I hate cooking...but love to eat!

S'Mores - Melanie C.

2010-12-30T15:16:00.002-07:00

Lay graham crackers face down onto a tin foil covered cookie sheet. Sprinkle with about 1 cup of Hershey's milk chocolate chips. Sprinkle a couple of handfuls of mini marshmallows on top, followed by coconut.

In a saucepan, combine 3/4 C. brown sugar (make sure it's fresh and soft) and 3/4 C. REAL butter. Simmer on medium until all sugar is dissolved and it comes to a soft boil.

Drizzle on top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 8-12 minutes until marshmallows are golden brown. If the marshmallows don't melt, you can turn the broiler on for about a minute until they get golden.

Leave for 2 hours or until completely cooled, and then break into pieces and serve.

MMMMMmmm...DELICIOUS!

Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Souffle

2010-12-30T15:11:00.002-07:00

1 lrg. loaf cinnamon raisin bread, chopped
12oz. cream cheese
6oz. butter, softened
3/4 C. maple syrup, divided
10 eggs
3 C. half & half
Cinnamon Sugar
Buttered Maple Syrup (50/50 mix of butter & maple syrup)

Place bread in 13x9 glass pan (buttered). Mix cream cheese, butter and 1/4 C. maple syrup until smooth. Spread on top of bread, leaving some openings through which to pour egg mixture. Beat eggs, half & half and 1/2 C. maple syrup. Pour over bread and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Bake 50-55 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

www.bbonline.com/recipe/autumnpond

Ricotta Pancakes with Lemon Curd and Strawberries

2010-07-19T19:36:00.002-06:00

1 C. sliced strawberries
2-3 Tbsp. sugar
3/4 C. flour
2 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 C. ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2/3 C. milk
1 tsp. lemon zest
2 Tbsp lemon juice

In a small bowl combine strawberries and 2-3 tablespoons of sugar. Set aside. Meanwhile prepare your pancakes. In a mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. In a separate bowl whisk together ricotta, eggs, milk, lemon zest, and juice. Stir wet ingredients into dry until just combined - mixture will be slightly lumpy. do not overmix. Top with a thin layer of store-bought or homemade lemon curd (recipe follows) and a large spoonful of the strawberries and juice.

On a preheated griddle, place a scant 1/4 cup of batter onto griddle for each pancake. Cook on both sides until golden in color.

Makes about 6 pancakes.

1/3 C. sugar
1 egg
2 1/2 Tbsps unsalted butter, melted
1/3 C. lemon juice
zest of 1 large lemon

Whisk egg and sugar until combined. Add in remaining ingredients. Place in microwave for 1 minute. Stir. Continue microwaving in 30 second intervals until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Place in refrigerator. Will keep for about 3 weeks.

Recipe is from Sara Johnson - rhrecipes.blogspot.com

Amish Friendship Bread

2010-05-03T18:19:00.003-06:00

Directions:

DO NOT USE METAL SPOON OR BOWL FOR MIXING

DO NOT REFRIGERATE

IF AIR GETS IN BAG, LET IT OUT

IT IS NORMAL FOR THE BATTER TO THICKEN, BUBBLE AND FERMENT

Day 1 - Do nothing. This is the day the bag is dated.

Day 2 - Squeeze the bag

Day 3 - Squeeze the bag

Day 4 - Squeeze the bag

Day 5 - Squeeze the bag

Day 6 - Add 1 C. flour, 1 C. sugar, and 1 C. milk. Put in larger ziplock bag and squeeze until mixed.

Day 7 - Squeeze the bag

Day 8 - Squeeze the bag

Day 9 - Squeeze the bag

Day 10 - Add 1 C. flour, 1 C. sugar, and 1 C. milk to the batter in a large bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon or spatula. Pour four 1 C. starters into ziplock bags. Pass these along to a friend, or keep one starter for yourself and give the other three to your friends along with a copy of the instructions.

To the remaining batter add:

1 C. oil

1 C. sugar

1 t. vanilla

3 eggs

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

2 C. flour

1/2 C. milk

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 large box (or 2 small boxes) instant vanilla pudding

2 tsp. cinnamon

Optional: Add 1 C. chopped nuts or raisins

Grease two large loaf pans (or 4 small ones). In a separate bowl mix 1/4 C. sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon. Use this mixture to dust the greased pans. Then pour the batter into the pans and sprinkle the extra cinnamon and sugar on top.

Bake at 325 degrees for 55-60 minutes for large pans and 40-45 minutes for small ones, or until toothpick comes out clean.

When passing along the "starter" bag to friends, be sure to date the bag so they know what day is Day 1.

Enjoy!!!

*** If you need a starter, you'll have to get one from a friend!

Pizza with Sausage, Tomatoes and Basil

2010-04-29T10:20:00.002-06:00

Ok, so I had these pizzas at my friend Nicole's house...SOOOOO Good! I bugged her about the recipe for weeks after because I wanted another one so bad. It's almost enough to go out and buy a BBQ grill just so I can have one.

INGREDIENTS

Dough:

1 1/4 C. all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp. yeast

1 tsp salt

Vegetable oil cooking spray

Topping:

1 pound red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 pound turkey sausage, cooked and thinly sliced

1 C. grated part-milk mozarella

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes

PREPARATION

For dough:

Mix flour, yeast and salt in a bowl. Gradually add 1/2 cup warm (110 degree) water until a soft dough forms. Divide into 4 portions. Using hands, roll dough into balls, coat with cooking spray, cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise 30 to 45 minutes. When ready to cook, place each ball of dough on a piece of wax paper and flatten into a 4-inch circle. Coat grill with cooking spray and heat on high. Gently lift dough onto grill and cook until dough puffs and underside stiffens (about 30 seconds); flip and reduce heat to low.

For topping:

Mix topping ingredients and then divide among crusts; cover grill. Grill until cheese melts, 5 to 6 minutes more. Slice and serve.

Ok, so that's the recipe, but that's not exactly how we had them. We had the sauce separate, so the balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes and olive oil. We spread that on each pizza first and then a layer of mozzarella, and then a mix of toppings, including:

mushrooms

sauteed mushrooms and onions

red peppers

tomatoes

sliced olives

pinenuts

pepperoni

canadian bacon

zucchini sliced

any toppings you want really, and then topped again with mozzarella...cooked until melted. Sooooo good!

And the best part, the dough cooks right on the grill. Great summer food, and healthy!

Crockpot Cooking

2010-04-13T11:36:00.002-06:00

Here are several recipes for the crockpot:

Chicken and Rice Casserole

1 Can Cream of Celery Soup, Condensed

1 Can sliced mushrooms, with liquid

1/2 C. long-grain rice, converted

white rice, uncooked

2 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed

1 Tbsp. dry onion soup mix

Combine soup, mushrooms, and rice in greased 2 to 3 1/2 quart slow cooker. Place chicken on top of mixture and sprinkle with onion soup mix. Cover and cook on low heat 4 to 6 hours. Makes 2-4 servings.

Creamy Chicken Soft Tacos

4 frozen, boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 - 16oz. jar of salsa

1 C. sour cream

6-8 flour tortillas, I recommend buying the uncooked tortillas at Costco and cooking them up yourself.

Place chicken in greased 3.5 to 4.5 quart slow cooker. Pour salsa over the top. Cover and cook on high heat 6-8 hours or on low heat 10-12 hours. Shred chicken by pulling apart with two forks. During last hour of cooking, stir in sour cream. Makes 6-8 servings.

Fold chicken mix inside warm flour tortillas with lettuce and grated cheddar cheese.

Jalapeno Poppers

2010-04-08T12:18:00.002-06:00

1 quart oil, for frying
10 jalapeno chile peppers
1 C. softened cream cheese
2 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
3 eggs, beaten
1 C. Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs

Preheat broiler. Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F. Arrange jalapeno chile peppers on a medium baking sheet. Place in the broiler approximately 5 minutes, turning once until lightly browned. Remove from heat and place in a small airtight container. In a medium bowl whip together cream cheese, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper. Place eggs in a small bowl. Place Italian style breadcrumbs in a seperate small bowl. Remove jalapenos from container one at a time and remove the skin and stems. Cut the tops off and remove seeds. Stuff each pepper with equal amounts of cream cheese mixture. Roll in eggs then coat with breadcrumbs. In batches, deep fry stuffed peppers in the prepared oil for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

OR

Go to your local Costco and pick up a box of frozen poppers and bake! :)

Just want to give you options.

Avocado Fish Tacos

2010-04-08T11:54:00.002-06:00

I haven't actually tried these, but they sound delish!

2 Chilean Hass Avocadoes
2 Tbsps Lime Juice
1 pound firm white fish, such as cod or halibut, cut into 2-inch chunks
1/4 C. Flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Pepper
About 1/4 C. oil for frying
2 C. red cabbage, shredded or finely sliced; or 1 C. each red and green cabbage shreds
1/3 C bottled poppyseed dressing
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
4 (8-inc) flour or corn tortillas
Cilantro

Cut avocadoes in half, remove pit, and peel. Cut in chunks and sprinkle with lime juice. Set aside. In medium bowl toss shredded cabbage with poppyseed dressing, salt and pepper. Set aside. Mix flour, salt and pepper in a deep plate with a fork. Dredge fish chunks in mixture. In large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil. Add fish chucks, cook until nicelly browned on all sides. Divide cabbage mixture between tortillas. Top with fish chunks, avocadoes and garnish with cilantro and additional lilme or lemon slices.

Sweet Pulled Pork - Rochelle

2010-04-08T11:52:00.001-06:00

1 pork roast
3/4 C. sugar
1 C. salsa
1 C. Dr. Pepper
Set on low heat in crock pot and let cook all day.
Shred with a fork and use in salads, burritos or whatever your little heart desires.

Oh Henry Bars - Annette

2010-01-26T13:26:00.001-07:00

Oh Henry Bars

1 C. Sugar
1 C. Corn Syrup
1 C. Peanut Butter
1 C. Salted Nuts (optional)
3 C. Rice Krispies (if not using nuts, increase to 4 cups)
1 C. Chocolate Chips
1 C. Butterscotch Chips

Bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil. Stir in peanut butter. Add nuts and Rice Krispies. Mix well. Spread in a 9x13 pan. Melt chips together and spread on top. Let set.

Chicken Manicotti-Bonnie

2010-01-26T13:22:00.001-07:00

Chicken Manicotti

1 Can ( 10 3/4 oz. ) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese cut up
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
12 manicotti pasta shells, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400'F. Mix soup, water and Velveeta in microwave on high for 3 min. or until velveeta in melted and mixture is well blended. Stirring after 2 min. Pour one third or the soup mixture onto bottom of 13x9 in baking dish; set aside. Add broccoli to remaining soup mixture.

Stuff pasta with chicken strips; place in baking dish. Cover completely with remaining soup mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil.

Bake 45 to 50 min. or until pasta is tender and the chicken is cooked through.

Makes 4 servings, 3 stuffed manicotti each.

Char's Ceasar Salad

2010-01-05T12:32:00.003-07:00

We had this for Christmas this year and it might now be my favorite green salad.

iceburg lettuce
romaine lettuce

Chop up as big as you want your salad to be.
1 can hearts of palm - rinsed and cut
Grated parmesan cheese
olives cut
croutons
grape tomatoes - cut in half
ripe avocadoes
Paul Newman's Creamy Ceasar

Mix together. Do not mix dressing in until you are ready to serve. The lettuce will go wilty if dressing is left on too long.

I think it would be good to add some sliced almonds to this salad.

Frog Eye Salad

2009-04-20T21:04:00.002-06:00

This is a favorite of mine from childhood...and I still love it.

Half package of acini di pepi noodles

Cook and drain noodles, let them cool.

In a saucepan combine:

1Tbsp. flour
1/2 C. sugar
3/4 C. pineapple juice
1 beaten egg
1/2 tsp. lemon juice

Cook until thick

Cool well, and add noodles.

This needs to be refrigerated overnight.

In the morning add:

1 sm. can mandarin oranges...I actually like 2 cans, but just put in what you like
1 can pineapple tibits(you should have used all the juice from these in the sauce)
1 C. coconut, or as much as you like
1 can crushed pineapple...sometimes I just use half a can.

You can also put colored mini marshmallows on the top at the end. I don't like to mix them in because they get soggy...and I don't like them! But they do look pretty in the spring.

Crock Pot Hot Fudge Brownie Cake - Emily S.

2009-04-20T21:01:00.002-06:00

This dessert tastes very similar to Chili's Molten Lava Cake. It's D-licious.

2 C. brownie mix
1 egg
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 C. water
1/3 C. chocolate chips

Topping:
1/2 C. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. baking cocoa
3/4 C. boiling water

Combine all bottom layer ingredients in bowl. Spread into greased 3 1/2 quart slow cooker. Mix together topping ingredients, completely dissolving cocoa and sugar in boiling water. Pour over batter. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours. Turn off slow cooker and allow to sit for 30 minutes.

Spoon into bowls and serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Makes 8-10 servings.

Sprinkles Frosting

2009-04-20T20:59:00.002-06:00

1 1/2 sticks of butter, firm but not cold
2 1/2 cups of confectioners sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla

add whatever flavoring you wish, leave as is for vanilla.

**If you want chocolate, melt 3oz. bittersweet chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Chicken and Dumplings - Suzy B.

2009-03-26T13:51:00.003-06:00

This is a recipe from my "Calling All Chefs - Giveaway"

SOUP
2 Tbls. Vegetable Oil
1/2-1 Onion (Depending on how much you like onion. I usually do 1/2)
1 whole store bought roast chicken or precook chicken (1-2 pounds depending on how meaty you like your soup)
6 Cans Chicken Broth (14oz. each - Low sodium or regular)
2 tsp. Poultry Seasoning
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Pepper
2-3 Carrots2 Celery Stalks
1 Can (10.5 oz.) Condensed Chicken Gravy

Biscuits(You can make them from any recipe or follow this recipe:)
2 1/4 Cups Bisquick
2/3 Cup Milk

Mix together and form into loose balls. In a Hot pan add vegetable oil over medium heat. When oil is hot, add chopped onions and sauté to soften. Add Broth, Poultry Seasoning, Salt, Pepper, Chopped Carrots, and Chopped Celery. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes. While it simmers, shred the chicken and take off the skin if you use a whole chicken. Add chicken. Drop in biscuits. Cover and cook on Medium Low heat for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook for another 10 minutes.

Spiced Cider

2009-03-12T16:45:00.001-06:00

1/2 gallon apple cider
2 C. orange juice
3 - 3" cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves
zest of 1 orange
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground allspice

Bring all ingredients to a boil, boil 15 minutes. Strain through fine mest into a thermos or back into pan. Serve hot.

Hot cocoa mix and homemade marshmallows

2009-03-12T16:36:00.002-06:00

Mixture:

3/4 C. unsweetened cocoa
3/4 C. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 C. crushed peppermint candy (opt.)

Mix all ingredients and keep in an airtight container

To make cocoa:

Add 2 Tbsp. cocoa mixture
Mix to 8oz. (1 Cup) hot milk; stir until dissolved.
Pour hot cocoa over 2 fresh marshmallows.

Homemade marshmallows:

1/2 C. powdered sugar
1/2 C. cornstarch
3 packets powdered gelatin (=21 gm or 2 Tbsp + 3/4 tsp)
1 C. water
1 3/4 C. sugar
3/4 C. light corn syrup
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 Tbsp. vanilla

Lighlty spray a 9"x9" baking pan with vegetable oil. Sift together powdered sugar and cornstarch and dust pan with a spoonful of this mixture. In a large wide mixing bowl, combine the gelatin w/ 1/2 C. water and set aside. In a medium sacuepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, salt and 1/2 C. water - cook over medium heat until sugar melts, stirring occassionally. Turn heat on high and cook until candy thermometer reads 250 degrees. Slowly pour hot mixture into gelatin, beating on low speed w/ electric mixer. Turn on high, beat 15 minutes, add in vanilla and beat another minute - pour into baking pan. Sprinkle over reserved powdered sugar and cornstarch. Set aside for 6 hours or overnight. Cut into 1" squares (cold water on knife helps) and make sure each one is rolled in the powdered sugar on top. Keep in an airtight container....OR, better yet, just go buy a bag of marshmallows at your local grocery store. :)

Cream Scones

2009-03-12T16:29:00.003-06:00

2 C. flour
1/3 C. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 C. currants (opt.)
1 C. heavy cream

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Stir together first 5 ingred. Gradually stirn in cream. Gather dough together and knead lightly on a floured board; this will start off seeming impossible, but don't give up. Pat out to 1/2" thick. Cut w/ a 2" heart-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour. Arrange on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown. You can glaze them with a creamy mixture of 1/2 C. powdered sugar, 1 tsp. orange zest and about 1 Tbsp. fresh o.j. or serve hot with Orange Butter:

With a wooden spoon beat together 1 stick of unsalted butter(softened), 2 Tbsp. frozen o.j. concentrate, zest of 1/2 orange, 1/4 C. + 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar. Spoon into ramekin and smooth top.

Brownies

2009-03-12T16:26:00.003-06:00

2 oz. (square) unsweetened chocolate
1/3 C. butter (5 1/2 Tbsp.)
3/4 C. sugar
1 egg
pinch of salt
1/2 C. flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter and 8" square pan well. Melt chocolate and butter in large saucepan. Stir in rest of ingredients in order iven. Spread in pan. Bake 30 minutes. Cool completely for chewiest results.

Macaroni & Cheese

2009-03-12T16:17:00.002-06:00

10oz. elbow macaroni
2 eggs
1 Tbsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 C. half & half
1 lb. sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook and drain macaroni. In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs w/ mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in half and half, then cheese, then macaroni. Pour into buttered, 2-qt. casserole dish; bake 25 minutes. Put under broiler 1 minute to make top brown and crisp.

Corn Bread with Bee Butter

2009-03-12T16:09:00.002-06:00

1 egg
1 C. whole milk
1 Tbsp. orange zest, finely grated
3 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 1/4 C. flour
3/4 C. cornmeal
1/4 C. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk egg well; stir in milk and zest and set aside. Melt butter. Sift together dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in milk mixture and butter and pour into buttered 8" square pan. Bake 20-25 min. until knife comes out clean. Serve hot with bee butter:

Cream together 1 stick of butter and 2 Tbsp. honey. Spread on hot corn bread.

Baby BLT's

2009-03-12T16:00:00.003-06:00

Cut rounds of sourdough bread, lay them on a cookie sheet and toast under broiler. Turn them over and top each piece with a slice of cherry tomato, salt and pepper, a dollop of mayonnaise and a piece of bacon on top.

Spaghetti squash spaghetti

2009-03-12T15:51:00.002-06:00

Spaghetti squash is my FAVORITE squash. I love it with LOTS of butter and salt and pepper...but here is a great variation:

All you need is a spaghetti squash and a jar of good tomato sauce! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pierce squash and place on baking sheet. Bake 45 min., turn and cook 15 min. more until shell give to the touch. Meanwhile heat up the sauce; you can jazz it up with sliced mushrooms, celery, fresh basil, crushed garlic, grated carrot, freshly ground black pepper. Cut squash in half lengthwise - discard seeds. Draw a fork through pul to make "spaghetti." Top with tomato sauce and serve with parmesan cheese.

rice with coconut and lime

2009-03-12T15:46:00.002-06:00

2 3/4 C. chicken broth
2 C. white rice
1/2 C. dried, unsweetened coconut
1/3 C. fresh mint, chopped
2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
zest of one lime
juice of one lime

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large saucepan bring chicken broth and rice to boil. Stir, cover, reduce heat to low and cook 15-20 minutes (till liquid has been absorbed). Meanwhile, toast coconut on cookie sheet in oven for 7-10 min, until golden. Remove rice from heat, stir in coconut and all other ingred. Serve

Seeded Pita Crisps

2009-03-12T15:40:00.001-06:00

2 pita breads
olive oil spray
2 tsp. sesame seeds
2 tsp. poppy seeds
1 tsp. parmesan cheese
a sprinkle of paprika
salt and freshly ground pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut pitas into 8 wedges, then separate each wedge into 2 pieces. Arrange on baking sheet and spray lightly with olive oil; sprinkle all other ingred. evenly over tops. Bake for 10 minutes.

Baked Apples

2009-03-12T15:31:00.003-06:00

6 Golden Delicious apples
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
3 Tbsp. chopped walnuts (if you don't like your friends who are allergic to nuts)
1/4 C. soft butter
6 Tbsp. oats
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 C. apple juice
6 fresh mint sprigs
1 1/4 C. half and half

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Core each apple, careful not to break through bottom - leave lots of room for filling. Mix together next 7 ingredients. Fill apples, place in baking dish, pour apple juice around and bake 25 minutes. Set each in a small dish, pour over a little cream, garnish with mint and serve.

Lemon-Limeade

2009-03-12T15:27:00.002-06:00

1/4 C. water
1/4 C. sugar
zest from 1 lemon
zest from 1 lime
juice of 3 lemons
juice of 3 limes
5 C. cold water

In a small saucepan bring water to boil; add sugar and stirl until dissolved. Remove from heat. Add zest (don't get the bitter white part) and the juice to the sugar water. To make a pitcherful, stir mixture into 5 C. cold water and add ice.

Rosemary Potatoes

2009-03-12T15:22:00.002-06:00

Preheat oven to 400 degrees - brush a baking sheet with olive oil. Cut small red potatoes in half (or large potatoes into pieces). Dip cut surfaces into a mixture of fresh rosemary leaves, salt and cracked pepper & lay them face down on baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and bake till toasted brown - 30 minutes. For spicier potato try using Cajun seasoning salt.

Fried Green Tomatoes

2009-03-12T15:19:00.002-06:00

2/3 C. yellow cornmeal
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 lrg. green tomatoes
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 C. flour

Mix together cornmeal and sugar. Cut tomatoes in 1/4" slices. Beat eggs; put flour in another dish. Dip tomatoes: egg - flour - egg - cornmeal. Fry till brown in vegetable oil. Serve with salt and pepper and lemon wedges.

Cream Corn

2009-03-12T15:13:00.002-06:00

3 C. fresh corn cut off the cob
2/3 C. heavy cream
1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
pinch of cayenne
salt and pepper
1/4 C. + 2 Tbsp. fresh bread crumbs
3 Tbsp. parmesan cheese

Stir together corn, cream, thyme and cayenne. Pour mixture into a buttered baking dish, grind pepper over, sprinkle lightly with salt. Mix together bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and sprinkle over corn. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes till topping is brown. Serve hot.

Potato Pie

2009-03-12T15:05:00.002-06:00

5 medium Idaho potatoes
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
1 C. milk
1/4 C. minced parsley
3 Tbsp. minced fresh chives
1 1/4 tsp. salt
lots of freshly ground pepper
1 C. grated sharp cheddar cheese

Butter a 10" pie plate. Peel, quarter and cook potatoes in a large saucepan in salted boiling water until fork-tender. Drain. In same pan, melt butter, whisk in flour till blended and bubbly. Pour in milk and whisk constantly till thickened. Remove from heat. On a dinner plate, slice potatoes thinly (1/4") and add them (and all the crumbs) to the saucepan; add parsley, 2 Tbsp. of chives, salt and pepper. Stir gently. Spread mixture in prepared pan and refrigerate till serving time. When ready, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle cheese evenly over pie and bake 30-35 minutes till golden, toasty brown. Sprinkle over remaining 1 Tbsp. chives and serve.

Topped Breads

2009-03-12T14:57:00.003-06:00

Herb and Cheese Bread:

1 loaf French bread
1/4 C. butter
1-8oz. package cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped walnuts (leave these off if you're bringing this to my house, or any party I will be at....even if you're unsure I'll be there.)
1 Tbsp. dried thyme (3 Tbsp. fresh) or rosemary

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Split bread lengthwise & butter both sides. Mix together remaining ingredients and spread on bread. Put loaf together again - wrap in foil and bake 20 minutes. Leave bread togethr; using a serrated knife cut bread into thick slices. Wrap in a clean dish towel to keep warm.

Quick Pesto Loaf:

One container prepared pesto - 1 loaf French bread. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Split bread length wise - spread pesto on both sides. Put bread back together, wrap in foil and finish as above.

Crusty Olive Loaf:

2 Tbsp. pine nuts
1/2 lb. calamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 loaf French bread
butter
2 Tbsp. rosemary
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
pinch of black pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small skillet toast pine nuts in a little butter. Split loaf lengthwise and butter both sides. Pit olives (with pitter) & chop - put them & all remaining ingredients into food processor, pulse until mixture is a thick paste. Spread mixture on both sides. Put bread back together, wrap in foil and finish as above.

Zucchini Sticks

2009-03-12T14:54:00.003-06:00

1/2 C. + 1 Tbsp. bread crumbs
1/4 C. parmesan
1 1/2 tsp. fresh oregano, finely minced
3 medium zucchini
olive oil spray
freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven t 475 degrees. Combine bread crumbs, parmesan & oregano on a plate. Cut squash into evenly sized spears. Put them on a baking sheet in one layer, spray them with olive oil. Turn them all over & spray again. Roll each in crumb mixture and back to oiled baking sheet. Bake 8-10 min. till brown. Serve hot.

Tomato Salsa

2009-03-12T14:51:00.002-06:00

5 medium vine-ripened tomatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
5 green onions, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded & minced
2 tsp. minced cilantro
2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. olive oil
pepper and salt, to taste

Core and dice tomatoes into medium bowl - add salt and let sit 1/2 hour; pour off juice. Add green onions, jalapeno peppers (wash your hands after touching seeds) & rest of ingredients. Chill. Serve with tacos, quesadillas, steak, fish, chicken, and chips.

Bruschetta

2009-03-12T14:45:00.002-06:00

First make the crostini or fettuntas. Cut a French bread baguette into 1/3" slices - either broil until crisp or rub bread with a cut piece of garlic, brush with olive oil and then broil or grill until crisp. Choose from topping or serve plain with a dip.

Bruschetta:

You can spread crostini with soft goatcheese, then broil, then pile on the tomato mixture.

1 C. fresh summer tomatoes, minced and drained
2 Tbsp. fresh basil, slivered
2 Tbsp. green onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
a splash of balsamic vinegar
pinch of red pepper flakes (opt.)
salt and pepper
whole basil leaves

Mix everything together and allow to sit at room temperature for 1 hour or more - strain some of the excess juice before serving. Pile mixture onto crisps, top with a fresh basil leaf.

Cheese Biscuits

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1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 lb. butter, softened
1/2 lb. sharp cheddar, grated
1 C. flour
dash of tobasco

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together with fingers - roll into balls. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet 15 minutes until light brown. Serve hot.

Heart Shaped Waffles

2009-03-11T17:09:00.002-06:00

If you don't have a heart shaped waffle iron, this recipe can be used with any waffle iron.

2 eggs, beaten
1 C. + 2 Tbsp. milk
3 Tbsp. salad oil
1 1/2 C. unbleached flour
3 tsp. sugar
3 tsp. baking powder

Follow instructions for your iron - oil and preheat. In a bowl with a pouring spout, beat eggs & whisk in milk and salad oil. Stir in dry ingredients - whisk to remove bumps. Pour into waffle iron and cook till very brown and crisp. Serve with heated raspberry syrup. Refrigerate any extra batter.

Potatoes Anna

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3 large Idaho potatoes
1/4 C. butter, melted
salt and freshly ground pepper
sour cream & fresh chives (opt.)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Peel potatoes & carefully slice them into 1/16" rounds. Put about 1 Tbsp. butter into a small oven-proof skillet. Thoroughly dry each slice of potato with paper towels as you line the bottom of the pan with overlapping slices. Dribble or brush on a bit more butter, salt & pepper and continue layering in this way until potatoes are used up. Bake 50 minutes and press potatoes down with spatula every so often. Turn heat up to 500 degrees and cook another 10 minutes. Turn out onto a plate and serve with sour cream and chives.

Candied Orange Peel

2009-03-11T16:51:00.002-06:00

You can use this recipe with all citrus fruits.

1 C. peel (about 1 1/2 oranges)
1/4 C. water
1/2 C. sugar

Score oranges in quarters & remove peel. Scrape a sharp knife over skin to release oils. Cut into small squares; put in small heavy saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Drain, rinse and repeat this boiling, simmering and rinsing process 2 more times - this takes most of the bitterness from the peel. Add 1/4 C. water plus the sugar to the peel; slowly bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves - reduce heat to simmer, watching closely until syrup is almost absorbed, stir gently until completely absorbed. Pour out onto oiled (vegetable) surface to cool and dry somewhat. Store in an airtight container in freezer or refrigerator.

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

2009-03-11T16:41:00.002-06:00

2 2/3 C. flake coconut, firmly packed
2/3 C. sugar
1/4 C. unbleached flour
4 egg whites, unbeaten
1 C. sliced almonds
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. almond extract

8oz. semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine coconut, sugar & flour. Stir in egg whites, almonds, vanilla & almond extract. Form balls from rounded tablespoonfuls & place 2" apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden. Remove from pans while hot and allow to cool. Chocolate edge: Melt chocolate in double boiler, stirring until 2/3 melted; remove from heat & continue stirring until completely melted. Dip one edge of each cookie into chocolate and set on wax paper to allow chocolate to set.

Orange Ice

2009-03-10T11:33:00.003-06:00

This recipe is from Sweets to the Sweet by Susan Branch. You can find her adorable books and more at www.susanbranch.com.

3 C. fresh orange juice

1/2 C. sugar

1/2 C. lemon juice

grated rind of 2 oranges

Bring orange juice to a boil. Stir in sugar till dissolved. Cool. Add lemon juice and rind. Freeze in handcranked or electric ice cream maker. You can also freeze it in a metal bowl, stirring every so often. Ices are best when served slightly mushy - not frozen stiff.

Kiwi Ice

2009-03-10T11:22:00.003-06:00

This recipe is from Sweets to the Sweet by Susan Branch. To purchase her adorable books, please visit www.susanbranch.com.

4 kiwi fruit (reserve a perfect slice for each serving) Serves 4.

4 Tbsp. fresh lemon or lime juice

1/4 Tbsp. grated rind

1 C. water

1/2 C. sugar

1/2 C. light corn syrup

Puree fruit, juice and rind in blender. cook water, sugar and corn syrup until sugar dissolves. Mix it all together and our into a shallow pan. Put it in the freezer for 1 1/2 hours. Take it out and beat it till light and fluffy. Then back to the freezer for at least 2 hours more. Garnish with slices of fresh fruit. Another garnish idea would be fresh mint sprigs or pineapple slices.

Crunchy Granola Ice Cream Squares with Caramel Sauce

2009-03-10T11:15:00.002-06:00

This recipe is from Sweets to the Sweet by Susan Branch. To buy this adorable book, please visit www.susanbranch.com.

3 1/2 C. really good granola

1/2 C. Hershey's chocolate syrup

1 qt. vanilla ice cream, softened

Caramel sauce

Spread 2 C. granola evenly in the bottom of a 9"x9" pan. Drizzle chocolate sauce over the granola & spread on the softened ice cream as evenly as possible. Sprinkle remaining 1 1/2 C. granola over ice cream & press down gently and make it level. Freeze till ready to serve. Cut into squares and serve with either cold or heated caramel sauce.

Caramel Sauce:

1 C. sugar

3 Tbsp. water

1 C. heavy cream

Heat sugar and water together non-aluminum pan. Bring to a simmer & cook without stirring until amber in color. Heat cream in another pan. When sugar is amber, slowly pour in hot cream, whisking constantly until well blended. Good hot or cold.

Fruit Sauces

2009-03-10T11:01:00.005-06:00

These recipes are from Sweets to the Sweet by Susan Branch. To buy this book, which is adorable, please visit www.susanbranch.com.

Delicious sauces to put on waffles, pancakes, french toast, german pancakes, and ice cream.

Strawberry Sauce:

Makes 2 Cups

20oz. bag frozen, whole strawberries

1/2 C. water

1/2 C. sugar

Coarsely chop 2/3 of the berries - set aside the rest. Put chopped berries, water, and sugar in a stainless steel saucepan and bring to a boil - reduce heat to medium and continue to cook 15 min. Stir in whole berries and heat through. Serve warm.

Apple Sauce:

Makes 2 Cups

3 lg. green apples (granny smith)

1 C. water

1 Tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. cinnamon

Peel, core, and coarsely chop apples. Put all ingredients in a stainless steel saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook 10 minutes, stirring often. Serve warm.

Blueberry Sauce:

Makes 1 1/3 Cups

12oz. bag frozen blueberries

1/3 C. water

1/3 C. sugar

1 tsp. lemon rind

Place all ingredients in a stainless steel saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium - cook 5 min. Gently strain out berries and continue cooking liquid 5 more minutes. (this helps to keep berries intact.) Reduce berries to juice and heat through. Serve warm.

Raspberry Sauce:

2 c. fresh (or frozen) raspberries

2 Tbsp. currant jelly

1-2 Tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. cornstarch

Crush the raspberries and force through sieve to remove seeds. Put the raspberry juice, along with the jelly, into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add sugar to taste; simmer 2 minutes. Mix the cornstarch with 1 Tbsp. cold water till smooth; slowly whisk mixture into sauce. Cook, stirring, 5-7 min. till thickened. Chill.

Easy Fruit Desserts

2009-03-10T10:39:00.003-06:00

These recipes are taken from Sweets to the Sweet by Susan Branch. To buy this book, please visit www.susanbranch.com.

Sliced Peaches & Cream: Briefly dip whole ripe peaches into boiling water, peel with a sharp knife & cut into slices. Sprinkle with sugar and chill at least one hour. Serve with or without a wee soupcon of heavy cream.

Cantaloupe & Ice Cream: Cut a cantaloupe in half, scrape out seeds & fill cavity with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Lemon Ice: Hollow out whole lemons and fill them with Lemon Ice and freeze them. To Serve: Pile them in a pyramid and tuck in mint sprigs. Recipe: 3 1/2 C. water 1 1/4 C. sugar 3/4 C. fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp. lemon zest. Boil water, stir in sugar until dissolved, add lemon juice & zest & freeze in a bowl. Remove from freezer, beat till fluffy, fill lemons and refreeze till ready to serve.

Watermelon Surprise: Remove visible seeds from a slice of watermelon, spread with sour cream & sprinkle over brown sugar.

Red, White, and Blueberry Sundaes: Strawberry ice cream drizzled with blueberry sauce topped with whipped cream & a big fresh strawberry.

Blueberry Sauce: Delicious over ice cream. 12oz. fresh or frozen wild blueberries, 1/3 C. water, 1/3 C. sugar, & 1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind. Place all ingredients in a non-aluminum saucepan & bring to a boil. Simmer gently for 10 minutes. Serve hot or cold.

Fruit Fondue with Orange Chocolate Sauce: Skewer fresh strawberries, pineapple, bananas, pears, apples, and pieces of angel food cake & dip them into this heated chocolate sauce: 12oz. semi-sweet chocolate, 2/3 C. heavy cream & 2 Tbsp. orange liqueur. Heat chocolate and cream, stirring over low heat till chocolate melts. Stir in liqueur. Keep warm over very low heat.

Baked Bananas with Ice Cream: Put one rip banana per person on a cookie sheet (in it's skin). Bake at 350 degrees until it turns completely black, about 20 minutes. Slit open and mush up, same as you would with a baked potato. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Almost Fruit - for the kids: Hollow out halfed oranges and fill with Jell-O. Serve with a dot of whipped cream. This makes 10 halves: make a 6oz. pkg. of Jell-O according to instructions except use only 1 1/2 C. boiling water.

Cherries Jubilee

2009-03-10T10:34:00.003-06:00

This recipe is from Sweets to the Sweet by Susan Branch. Check out her adorable book and more at www.susanbranch.com.

1/4 C. sugar

dash salt

1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch

2 cans (16 1/2 oz. each) pitted dark sweet cherries in syrup

4 Tbsp. brandy

1 1/2 pts. good vanilla ice cream

In a large skillet mix together sugar, salt and cornstarch; add syrup from cherries, but reserve cherries for later. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened. Reduce heat to simmer & gently stir in cherries. Warm the brandy, ignite it & pour over cherries. Scoop ice cream into dessert dishes and pour hot cherries over.

Banana Fritters

2009-03-10T10:27:00.002-06:00

This recipe is from Sweets to the Sweet by Susan Branch. Check out her adorable books at www.susanbranch.com.

1 egg

1/3 C. milk

1/2 C. flour

2 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. melted butter

4 bananas

juice of one lemon

2 Tbsp. powdered sugar

cooking oil

sour cream (or ice cream)

Separate the egg & beat the white until stiff. Beat the yolk with milk. Stir in the flour mixed with sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the melted butter. Fold in beaten egg white. Cut the bananas into chunks and squeeze the lemon juice over them. Sprinkle them with the powdered sugar. Dip the banana pieces into the bottom and fry in two inches of hot oil. Top with sour cream or ice cream, and serve immediately.

Heart Shaped Strawberry Shortcake

2009-03-10T10:19:00.003-06:00

This recipe is from Sweets to the Sweet by Susan Branch. You can check out her products at www.susanbranch.com. She has adorable books...a perfect gift.

You'll need a heart-shaped cookie cutter, about 2 inches.

To prepare strawberries & make them juicy: Keep back a few small, whole berries for garnish. Cut the rest in bite-sized pieces; sprinkle a couple of spoonfuls of sugar over & toss gently. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Biscuits:

2 C. unbleached flour

1 Tbsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

2 1/2 tsp. sugar

1 1/2 C. heavy cream

4 Tbsp. melted butter

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. With a fork, stir together flour, baking powder, salt & sugar. Slowly add 1 to 1 1/2 C. cream, stirring constantly, just until dough comes together. Place dough on floured board and knead for 1 minute. Pat dough flat to about 3/4" thick. Cut with heart-shaped or round 2" cookie cutter & brush both sides with melted butter. Place them 1" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15-18 minutes till browned. (makes about 14)

To Serve:

Whip cream with a spoon of sugar & a tsp. of vanilla to taste. Split the biscuits, spoon berries over bottom half, add a dollop of whipped cream, replace top - more berries and cream.

Coca-Cola Cake

2009-03-03T13:05:00.004-07:00

For Cake:

1 C. butter

1/4 C. cocoa

1 C. Coca-Cola

2 C. flour

2 C. sugar

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 C. buttermilk

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 1/2 C. miniature marshmallows

For Frosting:

1/2 C. butter

1/4 C. cocoa

6 Tbsp. coca-cola

1 C. miniature marshmallows

1 (1 pound) box of powdered sugar, sifted)

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 C. chopped nuts (sick...leave these out if you're making this for me.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13x9" baking pan.

1. Prepare cake. Heat butter, cocoa and coca-cola to boiling in a saucepan. Add flour, sugar and baking soda and mix gently.

2. Stir in buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract and marshmallows. Pour into greased baking pan; bake in preheated oven until toothpck inserted in center comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes.

3. Prepare frosting. heat butter, cocoa and coca-cola to boiling in saucepan. Add marshmallows, stirring until dissolved.

4. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Stir in nuts. Spread over warm cake.

8-10 servings

Grandma Dalton's Mayonnaise Cake

2009-03-03T13:00:00.002-07:00

1 C. sugar

1 C. Mayonnaise

1 C. hot water

2 C. flour

2 level tsps. soda

4 Tbsp. cocoa

1 Tbsp. vanilla

1 tsp. salt

Beat sugar and mayo. Add half of water. Mix together flour, cocoa, salt and soda. Add vanilla, mix all and beat 3 minutes. Bake 25 to 30 minutes at 375 degrees.

2 Tone Dessert

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#1 - Crust

1 C. flour

1/2 C. butter

1/2 C. chopped nuts (leave them out if you want friends)

mix well and press into a 9x13" pan.

Bake 15 min. @ 350 degrees or until done. Cool.

#2 - 1 pkg. cream cheese (room temperature)

1 C. powdered sugar

Beat well. Fold in 1 medium container of cool whip. Spread over cooled crust.

** #3 - 2 small pkg. instant chocolate pudding

Mix pudding with 2 1/2 C. milk until thick.

Spread over layer 2

#4 Spread 1 large container cool whip over layer 3 and sprinkle with nuts.

** You can substitute any flavor instant pudding in this latyer.

Holly Dolly Cakes - Auntie C

2009-03-03T12:50:00.003-07:00

Melt 1 cube of oleo in a 9x13 cake pan.

Spread 1 C. to 1 1/2 C. of graham cracker crumbs in pan.

Sprinkle 1 C. of coconut on crumbs.

Sprinkle 1 C. of chocolate chips on coconut.

Sprinkle 1 C. of chopped walnuts on chips (I wouldn't do this if I were you)

Over all dribble 1 can of sweetened condensed milk.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Applesauce Cookies - Aunt Mary

2009-03-03T12:46:00.003-07:00

1 C. unsifted all purpose flour

1/3 C. nonfat dry milk

1 Tsp. cinnamon

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 C. butter or margarine

1/2 C. firmly packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

1/3 C. applesauce

2 C. C.W. Post Cereal

Mix flour with dry milk, cinnamon, sald and soda. Cream butter. Gradually beat in sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat well. Add flour mixture alternatively with applesauce, blending well. Stir in cereal. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 - 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Makes about 2 dozen.

Rusty's Cilantro Lime Rice

2009-03-03T12:38:00.004-07:00

I love to make this to have with the creamy chicken enchiladas recipe.

1 C. uncooked rice

1 tsp. margarine

1 clove garlic, minced...I leave this out

1 tsp. grated lime peel

1/8 to 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

2 C. chicken broth

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Combine rice, margarine, garlic, lime peel, pepper and broth in 2-3 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in cilantro.

Servings: 6

To make this recipe better, do the following:

Add in Herdez salsa verde sauce at the same time the cilantro was stirred in. For this recipe 2-3 Tbsp. were added.

I also added some lime juice at the beginning and the end.

Oreo Brownies - Danalyn Dalton

2009-02-12T19:02:00.003-07:00

1/2 C. butter
3 ounces baking chocolate
2 eggs
1 C. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. double acting baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 C. Oreo cookies, crushed
2 C. brown sugar

Melt butter and chocolate in the top of a double broiler. Cool slightly. Beat in remaining ingredients by hand. Pour into a greased 8x12 pan. Bake at 350 degrees until set, approx. 30 minutes.

Better than sex cake

2009-02-12T18:59:00.003-07:00

1 pkg. brownies
1 tub whip cream
1 pkg. chocolate instant pudding
3 of your fav chocolate candy bars
1 bottle chocolate syrup
1 C. nuts...just leave these out..it will make it sooooo much better

Bake brownies as directed. When cool, poke random holes with wooden spoon in brownies. Make Jell-o pudding, pour over top of brownies and refrigerate 20 minutes. Top with whip cream. Chop up candy bars and sprinkle over top.

Drizzle with chocolate sauce, sprinkle with nuts (you sicko)

Black Forest Delight - Kat M.

2009-02-12T18:53:00.003-07:00

1 pkg. (2 layer size) Devil's food cake mix
1 1/4 cup water, divided
1 pkg.(4 serving size) cherry Jell-o
2/3 C. sour cream
2/3 C. powdered sugar
1 tub (8oz.) Cool Whip (French Vanilla is the best)
1/3 C. drained maraschino cherries, divided
(I also like to use fresh cherries in the summer)
1 square semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare and bake cake mix as directed on package in 2 greased 9-inch round cake pans. Loosen layers from sides of pan. Cool 15 minutes.

Boil 1 cup of the water, stir into dry gelatin mix until dissolved. Add remaining 1/4 cup water. Pierce cake layers with large fork at 1/2-inch intervals. Carefully pour half of the gelatin mixture over each cake layer. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Mix sour cream and powdered sugar. Gently stir in whipped topping. Unmold 1 cake pan onto a serving plate. Spread with 1 cup of the whipped topping mixture. Reserve a few cherries for garnish. Chop remaining cherries and sprinkle over the cake. Unmold the second cake layer; carefully place on first cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining whipped topping mixtures. Drizzle with melted chocolate; garnish with reserved cherries.

Oreos

2009-02-12T18:51:00.001-07:00

1 box devils food cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 C. oil

Mix all ingredients together, roll into balls and bake at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes. Do not over cook. Let cool. Spread one cookie with cream cheese frosting and attach to another cookie.

Pumpkin Bars

2009-02-12T18:47:00.002-07:00

4 eggs
1 2/3 C. sugar
1 C. cooking oil
1-16oz. can pumpkin
2 C. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt

Mix eggs, sugar, oil, pumpkin together until light and fluffy. Mix dry ingredients together, add to the pumpkin mix and beat well. Pour into ungreased 15x10x1 inch pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.

Cut into bars

Cream Cheese Frosting:

1 3oz. package cream cheese (softened)
1/2 C. soft butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
2 C. sifted powdered sugar

Cream butter and cream cheese together. Stir in vanilla. Add powdered sugar gradaully until frosting becomes smooth.

Macadamia Fudge Cake

2009-02-12T18:42:00.003-07:00

Filling:

1/3 C. low fat sweetened condensed milk
1/2 C. semi sweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray springform pan.

Melt milk and chips.

Cake:

1 pkg. devils food cake
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 C. oil
16oz. canned pears (pureed in blender)
2 eggs
1/3 C. chopped macadamia nuts
2 tsp. water

Cake mix, cinnamon, oil till crumbly
Take 2 1/2 C. of it and add pureed pears and eggs.

Mix.

Spread on bottom of pan. Drop filling by teaspoons over.

Add nuts and water to rest of cake mix and sprinkle.

Bake for 50 minutes.

Cool 10 minutes, take off sides, then cool the rest.

This recipe seems weird to me. It's written in my handwriting but I have no idea where it came from, OR if I have ever had it. If any of you try it, please let me know. It sounds delicious.

Artichoke Dip

2009-02-12T18:40:00.003-07:00

8oz. cream
1 C. sour cream
1 C. mayo
1 C. fresh parmesan
2-14oz. cans artichoke hearts...western family chopped
2 cloves garlic...I usually just use garlic salt..I don't like having garlic in my house. ;)
1/2 Tbsp. dill weed

Bake until crusty

Wassail - Jana Harris

2009-02-12T18:37:00.003-07:00

1 gallon apple juice (or cider)
2 oranges
2 lemons
1 lime
1 Tbsp. cloves
1 Tbsp. allspice
2 cinnamon sticks
1 quart water
1 C. sugar

Heat water to boiling in large pan. Cut oranges, lemons and lime in half and squeeze juice into a separate bowl to save. Throw skins and pulp into boiling water. Add spices and simmer 1 hour. Remove peels and pulp. Add apple juice and return to hea. Bring to boil. Add citrus juice and sugar. Simmer very lightly 10 minutes, then serve.

Taco Pasta Salad

2009-02-12T18:34:00.003-07:00

3-4 chicken breasts baked with taco seasoning or season salt

Dressing:

2 C. mayo
Fiesta Ranch Dressing Packet
1/2 C. buttermilk

Tri-colored pasta (round/curly) - cooked
1 can kidney beans
1 can garbanzo beans
1 red pepper diced
1 green pepper diced
sliced black olives
2 chopped tomatoes
chopped cilantro
1 can corn (drained and rinsed)

Toss all of the above, set on platter, and line with Tostitos scoops and top with more tomatoes, and cheese.

Santa's Mint Cookies - Jana harris

2009-02-12T18:31:00.003-07:00

1 C. butter softened
1 C. sugar
1/2 C. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 C. flour
2-3 pkg. Andes mints

Cream together sugars and butter until smooth. Then add remaining ingredients in order listed. Refrigerate dough approx. 2 hours before using. Wrap appox. 1 Tbsp. of dough arond Andes mint. Form into a ball, flatten, then wrap. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool cookies, melt remaining mints and drizzle on cookies.

SALSA - Jana Harris

2009-02-12T18:29:00.003-07:00

2- 24oz. cans of whole tomatoes
7oz. can diced green chilies
1 diced green pepper
1 diced red onion
1 Tbsp. course ground black pepper
California style blend garlic salt

Blender:

1 whole can and half of everything else. Put onions on very top. pulse. Add seasoning with whisk last.

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

2009-02-12T18:26:00.003-07:00

1 yellow cakemix (-1 cup)
1 cube butter
1 egg

mix and press on bottom of 9x13 pan.

16oz. pumpkin
1/2 C. sguar
1/4 C. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 eggs

Mix and pour over crust

Topping:

1 cup cake mix
1/2 C. sugar
3 Tbsp. butter

Cut butter and sprinkle on top

Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes

Pancakes - Better Homes & Gardens

2009-02-12T18:24:00.003-07:00

1 C. flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 beaten egg
1 C. milk
2 Tbsp. oil

Stir together dry ingredients. Make a well in dry ingredients. Mix wet ingredients in another bowl. Add wet to the dry. Mix until just moistened. batter will be lumpy.

Holiday Breakfast Casserole - Jana Harris

2009-02-12T18:21:00.003-07:00

In a greased 9x13 pan, spread 2-12oz. packages of cubed hashbrowns. Brush with 1 cube melted butter and sprinkle with Lawrey's season salt.

Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes.

Remove from oven and add:

1lb diced ham
2 C. grated cheddar jack cheese
1/2oz. diced green chilies

Combine the following and place on top of hame/cheese/potato mix:

4 eggs
1 C. milk
2 tsp. salt

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Homemade Syrup - Jana Harris

2009-02-12T18:19:00.003-07:00

1 C. sugar
1/2 C. light corn syrup
1/4 C. water
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 C. cream (heavy)

In a small saucepan, mix all ingredients except cream. While stirring constantly, boil mixture for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cream. Cool. Syrup will thicken as it cools. Serve slightly warmed. Will keep in fridge for several months. Makes 1 1/3 cups syrup.

Ginger Snaps - Nicole Day

2009-02-12T18:16:00.003-07:00

This is by far the best recipe I have EVER had from my good friend Nicole. They are without a doubt the best ginger snaps. I loved living with Nicole...mostly because of her ginger snaps...ha ha...just kidding. But she made some mean ginger snaps...and without further ado, here is the recipe:

1/2 C. margarine
1/2 C. shortening
2 C. sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. cloves
1/2 C. molasses
3-4 C. flour
4 tsp. baking soda

Beat first 4 ingredients until creamy. Add next 4 ingredients and beat well. Stir in just enough flour to make into balls,a nd roll in sugar.

Bake at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet. You will be tempted to cook these longer, but I say NO! Also, I suggest softening your butter in the microwave first.

French Toast Bake - Jana Harris

2009-02-12T18:13:00.003-07:00

12 slices bread, cubed - cut off top crust
1 pkg. cream cheese (8oz.)
8 eggs
1 C. milk
1/2 C. maple syrup

Arrange half of the cubes in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Top with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk & syrup. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 min. before baking. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover, bake 20-25 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Chicken Pillows - Nicole Day

2009-02-12T18:10:00.003-07:00

1 pkg. cream cheese
3/4 cube butter softened
canned chicken (1 lrg. can)
garlic salt
1-2 pkg. crescent rolls
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk

Combine cream cheese, butter, and canned chicken, mix well. Add garlic salt to taste. Roll up small amount of mixture in each crescent, bake according to crescent roll instructions.

Add remainder of mixture to can of soup and heat in medium sauce pan. Put cooked rolls over rice and top with soup mixture.

Chocolate Candies - Auntie C

2009-02-10T17:14:00.001-07:00

Peppermint Crunch:

1/2 lb peppermint crunch
2lbs. white chocolate

melt chocolate, stir in peppermint crunch. Pour onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or waxed paper. Chill 10 minutes. Break into bite sizee pieces.

Quick Fudge - 4 way fudge:

1lb chocolate(butterscotch, peanut butter, milk or dark)
1 can Eagle Brand milk - 14oz.
1 C. mini marshmallows
1 C. chopped nuts

Melt chocolate wafers, add condensed milk, mini marshmallows, and nuts. Stir thoroughly and quickly. Pour fudge into 8x8 buttered pan or dish. Refrigerate until firm. Cut and serve. Makes 2lbs.

Rocky Road:

1lb. chocolate
1 C. mini marshmallows
1 C. chopped nuts

Melt chocolate, stir in mini marshmallows and chopped nuts. Can be spooned into candy cups or dropped by spoonfuls onto parchment paper

Heath Crunch:

1/2lb. heath crunch
2lbs. milk chocolate

Melt chocolate, stir in heath crunch. Pour onto cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or waxed paper. Chill 10 minutes. Break into bite size pieces.

Peanut Logs:

1/2 lb. peanut logs
1/2 lb. chocolate (milk, dark, or white)

Melt chocolate, coat peanut logs in chocolate. Place on parchment paper to dry. Can be topped with chopped peanuts or sprinkles before drying.)

Trash:

1lb. White Chocolate
1 C. Dry roasted peanuts
1 C. broken pretzels

Melt chocolate. Stir in dry roasted peanuts and broken pretzels. can be spooned into candy cups, or dropped by spoonfuls onto parchment paper.

Popcorn Cake - Auntie C

2009-02-10T17:12:00.001-07:00

4 quarts popped popcorn
1lb. m&m's
1 C. peanuts
1 stick of butter
1/4 C. oil
1lb marshmallows (regular size)

Melt butter, oil, and marshmallows. Pour over popcorn, m&m's adn peanuts. Mix and press into angel food cake pan, refrigerate.

Salted Peanut Bars - Jolene

2009-02-10T17:10:00.001-07:00

1 yellow cake mix
1/3 C. margarine, softened
1 egg

Mix together and press in 9x13" greased pan. Bake 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and sread 3 C. miniature marshmallows on top and return to the oven for 3 minutes.

12oz. peanut butter chips (not 10oz)
1/2 C. white corn syrup
1/2 C. margarine

Melt together and add 1 tsp. vanilla. Then add 2 cups spanish peanuts and 2 C. Rice Krispies. Spread over bars and cool.

Pine Cone Dip Cheese Ball

2009-02-10T17:08:00.001-07:00

1 pkg. cream cheese
1/2 C. mayonnaise
5 strips bacon cooked, cooled, and broken up
2 T. green onion
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1/8 tsp. pepper

Combine and refrigerate - then mold into shape and cover with smoked almonds.

Angel Food and Jello Dessert

2009-02-10T17:05:00.001-07:00

1- 11oz. or 13oz. Angel food cake
1- 6oz. pkg vanilla pudding
1 1/2 C. vanilla ice cream
1- 6oz. pkg. strawberry jello
2 C. unsweetened frozen strawberries

Break up angel food cake in 9x13" pan, or trifle bowl. Make vanilla pudding according to directions on pkg. Add vanilla ice cream Pour over cake and refrigerate. Make strawberry jello - use only hot water. Mix strawberries into jello. Let gel, NOT set. Pour over cake mixture and refrigerate. When ready to serve, spread cool whip or whipped cream on top.

Reames Turkey Tetrazzini

2009-02-10T17:02:00.001-07:00

1-12oz. pkg. noodles
1 - 10 3/4oz. cream of mushroom soup
1/2 C. milk
1/2 C. water
2 C. shredded cheddar
1 1/2 C. turkey cooked and cubed
1 1/2 C. frozen peas and carrots
1/4 C. seasoned bread crumbs
2 T. parmesan cheese
2 T. parsley

Cook noodles - drain- combine soup, milk, water and cheddar cheese. Cook and stir over medium heat until cheese melts. Stir in cooked noodles, turkey, peas and carrots. Put in baking dish - combine crumbs and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over top.

Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.

Makes 6 servings

Cranberry Bars - Jolene

2009-02-10T16:57:00.001-07:00

Cranberry Filling:

3/4 C. sugar
1/2 C. water
2 C. cranberries
1/4 C. orange juice
1 T. grated orange peel
1 T. butter
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt

I purposefully left the nuts out of this one...and I'm not going to tell you how many it called for...ha ha ha!

Combine sugar and water in pan and bring to boil. Add cranberries and cook until popped, about 5 minutes. Add juice, peel, butter, cinnaom and salt. Cook 5 more minutes or until thick...this is where you would add the nuts...good thing you don't have to.

Oatmeal Dough:

2 C. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 C. sugar
1 1/2 C. butter
3 C. oatmeal

Sift flour, salt and sugar. Cut in butter. Add oatmeal, mix thoroughly. Pat half mixture in 9x13 pan, spread filling-pat remaining mixture. Bake in preheated oven 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool and cut in bars. Makes about 40 bars.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

2009-02-10T16:54:00.001-07:00

1 C. sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 can milk
onion salt

Combine first 4 ingredients

6 chicken breasts - pounded
6 slices swiss cheese
6 slices ham

Roll up, and cover with ham

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes

Cranberry Salad - Arianne Thompson

2009-02-10T16:52:00.000-07:00

1 can crushed pineapple - drained
1 apple chopped up in food processor
1 bag fresh cranberries - chopped up in food processor
Add 1/2 C. sugar to the pineapple
2 C. mini marshmallow (optional)
1 container of cool whip
If pomegranates are in season, I like to add them in.

Hawaiian Hay Stacks

2009-02-10T16:48:00.002-07:00

White rice

Sauce:

1/2 C. margarine
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 C. flour

Melt margarine, sprinkle flour until paste, add 3 C. chicken broth. Add 1 C. half and half and 1 C. cream of chicken soup. If you want, you can add additional chicken to this mixture...cook chicken beforehand and cut up into squares.

Toppings:

green peppers
red peppers
pineapple tidbits
Chinese noodles
tomatoes
cheese
frozen peas
toasted coconut
slivered almonds
chopped green onion
mushrooms

Halibut with Cilantro and Lime Sauce

2009-02-10T16:46:00.002-07:00

3/4 C. reduced calorie mayonnaise
1/2 C. chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp. lime juice
1 med. tomato, seeded and diced
4 (6oz) halibut steaks, 3/4 inch thick
2 sm. scallions, diced
Corn oil cooking spray

Combine mayonnaise, cilantro and lime juice. Transfer 1/2 C. and set aside. Stir in tomato. Brush fish steaks with mixture. Heat over medium-high heat, cook turning once 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily Top with remaining sauce and top with scallions...or don't. :)

Fried Halibt w/ Fresh Tomato Sauce

2009-02-10T16:37:00.003-07:00

2lbs halibut fillets, 3/4 inch thick
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 C. flour
3/4 C. olive oil
3lg. tomatoes, peeled and chopped
6 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced...I left this out of course...I think I used a little garlic salt.
1 Tbsp. dried rosemay, crumbled
2 tsp. dried thyme, crumbled
3 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Sprinkle fish (sometimes I just like to buy the lightly breaded halibut from Costco and skip this part,) with salt and pepper. Dredge with flour. Heat 1/2 C. olive oil in a medium skillet. Add fish in batches and fry until just opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet. Add all remaining ingredients. Simmer until liquid has evaporated and sauce is thick, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Arrange fish on a serving platter. Top with sauce. Can be served warm or at room temperature.

Serves 6-8

Chocolate Cake - Sharla

2009-02-10T16:36:00.002-07:00

1 Pillsbury Chocolate Cake mix
1 pkg. instant chocolate pudding
4 eggs
1 C. sour cream
1/2 C. oil
1/2 C. water

Beat 2 minutes, add white chocolate chips

Bake in 8 0r 9" pans

350 degrees for 30-35 minutes

Frost with Duncan Hines whipped frosting
Cover sides with mini chocolate chips

Hashbrown Quiche - Jolene

2009-02-10T16:33:00.003-07:00

Crust:

3 C. hashbrowns
1/4 C. butter - melted

Thaw hashbrowns, if wet, pat dry. Mix with melted butter, press in pie plate

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes

Filling:

3 eggs - beaten
1 C. half and half
1 C. swiss or cheddar cheese or 1/2 and 1/2
salt and pepper

meat - ham, bacon, sausage, green pepper, onion, mushrooms, etc.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

Banana Cake - Kitty Mortimer

2009-02-10T16:31:00.003-07:00

1 1/2 C. Sugar
1 C. oil
2 tsp. vanilla
4 Ripe bananas
4 eggs
1 1/2 C. white flour
2 C. wheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
You may add chocolate chips 2-3 cups
Mix all together.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Bake in a LARGE cookie sheet, and grease and flour

7-Layer Bean Dip (maybe 8 layers, maybe 9...)

2009-02-10T16:25:00.003-07:00

1st layer - Bean Dip
2nd layer - Guacamole or cut up avocado
3rd layer - Sour cream
4th layer - Green onions...I would skip this layer and would LOVE it if everyone else did too.
5th layer - Tomatoes
6th layer - Black olives
7th layer - Cheddar Cheese
8th layer - Browned Ground Beef
9th layer - Green chiles, chopped, drained
10th layer - Pace Picante Sauce
11th layer - I think you get the idea...

Ingredients:

2 cans bean dip (mildor hot)
2 cans guacamole (or a couple ripe avocados)
1 bundle of green onion, chopped...if you have to
2 tomatoes, chopped(drained)
1 can black olives
8 oz. package cheddar cheese
16 oz. sour cream
1 pkg. taco mix
1 extra lg. bag of tortilla chips

Antipasto Vegetable Pizza - Pampered Chef

2009-02-10T16:14:00.003-07:00

2 pkgs (13.8oz. each) refrigerated pizza crust
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 C. (4oz.) grated provolone cheese
1 jar (6-7.5oz) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 C. pitted ripe olives
1 sm. yellow squash or zucchini
2 plum tomatoes
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Toasted pinenuts optional

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Unroll both packages of dough side by side over bottom of pan, trimming excess dough even with long sides of pan. Brush oil over dough. Bake 16-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven, sprinkle cheese over hot pizza crust.

2. Drain artichoke marinade into a bowl. Add italian seasoning and garlic. Whisk. Coarsely chop artichokes and olives, add to bowl. Cut stem from squash, cut squash crosswise into quarters. Slice tomatoes in half, scrape out seeds, and dice. Add artichokes, olives, squash and tomatoes to bowl, mix well.

3. Spoon vegetables over pizza, draining off as much marinade as possible. Sprinkle with parsley and pine nuts, if desired. Cut pizza into squares and serve.

Makes 12

Thai Peanut Dressing - Julie Eldredge

2009-02-10T16:10:00.002-07:00

1 Tbsp. garlic
1 C. Apple Juice
1/3 C. Honey
1/4 C. Braggs Amino or Soy Sauce
Red Pepper Flakes to taste (give it heat, spice)
1 Tbsp. Ginger
1/3 C. Peanut Butter
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
2 Tbsp. Rice Vinegar
Lime Juice to taste (2 tsp.)

Mix in blender until it becomes warm (feel jar), tis really mixes the flavors well. Refrigerate overnight to thicken. Keeps in refrigerator 5-7 days.

Asian Noodle Salad - courtesy of Julie Eldredge

2009-02-10T16:03:00.003-07:00

Salad Ingredients:

1 package linguine noodles, cooked, rinsed and cooled

1/2 to 1 head sliced Napa cabbage
1/2 to 1 bag baby spinach
2 heads Romaine lettuce
1 red bell pepper, sliced thin
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
1 orange bell pepper, sliced thin
1 small bag bean sprouts (also called "mung bean srouts")
3 sliced scallions - ewww baby, I'd leave these out. :)
3 peeled, sliced English cucumbers...I'd leave these out too. gross!
10-15 sugar snap peas
LOTS of chopped cilantro - up to one bunch
1 can whole cashews, lightly toasted in skillet - cashews are Kelli approved
(or almonds and cranberries...also Kelli approved)

Dressing:

Juice of 1 lime
8 Tbsps. olive oil
2 Tbsps. sesame oil
6 Tbsps. soy sauce
1/3 C. brown sugar
3 Tbsps. fresh ginger, chopped
2 cloves chopped garlic...ewwww stinky
2 hot peppers or jalapenos, chopped
More chopped cilantro - LOTS

Mix together salad ingredients. Whisk together dressing ingredients and pour over salad. Mix with tong or CLEAN hands and serve on platter.

*Dressing keeps up to three days before serving, WITHOUT cilantro

Chocolate Chip Cookies

2009-02-10T13:25:00.004-07:00

1 C. butter or margarine
3/4 C. sugar
3/4 C. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/4 C. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large bowl, cream together shortening, brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded spoonfuls oto cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 8-10 minutes until light brown.

Jolene's Pecan Dessert

2009-02-10T13:18:00.003-07:00

People love this, but I don't know why...full of pecans...ewwww

2-pkg. Pecan Sandies Cookies
2-One half gallon ice cream(Vanilla, buy the carton so you can slice it up)
1 plastic bottle of caramel sauce
1 sq. butter or margarine
1 pkg. pecans (The pieces are better than the chopped)

Crust: Crush one package Pecan Sandies. Mix with one square butter and pat into bottom of 9x12 glass pan.

Squeeze a drizzle of caramel over that, reserving half for the top.

Slice ice cream and place evenly over top of crust.

Crush second package of cookies and crumble over top of ice cream..
Leave this package in bigger chunks of cookie.

Sprinkle with nuts and drizzle with remaining caramel.

Freeze for several hours until completely frozen.

Butterscotch Bubble Loaf

2009-02-10T13:14:00.003-07:00

24 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
1/2 butterscotch pudding mix, non-instant
1/2 C. pecans...ewww, chopped
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. buter or margarine

Thaw rolls until sof (about 2 hours at room temparture). Spray bundt pan. Cut dinner rolls in half and dip in dry pudding mix. Arrange rolls in pan, alternately arranging and sprinkling with yucky pecans. Sprinkle remaining pudding mix over the top. Combine brown sugar and butter. Heat together until butter is melted and a syrup is formed (microwave about 1 1/2 minutes). Pour syrup over rolls. Cover with sprayed plastic wra. Let risse until double in size or even with top of bundt pan. Carefully remove wrap. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Cover with foil the last 15 minutes of baking. Immediately after baking, loosen from sides of the pan with a knife and invert onto a serving plate.

Soup Bowls

2009-02-10T13:12:00.003-07:00

1 loaf Rhodes white or wheat bread, thawed but still cold
1 egg, beaten

Cut loaf into thirds. Form each third into a ball. Place on a large sprayed baking sheet. Brush with egg. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap. Let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until gold brown. Cool and slice off top. Hollow out bread and fill with favorite dip, chili or soup. For larger bowls cut loaf in half.

Fried Dough ( scones, sopapillas, elephant ears)

2009-02-10T13:09:00.002-07:00

Rhodes Dinner Rolls or Rhodes Texas Rolls thawed and risen
vegetable oil
powdered sugar, butter, jam or honey if desired.

Pour oil 2-3 inches deeps into a large pan or an electric frying pan, and heat to medium high setting or 375 degrees. Flatten each dinner roll nto a 3-4 inch circle or each Texas roll into a 5-6 inch circle. Fry dough on each side until golden brown (about 15 seconds each side.) Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve with butter, honey, or jam

Easy Homemade Pizza

2009-02-10T13:06:00.003-07:00

10 Rhodes Dinner rolls or 1 loaf pizza dough thawed and risen
1/2 C. pizza sauce
2 C. mozarella cheese

Suggested toppings:

sausage (cooked), pepperoni, onions - ewwww, mushrooms, olives, green peppers, and tomatoes

Spray board or counter top with non-stick cooking spray. Roll loaf or combined dinner rolls into a 13-inch circle and place on a 12-inch sprayed pizza pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes. Remove wrap and spread sauce over crust. Add desired toppings and springle with cheese. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes or until crust is golden.

Chocolate Crinkles

2009-02-10T13:03:00.003-07:00

3/4 C. oil
3/4 C. cocoa
2 C. sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 C. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Roll in balls. Roll in powdered sugar.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes.

Biscuit Orange Rolls

2009-02-10T13:01:00.003-07:00

I cube margarine
3/4 C. sugar
1 orange rind grated

Melt butter and add in sugar and orange rind.

3 pkg. butterflake rolls - pillsbury in the brown packages. They usually come in 4 rolls.

Roll each roll in mixture and stack side ways in bundt pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.