Recipes- From our Kitchens to Yours

Taco Seasoning

2011-09-27T19:21:00.000-06:00

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container.

Source: AllRecipes

2 ingredient pumpkin muffins

2011-09-17T18:58:00.000-06:00

1 small can of pumpkin (not the pie filling)
1 box of spice cake mix

Mix together completely. divide into 12 sprayed muffin tins. bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 20 min.

*If my kids have them for breakfast they don't get frosting on them. if they have them after school or for dessert we put some cream cheese frosting on them and call them cupcakes!*

Blackberry Yogurt Muffins

2011-09-12T19:47:00.000-06:00

found this on pintrest: http://www.laurenslatest.com/blackberry-yogurt-muffins/

Haven't made 'em but wanna try 'em!

Blackberry Yogurt Muffins
yield: 12 small muffins
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Ingredients:
3 tablespoons coconut oil/butter
3 tablespoons softened butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup non-fat plain greek yogurt
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
pinch salt
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup fresh blackberries

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 12 muffin tin cups with paper liners and set aside.

In large bowl, mix coconut oil and butter together. Cream with sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla, eggs {1 at a time}, yogurt and milk. Scrape edges and mix again until smooth. Pour in all dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Scrape edges and mix by hand to ensure batter is evenly mixed. Stir in blackberries gently. Scoop by the tablespoon into prepared muffin tins evenly.

Place into preheated oven and reduce temperature to 325 degrees. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted. Cool 10 minutes and serve.

died and gone to heaven

2011-08-01T19:46:00.000-06:00

http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/2011/06/died-and-gone-to-heaven.html

I haven't tried this whole dessert but i've made the brownies and they are super yummy!!!

DIED AND GONE TO HEAVEN

a.k.a. Chocolate Trifle

Brownies:

(you could just do box brownies, but I promise these homemade make it SO much better!)

1 cup butter (2 sticks)
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1-1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup cocoa
1-1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt

Cream butter and sugar together. Add eggs and blend well. Add vanilla, salt, cocoa, and flour. Don't over-beat. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until done. Cool completely.

Once brownies are cooled completely cut into 1 inch squares.

Remaining ingredients:

1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup water
1 (14 oz) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 (8 oz.) container Cool whip
1 (12 oz.) container Cool Whip
3 Heath candy bars

In a large bowl, mix chocolate pudding mix, water, and sweetened condensed milk. Fold in 8 oz. container of cool whip until there are no streaks remaining.

In a trifle bowl or glass serving dish layer:

1/2 brownies squares
1/2 pudding mixture
1/2 of 12 ounce container Cool whip
remaining brownie squares
remaining pudding mixture
remaining Cool whip
Top with 3 crushed Heath candy Bars

Refrigerate 8 hours before serving.

Enjoy!

2011-08-01T19:39:00.000-06:00

Recipe: Spaghetti and Meatballs

Prep Time: 25 Minutes | Cook Time: 1 Hour | Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 8

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Ingredients

Meatballs:
3/4 pounds Ground Beef
3/4 pounds Ground Pork
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
3/4 cups Fine Bread Crumbs
2 whole Eggs
3/4 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan
1/4 cup Flat-leaf Parsley, Minced
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Splash Of Milk
1/2 cup Olive Oil
Sauce:
1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 whole (28-ounce) Can Whole Tomatoes
1 whole 28 Ounce Can Crushed Tomatoes
1/2 cup White Or Red Wine (optional)
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Sugar
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cup Flat-leaf Parsley, Minced
8 whole Fresh Basil Leaves, Chiffonade (optional)
2 pounds Spaghetti, Cooked To Al Dente

Preparation Instructions

To make the meatballs, combine meat, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, salt, pepper, parsley, and a splash of milk in a mixing bowl. Mix together well with hands. Roll into 25 1 1/2-inch balls and place on a cookie sheet. Place cookie sheet into the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up.

To brown the meatballs, heat olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs 8 at a time, turning to brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel after each batch. Set meatballs aside.

In the same pot, add the onions and garlic and cook for a few minutes, or until translucent. Pour in whole tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and wine, if using. Add salt, pepper, sugar, and parsley. Stir to combine and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes.

Add meatballs to pot and stir in gently. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring very gently a couple of times during the simmer.

Just before serving, stir in basil if using.

Serve over cooked spaghetti. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan.

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/02/spaghetti-meatballs/

Plum Freezer Jam

2011-07-16T14:37:00.002-06:00

32 sm-med plums, remove pits and chop
1c. juice, apple, white grape or Mountain Cooler Capri Sun
1pkg pectin + 3/4 tsp more, stir while adding (I used Sure Jell no/low sugar)

Cook until boiling hard!

add 1 1/2 c sugar - stirring continually
stir while rolling boil for 3 mins
use blender to smooth out chunks
pour into jars or freezer containers

makes about 6, 8 oz jars

Yummy! This recipe is courtesy of the Blakes. :)

Eclair

2011-06-14T13:57:00.002-06:00

1 c water
1 cube butter
1 c flour
4 eggs
2 big boxes vanilla instant pudding & ingredients called for to make the pudding
8 oz cream cheese - softened
whip cream

boil water and butter. add flour. beat eggs then add to mixture. Pour into a 9x13. Bake at 425 for 20mins. Take the cream cheese and mix it with the pudding as you are adding the milk. Let the base cool then top with pudding mixture then whip cream. drizzle with choc topping if desired! SOOOOO YUMMY!!!!

lemon bars - Paula Deen style!

2011-04-19T10:05:00.000-06:00

I found these lemon bars here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/lemon-bars-recipe/index.html

Ingredients

Crust:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
Pinch salt
2 sticks butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing

Filling:

4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 by 13 by 2-inch pan.

Make the crust by combining the flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter to make a crumbly mixture. Press the mixture into the prepared pan. You may need to dip your fingers into a little flour or confectioners' sugar to keep the doughfrom sticking to your fingers. Bake for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, to make the filling, mix the eggs, granulated sugar, flour, and lemon juice. Pour this over the baked crust and bake for 25 minutes longer. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if desired, when the bars are done.

Million Dollar Spaghetti from ashleykaitlin.blogspot

2011-02-04T12:57:00.000-07:00

Million Dollar Spaghetti

Million Dollar Spaghetti is my family's FAVORITE meal, so I thought I would share it with all of you!!

Ingredients

1 lb. of Ground Beef

1 can of Spaghetti Sauce

8 oz of Cream Cheese

1/4 cup of Sour Cream
1/2 lb. of Cottage Cheese
Whole Stick of Butter
8 oz. of Noodles
Bag of Sharp Chedder Cheese

First: Go ahead and put your over on 350! Boil those noodles!! While they are boiling go ahead and mix up the cream cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese!!

Make sure that it is mixed up VERY well!

Then.. go ahead and cook that meat!

Make sure its good and brown and drain it!
Then pour your spaghetti sauce over it!

Take a few slices of your butter and put them in the bottom of your casserole dish,

Then layer HALF of the noodles in the bottom of the dish!

Pour that nicely mixed up creamy mixture on top of the noodles.

and SPREAAAAAD it all over!

Then add the rest of your noodles and put a few slices of butter on top of those noodles.

Now pour the red sauce and meat on top!

and once again SPREEAAAAD

Now place that awesome casserole in your oven for 30 minutes!

After those 30 minutes take the dish out and pour some chedder cheese on the top and put it back in the oven for 15 minutes!

Then your DONE!

Now I'm awful and didn't take a finished project picture, SORRY!

But the amazing taste will make up for it:)

Baked French Toast with Berries from DeliciousDivas.blogspot

2011-01-15T21:04:00.003-07:00

Baked French Toast with Berries

Ingredients1 sm. 8-9 oz. day old loaf of French Bread

3 eggs

3 T sugar

1 t vanilla

2 1/4 cups milk

1/2 cup all purpose flour

6 T dark brown sugar

1/2 t cinnamon

1/2 cup butter

1 cup blueberries

1 cup strawberries

Directions

- Diagonally cut bread into 1 inch slices and place in a well greased
9 X 13 dish.

- In a medium bowl lightly beat eggs, (white) sugar and vanilla.

- Stir in milk until well blended

- Pour over bread, turning pieces to coat well.

- Cover and refrigerate overnight.

- Preheat oven to 375 degrees

- In a small bowl combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut
in butter till crumbs form.

- Turn bread over. Scatter blueberries. Sprinkle crumbs over top

- Bake 40 minutes

- Serve with the strawberries

Mixed Roasted Veggies & Pasta from finding Joy in My Kitchen

2011-01-13T21:45:00.004-07:00

Mixed Roasted Veggies and Pasta

from www.joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com

Mixed Roasted Veggies and Pasta - Adapted From Betty Crocker

1 each; medium red, green, yellow and orange bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red/purple onion, cut into wedges and separated
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 T basil
3 T olive oil
2 teaspoons Italian seasonings
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 C. uncooked pasta - cavatappi, or we like whole wheat rotinin or penne
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 bag (8oz) shredded Italian style cheese

Heat oven to 450. In 9x13 glass pan, place peppers, onion, zucchini and mushrooms. Sprinkle with basil. In a small bowl, mix oil, vinegar, Italian seasonings, salt and pepper; drizzle over veggies. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes. Stir after 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta according to package directions. Reduce oven temperature to 350, and add tomatoes and pasta to the veggie mix. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and bake uncovered for 15+ more minutes until the veggies are tender and the cheese is melted.

Lemon buddies from meandmypinkmixer.blogspot.com

2011-01-13T21:21:00.002-07:00

Lemon Buddies

9 cups Rice Chex cereal

1 1/4 cup white chocolate chips

1/4 cup butter or margarine

4 tsp. grated lemon peel

2 T fresh lemon juice

2 cups powdered sugar

Measure cereal in a large bowl and set aside.

In a 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chips, butter, lemon peel and juice uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.

Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; gently shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool.

Store in airtight container.

Oat Cherry Scones

2011-01-13T21:17:00.001-07:00

Oat Cherry SconesBy Michelle Stern, What’s Cooking with Kids

1/2 cup oat flour
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup dried cherries
3 Tablespoons melted butter
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
In a large bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer), combine the flours, oats, baking powder, salt and cherries.
In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter, egg and buttermilk.
Pour the liquids into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Line a baking sheet with a silpat (silicone baking sheet) or parchment paper.
Drop the batter onto the baking sheet using a 1/4 cup scoop, leaving several inches between each scone.
Bake until golden brown, approximately 15 minutes.

Granola bars from happysahmworld.blogspot

2011-01-09T20:07:00.000-07:00

Chewy Granola Bars (from Miserly Meals: Healthy, Tasty Recipes Under 75¢ per Serving by Jonni McCoy)

1 c. old-fashioned oats
½ c. whole wheat flour
½ c. brown sugar, firmly packed
¼ tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. nutmeg
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. vanilla
¼ c. honey

Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a bowl and mix.
Add the vanilla and honey and mix well.
Press the mix evenly into a greased 8x8 pan.
Bake at 325 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Before cutting, cool completely.
(Can add 1 cup of the following when you add the honey: chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit).

Breakfast Quiche

2011-01-07T14:30:00.002-07:00

1 (24oz) pkg shredded hash brown potatoes
1/2 c. melted butter
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 c. diced ham
1 c. half & half or milk
6 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
pepper to taste

Thaw potatoes & press between paper towels to dry. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray or grease 9x13 pan. Press potatoes into bottom of pan & brush with melted butter. Bake for 25 mins. Remove from oven and layer 1/2 the cheeses and 1/2 the ham. Repeat with remaining ham and cheeses. Beat 1/2 and 1/2 or milk with eggs, salt and pepper. Pour over top of casserole. Bake @ 350* degrees 30-40 min or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

*MAKE SURE YOU LOWER THE OVEN TEMP BEFORE COOKING THE CASSEROLE!

(Can premake up through cooking the potatoes the night before)

Delish! Everybody loves it!

Banana Cream Pie

2010-12-26T16:38:00.002-07:00

Plan ahead! You have to refridgerate this pie!

Crust - I've used a graham cracker and a shortbread and both were good - pretty nuch whichever crust floats your boat :o)
1 box Vanilla instant pudding
1 box Banana Cream instant pudding
2-3 bananas
1-2 C. whipping cream separated
sugar to taste(for whip crm on top of pie) optional
milk - however much the pudding calls for, for preparing 2 boxes - i think it was 1 & 3/4 c.

Slice 2 bananas - put in pie crust - I just sliced them right into the crust- didn't even try to even them out. Whip up 1 cup whipping cream to form soft peaks. DO NOT over whip. no need to add sugar here. Mix milk with both boxes of pudding. Once pudding is done fold in whipping cream. pour into pie crust. Refridgerate!!!! I did one overnight and one about 4 hrs before we ate it. Over night worked best but the 4 hrs still did the job.

Optional: When ready to serve: whip up other cup of whipping cream to form soft peaks, adding sugar to taste as you go. coat pie. Slice up other banana place on top of whip cream to make it pretty :o) Enjoy! Delish and EASY!!!

Pumpkin Cake

2010-12-26T16:32:00.002-07:00

This is recipe that I found on a crafty blog that I frequently visit. (Frequently being practically everyday!) Dana has an amazing blog that you should all check out!

Here is the link for the pumpkin cake!
www.dana-made-it.com/2010/12/pumpkin-cake.html
I haven't tried it but I am dying to! It sounds delish!

cinnamon swirl pancakes

2010-12-07T20:20:00.000-07:00

theidearoom.net

Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

Tis the season for baking...and CINNAMON! I LOVE Cinnamon. I also love eating breakfast foods for dinner. So the other night we whipped up some yummy Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes for dinner. Ummmm....Hello! This should not be legal. It was practically like eating a big cinnamon roll for dinner. Probably not a great habit to get into, but they were a hit with all! I also ended up using wheat flour...does that cancel out the bad?

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes:

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon honey

Cinnamon swirl:

2 tablespoons melted butter (Instead of butter we used a little milk to thin it out)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon flour

1. Mix all the ingredients together to make the pancakes and set aside. Preheat your pan or skillet and lightly grease it.

2. Make the Cinnamon Swirl mixture and place it into a a small bottle with a squirt nozzle (the name is escaping me...I used one)or a small baggie with a snip in the corner.

3. Spread your batter into small pancakes on the griddle. Immediately add the cinnamon swirls.

4. Cook the pancakes until small bubbles form on the topside of the pancake and do not fill back in with batter.

5. Flip over the pancakes with a turner and cook for another 30 seconds to a minute.

Buttermilk Syrup

4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1. In a medium sauce pan, combine butter, sugar, and buttermilk. Set over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occassionally. Take off heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Stir, and the mixture will become thick and bubbly.

mango salsa pizza

2010-12-07T18:12:00.002-07:00

Mango Salsa Pizza

Source: Mayo Health Clinic

1 (12-inch) thin crust
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup red or green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup fresh mango, chopped
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
1 tablespoon lime juice

Heat oven to 425 degrees F.

Roll out dough to approximately 12 inches.

To prepare mango salsa, mix together cilantro, peppers, onions, mango, pineapple and lime juice in a bowl.

Cook pizza crust in oven for approximately 15 minutes.

Take the crust out of the oven, spread the mango salsa over the entire crust and bake for 5 to 10 more minutes, or until the toppings are hot and the crust is browned.

2010-12-07T18:00:00.002-07:00

Chicken and Apples in Honey Mustard Sauce Recipe

3/4 cup apple cider

1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 Tbsp honey

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

2 Tbsp seasoned dry breadcrumbs

4 4oz chicken breasts

1 Tbsp Canola oil

2 small peeled apples, cored and cut into large chunks

1 cup chicken broth

Fresh parsley

Whisk cider, cornstarch, mustard, honey, salt and pepper (to taste) in a bowl. Set aside.

Spread bread crumbs on a piece of wax paper, lightly coat chicken with crumbs.

In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil and add the chicken breasts. Cook over medium heat until golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn chicken, add apples, and cook until browned on the other side.

Add chicken broth, cover and simmer until chicken is tender, about 15 minutes.

With slotted spoon, remove chicken and apples to serving plates. Whisk cider mixture again and add to skillet. Cook and stir over high heat until lightly thickened and bubbly, 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon over chicken and apples, sprinkle with parsley.

found here:

http://stuffachicken.blogspot.com/search/label/Recipes

found these here.....

2010-12-07T17:24:00.000-07:00

http://tonia-thenotsocraftycrafts.blogspot.com/2010/02/whats-for-dinner.html

Cheese Muffins

1 1/3 C flour

1/4 C sugar

2 1/2 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

1 well beaten egg

3/4 C milk

1/3 C oil

4 oz cheddar cheese (I use Colby Jack because I like it)

Sift the dry ingredients and add cheese. Make a well in the center. Combine the remaining ingredients and add all at once to the dry. Stir quickly just until moistened. Fill greased muffin pans 2/3 full. Bake 400* 20-25 minutes. This will give you about 10-12 muffins. They are really good with plain butter or honey butter.

potato soup and cheese biscuits

2010-12-07T17:15:00.000-07:00

found this here and thought i'd post it so i don't have to search the internet for it when we want to make it
http://kojodesigns.blogspot.com/2010/02/friday-fun-finds-copycat-dinner.html

Copycat Panera Bread Potato Soup
4 c chicken broth
4 c peeled and cubed potatoes
1/4 c minced onion
1/2 t seasoning salt
1/4 t white pepper
1/4 t ground red pepper
1 package cream cheese (8 oz, we used light), cut into chunks
Combine broth, potatoes, onion, and spices.Boil on medium heat until potatoes are tender.Smash a few of the potatoes to release their starch for thickening.Reduce to low heat.Add cream cheese.Heat, stirring frequently, until cheese melts.
***Two notes
1- We added a couple cups of broccoli as well because Burke loves it. I'd recommend it.
2- Before we added the cream cheese, I pureed some broth, about a fourth of the potatoes and the cream cheese in the food processor (something we thought to try after we made this soup last time and the cream cheese melted a little unevenly). Very creamy. Again, I'd recommend it. :)

Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits
2 c bisquick (I used the healthy kind)
2/3 c milk
1/2 c cheddar cheese
1/2 c butter, melted (umm, I think we used about 2 tablespoons of butter... I think they'd be tastier with more, but I couldn't bring myself to melt a whole stick of butter to use on our dinner biscuits)
1/4 t garlic powder

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Mix bisquick, milk and cheese until a soft dough forms. Drop by spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 6-8 minutes or until golden brown.Mix butter or margarine and garlic powder. Brush mixture over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet.

Beef and Bean Burritos

2010-09-27T16:24:00.001-06:00

Recipe: Sixteen Minute Beef and Bean Burritos

Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Cook Time: 11 Minutes | Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 6

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Ingredients

2 pounds Ground Beef
½ whole Medium Onion
1 can (7 Ounce) Mexican Tomato Sauce Or Enchilada Sauce
Salt And Pepper, to taste
Cumin, Oregano, Chili Powder, Garlic To Taste
1 can (28 Ounce) Refried Beans
¾ cups Grated Cheddar Cheese
12 whole Burrito-sized Flour Tortillas
Extra Grated Cheese, For Sprinkling
Extra Sauce, For Drizzling
Cilantro Leaves, Optional
Optional Filling Ingredients: Mexican Rice, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Green Chilies, Pico De Gallo

Preparation Instructions

Brown ground beef with onion and season to taste. Pour in sauce and simmer over low heat. Add water if mixture gets too dry.

Heat refried beans in a saucepan. Add cheese and stir in till melted. Keep warm.

Heat tortillas in microwave for one minute.

Spread a small amount of beans on each tortilla. Add meat. Fold over ends, then roll up. Place two burritos on a microwave-safe plate. Drizzle red sauce over the top and sprinkle with more grated cheddar. Microwave for one minute, or until cheese is melted and burritos are very hot. Serve immediately.

OPTIONAL: Fill burritos with any optional ingredients you like. (I love them full, but my boys like them very plain.)

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/07/brown-hot-and-plenty-of-it-vol-i/

2010-09-27T16:11:00.000-06:00

grilled chicken pineapple quesadillas!!!
Go there for pretty pictures!

Ingredients

8 whole Flour Tortillas
Butter Or Margarine
2 cups Grilled Pineapple, Sliced
3 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Salt And Pepper, to taste
3 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated
1 whole Jalapeno, Sliced
Cilantro
3 Tablespoons Barbecue Sauce

Preparation Instructions

(To grill pineapple: cut wedges, stick on skewers, and grill over low heat. Cut into slices.)

(To pound chicken, place inside a Ziploc bag and pound with a mallet or large can to flatten to uniform thickness.)

Sprinkle with salt and pepper and Cajun spice (or cumin/cayenne, etc.) Drizzle olive oil on a grill pan and grill on both sides until done, brushing with barbecue sauce. Set aside and slice into very thin slices.

Warm griddle over medium heat and put sizzling butter or margarine in the pan. Slightly warm and toast tortillas on both sides, then remove from griddle and set aside.

To assemble, sprinkle four browned tortillas with grated Monterey Jack. Arrange chicken slices evenly over the surface. Add pineapple slices and jalapeno slices. Sprinkle on cilantro. If desired, drizzle extra barbecue sauce over the top. Add second browned tortilla on top of each one. (You’ll have four complete quesadillas at this point.)

Add to oven to warm, or back to skillet to warm, until cheese is melted. Cut each quesadilla into six wedges. Serve with sour cream, pico de gallo, and lime wedges.

Savory Pork Chops

2010-09-23T12:42:00.002-06:00

Ingredients

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
MUSTARD SAUCE:
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Dredge pork chops in flour mixture. In a skillet over medium heat, brown chops in oil on both sides, about 8 minutes. Combine the sauce ingredients; pour over chops. Cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 20 minutes. Spoon sauce over chips when serving.

From Allrecipes.com

Sparkling Cranberry Gems

2010-09-18T14:43:00.001-06:00

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/sparkling-cranberry-gems-recipe

Very easy and super yummy and somewhat healthier for you. The only disappointing thing from this recipe is that I only got 18 cookies using my cookie dough scoop, not ~3 dozen. :o( Also trying a batch with dried cherries since I ran out of cranberries and didn't even get 2 dozen.

Cookies
1 cup (4 1/4 ounces) King Arthur White Whole Wheat Flour, organic preferred; or King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
1 1/2 cups (7 ounces) dried cranberries, packed
2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons (3 ounces) cold unsalted butter, cut into pats
3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) milk

Coating
scant 1/2 cup (about 3 1/2 ounces) coarse white sparkling sugar
Place the flour and dried cranberries in the bowl of a food processor. Process until the cranberries are coarsely shredded. Imagine a single dried cranberry cut into about 4 pieces: that’s your goal.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease (or line with parchment) two baking sheets.

Whisk together the flour/cranberry mixture, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the vanilla and butter, mixing until the butter is thoroughly distributed, but some pea-sized chunks still remain. Dribble in the milk while mixing; the dough will become cohesive.

Place the coarse sugar in a plastic bag; about 1-quart size should do.

Using a teaspoon cookie scoop (or a spoon), scoop the dough by 1 3/4-teaspoonfuls (about 1 ¼" balls) into the bag, 6 or 8 at a time. Close the top of the bag, and gently shake to coat the balls with sugar. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, and use the bottom of a glass to flatten them to about ¼" thick (about 1 ½" in diameter). Repeat with the remaining dough.

Bake the cookies for 16 to 17 minutes, until they’re set and barely, BARELY beginning to brown around the very edge; the tops shouldn’t be brown at all. Remove them from the oven, and cool right on the pan.
Yield: about 3 dozen cookies.

Breakfast Cookies

2010-09-18T13:57:00.000-06:00

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/breakfast-cookies-recipe/index.html

*I just used reg. whole wheat flour. Didn't have pastry flour but maybe next time I will! I also did part applesauce part oil instead of all oil and no nuts and our house.*

Ingredients

3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup (1 small jar) strained carrot baby food
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup bran cereal flakes
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup walnut pieces, lightly toasted in a dry skillet for 2 minutes, until fragrant and chopped

Directions

Place rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Whisk together flours, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Combine butter, oil and sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on high speed, scraping down sides if necessary, until sugars have dissolved and mixture is light in color, about 1 minute. Add egg, carrot puree and vanilla and beat an additional 30 seconds. Add flour mixture and beat an additional 30 seconds. Add oats, flakes, raisins and walnuts and mix over low speed just until incorporated. Dough will be slightly sticky and less cohesive than traditional cookie dough. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using between 3 to 4 tablespoons of batter, form a ball and place on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining batter, leaving about 3 inches between cookies. Wet hands and use palm of hand to flatten cookies until about 1/4-inch thick. Bake for 12 minutes, until cookies are fragrant but still soft. Let cookies cool slightly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

From Lunches Fit for a Kid

2010-09-16T20:40:00.000-06:00

Recipes: A Menu in Honor of Roald Dahl

I don't know how many of you all read my Adventures in Readingblog, but we love Roald Dahl. Love.

I didn't hear until this morning on NPR that it was his birthday. Oops. So, no lunch festivities. Oh well.

So, I made a dinner in his honor.

Oompa Loompa coins, Boiled Slobbages in tomato sauce with cheese, Charlie and the Chocolate Milk

James and the Giant Peach Cobbler with Snozzberries

First off, Boiled Slobbages. I modified this from a recipe I found online, and it's from James and the Giant Peach, I believe.

Basically, they are spaetzle.

And they are super fun to make and delicious! I will be making them again for sure. Might just call them spaetzle next time, though... I served them with plain jarred tomato sauce and cut up string cheese. You could be more creative. I wanted my kids to eat them. It worked.

I also made Oompa Loompa coins, which were crinkle cut carrot coins, boiled briefly in lightly sugared water.

To drink, we had Charlie and the Chocolate Milk. I know, how creative of me.

And, for dessert, we had James and the Giant Peach Cobbler withSnozzberries. Those would be raspberries for the uninitiated.

Onward, to the recipes!

Boiled Slobbages in Tomato Sauce

Dough
2 eggs
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 c flour
1/4 c skim milk
1/4 c seltzer (optional - can use all milk. The seltzer makes them fluffier)

To boil:
2 c chicken or vegetable broth
4 c water

To fry:
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp butter

For sauce:
1 c tomato sauce (can make homemade)
3 sticks string cheese, cut up

Combine the ingredients for the dough together well. Let rest for about 10 minutes.

In a large pot, boil broth and water.

This part is fun

Pressing the dough through

Filling up with slobbages

Using a spaetzle maker or a collander, press the dough through holes into the boiling liquid.

My pot was a little too small

Stirring.

Boil for about 2-3 minutes, or until they all float, stirring occasionally.

Into the cold water!

Remove from the boiling liquid and submerge in a bowl of cold water for about 30 seconds. This keeps them from sticking.

Heat oil and butter in a large frying pan. Saute the slobbages briefly in the pan.

The string cheese got all melty before we ate. Mmmm.

Stir in sauce and pieces of string cheese and serve.

James and the Giant Peach Cobbler with Snozzberries

1/2 c butter
3/4 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 c sugar
1 pinch nutmeg
3/4 c skim milk

1 28-oz can sliced peaches in light syrup
1/2 c snozzberries (or raspberries, if you can't find snozzberries)

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Melt butter in the oven in a 9"x9" pan.

Combine all remaining ingredients except for the fruit. Pour over the melted butter (do not stir).

Pour the snozzberries and peaches over the top (do not drain).

Ready to go into the oven

Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the crust has risen around the fruit and is browned along the edges.

(Of course, I forgot to take a picture of it all baked and not scooped out)

Happy Birthday, Roald Dahl!

Hawaiian Haystacks

2010-09-16T20:24:00.001-06:00

These sounded good too from the same blog. She posts her menus every week if you are in need of any ideas. Dinner's On Me! is the place to find it.

Hawaiian Haystacks
(4-6 servings)
from 101 Things To Do With A Slow Cooker

10-12 chicken tenders, cut in chunks
1 C. chicken broth
2 cans (10.75-oz ea.) cream of chicken soup
1 can (12-oz) evaporated milk
6 cups cooked rice

Place chicken in greased crock pot. Combine all remaining ingredients except rice and pour over chicken. Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours, or low heat 6-8 hours.

Serve over hot rice with a variety of cold toppings: grated cheese, peas, pineapple tidbits, shredded coconut, Chinese noodles, diced tomatoes, diced green peppers, sliced green onions, or other!

Robyn's Meatloaf

2010-09-16T20:09:00.002-06:00

I don't know who Robyn is but I found this recipe on Dinner's on Me blog.

Robyn's Meatloaf

2 lb hamburger
2 eggs
1 Tbsp dry onion flakes
1 cup oatmeal
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp Mrs. Dash (I used 1/2 tsp)
1/2 cup milk

Combine all ingredients except milk. Mix well, then add milk. Put into loaf pan (I really like using a skillet, but any baking dish will do.)

In a separate bowl mix:
1/4 cup ketchup
1 Tbsp dry mustard
3 Tbsp brown sugar

Mix and spread over meatloaf. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour to 1 hr 15 min.

Robyn's tip is to wrap some baking potatoes in foil and toss them in with the meatloaf. Dinner is done!

Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

2010-09-10T20:06:00.001-06:00

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 whole Medium Onion, Finely Diced
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cans (15 Ounce Each) Tomato Sauce Or Marinara Sauce
Salt And Pepper, to taste
Dash Of Sugar (more To Taste)
1 cup Heavy Cream
Grated Parmesan Or Romano Cheese, To Taste
Fresh Basil, Chopped
1-½ pound Fettuccine

Preparation Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

Heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute for a minute or so. Pour in tomato sauce and add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Stir and cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and stir in cream. Add cheese to taste, then check seasonings. Stir in pasta and chopped basil and serve immediately. (Thin with pasta water before adding basil if needed.)

Go here for Step by Step Visuals:

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/09/pasta-with-tomato-cream-sauce/

Chipotle Pork Cheeseburgers

2010-07-19T12:47:00.002-06:00

Ingredients:
1 pound ground pork
2 teaspoons minced chipotle in adobo plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
2 garlic cloves - grated or minced through garlic press
4 slices cheese - muenster or provolone
4 hamburger buns toasted
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large tomatillo husked and rinsed then sliced
1/2 small avacado sliced
cilantro

This is very simple and REALLY yummy. Mix the pork, chipotle stuff, garlic and a little salt and pepper together in a bowl with a fork so the meat isn't compacted. Form into patties (BTW Vince and I made four and the patties ended up being huge and we cut them all in half, this recipe could easily serve 6-8) and grill for 4 minutes, flip and cover with cheese. Tomatillo, avacado and cilantro are toppings. Mayo goes on buns and you are good to go! Vince used ranch instead of mayo and it was really good as well.

beef taquitos

2010-06-23T19:51:00.000-06:00

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing on the taquitos
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1 cup salsa, plus more for dipping
2 teaspoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
10 (6-inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack
Sour cream

Instructions

Heat the oven to 400º. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook them for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add the beef and use a wooden spoon or a spatula to break it up while it cooks, until it is no longer red, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of the salsa, the chili powder, and the salt and pepper. Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Place the tortillas on a plate and cover them with damp paper towels. Microwave them until warm and pliable, about 45 seconds. Top each tortilla with 1/4 cup of the beef mixture, spreading it to an inch from the edges. Sprinkle cheese evenly over the beef.
Roll up the tortillas and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet with the seam sides down. Brush the taquitos lightly with vegetable oil, then bake them until the filling is heated through and the tortillas are lightly browned, about 8 to 12 minutes. Serve them hot with sour cream and/or salsa. Serves 4 to 6.

*recipe found on familyfun.go.com

un-fried french fries from Kraft

2010-04-23T22:48:00.000-06:00

un-fried french fries

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prep time

15 min

total time

39 min

makes

6 servings, about 2/3 cup each

photo by:

kraft

recipe by: kraft

what you need!

1-1/2 lb. baking potatoes (about 3 medium)

1/4 cup KRAFT Light House Italian Dressing

1/4 cup KRAFT Reduced Fat Parmesan Style Grated Topping

make it!

PREHEAT oven to 425°F. Wash potatoes; pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 1/4-inch thick strips; transfer to large bowl. Add dressing and grated topping; toss well.

ARRANGE potatoes in single layer on large baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Spray potatoes with cooking spray.

BAKE 12 min. Turn potatoes over with large spatula. Continue baking 10 to 12 min. or until golden brown and crisp.

kraft kitchens tips

MAKEOVER - HOW WE DID IT

Baking these fries instead of frying them and using KRAFT Light House Italian Dressing and KRAFT Reduced Fat Parmesan Style Grated Topping gives you a savings of 285 calories, 20 g of fat and 4 g of saturated fat per serving when compared to the same amount of fast-food french fries.

HOW TO EASILY CUT POTATOES INTO STRIPS

Cut potato in half lengthwise. Place, flat-sides down, on cutting board before cutting potato halves into strips. This will prevent the potatoes from rolling around when slicing.

Pace Texas Two-Step Chicken

2010-03-26T11:11:00.002-06:00

Pour combined 1 1/2 cups pace picante sauce, 3 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tbsp dijon mustard over 4 boneless chicken breasts.

bake at 400 for 20 mins.

*picture on jar showed it being served over white rice*

Chicken Enchilda Casserole

2010-03-14T16:46:00.004-06:00

1 can chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup
shredded cheese
green enchilada sauce-divided
tortillas

Pre heat oven to 350

Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and cook until heated through. You want your cheese melted. I used mozzerella & cheddar cheese but cream cheese or a mexican blend would work great also. I only poured a little of the enchilada sauce in with the mixture to give it a little kick but not enough that the kids wouldn't like it.

In a 9x9 pan coated with PAM layer tortillas, than mixture than tortillas. Cover with some more of the enchilada sauce and top w/ shredded cheese.

Put in oven til cheese on top is melted.

* you can add more chicken - I only had one can on hand*

While cheese is melting cook up some beans & rice and make a whole meal out of it. Phill Kendrick and I ate the whole thing so make more for your family if it is more than 3 people... and remember K eats like a little birdie. :o) Hope you guys like it.

Crepe Recipe:

2010-03-05T09:37:00.001-07:00

Crepe Recipe:

In a bowl combine 2 eggs, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon cooking oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; beat until combined. Heat a lightly greased 6-inch skillet; remove from heat. Spoon in 2 tablespoons batter; lift and tilt skillet to spread batter. Return to heat; brown on 1 side only. (Or cook on a crepemaker according to manufacturer's directions) Invert over paper towels; remove crepe. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet occasionally.

Yummy Tortilla Soup

2010-03-05T09:34:00.000-07:00

Yummy Tortilla Soup
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
2 (14.5 oz.) cans chicken broth
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup black beans
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 Tblsp. lemon juice
1 cup chunky salsa
Tortilla Chips
Cheese
Sour Cream (optional)
Chopped Avocado (optional)
Cilantro (optional)

Saute chicken in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cumin. Mix well. Then add broth, corn, onion, chili powder, lemon juice, and salsa. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20-30 minutes. Top with cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

sloppy joes

2010-03-05T09:32:00.001-07:00

1lb ground beef
1/4 c chopped onion
1/4 c green pepper (if I have it)
1/2 t garlic powder
1 t prepared yellow mustard
3/4 c ketchup
3 T brown sugar
s&p to taste

brown your meat and veggies. Stir in the rest and simmer to desired thickness. I always have these ingredients on hand, so it's a great last minute meal

parmesan alfredo sauce

2010-03-05T09:25:00.003-07:00

**found this recipe on "the sisters' cafe". these are her subs, not mine**

1/2 c. butter (I use Smart Balance light)
1/2 c. heavy cream (I use evaporated milk)
3/4 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 t. salt (I don't think it needs this but you might)
Dash of pepper

Heat butter and evaporated milk on low heat in a sauce pan until butter is melted. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper. Continue stirring until thickened. Serve over 8 oz fettuccini or another of your favorite noodles.

taco pizza

2010-03-05T09:16:00.002-07:00

Taco Pizza
Ingredients
Pizza dough (I make my own,but you can also buy it at Trader Joes and even in some grocery stores. Or you could buy those premade crusts too)
1 lb Hamburger
Taco Seasoning
1 can tomato sauce (small can. You could also use enchilada sauce if you wanted)
1 can refried beans
1-2 cups grated cheese
1 can petite diced tomatos (or a couple fresh tomatos)
green onions sliced and diced

Directions
Cook the pound of hamburger. Add some taco seasoning according to the directions on the package. Roll out your pizza dough to fit into a cookie sheet (or you could make it on a pizza pan too). Spread the small can of tomato sauce on the pizza dough (this is where you could use enchilada sauce too if you wanted.) Then spread the can of refried beans all over the dough on top of the tomoto sauce. Next sprinkle the hamburger over it too. Then had the cheese with tomatos and green onions last. Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes on 400 degrees. Take out and let cool a little. You could add shredded lettuce on top after it has cooked and also serve salsa, sour cream, or guacamole with it too. It was so delicious!

taco bowls

2010-03-05T08:19:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 (15-oz.) can spicy chili beans, undrained
1 package taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup water
1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded lettuce, if desired
1/2 cup chopped tomato, if desired
1/2 cup sour cream, if desired
1/2 cup Salsa, if desired

DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
2. Add chili beans, taco seasoning mix and water; mix well. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 10 minutes or until ground beef mixture is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, spray outside bottom and sides of 8 (6-oz.) custard cups lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Roll or pat each biscuit to form 4 1/2-inch round. Place rounds over outside of sprayed cups; press to fit over bottom and part way down sides of cups. Place cups, upside down, in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
4. Bake at 375°F. for 14 to 16 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove pan from oven. Carefully remove biscuit cups from custard cups. Place biscuit cups, right side up, in same baking pan. Spoon beef mixture evenly into each cup.
5. Top with cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and salsa

Rumbi Island Easy Mango Chicken and Rice

2010-03-05T08:16:00.001-07:00

Rumbi Island Easy Mango Chicken and Rice

* 4-5 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
* 1 can corn, drained
* 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
* 3 cups mango salsa
* Cumin to taste
* Lemon Pepper to taste

Put chicken breasts in crock pot. Add spices. Cover and cook chicken until tender. Shred chicken on a plate and return to crock pot. Save juices in separate bowl.

Add corn, beans and salsa. More salsa can be added to taste. If mixture seems dry, add some of reserved juices.

Serve over coconut jasmine rice for that Rumbi Island Grill taste. Garnish with cilantro or parsely, if desired.

*You could use regular salsa for a Mexican taste and serve over regular rice or tortilla chips.

Spicy Pork Chops with Mango Lime Salsa

2010-01-20T19:33:00.002-07:00

Salsa:
1 mango - small diced
2 plum tomatoes
1/4 cup red onion, fine diced
2 scallions (white and green parts)
3/4 cup loosely packed cilantro
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp tabasco or hot sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbs. peanut or canola oil

Chops:
1 Tbs. cumin seeds
1 Tbs freshly cracked coriander seeds (I used the spice jar to crush them, it's way easy)
1 Tbs ground dried chili powder
1 Tbs salt
4 bone in center cut pork chops (1-1 1/2 inches thick)
2 Tbs. olive oil

Make the salsa, combine all ingredients and drizzle with oil and salt and pepper.
Combine all the spices in a small bowl. Pat the pork chops with a paper towel to dry them, and then rub the spice mixture over all the surfaces.
Heat skillet over medium heat with olive oil, when pan is hot, add chops. Cook about 9 minutes, flipping once during the cooking process. Let rest for at least 5 minutes after cooking, serve with salsa!

Easy Salmon Cakes

2010-01-20T19:21:00.002-07:00

Low Fat Version - 100 calories for 2 cakes and 2 teaspoons of sauce!

Sauce:
1 lime
1/2 cup fat free mayonnaise
1/4 cup fat free sour cream

Salmon Cakes:
2 cans (6 oz) skinless/boneless pink salmon packed in water, drained and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion (white and green parts)
1 Tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup dried unseasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup fat free mayonnaise
1 egg white

Instructions:
1. Zest lime into small bowl for the sauce, then squeeze 2 teaspoons of sauce into the bowl. Add mayo and sour cream, mix well, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Combine bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, mayo, egg white and salmon. Mix well.
3. Sprinkle remaining bread crumbs onto plate. Form salmon cakes from mixture and turn in remaining crumbs to form an even coat.
4. Heat skillet over medium heat until hot, cook salmon cakes 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, turn once half way through cook time.
Serve with sauce and enjoy!

Lots of Fat way:
I don't use low-fat anything, I also added 1/2 an onion and sauteed all the veggies before I added them to the mixture. I also used italian style bread crumbs and skipped the cilantro because I personally am not a fan. Really easy and even my husband liked it, and he hates fish!

Leslie's Birthday Caramels

2010-01-20T16:13:00.001-07:00

Golden Caramels

recipe from Martha Stewart

makes 150

4 cups heavy cream
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
4 cups light corn syrup
4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 16 pieces
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Vegetable-oil cooking spray

Spray an 11 3/4-by-16 1/2-inch baking pan (this is a half-sheet pan) with vegetable-oil spray. Set aside in a spot where it will not be moved. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine cream and sweetened condensed milk; set aside.
In a heavy 6- to 8-quart saucepan, combine corn syrup, 1 cup water, sugar, and salt. Clip on candy thermometer. Over high heat, cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring with a wooden spoon, 8 to 12 minutes. Brush down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water to remove any sugar crystals.
Stop stirring, reduce heat to medium, and bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until temperature reaches 250 degrees (hard-ball stage), 45 to 60 minutes. Meanwhile, cook cream mixture over low heat until it is just warm. Do not boil. When sugar reaches 250 degrees. slowly stir in butter and warmed cream mixture, keeping mixture boiling at all times. Stirring constantly, cook over medium heat until thermometer reaches 244 degrees (firm-ball stage), 55 to 75 minutes. Stir in vanilla. Immediately pour into prepared pan without scraping pot. Let stand uncovered at room temperature for 24 hours without moving.
To cut, spray a large cutting board generously with vegetable-oil spray. Unmold caramel from pan onto sprayed surface. Cut into 1-by-1 1/4-inch pieces, or other shapes. Wrap each in cellophane or waxed paper.

Chicken Taco Soup

2009-11-11T15:34:00.002-07:00

2 cans 12.5 oz Chicken - drained and shredded
*DO NOT drain any of the rest*
1 can 11 oz tomatoes & chilies
3 cans 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
2 cans 15 oz black beans
1 can 11 oz corn
1T taco seasoning mix
3T ranch dressing mix

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Cook on high for 2 hrs or low for 4 hrs.

suggested garnishes: sour cream, shredded cheese

Aunt Gaye's Chicken

2009-11-09T14:22:00.000-07:00

4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)
salt and pepper
1 stick butter
1 cup yogurt (plain)

mix the crushed crackers, the cheese and salt and pepper in a shallow dish. dip the chicken breasts into the yogurt and then coat with the cracker mixture. place into a buttered baking dish. melt the stick of butter and pour evenly over all of the chicken and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear.

*Katie's Recipe*
This is absolutely delish!!!

Chicken Cordon Bleu and Rice Bake

2009-11-09T14:20:00.000-07:00

4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
2 slices of deli ham
4 slices of monterey jack or swiss cheese
1/4 cup bread crumbs (seasoned)
2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons butter
1 (6oz) box of chicken flavored rice
2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon butter

cut a 3 inch slit into the side of each chicken breast and stuff with one slice of cheese and 1/2 slice of ham. place in fridge. mix breadcrumbs, parmesan, paprika and 2 tbs of butter to make crumb topping. place 2 heaping tbs on each chicken breast and return to fridge. heat oven to 400 degrees. combine rice (and spice mix), water, and 1 tbs butter in a 13x9 greased pan and bake 10 minutes (covered). put chicken into the pan and bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes more

Beef Stew

2009-11-09T14:19:00.000-07:00

1 pound of stew meat
1 medium onion
5-6 red skinned potatoes (large)
2 carrots
1 rib celery
1 teaspoon bay leaves (crushed)
1 teaspoon dried rosemary

place all ingredients into slow cooker and add 2 cups water. cook on high for 4 hours or until meat is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

*Katie's Recipe*

Almost Tandori Chicken

2009-11-09T14:15:00.002-07:00

1 cup Greek yogurt (or plain)
1 tablespoon turmeric, a palmful
1 tablespoon coriander
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin, 1/2 a palmful
1 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/3 palmful
1 lime, zested
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 green apple, peeled, cored and thinly sliced into matchsticks
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and very thinly sliced lengthwise
4 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
4 pieces naan bread, plain or flavored, store-bought, warmed

Preheat oven to 500 degrees F
Combine the yogurt with the spices and zest of lime in a large bowl.
Cut the chicken into large chunks and season liberally with salt and pepper. Add to the yogurt mixture and toss to coat evenly. Put a small wire rack on a baking sheet or a slotted broiler pan. Arrange the chicken on the rack or slotted pan and roast until charred at the edges and juices run clear, about 15 minutes.

Combine the apple, tomatoes and scallions in a serving bowl. Add the lime juice, oil, and salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve with apple-tomato topping and warm bread.

*Katie's Recipe*

Curry Chicken Chowder

2009-11-09T14:12:00.003-07:00

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 cup whole kernel corn
1 medium carrot (shredded)
1 medium onion
1 rib celery
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
3 (14 oz) cans of chicken broth
2 teaspoons curry powder
3 cups half and half or milk
2 tbs flour
salt and pepper

place all ingredients (except milk, flour and salt and pepper) into crockpot. cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until chicken and rice are tender. Just before serving increase setting to high and add milk, flour and salt and pepper. stir until smooth and until heated through.

I also added 1 cup green pepper and 1 cup of peas. I added the peas and corn at the end so they wouldn't be mushy... But it is really good!

*Katie's Recipe*

Pork Kiev with Shallots and Green Beans

2009-11-09T14:10:00.002-07:00

4 pork chops (1 inch thick)
4 Tbs butter (divided)
1 tsp Parsley (dried)
1 tsp chives (dried)
1/2 tsp rosemary (dried)
1 egg (or 1/4 cup milk)
1/4 cup flour + salt and pepper
1/2 cup bread crumbs
green beans
2 small or 1 large shallot

Mix the spices with 2 Tbs of butter in a small bowl. slice a small pocket into each pork chop. divide the butter mixture into 4 and insert into the pocket. put the rest of the butter along with 2 tbs. olive oil into a pan over medium heat. dip the filled chops into the flour and coat well, then into the egg/milk and then into the bread crumbs. place immediately into the pan and don't move again for 5 minutes. flip chops (after ensuring a good brown crust) and allow to cook for 5 additional minutes. while chops are on final 5 minutes, slice shallots into rings and add to the pan. allow to carmelize. remove chops from pan and let rest. add green beans to shallots and allow to cook for a few minutes. place chops back into pan and cover for a final 5 minutes. Serve!

*Katie's Recipe*

Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

2009-09-16T12:00:00.002-06:00

This recipe uses either two standard loaf pans, or three aluminum foil loaf pans.

• 1- 3 / 4 cup canned pumpkin (one small can)
• 2/3 cup butter, melted
• 3 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3-1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 1 / 2 tsp cloves
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 / 2 tsp salt
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 / 2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 cup chopped fresh or dried cranberries

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Combine the eggs, pumpkin, butter, and water in a large bowl. In another bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients, plus the nuts and cranberries. Add the dry ingredients to the wet, and mix with a wooden spoon by hand. Mix until the batter is combined, but don’t over mix. Grease the pans, and distribute the batter equally in the pans (should fill each about half way up). Bake for 1 hour.

Recipe via DesignSponge

Chocolate Cookies

2009-09-16T11:25:00.000-06:00

Ingredients/directions:

mix until fluffy:
1 8oz. package cream cheese (softened)
1 stick butter (softened)

Add:
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix in:
1 chocolate cake mix of choice

Let chill for 2 hours in the fridge (let's be honest, usually I just put it in the freezer for 30-40 minutes. Who has patience for two hours?)

Roll into balls. (I recommend spraying your hands with cooking spray as they are pretty gooey)

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes (until the tops are cracked)

Let cool 2 minutes on the pan before placing on a wire rack.

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

2009-09-16T11:16:00.001-06:00

Just in time for Fall! I got this recipe from my old VT and have been craving them for the last couple weeks. They are so YUMMY!

3/4 C granulated sugar
3/4 C brown sugar
3.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1.5 C canned pumpkin
3/4 C oil
7 eggs
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt
4.5 C flour
1.5 C chocolate chips

Cream Cheese Frosting

Preheat oven to 350. In a large mixer bowl, mix together sugars, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin, oil, and eggs until well blended.

In a separate bowl blend baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour. Combine with pumpkin mix. Mix together until well blended then add chocolate chips.

Drop by spoonfuls on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper or a well-greased pan. I found that if I put the whole cookie sheet in the refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes to let the dough set a bit, the cookies turn out a whole lot better. Bake for 8 minutes. Frost with cream cheese frosting.

fruit salsa with baked cinnamon chips

2009-05-30T22:48:00.003-06:00

http://http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/04/sweet-fruit-salsa-with-cinnamon-chips.html

here is the link since they have such pretty pictures plus they have a lot of different fruit options.
basically you pick a fruit from each color group and mix them together with either honey, sugar, powered sugar, etc. The possibilities are endless. top with coconut flakes or cinnamon or mint or whatever.

I made mine with
strawberries
mangos
kiwi
pineapple
blackberries

then added honey and a little bit of sugar.

i also made the baked cinnamon chips to go with it. Ethan took it to a work picnic and said everyone loved it and it was really good. I however haven't tried it cuz of the gestational diabetes. If you try it and like it leave a comment! can't wait to try the dessert nacho idea with the cinnamon chips....cover them with ice cream and caramel or hotfudge sauce! YUM.

I love this new recipe website!

baked creamy chicken taquitos

2009-05-30T22:39:00.004-06:00

recipe is from ourbestbites.com

haven't tried it yet but it's what we are having for dinner tomorrow night with some spanish rice and corn and watermelon.

1/3 C (3 oz) cream cheese
1/4 C green salsa
1T fresh lime juice
1/2 t cumin
1 t chili powder
1/2 t onion powder
1/4 t granulated garlic
3 T chopped cilantro
2 T sliced green onions
2 C shredded cooked chicken (for extra yumminess, use grilled taco chicken!)
1 C grated pepperjack cheese

small corn tortillas
kosher salt
cooking spray

Heat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.

Heat cream cheese in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds so it's soft and easy to stir. Add green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and granulated garlic. Stir to combine and then add cilantro and green onions. Add chicken and cheese and combine well.

You can prepare up to this step ahead of time. Just keep the mixture in the fridge.

Work with a few tortillas at a time and heat in the microwave until they are soft enough to roll without cracking. It helps to place them between damp paper towels. Usually 20-30 seconds will do it. If you find yours are cracking when you roll them or are coming unrolled right away, just try heating them longer and try the paper towel thing.

Place 2-3 T of chicken mixture on the lower third of a tortilla, keeping it about 1/2 inch from the edges. Then roll it up as tight as you can. Place seam side down on the baking sheet. Lay all of the taquitos on the baking sheet and make sure they are not touching each other. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray or an oil mister and sprinkle some kosher salt on top. Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and the ends start to get golden brown.

Bread Pudding

2009-05-30T17:40:00.001-06:00

5 c. bread crumbs
4 c. scalded milk with 1 stick margarine
1 c. sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. nutmeg
1 c. raisins

Combine ingredients in baking dish. Bake at 350 with pan of water beneath for 45 min or til knife comes out clean. Serve warm. Enjoy!!!

I also got this one from Jan!

Spagetti Pie

2009-05-30T17:36:00.002-06:00

6 oz. cooked spaghetti (1/2 pkg.)
2 T. olive oil or butter
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. parmesan cheese (divided)
1 c. Ricotta cheese
1 c. spaghetti sauce
1/2 c. mozzarella cheese, grated

Preheat 350. Lightly grease 10" pie pan. Set aside.

Toss hot spaghetti with olive oil. Combine eggs and 1/2 c. parmesan cheese. Stir into spaghetti mixture. Pour spaghetti into pie plate. Spread ricotta cheese over top of spaghetti. Top with spaghetti sauce. Bake uncovered 25 min. Top with mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 c. parmesan cheese. Bake 5 min. more

I got this recipe from Jan. I remember her making it when we were little and I loved it!

Hashbrown Quiche

2009-05-28T19:16:00.002-06:00

1- 24oz pkg shredded hash brown potatoes
1/2 C. melted butter
2 C. shredded cheddar cheese
2 C. shredded monterey jack cheese
2 C. diced ham
1 C. 1/2 & 1/2 or milk
6 eggs
1/2 t. salt
pepper to taste

Spray or grease a 9 x 13 pan. Thaw potatoes and press between paper towels to dry. press potatoes into bottom of pan and brush with butter. Bake at 425 for 25 min. Remove from oven and layer 1/2 cheeses and 1/2 ham. Repeat with remaining ham and cheeses. Beat 1/2 & 1/2 or milk and eggs, salt and pepper. Pour over top of casserole. Bake at 350 for 30-40 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

I don't know anybody who has tried this and doesn't like it!

German Pancakes

2009-05-28T19:10:00.003-06:00

6 eggs
1 C. Flour
1 C. Milk
1/4 t. salt
1/2 stick of butter

Put butter in a 9x13 pan place in oven and preheat to 450*. Make sure you keep an eye on the butter you don't want it to burn... but if it does it's ok too... It just looks better when the butter doesn't burn

Meanwhile mix all other ingredients. Pour mixture in pan. Cook for 15 min. Serve immediately.

Crockpot Pizza

2009-05-28T19:04:00.003-06:00

1 package (12oz) wide egg noodles
1.5 pounds of ground beef
1/4 cup of chopped onion
1 jar (28oz) of spaghetti sauce
1 jar (4.5oz) slice mushrooms (optional)
1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
1 pkg (3.5oz) sliced pepperoni
3 cups (12oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
3 cups (12oz) shredded cheddar cheese

Cook noodles according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink, drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce, mushrooms, and Italian dressing.

Drain noodles.

In a 5 qt slow cooker, spray w/ nonstick cooking spray. Spread 1/3 meat sauce. Cover w/ a 1/3 of the noodles and pepperoni, sprinkle 1/3 of the cheeses. Repeat layers twice.

Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through and cheese is melted. Do not stir.
(Can be cooked it on high for about 1.5-2 hours)

Enjoy!

Got this recipe from Kim. She says it delish! She also suggested trying it with sausage instead of ground beef so it'd be like pepperoni and sausage pizza. I don't think she's tried it though. Write if you try it and what you thought.

Bruschetta

2009-05-28T18:47:00.003-06:00

1 bagette, sliced and toasted
8-10 Roma Tomatoes
1/4 cup EVOO
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 bunch basil - minced
2 garlic cloves - crushed
salt and pepper to taste
soft goat cheese (optional- but don't knock it till you try it like I did.) :o)

Mix all ingredients except the bread and cheese. And it's ready to eat! Bread, cheese then tomato mixture. It is also good with just the tom. mixure on the bread. Enjoy!

These are all approximations and should be done according to taste rather than exact measurements.

Delish!!! I got this recipe from my SIL Katie. We had it when we were down in St. George in Oct.

Honey Walnut Shrimp

2008-09-10T16:02:00.007-06:00

INGREDIENTS
1 cup water
2/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup walnuts
4 egg whites
2/3 cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon canned sweetened condensed milk
1 cup vegetable oil for frying

DIRECTIONS
Stir together the water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and add the walnuts. Boil for 2 minutes, then drain and place walnuts on a cookie sheet to dry.

Whip egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Stir in the mochiko until it has a pasty consistency. Heat the oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat. Dip shrimp into the mochiko batter, and then fry in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

In a medium serving bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, honey and sweetened condensed milk. Add shrimp and toss to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle the candied walnuts on top and serve.

*allrecipes.com

I am making this tonight with chicken instead of shrimp. Substituting cornstarch for mochiko. I'll let you know how it goes.

Ok, This was absolutely delish! Just leave the walnuts off if you are allergic to nuts.

Asian Beef Noodles

2008-09-10T11:40:00.007-06:00

Ingredients:
8 oz. Linguine, uncooked
3 cups broccoli florets
2 cups medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 pound beef sirlion tip oven roast, sliced thinly
¼ cup zesty Italian salad dressing
¼ cup teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Cook pasta according to package directions. The last 2 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli and carrots to the pasta water. Drain pasta mixture well. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet cook mat until browned on all sides, stirring occasionally. Add dressing, teriyaki sauce and ginger. Cook until sauce thickens. Toss pasta mixture with meat mixture. Makes 4 servings, 2 cups each.

This was really good. I doubled the recipe for 8 people and had tons of left overs. It was served with the honey walnut chicken (above) and white rice. Who needs to go out when you can make chinese food right at home. Now I just need a good Chk. Lettuce Wrap recipe. :)

Fiesta Salad Turnover

2008-06-20T17:02:00.003-06:00

Crust:
1 pkg. (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza crust
1/2 c. shredded Colby & Monterey Jack cheese blend

Jalapeno-Lime Dressing:
1 jalapeno peper, seeded and finely chopped
2 T. chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 lime
1/2 c. sour cream

Filling:
2 small plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 c. pitted ripe olives, sliced
1 lb. lean ground beef, cooked, crumbled and drained
3/4 c. salsa
2 T. taco seasoning mix
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 c. shredded Colby & Jack cheese blend
2 c. shredded iceberg lettuce

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Unroll pizza dough and shape into a circle. Lightly spray dough with nonstick cooking spray; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 13-15 minutes or until crust is light golden brown. Remove fro oven; immediately loosen crust from baking pan and flip over. Crease center of crust to make a fold line (do not cut through crust). Fold crust in hal to form a large taco shape; set aside.

For dressing, mix jalapeno, lime, cilantro and sour cream. Whisk until smooth. Set aside

For filling, combine ground beef, salsa, taco seasoning mix and garlic; mix well. Microwave on HIGH 3-4 minutes or until hot. Stir in cheese.

Open crust; spread half of the dressing over bottom half of crust. Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with lettuce, tomatoes and olives. Drizzle with remaining dressing. Fold crust over fillings. To serve, cut into wedges using a serrated knife.

Notes from the cook:
I cannot eat jalapenos so instead of making the dressing I just mixed lime juice with the sour cream.

Turkey & Stuffing Roll-Ups

2008-06-20T16:50:00.003-06:00

1 box stuffing mix
olive oil
Turkey cutlets

Gravy:
2 T. butter
2 T. flour
chicken stock
salt & pepper

Prepare stuffing according to instructions on box. Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Spoon prepared stuffing onto center of turkey cutlets. Roll up and secure with toothpicks. Place seam side down in pan and cook turning once until turkey is cooked through. Prepare gravy by cooking butter and flour together in a saucepan. Add a couple cups of chicken stock and simmer until gravy is thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Pour gravy over turkey rolls and serve.

Italian Pasta Stir-Fry

2008-06-20T15:55:00.003-06:00

8 ounces uncooked linguine
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium tomamtoes, seeded & diced
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1/4 c. snipped fresh parsley
1 T. olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 t. each dried basil & oregano leaves
1/8 t. each salt & ground black pepper
1/4 cup (1 oz.) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Cook linguine according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat until hot. Press garlic into skillet; stir-fry 15 seconds. Add onion and zucchini; stir-fry 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add tomatoes, parsley and seasonings. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring gently until heated through. Remove from heat. Stir in linguine. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over pasta. Serve immediately.

Burrito Casserole

2008-06-20T15:47:00.003-06:00

1 can refired beans
8 flour tortillas
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. dry enchilada sauce
1(8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. water
2/3 c. Jack cheese

Place about 3 T. refried beans in a stripe across each tortilla, using all beans. Roll each tortilla & place, seam down, in a greased casserole dish. Brown meat & drain dripings. Add enchilada sauce, tomato sauce & water. Simmer 10 min. Pour evenly over tortillas. Sprinkle cheese over all. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Note from cook:
We don't really like ground beef so I make this with ground chicken

Tiramisu Bowl

2008-05-15T23:33:00.003-06:00

Prep Time:20 min
Total Time:2 hr 20 min
Makes:16 servings, about 2/3 cup each
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3 cups cold milk
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
48 NILLA Wafers
1/2 cup brewed strong MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee, cooled, divided
2 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, coarsely grated
1 cup fresh raspberries

BEAT cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk. Add dry pudding mixes; mix well. Stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping.
LINE bottom and sides of a 2-1/2-qt. bowl with half of the wafers; drizzle with half of the coffee. Layer half of the pudding mixture over wafers, and then top with half of the grated chocolate. Repeat all layers starting with the wafers and coffee. Top with remaining whipped topping and raspberries.
REFRIGERATE at least 2 hours. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Recipe from Kraft.com
Notes from the cook:
Changes I have tried: 1st time replaced the coffee with hot chocolate. 2nd time replaced the Nilla wafers with graham crackers and the coffee with sweetened condensed milk. both times i used choc. chips since they were easier. 3rd time... maybe I'll actually remember to take a pic this time.... I am going to use Nilla wafers and sweetened condensed milk, remove the chocolate and add more raspberries. A layer in the middle, not just topped with the raspberries.

Salsa con Queso

2008-05-15T15:02:00.005-06:00

Simple, fast and delish!

Great for a PARTY!

Place half a bar (4 oz) of Cream cheese in a bowl cover with a jar of Pepper and Onions relish. Grab some crackers and dig in!