This is fast and yummy!
3 cups Bisquick type mix
1 cup of pepperoni slices--quartered
1 cup of shredded cheese
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
3/4 cup milk
Marinara, or spaghetti sauce for dipping.
Mix everything, but milk together in a bowl. Add the milk to make a soft dough. Drop by mounded tsp. onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Serve warm with sauce of your choice for dipping, or dab a little on each "pizzcuit".
Monday, October 12, 2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Summer Salad
I have been loving this salad dearly this summer. I could eat it every day.
2-3 c. chopped tomatoes
1-2 c. chopped cucumbers
1/4 to 1/3 c. feta cheese (crumbly)
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Optional: chopped onions, green onions, or bell peppers
salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients; it's best to add the cheese last, after everything is stirred. Chill and serve.
2-3 c. chopped tomatoes
1-2 c. chopped cucumbers
1/4 to 1/3 c. feta cheese (crumbly)
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Optional: chopped onions, green onions, or bell peppers
salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients; it's best to add the cheese last, after everything is stirred. Chill and serve.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Baked Potatoes
Preheat the oven. Rinse and scrub your potatoes, and make sure to cut off any bruises or blemishes. Dry the potato. Use a fork or knife to poke 6-8 holes around the potato (so it doesn't explode due to steam build up!). You may wrap the potato in foil if you like, but it is perfectly fine to bake the potato right on the oven rack- you'll get a crispy skin that way. Put the potatoes on the middle rack in the oven, set the timer. For medium- sized potatoes, bake for:
45 minutes at 400 degrees F.
60 minutes at 350 degrees F.
90 minutes at 325 degrees F.
Potatoes are done if tender when pierced with a fork.
45 minutes at 400 degrees F.
60 minutes at 350 degrees F.
90 minutes at 325 degrees F.
Potatoes are done if tender when pierced with a fork.
Funeral Potatoes
1-2 lb. Sack frozen hash brown potatoes
2 cans Cream of Chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup diced onion or 2 Tbsp. Dehydrated onion
1 ½ cup grated cheese
1 cup diced ham, or cut up lunch meat ham
1 stick margarine, melted
1 ½ cup crushed cornflakes
salt and pepper
Mix all ingredients together except cornflakes. Put crushed cornflakes on top. Bake at 375* F for about 40- 50 minutes.
2 cans Cream of Chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup diced onion or 2 Tbsp. Dehydrated onion
1 ½ cup grated cheese
1 cup diced ham, or cut up lunch meat ham
1 stick margarine, melted
1 ½ cup crushed cornflakes
salt and pepper
Mix all ingredients together except cornflakes. Put crushed cornflakes on top. Bake at 375* F for about 40- 50 minutes.
Pancake Mix
Wheat Mix "Make A Mix Cookery" 1978
6 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk (I use buttermilk powder)
1 tbs. salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup wheat germ (I usually don't have this and leave it out)
1/4 cup baking powder
2 cups vegetable shortening
In a large bowl all the dry ingredients and mix well. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender till evenly distributed (Fine textured). Store in a large airtight container. Use within 10-12 weeks.
Yield 14 cups mix.
Pancakes
1 egg slightly beaten
1-1/2 cups water
2-1/4 cups wheat mix
Beat egg into water, then add to wheat mix. Cook on hot oiled griddle. Yeilds 15 4" pancakes.
My Tofu Pancakes
1/2 of an 8 oz. (?) package silken tofu
2-1/2 cups water
2 eggs
3 cups wheat mix
In a 1 quart glass measuring cup measure the water, add 2 eggs and the tofu. Mix with electric hand blender, or measure and mix in a regular blender. Bend until there are no lumps of tofu. Pour into wheat mix, and stir until moistened, but batter is a little lumpy. Cook on hot buttered griddle. Yields enough for our family of 8!
(I'm guessing a little on the water measurement--when you add the eggs and tofu, the water line should be up at 3 cups or 3-1/4 cups. The batter is medium consistency not thick. If you get it too thin, just add a little more mix.)
6 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk (I use buttermilk powder)
1 tbs. salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup wheat germ (I usually don't have this and leave it out)
1/4 cup baking powder
2 cups vegetable shortening
In a large bowl all the dry ingredients and mix well. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender till evenly distributed (Fine textured). Store in a large airtight container. Use within 10-12 weeks.
Yield 14 cups mix.
Pancakes
1 egg slightly beaten
1-1/2 cups water
2-1/4 cups wheat mix
Beat egg into water, then add to wheat mix. Cook on hot oiled griddle. Yeilds 15 4" pancakes.
My Tofu Pancakes
1/2 of an 8 oz. (?) package silken tofu
2-1/2 cups water
2 eggs
3 cups wheat mix
In a 1 quart glass measuring cup measure the water, add 2 eggs and the tofu. Mix with electric hand blender, or measure and mix in a regular blender. Bend until there are no lumps of tofu. Pour into wheat mix, and stir until moistened, but batter is a little lumpy. Cook on hot buttered griddle. Yields enough for our family of 8!
(I'm guessing a little on the water measurement--when you add the eggs and tofu, the water line should be up at 3 cups or 3-1/4 cups. The batter is medium consistency not thick. If you get it too thin, just add a little more mix.)
Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 cup butter or margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups ground oatmeal, set aside
2 cups unbleached all- purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 cups of chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 375* F. Cream together butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and eggs. In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients, adding oatmeal and chocolate chips last.
Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients. Drop golf ball sized dough on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10- 12 minutes. Remove cookies from oven and place on cooling rack.
Yield: 3 dozen
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups ground oatmeal, set aside
2 cups unbleached all- purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 cups of chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 375* F. Cream together butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, and eggs. In a separate bowl, combine all dry ingredients, adding oatmeal and chocolate chips last.
Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients. Drop golf ball sized dough on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10- 12 minutes. Remove cookies from oven and place on cooling rack.
Yield: 3 dozen
Metric Conversion Chart for Cooking
Volume Measurements (dry)
1/8 tsp. = 0.5 mL
¼ tsp. = 1 mL
½ tsp. = 2 mL
¾ tsp. = 4 mL
1 tsp. = 5 mL
1 Tbsp. = 15 mL
¼ cup = 60 mL
1/3 cup = 75 mL
½ cup = 125 mL
2/3 cup = 150 mL
¾ cup = 175 mL
1 cup = 250 mL
2 cups = 1 pin = 500 mL
3 cups = 750 mL
4 cups = 1 quart = 1 L
Volume Measurements (liquid)
1 fl. oz. = 2 Tbsp. = 30 mL
4 fl. oz. = ½ cup =125 mL
16 fl. oz. = 2 cups =500 mL
Weight (mass)
1 oz. = 30 g
4 oz. = 120 g
8 oz. = 225 g
16 oz. = 1 pound = 450 g
Baking Pan Sizes
8 x 8 square = 2 L
9 x 13 rectangle = 3.5 L
8 x 1 ¼ pie plate = 750 mL
1 quart dish = 1 L
Oven Temperatures
250* F = 120* C
300* F = 150* C
350* F = 180* C
400* F = 200* C
1/8 tsp. = 0.5 mL
¼ tsp. = 1 mL
½ tsp. = 2 mL
¾ tsp. = 4 mL
1 tsp. = 5 mL
1 Tbsp. = 15 mL
¼ cup = 60 mL
1/3 cup = 75 mL
½ cup = 125 mL
2/3 cup = 150 mL
¾ cup = 175 mL
1 cup = 250 mL
2 cups = 1 pin = 500 mL
3 cups = 750 mL
4 cups = 1 quart = 1 L
Volume Measurements (liquid)
1 fl. oz. = 2 Tbsp. = 30 mL
4 fl. oz. = ½ cup =125 mL
16 fl. oz. = 2 cups =500 mL
Weight (mass)
1 oz. = 30 g
4 oz. = 120 g
8 oz. = 225 g
16 oz. = 1 pound = 450 g
Baking Pan Sizes
8 x 8 square = 2 L
9 x 13 rectangle = 3.5 L
8 x 1 ¼ pie plate = 750 mL
1 quart dish = 1 L
Oven Temperatures
250* F = 120* C
300* F = 150* C
350* F = 180* C
400* F = 200* C
Monday, April 27, 2009
Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
2 tsp. dry onion
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. minced dry garlic
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. cumin
Instructions for Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
Mix! If adding to ground beef, add 1/2 c. water and simmer 10 minutes.
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. minced dry garlic
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. cumin
Instructions for Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
Mix! If adding to ground beef, add 1/2 c. water and simmer 10 minutes.
Hawaiian Haystacks
1-2 cans Cream of Chicken Soup (add about half as much water as soup)
1 can cooked chicken (if you want to do it the easy way, or you can cook some frozen chicken breast)
grated cheddar cheese
chopped green onions
sliced black olives
shredded coconut
chow mein noodles
rice
spices to taste
cubed pineapple
This recipe isn't a very exact science. You can add pretty much however much of whatever you want. I cook our rice in a rice maker (you could also do minute rice in the microwave), cook the cream of chicken soup and chicken in a saucepan, and add oregano, onion powder, a little garlic powder, and/or whatever else I'm in the mood for. The chicken soup goes over the rice, and you add the cheese, chow mein noodles, veggies, coconut, and whatever else you want on top. YUM!
1 can cooked chicken (if you want to do it the easy way, or you can cook some frozen chicken breast)
grated cheddar cheese
chopped green onions
sliced black olives
shredded coconut
chow mein noodles
rice
spices to taste
cubed pineapple
This recipe isn't a very exact science. You can add pretty much however much of whatever you want. I cook our rice in a rice maker (you could also do minute rice in the microwave), cook the cream of chicken soup and chicken in a saucepan, and add oregano, onion powder, a little garlic powder, and/or whatever else I'm in the mood for. The chicken soup goes over the rice, and you add the cheese, chow mein noodles, veggies, coconut, and whatever else you want on top. YUM!
Taco Casserole
2 lb. Lean Ground Beef
1 small chopped onion
2 packages taco seasoning
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheese
1 small package of flour torillas
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomatoes
Place meat and onion in frying pan, cook until done. Pour off grease. Add taco seasoning mix, prepare as directed on packages. Let simmer until water is evaporated. Spray bottom of 9x13 pan lightly with PAM. Tear tortillas in pieces enough to cover the bottom of the pan. Spoon in meat mixture. Cover with another layer of tortilla pieces. Mix cream of chicken soup and sour cream together thoroughly, pour over tortilla layer. Add layer of shredded cheese. Bake at 350* F for 30-40 min. until heated thoroughly, and cheese is melted. Serve over lettuce, top with tomatoes. Serves 10-12.
1 small chopped onion
2 packages taco seasoning
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheese
1 small package of flour torillas
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomatoes
Place meat and onion in frying pan, cook until done. Pour off grease. Add taco seasoning mix, prepare as directed on packages. Let simmer until water is evaporated. Spray bottom of 9x13 pan lightly with PAM. Tear tortillas in pieces enough to cover the bottom of the pan. Spoon in meat mixture. Cover with another layer of tortilla pieces. Mix cream of chicken soup and sour cream together thoroughly, pour over tortilla layer. Add layer of shredded cheese. Bake at 350* F for 30-40 min. until heated thoroughly, and cheese is melted. Serve over lettuce, top with tomatoes. Serves 10-12.
Chicken Enchiladas
2 cans of Cream of Chicken Soup (could substitute 1 can for Cream of Mushroom Soup)
1 pint sour cream (2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 1/4 oz. chopped olives (1/2 cup)
1- 4oz. can diced green chiles
4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
7-8 flour tortillas ripped into bite sized pieces
3/4 lb. grated cheese (Cheddar and Monterey Jack would be a good mix- just use what you have)
Preheat oven to 350* F. Grease the baking pan. Boil chicken until cooked all the way through. Cut into cubes. Mix the first 6 ingredients above in a bowl. Place half of the tortilla pieces in the bottom of the pan, then half of the chicken mixture, then half of the cheese, then repeat the layers. Bake for 45- 60 minutes uncovered (no foil or anything on top).
Serves 8-10 people.
1 pint sour cream (2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 1/4 oz. chopped olives (1/2 cup)
1- 4oz. can diced green chiles
4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
7-8 flour tortillas ripped into bite sized pieces
3/4 lb. grated cheese (Cheddar and Monterey Jack would be a good mix- just use what you have)
Preheat oven to 350* F. Grease the baking pan. Boil chicken until cooked all the way through. Cut into cubes. Mix the first 6 ingredients above in a bowl. Place half of the tortilla pieces in the bottom of the pan, then half of the chicken mixture, then half of the cheese, then repeat the layers. Bake for 45- 60 minutes uncovered (no foil or anything on top).
Serves 8-10 people.
Another Chicken Casserole
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1- 8 oz. can water chestnuts (if desired)
1 chopped onion
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 c. Cornflake crumbs
1 c. mayonnaise
Boil chicken until tender; cut into small pieces. Combine in large bowl with remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking pan; sprinkle some more Cornflake crumbs on top. Bake at 350* F for 1 hour.
1- 8 oz. can water chestnuts (if desired)
1 chopped onion
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 c. Cornflake crumbs
1 c. mayonnaise
Boil chicken until tender; cut into small pieces. Combine in large bowl with remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking pan; sprinkle some more Cornflake crumbs on top. Bake at 350* F for 1 hour.
Cheesy Apple Cinnamon Grill
2 slices of bread
1-2 slices of cheese
1/4 small apple cut into thin slices
2 tsp. butter or margarine
cinnamon
Heat a skillet on the stove and place buttered bread inside to melt butter and toast the bread. Sprinkle cinnamon over bread. Add apple slices and cheese to one of the slices, and top with the other slice. Allow the cheese to melt. You could also do this in the microwave.
Makes 1 serving.
1-2 slices of cheese
1/4 small apple cut into thin slices
2 tsp. butter or margarine
cinnamon
Heat a skillet on the stove and place buttered bread inside to melt butter and toast the bread. Sprinkle cinnamon over bread. Add apple slices and cheese to one of the slices, and top with the other slice. Allow the cheese to melt. You could also do this in the microwave.
Makes 1 serving.
Chicken Bow-Tie Pasta Salad
Prep: 25 min
2 c. bow-tie or other pasta- dry
2 c. fresh broccoli florets
1 can cooked chicken (or you can just cook your own chicken and cut it up)
1 c. halved cherry tomatoes or 1 large tomato cut into chunks
1/2 c. Italian Dressing
1/2 c. shredded cheese- i.e. cheddar or Colby Jack
1/4 c. sliced black olives
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Cook pasta according to the directions on the package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 2 min. of the pasta cooking time; drain.
Toss chicken, tomatoes, dressing, cheese crumbles, and olives in large bowl. Add pasta mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Makes 4 servings.
2 c. bow-tie or other pasta- dry
2 c. fresh broccoli florets
1 can cooked chicken (or you can just cook your own chicken and cut it up)
1 c. halved cherry tomatoes or 1 large tomato cut into chunks
1/2 c. Italian Dressing
1/2 c. shredded cheese- i.e. cheddar or Colby Jack
1/4 c. sliced black olives
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Cook pasta according to the directions on the package, adding broccoli to the cooking water for the last 2 min. of the pasta cooking time; drain.
Toss chicken, tomatoes, dressing, cheese crumbles, and olives in large bowl. Add pasta mixture; mix lightly. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Makes 4 servings.
Yummy Baked Beans
1 (16 oz.) can white beans
1 (16 oz.) can red (kidney) beans
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 c. ketchup
1/2 lb. bacon- cooked, drained, and cut up (you could just get the pre- cooked bacon)
1 diced onion
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. butter
Cook onion and bell pepper together in butter. Add all beans (including the liquid in the cans). Cook 20 minutes covered. Add the rest of the ingredients. Cook an additional 20- 30 minutes.
Serves 4-6
1 (16 oz.) can red (kidney) beans
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 c. ketchup
1/2 lb. bacon- cooked, drained, and cut up (you could just get the pre- cooked bacon)
1 diced onion
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. butter
Cook onion and bell pepper together in butter. Add all beans (including the liquid in the cans). Cook 20 minutes covered. Add the rest of the ingredients. Cook an additional 20- 30 minutes.
Serves 4-6
Grilled New Potato Packet
Prep: 5 min / Total: 25 min
1/2 lb. each red and white baby new potatoes (I usually just cut up 4-5 regular sized potatoes into bite- sized pieces)
2 Tbsp. water
2 tsp. oil
3 Tbsp. Italian dressing
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. parsley (if you have it- I sometimes leave this out)
Place potatoes in the center of an 18-inch long piece of foil (you may need to double- wrap it). Drizzle with water, oil, and dressing, and sprinkle cheese on top. Fold foil packets up and seal ends. You can grill this- picnic or camping style on a grill or fire for about 20 minutes, but I have done this in my oven at 350 for about 25 minutes. Poke holes in the top of the packet to allow steam to escape, then carefully unwrap the foil. Add the parsley at this point, along with any seasoning you like, such as salt and pepper.
1/2 lb. each red and white baby new potatoes (I usually just cut up 4-5 regular sized potatoes into bite- sized pieces)
2 Tbsp. water
2 tsp. oil
3 Tbsp. Italian dressing
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tbsp. parsley (if you have it- I sometimes leave this out)
Place potatoes in the center of an 18-inch long piece of foil (you may need to double- wrap it). Drizzle with water, oil, and dressing, and sprinkle cheese on top. Fold foil packets up and seal ends. You can grill this- picnic or camping style on a grill or fire for about 20 minutes, but I have done this in my oven at 350 for about 25 minutes. Poke holes in the top of the packet to allow steam to escape, then carefully unwrap the foil. Add the parsley at this point, along with any seasoning you like, such as salt and pepper.
Yummy, Easy Chicken Bake
Chicken pieces
Cream of Chicken Soup
1 package of powdered ranch dressing or garlic-herb dressing (I prefer the ranch)
1- 8 oz container of sour cream
Put the chicken in a baking pan, sprinkle the package of dressing mix all over the chicken, so it's covered on all sides, then put the cream of chicken soup over the chicken. You kinda have to stir the soup so that any of the dressing mix that's not on the chicken gets stirred up with the soup, or it burns. Then cover the pan in tinfoil (dull side facing out), and bake at 350 for at least an hour (if the chicken is frozen to start, it'll need a little longer). When it's cooked, shred the chicken, and mix in the sour cream with the chicken and soup mixture. Serve over rice or pasta.
Cream of Chicken Soup
1 package of powdered ranch dressing or garlic-herb dressing (I prefer the ranch)
1- 8 oz container of sour cream
Put the chicken in a baking pan, sprinkle the package of dressing mix all over the chicken, so it's covered on all sides, then put the cream of chicken soup over the chicken. You kinda have to stir the soup so that any of the dressing mix that's not on the chicken gets stirred up with the soup, or it burns. Then cover the pan in tinfoil (dull side facing out), and bake at 350 for at least an hour (if the chicken is frozen to start, it'll need a little longer). When it's cooked, shred the chicken, and mix in the sour cream with the chicken and soup mixture. Serve over rice or pasta.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Instant Creamy Tomato Soup
1 14 oz. Can Tomato Sauce
1 Can Evaporated Milk
1 14 oz. Can Diced Tomatos
1-2 tsp Sugar (optional)
Bring to a simmer and serve with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.
1 Can Evaporated Milk
1 14 oz. Can Diced Tomatos
1-2 tsp Sugar (optional)
Bring to a simmer and serve with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Easy Mexican- Inspired Wraps
-1 can cooked chicken
-1 TBSP olive oil (could also use canola oil)
-assorted spices- i use garlic powder, onion powder, ground red pepper, chili powder, cumin, etc. (like 1/4- 1/2 tsp. or so of each one, depending on how much you like it)
-ranch dressing
-salsa
-tortillas
-cheese
Cook the chicken in a pan with the oil and spices, on medium for just a couple minutes (the chicken is already cooked) so it doesn't get dry. Add some ranch dressing and salsa (however much you want). Spoon the chicken into some tortillas, add some shredded cheese, and roll up. I like to put it back into the pan to let the tortilla get crispy. I also like to serve it with salsa, black beans and rice.
-1 TBSP olive oil (could also use canola oil)
-assorted spices- i use garlic powder, onion powder, ground red pepper, chili powder, cumin, etc. (like 1/4- 1/2 tsp. or so of each one, depending on how much you like it)
-ranch dressing
-salsa
-tortillas
-cheese
Cook the chicken in a pan with the oil and spices, on medium for just a couple minutes (the chicken is already cooked) so it doesn't get dry. Add some ranch dressing and salsa (however much you want). Spoon the chicken into some tortillas, add some shredded cheese, and roll up. I like to put it back into the pan to let the tortilla get crispy. I also like to serve it with salsa, black beans and rice.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Quick Taco Soup
1 lb ground beef (browned)
1 can diced tomatos
1 can corn
1 can tomato sauce
1 can kidney beans
1 can filled with water
1 pkg taco seasoning
Put everything in a pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, shredded cheddar, and sour cream. (I like to brown a few pounds of ground beef at a time and have it sectioned in bags in the freezer to cut down on prep time.)
1 can diced tomatos
1 can corn
1 can tomato sauce
1 can kidney beans
1 can filled with water
1 pkg taco seasoning
Put everything in a pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, shredded cheddar, and sour cream. (I like to brown a few pounds of ground beef at a time and have it sectioned in bags in the freezer to cut down on prep time.)
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Molten Chocolate Cake
(Chili's style)
1 box dark chocolate cake mix (plus the ingredients it calls for)
1 recipe hot fudge
Vanilla ice cream
Chocolate shell (hardens when you put it on ice cream)
Caramel (optional)
1. make the cake mix as directed, pour batter into "texas size" muffin tin (you can also try a regular sized muffin tin) and cook as recommended on box
2. After cooling, cut a "well" in the top of each mini cake, and spoon out excess cake. Spoon in hot fudge sauce
3. If you are making it for later, put the cakes into the freezer, and when you are ready, place the cakes in the microwave, and warm them up accordingly.
4. top with vanilla ice cream, and chocolate shell.
Mmmmmmmmm! So good!
Fudge Pudding Cake
1 c. All-purpose flour
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 TB baking cocoa
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Milk
2 TB vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts (or chocolate chips!)
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. baking cocoa
1 3/4 cup boiling water (can do in microwave)
1. Mix flour, granulated sugar, 2 TB cocoa, the baking powder and salt in 2-quart microwaveable casserole (a 9x9 glass pan will work perfectly)
2. Stir in milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir in nuts. Spread evenly in casserole. Mix brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa; sprinkle over batter. Pour boiling water over batter.
3. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 9 minutes; rotate casserole 1/2 turn. Microwave uncovered on High 5-6 minutes or until top is almost dry. Serve warm with ice cream of whipped cream.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator
3/4 c. granulated sugar
2 TB baking cocoa
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Milk
2 TB vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts (or chocolate chips!)
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. baking cocoa
1 3/4 cup boiling water (can do in microwave)
1. Mix flour, granulated sugar, 2 TB cocoa, the baking powder and salt in 2-quart microwaveable casserole (a 9x9 glass pan will work perfectly)
2. Stir in milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir in nuts. Spread evenly in casserole. Mix brown sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa; sprinkle over batter. Pour boiling water over batter.
3. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) 9 minutes; rotate casserole 1/2 turn. Microwave uncovered on High 5-6 minutes or until top is almost dry. Serve warm with ice cream of whipped cream.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator
Thursday, January 29, 2009
German Pancakes
| 6 | eggs--beaten |
| 1 cup | milk |
| 1 cup | flour |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| 4 tbs. | butter--the recipe calls for 8 tbs--I can't do it! |
Preheat oven to 400 F. Melt the butter in a 9x13 pan in the oven. Mix eggs, milk, flour and salt in a blender, or beat in a bowl by hand until well mixed. Pour into pan with butter, and bake for 20 minutes. oven and top with powdered sugar, fruit, or Nauvoo syrup. Serve with sliced ham or bacon and fresh fruit.
Brownies
Brownie Mix:
Just as handy as the box, but cheaper!
Combine ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with a wire whisk. Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag. Makes 15 cups mix.
Brownies:
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan. Beat wet ingredients with a whisk then add to the brownie mix. Stir with a spoon until smooth, don't beat it. Stir in nuts if desired. Pour into the prepared pan and bake 30 minutes or until edges separate from the sides of the pan. Serve with frosting if desired, or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Just as handy as the box, but cheaper!
| 6 cups | flour |
| 4 tsp. | baking powder |
| 4 tsp. | salt |
| 8 cups | sugar |
| 1 (8oz) can | unsweetened cocoa powder (2 1/2 cups) |
Combine ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with a wire whisk. Store in an airtight container or ziplock bag. Makes 15 cups mix.
Brownies:
| 2 1/4 cup | Brownie mix |
| 1/4 cup | water |
| 1/4 cup | oil |
| 2 | eggs--beaten |
| 1 tsp. | vanilla extract |
| 1/2 cup | nuts--optional |
Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan. Beat wet ingredients with a whisk then add to the brownie mix. Stir with a spoon until smooth, don't beat it. Stir in nuts if desired. Pour into the prepared pan and bake 30 minutes or until edges separate from the sides of the pan. Serve with frosting if desired, or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Easy Fruit Syrup
Heat jelly or jam in microwave or in a pan on the stove. Add a little water or apple juice to make it thin.
Maple Syrup
| 2 cups | sugar or 1 cup white + 1 cup brown |
| 1 cup | water |
Boil for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add:
| 1/2 tsp | mapeleine extract |
Nauvoo Syrup
| 1 cube | butter |
| 1 cup | granulated sugar |
| 1/2 cup | yogurt (strawberry is really good) or buttermilk |
BOIL 1 minute (I usually go a little longer, so it really caramelizes)
| 1/2 tsp | baking soda |
| 1 tsp | vanilla |
Hot Pockets
Refrigerator rolls or biscuits fillings such as tuna, chicken salad pepperoni, cheese and pizza sauce or just cheese.
For each pocket, take one slice or biscuit from each tube and slightly flatten and stretch. Add fillings. Flatten another slice, then place on top of the filling. Seal the edge of the 2 biscuits together by pressing with a fork, or making a thumb print, or rolling the edge of the bottom biscuit onto the top biscuit. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees.
For each pocket, take one slice or biscuit from each tube and slightly flatten and stretch. Add fillings. Flatten another slice, then place on top of the filling. Seal the edge of the 2 biscuits together by pressing with a fork, or making a thumb print, or rolling the edge of the bottom biscuit onto the top biscuit. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees.
Open Faced Grilled Sandwiches
Place 1 slice bread with cheese or filling on it on the rack in a preheated oven--set to broil. Place a cookie sheet under the bread to catch spills. Broil 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted. Watch carefully so as not to burn it. Pull the rack in and out with mits to prevent burning yourself!
Toad in a Hole Sandwiches
Butter 1 slice of bread. Cut a 2 1/2 inch circle out of the center with a glass or cookie cutter. Place the bread butter side down in a preheated skillet. Crack a egg into the hole of the bread. Cook for several minutes, salt and pepper, and turn over to cook the other side. Cook the circular bread "lid" also. Serve with the "lid" placed on top of the egg. Don't ask why it's called "Toad in a Hole" I don't know!
Grilled Sandwiches
Butter 2 slices of bread. Place butter side down in a non-stick skillet. Place sliced cheese, and or tuna salad, or chicken salad on the bread. Top the cheese or meat with another slice of buttered bread-butter side up. Fry on medium heat until golden brown, then flip and brown the other side. Serve warm with tomato soup, or salad.
Bean Dip
Layer the following:
refried beans-heated through
salsa
cheddar cheese, grated
sliced avacados or guacamoli
sour cream mixed with dry taco seasoning
diced tomatos
sliced olives
chopped green onion
Serve with corn chips to dip with. ENJOY!
refried beans-heated through
salsa
cheddar cheese, grated
sliced avacados or guacamoli
sour cream mixed with dry taco seasoning
diced tomatos
sliced olives
chopped green onion
Serve with corn chips to dip with. ENJOY!
Jazzed Up Ramen Chicken Soup
Prepare 2 packages as directed on wrapper.
Add to the boiling water:
Give the egg a few minutes to cook, and then cut through it with a sharp knife to make small pieces.
For a chinese soup, and soy sauce to taste.
This is kind of cheating cooking, but ramen is cheap, and fast, and jazzed up it tastes pretty good! Mom's Chinese noodles were similar but made with spaghetti noodles and real chicken and broth. This is 10 times faster!!
Add to the boiling water:
| 2 eggs--just crack them over the pot |
| 1 small can of chicken including the broth/ or chicken left overs |
| 1 green onion chopped. |
Give the egg a few minutes to cook, and then cut through it with a sharp knife to make small pieces.
For a chinese soup, and soy sauce to taste.
This is kind of cheating cooking, but ramen is cheap, and fast, and jazzed up it tastes pretty good! Mom's Chinese noodles were similar but made with spaghetti noodles and real chicken and broth. This is 10 times faster!!
Pizza Dough
| 1 cup | warm water--not hot but cozy warm |
| 1 1/2 tsp | dry yeast |
| 1 tsp | sugar |
| 1 tsp | salt |
| 2 tbs. | oil |
| 2-3 cups | flour |
Dissolve yeast in the warm water. Add the rest of the ingredients- start with 2 cups of flour. Stir with a spoon until too difficult to mix. Then turn out onto floured surface and knead, adding more flour until a slightly stiff dough is formed. Knead until smooth. Place in greased bowl, then flip over to leave a film of oil on the dough. Cover with a damp towel and let rise 15 minutes to one hour. Grease pizza pan well, and after punching down dough, pat and roll onto a pizza pan. Top as desired. Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 15 minutes, until crust is brown and cheese is bubbly and melted.
Easy Pizza
Make as many as you want, but have the following ingredients
English muffins
spaghetti sauce
mozzarella cheese
cheddar cheese
Choose from the following toppings:
pepperoni slices
canadian bacon
lunch meat
olives, pineapple, tomatos etc.
Split open the muffins and spread with spaghetti sauce. Top with the cheeses, then the meat. Add the other toppings after baking for best flavor. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 4-6 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and melted. Watch them carefully
Variation:
Use french bread cut lengthwise in half or in thirds, and top as above.
English muffins
spaghetti sauce
mozzarella cheese
cheddar cheese
Choose from the following toppings:
pepperoni slices
canadian bacon
lunch meat
olives, pineapple, tomatos etc.
Split open the muffins and spread with spaghetti sauce. Top with the cheeses, then the meat. Add the other toppings after baking for best flavor. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 4-6 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and melted. Watch them carefully
Variation:
Use french bread cut lengthwise in half or in thirds, and top as above.
Quesadillas
Make as many as you want, but have the following ingredients available to use.
flour torillas
refried beans
cheese
salsa
Optional:
Chicken or beef-cooked
peppers-saute'd
onions-saute'd
green onions
Spread refried beans over tortillas, then top with cheese. Add optional ingredients as desired. Add a second tortilla as a top. Fry the tortilla in an ungreased hot skillet for 2-3 minutes. Turn and brown the flipped side. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream etc.
flour torillas
refried beans
cheese
salsa
Optional:
Chicken or beef-cooked
peppers-saute'd
onions-saute'd
green onions
Spread refried beans over tortillas, then top with cheese. Add optional ingredients as desired. Add a second tortilla as a top. Fry the tortilla in an ungreased hot skillet for 2-3 minutes. Turn and brown the flipped side. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa, sour cream etc.
Snack Cake--has No Eggs, No Milk! CHEAP!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix the dry ingredients REALLY well in an ungreased square cake pan. Make sure that soda and salt is evenly distributed. Make 3 holes in the flour. In each hole put the following:
Pour over all the ingredients:
Stir well with a fork until blended. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
| 1 1/2 cup | flour |
| 1 cup | sugar |
| 3 tbs. | cocoa |
| 1 tsp. | soda |
| 1/2 tsp. | salt |
Mix the dry ingredients REALLY well in an ungreased square cake pan. Make sure that soda and salt is evenly distributed. Make 3 holes in the flour. In each hole put the following:
| 6 tbs. | oil |
| 1 tbs. | vinegar |
| 1 tbs. | vanilla |
Pour over all the ingredients:
| 1 cup | water |
Stir well with a fork until blended. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Easy Chicken Casserole
| 1 can | can mushroom soup |
| 1 can | can cream of chicken soup |
| 1 package | package onion soup mix, or 2 tablespoons dried onions |
| 1 cup | rice |
| 1 1/2 cup | milk |
| 2-3 cups | cooked chicken (or canned) |
Combine all ingredients in a large casserole dish. Add 1 tsp. rosemary and 1/2 tsp. seasoned pepper if using plain onions. Bake covered for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
No Bake Peanut Butter Drop Cookies
| 1 cube | margarine |
| 1 1/2 cup | granulated sugar |
| 1/2 cup | milk |
Boil for one minute.
Add:
| 1/2 cup | peanut butter |
| 1/2 tsp. | vanilla |
| 4 cups | Quick oats |
Drop by teaspoon full onto wax paper. Let cool to harden.
Sugar Crumb Breakfast Cake
Cake
Crumb Topping
Mix dry ingredients. Cut butter in to the mixture until crumbly.
Combine the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl blend the next 5 ingredients, until soft and creamy. Add the dry ingredients, and blend just until everything is mixed, but slightly lumpy. Spoon into an 8" round, microwaveable dish. Top with crumb topping. Bake uncovered in microwave for 5 minutes. If no turn table, turn dish after 2 1/2 minutes. Don't over cook, but center should be firm to the touch.
| 1 1/4 cup | flour |
| 1 1/4 tsp | baking powder |
| 1/4 tsp. | salt |
| 1/4 cup | butter or margarine softened |
| 2/3 cup | sugar |
| 1 | egg |
| 1/3 cup | milk |
| 1 tsp | vanilla |
Crumb Topping
Mix dry ingredients. Cut butter in to the mixture until crumbly.
| 1/4 cup | flour |
| 2 tbs. | powdered sugar-preferrably |
| 1/2 tsp. | cinnamon |
| 3 tbs. | butter |
| 1/4 cup | nuts if desired |
| 1/4 cup | coconut if desired |
Combine the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl blend the next 5 ingredients, until soft and creamy. Add the dry ingredients, and blend just until everything is mixed, but slightly lumpy. Spoon into an 8" round, microwaveable dish. Top with crumb topping. Bake uncovered in microwave for 5 minutes. If no turn table, turn dish after 2 1/2 minutes. Don't over cook, but center should be firm to the touch.
Easy Hot Fudge
| 1/2 cup | butter or margarine |
| 1 cup | sugar |
| 1/3 cup | cocoa powder |
| 1/4 cup | milk |
| pinch | salt |
| 1/2 tsp. | vanilla |
Melt the butter in a small sauce pan. Add the other ingredients. Bring to a boil and boil one minute. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Serve warm over icecream, or pour over a cake as frosting. It doesn't store well-it granulates, so eat it all up!
Easy Baked Chicken
| 12 oz. | box stuffing mix |
| 4 | chicken breasts |
| 1 can | mushroom soup |
| 1/3 cup | sour cream |
Prepare stuffing as indicated on package. Place chicken in baking dish. Mix soup with sour cream and pour over chicken breasts. Top with stuffing, cover with foil. Bake at 375 for 35 minutes, or until chicken is white all the way through.
Serve with rice and a side dish of vegetables.
Orange Julius
| 2 | cups of milk |
| 1/2 can | orange juice |
| 1 tsp. | vanilla |
| 1/4 cup | sugar |
| 10 to 12 | icecubes |
Put all ingredients into the blender with lid. Blend for 10-20 seconds. Pour into cups and enjoy.
Chex Muddy Buddies
| 9 cups | Chex cereal (any variety) |
| 1 bag | semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup) |
| 1/2 cup | peanut butter |
| 1/4 cup | butter or margarine |
| 1 tsp | vanilla |
| 1 1/2 c. | powdered sugar |
Measure cereal into large bowl; set aside. Microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in 1-quart microwavable bowl uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth., Stir in vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon plastic food-storage bag; add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Yield: 9 cups
Reduced-Fat Recipe: Decrease chocolate chips to 3/4 cup; omit butter and vanilla
Rice Krispy Treats
Melt together:
Add:
Stir until melted. Pour over 6 cups rice crispies. Mix and press into a 9 x 13" buttered pan.
| 1/8 c. | butter |
| 1/8 c. | peanut butter |
Add:
| 4 c. | mini marshmallows |
Stir until melted. Pour over 6 cups rice crispies. Mix and press into a 9 x 13" buttered pan.
Waffle Cookies
| 1 c. | butter |
| 3/4 c. | cocoa |
| 1 1/2 c. | sugar |
| 2 c. | flour |
| 2 tsp. | vanilla |
| 4 | eggs |
| dash | salt |
Bake for 1 minute on preheaten waffle iron. Makes 4 dozen. Okay--missionaries probably won't have a waffle iron, but I wonder if they--the cookies, could be fried?! Comments anyone?
Tex-Mex Dip
| 1 # | hamburger |
| 1/2 cup | chopped onion |
| 1/4 cup | ketchup |
| 1 can | kidney beans, undrained |
| 1 tbs. | chili powder |
Brown the hambuger and onion. Add the ketchup, beans and chili powder. Heat until bubbly. Pour into serving dish. Top with grated cheese, sour cream, green pepper, tomato, green onion, and sliced olives. Serve with tortilla chips and salza.
Tater Tot Surprise
| 1 lb | frozen tater tots |
| 1 can | cream of mushroom soup |
| 1/3 can | milk |
| 2 tbs. | dried onions |
| 1 can | tuna fish, drained |
| 1-2 cups | grated cheddar cheese |
Spread frozen tater tots in a oblong cake pan or dripper. Mix Mix together soup, milk, onion, and tuna in a small bowl. Pour over tatertots. Top with grated cheese. Bake at 350 * for 25 min.
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