substitutes)
3/4 Cup Flour
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Poultry Seasoning
1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
2 Cups Heavy Cream
2 Cups Cubed Cooked Chicken Breast (my sister uses the canned chicken but I really like the fresh chicken better. I cook the chicken while the rice was cooking so I don't think it took any longer to make using fresh chicken)
1 (4 Oz.) Jar Sliced Pimento Peppers, Drained (I omit this)

Combine broth, water and rice in large soup pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 35-40 minutes, until rice is tender. In a separate pan, saute onions in butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Cook stirring constantly until mixture is bubbly and thick. Stir in cream. Cook for 6 minutes of until thickens slightly stirring constantly. Stir into rice mixture. Add chicken and pimientos and heat through. Serves 6-8.

Microwave Macaroni & Cheese

2009-02-18T20:32:00.000-08:00

My mom made this when I was growing up. I loved it then and still continue to enjoy this as a meal. My kids are in seventh heaven when I make this. It is a great comfort food.

2 Tablespoons Margarine
2 Tablespoons Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
1 1/2 Cups Milk
1 1/2 Cups Cheddar Cheese, Grated
3 Cups Elbow Macaroni, Cooked
5 Oz. Can Vienna Sausages, Diced

Put butter in a 1 1/2 quart microwave safe casserole dish. Microwave on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute until butter is melted. Add flour, salt and pepper to butter. Add milk, slowly. Microwave on medium high (level 8) for 6-7 minutes or until sauce thickens. Stir in cheese. Stir until cheese melts. Stir in Vienna sausages and cooked macaroni. Return to microwave. Cook on medium high (level 8) for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Jell-O Popcorn

2009-02-18T20:30:00.000-08:00

1 Cup Karo Syrup
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Small Package Jell-O

Combine ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for one minute. Pour over approximately 9 cups of popped popcorn.

Chicken and Biscuit Pot Pie

2009-02-18T20:27:00.000-08:00

1 Cup Sliced Carrots
1 (10 oz.) Package Frozen Peas, Thawed
1/2 Cup Butter
1 Small Onion, Chopped
1 Cup Celery, Sliced
1/2 Cup Flour
3 Cups Chicken Broth
1 Cup Milk
1 Teaspoon Thyme
5 or 6 Cups Cooked Chicken Breasts
1 (8 oz.) Can Refrigerated Biscuits
1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Place carrots in sauce pan with a small amount of boiling water. Simmer, covered for 10 minutes. Add peas and cook 5 minutes longer; drain. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add onion and celery and cook until tender. Removed from heat and blend in flour. Gradually stir in chicken broth and milk. Add thyme and cook stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Add chicken and drained carrots and peas. Mix well. Turn into 4 quart casserole. Top with biscuits in ring around the edge of the casserole dish. Sprinkle biscuits with cheese. Bake at 400 for 18-20 minutes, until biscuits are browned.

Pasta Fagioli Soup

2009-02-18T20:12:00.000-08:00

This is supposed to taste exactly like Olive Garden's Pasta Fagioli Soup. It makes a huge batch. When I made it I fed my family and then I put some in containers and froze the rest.

2 Pounds Ground Beef
1 Onion, Chopped
3 Carrots, Chopped
4 Stalk Celery, Chopped
2 (28 oz.) Cans Diced Tomatoes Italian Style, Undrained
1 (16 oz.) Can Red Kidney Beans, Drained
1 (16 oz.) Can White Kidney Beans, Drained
3 (10 oz.) Cans Beef Broth
3 Teaspoons Oregano
2 Teaspoons Pepper
5 Teaspoons Parsley
1 Teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
1 (20 oz.) Jar Prego Traditional Style Spaghetti Sauce
8 Ounces Orozo Pasta, Cooked and Drained

Brown hamburger and onion in a skillet. Drain fat from beef. Add all ingredients, except the pasta, to a crockpot. This makes a HUGE batch. Cook on low 7-8 hours or high 4-5 hours. During the last 30 minutes on high, add cooked pasta.

Savory Sausage

2009-02-14T13:38:00.000-08:00

2 Pounds Sausage
3/4 Cup Onion, Chopped
2 Envelopes Chicken Noodle Soup
1 Cup Slivered Almonds
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Carrot, Diced
2 1/2 Cups Celery, Chopped
4 1/2 Cups Boiling Water
1 Cup Non-Instant Rice

Brown sausage in a large skillet. Drain off the grease. Add carrot, onion, and celery; saute. Combine soup mix and boiling water in large saucepan; stir in rice. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Add sausage mixture and salt; stir well. Pour into a greased baking dish. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes.

Barbecue

2009-02-14T13:34:00.000-08:00

3 Pounds Ground Beef
2 Onions, Chopped
1 3/4 Cups Catsup
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 1/2 Tablespoons Prepared Mustard
1 1/2 Cups Tomato Juice
Salt & Pepper, To Taste
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
2 Bay Leaves
1/4 Teaspoon Curry Powder
4 Stalks Celery, Diced
2/3 Cups Brown Sugar

Place all the above ingredients in a crockpot. Cook all day long. You might have to thicken the barbecue with flour and water before serving. Serve on hamburger buns.

Sweet Sauted Corn

2009-02-14T13:28:00.000-08:00

This is definitely a keeper! My whole family loved the corn cooked this way. I found it on this blog: http://pickypalate.blogspot.com/

2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Red Bell Pepper, Finely Diced
1 Green Pepper, Finely Diced
1/2 Cup Onion, Finely Diced
4 Ears Fresh Corn, Kernels Removed
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
2 Tablespoons Butter
3 Tablespoons Honey

Heat oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Saute red pepper, green bell pepper, and onion for five minutes, stirring often. Stir in corn, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in the butter and honey until well combined and melted through. Serve warm.

I didn't have a green pepper and so I omitted that. I also freeze corn in the summer and so since corn isn't quite in season, I used that instead of the fresh corn.

Scalloped Potatoes

2009-02-14T13:26:00.000-08:00

2 Quarts of Potatoes, Sliced
1 Large Onion, Sliced in Rings

White Sauce:
1/4 Cup Margarine, Melted
1/4 Cup Flour
2 1/2 Teaspoons Salt
4 1/2 Cups Milk
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper

Blanch sliced potatoes in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain off the water. Place potatoes in the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan. Cut one large onion in rings and place on the top of the potatoes.
Combine the ingredients for the white sauce. Stir together until it comes to a boil. BE CAREFUL. Do NOT scorch. Do NOT cook white sauce on high. You will need to stir the white sauce constantly while it cooks. Pour white sauce over potatoes.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes.

Fettuccine Alfredo

2009-02-14T13:22:00.000-08:00

1 Pound Fettuccine, Cooked
1 1/2 Cups Whipping Cream, Room Temperature
1 1/2 Cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
2/3 Cup Butter, Softened
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/4 Teaspoon White Pepper

Cook fettuccine noodles. Immediately after draining fettuccine noodles, combine with butter. Add one half of the cream and toss well. Add one half of the Parmesan cheese and toss well. Add the remaining cream and toss well. Add the remaining cheese, salt and pepper and toss. Serve immediately.

Poppy Seed Chicken

2009-02-14T13:18:00.000-08:00

3 to 4 Cubed Chicken Breasts
2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup
2 Tablespoons Poppy Seeds
2 Cups Sour Cream
3 Cups Ritz Crackers, Crushed
1 Cup Butter

Cook chicken breasts. Mix together sour cream, soup and chicken. Spread in a 9x13 pan. Mix together poppy seeds, butter and crackers. Sprinkle over the top of the chicken mixture. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, uncovered. Serve over rice.

Barbecue Chicken

2009-02-14T13:16:00.001-08:00

1 Cup Catsup
1 Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Oregano
1/2 Cup Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 1/2 Teaspoon Onion Salt
1 1/2 Teaspoon Pepper
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

Place chicken breasts in a 9x13 baking dish. Mix together all ingredients and pour over the chicken. Cover with foil and bake at 300 for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Take off the foil for the last 15 minutes of baking.

Italian Chicken

2009-02-14T13:12:00.000-08:00

1 Cube Butter (Not Margarine)
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 Package Italian Salad Dressing Mix
8 Oz. Cream Cheese
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup

Put butter, chicken breasts and dressing mix in a crockpot and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours. Take out chicken and shred it. 30 minutes before serving, mix together cream cheese and cream of chicken soup. Pour over chicken. Heat through. Just before serving you can add milk to thin to desired consistency. Serve over rice.

Apricot Molded Salad

2009-02-14T13:03:00.000-08:00

3 oz. Package Orange or Apricot Jell-O
3/4 Cup Water
1 8 Oz. Package Cream Cheese, at Room Temperature
6 Oz. Bottle Apricot Baby Food
8 Oz. Carton Cool Whip

Heat water to boiling and dissolve Jell-O and let cool. Mix apricot baby food into Jell-O. Beat the cream cheese a little and gradually add Jell-O mixture to that. When mixed well, add whip cream and continue beating until mixed. Spray Jell-O mold with cooking spray and put mixture into mold. Allow to set for several hours or overnight. Remove Jell-O from mold by allowing it to sit in hot water for 1 minute. Garnish with mandarin oranges.

Olive Garden Salad & Dressing

2009-02-14T12:06:00.000-08:00

Bag of Green Salad Mix
1 Red Onion, Cut in Rings
1 Can Medium Olives, Drained

Dressing:
1/2 Cup White Vinegar
1/3 Cup Vegetable Oil
2 1/2 Tablespoons Romano Cheese, Grated
2 Tablespoons Beaten Egg OR Egg Substitute (I use Egg Substitute)
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
1/4 Teaspoon Dried Parsley Flakes
Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/3 Cup Water
1/4 Cup Corn Syrup
2 Tablespoons Dry Pectin
1 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
Pinch of Dried Oregano

Combine all dressing ingredients with a mixer on medium speed or in a blender on low speed for 30 seconds. Chill at least 1 hour. Combine salad ingredients in a salad bowl. Serve dressing over salad.

Taco Salad

2009-02-14T12:04:00.001-08:00

I know you are wondering why in the world I would post a recipe for taco salad! If you know me, you know that I follow recipes to a fault. I even measure the water when making Ramen Noodles so of course I need a recipe for everything. I love this recipe. My mom made it while we were growing up and I still use it to this day.

1 Head Lettuce, Cut up
4 Tomatoes, Chopped
1 Avocado, Cut up
1 Can Olives, Drained and Sliced
1/4 Pound Cheddar Cheese, Grated
1 Onion, Chopped
1 Package Tortilla Chips
1 Pound Hamburger
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Can Kidney Beans, Drained and Well Rinsed

In a pan, brown hamburger with salt. Drain off the grease. In a large bowl add all of the ingredients except the Doritos, including browned hamburger. Mix together while the hamburger is still hot. Add your favorite salad dressing (We are Ranch Dressing fans at our house. Chiz's Ranch is our favorite.) You can also include your favorite salsa. We put the salad on our plate and then top with crumbled chips, salad dressing, and salsa. Putting the chips on individual servings instead of the big bowl prevents the chips from going soggy if there are leftovers.

Aunt Arlene's Chicken Salad

2009-02-14T12:00:00.000-08:00

My Aunt Arlene makes the best chicken salad. Here is her recipe:

6 Pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Boiled and Shredded
2 Packages Celery Hearts, Chopped
1 Dozen Eggs, Boiled and Chopped
1 Cup Green Onions, Chopped
2 Jars Pimento, Finely Chopped
1 Quart Mayonnaise
2 8 oz. Packages Cream Cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste

Mix the ingredients together and serve on croissants.

Orange Julius

2009-02-14T11:55:00.000-08:00

6 Oz. Frozen Orange Juice
1 Cup Cold Water
1 Cup Cold Milk
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1/4 Cup Sugar
10-12 Ice Cubes

Place ingredients in a blender. Blend on high until the ice cubes are crushed.

Breadsticks

2009-02-14T11:51:00.000-08:00

1 Package Yeast
1 1/2 Cups Warm Water
1 Tablespoon Malted Milk Powder
1 Tablespoon Honey1 Teaspoon Salt
4-4 1/2 Cups Flour
Egg Wash (1 beaten egg with 1/2 teaspoon water)
Toppings: Course Salt, Parmesan Cheese, Sesame Seeds, Poppy Seeds, Basil, Oregano, Italian Seasoning, Parsley, Dill, etc.

Soften dry yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Stir in milk powder, honey and salt. Add flour gradually while mixing until dough forms a ball. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. (The easiest way for me to do this is to divide the dough in half. Then with one of those balls, form three equal balls. Then take each of those three balls and divide them in half again, so now you have six balls of dough. Do the same with the other ball of dough and you will have 12 equal pieces.) Roll each piece between hands and stretch until dough reaches the length of 10-12 inches. Place 6 sticks on each of two greased cookie sheets. Brush each breadstick with egg wash and sprinkle with desired topping. Allow to rise 15-20 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

When I make this recipe, I usually make a variety of different toppings. I usually put one topping on two or three breadsticks and then another topping on two or three others. I continue this until I have a good mixture of different flavor breadsticks for everyone to choose from. Course salt and Parmesan cheese are definitely our two favorites.

Pull Aparts

2009-02-14T11:24:00.000-08:00

22 Frozen Rhodes Rolls
1 Package Vanilla or Butterscotch Pudding (NOT Instant)
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon
1 Cube Butter

Grease a Bundt pan. Place the Rhodes rolls in a circle in the bottom of the pan. Mix together the pudding, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Sprinkle over rolls. Melt 1 cube butter. Pour over top. Cover with plastic wrap. Let raise 12 hours (just over the top of the pan). Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Tip upside down when hot to release bread.

I usually mix this up the night before just before going to bed. Then I bake it first thing the next morning.

Giese Bread

2009-02-14T11:19:00.000-08:00

1 Large Loaf French Bread
1 Stick Butter/ Margarine, Softened
2/3 Cup Mayonnaise
1 Large Onion, Finely Chopped
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
2 Teaspoons Prepared Mustard
2 Cloves Garlic, Crushed OR 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 Teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese (the kind in the green can)
Paprika

Slice bread lengthwise down the center to make two half loaves. Divide butter/margarine in half. Spread each half with a half a stick of butter. Use the whole stick. Combine mayonnaise, onion, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Spread evenly over buttered bread. Sprinkle generously with paprika. Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until toasty brown. Cut into wedges and serve hot.

This recipe is definitely not for those who are trying to watch their figure! It is delicious served with lasagna. It is also good on a cold winter's day served with hot, homemade soup.