sharing the good stuff

Hearty Cabbage Soup

2012-02-09T20:17:00.000-08:00

Hearty Cabbage Soup4tbl butter1 large onion diced4cups shredded cabbage3 potatoes cut up6 c chicken broth2tbl flour1/2c sour cream (plain greek yogurt)salt and pepper to taste1 1/2 tbl dillheat butter add onion and cabbageseason w/ salt pepperpartly cover for ten min low heatadd potatoes/broth/dill weedstir and bring boilcontinue cooking 25 min low heat until donemix sour cream and flour in

crispy Oriental Salad

2011-12-30T14:19:00.000-08:00

crispy Oriental Salad Dinner [D] Lunch [L] Snack [S] CRISPY ORIENTAL SALAD Ingredients1 head of cabbage chopped (I use half purple, half green)4 green onions- chopped finely2 carrots- shredded3/4 cup raw almonds- chopped1/4 cup raw sesame seeds Dressing1 tsp salt1/4 tsp black pepper4 TBS lemon juice (juice of 1 large lemon)<1/4 cup olive oil I use light tasting oil because extra virgin is

QUINOA

2011-06-23T22:06:00.000-07:00

QUINOA!A decade ago my mother was feeding us Quinoa pronounced (Keen-wah). We would make fun of this new interesting grain and how it connected more to Kung Fu in our schema than anything else. However, we ate the fluffy nutty stuff with Braggs and liked it. Now that it is commonly found and known, I'm going to post some of my favorite quinoa recipes. It isn't rocket science to figure out that

Quinoa Waffles

2011-06-23T14:05:00.000-07:00

Quinoa Waffles2 1/4 cups quinoa flour (i make by putting quinoa in my blender)4 tsp baking powder1 1/2 Tbsp cane sugar3/4 tsp salt2 large eggs, beaten1/ 1/4 cups milk1 cup water1/2 cup oil (i did 1/4 oil, 1/4 applesauce)1 tsp vanilla extract.combine dry and wet ingredients separate. then mix well to make a thin batter.

Quinoa Sunny Summer Salad

2011-06-23T13:55:00.000-07:00

sunny summer salad1 1/2 cups water3/4 cup quinoa2 cups finely diced zucchini (used asparagus this time)1 cup finely diced red bell pepper1 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper1/3 cup sunflower seeds1/3 cup dried currants (didn't use)2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley (didn't have)2 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro1/3 cup fresh lemon juice1/4 cup olive oil1 tsp minced fresh garlic1/2 tsp saltpinch each: cayenne

The Dang Good Rice Dish

2010-03-16T10:41:00.000-07:00

Couldn't think of a name for this recipe. My friend Ash and I refer to it as that "dang good rice dish." When one of us makes it, we share it with the other because the leftovers just keep getting better each day, and then before you know it, the goodness is gone. I'm so glad for great friends, ones that share the world with you. So this dish reminds me of good friends, I'm grateful

butternut chicken stew

2010-03-14T15:56:00.000-07:00

i love gardening!and it just keeps sharing the love back.it is march and today for dinner we had another one of our butternut squashes picked last september. and on top of that, frozen tomato goodness from my soul sister arlene's garden.my sis-in-law passed this recipe on to me from simply daily recipe.com and i'm passing it on to you. we had it with homemade foccacia bread made from the peasant

taking the time

2010-01-26T20:22:00.000-08:00

i've enjoyed taking just an extra minute to enjoy lunch with the kids lately(instead of feeding them while i am unloading and loading the dishwasher etc...).today 5 said, "mom for lunch i want a yummy salad with lots of sprouts."he just eats sprouts by the handful.that's motivation enough for me to take the time to make colorful, healthy, delicious meals we can all enjoy.1. we've been eating

all day veggie soup

2009-10-04T21:33:00.000-07:00

5 or 6 big juicy garden tomatoes (chopped)3 stalks celery (chopped)3 carrots (chopped)1 onion & 3 garlic cloves (chopped & sauteed)about 10-12 little white potatoes (chopped with skins on)2 or 3 cobs of corn (cut corn off cob)3 cups beef broth or veggie brothput it all in the crock pot & let cook on high for about 5 hours then turn to low for and hour or 2. it was really delish!!!

pumpkin cupcakes

2009-09-30T16:55:00.000-07:00

everyone needs a fall treat once in awhile-adapted from real simplepumpkin cupcakes1 yellow cake mix (although i think spice cake may have been better)1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice1 15 oz can pumpkin24 pieces of candy corncream cheese frosting (i have no recipe-just mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, a little butter until it seems right)mix up cake mix like directions say except-no oil & only 1/3 cup

tomato pesto soup

2009-09-23T18:46:00.001-07:00

clay calls it hot lavathis soup was a happy accident. you see my tummy wasn't feeling great and i wanted tomato soup so i added1 pint of home canned crushed tomatoes1 small can tomato saucea bit of peppera pinch of sugara pinch of salt2 tsp chicken stockabout 1/2 cup to a cup of waterthen i thought i wish i had fresh basil-which reminded my i had pesto in the fridge and i thought, should i try it

pasta al forno

2009-09-22T08:14:00.000-07:00

my friend casha is a great cook. whenever we get together and it involves eating, casha has whipped up something delicious. on one occasion a few months ago it was pasta al forno, served with hearth bread, and a yummy salad. since then we have made this dish a few times. it works great with any vegetables that you have on hand.1 lb Italian sausage (optional)1 onion coarsely chopped1 stalk

pumpkin applesauce muffins

2009-09-20T20:05:00.000-07:00

some people are into cupcakes i think we are more into muffins at our housethey have more substance to them but whether you are into cupcakes or muffins,you'll love these3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (i used whole wheat flour) 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg1 teaspoon salt

maria's summer corn chowder

2009-09-15T22:10:00.001-07:00

maria's famous summer corn chowder(it has to have maria's name in the title because when i make this soup from the recipe she gave me, it takes me back in my mind through a slurry of memories... i think she is the only friend that waltzed around owning the world with me for a time (like ages 12-17, that time of life when you are oh so clever) so she can own the title of this soup because we held

homemade cliff bars

2009-08-27T08:20:00.000-07:00

apricot cliff barsnow that lotoja is approaching i am trying once again to produce delicious training food. these are so yummy i almost ate them all before jake came home to ride his bike,Homemade Cliff Bars (no bake!) There is plenty of room for variation here, so let your mind and tastebuds run wild. I have a few variation ideas to get you started. And yes, you can definitely double this

carrot cake

2009-08-20T06:53:00.000-07:00

2 cups whole wheat flour 2 cups sugar4 eggs 1 cup appplesauce1/2 cup oil 2 tsp soda3 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp salt3 cups grated raw carrotbeat eggs, add sugar, beat in oil, add dry ingredients. add carrot bake in 9x13 (50

roasted veggies with quinoa

2009-08-20T06:43:00.000-07:00

this was so good i had to put it on-i was eating this for dinner thinking, i can't wait to eat this for lunch tomorrow too!!i just cooked quinoa in chicken broth i my rice cooker-and roasted a pan of zucchini, summer squash, orange peppers& slivered almonds. when the quinoa was done i mixed it all together and put it in the oven to keep warm-i threw a little cheese on top for more flavor.sorry

leftover haystack pizza

2009-07-20T15:48:00.000-07:00

haystack pizza not shown, above tonight's garden delightif you know us, you know that we make pizza at least once a week. and it has almost been 8 years in just a few weeks. i use to bring home dough from great harvest after my baking shifts, asiago sourdough was our favorite. now we use this recipe from becca and her mom. we never get tired of it because our pizza is never the same.so about this

Bowtie Poppyseed Summer Salad

2009-07-06T21:10:00.000-07:00

This a an easy summer dinner that you can prepare ahead of time, serve cold, and eat outside.Our friend Alyson made it for us and then we've made it a few times since.1 box bowtie pasta2 chicken breasts shredded (we've cooked it ahead of time in the crockpot with a sweet marinade, we've boiled the chicken and shredded it since it takes on the dressing flavor, and we've also purchased a Costco

Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast

2009-07-06T21:04:00.000-07:00

This made for an easy breakfast on the morning of the 4th because all the prep work is done the night before. All I had to do was put it in the oven and then get the boys ready for the parade while it baked. 1 1/4 Cup Milk3 Eggs2 Tsp Vanilla2 Tbsp Agave (my mom has this stuff, you can use honey though)1/2 Loaf (4 Cups) French Bread, fresh or day old, cut into cubes4 Oz Cream Cheese, cut into

stuffed shells

2009-04-23T13:24:00.000-07:00

If you haven't rediscovered mushrooms as an adult, it's time. Costco sells some heavenly Baby Bella mushrooms that have made their way into many dishes at our house lately. Becca was the genius behind this dish replacing the chicken for mushrooms, a whole new taste, and very delicious.Spinach Bella Stuffed Shells1 box pasta shells2 c diced baby bella mushrooms (replaces the meat)2 c fresh chopped

peasant bread

2009-04-04T22:10:00.000-07:00

3 cups warm water1 1/2 T yeast1 1/2 T coarse salt1 cup rye flour1 cup whole wheat flour4 1/2 cups white flourmix until all ingredients are combined. don't knead. let rise for two hours. when ready to bake, the day of or up to 14 days later, cut off grapefruit size piece of dough, shape into loaf, let rise for 40 minutes, bake on a stone that has been preheated with the oven at 450. bake for 35

Sharing more than at home

2009-03-10T14:06:00.001-07:00

You don't have to just share meals at home, enter this awesome giveaway and you can share some amazing food with 5 other people.Check out the link.http://thesonoragrill.com/blog/wordpress/?p=350

Red Lentil Curry

2009-02-16T16:26:00.000-08:00

Red Lentil Curry (serves 4-6) 1 Tbsp Oil1 Small Onion, diced1 Large Carrot, peeled and cut into a small dice1 Garlic Clove1 Tsp Fresh Ginger, minced2 Tsp Curry Powder1 Tsp Cumin1 Tsp Turmeric2 Cups Water2 Tsp Salt1 14 oz Can Tomato Puree1 Cups Red Lentils, rinsed wellBrown or White Basmati RIce1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.2. Saute the onions and carrots for 4 minutes.3.

Vanilla Bean Couscous

2009-02-16T16:15:00.000-08:00

Vanilla Bean Couscous (Makes 6 Toddler Servings)1/2 Cup plus 3 Tbsp Whole Milk1/4 Cup Water1/3 of a Vanilla Bean, about 1 inch long1/2 Cup Couscous1. Place the water and 1/2 cup of the whole milk to a small saucepan.2. With a paring knife, slice the vanilla bean in half. Starting at one end of the bean, using the flat side of the knife, scrape the seeds out of the pod. Add the seeds (it won’t

Millet Patties

2009-02-16T12:48:00.001-08:00

Millet Patties (Makes 16 Patties)1 Cup Water1/3 Cup Millet1/4 Cup Onion, chopped1/4 Cup Red Bell Pepper, chopped1/4 Cup Carrots, chopped1 Garlic Clove2 Tbsp Olive Oil1/2 Tsp Italian Seasoning1 Egg, beaten1. Bring the water to a boil in a small pot.2. Add the millet, cover and reduce to a simmer for 45 minutes or until fluffy and a little sticky.3. Place the onion, bell pepper, carrot, garlic and

Potato Chips

2009-02-16T12:41:00.001-08:00

Potato Chips (Makes 2-3 Cups of Chips)2 Potatoes, unpeeled (sweet and/or Idaho/Russet Potatoes)1 Tbsp Vegetable OilSea or Kosher Salt to tasteVegetable Oil Spray 1. Slice the potato into “chips” using a knife or a mandolin, about 1/8 inch thick.2. Combine the potatoes, oil and salt in a bowl or resealable bag and coat the potato chips.3. Spray 2 cookie sheets with a thin coating of vegetable

Breakfast Grains

2009-02-16T12:38:00.000-08:00

Breakfast Grains (make 2 toddler or 1 big kid servings)1/2 Cup Cooked Grains (rice, quinoa, kamut or wheat berries would be a good choice)1/4 Cup Milk (vanilla rice, soy or cow’s milk are good choices)1 Tsp HoneyPinch Cinnamon2 Tbsp Berries (I use blueberries)1. Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and cook over low to medium heat until the dish is creamy and most of the liquid has absorbed

Black Bean Cakes

2009-02-16T12:35:00.001-08:00

Black Bean Cakes (Makes About 20 Patties) 1 15 Oz Can Black Beans, rinsed and drained1 Ear of Corn, cut off the cob (or 1 cup frozen kernels, defrosted)1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded1/4 Cup Cilantro, packed1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder1/4 Tsp Onion Powder2 Tbsp Bread Crumbs1 Egg1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and puree.2. Heat a large saute pan over low to medium heat.3. Place 1 Tbsp

Quinoa Mexicana Salad

2009-02-16T12:31:00.000-08:00

Quinoa Mexicana Salad (makes 6-8 toddler servings)1/2 Cup Quinoa, washed and drained1 Cup Water1/2 cup fresh or frozen Corn, cooked1 Avocado, chopped1/2 Cup Cherry Tomatoes1 Tbsp Lime Juice1 Tbsp Olive Oil2 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped1/4 Tsp CuminSalt to taste1. Bring the water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan.2. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover for 15 minutes.3. Place the quinoa in a bowl and

Cold Soba Noodles

2009-02-16T12:27:00.000-08:00

Cold Soba Noodles (Serves 4-6)1 Package Soba Noodles1 Cup Edamame1 Small Red Bell Pepper, julienned1 Cup Firm Tofu, cubed1/4 Almond or Peanut Butter2 Tbsp Vegannise or Mayonnaise2 Tbsp Braggs or Soy Sauce1 Tbsp Rice or Wine Vinegar2 Tsp Honey1 Garlic Clove1 Inch Piece Ginger, chopped1 Tbsp Sesame Oil1/4 Vegetable or Grapeseed Oil1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add soba noodles. Reduce

black bean vegetable soup

2008-12-15T14:25:00.000-08:00

"Half of the black beans in this spicy soup are pureed with tomatoes, the other half are simmered with carrots, onion and kernels of corn." 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 carrots, chopped

artichocke spinach lasagna

2008-12-15T14:22:00.000-08:00

"This is a fabulous lasagna made with an artichoke and spinach mixture which has been cooked with vegetable broth, onions and garlic. The mixture is layered with lasagna noodles, pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, and topped with crumbled feta. cooking spray 9 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 onion,

mexican haystack

2008-12-15T14:20:00.000-08:00

mexican haystackslike a taco salad with a new name and meatlesstoppings can vary to what you have in the house, we've gotten creative sometimes 2 cups kidney beans, cooked (can use another type of bean) dash of salt 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon

sweet potato burrito

2008-12-15T14:19:00.000-08:00

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups canned kidney beans, drained 2 cups water 3 tablespoons chili powder 2

vegetarian menu ideas

2008-12-15T14:11:00.001-08:00

i know we don't eat meat every night, so what do we eat? i decided to keep track of some of our meatless meals here.-bean burritos -butternut squash ravioli, with butternut sauce -veggie pizza-cheddar broccoli soup -garden burgers -quesadillas -minestrone soup-white bean and butternut squash soup-sweet potato burritos-spinach artichoke lasagna-veggie lasagna-veggie loaded spaghetti-eggplant

cheese muffins

2008-12-15T13:51:00.001-08:00

Cheese Muffins 1 1/2 cups flour1 1/2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt3 cups shredded colby-jack cheese1 cup milk1 egg1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter (I used salted) Whisk together dry ingredients, then stir in cheese. In a separate bowl, whisk egg, milk, and butter together. Pour milk mixture into dry ingredients and stir with a spoon to combine. Bake in greased

the traditional stuffed celery

2008-12-11T18:43:00.001-08:00

What do we call this? Anyone in the family could tell you they remember seeing plates of Grandma's stuffed celery with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner as long as we can remember, even as long as our Dad's remember. And so, the tradition continues on. The recipe is made to taste, so ask your Dad for the recipe if you are in the family, or even better, help him make it. Mmmm, only 15 more days

pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

2008-12-11T18:40:00.001-08:00

an easy healthy recipe that is nearly fat free, minus the handful or two of chocolate goodness that is thrown in. 2 cups pumpkin puree1 spice cake mixmix it together, stir in some chocolate chips, bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes.

Five's Birthday Cupcakes

2008-12-11T18:31:00.001-08:00

going, going, gone...bec made yummy healthy cupcakes for the partythe recipe...(bec this is where you post it)

Pumpkin Spice Bagel

2008-11-18T21:04:00.000-08:00

Pumpkin Spice Bagels (Makes 8)1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons water3 cups flour (I use 1 cup whole wheat flour and 2 cups unbleached flour)4 T brown sugar2 T pumpkin butter3/4 cup pumpkin puree1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons pumpkin spice1 teaspoon cinnamon3 1/2 teaspoons yeastPlace ingredients in bread machine and run on dough cycle. Divide dough into 8 equal balls, shape into bagel. While bagels rise,

coconut curry butternut squash soup

2008-11-16T16:50:00.000-08:00

we had this soup at a restaurant and loved it, so we found a recipe to make at home. it turned out great.1 medium butternutsquash (bake and puree)3-4 cups puree pumpkin (not canned)2 cups chicken broth2 cans coconut milk2 tsp curry powder1/4 c honeysaute:small amount of fresh ginger (1 tsp)1 onion diced very fine2 garlic cloves1/2 green chilie salt and pepper to taste (we didn't put any in)

black bean soup

2008-11-01T11:13:00.000-07:00

i am going to try to remember how i made this because it was good.1 med onion (finely chopped)2-3 carrots (finely chopped)2-3 cloves of garlic (minced)1-2 cups chopped fresh tomatoescombine these ingredients in soup pot with a little oil and sautee for a few minutes.2 cans black beans undrained (pureed)2 can black beans drained (pureed)1 can chicken broth1/2 cup dehydrated re fried beansabout

sage roasted squash and potatoes

2008-10-27T19:55:00.000-07:00

this dish is really just one of the steps to making butternut squash sauce, you just eat it before you sauce it. i got the idea from becca yesterday and had to make it today. super delicious. 1 cubed buttternut squash (bec cubed other squash and a sweet potato) i cubed 2 red potatoes. toss with some olive oil, coarse salt, pepper, and sage bake at 375 until tender, about 30 minutes

soup and bread

2008-10-13T13:37:00.000-07:00

Honey Whole WheatBec's bread recipe, turned out delicious, and we're ready for more.Bec's Minestrone Soup recipe,so glad there are leftovers.Look these recipes up in the recipe box if you want to try them out.

Zucchini Casserole

2008-10-13T13:30:00.000-07:00

"I'd eat zucchini for every meal if I could have it like this." -FredRecipe from my Aunt's mother, Evelyn BarnesRecipe has been changed slightly (less butter).-1 ½ lb zucchini, 1 large onion chopped, 1-2 tbl butter, ¼ tsp pepper, 1 c grated cheddar cheese, 1 tbl butter, 2 eggs, 1 tsp salt, 1 ½ c bread crumbs-Wash and cube zucchini, don’t peel. Boil in salt water for 2 minutesSauté onion in 1-2

goodbye campbells

2008-10-10T12:22:00.000-07:00

this tomato soup was mmm good. you can tell by ella's empty bowl-sorry its a little blurry. i sort of made this recipe up so its probably not exact but i'll try.tomato soupsmall onion choppedtsp. minced garlic1 2/3 cups finely chopped carrots3/4 cup celery choppedsome fresh basil2 cup fresh tomatoes choppedabout 1 cup tomato puree (i added to taste)2 cups chicken brothsour creamso put onion,

Enchilada Soup

2008-10-08T20:14:00.000-07:00

This recipe is from Sister Mckee in my ward. I tried it out, and it was really good.(I did change it slightly)3 boneless chicken breasts cooked and shredded1 onion diced1 Tbsp minced garlic28 oz chicken broth1 can black beans1 can white beans1 cup corn1/2 cup corn starch mixed with 2 cups water20 oz pureed tomatoes16 oz cubed velveeta cheese1 tsp chili powder2 Tbs diced cilantroTortilla

Apricot Cake

2008-09-29T21:01:00.000-07:00

1 cup sugar1 pint apricot puree (or nectarines)2 eggs2 cups whole wheat flour1 tsp cinnamon3/4 cup oil1/4 cup applesauce1 tsp slat2 tsp soda (dissolved in hot water)bake for 40 minutes 350frosting1/2 c butter1/4 c milk1 cup brown sugarmelt, boil for 2 minutes, let coolthen add 1 3/4 c powder sugar, 1 tsp vanilla

nectarines

2008-09-23T21:03:00.000-07:00

i wish we could always have fresh local fruit available we've had fun with nectarines this past weeknectarines frozennectarine jamnectarine cobblernectarine smoothiesnectarine pancakesnectarine leathernectarines driednectarine cakemostly we've had them freshly sliced with every mealmmm

another pizza

2008-09-10T12:31:00.001-07:00

another pizza photothis one is topped with homemade pesto, spinach, three kinds of tomatoes from our garden and mozzerlla. a perfect summer garden meal. i liked the idea in Barbra Kingsolver's book, Animal, Vegtable, Miracle, where every Friday night is pizza night and the toppings change according to the season. I'm sure we will have some yummy creative concoctions with our new tradition too.

boule bread

2008-08-11T21:36:00.000-07:00

new favorite cookbook first recipe workedcrunchy, chewy, flavorful crust, moist interior...pesto, vinegar and oil, a little bruschetta...drooling yet? next recipe...trying in a few days, i still have dough for two loaves in the refrigerator. 3c lukewarm water 1 1/2 Tbl yeast 1 1/2 Tbl coarse slat 6 1/2 c unbleached all purpose flour, measure with a scoop and sweep method DO NOT pack it down

Olive Garden's Eggplant Parmigiana

2008-08-11T21:15:00.000-07:00

1 Eggplant -- peeled, andcut into 1/4"-thick slicesFlour -- for dustingOil -- for fryingSeasoned salt -- to taste1 jar Prego meat-flavored sauce - (16 oz)1/4 cup grape jelly1 can sliced-style stewed tomaotes - (14 oz)4 slices mozzarella cheeseCooking Directions:Moisten eggplant slices and coat lightly in flour (I did half in flour and half in bread crumbs). Quickly brown slices in hot oil,

pesto

2008-08-11T07:56:00.000-07:00

3 cups basil,1 cup olive oil, 3 tbsp. parmesan cheese, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp. pine nutsThe best way to serve it is over pasta with roasted pine nuts, chicken breast, diced tomatoes, and small cubes of fresh mozzarella cheese...or whatever you have on hand. The pesto sauce is also great for making turkey pesto sandwiches.

chicken cordon bleu

2008-08-07T10:23:00.001-07:00

4 chicken breasts, boneless skinless, halved2 slices cooked ham, cut into 8 strips2 slices swiss cheese, cut into 8 strips1/4 c butter, melted1 pkg croutons finely ground, or crackers, cut chicken breasts in half (they are usually too thick), or pound them flat with a meat mallet. on each piece of chicken place one strip of ham and 1 strip of cheese. roll each chicken breast keeping the ham and

hawaiian haystacks

2008-08-07T10:18:00.002-07:00

2 chicken breasts, cooked and diced 1 can cream of chicken soup16 oz sour cream*mix all together and heat. serve over chow mein noodles or rice.top with any of the following:green peppers dicedpineapple, coconut shredded, mandarin orangescelery, olives, cheddar cheese shreddedgreen onions, diced, diced tomatoes, crunchy noodles,

vanilla cornbread

2008-08-07T10:16:00.001-07:00

2 c flour1 c cornmeal3/4 c sugar1 tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt2 c milk1/4 c oil3 eggs1 pkg vanilla pudding*combine dry ingredients, set aside. mix wet ingredients. beat well. add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix lightly. batter will still be lumpy. pour into a greased 9x13 pan. bake at 400 for 20 minutes.

summertime pasta salad

2008-08-07T10:10:00.000-07:00

1 large pkg of bow tie pasta3 chicken breasts cooked, diced1 large can of pineapple chunks1/2 -1 lb of grapes depending on how full you want it1 can cashews, unsalted1 bunch green onions, dicedcelery sticks, diced1 bottle kraft cole slaw dressing*mix all ingredients together pour dressing over, mix well. refrigerate 4-6 hours before serving. if needed add more dressing to moisten before serving.

seven layer bean dip

2008-08-07T10:06:00.000-07:00

2 small cans refired beans2 large avacados16 oz sour cream1 carton cream cheese1 envelop taco seasoning1 can sliced olives2 large tomatoes diced2 cans diced green chilies1 bunch green onions, diced1 lb grated cheddar cheese*in blender or mixer, mix refried beans until smooth. spread them on bottom of 9x13 pan. mix avocados in mixer until smooth. place on top of beans. mix sour cream, cream cheese

liz's enchiladas

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

1 lb chicken2 c grated cheese2 cans of cream of chicken soup2 c sour cream1 can enchilada sauceflour tortillasoptional:green chillies, diced onion sauted, diced peppersbrown chicken, mix soup, sour cream, and cheese together, then add cooked chicken diced. smear some of the mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 pan. fill tortillas and place in pan. put extra chicken mixture on top. use extra mixture on

squash, corn, and barley succotash

2008-08-07T09:48:00.000-07:00

1/2 c regular barley3/4 teaspoon salt1 tbl olive oil1 c finely chopped onion1 2-lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes3/4 c chicken broth1/4 tsp ground black pepper1/8 tsp dried thyme, crushed3 cups frozen whole kernel corn1/4 chopped fresh parsley*in a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups water to boiling. add barley and 1/2 tsp of the salt. return to boiling; reduce heat. cover and

spaghetti carbonara

2008-08-05T19:52:00.001-07:00

angel hair spaghetti 4 strips bacon 1 zucchini diced 1 green onion diced homemade alfredo sauce (see bec's recipe) cook bacon and set a side, then saute the onion and zucchini together. after pasta is cooked toss it with the bacon, zucchini, onion, and alfredo.

buckwheat pancakes with molasses butter

2008-08-05T12:50:00.000-07:00

worth the trouble to make molasses butter-its really good! we made these in cooking class at kstate.pancakes ¾ cup buckwheat flour ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup unsulfured molasses 2 eggs 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra for the pan 1 ¾ cups buttermilk Turbinado sugar Molasses butter, following recipe Whisk the dry

pumpkin swirl cheesecake

2008-08-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

25 NABISCO Ginger Snaps, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups) 1/2 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted 4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

Smarter Fettuccine Alfredo:

2008-08-05T07:49:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:8 oz fettuccine1 1/4 cups chicken broth4 tsp. flour1/3 cup light cream cheese SPREAD (not the block kind.)3 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg3 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley Directions:Cook pasta as directed. Drain, and set aside. MEANWHILE: combine broth and flour in med. saucepan. Stir in cream cheese spread; cook 2 min., stirring constantly (a whisk worked best)

cream cheese brownie

2008-08-04T10:54:00.000-07:00

1box (1 lb 6.5 oz) Betty Crocker® Original Supreme brownie mix1/3cup vegetable oil1/3cup water2eggs or 3 eggs1package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened1/3cup sugar1/2teaspoon vanilla1egg1/2cup semisweet chocolate chips 1.Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.2.In medium bowl, stir brownie mix, pouch of chocolate syrup, oil,

tomato casserole

2008-08-04T10:48:00.000-07:00

1 lb ground beef or turkey1 clove garlic chopped1 tsp salt1 tsp sugar1/4 tsp pepper2 small cans 8 oz. tomato sauce1 plg cream cheese1 cup sour cream6 green onion chopped1 pgk. 8 oz. egg noodles1 cup grated cheesebrown beef and onion and garlic. add salt, sugar, pepper and tomato sauce, simmer 10 minutes. blend cream cheese, sour cream. boil noodles til tender, drainin 9x13 baking dish, layer

orange julius

2008-08-04T10:47:00.000-07:00

6 oz orange juice1 cup milk1 cup water1/2 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla10 ice cubesblend it and drink

potato salad

2008-08-04T10:44:00.001-07:00

cut the ends and wash potatoes, then boil in salted water until tender. hard boil eggs. dice green onions-the amounts sort of depend on how much you want to make.dice potatoes and eggs when cool enough to handle and mix with green onionsdressing1/2 cup miracle whip1 cup sour cream1 tsp vinegar1 TBS sugar1 tsp saltdash pepperdash dry mustardmix into salad and cool until ready to serve.

zucchini nuggets

2008-08-04T10:39:00.001-07:00

dip squash slices in italian dressing, then in a mixture of bread crumbs, italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. i actually think the seasoned bread crumbs work better.broil on high for 5-10 minutes on each side, depending how thick.this is a good one to let kids help you make-they can do the dipping

zucchini bread

2008-08-04T10:37:00.000-07:00

3 eggs1 cup oil2 cups sugar1 tsp salt1 tsp soda2 cups grated zucchini3 cups flour3 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp baking powder3 tsp vanillabeat eggs well. add sugar, beat again, add oil, zucchini and vanilla. mix lightly but well. add dry ingredients, mix until blended.bake in 2 large loaf pans at 325 for 1 hour

banana bread

2008-08-04T10:34:00.000-07:00

3/4 bup butter, melted4 1/2 cups flour2 1/2-3 cups flour3 tsp baking soda3 eggs12 oz sour cream6 bananas mashed2 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp salt2 cups chopped nuts *optionalmix together butter, sugar, and eggs. add vanilla, sour cream and bananas. stir in dry ingredients and nuts. pour into three greased floured loaf pans.bake at 300 degrees for 1 hourcan freeze extra loaves or 1/3 the recipe to just

easy corn bread

2008-08-04T10:31:00.000-07:00

2 cups bisquick1 cup milk1/2 cups sugar1/3 cup corn meal2 eggs1/2 cup butter *optionalmixx together and bake in 9x9 pan for 30 minutes

swedish pancakes (crepes)

2008-08-04T10:29:00.000-07:00

2 cups milk4 eggs2 cups flour2 TBS sugar (optional)dash of saltmix all together, be sure to have no lumps. grease a hot, smooth frying pan with butter. pour the pancake mix in pan and rotate until the bottom of the pan is completely covered. when batter turns dull, flop and cook the other side.eat rolled up with fresh fruit inside like strawberries or peaches. can top with whipped cream too

corn salsa

2008-08-04T10:25:00.001-07:00

1 can corn drained1 can black beans drained2 bunches green onion, chopped1/2-1 bunches cilantro, chopped2-3 chopped fresh tomatoes1 plg. dry italian good seasoning mix1 or more limes-juicedmix together and serve with chips or tacos or tostadas

fresh peach pie-the best ever!

2008-08-04T10:23:00.001-07:00

1 3 oz pkg. lemon jello1/8 tsp almond extract1 cup boiling water1 pint vanilla ice cream1 9 inch pie crust-bakend and cooled or graham cracker(my favorite)2-3 cups fresh peaceswhipped creamdissolve jello in water. add ice cream and stir until melted. add peaces and almond extract. pour into pie shell. chill until cooled and firm. top with whipped cream and serve.

sugar cookies

2008-08-04T10:19:00.000-07:00

these are the cookies i made for nat's shower1 1/2 cups powdered sugar1 cup butter1 tsp. vanilla1/2 tsp almond extract1 egg2 1/2 cups flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp cream of tartarmix powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, almond extract and egg in large bowl. stir in remaining ingredients. cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.roll out dough and cut shapes, or drop onto a cookie sheet and bake.

chicken kababs and brown rice

2008-08-03T19:43:00.000-07:00

more of a meal idea than a recipe.grill all natural teriyiaki chicken meatballs from costco with peppers and pineapple. serve over brown rice with homemade teriyaki sauce.

chicken-fajita tostadas

2008-08-02T21:14:00.001-07:00

if you make this once, i guarantee it will become a new favorite2 medium onions, thinly sliced2 bell peppers thinly sliced1 1/c frozen corn1 c fresh salsa2 tbl olive oilcoarse salt and ground pepper2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (i do it in the crockpot)corn tortillas (crisp or fresh)1/2 c shredded sharp cheddarcilantro lime rice (see other recipe)*preheat oven to 450. line a rimmed baking

butternut-squash pasta sauce

2008-08-02T21:01:00.001-07:00

1 medium butternut squash1 tbl olive oil1/2 tsp dried rubbed sagecoarse salt and ground pepper5 garlic cloves, peel on1 cup half-and halfravioli*preheat oven to 375 using a large sharp knife, trim ends, halve squash crosswise to separate bulb from neck. peel with vegetable peeler. cut both pieces in half lengthwise. with a spoon, scoop out seeds, discard.*cut squash into 2-inch chunks, transfer

butternut-squash pasta sauce

2008-08-02T21:01:00.000-07:00

1 medium butternut squash1 tbl olive oil1/2 tsp dried rubbed sagecoarse salt and ground pepper5 garlic cloves, peel on1 cup half-and-half

black-bean tostadass with corn relish

2008-08-02T20:24:00.000-07:00

2 limes 2 scallions 1 1/2 c frozen corn 3 tbl olive oil coarse salt and ground pepper 1 jalapeño chile 2 c grape tomatoes 8 oz montery jack cheese 4 flour tortiallas (small) 1 can black beans 1 avocado reduced-fat sour cream for serving *in the morning start corn relish. squeeze limes into a medium bowl. thinly slice scallions, ad add to bowl along with corn. add 1 tbl oil, and season with salt

sweet potato pancakes

2008-08-02T20:13:00.000-07:00

1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled3 scallions, finely chopped2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 c all purpose flourcoarse salt and ground pepper3.4 c vegetable oilsour cream for servingcoarsely grate sweet potatoes on the large holes of a box grater. transfer to a large bowl; stir in scallions, eggs, flour, 1 tsp coarse salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper.using a packed 1/3 cup measure of potato mixture per

cilantro-lime rice

2008-08-02T20:09:00.000-07:00

2 c ricecoarse salt1 c fresh cilantro4 tbl fresh lime juice2 tbl olive oil2 garlic clovescook rice in rice cooker. meanwhile, in a blender, combine cilantro, lim juice, oil, garlic, and 2 tbl water, blend until smooth. stir into cooked rice and fluff with a fork. this is a tasty way to serve rice for any mexican meal.

creamy vegetable spread

2008-08-02T19:59:00.000-07:00

1 package 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese1 medium carrot, grated or finely chopped1 red bell pepper ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped1 scallion, thinly sliced2 tbl chopped fresh parsleycoarse salt and ground peppersmall whole wheat bagels, toasted, or english muffinsin a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, carrot, bell pepper, scallion, and parsley, season with a dash of salt and pepper.

chicken fiesta soup

2008-08-01T22:37:00.001-07:00

2 cans chicken broth (28 oz total)2 cans mexican stewed tomatoes2 cans medium size green chilies2 cans diced chicken or 2 breasts1 bag sweet corn2 cans black beans1 can hominy beansadd everything, only drain chicken, beans, hominy), warm, serve with fresh cilantro, avocado, chips, sour cream, shredded cheese, and lime

mimi's chili

2008-08-01T22:33:00.000-07:00

2 lbs lean ground turkey2 onions1 green pepper2 cans kidney beans2 cans chili beans1 can tomato sauce2 pkgs chili seasonings1 can crushed tomatoes (big can)corn (to taste)carrots (fresh, cut up)2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp parsley,3 cloves garlic1 tsp basil*brown turkey, onions, green pepper, garlic, carrots. add rest of ingredients. simmer at least 2 hours, add water if dry.makes a lot.

cheesy potato soup

2008-08-01T22:28:00.000-07:00

1 head fresh broccoli flowerets4-5 cubed red potatoes2 c carrots sliced to your preference2 cups chopped celery1 c chopped onion1 tsp salt1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper chicken bullion cubes1/2 c flour2 c milk1/2 butter 1 tbl dry mustard4-5 c water1/2 lb velveeta cheese*simmer celery, carrots, potatoes, onion, and salt in water until tender, add bullion, mustard, pepper, butter, broccoli, velveeta.

italian pizzelle cookies

2008-08-01T22:23:00.000-07:00

3 eggs-- beaten3/4 c sugar3/4 c butter1 1/2 c flour1 tsp baking powder2 tsp vanilla1 tsp anise seed or extract*add and beat ingredients together in order listed. drop by rounded spoonful onto center of preheated griddle. close lid and clip handles together. allow to cook until steaming stops, about 45 seconds. remove with fork. allow to cool on wire rack. while hot may be rolled into cylinder or

egg nog pie

2008-08-01T22:20:00.000-07:00

1 1/2 c windmill cookies (may substitute graham crackers)1/4 c melted butter2 small packages vanilla pudding (not the instant kind)1 1/4 c milk2 c eggs2 c eggnog1/4 tsp nutmeg*crush cookies, combine with butter then press into pie pan. bake at 350 for 10 minutes. cook pudding using milk and eggnog according to direction on the package. stir in nutmeg. pour into pie crust and refrigerate at least

sweet potato pie

2008-08-01T22:14:00.000-07:00

2 tbl butter at room temperature1/3 c light brown sugar1 large egg1 tbl honey1 table orange juice1 large sweet potato, cooked, and mashed1/2 (12) oz can evaporated milk1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp ground cinnamon1/8 tsp nutmeg1 9 inch pie crust*heat oven to 350. in a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium, beat the butter and sugar for 3 minutes. add the egg, honey, and orange juice

pumpkin waffles

2008-08-01T22:07:00.000-07:00

1/2 cube of butter, 1 c applesauce3 c whole wheat flour (can add wheat germ as well)5 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg1/2 tsp ginger, 1/8 tsp salt3 eggs, 1/3 c brown sugar1 cup pumpkin, 2 1/2 cups milkput flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices in large bowl. blend well with wire whisk. in a separate bowl, beat eggs with brown sugar. blend with pumpkin

breakfast casserole

2008-08-01T22:04:00.000-07:00

8 slices bread crust removed and cubed2 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese4 eggs, beaten with 2 cups milk1 can cream of mushroom soup blended with 1/2 cup milk1/2 lb sausage3/4 tsp mustardlay bread in 9x13 pan, top with cheese and add browned sausage. pour egg mixture over the top and refrigerate overnight. pour soup/milk/dry mustard mixture over top when ready to bake. bake at 350 for 1 1/2

overnight waffles

2008-08-01T22:02:00.000-07:00

another good one from cash2 1/4 c flour1/4 c butter melted 1 pkg dry yeast3 eggs2 Tbl sugar1 small tsp salt2 c milk*warm milk and add to rest of ingredients, cover in fridge overnight, stir in the morning.serve with vanilla syrup:2 c butter2 c sugar1 c buttermilkboil 1 minute while stirring, then add 1 Tbl vanilla and 1 tsp baking soda

puff oven pancakes

2008-08-01T21:58:00.000-07:00

hot, puffy pancakes that practically melt in your mouth!2 tbsp butter3 eggs1/2 cup flour1/2 cup milk1/4 tsp saltplace butter in a 9x9 pan in an oven preheated to 400. leave for about 3 minutes or until butter melts. mix remaing ingredients. pour in hot pan over butter, place in oven. cook for 25 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.when you double this recipe, use a 9x13 pan

oat muffins

2008-08-01T21:54:00.000-07:00

mix dry:1 1/2 c oat bran1 c flour1 c ground flax seed1 c wheat bran1 tbs baking powder1/2 tsp saltblend wet and then pour into dry:2 oranges, peeled and blended1 c brown sugar, 1 c buttermilk1/2 c canola oil2 eggs1 tsp baking sodamix well, stir in last, 1 cup craisins or frozen raspberriesbake 375 18-20 minutes

raspberry salsa

2008-08-01T21:52:00.001-07:00

2 cups fresh raspberries1/4 cup sweet onion chopped1 clove of garlic minced1/2 jalapeño pepper finely chopped, seeds removed1/3 cup fresh cilantro2 juicy limes3/4 tsp sugarmix, chill and serve with chips or over grilled chicken

cranberry salsa

2008-08-01T21:50:00.000-07:00

1 can whole berry cranberry sauce1 can stewed tomatoes1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries-chopped2 celery sticks-chopped1/2 anneheim chile-minced14 cup vinegar3 tbl of brown sugar2 tsp salt1 tsp cilantromix and serve with chips(seems to hit the spot in the winter)

"funeral" potatoes

2008-08-01T21:46:00.000-07:00

1 bag hash browns1 3/4 c cream of chicken soup 2 tbl butter3/4 c grated cheese1 c sour cream1/4 cup milk1/4 c onions sauteed in butter2 c cornflakesput frozen hash browns in bottom of baking dish, in separate pan saute onions, then pour onions and butter over hash browns. next heat cream of chicken soup, butter, cheese, sour cream, and milk. pour this mixture over the first. bake at 350 degrees

tex mex salsa

2008-08-01T21:44:00.000-07:00

1 avocado3+ roma tomatoes (fresh is best, but canned works too)1 can corn (i like to use the white frozen corn from costco)1 can black eyed peas1 packet of zesty italian dressingfresh cilantro and lime to taste*double or triple this one when you are making it for company