Cook Well, Eat Much, Enjoy Often!

Apple Dessert

2010-06-30T06:00:00.000-07:00

ALL I CAN SAY IS AMAZING!!!!

you will love this dessert, I serve mine with vanilla ice cream

2 Granny Smith Apples

2 cans Crescent Rolls

2 Sticks Butter

1 ½ Cups Sugar

1 ½ tsp Vanilla

Cinnamon and Sugar

1 can of Mountain Dew

Peal and slice apples into 8 pieces. Un-roll crescent rolls and with each triangle roll and apple slice up place in 9x13 greased baking dish. Melt butter and mix in sugar and vanilla, once mixed pour over wrapped apples. Then sprinkle whole thing with cinnamon and sugar. Pour mountain dew just around the edges of pan.

Cover and bake in a 350* oven for 30-40 min

Chicken and Dressing

2010-06-29T06:00:00.000-07:00

Chicken and Dressing

Cook 4 chicken breasts and cube

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can cream of celery soup

1 cup sour cream

mix with chicken

Place in buttered 9x13 inch pan. Pour one box of seasoned dressing over this. Drizzle 1/2 cup melted margarine over dressing cubes, cover with foil. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

Chicken, Broccoli, Cheese Casserole

2010-06-28T06:00:00.000-07:00

So Quick and Easy....

1-2 (depending on size) cooked chicken breast, chopped

1 10.5-oz can cream of chicken

3 cups cooked rice (you might want more or less depending on how much "filler" you like in your casserole)

2 cups cooked broccoli, chopped (fresh or frozen works, but I like fresh the best)

1/2 cup shredded cheese (whichever kind of cheese you like, coby jack is our favorite)

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil the rice first, according to package directions, because this takes the longest (unless you use minute rice.) Cook the chicken breast however you'd like (I usually boil them with salt and pepper.) Chop broccoli to bite sized pieces and steam or boil it. Chop the chicken finely and mix with the can of cream of chicken soup. Pour the cooked rice into a 13 X 9 pan, spread evenly. Spread chicken/soup mixture over the rice. Spread broccoli over the chicken/soup mixture. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Place in 350 degree oven for 5-10 minutes, until it is warmed through and the cheese is melted.

Scrumptious Swiss Oats

2010-06-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

1 1/2 cups oats

1 1/4 cups milk (I use soy milk)

2 T. honey

1/2 t. cinnamon

Stir together in a large bowl and allow to soak in refrigerator, covered, overnight. Top with chopped fresh fruit, dried fruit, and nuts.

I'm Back

2010-06-26T12:59:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the long absence life sure does get in the way when you have three small kids....I will work my hardest to keep this blog updated with fun new recipes for you all to try! My goal for the next few post are quick and simple recipes so you aren't in your kitchen all night long. So with that said.....

COOK EAT AND ENJOY!!!

Taco Baked Buns

2010-06-26T12:50:00.000-07:00

I made this for my kids the other night all I can say is it was a big hit....and can I say EASY!!!! Really I loved this one.

1 lb. hamburger, cooked with salt, pepper, onion powder

1 can black beans

1 can diced tomatoes

1 small can tomato sauce

1/2 pkg. taco seasoning

Cook together all ingredients and spread on buns or French bread, then sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for 5 min. at 350 degrees (until cheese is toasted).

I topped mine with fresh lettuce and more tomatoes sour cream and salsa. Another thing you can add before you bake is corn. I try to sneak in as many veggies as possible for my kids.

Cranberry Pear Salad

2009-10-08T17:46:00.000-07:00

For some reason I really enjoy this salad in the fall time. But don't get me wrong it is good any time of the year.

It is hearty, flavorful, sweet and salty...an all around great mix!

The other night I served it with some Italian Grilled Chicken...gotta get in some grilling while it is still do-able.

INGREDIENTS:
1 Large Head, Green Leaf or Romaine Lettuce {or bagged works just as well!!!}
1/2 Cup Craisins
1 Pear, Cubed
1 Apple, Cubed
1 Cup Swiss Cheese, Shredded
1 Cup Cashews

Dressing:
1/2 Cup Sugar
2 teaspoons Chopped Onions, or dehydrated
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds
1/3 Cup Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2/3 Cup Olive Oil

DIRECTIONS:
Mix all salad ingredients together.

Pour the needed amount of dressing over the top.

ENJOY!

My Cooking/Baking Switch...

2009-10-08T16:51:00.000-07:00

...has been flipped back ON!

I think

between the busy-ness of motherhood

the HEAT and speed of summer,

cooking/baking/eating at home was definitely put on the back burner!

But I'm feeling the need for some good home cookin'!

{Thank you seasons...for changing and inspiring me...I know my husband thanks you too!}

Recipes to follow!

Black Bean Salsa

2009-05-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS:

1 Can Black Beans, Drained & Rinsed

1 Can Whole Kernel Corn, Drained

1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced

1 Green Bell Pepper, Diced

5-8 Green Onions, Chopped

A Handful of Cilantro, Chopped

1/3 Bottle of Newman's Own Olive Oil & Vinegar Dressing

DIRECTIONS:

In a bowl combine black beans, corn, peppers, onions & cilantro.

Pour dressing over the mixture and stir together.

Serve with Tortilla Chips.

Grilled Peaches

2009-05-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

I love fresh fruit in the summer time and love a sweet treat now and then.

Peaches
Cinnimon and Sugar

Vanilla Ice Cream

Butter

Brown Sugar

Whipped Cream
I make sure my grill is sprayed with Pam of any other grill spray you may like. I cut my peaches in half and take out the pit out. Then coat them with butter, cinimon and sugar and place them upside down on your grill for 10-15 min ( or until nice and hot, also soft) Place in a bowl and top with Vanilla Ice Cream. Sprinkle with brown sugar and add whip cream if you like. It is a little twist on peach cobbler but you don't have to turn you oven on in the hot summer months

Bacon & Corn Chowder

2009-05-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS:

4-5 Potatoes, Peeled & Cubed {1"}

Water

1 Lb. Pre-Cooked Bacon

4 Cans Evaporated Milk

2 Tablespoons Minced Onion

2 Cans Corn, Drained

Salt & Pepper {To Taste}

1 teaspoon Dill

3/4 teaspoon Coriander

1 teaspoon Parsley

1 teaspoon Thyme

DIRECTIONS:

Place cubed potatoes in a large soup pan & cover with water.

Add Salt.

Bring to a boil, turn down to medium & boil until soft {about 20-30 min.}

Combine potatoes & water with evaporated milk, minced onion, corn & spices.

{I like to drain the potatoes first, reserving the water that the potatoes boiled in. Once I have all the other ingredients in, I add the water until I am happy with the consistency. Usually using about half of the water.}

Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook bacon in microwave until desired crispness.

Use scissors to cut into 1/2" bars.

Add bacon either just before serving, or small amounts in individual bowls.

Taco Soup

2009-05-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb. Hamburger

1/2-1 Onion, Chopped

2 Large Cans Cut & Diced Tomatoes

{I use petite diced tomatoes}

1 Tall Can Tomato Sauce

2 Cans Kidney Beans, Undrained

1 Packet Taco Seasoning

1 Can Corn, Undrained

Shredded Cheese

Sour Cream

Corn or Tortilla Chips

Chopped Green Onions

DIRECTIONS:

Brown hamburger with onion, in a soup pot.

Drain.

Combine everything else with hamburger.

Simmer 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Serve with cheese, sour cream, green onions & chips on top!

Oriental Chicken Salad

2009-05-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS:

2 Tablespoons Butter {or Margarine}

1 Package {3 oz.} Oriental-flavor ramen noodle soup mix

2 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds

1/4 Cup Sugar

1/4 Cup White Vinegar

1 Tablespoon Sesame {or Vegetable} Oil

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 Cups Cooked Chicken, Chopped

1/4 Cup Dry-Roasted Peanuts {if desired}

4 Medium Green Onions, Sliced {1/4 Cup}

1 Bag {16 oz.} Coleslaw Mix

1 Can {11 oz.} Mandarin Orange Segments, Drained

DIRECTIONS:

Melt Butter in a skillet, over medium heat.

Stir in seasoning packet from soup mix.

Break block of noodles into bite-size pieces over skillet; sitr into butter mixture.

Cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in sesame seeds.

Cook about 2 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until noodles are golden brown; remove from heat.

Mix sugar, vinegar, oil & pepper in a large bowl.

Add noodle mixture and remaining ingredients; toss.

Quick & Easy Chicken Noodle Soup

2009-05-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS:

1 Tablespoon Olive or Canola Oil

2 Celery Stalks, Finely Chopped

1 Shallot, Finely Chopped

3 Cans {6 Cups} Chicken Stock

1/2 teaspoon White Wine Vinegar

2 Carrots, Finely Chopped

Angel Hair Pasta {2 dime size bunches}

1 Can Chicken, Drained {12 oz}

3 Sprigs Parsley/Or Dried Parsley

Salt & Pepper {to taste}

DIRECTIONS:

Heat olive oil in pan on medium heat.

Add shallot and celery. Saute for 5 minutes.

Deglaze pan with chicken stock.

Add vinegar, carrots, pasta, and chicken.

Add salt & pepper to taste.

Simmer on low heat until vegetables and pasta done.

Add parsley just before serving.

Grilled Greek Chicken Kabobs

2009-05-19T08:00:00.000-07:00

1/2 cup KRAFT Greek Vinaigrette Dressing
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into small wedges
1 lemon, halved
MIX dressing and mayo; pour into large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag. Turn bag over several times to evenly coat chicken with dressing mixture. Refrigerate 20 min. or up to 2 hours to marinate.
HEAT grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard bag and marinade. Thread chicken and onions alternately onto skewers. GRILL 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, place lemon, cut-sides down, on grill grate next to kabobs. Squeeze lemon juice over kabobs just before serving.
*Kraft Recipe

Lemon Drop Candy Cookies

2009-05-18T08:00:00.000-07:00

{This recipe comes to you by request of my cousin Leah.

Unfortunately I don't have a picture of the cookies just yet, but when I get one, I will post it too!}

INGREDIENTS:
2 Cups Sugar

1 1/2 Cups Butter Flavor Crisco

3 Large Eggs

2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract

1 Tablespoon Lemon Extract

4 Cups Flour

1 Tablespoon Baking Soda

1 Tablespoon Baking Powder

1 Tablespoon Salt

Finely Chopped Lemon Zest from 1 Lemon

1 {6 oz} Package Lemon Drop Cookies, Crushed

{Glaze Ingredients}

1 Cup Powdered Sugar

Juice of 1 Lemon

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350*.

In mixing bowl cream sugar, shortening, and eggs.

Add extracts.

In separate bowl mix together dry ingredients.

Stir dry ingredients, lemon zest and crushed lemon drops into wet mixture.

Roll into 1 inch balls, flatten slightly and bake on parchment lined (or cooking spray) baking sheet for 10-12 minutes.

Let cookies cool slightly on pan for 1-2 minutes.

Transfer to cooling racks.

Make glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice.

Then brush lightly over cookie tops.

Let cookies cool completely.

Mexican {or Seven} Layer Dip

2009-05-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

Mexican {or Seven} Layer Dip

Layer in order on Tray or in a pan:

1 Can Refried Beans

2 Avacados

{Mashed with lemon or lime juice, salt & pepper to taste...to make quacamole}

1 16 Oz Carton Sour Cream

1 Small Can Sliced Olives

1 Bunch Green Onions, Chopped

2 Tomatoes, Chopped

{salt & pepper the tomatoes}

2 Cups Grated Cheese

Serve with Tortilla Chips or Doritos.

Grilled Corn Salad

2009-05-16T08:00:00.000-07:00

3/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, divided
1/4 cup yellow mustard
4 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
1/2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed, quartered and cooked
1 jicama, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
HEAT grill to low heat.
MIX 1/4 cup dressing and mustard in shallow dish until well blended. Add corn; turn to evenly coat. Transfer corn to grill; reserve dressing mixture. GRILL corn 15 to 20 min. or until tender, turning and brushing occasionally with reserved dressing mixture. Remove corn from grill; cool. Cut corn from cobs; place in large bowl. ADD beans, jicama, tomatoes, basil and remaining dressing; mix well.

How to Remove Corn Kernels from the Cob Cut off the tip from the cob to flatten the end. Stand the cob upright on the flat end. Using a very sharp knife, cut downward, removing 3 or 4 rows of corn at a time.

SubstituteFor a flavor boost, substitute GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard for the yellow mustard

*Kraft Recipe

Asian Honey BBQ Chicken Drummettes

2009-05-15T20:00:00.000-07:00

Asian Honey BBQ Chicken Drummettes
1 cup KRAFT Honey Barbecue Sauce
4-1/2 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
16 chicken drummettes (about 1-1/2 lb.) I have also used chicken strips or basted chicken breast for a healthier choice PREHEAT greased grill to medium heat. Mix barbecue sauce, soy sauce, ginger and garlic powder. GRILL chicken 15 min. or until cooked through, turning and brushing occasionally with the barbecue sauce mixture. Serve with additional barbecue sauce, if desired.
*Kraft Recipe

Barbecue Ranch Chicken Salad

2009-05-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

Grill 2-3 chicken breasts and cut into strips or shred)
1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
1 pkg. (10 oz.) mixed salad greens
1 large tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 cup sliced red onions
1/2 cup KRAFT Ranch Dressing (I like to make my dressing from the pkg.)
1/2 cup KRAFT Natural Sharp Cheddar Cheese Crumbles
COOK chicken and barbecue sauce in large skillet on medium-high heat until heated through, stirring occasionally. TOSS greens with chicken, tomatoes and onions in large bowl.
TOP with dressing and cheese.
*Kraft Recipe

Lemonade Stand Pie

2009-05-13T14:37:00.000-07:00

1/3 cup COUNTRY TIME Lemonade Flavor Drink Mix
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1 HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust (6 oz.)

PLACE drink mix in large bowl. Add water; stir until mix is dissolved. Add ice cream. Beat with electric mixer on low speed until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Freeze, if necessary, until mixture is thick enough to mound.
SPOON into crust. FREEZE at least 4 hours or overnight until firm. Remove from freezer 15 min. before serving. Let stand at room temperature until pie can easily be cut. Store leftover pie in freezer.

Makes: 8 servings

*Kraft Recipe

Summer Salad

2009-04-09T09:53:00.000-07:00

Strawberry's

Jack Cheese

Candy walnuts

Spring Mix Salad

Spinach Salad

You can slice you jack cheese into thin strips or you can grate it your choice, slice your strawberry's. Add your strawberry's and cheese right before you serve so the strawberry's don't make your salad soggy

How to make candy Walnuts:

Take 1/2 cup powdered sugar and one bag chopped walnuts. Put the powdered sugar in a pot and turn you stove top to medium heat and melt down once all melted add your chopped walnuts and coat. Place on a well greased cookie sheet and let cool. I have kids so I place the pan in the oven so that I don't have to worry about them touching the cookie sheet because it does get really hot. Let cool completely then break into small pieces to top on your salad.

Dressing

1 cup Canola Oil

1/2 cup Red Wine Vinegar

3/4 cup sugar

2 Cloves Garlic

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/2 tsp. Paprika

1/4 tsp. Pepper

Tips

I have also added pears and kiwi this brings just a little more color and taste great!

Pasta Alla Principessa

2009-04-04T18:00:00.000-07:00

{This is a recipe that Chris and I both got in our Foods class in High School!!! I remember liking in then...and it has become a family favorite since! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!}

INGREDIENTS:
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 Tablespoon Minced Onion
8 oz Sliced Mushrooms
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/2 Lb Ham, Cut into Thin Strips
1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, Chopped
{If you don't have fresh...Dried works just as well!}
1 Lb Penne or Mostaccioli Pasta
1/2 Pint Whipping Cream
1 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

DIRECTIONS:
Melt butter in a skillet on medium heat.
Add onion and saute until soft and white.
Add mushrooms and garlic salt. When mushrooms are done, stir in the ham and parsley. Remove the skillet from the stove.
Cook the pasta {while mushrooms are sauteing} and drain completely.
Return the pasta to its pot on medium-high heat.
Pour the cream over the pasta.
Stir the pasta until the cream begins to bubble.
Add 3/4 cup of the cheese, blend well and remove the pot from the heat.
Stir in the ham mixture, holding some back for topping.
Put the pasta in a serving dish, scraping cream from the sides of the pan {you won't want to lose any}.
Sprinkle the pasta with remaining cheese and arrange the ham topping in the center.
Garnish the pasta with parsley.

Kinda Failed at that Goal...

2009-04-04T16:34:00.000-07:00

Well...I still have stuff waiting to be posted... Didn't do so hot at my last goal of being on top of it. But I intend to get on top of it and stay on top of posting so that we can continue to provide you with new recipe ideas. So here I go.

Happy Cooking!

Cafe Rio Pork

2009-02-17T14:44:00.000-08:00

So all of you who know what Cafe Rio is you will love the fallowing recipes....I first will do the pork then the rice then to fallow the dressing! I hope you enjoy. (if you are not a pork fan you can use chicken)

Pork

Pork(one to two medium pork roasts best place to buy is Costco)

place in crock pot

In a bowl mix-

2 cups Pic ante Sauce (mild)

1 cup Brown Sugar

1 can Coke

Cook for 6 hours on high heat.

Then take out pork and shred with fork

At this point I take and dump the sauce that pork was cooking in all day and make a fresh new batch.(you don't have to do this)

Place pork back into crock pot and pour sauce back over pork and continue to cook for 2 hours

I like to buy the fresh tortillas at Costco that you can cook I sprinkle a little cheese on tortillas then serve with rice and beans.

Just so you know this freezes very well so if it makes to much for those of you with small families just place it in a freezer air tight bag and save it for a later date.

Rice

1 1/2 cups Rice

1 c. Chicken Broth

1/2 cup Lemon Juice

2 squirts Lime Juice

Place all liquids into a glass measuring cup and finish with water tell you make 3 cups total.

Place liquid and rice into sauce pan and bring to a boil making sure to

stir once or twice. Once at a boil turn to low to simmer and cover let simmer for 14 min so not lift lid!

Let stand for 5 min then ready to serve.

Dressing

1 cup Mayo

1/2 cups Butter Milk

1 pkg Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing(dry)

2 Cloves Garlic

1 Cups cilantro

3 Timoteo's (green tomato's)

Place all ingredients into your food processor tell rich and creamy

Tater-Tot Casserole {Crock Pot}

2009-02-13T12:00:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS:

1 {32 oz} Bag Frozen Tater Tots

1 {8 oz} Can Chicken, Drained

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Pepper

1 {14 1/2 oz} Can Green Beans, Drained

1 {10 3/4 oz} Can Cream of Mushroom Soup, Condensed

1 Tablespoon Dried Onion

1/2 Cup Milk

1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese, Grated

DIRECTIONS:

Pour bag of frozen tater tots on bottom of greased crock pot.

In separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients except cheese and pour over potatoes.

Cover and cook on hig heat 3 hours or low heat 4 1/2-5 hours.

Half an hour before serving, sprinkle grated cheese over the top.

Makes 4-6 servings.

{You could also use tuna instead of chicken, if you wanted to.}

Chicken & Black Bean Burritos

2009-02-10T17:45:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS:

1 {15 oz} Can Black Beans, Drained & Rinsed

4 Green Onions, Chopped

1 Tablespoon Lemon or Lime Juice

1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder

{use less chili powder if you aren't wanting a little kick in your burrito}

1/4 teaspoon Ground Pepper

2 Seasoned Chicken Breasts, Baked & Sliced

1/2 Lb. Pepper Jack Cheese, Grated

{this cheese also adds a kick...so use another white cheese (monterey or colby?) if you don't want heat}

6 Medium-sized Tortillas

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 350*.

In a small bowl combine black beans, green onions, lemon or lime juice,

and all of the above spices.

Set out 6 squares of foil and lay a tortilla on each.

Put 1/6th of the cheese in a line near the edge of the tortilla.

Top with 1/6th of the chicken and 1/6th of the black bean mixture.

Roll up the burrito, making sure to tuck in the ends, and wrap in foil.

Bake 15-20 minutes, enough for the cheese to melt.

Top with sour cream, salsa, lettuce and tomatoes. {If you want...}

{Or you can enjoy them just the way they are...we put something different on them every time we have them. You could use any other mexican toppings that you desire too!}

{I must give credit where credit is due...this recipe came from on of my college roommates...Cindi! Thanks!}

Fell off the Food Blog Bandwagon!

2009-02-10T17:33:00.000-08:00

So I guess you could say that we have fallen off the Food Blog Bandwagon.

SORRY!

I can't tell you how many pictures I have waiting on my desktop or even in the post edits...WAITING to be finished and posted!

We hope to get back with it and post our recipes...despite what you see {or don't see for that matter} WE DO STILL COOK and have MORE RECIPES!

{I know I have at least one request for a cookie recipe...I am going to try and make them so I can have a picture with my recipe and that will be coming soon. If there are any other requests...let us know and we will do our best to put them on!}

Thanks for hanging in there with us!

Keep Cooking and Enjoy!

Basic Cheese Ball

2009-01-11T16:00:00.000-08:00

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz. Cream Cheese

1 Cup Shredded Mild Cheddar

2 teaspoons Dried Minced Onion

2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

Salt & Pepper {to taste}

1/2 Cup Pecans {Chopped}

DIRECTIONS:

Mix all ingredients together {except for chopped pecans}.

Shape into a ball.

{MY TIP: I just wear rubber gloves, and then use my hands to roll it into a ball! Quickest way, and easiest clean up!}

Roll in pecans.

Refrigerate. Serve...and try not to eat it all in one sitting!

A FEW THINGS/TIPS/ETC...

~Since this is a BASIC Cheese Ball recipe...it is really easy to adjust ingredients to change the flavor, or add different ingredients to pump it up! For example you can add any fresh herbs...or change the cheese...or the nuts for that matter. Use your imagination!

~I use whatever cheese I have on hand...which is usually Monterey Jack.

~I serve this Basic Cheese Ball with Craisins on the side. Put a little bit of the cheese ball and then a few craisins on top...YUMMY!

Hope you enjoy!

Pumpkin Pancakes and Syrup

2008-11-05T20:16:00.000-08:00

2 TBS Sugar

2 Cups Flour

4 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Cinnamon

4 Eggs

2 cups Milk

1 Cup Pumpkin

4 TBS Canola Oil
Put all dry ingredient into a zip lock bag and shake until mixed well. separate egg whites form yokes and whip egg whites in till they form soft peeks set aside. In a bowl put all wet ingredients including egg yokes and mix well. Then add dry ingredient and continue to mix. Fold in egg whites(this gives you a nice fluffy pancake. Cook on a griddle or pan until golden brown

Serve with homemade syrup and whipped cream.

Syrup

1 1/2 Cups Apple Cider(you can use apple juice)

1 Cup Brown Sugar

1 Cup Corn Syrup

4 TBS Butter

1 tsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp.Cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

Put all ingredient into a pan and Bring to a Boil on you stove top , continue to boil until you reach desired thickness.

Pumpkin Seeds

2008-11-05T19:40:00.000-08:00

Megan and I for the past three years have carved pumpkins as a Hart, Stott Family Tradition. Last year Megan decided to try out a recipe she found and made really good pumpkin seeds and shared with us. Well my husband got hooked so this year we started an after Halloween Tradition of doing pumpkin seeds with all the pumpkin guts. We both enjoyed trying out all our flavor experiments.

Pumpkin seeds

Butter
Seeds

Any flavors you want to try.

This year we did Hot salt, Cinnamon and Sugar, Pickle, BBQ and Salt.

First off you want to clean all the orange gunk off of the pumpkin seed and set them a side in a thin layer to dry out completely. Melt some butter in a pan, we used three sticks of butter for 8 gutted pumpkins. Once the butter is melted dump all your seeds into the butter(after they have dried out) and let them hang out for a minute.

You will want to cover your cookie sheet with parchment paper then take a cup or two and mix the flavoring that you want in a bowl with you butter covered pumpkin seeds. After they are well seasoned and fully covered dump them out onto your cookie sheet in a thin layer. At this point you can sprinkle more seasoning if desired. Place them in the oven making sure to check on them every ten min, and stirring them around.

For the Pickle ones we used the juice from our favorite Pickle jar and let them marinate for 45 min(next year we might let them marinate over night to intensify the flavor) then spread them out onto the cookie sheet. The pickle ones browned up fairly fast so keep an good eye on them.

The BBQ we are going to try a different way next year our advice don't use liquid BBQ sauce maybe just try a dry rub or BBQ seasoning.

Oven temp is 400*

Bake for about 30 min or until golden brown and crispy.

Enjoy this Yummy Fall treat! Its a Family Favorite and my kids love them!

Great Grandma Nell's Cinnamon Buns

2008-10-26T14:31:00.000-07:00

2 yeast cakes

1 cup Milk

1 Cup Lukewarm water

1 Tbs sugar

7 Cups sifted flour

10 Tbs. shortening

1/2 cups sugar

3 eggs

1/2 tsp. salt

Dissolve yeast and 1 Tbs sugar in warm water and add 3 c flour and beat add shortening and 1/2 sup sugar and eggs then beat until smooth then add remaining flour milk and salt until mixed well roll in to golf sized balls then roll the ball into butter and cinnamon sugar mixture place into a grease bunt pan and let rise 2 hours

Bake at 350* for 30 minutes

Make a frosted icing with powdered sugar milk and vanilla and pour over the cinnamon buns while still warm.

Graham Cracker "Conference" Muffins

2008-10-10T22:00:00.000-07:00

When it comes to TRADITIONS...it seems like FOOD is present more often then not!

That is especially true of this recipe in my family.

Every General Conference Sunday my mom prepares a Breakfast/Brunch in between the two sessions. This tradition actually started when my mom was in college. She and her roommates every conference would make graham cracker muffins and cheese eggs. And now for 31 years my mom has continued this tradition. I love it! Our breakfast comes with the graham cracker muffins, cheese eggs, bacon and sausage, and a cold glass of OJ!

What a fun tradition, and good time to be together and enjoy food and inspiration!

Graham Cracker "Conference" Muffins

INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup Sugar

1 1/2 Cups Flour

6 Graham Crackers, Crushed {6 FULL grahams}

3 teaspoons Baking Powder

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1/4 Cup Shortening

1 Egg

1 Cup Milk

DIRECTIONS:

Combine dry ingredients.

Cut shortening into dry ingredients with pastry cutter {or 2 knives}.

Add eggs and milk and mix only until combined.

Fill muffin tins with baking papers, or grease muffin tins.

Fill cups 2/3rds full.

Bake at 350* for 15-18 minutes.

{I hope you can enjoy this recipe as much as it has been for the past 31 years!}

Cream Cheese Carmel Apple Dip

2008-10-09T17:00:00.000-07:00

When the weather changes to bring about fall and the apples are ready to pick at my parent's home, I find myself making this just about every week.

This is one thing that I love and that reminds me of fall!

Cream Cheese Carmel Apple Dip

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz. Package Cream Cheese

1/4 Cup White Sugar

3/4 Cup Brown Sugar

1 Tablespoon Milk

1 teaspoon Vanilla

DIRECTIONS:

Mix all ingredients together really well. {I use a handmixer.}

Eat with fresh cut apples.

{This recipe is one that doubles really well!}

Favorite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

2008-09-07T12:54:00.000-07:00

Favorite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 Cup Butter, Softened

1/2 Cup Margarine, Softened

1 Cup Brown Sugar

1 Cup Sugar

2 Eggs

2 teaspoons Vanilla

1 teaspoon Salt

2 teaspoons Baking Soda

1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder

2 1/4 Cups Flour

2 Cups Old-Fashioned Oats

1 {11 oz.} Bag Milk Chocolate Chips

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350*.

Cream together butter, margarine and sugars.

Add vanilla and eggs and mix well.

Add salt, soda, powder and flour and mix just until combined.

Stir in oats and chocolate chips.

Roll into balls with a cookie scoop and bake on ungreased cookie sheets for 10-12 minutes.

{I bake them for 11 minutes and then they stay soft for a couple of days...

...or as long as they last!}

Makes 4 dozen cookies.

Fresh Strawberry Salad

2008-08-12T10:00:00.000-07:00

Fresh Strawberry Salad

Ingredients:

1 Container of Fresh Strawberries, Sliced

1 Head of Green Leaf Lettuce, Chopped

1 Head of Red Leaf Lettuce, Chopped

1/2 Bag of Italian Blend Cheese

1/2 lb. Cooked Bacon, Chopped

{I use about 12-15 precooked bacon slices}

1/4 Red Onion, Finely Chopped

{Dressing}:

1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar

1 Cup Canola Oil

2 Tablespoons Dry Mustard

1 Cup Sugar

Directions:

In a large bowl combine sliced strawberries, lettuce, cheese, bacon, and red onion.

Mix the dressing until combined.

Serve the dressing on the side.

Enjoy!

Sour Cream Pancakes & Homemade Caramel Syrup

2008-08-11T10:33:00.000-07:00

Sour Cream Pancakes

Ingredients:

1 1/4 Cup Flour

3 teaspoons Baking Powder

1 Tablespoon Sugar

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1 Egg

1 Cup Milk

2 Tablespoons Canola Oil

1 Tablespoon Sour Cream

Directions:

Mix dry ingredients together.

Add liquids and stir completely.

Cook on hot griddle.

Serve and Enjoy!

Homemade Caramel Syrup

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

1/2 Cup Butter

1/2 Cup Buttermilk

1 Tablespoon Corn Syrup

Directions:

Combine ingredients in a large pan.

Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Stir in:

1 teaspoon Vanilla

1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda.

Serve over yummy sour cream pancakes!

{if you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute 1/2 Tablespoon Lemon Juice/White Vinegar and enough milk to make 1/2 cup. Just mix together and let sit for a few minutes before using.}

2008-07-14T17:20:00.000-07:00

Chicken Salad with Pasta
{Serves 8}

Ingredients:
6 oz. Rotelle/Rotini Noodles
1/4 cup Sesame Seeds
1/2 cup Olive Oil
1/3 cup Teriyaki Sauce
1/3 cup White Wine Vinegar
3 Tablespoons Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
8 Cups (1 Bag) Spinach Leaves
3 Cups Shredded Chicken
1/2 cup Green Onions, sliced
1/2 cup Parsley (opt.)

Directions:
Cook noodles according to package;
drain and rinse.
Boil 3 thawed chicken breasts for 1/2 hour. Shred using 2 forks.
In a frying pan, combine sesame seeds and 1/4 cup olive oil.

Cook until seeds are golden. Let cool.
Stir in remaining oil, teriyaki, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.

Pour over cooked pasta.
Add Chicken.
Chill in fridge for 2 hours up to 1 day.

To serve: add onion, spinach, and parsley.
Toss together.

Homemade Lasagna

2008-07-12T09:00:00.000-07:00

Homemade Lasagna

1 lbs lean ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 Garlic Clove, Minced

1 26 oz Jar of Your Favorite Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce

8 Uncooked Lasagna Noodles

1 15 oz Container Ricotta Cheese

1/2 Cups Parmesan Cheese

1 1/2 tsp. Dried Oregano

1 Tbs. Parsley

2 Cups shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Directions:

Heat oven to 350*

Cook ground beef, onion and garlic in skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Drain. Stir in pasta sauce into meat and warm through. Cook noodles as directed on package. While noodles are cooking, mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, oregano and parsley. spread half of the beef mixture in an ungreased 9x13 dish. top with 4 noddles spread one half of cheese mixture over noodles. Sprinkle with one half of cheese. Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella. Top with remaining 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

* I like to make this lasagna in to 8x8 pans and freeze one for a later date this works great, I also will use wheat noodles.

Oreo Cookies

2008-07-11T09:00:00.000-07:00

Oreo Cookies

2 Cups sugar

1 cup shortening

2 eggs

1/2 cups milk

8 Tbs.coco

4 cups flour

2 tsp soda

2 tsp vanilla

Mix together then roll out into 1/2 insh sheet and refrigerate over night onto a greesed cookie sheet next day cut into circles

Bake 350* for 15 minutes

Cream Center

1 lbs powder sugar

1 cup butter

4 Tbs flour

4 Tbs milk

4 tsp Vanilla

Fill center of cookies

Salt Dough

2008-07-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

This is something fun for a summer day inside when you want to beat the heat!

Salt Dough

1 Cup salt

1 1/2 cups hot water

1 Tbs. Oil

2 Cups flour (there will be a total of 3 1/2 cups)

Mix and then add 1 1/2 cups more flour

make any color using food coloring

store in fridge in airtight container

Your kids will have so much fun playing with this dough, I pull out my rolling pin and all cookie cutters and let the kids go at it!

Ranch Potatoes

2008-07-09T09:00:00.000-07:00

Ranch Potatoes

1 lbs hash brown

2 cups cream of chicken soup

3/4 cups sour cream

1 envelope dry hidden valley ranch dressing

3/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cups Colby jack cheese

2 Tbs diced onions

1/2 cups melted butter

mix all together and place in 9-13 baking dish

Top

1 cup Ritz cracker crumbs

1/2 cups melted butter

1/2 cup cheese

Oven temp: 350* for 30-35 minutes

Watermelon Granita

2008-07-08T09:00:00.000-07:00

This is similar to a sorbet or Italian ice great for those summer afternoons.

5 cups peeled and seeded watermelon chunks(3 lbs watermelon should do)

1/2 cup and 2 tbs sugar

2 Tbs fresh lime juice

place water melon chinks in a bowl of a blender or a food processor, replace the top and blend on high speed until very smooth. Transfer the watermelon Pure to a mixing bowl and add the sugar and lime juice. Stir with wooded spoon until the sugar is completely dissolved. Place bowl onto your freezer and freeze for 30 min. remove from freezer and use a fork to scrape any ice crystals from the sides of the bowl. Stir to incorporate the crystals. Return to freezer. Repeat this scraping every 30 min or until consistency is snowy(this could take up to four hours). then scoop into bowls or dessert glasses and serve. scoop into

Cheesy Mushroom Chicken

2008-07-07T10:06:00.000-07:00

Cheesy Mushroom Chicken

1/2 cups. chopped mushrooms

2 Tbs. butter

2 Tbs. flour

1/2 cup half and half

1/4 tsp. salt

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

6 chicken breasts pounded 1/4 inch think

flour

2 eggs slightly beaten

3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs

Saute mushrooms in butter for about 5 min. blend in flour,stir in cream. Add salt and pepper and cook until thick. Sir in cheese and cook over low heat until cheese is melted.Pour into a pie pan,cover and chill thoroughly for a least in hour. Cut into 6 equal pieces and shape into short "sticks". Place cheese sticks into each breast,tuck in sides and roll up.Press to seal well.dust with flour,dip into eggs an roll into breadcrumbs. Chill for at least 1 hour. About 1 hour before serving time, fry chicken rolls in hot vegetable oil for 5 min or until crisp and golden brown. Drain well and bake in a 325 degree oven for 35-40 minutes.

Tarragon Chicken

2008-06-30T09:00:00.000-07:00

Tarragon Chicken

4 chicken breasts

3 Tbs. Butter

1/2 cups flour

1/2 cups finely chopper onion

1 clove garlic minced

1 Tbs. tarragon

4 carrots cut lengthwise

1/2 Lbs mushrooms

1 1/2 cups water

1 cups heavy cream

1 tsp dried tarragon

salt and pepper

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat butter in skillet, cook chicken pieces on all sides by turning. after 5 min add onion, garlic, tarragon and mushrooms, sprinkle with flour and stir to distribute flour evenly. Add water and carrots then cover and cook for 20-25 min until carrots are soft. Remove chicken and carrots to serving dish. Let sauce cook 5 more min stirring often. Add cream, salt and pepper to taste and simmer for 3-5 min. Stir in more tarragon.

*Serve with rice or favorite vegetables

High Hat Cup Cakes

2008-06-29T09:00:00.000-07:00

These would be great for a birthday party!

High Hat Cup Cakes

Use any chocolate cup cake recipe you would like

Over hot simmering water in a glass bake ware bowl add:

3 egg whites

1 3/4 cups sugar

1/4 tsp. cream of tarter

beat until stiff (over heat)

then add:

1/4 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp. almond ext.

Beet very thick until soft peaks form

Mound on to top of cup cake palace in icebox until cool and set up

once cooled and set up dip into melted chocolate and place back into fridge

Chocolate dip

2 cups semi sweet chocolate chip

3 tsp. canola oil

Over simmering water in a oven safe glass bowl

*If you have a favorite chocolate use that!

Oatmeal Munchies

2008-06-28T09:00:00.000-07:00

I am taking it old school for all of you who did Home Ec. and remember this recipe, don't laugh my kids love it!

Oatmeal Munchies

1/2 cups sugar

2 Tbs. Butter

2 Tbs. Milk

2 Tbs. and 2 tsp. Peanut butter

3/4 cups quick cooking oats

1/2 tsp. vanilla

2 Tbs and 2 tsp coco

Place wax paper on a cookie sheet. Combine sugar butter, milk and coco in a medium saucepan, cook until it comes to a rolling bubble. Remove from heat cool one min. then add peanut butter, oats and vanilla. Mix well then drop small round balls onto wax paper and store in a cool dry place.

*My kids love them cold so I put mine in the fridge!

Chinese Shredded Salad

2008-06-27T16:08:00.000-07:00

Try this yummy salad, I got it at and Enrichment night in our ward!

Chinese Shredded Salad

2 heads lettuce shredded

8 green onions with tops. sliced

1/2 cup toasted almond

12 cup slivered almonds

1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

10 sugar peas, slivered long

10 large wonton skins sliced, deep fried in 3 inches oil. 350 degrees. fries in one min

8 oz. Rice sticks, deep fried in 3 inches oil.

Dressing

2 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

4 T sugar

4 T sesame oil

6 T white vinegar

* I am not a fan of cilantro so I leave it out, Its just as good!

BBQ Chicken Pizza

2008-06-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

BBQ Chicken Pizza

INGREDIENTS:

1 Boboli Pizza Crust

1 Baked Chicken Breast, sliced

1/4 Cup + 2 Tablespoons BBQ Sauce

1 Tablespoon Shredded Smoked Gouda Cheese

1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

1/4 Small Red Onion, sliced into 1/8 inch pieces

1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Cilantro

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 450*.

Coat chicken slices in 2 T. of BBQ sauce.

Spread 1/4 Cup of BBQ sauce evenly over the surface of the crust.

Sprinkle 1 T. Gouda over sauce.

Cover with 3/4 Cup of shredded mozzarella.

Place chicken pieces evenly over the cheese.

Place about 18-20 pieces of red onion over the surface.

Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the top of pizza.

Bake for 8-10 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and starting to brown.

Once removed from oven, sprinkle cilantro over the hot surface.

HINTS/TIPS/TRICKS/IDEAS:

*Last time I made this I didn't have red onion...

so I just used a regular yellow onion, and it tasted just as good!

*To make individual pizzas I use pitas...

you will need to use a little extra of the remaining ingredients.

Yummy Frozen Drink

2008-06-26T09:02:00.000-07:00

Moms Frozen Drink

1 6 oz. Orange Juice (frozen)

1 6 oz. Lemon Juice (real)

2 Cups sugar

10 Cups water

2 Tbs. Vanilla

1 1/2 tsp. Almond extract

Put in large container and freeze until almost frozen. break into a slush mixture to serve.

*Great for those summer nights

Recipe by VaLair

Beef Stroganoff

2008-06-25T08:57:00.000-07:00

Beef Stroganoff

2Lbs. Hamburger

1/2 cups chopped onion

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup

1 small sour cream

Garlic Powder

Salt An Pepper to taste

Wide Egg Noodle

Boil water to cook noodles(use package directions) Brown Hamburger, garlic powder and onion. Drain hamburger. Then add Cream of Mushroom soup, mix well, Remove from heat and add sour cream. Serve over egg noodles

*This is a quick summer dinner that I love, It doesn't take a lot of time and the kids love it!

Opulent Chicken

2008-06-24T08:33:00.000-07:00

Opulent Chicken

8 cans cream of chicken soup

1/2 c. sour cream

1 Tbs. Lemon Juice

10 Ounces Swiss Cheese( about 12 slices)

2 cups Ritz cracker crumbs

1/2 cups melted butter

Place chicken in bottom of pan, cover completely with sliced cheese. Mix soup, sour cream and lemon juice together then pour over top of chicken. Mix crackers crumbs with butter and sprinkle over the top of sauce. Then bake

Bake at 275* for 2 1/2 hours.

Carmel Rice Chex

2008-06-24T08:27:00.000-07:00

Carmel Rice chex

2 1/2 cubes of butter (1 1/4 cups)

1 1/2 cup karo syrup

1 cup sugar

stir together until sugar is dissolved then cook 3 min with out stirring. Take off heat the add 1 tsp. vanilla, then pour mixture over a 16 oz. Rice chex's and 1 can of nuts and sunflower seeds. Stir well.

*This chex mix is great for those camping trips or parties!

Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

2008-05-28T08:25:00.000-07:00

If you love Red Lobster You will love these Biscuits!

Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

2 Cups. Bisquick

2/3 Cups milk

2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

1/2 Cups Butter or Margarine melted

1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder

Mix Bisquick, milk and cheese until soft dough forms. Drop by spoonfuls onto an in-greased cooking sheet until golden brown. Mix butter and garlic powder. Brush mixture over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet.

450* for 8-10 min or golden brown

Tips

*you can add more cheese if you want!

Pork Chop Casserole

2008-05-27T18:05:00.000-07:00

Pork Chop Casserole

4-8 pork chops

4-6 potatoes sliced as for gratin potatoes

1 onion sliced

1-2 Large cans Cream of Mushroom Soup

In a bowl place cream of mush soup then thin to gravy consistency with milk. Brown pork chops in frying pan season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Once cooked place 4 pork chops in bottom of casserole dish then layer with potatoes and onions then pour gravy mixture over the top and repeat layers, pork chops, potatoes, onions then top with rest of gravy.

Bake 350* for 1 hour and 15min

Tips

*This recipe is great doubled then freeze half. When I do this I buy the throw away silver casserole tins

Pina Colada

2008-05-20T22:03:00.000-07:00

With the warm weather we've been having I am totally looking forward to fun days of summer! This drink recipe is excellent and perfect for a warm summer day! I'm going to be making it a ton this summer to sip on!

But BEWARE! It is so good you may become addicted!

Pina Colada

1 Large Can Pineapple Juice
6 Cups Milk
3 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract
3 Tablespoons Coconut Extract
1/4-1/2 Cup Sugar

Stir all ingredients together to dissolve sugar.

Freeze.

Let thaw a couple of hours before serving.

Break into chunks and put into blender to make it smooth and creamy.

Sip, sip away!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

2008-05-19T17:51:00.000-07:00

This is my husbands favorite!

Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup shortening

3/4 cups sugar

3/4 cups brown sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. baking soda

2 eggs

2 1/4 cups flour

Milk chocolate chips

Cream together sugars, shortening, vanilla and eggs. then add salt and baking soda. Then mix in flour one cup at a time. then mix in you chocolate chips!

Bake at *350 for 10-12 min

Recipe From Karen

Artichoke Dip

2008-05-12T11:23:00.000-07:00

Hot Artichoke Dip

1 Cup Cream Cheese

1 Cup Mayo

1 Cup Parmesan Cheese

1 Can Artichoke Hearts (14.5 oz can)

2 Cloves Garlic

Mix all ingredients together and

put in an oven safe dish

Bake at *350 for Half Hour

Serve with crackers or veggies!

Fried Rice

2008-05-08T10:47:00.000-07:00

I got this Recipe off of Good Things Utah (http://www.abc4.com/) If you like Benihana's rice you will love this! Its one of our family Favorites.

Nicea's Fried Rice

Soy Sauce

3 Scrambled Eggs

2 Carrots (finely chopped)

1/2 White Onion(finely chopped)

3/4 Cups Frozen Peas

!/2 Cup Butter

1 to 2 Garlic cloves (crushed) or 1 tsp Garlic Powder

2 Cups white rice (not instant)

Marinate chicken in soy sauce, if you don't have time mic it with chicken before cooking. Cook chicken in a small amount of cooking oil once cooked add carrots, onions and saute until clear then add frozen peas cook until soft. in another pan scramble eggs (chop finely) then add to mixture

Melt 1/2 cup butter add crushed garlic cloves stir. When rice is cooked and done add to rice.

Mix all ingredients together add soy sauce to taste

and Enjoy

Tips

* I use a rice cooker and I do about 5-6 cups rice and double all the veggies and chicken

* I use 1 cup butter because I love the flavor.

* start by cooking your rice first.

Quick & Easy Banana Bread

2008-05-06T22:22:00.000-07:00

Quick & Easy Banana Bread

1/3 Cup Oil

1 1/2 Cups (about 3) Bananas

1 teaspoon Vanilla

3 Eggs

2 1/3 Cups Bisquick

1 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Nuts (Optional)

1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips (Optional)

Mix Ingredients together in order. Pour into a greased loaf pan.

Bake @ 350* for 55-65 Minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes.

Cinnamon Jumbles

2008-05-06T17:37:00.000-07:00

Yummy Cookies!

Cinnamon Jumbles

1 Cups shortening
2 Cups Sugar
2 Eggs
*Cream together
1 1/2 Cups Buttermilk

2 tsp. Vanilla

*mix, then add

4 Cups Flour

1 tsp. Baking Soda

1 tsp. Salt

Mix well

Place on greased cookie sheet. Drop by spoon ful then

sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar

Bake at 400* for 8-10 min

Waffles

2008-05-03T11:02:00.000-07:00

My family loves home made waffles its a Sunday treat.

So here is a Recipe we just love!

Waffles

1 1/2 cups Flour

3 tsp. Baking Powder

1/2 tsp. Salt

2 tsp. Sugar
2 Cups milk
2 Eggs

1/2 cup Oil

Mix all day ingredients then add milk, oil and egg yoke, in a separate bowl whip egg whites till fluffy and form soft peeks then fold into waffle batter.

Tips

* For a healthier choice you can use Whole Wheat Flour and Olive Oil.

* The recipe works best with Whole Milk they fluff up better but you can also use

1 cup Skim milk and 1 cup Half and Half if you don't have whole milk.

*You can also add a little vanilla if you like.

*I like to double my recipe and freeze the waffles in freezer bags for my kids.

Recipe From Kathy

Chicken Enchiladas

2008-05-02T09:04:00.000-07:00

Chicken Enchiladas

4-6 Chicken Breasts

1 8 oz Plain Yogurt

1 can Cream of Chicken Soup

1 pkg. Enchilada Sauce Dry Mix

1 tsp. Garlic Powder

3 cup Cheese

Flour Tortilla's

Enchilada Sauce

Boil chicken in chicken stock until done. cube or fork chicken up once done. Mix yogurt, soup, sauce mix, garlic powder and half of the cheese in a bowl, then add chicken(once cooked) place a little of the mixture in each tortilla. Roll up and place in 9x13 baking dish. Cover with remaining cheese and poor enchilada sauce on top then bake

Bake 350* for 20-30 min

TIPS

*You can use wheat tortillas and the fat free chicken soup for a healthier choice

*I serve mine with tomatoes,lettuce, olives,salsa and sour cream. You can also do Mexican rice and beans as a side dish too.

*If you like beans in your enchiladas try black beans

*If you like things a little hotter use mild or hot enchilada sauce the brand I love is Old El Paso

Recipe From Kelly

Welcome

2008-05-02T07:30:00.000-07:00

We all would like to Cook Well, Eat Much & Enjoy Often. So my friend Megan and I have decided to start a recipe blog to share with you . The both of us share a love of blogging and cooking and we have come across some really fun recipes that we want to share and hope that you can try and love them as much as we do.