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New Years Snack Ideas

2010-12-30T20:27:00.001-07:00

Does anyone have some yummy snack recipes that would be good for a New Years Eve party?

Cake Bites

2009-05-05T23:23:00.004-06:00

What you'll need:

Cake mix (I used Devil's Food)

Eggs

Vegetable oil

Frosting- I prefer the Whipped Chocolate

Melting Chocolate- I prefer Guittard milk chocolate wafers

Toothpicks- the plastic ones with the spears on the end work great!

Wax paper

Plastic Spoon

Directions:
-Start by baking the cake according to the directions on the box. Make sure you grease and flour the pan so the cake is easy to remove.
-Once the cake is baked, pull it out of the oven and let it cool for about 20-30 minutes.
-Dump the cake into a large mixing bowl and add 2 spoon fulls of frosting and begin mashing the frosting into the cake with your hands.
-Once all of the frosting is mixed into the cake and it is moist you can begin rolling the mixture into balls with the palms of your hands.
-Place the ball onto a baking sheet or plate lined with wax paper. (You'll be needing to put it into your freezer so whatever will fit is what you should place it on.)
-I prefer to flatten the bottom of the ball and shape the ball into more of a cylinder shape (as shown below).
-Once you have filled the baking sheet or plate with the cake bites place it in the freezer and let it sit for 30-40 minutes until the cake bites have hardened.
-When you are ready to coat the cake bites with chocolate I suggest only taking out 5 or 6 at a time so the rest can keep hard in the freezer.
-You'll need to create a double broiler by placing a metal mixing bowl on top of a saucepan that has water in it. Set it on low-medium heat.

-Then place your Melting chocolates in the bowl and begin melting them.
-Using the toothpicks with the spear on the end, poke the toothpick into the bottom of the cake bite and up through it almost to the top.
-Then stir it around in the melted chocolate until it is completely coated

-Remove the excess chocolate off by tapping the toothpick on the side of the bowl- gently.
-Then carefully scrape the cake bite off of the toothpick and onto a plastic spoon, then slide it off the spoon and back onto the wax paper. This will help reduce the amount of chocolate that will puddle around the bottom of the cake bite.
-Place the tray of coated cake bites in a cool area to harden.
-Repeat until you are finish with all the cake bites from the freezer.
-Wait about 2-3 hours after coating the cake bites before eating.

Here is the finished product.

Ham & Mozzarella Rolls

2009-05-05T22:52:00.004-06:00

What you'll need:

Rhodes White Dinner Rolls

Thin Sliced Ham

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Melted Butter

Finely Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Italian Seasoning

-Take the rolls out of the freezer and let them soften a little bit, you don't want them to start rising.
-Preheat the oven to 350˚
-Once the rolls are soft enough flatten them with your hands and stretch them a little to give you some surface area for the ham and cheese.
-Take a piece of ham and bunch it up so it will fit in the middle of the dough.
-Take a pinch or mozzarella cheese and place it on top of the ham.
-Then take the edges of the dough and pinch them up around the ham and cheese, enclosing them inside the middle.
-Pinch the ends of the dough together so it seals the end of the dough. You now have a little ball.
-Place the rolls on a baking sheet with the pinched end on the bottom.
-Spread some melted butter on the top of the roll then sprinkle it with the finely shredded Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
-Bake in the oven until the tops start to turn a golden brown.

This is how they should look when finished.

Hot Ham and Swiss

2009-03-05T12:04:00.003-07:00

Roll:

8-10 soft dinner rolls

1 pkg thinly sliced ham

Sliced Swiss cheese

Make sandwiches and put in casserole dish/pan. Make Topping below.

Topping:

½ c. butter, Melted

2T Worchestershire sauce

Less than 1 T poppy seeds

A few shakes of Garlic Salt

Mix melted butter and other sauce ingredients and pour over sandwiches.

Bake at 350 for 20 minutes with foil cover, then remove foil and bake 5 more minutes.

Enjoy!

Runza Casserole

2009-02-26T08:09:00.004-07:00

This is one of my families faves. It is so good and really easy to make.

2 pkgs. crescent rolls
3/4 C. chopped onion
1 sack of cabbage ( this does have a bit of carrots in it.)
1 C. mild or med. cheddar cheese, shredded.
1 1/2 pound hamburger
1 can cream of mushroom soup

In a skillet you brown the hamburger and onion until done. Add cabbage and soup and stir until well blended. ON the bottom of a 9x13 pan, put the first pkg. of crescent rolls. Put the meat on that and then add the cheese. Place the 2nd pkg. of rolls on top of this and bake at 350* for 30 mins.

Sugar Cookies and Frosting

2009-02-12T13:54:00.000-07:00

Sugar Cookies--

1 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup sugar
Cream together then add:

1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
Mix then add:

2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
5 cups flour- add 1 cup at a time, mix, then add another cup

Mix together.
Chill in fridge for at least 1 hour.
Roll out on floured surface.
Cut out cookies and bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.

Buttercream Frosting--

4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
milk

Cream margarine, shortening, and vanilla together until as smooth as possible.
Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time.
Add 1 to 2 Tbls. of milk to thin frosting to desired consistency.
Add food coloring for desired effect.

No Bake Cookies

2009-01-27T22:13:00.000-07:00

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. margarine
3 T. cocoa
1/2 c. milk

Bring to a boil in a medium saucepan. Boil for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in:

3 c. quick rolled oats (or 3 1/2 c. regular oats)

Cover pan with lid and let stand 5 minutes. Then stir in:

1 t. vanilla

Scoop with cookie scoop onto waxed paper and let cool. Makes about 24 cookies.

Hamburger Bun Pizza

2009-01-25T01:14:00.004-07:00

This isn't really a recipe, just an idea for an easy meal.
Growing up we always used to make Hamburger Bun Pizzas
I usually make pepperoni pizzas but you could change it up with any toppings.

"Witches brew"

2008-10-13T20:59:00.007-06:00

This is a Great Idea for School Parties...

I do this every year in Boston's Class, ever since Kindergarten and the Kids LOVE it...

Ghost's blood {Cherry 7 up}

Spiders {spider rings}

Worms & Guts {gummy worms}

Vampire baby teeth {tips of candy corn}

Vampire blood {red food coloring}

Frankensteins hand {frozen ice from a glove}

Mummy Dust {sugar}

Bat eyes {ice cubes with blueberries}

and the best part...

Witches Breath {dry ice}

Cast a spell and then the kids get to drink it!!

Scones

2008-10-13T17:21:00.001-06:00

1 cup scalded milk
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 yeast cakes
1/4 cup water (lukewarm)
5 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup margarine
2 eggs, beaten

Heat milk, sugar, salt and butter and let cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in water in separate bowl. Stir into milk mixture. Add eggs and half of flour, mix thoroughly; then add enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead a few minutes and let rise. Roll out 1/2 inch thick dough. Cut into diamond or round shapes and let rise then deep fry until golden brown.

Onion Rings

2008-10-13T17:20:00.001-06:00

1 cup flour
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Cut rings in circles. Dip in mixture and drop in hot grease, flip over when underside begins to brown. Place on paper towel to dry.

Autumn Stew

2008-09-06T17:49:00.003-06:00

This is probably my favorite thing to make in the fall time. Perfect for a chilly day.

1 lb. stew meat
2 celery stalks (diced)
1 small onion (chopped)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 28oz canned tomatoes (stewed or whole)
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 c. water
2 tsp. A-1 Sauce
3 large carrots (sliced)
1/2 tsp. Worchestershire sauce
3 potatoes (diced)

Brown beef in large pan. Add onions and cook 5 min. Drain fat.
Combine tomatoes, water, carrots, potatoes, celery, and seasonings.
Mix thoroughly. Bring to boil, cover and simmer 25 minutes or longer until flavors blend.

The longer it cooks the better the flavor, or put in fridge after cooking and heat up the next day.

Grandma's Chocolate Cake

2008-07-29T17:05:00.002-06:00

2 C. sugar
2 T. Crisco (rounded)
2 eggs
2 ½ c. flour
8 t. cocoa
2 t. baking soda
1 C. milk
1 T. white vinegar
(or just use 1 c. buttermilk)
1 T. vanilla
1 C. boiling water

Cream sugar, shortening, and eggs. Add vanilla and mix well. In a small bowl mix flour, cocoa and baking soda. Add 1 T. vinegar to the milk. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture. While mixing, pour in the milk and water.
Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake @ 350˚ for 30 minutes. (Check for moist crumbs on toothpick.)

Frosting:
4 c. powdered sugar
2 T. margarine; softened
dash salt
4 T. cocoa
4 T. hot water (add more if needed)

Mix with electric mixer.

Molten Chocolate Surprise

2008-03-11T16:44:00.005-06:00

4 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 whole eggs
2 egg yolks
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup flour
12 CHIPS AHOY! Chocolate Chip Cookies
1/2 cup thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping

Preheat oven to 425°F. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on High 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir with wire whisk until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Beat whole eggs, egg yolks, sugar and flour with wire whisk until well blended. Gradually add to chocolate mixture, beating constantly until well blended.

Line 12 medium muffin cups with paper liners. Place 1 cookie, upside-down, on bottom of each cup; cover evenly with batter.

Bake 8 min. or until cakes are firm around edges but still soft in centers. Let stand 1 min. Carefully remove cakes from muffin pan. Invert onto dessert dishes; remove paper liners. Serve with whipped topping.

Makes 12 cakes.

- Kraft Food & Family magazine

Grandma Mitchell's Apple Pudding Cake

2008-02-24T16:43:00.001-07:00

Grate 6 large red apples
Mix with:
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup shortening

Sift together:
2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cinnamon

Sift dry ingredients into first mixture.
Add 1 cup chopped nuts (optional).
Bake in greased 13x9x2 inch pan.
350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Homemade Rolls

2008-02-24T16:34:00.002-07:00

2 pkgs of yeast
1/2 cup warm water (bath water temp.)
1 Tbls sugar
1 cup milk
1/4 cup margarine
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
3 1/2-4 cups flour

Dissolve yeast in water for 5 minutes with 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Scald milk with margarine to melt; cool.
Put in mixer or large bowl.
Add sugar, eggs, salt.
Add yeast and flour. Dough will be a little sticky.
Cover, let rise 1 hour.
Roll out.
Cut with glass, pat with melted butter; fold in half and place on greased cookie sheet.
Rise until double, about 1- 1 1/2 hours.
Bake at 350 degrees for 12-20 minutes.

Makes 2-3 dozen
Can also make dough a day ahead and refrigerate.
Let rise for 2 hours before rolling out.

***You can knead the dough a little but the less you "work" the dough the lighter and fluffier your rolls will be.

Grandma Jennings Swiss Steak

2008-02-24T16:28:00.002-07:00

Place into electric skillet:

Round steak or cube steak (approximatly 2-4 lbs)
Onion- sliced into rings
Add 1/2 cup water

Simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours

Add:
1 qt. whole tomatoes
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 bay leaf
sprinkle of garlic salt

Cook 1/2 hour longer

Sweet and Sour Chicken

2008-02-20T08:40:00.003-07:00

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed

Marinade:
1 egg
1 T. cornstarch
2 t. soy sauce
dash pepper

Mix ingredients together, stir in chicken and refrigerate 1 hour or longer.

Batter:
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. cornstarch
1 T. oil
1/2 t. baking soda

Mix ingredients together.

Pour oil into wok and preheat on medium heat. Line a cookie sheet with paper towels and place in 200 degree oven. Put 8-10 pieces of chicken into batter; coat well. Drop chicken into hot oil one at a time. Cook on one side until golden brown, then turn and cook til golden brown. Remove and place on cookie sheet to keep warm until ready to serve.

Sauce:
1 1/4 c. sugar
1 c. chicken broth
3/4 c. white vinegar
1 T. oil
2 t. soy sauce
dash of salt
garlic

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch and water; slowly stir into sauce. Stir until thickened.

1/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. cold water

Serve chicken with rice and pour sauce over individual servings.

Sweet Pork Barbacoa

2008-02-19T19:50:00.002-07:00

4 lb. pork roast
2-3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 t. garlic, diced
1 ½ to 2 C. brown sugar, packed
2 t. cumin
2 c. Dr. Pepper (optional)
2 T. molasses
½ t. salt
Pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients except pork until sugar is dissolved. Place pork roast in a crock pot sprayed with Pam. Pour mixture over roast and let simmer until meat is tender and pulls away with fork. (Cook on low all day or overnight if desired.) Shread pork and return to liquid. Serving size is about ½ C. pork, and the mixture freezes well. Serve over a bed of lettuce or with rice. Yum!

Lime Rice

2008-02-19T19:47:00.002-07:00

2 c. rice
2 T. butter
2 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth
3/4 t. salt
pepper to taste
juice and zest of 1 large or 2 small fresh limes
3 T. chopped fresh cilantro leaves (or 2 T. dried)
1/4 t. cumin

Melt butter with rice in skillet. Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook for 20 minutes. Makes about 4 c. of yummy rice. Tip: You could also use a rice cooker if you do not want to make it on the stove.

YUMMY SUGAR COOKIES AND BUTTER FROSTING

2008-02-12T13:31:00.000-07:00

SUGAR COOKIES

Cream:
½ cup shortening
½ cup butter
½ cup sugar
½ cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract

Mix dry ingredients and add to dough:
2 ¼ cups flour
½ tsp. cream of tartar
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. baking soda

Option: Roll into medium sized balls and roll in sugar
Bake at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes

BUTTER FROSTING

½ bag of powdered sugar
½ cup butter
1 tsp. vanilla (or 1 tsp. almond extract for different flavor)
add half and half until you get desired consistency

DECORATE WITH SPRINKLES/TOPPINGS/COLORS FOR ANY HOLIDAY

Sassy Potato Salad

2008-01-22T08:21:00.000-07:00

2 lbs. red new potatoes, boiled and diced
1/4 c. scallions, chopped
1/4 c. roasted red peppers, diced
1/2 c. sour cream
2 T. mayonnaise
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese (sharp is yummy)
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste

Place the diced potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped scallions and red peppers. Add the sour cream and mayonnaise, gently mix together. Fold in the cheddar cheese and season to taste with the garlic and salt and pepper. Place in a sealable container and store in the refrigerator overnight. Serve cold. Tip: You can roast your own peppers in the oven under the broiler or on the grill. Turn them until all the sides are charred and then let cool. Peel the black skin off of the peppers, remove core, and then dice.

Raspberry Chipotle Bean dip...

2008-01-17T17:27:00.001-07:00

Raspberry Chipotle Bean dip

2-3 T. Butter
2 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
1/2 Onion Chopped fine
2 Cans of Black beans (Drained & Rinsed)
1 Can of Corn (Drained)
1 8oz pkg of Cream Cheese
(Partially Melted)
1 Bottle of Bronco Bob's Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce (At target by the BBQ Sauce)
1 Sm. can of Green Chilies
1 Sm. can of Sliced Olives
+ Grated Cheddar cheese(enough to generously cover the top)

Mix~ Butter, Garlic, and Onion together. Spread on Bottom of a Deep 9X13
Layer with Black Beans, Corn, Cream Cheese, 1/2 the Chipotle Sauce, Green Chilies,Olives, Cheese, and then the Rest of the sauce. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Serve Hot with Tortilla Chips. I love it in Soft Tacos or Burritos!
Enjoy!!

Scotcheroos

2007-10-10T11:34:00.000-06:00

1 C. Sugar
1 C. Karo Syrup
1 C. Creamy Peanut Butter
6 C. Rice Krispies
1 1/2 C. Chocolate Chips
1 1/2 C. Butterscotch Chips

Combine sugar and syrup in a lrg. pan ( big enough to fit 6 c. of Rice Krispies) over med. heat, stirring until consistant. Stir in peanut butter until smooth.
Turn heat to low. Add Rice Krispies into the mix and stir until well coated. Put mixture into a greased 9x13 pan and press down until level.

Combine both chips in a micro and melt, stirring once in a while. Pour over the mixture and let sit out overnight. Cut into 1 inch squares and ENJOY!!!

{Cheezy} Potato Soup!

2007-10-10T09:58:00.001-06:00

This is a great soup especially for fall in a Pumpkin Bread bowl!
Enjoy...

To make Roux:
3/4 C. Margarine
3/4 C. Flour
*Cook on low heat until it reaches a light caramel color
Remove from heat & add:

2 C. Milk
2 C. Half & Half
Cheese as you desire
*return to heat & cook slowly until cheese & mixture thicken stirring constantly.

*in another pan cook the following;
3 C. Potatoes diced small
1 C. Carrots diced small
1 C. Celery diced small
1/2 to 1 whole onion Chopped
1 T . Basil
3 C. water
4 Chicken Bouillon cubes
*Cook until done
~add cheese mixture to the Vegetables and OH what a delight!

{tortellini + vegetable soup}

2007-10-10T08:58:00.000-06:00

{tortellini + vegetable soup}

ingredients
1 package fresh tortellini [i used italian sausage this time, but i like to change it up, chicken, cheese, whatever. this can be found the refrigerated pasta section at the store]
6-8 cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped carrots1 cup chopped celery
1 can petite diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 package frozen chopped spinach or 1 cup fresh chopped spinach
1 zucchini squash diced
1/2 onion diced
1 clove garlic, minced
parmesan cheese, grated for the top
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 tbsp dried or fresh parsley
1 tsp dried bay leaf, chopped or 1-2 whole leaves
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp oregano

directions

in a large pot add broth, herbs + bring to a boil. add all vegetables and leave on medium to medium-high heat until carrots are tender, about 10-15 minutes. add tortellini and cook for another 7-8 minutes. add parmesan cheese to the top of each serving. et voila!

[can also add shredded chicken]*serve with yummy rolls/bread

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins!

2007-09-21T15:41:00.000-06:00

~I must give all the credit to my friend Kelli Granum, this is her Fabulous Recipe!! I love them and they are seriously so YUMMY!

5 Eggs - beat

Add:1 1/3 cups oil

1 16 oz can pumpkin

2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. nutmeg

1 tsp soda

2 - 3 oz. pkg. instant vanilla pudding

Mix until creamy Add chocolate chips

Bake at 350 until done...

About 30-35 minutes for regular size muffins and 20-25 for mini muffins. You just kind of have to watch them and see if they are golden brown on top!

HAPPY FALL COOKING!

Ice Cream Cake

2007-07-26T11:35:00.001-06:00

So here is my attempt to re-create a dessert I had at a Girls Night Out dinner.

Ice Cream Sandwich Layered Ice Cream Cake

Ingredients
12 ice cream sandwiches
1 container cool whip
1 container CHOCOLATE cool whip
3/4 cup oreo cookies crumbled
Foil

Place a long strip of Foil out on the counter about 3 ft long.
Put a 1/4 inch base of cool whip down on the foil about the size, length and width of 6 ice cream sandwiches lined up in a row.
Place 6 ice cream sandwiches on top of cool whip.
Mix 1/2 cup of the crumbled oreos in a half of the container of the CHOCOLATE cool whip.
Spread mixture on top of the 6 ice cream sandwiches.
Place remaining 6 ice cream sandwiches on top of mixture.
Spread Regular cool whip all around the cake so you only can see cool whip.
Spread remaining Oreo crumbles on top.
Fold over Foil and add more if needed to completely cover the cake.
Place in Freezer to set for at least four hours. Serve in Thin Slices. Can keep for up to one week in the fridge.
Enjoy!

Lucious Lemon Poke Cake

2007-07-25T16:38:00.000-06:00

This recipe is absolutely delicious. It is perfect for summer and you can exchange the lemon for whatever flavor you like... This is so H~E~A~V~E~N~L~Y!!!!!

2 baked round white cake layers, (9 inch), cooled.
2 C. boiling water
1 pkg(8 serv. size) JELLO brand Lemon Flavored Gelatin
1 C. cold milk
1 pkg. (4 serv. size) Jello Lemon Flavored Instant Pudding and Pie Filling
3 C. thawed Cool Whip, divided.

Place cake layers, top sides up, in 2 clean 9 inch round cake pans. Pierce cakes with large fork at 1/2 inch intervals.

Stir boiling water into dry jelatin mix in a med. bowl at least 2 minutes until dissolved. Pour over cake layers and put in the fridge for 3 hours.

Pour milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mix. Beat with whisk 2 mins. or until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. set aside. Dip one cake pan in warm water 10 secs. unmold onto serving plate. Spread with about 1 cup of the pudding mixture. Unmold 2nd cake and place on top of 1st cake. Frost with remaining pudding mixture. Refridgerate at least one hour. Store in the fridge.

Buttery Bread Sticks

2007-07-12T15:31:00.000-06:00

Here is the recipe for the breadsticks I brought for Play Group today.

24 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold (or any roll dough)
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
garlic salt

Pour melted butter on an 11 x 17- inch baking sheet. Roll each roll to about 6-inches and then roll in butter until completely coated. Place cheese in separate bowl and roll buttered bread stick in cheese. Place bread sticks on baking sheet in 2 vertical rows of 12 each. Sprinkle with garlic salt, if desired. Cover with plastic wrap.

Let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and back at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

You can also add a little parsley to give them the Magleby's look.

Thanks to Jade for this recipe.

Chicken Enchiladas

2007-07-11T10:41:00.000-06:00

I made these yummy chicken enchiladas for dinner last night! They are good because you make the sauce from scratch and you don't have to use the cream of chicken soup which has a lot of sodium.

Ingredients

8-10 tortillas, flour or corn, I used the uncooked flour tortillas from Costco/Sams and cook them up according to package instructions.
½ cup chopped onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander, optional. I didn’t use it.
¼ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
2 cups chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers , can add two cans
2 cup shredded Monterrey jack cheese
3 cups chicken, cooked and chopped/shredded
black olives (optional)
tomatoes (optional)
green onions (optional) Jalapenos, diced (optional) Gives it a nice kick.

Directions

Wrap tortillas in foil and heat in 350* oven for 10 minutes to soften.
For Sauce: In a saucepan, cook onion, garlic, coriander, salt and pepper in the butter until the onion is tender. Stir the flour into the sour cream, and then add to the onion mixture.
Stir in broth and chili peppers all at once. (and jalapenos if adding)
Cook and stir until thick and bubbly.
Remove from heat; stir in 1 C of the cheese.
For Filling: Stir 1/2 C of the sauce into the chicken, mixing well.
Place about 2-3 soup-spoon-size of mixture on each tortilla and roll up.
Arrange rolls, seam side down, in a lightly greased 12x8x2 baking dish.
Top with remaining sauce.
Bake, covered, in 350* oven for 35 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake, uncovered, 5 minutes more until cheese melts. Let stand 10 minutes.
If Desired: garnish tops with olives, tomatoes, and cheese.

Carrot Soup

2007-06-25T09:08:00.000-06:00

A friend made this soup for me after I had my baby. It is so good, I ate it that whole week. It would be good on a cold day or a sick day! :)

Carrot Soup

Makes about 6 cups (4 servings)

Modified from Williams Sonoma Healthy Cooking cookbook

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

6 large carrots (1 lb.), peeled and cut into 1” pieces

1 yellow onion, thinly sliced

½ cup thinly sliced celery

3 fresh parsley sprigs

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

4 cups roasted vegetable stock or low-sodium chicken broth

1 slice good-quality white sandwich bread, torn into pieces

salt & freshly ground pepper

In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the oil. When hot, add the carrots, onion, celery, parsley, and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened slightly and the onion has wilted, about 5 minutes. Add ¼ cup of the stock or broth; cover and cook for 5 minutes more, stirring once at the halfway point.

Add the remaining 3 ¾ cups stock or broth and the bread and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the carrots are very tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 20-25 minutes.

Working in batches, ladle the soup into a blender or into a food processor fitted with the metal blade and puree until smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender or food mill.

If serving the soup hot, return it to the pan and season to taste with salt and pepper. Reheat over low heat without boiling, then ladle into warmed bowls and serve at once. If serving the soup cold, transfer it to a bowl or other container and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate, stirring it every hour or so, until thoroughly chilled, 4-6 hours. When ready to serve, taste and adjust the seasonings, then ladle into chilled bowls and serve at once.

Birthday Cupcakes

2007-06-15T22:51:00.001-06:00

I've had some requests for this one...it's always a yummy choice. Depending on time constraints I'll either use my favorite chocolate cake recipe or a box mix, either works fine, the secret's really in the frosting.

Frosting

1 C fresh raspberries or strawberries
(you can also use frozen if defrosted & unsweetened)
6 T butter, room temperature
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 C powdered sugar

Process the berries in a food processor until smooth. Strain the puree trough a fine strainer into a small bowl, discard any remaining seeds. You should have about 1/3 cup of puree. Set aside.
Beat the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract in a large bowl using an electric mixer on low speed. Beat until smooth and completely blended, about 1 minute. Gradually add the powered sugar, mixing until smooth, about 1 minute. Mix in puree and beat on medium speed about 1 minute to lighten the frosting. Depending on desired consistancy, more powdered sugar may be added for a thicker frosting.
Using a spatula or pastry bag frost cupcakes with 2 to 3 tablespoons of frosting. Sprinkle with your favorite jimmies or sprinkles. Enjoy!

Frosts about 24 Cupcakes.

Thai Coconut Chicken Curry

2007-06-11T10:32:00.000-06:00

I made this yesterday for dinner, and it turned out super yummy! I'm glad I've finally figured out a good recipe for when I get the Thai food Craving.

Hope you like it!

Thai Chicken Coconut Curry

4 Servings

35 min

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger

1-3 teaspoons of red curry paste (1-2 for medium, 2-3 for hot)

1 (14 ounce) can of coconut milk (unsweetened, not light)

½ cup water

½ teaspoon salt Juice of ½ of a lime

1 stalk lemongrass, remove/peel first outer layer, cut in half

½ cup bamboo shoots (cut in strips)

2 kaffir lime leaves

2 teaspoons fish sauce

2 teaspoons brown sugar

2 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

Garnish:

2 Thai chilies, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons Hot Thai basil, chopped

2 tablespoons Chopped Cilantro

Jasmine Rice

Directions:

1) Heat the oil in a large wok and add garlic on medium heat. Sauté for 1 min.

2) Add the Red Curry Paste, ginger, and the thicker cream from the top of the can of coconut milk to wok and whisk.

3) Now add the rest of the coconut milk along with all other ingredients but the chicken and garnish.

4) Bring to a slow boil for 7 minutes, and then discard the lemongrass stalk. Add the chicken and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside, about 7-9 minutes.

5) Serve over Jasmine Rice and top with Chilies, Basil, and Cilantro for garnish.

6) Super yummy!

*Most ingredients can be found at an Asian Market. I found mine at a Thai food Market. (Just ask the people at the store if you don't know how to find certain ingredients.)

Buffalo Chicken Wraps

2007-05-31T22:52:00.001-06:00

I made these yummy wraps for dinner last night! They were a hit!

Buffalo Chicken Wraps

-1 lb chicken, cut in chunks
-1 cup orange bottled wing sauce
-Cooked White Rice
-Tortilla Wraps (I used Mission brand Wraps, jalapeno flavor)
-1 can black beans
-shredded lettuce
-blue cheese or ranch salad dressing

*Place cut up chicken in crock pot with wing sauce on low for 2-4 hours.
Place chicken, rice, beans, lettuce, and dressing in wrap (amount to your liking)... Roll up and eat!
Yum!
Also good with blue cheese chunks!

Cafe Rio

2007-05-22T10:19:00.000-06:00

I think I found this recipe on another blog somewhere. I made it a few weeks ago and it was really tasty. I don't think the dressing tasted like Cafe Rio's, but it was tasty. The tortillas were really good though. You can use any of these recipes to make Tacos, salads or whatever you want.

Cafe Rio Creamy Tomatillo Dressing
1 package Hidden Valley Ranch
1 cup mayo
1 cup cilantro, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tomatillos - peel off paper, chop
1/3 - 1/2 cups buttermilk, to consistency you want
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

Put in blender and mix.

Shredded Cafe Rio Pork
3 lbs pork
16 oz. bottle of chunky salsa (blended in blender so chunks are gone)
1 can coke
2 cups brown sugar

Place pork in crock pot and fill it 1/2 way up the pork with water. Cook on High for 5 hours. Drain off water. Cut pork in thirds. Mix together sauce ingredients and put on top of pork. Cook an additional 3 hours on high. Shred pork with forks. Leave it on low until ready to serve.

Homemade tortillas
3 C. flour
1/2 C. veggie or olive oil
1 1/8 C. luke warm water
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Mix all ingredients and knead. If too hard to knead, add a little water but if too sticky add a little more flour. Let stand for about 10 minutes. Makes about 12 small balls. Flatten each by rolling them out and then cook them in a frying pan.**I usually have 2 frying pans going at once so they all get cooked faster

Cafe Rio Rice
3 c water
4 t chicken bouillon
4 t garlic –minced
½ bunch cilantro
1 can green chiles—or equivalent fresh
¾ t salt
1 T butter
½ onion
3 c rice (see note)

Blend cilantro, green chiles and onion together in food processor. Bring water to a boil and add all ingredients, simmer covered 30 minutes.

Pineapple Fajitas

2007-05-21T15:01:00.000-06:00

I have been making these about once a week lately! They are so easy, you can just throw it all together last minute! This is a made up recipe, so there aren't exact proportions, it usually just depends on how many you want to make it for.

Ingredients:

Red, yellow and orange peppers

1 can pineapple chunks

purple onion

tortillas (I prefer the ones that you cook yourself from Costco)

rice, cooked

sour cream

KC Masterpiece Fajita Marinade

few breasts of chicken

I like to buy the bag of colored peppers from Costco, cut them all in strips and freeze what I don't use.

Combine peppers, purple onion, and can of pineapple WITH juice in a large skillet. Cook until peppers are hot and tender but not too flimsy.

Shred cooked chicken (I will either boil chicken or buy a cooked chicken at Costco if I am real lazy) and apply the marinade until all the chicken is covered.

Cook rice.

Cook Tortillas.

Serve tortillas with a combination of rice, peppers mix, marinaded chicken, and sour cream.

They are light and YUMMY! Perfect for summer!

Steak Kabobs

2007-05-15T10:29:00.000-06:00

So I made these last night for a delayed mothers day dinner for my mother-in-law. It really turned out yummy considering I started dinner at 6 (I fell asleep on the couch with my baby earlier when I was suppose to be cooking) and they all showed up at 7.

But, I was surprised how fun and easy these kabobs were!

Here's the recipe for the steak kabobs, I made chicken too, but I kind of made up that recipe and can't really remember it...: (Marinade overnight if possible, or if you were me 20 minutes since I was last minute.. but they still turned out yummy!)

Steak Kabobs-

1/4 cup wine vinegar

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup ketchup

2 tbs A-1 Steak Sauce

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup chopped onions

2 cloves minced garlic

3 lbs sirloin steaks, cut into 1 inch cubes

green peppers, cut into squares

red peppers, cut into squares

1 onion cut into squares

mushrooms (I used baby bella mushrooms, yummy)

Mangos, cut into cubes

Pinapple chunks

Cherry Tomatoes

and.. Whatever else you like!

Stick them on a skewer (soak wood ones in water for a few hours to avoid burning)

Then cook to your liking.

- Can cook onions and green peppers before so they are soft, (blanche/boil them in water for a bit)

Hope you like them!

FRUIT DIP!!

2007-05-07T16:00:00.000-06:00

Great dip for Some summer Festivities!! Super Easy and Everyone LOVES IT!

2 pkgs cream cheese-Softened

Whip & Mix with:
1 c. brown sugar
1 small pkg white chocolate pudding mix
16 oz. vanilla yogurt

Serve with Fruit, Best choice...Strawberries & Fuji apples
Enjoy!

Orange Tapioca Salad

2007-05-06T16:57:00.000-06:00

1 box. orange jello (small)
1 box vanilla pudding (not instant) (small)
1 box tapioca pudding(not instant) (small)
1 Lrg. can of mandarin oranges, drained.
1 med. can of crushed pineapple, not drained.
1 C. mini m-mallows (opt.)
1/2 tub Cool Whip
2 C. H2O

In a Large pan, put the 2 cups of water, vanilla and tapioca pudding together. Stirring constantly, let it get real thick. Take off the heat and add the orange jello, m-mallows, cool whip, oranges and pineapple. Stir all together and put in a bowl and set it in the refridgerator until it sets up. This is so delicious.

Incredible Brocolli Slaw

2007-05-04T15:39:00.000-06:00

1 bag of Brocolli Slaw
1 pack of chicken flavored ramen noodles, crunched up
1 c. sliced almonds
1 c. sunflower seeds
1/2 c. of white raisins, optional

Mix all above together.
In a small mixing bowl, mix together:

1/4 c. veg. oil
3 TBSP. sugar
3 TBSP. apple cider vinegar
chicken flavoring from the ramen noodles

Add to the dry ingredients and let it sit all day to marinade. This is soooo darn good and my kids love it, too. ENJOY!

Chicken Pot Pie

2007-05-04T12:34:00.000-06:00

This recipe is from my friend Katy and is super EASY and yummy too!

1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
16 oz. Frozen Vegetables (I use way less because we don't like veggies! :) )
2 Chicken Breasts (I shred them, or you can cube them, whatever)
Pie Crust (2) Deep Dish
1 cup Shredded Cheese

Combine Soups, Vegetables, and Chicken. Pour into the pieshell. Top with cheese. Cover with pie shell and seal edges.

Bake 350 degrees for 50-60 min. (You can pre-make and freeze and bake for 1-1.5 hours)

Not your mama's Coleslaw

2007-05-01T10:10:00.000-06:00

Coleslaw Salad Recipe

I'm actually not too fond of Coleslaw, but this is a yummy recipe.
I actually got it from my friend Kari Ann.

1 head Cabbage
3/4-1 cup Original Crasins(dried cranberries)
3/4-1cup Candied Slivered Almonds

Dressing:
3/4 cup Mayo
1/3-1/2 cup Sugar
1 Tsp Lemon juice
1 Tsp Bon Appetite Seasoning Salt (McCormick brand) *Find it in the Spice isle. Not all stores have it, I found mine at Smiths.

Add more sugar, lemon juice and/or seasoning to your taste. Dressing can be made ahead of time.
Mix everything together just before serving.

*Caramelize 4 tablespoons of sugar and almonds in a sauce pan on medium-low heat. Once the sugar has melted, spread almonds onto wax paper. Allow almonds to cool complete before adding them to the coleslaw.

"The Best CHOCOLATE CAKE ever"

2007-04-22T16:02:00.000-06:00

This is seriously so DANG Good, i think i make it every Sunday! Hope you like it .
Shannon Taylor

1 yellow cake mix
1 small box of inst. Chocolate Pudding
1/2 C. sugar >Remove lumps with a WIRE WISK

ADD:
3/4 C. vegetable Oil
3/4 C. Water
3 eggs
1 C. Sour cream > Stir with electric mixer for 2 min....

1 C. Semi sweet chocolate Chips

Put in Bundt Pan Bake 60 min. @ 350 degrees
(Take out of oven and let cool for 15 min....then flip over)

Happy Cooking!

POPOVERS

2007-04-02T17:12:00.000-06:00

These are the best! We had them yesterday and it reminded me of how good they are. They are like an airy, roll and slather them with butter and they're perfect.

1 egg
2 egg whites
1 C. milk
1 T. cooking oil
1 C. flour
¼ tsp. salt

Spray a popover pan(or muffin tin) with nonstick cooking spray. Beat egg and egg whites together. Beat in milk and oil. Add flour and salt, beat until blended but still lumpy.

Fill cups half full(this is important!). Bake @ 400 until firm, about 30-35 minutes. Turn off oven, prick popovers with a fork. Leave in oven for 5-10 minutes or until crispy. Serve warm.
Makes 6.

Creamy Cheesey Grits

2007-03-15T17:35:00.000-06:00

Being from the South- I grew up on Grits- just look for them by the oatmeal- instant grits! This is a great side that goes with meats. My girls love them. Hope you will too. Kesley

3 cups of hot cooked grits- 5 little packets it what I used and just mix with boiling water
1/4 cup of butter
1 cup of milk
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups of mozzerella cheese
1/2 tsp. of salt and pepper

PreHeat oven 350
Lightly grease 9-inch baking dish

In medium bowl- combine hot grits and butter, stirring until butter is melted. Stir in milk and beaten eggs. Add cheese, salt and pepper- stir until cheese is melted. Then spoon grits into dish and bake for 50- 60 minutes, or until set. Let Grits stand for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy ya'll

Sweet Chex Mix

2007-03-15T17:25:00.000-06:00

1 1/2 cups- sugar
1 1/2 cups- corn syrup
1 cup- margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons- vanilla
1 box Rice Chex
1/4 cup- sliced almonds

Boil the first 4 ingredients.
Add that mixture to the rice chex and sliced almonds.
Spread 1 layer on cookie sheet.
Bake at 250 for 10 minutes.
Remove from cookie sheet and put in a seperate bowl.
Repeat with remaining mixture.

Banana Slush Punch

2007-03-15T17:20:00.000-06:00

This is a must have for hot summer days

4 cups- sugar
6 cups- water
1- 46 oz can pineapple juice
2- 12 oz cans frozen orange juice
1- 12 oz can frozen lemonade
5- bananas (mashed)
7-up or Sprite

Combine all of the above, except the 7-up or Sprite.
Let it set in the freezer for 8 hours- removing every 2-3 hours to stir and then return to freezer.
When ready to serve put a couple scoops into a cup and add 7-up or Sprite.

Spanish Mickle

2007-03-15T17:04:00.000-06:00

An old lady who I grew up by would always make this for our family and bring it by. Thanks Louise.

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup- chopped onion
1/2 cup- green pepper
2 quarts- stewed tomatoes
dash of salt , pepper, and garlic salt
2 teaspoons- chili powder
3 cups- macaroni (I use rotini)
1 can- whole kernel corn or mexicorn
cheddar cheese- optional

Brown beef, onion, and pepper in large pan.
Add stewed tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic salt, and chili powder.
Simmer until a little thick.
Cook macaroni and add to tomato mixture.
Add corn, serve this way or put in casserole dish and sprinkle cheese on top, put in oven at 325 for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Shrimp Dip

2007-03-15T16:56:00.000-06:00

This stuff is so good to make for a veggie platter. One of our family's favorites.

1- 8 oz package cream cheese (room temp.)
1/2 cup- Miracle Whip (not mayo)
3 Tablespoons- chili sauce (I use Heinz)
1 teaspoon- lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon- onion powder
1/4 teaspoon- worchestershire sauce
1 teaspoon- horseradish
1- 5 oz can small shrimp (deveined and drained)

Beat all ingredients together (except shrimp) w/mixer until smooth, then stir in can of shrimp. Best for dipping carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, etc.

Apricot Glazed Corned Beef

2007-03-08T18:48:00.000-07:00

Since St. Patrick's Day is just next week I thought I would post this recipe. So if you're looking for an Irish themed dinner, this is actually real good!

INGREDIENTS
4 1/2 pounds corned beef, rinsed
1 cup water
1 cup apricot preserves
4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Coat a large pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place corned beef in dish and add water. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 2 hours; drain liquid.
In a small bowl combine apricot preserves, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Spread the apricot mixture evenly over the corned beef.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) 25 to 30 more minutes, or until the meat is tender; basting occasionally with pan drippings.
Slice corned beef across grain and serve.

Rolo Cookies

2007-03-06T20:59:00.000-07:00

I think I got this recipe from Chels...can't remember! But, it's always a crowd favorite.

1 C. butter
1C. sugar
1 C. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 ½ C. flour
¾ C. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1 bag Rolo’s Candies

1. Cream butter, sugar, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla.
2. Then add flour, cocoa, and baking soda. Combine all together.
3. Roll rolo candies inside of dough ball and roll in sugar.
4. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-10 minutes.

Lasagna A La Mexicana

2007-03-03T16:09:00.000-07:00

1 pkg of extra wide cooked lasagna noodles or any type of noodle works- I like shells
1lb of lean ground beef
1/2 c chopped onion
1/2c chopped green pepper
2 12 oz jars of salsa (2 1/2 cups)
1 can of whole kernel corn-drained
1 tsp. chili powder
1 c of ricotta cheese (you can use the non-fat)
2 c of shredded cheddar cheese
one small can of sliced black olives
sour cream to top it off

Preheat oven 375
prepare noodles
brown meat, onion and green peppers- drain
return to pan- add salsa, corn, and chili powder
in a 13X9 baking dish- layer meat sauce, noodles, ricotta cheese and cheddar cheese combined-then repeat layers ending with sauce. Sprinkle with olives and remaining cheddar cheese-cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving- and then serve with sour cream! Enjoy- this is really yummy!!!

Fruit Salad

2007-03-03T08:16:00.000-07:00

Apples
Bananas
Strawberries
Red Grapes
Or any fruit you would like (oranges, pears, etc.)
Vanilla Yogurt
Cinnamon

Chop up fruits for the fruit salad. You can really use any fruits you have. This recipe is from my friend Rebekah and when she made it she used apples, bananas, oranges, and red grapes. So mix up the fruit, add vanilla yogurt and sprinkle some cinnamon on top and mix well! It is soooo yummy and refreshing! I'm eating it right now.

Macaroni & Cheese

2007-02-26T08:52:00.000-07:00

Here is a recipe I got in Relief Society :

Note: If making ahead and freezing the dish, cover with plastic wrap and foil. Thaw in refrigerator for 24 hours, and bake uncovered until dish is bubly and browned. The frozen casserole can also be cooked in the oven without thawing: remove plastic wrap, cover with the foil, and bake until bubbling. Remove foil and cook until browned.

2 slices white sandwich bread, torn into small pieces ( use food processor if needed)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
2 cups of shredded cheese (8 ounces)
ground pepper
salt

1 tbls unsalted butter, melted
1/4 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 2 tbls)

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain well.

Meanwhile, for topping, mix the torn bread and melted butter well with a fork. Toss with Parmesan cheese; set aside.

Meanwhile, for cheese sauce, melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour until completely incorporated. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Add shredded cheese; stir until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Stir macaroni into cheese sauce. Transfer to a 1 quart casserole. Coat casserole with topping. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and browned on top. Let stand 10 minutes.

1. Just about any cheese will work; good ones are cheddar, Colby, Monterey jack, and Gruyere. Goat and blue are great when used with other cheeses.

Olive Garden Salad

2007-02-23T09:05:00.000-07:00

Olive Garden Salad

Salad Ingredients:
1-2 heads of iceberg lettuce
red onion, sliced
black olives
banana peppers
croutons
tomato, chopped
fresh Parmesan cheese

Dressing Ingredients:
1/2 C. Mayonnaise
1/3 C. White Vinegar
1 tsp. Vegetable Oil
2 Tbsp. Corn Syrup
2 Tbsp. Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp. Romano Cheese
1/4 tsp. Garlic Salt - or one clove garlic minced
1/2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp. Parsley Flakes
1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
Adjust ingredients to taste.

Toss salad ingredients.
Add Dressing just before serving. Dressing can be made a day in advance.

Poppyseed Chicken

2007-02-16T13:00:00.000-07:00

3-4 Chicken Breasts or 12 strips (I even sometimes just use 2)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 c. Sour Cream
1/2 stick butter
1 1/2 T. Poppy seeds (or less- just sprinkle until it looks like enough)
1 1/2 Tube Ritz Crackers

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and cook in pan,
2, In a 9 x 13 pan, mix cooked chicken, soup, and sour cream
3. Sprinkle in poppy seeds
4. Crush Ritz Crackers in a Ziploc. Mix with melted butter. Spread over top of chicken mixture.

Bake at 350 for 20-25 min.

Sunday Chicken

2007-02-06T19:10:00.000-07:00

Sunday Chicken--easy and yummy

4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cans cream of chicken soup, condensed
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 cup sour cream

Place chicken in greased slow cooker. Mix cream of chicken soup and onion mix then pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. One hour before serving stir in sour cream.

I like it served over rice and green beans on the side. It would also be good with sauted mushrooms. Good luck!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

2007-02-05T14:19:00.000-07:00

Okay this is seriously the easiest thing to make. This comes from my cousin Catherine.

4 chicken breasts (12 tenderloin pieces)
2 (15 oz) cans black beans, undrained
2 (14 oz) cans stewed tomatoes
2 (14 oz) cans chicken broth
1 (14 oz) can whole kernal corn
1 c. salsa - I use mild
1 (4 oz) can chopped green chilies

Throw everything into your crock pot- I usually throw my chicken in frozen- and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Right before serving take out chicken and shred, then put back into soup

Toppings: Tortilla chips, sour cream, grated cheese, cilantro, lime wedges.

OREO Triple Layer Chocolate Pie

2007-02-04T20:10:00.000-07:00

32 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided (about 3/4 of 1 lb. 2 oz. bag)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
2 cups cold milk
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

FINELY crush 24 of the cookies; mix with butter. Press firmly onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate.
POUR milk into large bowl. Add pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. (Mixture will be thick.)
SPOON 1-1/2 cups of the pudding into crust. Gently stir 1/2 of the whipped topping into remaining pudding; spread over pudding layer in crust. Chop remaining 8 cookies; stir into remaining whipped topping. Spread over pie.
REFRIGERATE 4 hours or until set.

This is a yummy treat from kraftfoods.com

My Momma's Cinnamon Rolls

2007-02-03T18:32:00.000-07:00

Cinnamon Rolls--
2 c. lukewarm water
2 T. dry yeast
1 T. sugar
7 c. flour
2 t. salt
6 T. margarine
1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
Cinnamon
Brown Sugar
3 T. powdered milk (optional)

Dissolve yeast and 1 T. sugar in warm water. Add 3 cups flour and beat with mixer until smooth as possible (will be lumpy and stringy). Cream sugar, margarine, and eggs until very smooth. Add egg mixture to first mixture. Then add remaining flour and salt a little at a time. Mix together. Knead a LITTLE. Dough will be lumpy and uneven. Cover. Letrise until double (about 1 hour). Divide in half. Roll out. Spread with melted margarine (approx 1 to 2 T.) Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up and cut into ½" rolls with thread. Let raise on pan until nice size. Bake at 375 degrees for approx 10 to 15 minutes or until just barely brown.

Buttercream Frosting--
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 t. vanilla
dash of salt
milk

Cream margarine, shortening, salt, and vanilla together until as smooth as possible. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Add 1 to 2 T. of milk to thin frosting or add milk to desired consistency. You can also add cocoa to desired taste for chocolate frosting.

WELCOME

2007-02-03T18:27:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Share-Eat-Enjoy blog. This is a place for all of us gals to share recipes. Feel free to post all sorts of yummy favorites. We'd love to see breakfast ideas, lunches, salads, dinners, and especially desserts. Sooooo go ahead, Share-Eat-Enjoy!