McIntyre Family Recipes

Zuppa Tuscana Soup

2010-12-04T19:11:00.000-08:00

Zuppa Tuscana Soup

1 lbs. Italian Sausage ( I like hot and ground not links)
2 large or 3 medium russet potatoes (sliced in half and then sliced in 1/4 inch slices with skin on.
1 yellow onion chopped
1/4 pkg.chopped bacon
2 cloves of garlic minced
2 cups kale chopped
1 quart water
2 cans chicken broth ( regular soup can size)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper to taste
In a large soup pot, put cut up bacon, sausage, onion and garlic. brown and drain grease off. Put back in soup pot and add chicken broth , water and potatoes. Cook on medium heat until potatoes are almost done. add salt and pepper to taste. Turn heat to low and add kale and whipping cream cook about 10 minutes. and serve! Makes 8 -10 servings
This soup is so easy and yummy!

Creamy Brussel Sprouts

2010-11-28T22:16:00.000-08:00

My family loves brussel sprouts, we usually eat them with butter or vinegar. I found this recipe and it had all the ingredient we liked, so we decided to give it a try! So Yummy!

Creamy Brussels Sprouts
4 slices of peppered bacon
2 lbs. brussel sprouts Trimmed and halved Make sure you cut them in half, I missed that the first time. They are much better halfed.
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3/4 cup whipping cream
cracked pepper
In a 12 inch skillet cook bacon over medium heat until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 Tablespoons drippings in skillet.
In the skillet add Brussl sprouts to drippings; cook and stir over medium heat 4 minutes. Add broth, salt,and pepper. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Simmer., covered 5 minutes. Uncover; cook 2-4 minutes or until liquid is nearly evaporated. Add cream. Cook 4 minutes more or until thick.
transfer sprouts to serving dish sprinkle with crumbled bacon and cracked pepper.

Coconut Banana Bread with Lime Glaze

2010-04-14T20:58:00.000-07:00

Coconut Banana Bread with Lime Glaze
adapted by Our Best Bites from Cooking Light
2 C flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt1 C sugar
1/4 C (4 Tbs) real butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1/2 C mashed ripe bananas (about 4 large bananas)
1/4 C sour cream or plain yogurt
3 Tbs apple juice or milk*
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 C coconutTopping:
2 Tbs additional coconut
Glaze: 1/2 C powdered sugar whisked with 1 1/2 Tbs fresh lime juice*as in: don't go buy apple juice just for this recipe. If you don't already have some, just use milk!Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt together and set aside.In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until blended. Add eggs and beat to combine. Add banana, sour cream or yogurt, apple juice (or milk), and vanilla. Beat until blended.Add flour mixture and beat at a low speed until just combined. Stir in 1/2 C coconut.Pour batter into a 9x5" loaf pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Sprinkle additional 2 Tbs coconut on top. Bake in the oven for about 1 hour or until a knife or skewer inserted in center comes out clean. Note: Check bread after about 40 minutes. If the top has browned and the coconut pieces are looking toasty, cover top of bread lightly with a piece of foil. Continue baking until done.When done, remove pan from oven. Let cool on a cooling rack for about 10 minutes and then carefully remove from pan. Whisk powdered sugar and lime juice together for the glaze and then drizzle over top. Cool for another 15 minutes before slicing.

Pumpkin Pancakes Homemade Apple Butter

2009-10-20T21:26:00.001-07:00

2 eggs
1 3/4 cup biscuit mix
1 cup milk
1/2 cup pumpkin
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 Tbls. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp.nutmeg
In medium mixing bowl, beat eggs until lemon colored and thick. stir in remailning ingredients. Pour batter by Tablespoons onto a hot griddle. Cook until puffy and bubbles begin to break. Turn and cook on the otherside until golden brown. makes 5 dozen 2 inch pancakes.

Apple Butter

1 cup sugar
2 cups crushed (blended) apples (peeled and cored)
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp cloves
½ tsp allspice
2 cups apple cider (not juice)

You can double or triple (or more) this recipe. I triple it and use two large pans. I have larger pans but you can keep better control by having just two or three batches in each pan.
Place all ingredients in a large heavy bottom pan. Bring to a boil, watching it carefully and stirring occasionally. When the apples mixture starts to bubble turn down to simmer. Continue simmering throughout the day, watching and stirring occasionally. This apple butter is done when you place a small spoonful on a plate and it stays in one place without weeping out on the sides of apple mixture.
When apple butter is thick enough for you, heat it back up to boiling, stirring constantly. This gets it hot enough to bottle. When mixture is hot and bubbly turn off heat and start to dip mixture in cleaned jars, and seal each one tightly.
Now hide them somewhere safe or your family will put this on everything, I have had company put it on their frittata.

Note: I also find that putting this on complete simmer the night before gives me plenty of time to bottle it the next day. It has simmered overnight and by noon I can bottle it. The plus side is waking up to that wonderful apple cinnamon fragrance.

Oatmeal Cinnamon Chip Cookies

2009-10-12T17:55:00.000-07:00

Oatmeal Cinnamon Chip Cookies
1 cup butter or margarine softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1 2/3 cup HERSHEY cinnamon chips (Alberstons)
3/4 cup raisins
Heat oven to 350F
beat butter, brown sugar and white sugar,until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla,beat well. Combine flour and baking soda;add to butter mixture,beating well. stir in oats, cinnamon chips and raisins (batter will be stiff)
Drop by heaping teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 -12 minutes cool 1 minute and remove makes 4 dozen.
( I did not use raisins)
This is a great cookie.

Carmel apples

2009-10-06T13:34:00.001-07:00

This is so Yummy and easy!!! I got the recipe off real mom's blog.

Caramel apples
1/2 cup butter cubed
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup light corn Syrup
dash of salt
1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla
10-12 popsicle sticks
10-12 medium tart apples washed and dried
In a large heavy sauce pan, melt butter;add corn syrup,brown sugar and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil about 10-12 minutes. stir in milk. Remove from heat;stir in vanilla. Insert popsicle sticks into apples. Dip each apple into hot caramel mixture;turn to coat. Set on greased wax paper to cool. Makes 10-12 apples. I had a little caramel left so I butter a small glass pan and put it in there. Yummy Caramel!!! I made them with my Grand babies after we watched conference. In the picture I was holding Grace hand to dip and she said no Grandma HOT!!!

Skillet Bow Tie Lasagna

2009-09-10T13:27:00.000-07:00

I go this recipe off Kara's Kreations!! So yummy and fast!!
/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound pork sausage
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 14oz can diced tomatoes
8oz can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 Tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 cups dry bowtie pasta
3/4 cup cottage cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
Brown meat, onion, and garlic; drain. Add remaining ingredients except cheeses. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or till pasta is tender. Combine cottage cheese and parmesan and drop by spoonfuls over tomato mixture. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and let cook for a couple of minutes till melted.

Notes:
-You can just use a pound of ground beef in place of the sausage if you like.
-If you don't have bow tie pasta, you could use another kind. It may take more or less time to cook, so just check it for done-ness I did just hamburger and I added more Mozzarella cheese to the top!!! This recipe is so easy and fast!! enjoy

Zucchini Patties

2009-09-07T00:17:00.000-07:00

This is so yummy, my mom has been giving alot of Zucchini, I have made bread and lemon blueberry cake with the zucchini. My favorite recipe is for Zucchini, this is a new recipe I got off Allrecipes. My family loved it!!! I ate them plain, Bob like it with sour cream & Salsa. They are similar to a potato pancake.
2 cups grated zucchini
2 eggs beatened
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste
2 TBLS. vegetable oil
In a medium bowl,combine zucchini,eggs,onion,flour,cheeses,salt & pepper. Stir well enough to distribute ingredients evenly.
Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop zucchini mixture by heaping Tablespoons, smooth out like pancake,cook a few minutes on each side until golden brown.
ENJOY!!!

Almond Joy Brownies

2009-07-21T22:46:00.000-07:00

1 pkg. fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients to make cake-like brownies)
1 pkg. sweetened flaked coconut
1 pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chunks ( I used a hershey's large milk chocolate bar)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1pkg. sliced natural almonds
Preheat oven to 350. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions for a cake like brownie. Spread evenly in pan and bake for 16 minutes, do not over bake. Layer coconut and chocolate chunks over brownie base. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over and chocolate chunks. Sprinkle with almonds.
Bake 20-23 minutes or until edges of coconut are deep golden brown and almonds are lightly toasted.

Frosted flakes french toast

2009-06-25T21:19:00.000-07:00

French toast

2 eggs

1/2 cup milk

beat together in a pie tin.

Then take 2 cups frosted flakes and crush in a ziploc bag, then put in another pie tin.

Place slices of white bread dip in the egg mixture, then into frosted flake mixture.

place on a hot griddle that has been sprayed with pam. Cook until brown on each side.

Use maple syrup or jam for topping. This is so yummy! My mom made this for me when I was young. I made it for my children, and hopefully they will make it for my grandchildren.

Crepes

2009-06-13T09:24:00.000-07:00

3 eggs

1 cup milk

Mix together

1 cup flour

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 tsp salt

2 tbls. melted butter

mix the wet ingredients with the dry. Pour a small amount into a buttered frying pan, make sure it is thin and roll the dough around in the pan by holding the handle and turning the pan. cook on one side then flip and do the other.

I filled these with; 1st sliced apples and cinnamon sugar, 2nd apricot jam and sliced apricots,3rd raspberries and cream

These will work for any type of filling. Cherries, chocolate mousse, bananas & CArmel

Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

2009-04-23T20:42:00.001-07:00

1 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
*** You may use more or less of either buttermilk or mayonnaise depending on how thick you want your dressing. Remember as you let the dressing chill, it will become slightly thicker.
1 teaspoon accent
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Combine all ingredients except crumbled blue cheese in a bowl. Mix with wire whisk until smooth. Add in blue cheese and stir with spoon. Add time to chill before serving: This is pretty mild if you like more blue cheese add it.

Fettuccine Alfredo

2009-04-23T20:20:00.000-07:00

Better Than Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce:

Serves 4-6

1/2 cup sweet butter

2 garlic gloves minced

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3/4 cup mozzarella cheese

1 (12 ounce) box Fettuccine pasta

1.Melt butter

2. Add garlic, cream, white pepper and bring mixture to a simmer.

3. Stir often.

4. Add the Parmesan cheese and simmer sauce for 8-10 minutes or until sauce has thickened and is smooth

5. When sauce has thickened add the mozzarella cheese and stir until smooth. Stir Frequently

6. While sauce cooks, boil noodles until tender

7. while sauce is cooking take 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces. sprinkle with garlic and favorite seasoning. fry in olive oil until no pink in the middle

mix chicken in with sauce stir

Place pasta on serving dish and spoon sauce over pasta

You can also add shrimp or crab.

Chicken Noodle Soup

2009-04-23T19:49:00.001-07:00

This soup is so easy:

1 whole chicken from costco shredded or 4 chicken breast cooked and shredded.

1 pkg. grandma's frozen noodles cooked

2 cups carrots sliced

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 cups sliced celery

2 cans cream of chicken soup

1 can chicken broth

1 1/2 cup water

1/2 cup milk

Heat cream of chicken soup,broth and any juice from chicken. Add water and milk. Add vegetables, noodles and chicken. Salt and pepper to taste

Simmer until vegetables are tender.

Applebee's Riblets

2009-04-06T11:56:00.001-07:00

Riblets are hard to find in the store so I used baby back ribs. These are easy and SO GOOD!

Applebee's Honey BBQ Riblets Barbecue Sauce

1 C. ketchup

1/4 C. water

1/2 C. honey

1/2 C. corn syrup

1/4 C. apple cider vinegar

2 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

2 T. molasses2 tsp. dry mustard

1 tsp. chili powder

1/4 tsp. liquid smoke flavor

Combine all ingredients in saucepan and simmer for 20 minutes.Riblet (Rib) Preparation: For rib tips ("riblets") and full racks, first season ribs with salt, pepper and garlic to taste. Then, sear the ribs on the grill/broiler until both sides are mahogany in color and the meat has begun to pull away from the bone (155°F internal temperature). Place ribs on rack in deep pan/roaster. Cover bottom of pan with mixture of water and liquid smoke flavoring (4:1 ratio of water to liquid smoke) without mixture touching the ribs (it will make them bitter). Seal tightly with two layers of foil wrap to cover. Slow cook in 275°F oven until meat is tender. Time varies with how many ribs are being cooked, pan used and your oven temperature. Plan on anywhere from two to five hours, but check to be sure. The slower the better for this process. Just make sure an internal food temperature of 155°F is maintained. (To moderate cooking for small amounts of ribs, try covering ribs with chopped onions, peppers and tomatoes. This also keeps them moist and adds a nice flavor). When ribs are fully cooked and tender, remove from oven and finish off on grill/broiler until marrow in the bone tips "sizzles." Brush with Honey Barbecue Sauce just before removing for service

Scalloped Potatoes

2009-04-06T11:29:00.000-07:00

10 potatoes boiled with skin on when they are cooled &soft take skin off and slice. Or you can use 1 bag frozen hash browns

1/2 cup melted butter

1 can evaporated milk

2 cans cream of chicken soup

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 cup sour cream

2-3 cup grated cheddar or sharp cheese

mix butter, milk, chopped onion, cream of chicken soup, sour cream and 2 cups cheese. Then add potatoes. Put in a 9x13 pan sprayed with Pam. Put remaining cheese on top or crushed cornflakes. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until bubbly.

Bible Sandwiches

2009-03-27T10:44:00.000-07:00

Bob found this health food store in Cedar City when I was in school and pregnant with Josh and I craved healthy food. I tried this bible sandwich and our family has loved it ever since. I know it might sound weird but it is so good!

Bible Sandwiches
By: Bob McIntyre
Pita Bread (one per person) Tomatoes
Mushrooms Monterey jack cheese
Avocados Mayonnaise
Cut pita bread in half. Spread with Mayonnaise on both sides. Place sliced mushrooms on one side until covered, and then place a handful of cheese over mushrooms. Place in oven or broiler until cheese is melted. Remove; place sliced tomatoes onto cheese, then add sliced avocados, then sprouts, then put on the top of bread. Cut into quarters; place tooth picks into sandwich to hold in place.

2009-03-27T08:40:00.000-07:00

Golden Bread Pudding

4 cups cubed bread (I used store bought french bread)

3 beatened eggs

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

3 cup warm water

1 (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 TBLS. melted butter

2 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. Salt

Preheat oven to 350, place bread cubes into a buttered 9x13 dish.

In a large bowl, mix together all of the rest of the ingredients and pour evenly over bread.

Make sure all the bread is moistened. Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool or serve warm Serve with Vanilla sauce

Vanilla Sauce

1 1/3 cup butter
5 tablespoons flour
3 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup sugar

Over medium heat melt butter, and add flour stir 10 minutes until it has a nutty aroma, do not brown. Add cream and sugar and boil till mixture is thick, remove from heat adding vanilla. Serve this wonderful sauce cold.

Norwegian Meatballs

2009-03-08T17:14:00.000-07:00

( I know the picture is not that great but I promise they are YUMMY!)

2lbs Hamburger
2 C. Cracker crumbs
3 eggs
3 cans chicken & rice soup (reserve the broth)
1 onion, chopped
2 cans chicken broth
Salt and Pepper

Mix hamburger,crackers,eggs,onion,chicken and rice together. Make into balls and brown, pour off grease. Mix 2 cans chicken broth and reserved broth, put this in skillet you had the meatballs in and thicken with flour and water. Put meatballs back into skillet and bake at 350 for an hour. These are really yummy served with mashed potatoes.
-Lindsey

Banana Bars

2009-03-08T17:10:00.000-07:00

¼ cup butter, softened

¾ cups granulated sugar

1 egg

½ cup sour cream

½ tsp vanilla

1 cup flour

½ tsp baking soda

dash of salt

2 mashed ripe bananas

Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a 9x13 pan

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; stir into the batter. Finally, mix in the mashed banana. Spread evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow bars to cool completely before frosting.

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

½ cup powdered sugar

dash of salt

½ tsp vanilla

¾ cups heavy whipping cream

In a large bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, salt and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy. Set aside. In another medium bowl, beat whipped cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture and frost banana bars. Yum!

I found this recipe on www.notsosecretfamilyrecipes.com they are really yummy and a nice change from plainold banana bread!

-Lindsey

Really Yummy Cinnamon Rolls

2009-03-05T09:00:00.000-08:00

1 C milk
1/2 C butter
1/2 C sugar
3 eggs (beat really well...that's the trick)
2 tsp salt
2 T yeast
1 C water
1 tsp sugar
About 6 1/2 C flour
Melt butter in milk over low heat and cool.
Dissolve yeast in warm water with the 1 tsp sugar. Beat eggs in a large bowl until foamy. Add sugar and salt. Next, add milk mixture. Add yeast mixture. Stir in flour. Dough will be a little sticky. Let rise about 1 hour. Roll out on floured surface. Cut into rolls, crescents, or cinnamon rolls. Let rise until doubled in size. Bake at 400 degrees until golden brown (about 8-10 min). Frost when slightly warm.

Tips: After the dough is rolled out butter the dough and sprinkle a cinnamon sugar mixture over rolls. I usually do about 1 C of brown sugar and 4 tsp cinnamon.

Frosting:
3 C powdered sugar
1/3 C butter softened
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2-4 Tbsp milk (enough until it's as thick or thin as you like it)
Mix all ingredients together.

-Lindsey

Apple Caramel Cups

2009-03-05T08:42:00.000-08:00

Pkg of Phyllo pastry dough

Filling:
2 tsp butter melted
1/3 C Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 peeled and sliced apples

Sauce:
1 C packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp butter
1/4 C cream
2 Tbsp corn syrup

Cut phyllo dough and place into muffin tin. Cook for 4 min at 400 degrees til golden brown.

Add apples to sauce after sauce has come to a boil. Cook together for 5 min- over med- high heat
Pour filling into phyllo pastry serve with vanilla ice cream.

*Sometimes I make just the caramel sauce and eat it with sliced bananas and vanilla ice cream! So YUMMY
-Lindsey

Trifle

2009-03-02T14:47:00.000-08:00

1 Large already made angel food cake

1 8 oz cool whip

1 large vanilla pudding instant made up

1 box of strawberry danish dessert

1 12 oz bag frozen strawberries

Make the pudding according to directions fold in 3/4 of the whipping cream to the pudding.Make up danish dessert according to directions; when it is through cooking,add frozen strawberries. stir every little while until strawberries are thawed. Tear angel food cake into pieces.

First layer: cover bottom of trifle bowl with cake. Second layer spread danish about 1 1/2 cups. Third layer: Spread pudding layer about 2 cups, repeat layer until you all the ingredients. You should have at least 2 layers. Put remaining whipping cream on top and refrigerate for 2-3 hours

Creamed Peas and New Potatoes

2009-03-02T14:32:00.000-08:00

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1 1/2 lbs. New Potatoes
1 bunch green onion diced ( Optional)
2 TBLS. flour
1 cups fresh or frozen peas
2 TBLS. butter
2 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste

Scrub potatoes; if the are small just take off a narrow strip of peel down the center, if they are bigger cut into chunks.
Cook in boiling water that has been salted, cook until tender. Meanwhile cook peas and onion in a small amount of water, then drain. Make a white sauce of butter,flour, and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste after white sauce has thickened. Combine cooked potatoes drained, peas, and onion mixture to white sauce. simmer on very low until heated throughout.

Grilled Pork Chops

2009-03-01T20:03:00.001-08:00

Wash Pork chops

Sprinkle with garlic powder on both sides

Then coat both sides with A-1 sauce.

marinate for 30 minutes

Then grill until done

They are so tender and juicy!!! Enjoy

Ihop French Toast

2009-02-16T20:25:00.000-08:00

This is the best french toast I have ever had!!! Try this!

2 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1/8 tsp salt

1 tsp. vanilla

3 Tbls. flour

6 slices of thick sliced french bread ( Use store bought it turns out the best)First beat eggs, then add remaining ingredients mix with a wish. Dip both sides of the bread and place in hot buttered pan.Flip over when browned. Serve with coconut syrup.

This is the best syrup you will ever have!!

7-8 Tbls. butter

3/4 cup buttermilk

1 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. coconut extract

Place butter, buttermilk and sugar in a pot. Then turn stove on medium and stir until butter melts and sugar dissolves.Bring to a boil and boil one minute. Remove from heat amd add soda and flavoring. It will bubble up; just continue to stir and give it a few minutes for the fizz to reduce before serving.

Coconut Lime Bars

2009-02-03T13:25:00.000-08:00

CRUST:
1 3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 cubes chilled butter cut into pieces. this = 1 cup butter
Heat oven to 350 >ix the flour, sugar , salt. Cut into butter with a fork until mixture is crumbly. Pat firmly into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes or until brown.
FILLING:
1 1/2 cups sweetened flake coconut divided
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
4 eggs
1/2 cup lime juice
Sprinkle half(3/4 cup) of the coconut over the crust.Blend the rest of the filling ingredients together until smooth. Pour into pan. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup coconut on top. Bake at 350 oven for 25 -30 minutes Cool in pan. When cool dust with powdered sugar.
These are sinful and easy!!! This is going to be my new favorite bar!

Bacon Wrapped Wienies

2009-01-22T13:20:00.000-08:00

These are to die for! I have made these for weddings, and I can never keep them on the plate.
They are one of my families favorites for all occasions. Next week is SUPER BOWL Sunday Perfect.
1 - 2 lbs. little smokies
1 lbs. bacon
1 lbs. brown sugar

Cut bacon into 4 pieces, wrap each sausage with a small piece of bacon and use a toothpick to hold it together. Lay them out onto a foiled lined cookie sheet close together. ( You can fit up to 11/2 pounds of wrapped sausages onto one cookie sheet.) Spread brown sugar over the sausages covering the whole sheet generously. Cook in a 375 oven for 1/2 hour. You can turn the heat up some if you are in a hurry. The bacon should be cooked and the brown sugar caramelized.

Lauren's Twiced Baked Potatoes

2009-01-21T19:36:00.001-08:00

5 russet potatoes baked until soft. ( I usually do this in the microwave)
1-4 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sour cream
Milk to moisten and make smooth
Salt & Pepper to taste
cheddar cheese
wash and poke potatoes with fork bake until softened, let cool and cut in half, scoop out in insides
of the potato, put into mixing bowl, add cream cheese, butter, sour cream and milk mix until smooth add salt and pepper to taste. scoop filling into the potato skins, place skins on a cookie sheet and place a slice of cheese on top. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Hot Artichoke Dip

2009-01-20T13:44:00.000-08:00

We got this recipe from my daughter in law Lisa It was one of her families favorites, and we adopted it to our family. This is the BEST ARTICHOKE DIP EVER!!!!!

1 8 oz pkg. softened cream cheese
1 can 14 oz artichoke hearts drained chopped. I also use the big jar from Costco I measure 14 oz out.
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic minced
mix all ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended, spoon into 9 inch pie plate or quiche dish
Bake at 350 for 20 25 minutes or until lightly brown on top
Serve with crackers, pita chips, bread wedges, veggies.

Our Favorite Cheese Balls

2009-01-20T13:25:00.000-08:00

Our Family has two favorite cheese ball recipes. Lauren made these cute pine cones and snowman with the cheese balls this year. Everyone always goes crazy for these, and they are so easy. I have made these as Christmas gifts and give with a box of crackers.

Ranch Cheese Ball

1 8oz pkg softened cream cheese

3 green onions chopped use the green part

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated

1 pkg. hidden valley ranch dressing mix (dry) Mix all together shape into ball, snowman, pine cone. Roll in nuts if you like. Chill until ready to serve with crackers.

My Favorite Cheese Ball

1 cube softened real butter

1 8 oz softened cream cheese

3 tsp. chopped black olives

3 green onions chopped use the green part

2 shakes of Lawry Season Salt

Mix all together form into ball, it tastes good plain or roll it in chopped toasted pecans. I use wax paper to roll and chill in. Chill until ready to serve with crackers.

French Apple Pie

2009-01-19T13:04:00.001-08:00

My Easy French Apple Pie

8 apples I use 4 granny smith and 4 jonagolden or braeburn

1/4 cup lemon juice

3/4 - 1cup sugar depending how sweet you like it.

1/4 cup flour

cinnamon and nutmeg to taste

Peel and slice the apples place in a bowl, mix in the remaining ingredients.

Cook in the microwave for 8 minutes.

Roll out a Pillsbury pie crust in between 2 pieces of wax paper. This is my easy way!

Place in a pie pan crimp the edges, place apples that have been microwaved in the pie crust.

Now we are starting on the french apple crumb. I got this recipe from one of my roommates in college. Whenever she would make this we always we eat half of the crumbs before they got on the pie.

1 cup flour

1 cup sugar

cinnamon & nutmeg to taste, mix this all together and add melted butter.

1/2 cup melted butter

Sprinkle over apples

Bake at 375 for 40 minutes

Oven Bacon

2009-01-19T12:54:00.000-08:00

This is a trick I learned a couple of years ago. I love crispy bacon and it makes it crispy everytime and you don't have to sit and turn it. The mess is easy to clean up, fold up the used foil and throw away.

Bacon ( I like the pepper bacon from Sam's club)

large cookie sheet

foil

line your baking sheet with foil, place bacon on top. Bake at 375 for 15 -20 minutes depending on how crispy you like it.

Coconut Cream Dessert

2009-01-19T12:30:00.000-08:00

I know this is not the best picture, my mom made this for my Auntie's 94th birthday,everyone loved it. Every time my mom makes this it is devoured!!!

1 cup all purpose flour
2 TBLS. sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
mix and cut in the butter into the flour and sugar until crumbly, add the pecans. Press into a greased 9x13 bake at 325 for 20-25 min Then let cool
1-8 oz cram cheese softened
1 cup powder sugar
1 cup cool whip
4 cups cold milk
3 pkg. instant coconut cram pudding
Mix cream cheese and powd. sugar beat until smooth then fold in the cool whip. Spread on the cooled crust. Beat pudding and milk for 2 minutes then let stand for another 2 minutes. Spread over the cream cheese mixture, Then spread the remaining cool whip from the carton. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup toasted coconut. Chill best chilled overnight.

Cinnamon Ornaments

2008-12-15T21:06:00.000-08:00

What you'll need:
1 1/2 cups ground cinnamon

1 cup applesauce

1/4 cup white school glue (like Elmer's)

Bowl

Plastic food wrap

Rolling pin

Wax paper

Cookie cutters or a knifeRibbon or yarn for hanging Straw
How to make it:
1.Mix cinnamon, applesauce, and glue together in a bowl. The dough should be as thick as cookie dough. Add a bit of water if the dough is too stiff.
2.Remove from bowl and knead. Put it back in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit for at least a half hour.
3.Remove the dough, knead again to make sure it's smooth. Flatten/roll the dough between waxed paper until it's between 1/4" thick and 1/8" thick.
4.Cut out desired shapes, use a straw to punch a hole for the ribbon to hang. The circle of dough will pull out with the straw.
5.Gently place the shapes on a piece of clean wax paper. They will take 3-5 days to dry, and you will need to turn them over a couple of times a day for them to dry evenly and flat.
Don't be surprised to see that the ornaments get smaller during the drying process. Keep this in mind when you pick out the cookie cutters for your designs. You will also notice that if you do not turn the ornaments over often enough while they are drying, the edges of the ornaments will curl.When dry, thread a piece of ribbon or yarn through the hole to hang.
These makes your house smell amazing!!

2008-12-01T22:37:00.001-08:00

Pomegranate Salad

The top picture shows what a sweet pomegranate looks like. When making this salad you should use only the sweet pomegranate. This is a recipe that has been in my family for generations.
We always have this salad on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Pomegranate Salad for 10 people
4 sweet pomegranate
4 apples Fuji, gala or jonagold cut into small pieces with peeling on
4 bananas sliced
1 cup walnuts
1 pt. Heavy whipping cream whipped and sweetened.

Pomagranate Salad

2008-11-26T22:49:00.000-08:00

4 apples I like Jonagold or fuji chopped into bite size pieces
4 bananas sliced
chopped walnuts optional
1 pint heavy whipping cream whip with sugar
4 SWEET pomagranates.
cut pomagranates around the radius, then you hold them in your hand with the seeds facing your hand. then with the end of a butter knife beat the pomagranate the seed wil come out and fall in your hand.
Make sure you use the pink pomagranate not the red.

Six Week Bran Muffins

2008-11-20T08:32:00.000-08:00

1-12oz Box Bran Flakes (I crushed them a bit)

3 C. Sugar

5 C. Flour

5 tsp. Baking Soda

2 tsp.Salt

4 Eggs, beaten

1 C. oil

1 Quart Buttermilk

1 Tbsp Vanilla

Mix cereal,sugar,flour,baking soda,and salt together. Then add in eggs ,buttermilk,oil and vanilla.

Put into muffin pan and cook at 4oo degrees for 15 min or until golden brown.

The batter will keep in the fridge for up to weeks.

Also when you pour in the buttermilk the batter will look really soupy give it a minute and it will all soak in. - Lindsey

Cajun Chicken Pasta

2008-11-14T13:43:00.001-08:00

4 ounces linguine pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 green pepper. chopped
1/2 red pepper,chopped
4-6 mushrooms,sliced
1 green onion, minced
1 1/2 C heavy cream
1/4 tsp lemon pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp black pepper
2-4 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese

Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water.
Meanwhile place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink. Add green onion,red and green peppers,mushrooms cook for 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream Season the sauce with the spices. In a large serving bowl toss the pasta with the sauce and then sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese. -Lindsey

My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

2008-11-14T13:38:00.000-08:00

2/3 C. Butter, softened
3/4 C. Brown Sugar
1 C. Sugar
2 Eggs
2 tsp. Vanilla
2 1/2 C Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Salt
1 (12oz) pkg milk chocolate chips

Mix thoroughly butter, sugars,eggs and vanilla. Stir in rest of ingredients and mix well. Bake at 375 for 10-12 min until delicately brown (watch closely). Cookies should be soft.
* I always double this recipe*
-Lindsey

Zuppa Toscana Soup

2008-11-14T13:30:00.000-08:00

( Clone of Olive Gardens )

1 lb mild or hot Italian sausage , ground
2-3 Large potatoes
1 large Onion , diced
4 slices bacon, cooked and diced really small
1 tsp garlic
1 1/2 cup kale, chopped small
2 14oz cans chicken broth
4 C water
1 C heavy whipping cream

In a skillet cook sausage. Set aside. Clean potatoes and cut into cubes.
In a large pot bring Chicken broth and water to a boil. Add onion, potatoes and garlic. Cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender.
Add sausage and bacon and simmer another 10 min.
Turn heat to medium low and add kale and cream, cook another 10 min. Taste then add salt and pepper.
-Lindsey

Maggiano's House Salad

2008-11-14T13:21:00.000-08:00

For The Salad:

5 C romaine lettuce, bite size
5 C iceberg lettuce, bite size
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
4 ounces blue cheese or Gorgonzola cheese,crumbled
6 thinly sliced pieces of prosciutto ham
For the ham I put it in between a couple sheets of paper towels and microwave it until crispy then break it up into the salad.
I also like to cut up a peeled cucumber into chunks and add that.

For The Dressing:

1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp sugar
3/4 C water
2 tsp fresh garlic,minced
1/3 C red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp Salt
1 C vegetable oil
Fresh black pepper to taste
But everything into a blender and mix-

The dressing ends up making alot you will have leftovers for another salad! - Lindsey

Cheesy Potato Soup

2008-11-06T08:37:00.001-08:00

*This is my FAVORITE soup!*

4 med potatoes, cubed

1 onion, chopped

4 C. Water

1/4 C. Butter

3 Tbsp. flour

1/2 C. Milk

2 C. shredded cheese

1 Tsp Salt

1/4 tsp. seasoning salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Combine potatoes, onions, and water in a large pot. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender. In another pan melt butter , add flour and cook until mixture bubbles. Remove from heat; stir in milk. Return to heat , cook and stir until thickened. Stir slowly into potatoes, add cheese and seasonings.

* I ALWAYS double the recipe ( for leftovers) plus this recipe really doesn't make much unless doubled.

* I always end up using more cheese and salt then called for.

* Also you can double the flour butter mixture to make you soup really thick ,which is how I like mine!

* Also really yummy with crumbled bacon on top.

-Lindsey

Emily's Snickerdoodles

2008-10-23T20:08:00.000-07:00

Today my mom and I made these BOMB snickerdoodles!The recipe actually came from this guy that came all the way from Washington state to go on a date with me!anyways he was really nice and decided to share his recipe for his snickerdoodles..they are pretty much DELICIOUS! I am going to share his "secret" recipe! just because they are SO GOOD!
1 cup butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups flour
1 tsp cream of tarter
bake at 350 he says for 6-7 minutes me and my mom baked them they turned out a little mushy so we did on the 2nd batch for 8 minutes, but the dough is SO GOOD!

Pork Fried Rice

2008-10-22T20:42:00.000-07:00

This is an easy dinner that you can use leftovers, I also use this recipe and substitute chicken.
2 cups rice
4 cups water
bring rice to boil cover and let simmer 15 -20 minutes. I then place it on a cookie sheet and spread it out and place in the refrigerator to cool for a hour or so. This is so that the rice will not stick together and get gummy.
1/2 lbs. bacon
3 green onions chopped
3 eggs scrambled
leftover pork or chicken
Optional: add vegetables, carrots, peas, green beans
Fry bacon in a wok or large fry pan ( I cut it up before I fry it). Cook until bacon is brown I like mine crisp, add rice to the bacon and bacon grease, cook for 15 minutes. Then add all other ingredients. Toss for 5-10 minutes. Then add soy sauce last.

Lauren's Sugar Cookie Recipe

2008-10-22T19:57:00.000-07:00

Lauren got this recipe from Marissa M a girl she worked with, they are soft and yummy!
1 cup butter softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup sour cream
6 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
Cream butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and sour cream. Add dry ingredients, roll out (not to thin) and cut in shapes. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes dough doesn't need to be refrigerated before using.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

2008-10-21T18:35:00.000-07:00

I make this every year, we love them so much!!! I keep with the basic recipe.

When you eat them put the whole seed in your mouth and eat it! I would crave these when I was pregnant! They have been a favorite ever since.

1 Pumpkin

2-3 TBLS vegetable oil

Salt

Take the seeds out of the pumpkin, wash them in a colander,place on a oiled cookie sheet sprinkle with salt bake at 350 for 20 minutes stir occasionally.

Pork Chops In Mushroom Gravy

2008-10-21T18:18:00.000-07:00

6 Pork Chops

Salt & Pepper

2 Cans Cream Of Mushroom Soup

1 Can Evaporated Milk

Fry pork chops in a little bit of oil, browning them well. Remove pork chops to a baking dish. Pour off grease, leaving brown drippings in pan. Put soup in pan, stir in the milk. Heat thoroughly and pour over chops. bake at 350 for 1 hour. Serve with mash potatoes. I made this for Sunday dinner, easy and good!

Salisbury Steak

2008-10-21T13:57:00.001-07:00

1 1/2 hamburger
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg slightly beatened
1 can golden mushroom soup
Mix with a fork the first 4 ingr, form into patties, brown them in a fry pan with a little bit of cooking oil. take out and put in soup and 1 cup water mix this up, place patties back in the pan place a lid on top cook on low heat for 20 -30 minutes.
This is a yummy and easy dinner!

Milk Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

2008-10-20T17:06:00.000-07:00

2 C. Flour
2 C.Oats
1 Tsp Baking Soda
1 Tsp. Salt
Dash or so of Nutmeg (I used Apple Pie Spice)
1 C. (2 sticks) Butter, softened
3/4 C. Sugar
3/4 C. Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
2 Tsp. Vanilla
1 1/2 C. Milk Chocolate chips
1 C. Chocolate Chunks (I cut up snack size Hershey with Almonds Bars)

-Preheat oven to 350
-In a large bowl mix together the flour, oats, baking soda, salt and nutmeg.
-In a separate bowl cream together butter and sugars until fluffy (about 2 mins). Add the eggs one at a time beating after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
-Add half of the dry mixture to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until just blended, add remaining mixture and mix until no dry crumbs remain.
-Add the chocolate chips and chunks and stir until blended.
-Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 min or longer.
-Spoon golf sized balls of dough onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Cook for 12 minutes or until lightly brown

- These turned out SO yummy. Make sure to use MILK chocolate- it's makes such a difference!!-Lindsey

Deviled Eggs

2008-10-16T20:54:00.001-07:00

I love Betty Crocker's recipe for deviled eggs. My mother in law taught me to use regular mustard instead of dry mustard we like it better that way!! Now my daughter in law and son in law. always ask for deviled eggs, especially when Grandma Rosemary comes!

DEVILED EGGS
6 hard cooked eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. yellow mustard
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 TBLS. Mayo

Apple Crisp

2008-10-16T20:28:00.000-07:00

I got this recipe from a food storage class I went to. This is made with dehydrated apples and it is the BEST apple crisp I have ever had!!!! I liked it so much my preschool class made it for the fireman as a thank you for letting us visit their station. It is a great recipe to have your kids help you with, it had easy measuring, lots of stirring and the best part is watching the apples reconstitute. It is a fun discussion with children! Super easy and yummy.

Easy Apple Crisp
Fresh Ingredients:
1 c. butter
Storage Ingredients:
10 c. dehydrated apple slices
¼ c. bottled lemon juice
Topping:
1 c. oats
1c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. nutmeg
¼ tsp. salt

Butter a 9x13 cake pan. Fill with dehydrated apples and drizzle with lemon juice. Then pour in 6 cups of hot water and allow apples to soak for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. For topping, cut butter into ¼” pieces and toss with remaining dry ingredients. Carefully spoon topping onto re-hydrated apples. (Pan should be very full but will bake down). Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour, or until lightly toasted on top. Best when served hot with vanilla ice cream

This dessert can be prepared hours ahead of time, stored in the refrigerator, and then baked while your guests enjoy dinner. This recipe is totally foolproof, easier than apple pie, and tastes like something from your grandmother’s kitchen.

Crock Pot Chicken & Rice

2008-10-16T20:24:00.001-07:00

Chicken Rice Crock Pot
( Very Easy) I got this recipe from Whitney F, Emily my picky eater loved it so much she had two helpings!!!!

4 frozen chicken breasts

1/2 cup water

1 zesty italian dry dressing

cook for 4 hours on high in the crock pot then add:

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 8oz cream cheese

Cook on high for 1 hour. Serve over rice

Kamy's Sugar Cookie

2008-10-13T17:40:00.001-07:00

My friend and preschool mom Kamy made these cookies for a baby shower & she also made some for Emily. Sugar Cookies are her FAVORITE!
1 1/2 c butter
2 c sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
5 1/4 c flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Cream cold butter and sugar in Kitchenaid with paddle attachment. Add eggs and vanilla. Soft dry ingredients add to butter mixture. Chill dough. Roll out 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes. Bake at 400 for 8 minutes or until barely set.

Frosting
Beat one cube of butter until soft. Add 1 tsp vanilla, a pinch of salt, and 6 cups of powdered sugar. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency.

HANDMADE HALLOWEEN GARLAND

2008-10-12T22:31:00.000-07:00

What you need:

Black letters

Gold doilies

Orange raffle tickets

Metallic pipe cleaners

Glue gun

Metallic pompoms

One free hour!

**The letters, pipe cleaners, and pompoms are $1.00 at JoAnn's up at the registers.

Chocolate Mint Brownies

2008-10-12T01:09:00.001-07:00

Lolly and I made these doing some stress baking!!! They are really rich and yummy!!!

Chocolate-Mint Bars

The dense base layer is like a rich, fudge brownie, so don’t overcook it or the dessert bars will be dry. Refrigerating the mint bars before cutting, allows the chocolaty top layer to set properly.

Bottom Layer:1 c flour

½ teaspoon salt

1 c granulated sugar

½ cup egg substitute

¼ cup butter, melted

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs, beaten

1 16oz can chocolate syrup

cooking spray

Mint Layer:

2 cups powdered sugar

¼ cup butter, melted

2 tablespoons fat free milk

½ teaspoon peppermint extract

2 drops green food coloring

Glaze:

¾ c semisweet chocolate chips

3 tablespoons butter

1- Preheat oven to 350

2- To prepare bottom layer, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and salt, stir with a whisk. Then, combine the rest of the bottom layer ingredients in med bowl and stir until smooth. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture, stirring until blended. Pour batter into 13 x 9 baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 23 minutes, or until pick comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

3- To prepare mint layer. Combine ingredients and mix until smooth. Spread mint mixture over cooled cake.

4- Glaze; (I always double this part) combine the ingredients in medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave at High 1 min or until melted. Stirring after 30 seconds. Let stand about 2 minutes and spread over top. Refrigerate about ½ hour then cover and continue to refrigerate until ready to cut and serve

Tenney's Cinnamon Rolls

2008-10-11T21:32:00.001-07:00

I got this recipe from one of my preschool moms. It is the first time I have been successful in making good cinnamon rolls! I have tried MANY DIFFERENT RECIPES. This one worked for me. I hope you enjoy it.

Tenney's Cinnamon Rolls
2 cups very warm water ( bordering on hot)
1/2 cup sugar
1 heaping TBLS. yeast or 1 small pkg.
Combine ingredients and make sure yeast is pushed down in the water. Set aside. You'll know it's ready when it starts to foam up and smell "yeast-y."
In a large mixer combine:
2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp. salt
Yeast mixture( I like to add 1 TBLSP. dough enhancer)
Then add:5-7 cups flour ( I use Better for Bread flour) one cup at a time.
Dough should pull away from edges of mixer bowl and it should be just a little sticky.cover and let rise 20-45 minutespunch down or turn mixer back on for a couple of seconds.Cover and ley rise 45 minutes.Use a buttered rolling pin to roll out dough( you can divide in half if that is eaiser for you) onto a buttered surface. Roll out into rectangle. The dough can be as thick or thin as you perfer.Slather the dough with butter, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon to cover dough. Roll up trying to keep sides even. Cut rolls about 1-2 inches thick ( I use a piece of dental floss)or serrated knife. Spray cookie sheet with Pam. Place cinnamon rolls on large cookie sheet with edges.cover and let rise. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. lemon(optional)
4-6 cups powdered sugar
milk
I like the frosting a little thicker but you can determine how think or thin you want it to be by how much milk you add. mix ingredients with a mixer. Put frosting on warm rolls that have been out of the oven for 2-5

2008-10-11T21:24:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin Cake I made this for Sunday dinner when all the kids were over!
1 pkg. spice cake mix
1- 3oz instant vanilla pudding
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup oil
3 eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup water
mix all ingred. together pour into greased and floured Bundt pan. Bake at 350 for 45 min. Whip up Whipping Cream with a little sugar,nutmeg and cinnamon cut cake serve with a spoonful of cream. (You can also add chopped pecans)

Creamed Corn Like No Other

2008-10-11T21:08:00.000-07:00

20 oz frozen corn, Thawed
1 cup whole milk
1 tsp. salt
2 TBLS. melted butter
1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 TBLSP. sugar
pinch of fresh ground pepper
2 TBLS. flour
In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients, except the butter, flour and cheese. Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue to simmer for 5 minutes. Blend the melted butter and flour, then add to the corn mixture. Mix well and remove from heat. Place the corn mixture into a medium size heat proof casserole dish. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Place under broiler until lightly browned. I got this recipe from my cousin Pat she is a fantastic cook and taught cooking classes at the bosch store. My family loved this and super easy!!!

Poppy Seed Salad And Dressing

2008-10-07T22:35:00.000-07:00

This is another of my families favorite salad, I will give you the original recipe, I adjust it to the ingredients my family likes.

All Leafy Lettuce I usually use 1 head red lettuce and 1 head romaine
water chestnuts
Mozzarella cheese
purple cabbage
cucumbers
raisins
Mix all ingredients together.
Make this dressing in a blender
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup salad oil
1 TBLS. Poppy seeds
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped red onion (I have tried white onion it is not as good)
Mix in blender, DO NOT PUT ON SALAD UNTIL READY TO SERVE.
It will go soggy.

Island Teriyaki

2008-10-07T22:20:00.000-07:00

My mom has been making this since I was a teenager. It is SO GOOD!! and SUPER EASY!
It is also inexpensive. I did both chicken and steak for dinner tonight. I usually serve it with fried rice.

1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 TBLS. molasses
2 Tsp. ground ginger
3/4 tsp. instant meat tenderizer
2 tsp. dry mustard
6 cloves garlic
1 1/2 lbs round steak
Mix above ingredients I marinate this 4 hours or more. You slice the steak thin across the grain and put on skewer sticks. Then grill on barbecue, broil in oven

Grandma Rosemary's Peach Cobbler

2008-10-02T22:42:00.000-07:00

This is the very best cobbler recipe I have ever had!!! Plus it is so easy!! Bob's mom made this for us years ago and we all love it! The best part you can use whatever fruit you like.

2 cups fruit

1 cup sugar

Blend together and set aside

In a large bowl mix your batter:

1 1/4 cup flour

3/4 cup sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

3/4 cup milk

pinch of salt

1/4 cup melted butter

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In a 9x13 pan melt 1 cube of butter I do this by putting the 9x13 pan in the heated oven until it melts take it out and then pour batter on top of melted butter, add fruit on top and DO NOT STIR!!! Place back in the oven,when this bakes the fruit goes to the bottom. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or golden brown. Serve with vanilla ice cream. This recipe NEVER FAILS!

We like to also mix fruits, like blueberries and raspberries, but I think peach is our favorite.

Garlic Chicken Ranch Pizza

2008-09-27T21:22:00.001-07:00

1 large pizza dough ( I use frozen bread dough)3/4 cup ranch dressing( you need to make the packet kind)2 cloves of garlic2 cups mozzarella cheese1/2 cup bacon cooked and crumbled1 cup grilled chicken breasts cut up into bite size pieces I sprinkle steak seasoning on it and grill it.sliced mushrooms sliced olives this is what my family likes, add whatever your family likes. Make up ranch dressing and mix in the garlic cloves, this needs time to set up. Roll out dough and place on pizza pan ( I use a stone). spread ranch mix evenly over dough, sprinkle with a little cheese. Add remaining ingredients top with remaining cheese and parsley flakes for color. bake at 350 for 15 minutes. We love to rub on the crust garlic butter after it has cooked1/2 cube butter melted2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese1 clove garlic mix together brush on crust and enjoy

German Chocolate Cake

2008-09-27T21:19:00.000-07:00

Cake: I use a German Chocolate cake mix. I have made it from scratch and I prefer the cake mix.Frosting:1 can evaporated milk1 cup sugar3 egg yolks1/2 cup butter1 tsp vanilla1 1/3 cup coconut1 cup chopped pecans Combine milk sugar butter temp the egg yolk then add to milk mixture. cook until thicken. add coconuts and pecans and vanilla

Tortilla Soup

2008-09-27T21:02:00.000-07:00

I got this from my friend and hair dresser Leslie, It is so easy and good!!

4 chicken breasts cooked and shredded or I use a roasted chicken from Costco

2 - 3 cans of chicken broth

2 cans rotell diced tomatoes with green chilies

1 cup fresh salsa

1 lime (juice)

1 tsp. cumin

cilantro garlic to taste

Heat in pot on stove, top with Sour Cream, Monterey Jack Cheese and Tortilla Chips

Apple Dumplings

2008-09-27T20:35:00.000-07:00

Apple Dumplings

2 Granny Smith apples
2 cans crescent rolls
2 sticks butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoons vanilla & cinnamon
1 small can Mountain Dew
Peel and core apples. Cut apples into 8 slices each. Roll each apple slice in a crescent roll. Place in a 9 x 13 buttered pan. Melt butter, then add sugar and barely stir. Add vanilla, stir, and pour over apples. Pour Mountain Dew around the edges of the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve with ice cream, and spoon some of the sweet sauces from the pan over the top. I got this recipe from the Pioneer Women blog, I made some adjustments to what my family likes. I cut the apples into little pieces and added alittle sugar and cinnamon.then placed a tsp full in a patted down crescent roll. Seal the edges together and then add the butter and sugar then Mountain Dew. My family LOVED this! Super easy!

Family Recipes

2008-09-27T20:24:00.000-07:00

So we have finally decided to start a family recipe blog!! This way we can have ALL of our favorites in one spot!!