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These donuts are so so good! They are also very easy to make. My husband said they didn't look very good but tasted fantastic! So there you go! I of course had to double the recipe because 6 donuts was just not enough for our family! <br />
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<li class="instruction" id="zlrecipe-instruction-3" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Spoon mixture into prepared doughnut pan, and bake for 10-11 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly pressed. Allow doughnuts to cool a few minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire wrack to cool for a few more minutes.</li>
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The batter is very thick! Spoon it into the pan, or pour it into a ziplock bag, snip off the end, and pipe the batter into the molds.</div>
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I know this is a little late for grilling season but that is just how my life is right now. A little late for everything!! This is such a good recipe and even my kids loved it. My 2nd son who doesn't like much of anything asked for 3 helpings! You know it is a good recipe if that happens. It is also so simple to put together and cooks fast. So if you are in a warmer climate than we are here, try it. Or maybe it would work to broil them in your oven. It is worth a try! This recipe I found on <a href="http://www.thesisterscafe.com/2011/08/rosemary-ranch-chicken-kabobs">Sisters Cafe</a>.<br />
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1/4 cup ranch dressing<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1/4 cup olive oil<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />2 Tb Worcestershire sauce<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1 tsp dry rosemary<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1 tsp salt<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1 tsp sugar<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />1 tsp white vinegar<br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" />fresh ground pepper to taste</div>
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Stir together marinade ingredients. Place chicken in bowl and pour marinade over – make sure all the chicken pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. </div>
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Preheat grill to med-high heat. Thread chicken on metal skewers and discard marinade. Lightly oil grill grates. Grill kabobs for 8-12 minutes or until no longer pink in center and juices run clear.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-29737137337180691462011-08-02T11:28:00.000-06:002011-08-02T11:28:34.396-06:004 Packet Roast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIKl8cVWoSd0-Pfl2xrwxe6jKVnV2LSoXtNlGgm0japeR7Rcl21ra1g-aEBUfuGpxqlH_nWjx89IsnZDWO-BkoZqHOKq4tncYVV1t7elM3aYQRlyd2vhwus6c79SKBRhhzoaMa-8PqAa8/s1600/IMG_5576.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIKl8cVWoSd0-Pfl2xrwxe6jKVnV2LSoXtNlGgm0japeR7Rcl21ra1g-aEBUfuGpxqlH_nWjx89IsnZDWO-BkoZqHOKq4tncYVV1t7elM3aYQRlyd2vhwus6c79SKBRhhzoaMa-8PqAa8/s320/IMG_5576.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I know this is not the greatest picture but the roast is awesome! I have been using my crockpot a lot lately and it has done me well. This recipe is another one from <a href="http://www.thesisterscafe.com/">Sisters Cafe</a>. My husband is not a pot roast fan but he loved this one. It also makes yummy gravy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 packet ranch dressing mix</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 packet brown gravy mix</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 packet Italian salad dressing mix</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 packet onion soup mix</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 roast of choice ( I used 3 - 4 lb rump roast)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/2 - 3/4 cup of water</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">assorted veggies if desired </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Place roast in crockpot. Arrange vegetables around the roast if being used. Sprinkle the mix packets over the roast. Pour water around the roast. Cook on low for 6 - 8 hours.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-64132396313374953822011-07-27T12:57:00.000-06:002011-07-27T12:57:23.541-06:00Steak and Veggie Kebabs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierwi2hFy-4RXWXMfQuzylnJ5-8byXilRGpKMsJ2lTp1SF_WNvQc6c3EMvkeyHSsfIrFtjXuqafWBZRgmiSdyHNydC3GyZ3pY3w23vON_PgcsjL8Xvbzf_V7K3ut7PHC59U6YsO4hW-rc/s1600/IMG_5705.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEierwi2hFy-4RXWXMfQuzylnJ5-8byXilRGpKMsJ2lTp1SF_WNvQc6c3EMvkeyHSsfIrFtjXuqafWBZRgmiSdyHNydC3GyZ3pY3w23vON_PgcsjL8Xvbzf_V7K3ut7PHC59U6YsO4hW-rc/s320/IMG_5705.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I think this is only the second time I have made Kebabs. I don't know why, they are sooo good. This is a very simple recipe but has a lot of flavor. <br />
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I got this recipe off of <a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2011/06/grilled-steak-and-veggie-kebabs.html">Mel's Kitchen Cafe</a>. So yummy! I think I am going to have to try her <a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2011/06/bbq-chicken-kebabs.html">BBQ Chicken Kebabs</a>. I am sure they are just as good. <br />
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Transfer 1/3 cup of the mixture to a large microwave-safe bowl. Place the remaining mixture in a gallon-size ziploc bag and add the meat, tossing lightly. Press the air out of the bag, seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 hours (don’t marinate longer than 2 hours or the beef will be too salty).</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Add the bell peppers, onion and mushrooms to the bowl with the reserved soy sauce mixture and toss to coat. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and let marinate for 30 minutes. Microwave the vegetables until the onions are translucent at the edges, about 3 minutes, stirring halfway. Uncover the vegetables and set aside until the meat is fully marinated.</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px; margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Thread the meat onto the skewers, distributing the veggies among the pieces of meat. Grill the kebabs over medium heat, covered, turning frequently, until the meat is well browned and vegetables are tender, about 14-16 minutes. Serve.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-68043894182590392672011-05-13T20:14:00.001-06:002011-05-13T20:51:06.465-06:00Black Bean Chocolate Cupcakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEr3mlFrMB6CbjUp0xC9UiygjgPQ50id4UFJBGzVfsZ91RASimFRayfaFSaMrGFQ4ZXLBr5ompazDG_4BCwu8wjU_h4P3TNLtqjNZeEIDXdjZ22HB5KmgnI7P_r-c0Bw0TRyYAeixgfoQ/s1600/IMG_5219.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEr3mlFrMB6CbjUp0xC9UiygjgPQ50id4UFJBGzVfsZ91RASimFRayfaFSaMrGFQ4ZXLBr5ompazDG_4BCwu8wjU_h4P3TNLtqjNZeEIDXdjZ22HB5KmgnI7P_r-c0Bw0TRyYAeixgfoQ/s320/IMG_5219.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;">So, so good!! You will never know they have black beans in them. My boys even like them without frosting! You have to try these as soon as you can. You will not be disappointed. I have made them several times. I have substituted plain yogurt for sour cream and left out the pudding mix and they still tasted really good. </span></span><br />
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font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;">(if you don't like using preboxed cakes, I am sure you could substitute the oil in a homemade</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://dealstomeals.blogspot.com/2011/01/peanut-butter-favorites-peanut-butter.html" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">chocolate cake</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;">recipe with pureed beans)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1 can black beans</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; 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Put beans and water in a food processor or blender and blend until completely smooth. Pour the cake mix into a large bowl and add the pureed beans. Add the sour cream, eggs and dry pudding mix to the cake mix and stir until smooth. Grease 18 muffin tins (or use muffin wrappers) and fill with the cake batter. Bake at 350 for 10-13 minutes, or until cooked through (don't over cook or they will dry out--who likes dry cake? Ugh!). Remove from the oven and let cool until ready to frost.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;"><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: normal;"></span></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">“Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Frosting</span></b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 14px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">1 stick (1/2 c.) butter or margarine</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">2/3 c. Hershey’s Cocoa</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">3 c. powdered sugar</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">1/3 c. milk</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">1 tsp. vanilla extract</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating on med. speed to spreading consistency. Add more milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla. About 2 c. </span></span></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-78897038775748360022011-04-16T17:53:00.002-06:002011-05-02T21:48:06.679-06:00Ranch House Crock Pot Pork Chops<div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b><br style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivD7ppOoh5-iaiHgyIFhvkcOhC-ckKfwIiBMhlQnFNWvti1ecy9yYDao15JyYqvd6YGQkL_Z6M9x_cXzR6YY7xWjChz3tyXezPE_ILOzcYulS2pKd2JVRR-q_DVmVeWqW_p91pZDq8wbc/s1600/IMG_5085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivD7ppOoh5-iaiHgyIFhvkcOhC-ckKfwIiBMhlQnFNWvti1ecy9yYDao15JyYqvd6YGQkL_Z6M9x_cXzR6YY7xWjChz3tyXezPE_ILOzcYulS2pKd2JVRR-q_DVmVeWqW_p91pZDq8wbc/s320/IMG_5085.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><b><br />
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1 packet dry Ranch Dressing Seasoning<br />
10 oz can Cream of Chicken Soup</div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">4 lbs peeled, cubed potatoes<br />
5 Tablespoons real butter<br />
1 Cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese<br />
6 cloves <a href="http://www.picky-palate.com/2007/11/creamy-roasted-garlic-mashed-potates.html" style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">roasted garlic</a> (click for directions how to roast garlic)<br />
1- 1 1/2 Cups warm skim milk (any milk will do, I just happened to use skim)<br />
1 Tablespoon salt, or to taste<br />
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper, or to taste</div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">1. Place pork chops, Ranch seasoning and soup into a medium sized crock pot over high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 6 hours.</div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">2. Place potatoes into a large pot of cold water. Place onto stovetop over high heat and bring to a boil. Once water is boiling, cook for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. Drain and transfer to the work bowl of a stand or electric mixer. Mix on low until potatoes are mashed then add butter, parmesan, garlic, milk, salt and pepper. Season to taste if needed. For thinner mashed potatoes add more milk, slowly until your desired consitency.</div><div style="font-family: Tahoma, Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">3. Scoop mashed potatoes onto serving plates and top with pork chops and soup gravy from crock pot. Enjoy!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-24504596946277938442011-04-10T21:44:00.000-06:002011-04-10T21:44:51.910-06:00Double Chocolate Fantasy Bars<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_wAfUaD-xDE62844K4WiVJ3eMlJgemX3x0dVPq8RyVn1jSQUWLhRYU5EPrTb2hdFNCUzbw6Ag-VXSxx59tgCS1ZBqOpfE8MU75tstCbaEm7_3iE673JAgnoA_JkuKgDqo8dPpAWCiis/s1600/IMG_5168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5_wAfUaD-xDE62844K4WiVJ3eMlJgemX3x0dVPq8RyVn1jSQUWLhRYU5EPrTb2hdFNCUzbw6Ag-VXSxx59tgCS1ZBqOpfE8MU75tstCbaEm7_3iE673JAgnoA_JkuKgDqo8dPpAWCiis/s320/IMG_5168.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Double Chocolate Fantasy Bars<br />
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1 (18.25 oz) package chocolate cake mix<br />
1/4 cup vegetable oil<br />
1 egg<br />
1 cup chopped nuts<br />
1 (14 oz) can Sweetened Condensed Milk (not evaporated milk)<br />
1 (6 oz) package semi-sweet chocolate chips<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
Dash salt<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 13x9 inch baking pan. In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, oil and egg; beat at medium speed until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture. Press remaining crumb mixture firmly on bottom of prepared pan.<br />
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In small saucepan over medium heat, combine remaining ingredients. Cook and stir until chips melt.<br />
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Pour chocolate mixture evenly over prepared crust. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture evenly over top. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool. Cut into bars. Store loosely covered at room temperature. <br />
Makes 36 bars.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-31918510276587566242011-03-19T16:57:00.000-06:002011-03-19T16:57:14.284-06:00Cornbread Cake<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZBYTRJHa7LPDSR8oyi9cS4QpUhAbv30yaJ_Nx5IlPRH5Abok1IvoV3MoCbFjT6qHDKBGX85Qym64YyXBBWnx1WHOJ-8obuRl7McpgIiYLsYgkk1yhHImFN3Q1uA-IOWqGhF1VFLziOvA/s1600/IMG_5002.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575946597419418578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZBYTRJHa7LPDSR8oyi9cS4QpUhAbv30yaJ_Nx5IlPRH5Abok1IvoV3MoCbFjT6qHDKBGX85Qym64YyXBBWnx1WHOJ-8obuRl7McpgIiYLsYgkk1yhHImFN3Q1uA-IOWqGhF1VFLziOvA/s320/IMG_5002.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a>This cornbread cake is named appropriately. It is cornbread but it tastes sweet like a cake. Very, very, good with honey. My boys gobble it up every time. <br />
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Cornbread Cake<br />
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1 cup sugar<br />
1 cup margarine<br />
1 1/2 cup flour<br />
1 cup cornmeal<br />
2 tsp baking powder<br />
2 tsp salt<br />
2 beaten eggs<br />
1 1/2 cup milk<br />
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Cream sugar and butter. Add rest of ingredients. Put in a greased 9x9 pan. Bake 350 for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean. (The original recipe said to bake it for 30 minutes but mine was no where near done. That's why I changed the baking time to 1 hour. )<br />
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I got this recipe off of <a href="http://sisterscafe.blogspot.com/2010/11/white-chicken-chili.html">Sisters Cafe</a>. We really liked this soup and it turned out to be a quick and easy week night meal. </span><br /></b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>White Bean Chicken Chili</b><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; "><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">1 lb great northern beans ( i like to use Navy beans-they are smaller)</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">1-2 lbs cooked and shredded chicken</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">6 cups chicken broth</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">1 Tb olive oil</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">1 medium onion, chopped</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">2-3 garlic cloves, minced</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">2- 4oz cans diced green chilis</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">2 tsp cumin</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">1/4 tsp cayenne pepper</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, grated</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; "></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">*additional grated jack cheese and cilantro for garnish</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; "></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; "></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">1. Soak beans overnight. Drain, rinse and pick over to remove bad beans. Add broth to beans and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer beans until tender (usually all day in crockpot on low).</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; "></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; "></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">2 Heat olive oil in a skillet and saute onion and garlic until onions are translucent (about 10 minutes). Mix in green chilies an spices. Add to the beans. Stir in chicken and then cheese. Stir until thick.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; "></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">Garnish with grated Monterey Jack cheese and fresh chopped cilantro.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; "></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; "></span></div><div><strong><span style="font-size: 17px; ">Fast and Easy Method</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">**This makes a delicious soup in a matter of minutes**</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; "></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 17px; ">For Step 1: Instead of cooking 1 lb beans in 6 cups of broth--just open 3 (14oz) cans of great Northern (or Navy) beans and 2 (14oz) cans Chicken broth and then proceed with recipe.</span></div></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-4520986138403728322011-02-26T17:27:00.000-07:002011-02-26T17:27:00.528-07:00Mock Kneader's Mint Brownies<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nS13247m_KpbLDcS-E0X9C7I18TjjNXLhuyqHqXeAUlIN50BoWupeOMe7J5OVXRx5TD7Mi4j9UF9PHazHQfHayGrusoVSDEWvrcqGt9zkMhgKAhhUJoWnuatEi8hOJr2Ye4NGcQQ_5Q/s1600/IMG_5036.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6nS13247m_KpbLDcS-E0X9C7I18TjjNXLhuyqHqXeAUlIN50BoWupeOMe7J5OVXRx5TD7Mi4j9UF9PHazHQfHayGrusoVSDEWvrcqGt9zkMhgKAhhUJoWnuatEi8hOJr2Ye4NGcQQ_5Q/s320/IMG_5036.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575935219874822162" /></a><br /><div>Who doesn't like Kneader's? Who doesn't like Kneader's Mint Brownie's? These are so yummy, I really could eat the whole pan. That is why when I make them I have to give them away to family and friends. Hope everyone enjoy's them as much as me. When I am short on time I use a box brownie mix and it turns out just fine.</div><div><br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6kI-_SUpaFVJzDz-P3avmXtN3r9cGuQWfYZJ4_L-JX4oHnujNrO1JvOaPeB_CQWyrU8iDPG3OchJhzbBM9TYFpTwAVpm-yxTyBcPjxkuMHOG5MrEGes2NUs56xTsI6RYqNbpP3zwGVw/s1600/IMG_5033.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6kI-_SUpaFVJzDz-P3avmXtN3r9cGuQWfYZJ4_L-JX4oHnujNrO1JvOaPeB_CQWyrU8iDPG3OchJhzbBM9TYFpTwAVpm-yxTyBcPjxkuMHOG5MrEGes2NUs56xTsI6RYqNbpP3zwGVw/s320/IMG_5033.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575934965290442434" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mock Kneader's Mint Brownies</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Brownie<br />1 cup butter<br />4 oz unsweetened chocolate<br />2 cups sugar<br />1 teaspoons vanilla<br />4 eggs<br />1 cup all-purpose flour<br />2 cups semisweet chocolate chips<br /><br />Melt the chocolate and butter in a 2 quart bowl in the microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring every 20 – 30 seconds until the chocolate is melted. Cool slightly.<br />Add sugar, eggs and vanilla and mix well with a spatula.<br />Add the flour and stir to combine.<br />Stir in chocolate chips. Spread into a buttered 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch baking pan.<br />Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Do not overcook. Cool.<br /><br />Filling<br />½ cup softened butter, margarine, or shortening<br />2 cups confectioners’ sugar<br />2 drops mint flavoring or to taste<br />1 drop pink food coloring<br /><br />In a small bowl, beat the confectioners’ sugar, butter and mint flavoring until smooth.<br />Add food coloring to make a light pink.<br />Spread evenly over cooled brownies and then chill.<br /><br />Chocolate Ganache</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 C Chocolate Chips (I use semi-sweet)</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1/3 C Butter</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Melt butter and chocolate over low heat (or in the microwave) until smooth. Spread over mint filling. Refrigerate and enjoy!</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(64, 64, 64); font-family:'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', 'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p></span></span></span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, Times, serif;font-size:100%;color:#666633;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 17px;font-size:11px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-66119057765357368272011-02-19T22:08:00.000-07:002011-02-19T22:08:00.859-07:00Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivfbHSeVTVK1c49TQrIy-gOQi0mucvXct0ARaVOtGekhjIu7Q4feodNiJhM693przP0VSiAuxLmp58PJDgqXwtkNSYFbTLpGlNf7NGDUIVqsQHeB1i767phyphenhyphen8UAA-FikoTq_Bw53xXEBc/s1600/IMG_4913.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivfbHSeVTVK1c49TQrIy-gOQi0mucvXct0ARaVOtGekhjIu7Q4feodNiJhM693przP0VSiAuxLmp58PJDgqXwtkNSYFbTLpGlNf7NGDUIVqsQHeB1i767phyphenhyphen8UAA-FikoTq_Bw53xXEBc/s320/IMG_4913.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563017645807167650" /></a>I love to make this meal on a weeknight when I don't have a lot of time. It is very quick to put together and tastes fantastic. As you can see in the picture I didn't have carrots the night I made it. <div><br /></div><div><br /><div><b>Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken</b></div><div>Serves 4</div><div><br /></div><div>2 Tbs olive oil, divided</div><div>2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes</div><div>1 carrot, sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch pieces</div><div>1 (10 oz) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed</div><div>2 cloves garlic, minced</div><div>12 oz angel hair pasta</div><div> 2/3 cup chicken broth</div><div>1 tsp dried basil</div><div>1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese</div><div><br /></div><div>Heat 1 Tbs oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add chicken. Cook, stirring, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Heat remaining oil in same skillet. Begin heating water for pasta. Add carrot to skillet; cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add broccoli and garlic to skillet; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer. Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, add chicken broth, basil and Parmesan to skillet. Stir to combine. Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes. Drain pasta. Place in a large serving bowl. Top with chicken and vegetable mixture. Serve immediately. </div><div><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-58603180747858030962011-02-12T20:47:00.000-07:002011-02-12T20:47:00.613-07:00Caramel Corn<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95V5btf3lCpEVfB8FsEV4Yc_1aO8O_sSTpe9Q7O7Y80Y2o0I5SBjjfTR-z733iGXY24jriD30PhCBZl8RrAVdjDJ_5Uz6_WVH2G9hQgkqyLEoyy8BpD0LqxL-UZbqih8QSqeZJfqkGCc/s1600/IMG_4904.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95V5btf3lCpEVfB8FsEV4Yc_1aO8O_sSTpe9Q7O7Y80Y2o0I5SBjjfTR-z733iGXY24jriD30PhCBZl8RrAVdjDJ_5Uz6_WVH2G9hQgkqyLEoyy8BpD0LqxL-UZbqih8QSqeZJfqkGCc/s320/IMG_4904.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563015435428556050" /></a>This recipe I got from my sister in law and my family loves it. So very easy to make. It is very <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">gooey and sticky. This recipe makes a lot so be prepared to share it with friends and neighbors. </span><br /><div><b>Caramel Corn</b></div><div><br /></div><div>1 cup brown sugar</div><div>1 cup light corn syrup</div><div>1 cube butter softened</div><div>1 can sweetened condensed milk</div><div>1 tsp soda</div><div><br /></div><div>Cook Brown sugar and light corn syrup to a soft ball stage. Remove from heat.</div><div>Add 1 cube soft butter, sweetened condensed milk and soda.</div><div>Stir until mixed well and butter is melted.</div><div>Pour over popcorn and mix. I use 4 bags of buttered microwave popcorn. </div><div>Be sure to take out kernels.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-24553502414795382702011-01-29T21:49:00.002-07:002011-01-30T23:38:09.822-07:00Pork Tenderloin<div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HER6HA5Pkdiv2C8cBeGQrV6GarbLSJC_KNkQNDSB06i45L5RdTDsT3TfcaQKf4PSxFCxk2d6kpXLHdX3IDnGKP54JQRc9XlDFtlmua2_hqlLtuboUVKeurDix-csJe286m7elH_2vsM/s1600/IMG_4918.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HER6HA5Pkdiv2C8cBeGQrV6GarbLSJC_KNkQNDSB06i45L5RdTDsT3TfcaQKf4PSxFCxk2d6kpXLHdX3IDnGKP54JQRc9XlDFtlmua2_hqlLtuboUVKeurDix-csJe286m7elH_2vsM/s320/IMG_4918.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563012899871152930" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is definitely a 5 star recipe, one of our family favorites. I got this recipe from my mother in law who is a very good cook. I think every recipe she has given me has been fantastic. What I love most about this recipe is that it is very simple. With little ones running around I am always grateful for easy recipes. This takes a little planning ahead so that you can marinade the tenderloin but then you just put it in the oven and let it cook. Turns out perfect every time. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pork Tenderloin</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">2 (3/4 pound) pork tenderloins</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/2 cup soy sauce</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup water</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 cloves garlic, minced</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tablespoon grated onion</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tablespoon white vinegar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 tsp ground red pepper</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 slices bacon</div><div style="text-align: left;">Mustard Sauce</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Place tenderloins in a shallow dish. Combine soy sauce and next 5 ingredients; stir well. Pour marinade mixture over tenderloins. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, turning occasionally. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Remove tenderloins from marinade, reserving marinade. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Place one slice of bacon on top of each tenderloin. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees for one hour and 10 minutes or until thermometer inserted in thickest part of tenderloins registers 160 degrees, basting frequently with marinade. Serve with Mustard Sauce. (I baste every 15 minutes)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Mustard Sauce</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">1/3 cup mayonnaise </div><div style="text-align: left;">1/3 sour cream</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tablespoon dry mustard</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tablespoon grated onion</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 1/2 tsp white vinegar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 tsp salt</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well. Cover and chill. Yield: 3/4 cup. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-33442282161245119722011-01-22T17:58:00.004-07:002011-01-22T17:58:00.310-07:00Magic Cookie Bars<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyodMtZF6wAu4CHajm11o3eJ6DxqBc5Tn_fmen85XrwUqs6MLGOs-khKrp1I59Az3jDUA-reAyPKN8uy_nvUnAUqQ4ZAp0vqqyw6dZgsFwq2NksUoHDHKu6HHzbR3D2UT7UDgFig_Q9cc/s1600/IMG_4902.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 243px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyodMtZF6wAu4CHajm11o3eJ6DxqBc5Tn_fmen85XrwUqs6MLGOs-khKrp1I59Az3jDUA-reAyPKN8uy_nvUnAUqQ4ZAp0vqqyw6dZgsFwq2NksUoHDHKu6HHzbR3D2UT7UDgFig_Q9cc/s320/IMG_4902.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561470232454956674" /></a>Magic Bars have got to be one of my favorite cookie bars. I decided this year I would try a new recipe out of each of my cookbooks. I have all these cookbooks laying around with great recipes in them. I just need to try them. This recipe came from my Eagle Brand Classic Recipes. There are several other recipes in this book that I will be trying or retrying!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fPTK1Ea8DKBhIdyP5ONPpZk6PFNxsgMKMt3kIUZNJjWbtn90JdAw4nyA29rPZRQLa96a5n8dw_u7TNoRTWTPKHJR_3yu5zx87na5SKAOQrdBqrzE_ItOiIDs4tXV3olYHrYV57MLoh8/s1600/IMG_4895.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 314px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fPTK1Ea8DKBhIdyP5ONPpZk6PFNxsgMKMt3kIUZNJjWbtn90JdAw4nyA29rPZRQLa96a5n8dw_u7TNoRTWTPKHJR_3yu5zx87na5SKAOQrdBqrzE_ItOiIDs4tXV3olYHrYV57MLoh8/s320/IMG_4895.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561470223475877218" /></a>Magic Cookie Bars<div><br /></div><div>1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine</div><div>1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs</div><div>1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk (not evaporated milk)</div><div>2 cups (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips</div><div>1 1/3 cups flaked coconut</div><div>1 cup chopped nuts</div><div><br /></div><div>Preheat oven to 35o F (325 F for glass dish). In 13x9 inch baking pan, melt butter in oven.</div><div>Sprinkle crumbs over butter; pour Eagle Brand evenly over crumbs. Layer evenly with remaining ingredients; press down firmly.</div><div>Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Chill, if desired. Cut into bars. Store loosely covered at room temperature. </div><div>Makes 2 to 3 dozen. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-40120646913282933702011-01-15T22:41:00.005-07:002011-01-15T22:41:00.372-07:00Double Coconut Cake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfoFzkPweQIGmT1M5ET3LRv1QCbWfPIYSCoA3kyXXR75Zc_p4vlF34U1UEdSIOiXxcwaq3m4R5do4Kr-Y9g5EiuLD9foo5grftQ6g0-dDbQJ7WEWbfRRUKNc_60JXUemZ8VPsrNNwFp4/s1600/IMG_4890.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfoFzkPweQIGmT1M5ET3LRv1QCbWfPIYSCoA3kyXXR75Zc_p4vlF34U1UEdSIOiXxcwaq3m4R5do4Kr-Y9g5EiuLD9foo5grftQ6g0-dDbQJ7WEWbfRRUKNc_60JXUemZ8VPsrNNwFp4/s320/IMG_4890.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561464074295599442" /></a>My sister makes these cupcakes and they are soooo good. I haven't tried to make them because she does such a good job, why mess up a good thing. She left some at the house the other day and I have to admit, i ate most of them. Not good for my thighs but my stomach sure enjoyed them. The cake is very dense and moist. Love these!<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGEvQntxJBh2sY52U3uKKXrB91Qpaph59hdWCy8ZGveZu3uqw6kjeLQRDr8bhcQLOyiB9AEnYWu-HuQ3dALp2jPmYAPufpu3ON2jRTXCtg8xnBzKZAP-bjTKJWkLfDYUbynuzk-adEdvA/s1600/IMG_4884.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGEvQntxJBh2sY52U3uKKXrB91Qpaph59hdWCy8ZGveZu3uqw6kjeLQRDr8bhcQLOyiB9AEnYWu-HuQ3dALp2jPmYAPufpu3ON2jRTXCtg8xnBzKZAP-bjTKJWkLfDYUbynuzk-adEdvA/s320/IMG_4884.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561464070474554514" /></a><br /><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Double-Coconut Cake</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span>by: Michelle Dansie</p><p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Cooking spray</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 Tablespoon cake flour</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2 ¼ cups sifted cake flour</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">½ teaspoon salt </span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 2/3 cups sugar</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1/3 cup butter, softened</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2 large eggs</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 tablespoon vanilla extract</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Fluffy Coconut Frosting or Buttercream Icing (my favorite)</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2/3 cup flaked sweetened coconut, divided. (I like it toasted)</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1. Preheat oven to 350</span><span style="font: 12.0px Symbol; letter-spacing: 0.0px">°</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2. Coat 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; dust with 1 tablespoon flour.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">3. Combine 2 ¼ cups flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring with a whisk. Place sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (for about 5 minutes). Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture and milk alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in vanilla.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">4. Pour batter into prepared pans. Sharply tab the pans once on countertop to remove air bubbles. Bake at 350</span><span style="font: 12.0px Symbol; letter-spacing: 0.0px">°</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"> for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes on wire racks, and remove from pans. Cool completely on wire racks.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">5. Place 1 cake layer on a plate; spread with 1 cup Fluffy Coconut Frosting. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup coconut. Top with remaining cake layer; spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle 1/3 cup coconut over top of cake. Store cake loosely covered in refrigerator. Yield: 14 servings.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Cupcakes bake for 19-22 minutes</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">(Totals include Fluffy Coconut Frosting) CALORIES 298 (24% from fat); FAT 7.9g (sat 5g, mono 1.7g, poly 0.3g); PROTEIN 3.4 g; CARB 53.8g; FIBER 0.4; CHOL 42mg; IRON 1.6mg; SODIUM 273mg; CALC 52mg.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">FLUFFY COCONUT FROSTING:</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">4 large egg whites</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">½ teaspoon cream of tartar</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Dash of salt</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1 cup sugar</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">¼ cup water</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">½ teaspoon vanilla extract</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">¼ teaspoon coconut extract</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1. Place egg whites cream of tartar, and salt in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 238</span><span style="font: 12.0px Symbol; letter-spacing: 0.0px">°</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">. Pour hot sugar syrup in a thin stream over egg whites, beating at high speed. Stir in extracts. Yield: about 4 cups (serving size: about ¼ cup).</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">CALORIES 54 (0% from fat); FAT 0g; PROTEIN 0.9g; CARB 12.7g; FIBER 0g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 0mg; SODIUM 32mg; CALC 1mg</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Buttercream Icing</b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Ingredients:</b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine softened</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; color:#3d00ff;"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?sku=604-2237">1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract</a></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (approximately 1 lb.)</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">2 tablespoons milk</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>Makes:</b> About 3 cups of icing.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana; min-height: 15.0px"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"></span><br /></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>(Medium Consistency)</b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">In large bowl, cream shortening and butter with electric mixer. Add vanilla. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl often. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. Keep bowl covered with a damp cloth until ready to use.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">For best results, keep icing bowl in refrigerator when not in use. Refrigerated in an airtight container, this icing can be stored 2 weeks. Rewhip before using.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>For thin (spreading) consistency icing,</b> add 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Verdana"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><b>For Pure White Icing (stiff consistency),</b> omit butter; substitute an additional 1/2 cup shortening for butter and add 1/2 teaspoon No-Color Butter Flavor. Add up to 4 tablespoons light corn syrup, water or milk to thin for icing cakes.</span></p><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><br /></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-2072450108950179752011-01-08T16:50:00.001-07:002011-01-08T16:50:00.125-07:00Zucchini Muffins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAuVyN15iQWwWpK50-XOykN2EPxaKfyKuK4VkTHipPxhmPpqQGc5HUoh3_Q7Lsck1o74A_4iSjykabBgiIeB0ODNEg4_ZXhX62dPZvsYjcWSyf5jeW-qjrGUpUJj-4XBxRWsFK8nBitAE/s1600/IMG_4679.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAuVyN15iQWwWpK50-XOykN2EPxaKfyKuK4VkTHipPxhmPpqQGc5HUoh3_Q7Lsck1o74A_4iSjykabBgiIeB0ODNEg4_ZXhX62dPZvsYjcWSyf5jeW-qjrGUpUJj-4XBxRWsFK8nBitAE/s320/IMG_4679.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557369508558693090" /></a><i>These are a favorite muffin at our house. I always freeze zucchini out of my garden so that I can use it all winter long. Most recipes that call for zucchini call for 2 cups. So I blend it up and freeze it in 2 cup portions. It is so easy to pull out of the freezer, thaw and use in any recipe I choose.</i> <div><br /></div><div><b>Zucchini Muffins</b></div><div><br /></div><div>1 cup canola oil</div><div>2 cups sugar</div><div>3 eggs</div><div>2 Tbls vanilla</div><div>2 cups zucchini, peeled, grated</div><div>1 smashed banana</div><div>3 cups flour</div><div>1 tsp. cinnamon</div><div>1 tsp. baking soda</div><div>1/2 tsp. baking powder</div><div>1 tsp. salt</div><div><br /></div><div>Streusel</div><div>1/2 cup flour</div><div>1/2 cup sugar</div><div>1/4 cup butter</div><div>1/2 tsp. cinnamon</div><div><br /></div><div>Mix together the oil and sugar. Add eggs one at a time beating after each addition. Add vanilla, grated zucchini and smashed banana. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, soda, baking powder and salt. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients gently until the mixture is just moist. Do not over mix. Fill cupcake cups 3/4 full. Sprinkle streusel on top. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. </div><div>You can also make this into bread. It should make two loaves. Cook in 350 degree oven for 45-50 minutes. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-84397829625709747482010-11-10T15:33:00.002-07:002011-01-01T16:40:40.720-07:00Apple Pie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihiMX4dfD48aVO2Tnof9jjso8PWs_UE-2YlPpeGIlEkvzLlaxhBrci8jPRntEVZHoEHk1fvuf4cOtalvBftyQVjRceWXNcuxtqIoCa7dag8NId-PZ0PXtinFF2QORDXTRzHWF5_gyOAZU/s1600/IMG_4277.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihiMX4dfD48aVO2Tnof9jjso8PWs_UE-2YlPpeGIlEkvzLlaxhBrci8jPRntEVZHoEHk1fvuf4cOtalvBftyQVjRceWXNcuxtqIoCa7dag8NId-PZ0PXtinFF2QORDXTRzHWF5_gyOAZU/s320/IMG_4277.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538054352837845106" /></a>So I made this pie clear back in November and am now getting around to posting it. I am hoping this next year I will be able to post more recipes. This recipe blog is the first thing to go when I run out of time. Hope everyone has a Happy New Year!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tGPB3wkS_LWI46RNFAO5NtEgmnu4ycjnHLlAp73nFYCovHTTKr0I1DdIx0ODcw5IGtIX7kToQ0A4kbVcaNvLDRSP1icCzRSwSCT_G7h23Ko3l3wJPQBDxAIr4Mwb0wKfoKCAFJbcs3c/s1600/IMG_4282.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tGPB3wkS_LWI46RNFAO5NtEgmnu4ycjnHLlAp73nFYCovHTTKr0I1DdIx0ODcw5IGtIX7kToQ0A4kbVcaNvLDRSP1icCzRSwSCT_G7h23Ko3l3wJPQBDxAIr4Mwb0wKfoKCAFJbcs3c/s320/IMG_4282.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538054341567176146" /></a>This pie recipe I found in my Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. It was very good. The only problem making it for my little family is, I am the only one who would eat it. So I had to give most of it away to a neighbor. I used my never fail <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3333FF;"><a href="http://phatfoodies.blogspot.com/search/label/pie">Lion House Pie Dough</a></span> recipe. <div><br /></div><div>Apple Pie</div><div><br /></div><div>1 recipe double crust <a href="http://phatfoodies.blogspot.com/search/label/pie">pie dough</a></div><div>6 cups thinly sliced, peeled cooking apples ( about 2 1/4 lbs) <i>I use granny smith apples</i>.</div><div>1 Tablespoons lemon juice (optional)</div><div>3/4 cup sugar</div><div>2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour</div><div>1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon</div><div>1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg</div><div><br /></div><div>Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare and roll out pie dough into two circles the same size. Line a 9 inch pie plate with a pastry circle. </div><div>If desired, sprinkle apples with lemon juice. In a large bowl stir together sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add apples slices. Gently toss until coated. </div><div>Transfer apple mixture to the pastry-lined pie plate. Trim bottom pastry to edge of pie plate. Cut slits in remaining pastry circle; place on filling and seal. Crimp edge as desired.</div><div>If desired, brush top pastry with milk and sprinkle with additional sugar. To prevent over-browning, cover edge of pie with foil. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 20 minutes more or until fruit is tender and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. To serve warm, let pie cool at least 2 hours. </div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-27680533569385707272010-10-25T06:00:00.002-06:002010-10-25T06:00:13.746-06:00Tender Grilled Pork Chops<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja6XfSHRCktpwyXd7ZHO6WJ09pR4n-mlXufIyw-btJM3R0-md2hkELI2lMkZBECGhV8kS7nMT3FIC4FdHhG0FQLm9SGNeylOetPUUd6Q_Ov210ToOyqX4c9er7yk7ksSwpYpwBu0N7iNk/s1600/IMG_3489.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja6XfSHRCktpwyXd7ZHO6WJ09pR4n-mlXufIyw-btJM3R0-md2hkELI2lMkZBECGhV8kS7nMT3FIC4FdHhG0FQLm9SGNeylOetPUUd6Q_Ov210ToOyqX4c9er7yk7ksSwpYpwBu0N7iNk/s320/IMG_3489.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529193927274404594" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22px; font-family:Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;font-size:14px;"><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; ">You will love this recipe. Pork chops can be really dry sometimes. That is not the case with this recipe. So tender and juicy. I got this recipe from <a href="http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2010/05/tender-grilled-pork-chops.html">My Kitchen Cafe</a>. Go visiter her blog, she has some very good recipes. </p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; "><b>Tender Grilled Pork Chops</b></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; ">4 boneless pork loin chops<br />1/4 cup olive oil<br />2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce<br />1 teaspoon steak seasoning <em style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; ">(such as Montreal Steak Seasoning or make your own*)</em></p><p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.571em; margin-left: 0px; ">Mix olive oil, soy sauce and steak seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and pour into a one-gallon resealable plastic bag. Add the pork chops and set the bag in a baking dish in a way that the pork chops get a healthy dose of the marinade (it may be advantageous to flip the bag over halfway through the marinating time). Marinate in the refrigerator for 3-8 hours (no more than 8). Heat the grill to medium and grill the chops 6-8 minutes per side (depending on how thick they are) until they are no longer pink in the center. Remove the chops from the grill and tent them with foil and allow them to rest for 5-7 minutes. Slice the chops in 1/4 to 3/8 inch slices across the grain and serve.</p><div><br /></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-35523910333615295162010-10-23T06:00:00.000-06:002010-10-23T06:00:08.254-06:00Wheat Quick Pancakes<div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiAVj86NxdBnvfP0soxekFz1s05mj6WfYwCigPzazxD2RDk-JIaqyH3fDtlO1eC_vnk6t9nd4SvHIF471kW7WoRb7KrAB5Ju3YAkhHiNkQ9wUOoyQhj39PlF9zunk9zRGaq_NhtkPJXA/s1600/IMG_3445.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiAVj86NxdBnvfP0soxekFz1s05mj6WfYwCigPzazxD2RDk-JIaqyH3fDtlO1eC_vnk6t9nd4SvHIF471kW7WoRb7KrAB5Ju3YAkhHiNkQ9wUOoyQhj39PlF9zunk9zRGaq_NhtkPJXA/s320/IMG_3445.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529185584527792194" /></a>I had to put in this picture of my son watching me take this picture. I think he would have rather been eating the pancakes. My boys love these pancakes. We used to eat Bisquick pancakes and after making these for so long we can't eat Bisquick. This is another recipe that my mom always made. Love, love, love this recipe. It is also handy because you can make the wheat quick and keep it in the fridge. I keep mine in a ziplock bag and use as needed. <div><br /></div><div><b>Wheat Quick</b></div><div>by: Julie Dansie</div><div><br /></div><div>4 cups wheat flour</div><div>4 cups white flour</div><div>1/3 cup baking powder</div><div>4 tsp salt</div><div>1/2 cup sugar</div><div>1 1/2 cup shortening</div><div>1 1/4 cup dry milk (optional)</div><div><br /></div><div>Mix all ingredients. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Pancakes</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Mix 2 cups wheat quick, 1 egg, 2 cups water (with dry milk in the mix) or milk. ( I usually make the wheat quick with out dry milk. So when I make pancakes, I use milk.)</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Waffles</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>Mix 2 cups wheat quick, 1 egg, 2 cups water (with dry milk in the mix) or milk, and 2 Tbsp vegetable oil.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-32851515234616524672010-10-21T06:00:00.000-06:002010-10-21T06:00:03.379-06:00Brownies<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiojdqBkPrJGHtRBMTwVU1KwGNPNm1vRt-Yzqx27ywADOK46UglyE7ZLD2TE635UzRIzaksMyCr5HCGeTPlE6VVmVVlnTlBoxKMUL11IeM8Kiidueujcm7OddIm_XgZQF5LsvLFdjvFQ1I/s1600/IMG_4053.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiojdqBkPrJGHtRBMTwVU1KwGNPNm1vRt-Yzqx27ywADOK46UglyE7ZLD2TE635UzRIzaksMyCr5HCGeTPlE6VVmVVlnTlBoxKMUL11IeM8Kiidueujcm7OddIm_XgZQF5LsvLFdjvFQ1I/s320/IMG_4053.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529178225304125938" /></a>I have been making this brownie recipe since I was little. No matter how many brownie recipes I try, I will always come back to these. It calls for butter or shortening. I have used both with good results, I have also used half butter and half shortening. That also works. These brownies need to be frosted. I will give my mom credit for this recipe since she is the one who taught me how to make them. Thanks Mom!! <div><br /></div><div><b>Brownies</b></div><div>by: Julie Dansie</div><div><br /></div><div>1 cup shortening or butter</div><div>1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa</div><div>4 eggs</div><div>2 cups sugar</div><div>2 tsp vanilla</div><div>1 1/2 cups flour</div><div>1 tsp baking powder</div><div>1 tsp salt</div><div><br /></div><div>Melt shortening and mix in unsweetened cocoa, set aside. Cream sugar and eggs. Then add melted shortening and vanilla. Add flour, salt and baking powder and mix. Place in greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Stick a toothpick in the center if it comes out clean the brownies are done. When cool, frost with chocolate frosting. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-12569364924308297232010-10-19T06:00:00.002-06:002010-10-17T18:59:02.977-06:00Quick Skillet Italian Chicken<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxqIiiOcQ5UkOxGK4kk6vO96qoicus43mfClbVvRswc74zwDDLQhskqGUMVgTp7699wg2_RhgYjCC67oT3tT8UtFOkaLF7eQJEgPFKqa1CdSLhIwPGjzdV2KTnASPPNGOc9cKYgcTCNs/s1600/IMG_2249.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKxqIiiOcQ5UkOxGK4kk6vO96qoicus43mfClbVvRswc74zwDDLQhskqGUMVgTp7699wg2_RhgYjCC67oT3tT8UtFOkaLF7eQJEgPFKqa1CdSLhIwPGjzdV2KTnASPPNGOc9cKYgcTCNs/s320/IMG_2249.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464278552635160594" /></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">As I look at this picture I realize that it doesn't look all that appetizing. Please don't let that deter you from making this dish. It is so easy and tastes delicious. Maybe one of these days I will work on making better pictures. </span><br /></b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Quick Skillet Italian Chicken</b><div><br /></div><div>4 frozen chicken breasts</div><div>1 Tbs. olive oil</div><div>1 medium onion, chopped</div><div>1/2 cup green or yellow bell pepper, chopped</div><div>14 1/2 oz can Italian style stewed tomatoes</div><div>2 Tbs. lemon juice</div><div>1 12 oz pkg. Fettuccine (or other pasta)</div><div>2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese</div><div>1/4 cup black olives, pitted & sliced</div><div><br /></div><div>Heat olive oil over medium high heat in large skillet. Add frozen chicken in single layer & saute 3 min. on each side or until lightly brown. Add onion, bell pepper, stewed tomatoes & lemon juice. Cover and simmer 25-30 min. or until chicken is no longer pink inside. While chicken is cooking, prepare fettuccine, according to package directions. Keep warm. When chicken is ready to serve, divide pasta among 4 dinner plates. Top with chicken breasts & tomato sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and sliced olives. </div><div> <div><br /></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-3625528573210081952010-10-17T17:51:00.000-06:002010-10-17T17:51:45.504-06:00Beef and Broccoli<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpIlJs_klV_KKwNeiWk7To736dxxTOvfXKfVEuuYOPmK1yJiKJZg9MSPS49mY78kA0dcx_7wluz3Idw0NBK0e06Unv18SEBcxnv3TiYAy9DI7e5wyeqyT-3GnQCD4cp_Mm-TOhjFmMPIc/s1600/IMG_3283.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpIlJs_klV_KKwNeiWk7To736dxxTOvfXKfVEuuYOPmK1yJiKJZg9MSPS49mY78kA0dcx_7wluz3Idw0NBK0e06Unv18SEBcxnv3TiYAy9DI7e5wyeqyT-3GnQCD4cp_Mm-TOhjFmMPIc/s320/IMG_3283.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467288404201899762" /></a>The fam really enjoyed this recipe and it was so simple to make. I think this will be a common meal at our house. I used what ever rice I had on hand. The broccoli had a great taste from being tossed in the oil mixture. Usually my vegetables are very plain so this was a nice change.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Beef and Broccoli<div><br /></div><div>2 beef sirloin or ribeye steak, 1 inch think</div><div>1 cup jasmine rice</div><div>2 green onions, thinly sliced</div><div>4 cloves garlic, minced</div><div>4 tsp. sesame oil </div><div>2 tsp. sugar</div><div>2 Tbs. soy sauce</div><div>1 lb. broccoli florets</div><div><br /></div><div>Place refrigerate steak in freezer for a few minutes so it's easier to slice. Prepare rice as label directs. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 1 Tbs. sliced green onion, 1 tsp. minced garlic, 2 tsp. sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Set aside. Take steak out of freezer and cut into very thin slices. Toss into a bowl with 1 Tbs. soy sauce, white parts of sliced green onion and remaining garlic. Set aside. In a 12 inch skillet, pour 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Add broccoli and cook a few minutes until tender. Drain well and then add broccoli to first bowl of oil mixture and toss. Heat 2 tsp. sesame oil in same skillet and cook beef until you like it. Stir in remaining green onions and some salt and pepper. Then stir in remaining soy sauce. Serve with rice and broccoli. </div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-28497861821855936422010-08-31T17:46:00.004-06:002010-08-31T17:53:45.657-06:00Crock Pot French Dip<div>Here is any easy recipe that you can put in the crock pot and forget about it. It tastes sooo good. I don't have a picture but have had so many requests for this recipe that I have to post it without. Just know that if you try this recipe you will love it! I have also doubled the recipe and made it a freezer meal. It is a great way to make this easy meal even easier. </div><div><br /></div><div>Crock Pot French Dip</div><div><br /></div>4 lb chuck roast<div>1/2 cup soy sauce</div><div>1 bay leaf</div><div>3-4 peppercorns</div><div>1 tsp thyme</div><div>1 tsp rosemary</div><div>1 tsp garlic salt</div><div>beef broth - enough to almost cover the roast. </div><div><br /></div><div>Put all ingredients in the crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or until done. When done shred meat and place on rolls. Use juice for dipping. </div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344163310506880070.post-2315724587064428262010-08-10T16:49:00.006-06:002010-08-10T18:11:01.180-06:00Homemade Girl Scout Samoan Cookies<div><br /></div><div>These samoan bars were quite good. They took some time but were pretty simple. The next time I would use less of the cookie base. It just seemed to thick to me and took away from the overall taste. I also used a bag of the carmel baking bits and they worked out fine. So if you want Girl Scout cookies any time of the year have fun making these. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOakVJZPN4xD1e-PnP-7VInCrzU1hPoQmbIbLtqzUqh3Qo9bKf_0dR2GeEzr7i4Ufolu1ufX4cwnfOZjuPvuzr7lTpyHiAwTmf7EzUcyap_VRaemnf2yURJMbTrm01ULraGjzDoCXzEok/s1600/IMG_3867.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOakVJZPN4xD1e-PnP-7VInCrzU1hPoQmbIbLtqzUqh3Qo9bKf_0dR2GeEzr7i4Ufolu1ufX4cwnfOZjuPvuzr7lTpyHiAwTmf7EzUcyap_VRaemnf2yURJMbTrm01ULraGjzDoCXzEok/s320/IMG_3867.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503917436698317714" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'Lucida Grande', 'Trebuchet MS', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:78%;color:#3B2C25;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 9px; white-space: pre-wrap; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 5px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 5px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; line-height: 22px; "><p align="center" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Homemade Samoas Bars</strong><br /><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Cookie Base:</em></strong><br />1/2 cup sugar<br />3/4 cup butter, softened<br />1 large egg<br />1/2 tsp vanilla extract<br />2 cups all purpose flour<br />1/4 tsp salt</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">First, make the crust.<br />Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper.<br />In a large bowl, cream together sugar and butter, until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Working at a low speed, gradually beat in flour and salt until mixture is crumbly, like wet sand. The dough does not need to come together. Pour crumbly dough into prepapred pan and press into an even layer.<br />Bake for 20-25 minutes, until base is set and edges are lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack before topping.</p><p align="center" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><strong style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><em style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Topping</em></strong><br />3 cups shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)<br />12-oz good-quality chewy caramels<br />1/4 tsp salt<br />3 tbsp milk<br />10 oz. dark or semisweet chocolate (chocolate chips are ok)</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Preheat oven to 300. <a href="http://bakingbites.com/2009/01/how-to-toast-coconut/" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; color: rgb(26, 80, 103); text-decoration: none; ">Spread coconut</a> evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet (preferably one with sides) and toast 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until coconut is golden. Cool on baking sheet, stirring occasionally. Set aside.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Unwrap the caramels and place in a large microwave-safe bowl with milk and salt. Cook on high for 3-4 minutes, stopping to stir a few times to help the caramel melt. When smooth, fold in toasted coconut with a spatula.<br />Put dollops of the topping all over the shortbread base. Using the spatula, spread topping into an even layer. Let topping set until cooled.<br />When cooled, cut into 30 bars with a large knife or a pizza cutter (it’s easy to get it through the topping).<br />Once bars are cut, melt chocolate in a small bowl. Heat on high in the microwave in 45 second intervals, stirring thoroughly to prevent scorching. Dip the base of each bar into the chocolate and place on a clean piece of parchment or wax paper. Transfer all remaining chocolate (or melt a bit of additional chocolate, if necessary) into a piping bag or a ziploc bag with the corner snipped off and drizzle bars with chocolate to finish.<br />Let chocolate set completely before storing in an airtight container.</p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; ">Makes 30 bar cookies.</p></span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0