Knottie or Nice, Sugar and Spice

Chicken

2007-10-16T09:15:00.001-05:00

Crumble french fried onions.
Coat chicken breast with crumbles.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. YUM

Greek Chicken

2007-10-16T09:13:00.000-05:00

Future Mrs. Moravy

Make a mixture of
1/4 cup lemon,
2 tablespoons EVOO,
1 TBlspoon of dried oregano,
two garlic cloves,
salt
pepper.

Spoon onto chicken breast and bake at 375 for 30 to 40 minutes = voila! Greek chicken!

Chicken

2007-10-16T09:12:00.001-05:00

Mrs. BoomBoom

Take chicken breasts with the rib bone in.
Sprinkle with salt and seasonings...I LOVE Crazy Jane's Mixed Up Salt...I use it on everything! Put in baking dish in oven skin down at 350 for about 30 min and then turn over to crisp skin. Serve with whatever but I enjoy oven roasted red potatoes with onion soup mix (from the side of the onion soup box)

Chicken

2007-10-16T09:04:00.000-05:00

Golden327

So I found a really simple recipe for making chicken and I love it.

Just take a chicken breast, dip it in Italian Dressing, then dip it in breadcrumbs.
Put it in a greased glass baking dish and bake it for 30 min at 375 degrees.

Comes out great and I've put it with pasta, broccoli and potatoes(at different times)

AMAZING CHOCOLATE FUDGE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

2007-10-16T08:44:00.001-05:00

Zebe

I've been trying to find a dark yummy fudge frosting recipe that I like for a long time. I think I've finally found it. YUMMMM!

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup shortening
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
powder
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup hot fudge topping (NOT heated)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:
1. Cream together the butter or margarine with the shortening.
2. Sift the cocoa with the confectioners' sugar and add to the creamed mixture. Mix together adding 1 tablespoon at a time of milk to keep mixture smooth. Don't add more than 1/4 cup of milk.
3. Add the hot fudge topping and the vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy.

**This makes more than enough for a 9x13 or double layer round 8 or 9 inch cake.

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough (makes enough for two 12 inch round pizzas)

2007-10-16T08:42:00.000-05:00

Zebe

INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup of unbleached, all purpose flour
2 packages of dry active yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon of sugar
1 1/2 cups lukewarm water from the tap
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
Flour for the work surface
Sprinkling of cornmeal

Place flour, yeast, salt and sugar in a mixer fitted with a dough hook (I started it with my paddle first to better mix ingredients). While mixer is running, gradually add water and knead on low speed (this is where I switched to the hook) until dough is firm and smooth, about ten minutes. Turn machine off.

Pour oil down inside of bowl. Turn on low once more for 15 seconds to coat inside of bowl and all surfaces of dough with the oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm spot until doubled in bulk, about two hours.

Preheat your oven to highest setting, 500° or 550°F. If using a pizza stone, place stone in oven on bottom rack, preheat oven one hour ahead. Punch dough down, cut in half. On generously floured work surface, place one half of dough.

By hand, form dough loosely into a ball, stretch into a circle. Using a floured rolling pin, roll dough into large circle until very thin. Don't worry if your circle isn't perfect and if you get a hole; just pinch edges back together.

To prevent dough from sticking to counter, turn dough over, add flour to dough, counter and rolling pin as needed. Sprinkle pizza peel or cookie sheet generously with cornmeal. Transfer dough to pizza peel or cookie sheet with no lip. Add toppings.

Slide dough onto pizza stone or place cookie sheet with pizza on bottom rack. Bake 10–12 minutes or until golden. To remove pizza from oven stone, slide cookie sheet under dough onto another cookie sheet, slice and serve immediately.

Roll out remaining dough and top with desired toppings or freeze in freezer bags.

Snickerdoodles

2007-10-13T11:28:00.000-05:00

cindeelu

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended.

In a small shallow bowl, stir together the 2 tablespoons of sugar with the cinnamon.

Roll the dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in the sugar mixture. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should be slightly golden at the edges. Remove to cool on wire racks.

Huge Chocolate Chip Cookies

2007-10-13T11:27:00.000-05:00

cindeelu

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (use less if you don't like a lot of choc chips)

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

In a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended. Beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. Mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon. refrigerate dough for about 1-2 hrs.

Drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets. Cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted.
Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

2007-10-13T10:56:00.000-05:00

AshlynsMom

4 cups unsifted flour
2 cups oatmeal
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups oil
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
1/2 cup nuts
1/2 cup raisins

Combine flour, oatmeal, spices, and salt. Set aside.

Cream oil, sugars, egg and vanilla on medium speed of mixer for 2 minutes.

Add 1/4 cup Libby's canned pumpkin and mix 1 minute more.

Add the remaining flour and pumpkin alternately. Stir in nuts and raisins.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased sheet baking sheets.

Bake at 350F for 15-20 minutes or until firm and lightly browned.

Frosting:
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese
1 cup confectioners sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

After the cookies have cooled a bit, smear a spoonful of frosting over the top.YUM!

Cake mix Oreos

2007-10-13T10:54:00.000-05:00

Vikki2007

1 box chocolate cake mix
1 container of cream cheese icing ( or make your own)

Mix together the ingredients on the cake box, but DO NOT add the water (just eggs and oil) and mix into a thick batter.
Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes at 350. Let cook on a rack.
Take one cookie and add icing to the underside, place another cookie on top to make an oreo.

Everyone loves these cookies and no one ever belives me that they are from a cake mix!!

Toll House with Milk Chocolate Chips and Heath bar crunch pieces and Pecans or Toll House with White chocolate chips and dried cranberries.

2007-10-13T10:51:00.000-05:00

Mrs. BooomBoom

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Guittard Milk Chocolate Chips...this is my substitution that makes them SO much better than the original!
1 cup chopped nuts

Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 375***176; F.

COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

2007-10-13T10:47:00.000-05:00

Mrs.BoomBoom

ingredients
1/2 pound (2 sticks) margarine or butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
3 cups Quaker***174; Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup raisins -or- package of milk chocolate chips (sometimes I'll also add heath bar crunchies) -or- package of white chocolate chips and cup dried cranberries preparation

1. Heat oven to 350***176;F. In large bowl, beat margarine and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Add oats and raisins; mix well.
2. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.

Servings: ABOUT 4 DOZEN variations

Bar Cookies: Press dough onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. Store tightly covered,24

BARS VARIATIONS: Stir in 1 cup chopped nuts. Substitute 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or candy-coated chocolate pieces for raisins; omit cinnamon. Substitute 1 cup diced dried mixed fruit.

HIGH ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT: Increase flour to 1-3/4 cups and bake as directed.

Fresh Strawberry Pie

2007-10-09T07:57:00.001-05:00

Bethorama

1 (3 oz.) pkg. strawberry Jello
1 Cup sugar
1 ¼ Cup water
3 Tbsp. cornstarch

Prepare 1 baked pie shell. Fill with fresh strawberries. Combine Jello, sugar, water and cornstarch; cook over low heat until glossy. Let cool and then pour over strawberries. Refrigerate until set and then top with whipped cram.

White Bean Chicken Chili

2007-10-09T07:56:00.002-05:00

Bethorama

3 tbsp. olive oil
2 boneless skinless chicken
1 med. onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 med. jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. ground cumin
2 15-oz cans white kidney beans, drained and rinsed under cold water
3 C canned low sodium chicken broth
½ c minced cilantro leaves (optional)
2 C shredded sharp cheese

Lightly spray 4 to 6 qt slow cooker with vegetable oil cooking spray. Heat 2-tbsp. olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over med. high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink on outside, about 5-6 minutes. Remove and place in slow cooker. Add remaining 1 tbsp. oil to skillet and cook onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, oregano and cumin 7 to 8 minutes or until soft. Place in slow cooker.

Add white kidney beans and broth. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until the chicken breasts are very tender and shreds easily. Shred chicken breasts using two forks; this can be done in the slow cooker and removed and added back in the slow cooker. To thicken chili, mash some of the beans against side of pot with back of a large spoon. If desired, garnish with cilantro and cheese and serve with crackers or tortilla chips. Makes 6 servings

Oven French Toast

2007-10-09T07:56:00.001-05:00

Bethorama

1 loaf of white bread
2 cups milk
2 tsp vanilla
½ tsp cinnamon
8 eggs
2 cups half & half
½ tsp nutmeg
¾ cup butter, softened
3 tbsp corn syrup
1 1/3 cups brown sugar
1 cup chopped nuts

Heavily butter 9x13 pan. Fill pan w/ bread slices (coat each piece). In between each layer, add maple syrup. Refrigerate, covered overnight.
Make topping by combining last 4 ingredients-set aside until ready to bake, then spread over toast.
Bake at 350 for 50 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Place a cookie sheet under 9x13 dish, as the syrup tends to run over the sides.

Pasta with Vodka Sauce and Sausage

2007-10-01T11:11:00.000-05:00

BBKiddo

Feedback: I really liked it. Next time I will double the sauce quantity because I like a lot of sauce on my pasta. It has a realy kick to it. I also used penne instead of spagetti and liked it alot better.

Recipe:
1/4 pound spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 pound Italian sausage, removed from the casing and crumbled or chopped
1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
3 tablespoons vodka
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 to 2 tablespoons chiffonade of fresh basil leaves
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, for garnish
Sprig fresh basil, for garnish

Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until just al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain in a colander and return to the saucepan.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until browned and all pink has disappeared, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onions, salt, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the onions are soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until thick, about 2 minutes. Add the vodka and cook until the sauce reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cream and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in the basil and remove from the heat. Serve with favorite veggie.

Chicken Roll Ups

2007-10-01T11:09:00.001-05:00

BBKiddo

Feedback: Very cheesy so I love it. Jason likes it. Very good leftovers.

Recipe:
Cooked chicken cut up into pieces
Crescent Rolls
Cheddar CheeseCream of Cheese Soup

Place chicken and cheese in crescent roll and roll it up. Bake on cookie sheet until crescent rolls are golden brown and cheese is melted. Meanwhile, heat up soup in sauce pan. Place roll-ups on plate and serve with soup as dressing. Great served with broccoli.

Salmon & Asparagus Pasta

2007-10-01T11:07:00.000-05:00

BBKiddo

Feedback : Very easy and yummy. I used way more lemon pepper than called for and I think it would have been better if I followed the recipe and just added more regular pepper. Would be better with penne instead of spaghetti. Could sub asparagus for green beans

Recipe :
1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces8 oz. pasta
1.5 Tbsp butter1/2 cup heavy cream
2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 tsp lemon pepper
freshly cooked Salmon, cut into small pieces
black pepper to taste

Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add cut asparagus and cook until tender but firm, 1-3 minutes. Scoop out the asparagus and put in an ice bath to stop cooking. Add pasta to pot of boiling water and cook until desired firmness. Drain when done.
Meanwhile, melt butter in skillet. Add asparagus tossing just to coat. Add heavy cream and lemon pepper. Heat until cream begins to thicken. Add pasta, salmon, Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper. Toss and serve hot.

Maple Syrup Apple Pie

2007-09-27T13:44:00.000-05:00

Zebe912

This is a single crust apple pie with a yummy crumb type topping. Often I make a half batch to put in my small pie plate since there are just two of us. My family makes & sells maple syrup so I always have the good stuff on hand. Don't make it with the aunt jemima type junk.

1- 9 inch unbaked pie shell
2 pounds apples, peeled, cored, & thinly sliced
1/2 cup plus 2 TBSP unsifted all-purpose flour (keep amounts separate)
1/2 cup REAL maple syrup
2 TBSP butter, melted
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cup COLD butter
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Place rack in lowest position in oven & preheat to 400.

In a large bowl, combine apple slices & 2 TBSP flour. Toss to coat.

Separately, combine syrup & melted butter together. Pour over apples, mix well, & place in pie shell.

In a medium bowl, combine remaining 1.2 cup flour, sugar, & cinnnamon. Cut in the cold butter until cumbly. Add nuts & sprinkle mixture over apples.

Bake 10 minutes then reduce heat to 375. Backe for an additional 35 minutes or until golden brown.

This is yummy served warm with cinnamon or vanilla ice cream.

Naan: Indian Leavened Bread

2007-09-27T13:43:00.000-05:00

Zebe912

(makes about 6, similar to pitas but way tastier)

5 oz (or 2/3 cup) milk

1 tsp sugar

2 tsp dry active yeast

Heat the milk in a pan or in the microwave until it feels hot when you put your finger in it. Add yeast and the sugar. Stir until dissolved & set aside for 15-20 minutes or until frothy.

In a large bowl, sift together:

4 cups flour

½ tsp salt

½ tsp baking powder

Add the yeast mixture and

1 TBSP vegetable oil

1 egg slightly beaten

1 tsp sugar

5 oz (or 2/3 cup, or one single serving container) plain yogurt

Mix to form a ball of dough. Empty the ball onto a clean work surface, or put into mixer with dough hook to knead for 10 minutes, or until smooth & satiny. Roll into a ball & rub with oil, cover & set aside to rise for an hour or until doubled in size.

Pre-heat your broiler to the highest temperature. Put your heaviest cookie sheet into the oven to heat. Punch down the dough and knead it again for a few minutes. Divide it into 6 equal balls. Roll each one into a tear-drop or oval shape aprox. 10x5 inches and 1/8-1/4 inch thick.

One or two at a time place the naan onto the hot baking sheet (you’ll want hot pads and some tongs for this part) & place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. (Watch it to make sure it doesn’t burn, this happens fast.) Flip the naan over (use the tongs) and bake on the opposite side for approx 1 minute or until slightly browned. Continue until all naan are baked.

Serve warm as a side to Indian dishes, or spread with melted butter & cinnamon sugar for a sweet treat. Served cold, this also goes great with hummus.

Notes: If you use a rapid rise yeast, it cuts down on the raising time by almost half. The more the dough gets kneaded, the better the less chewy the final product. This is labor intensive if you don’t have a machine to do your kneading, but is totally worth it. So yummy!! I’ve also subbed whole wheat for some of the flour, but then it is good add a little extra yeast and/or let it rise a little longer.

Gingerbread Man Cookies

2007-09-27T13:42:00.000-05:00

Zebe912

(adapted from a Peperidge Farm CopyCat Recipe)

1 cup packed dark brown sugar

¾ cup granulated sugar

½ cup shortening

¼ cup molasses

2 eggs

½ tsp vanilla

2 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground cloves

Preheat oven to 300. Grease cookie sheets.

Cream together the sugars, shortening, molasses, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat with electric mixer until smooth. In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, ginger, salt, cinnamon, and cloves. Add the dry mix to the wed stirring as you go. (It will still be really sticky, but that’s okay. You can chill it to firm it up, or just use a lot of flour in the next step.) Choose an option:

Option 1:

Roll a portion of dough out on a heavily floured surface to just under ¼ inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to form desired shapes. Use a spatula to transfer to cookie sheet.

Option 2: Scoop out TBSP size portions, roll into a ball in your hand & place on cookie sheet. Flour the bottom of a drinking glass (or use powdered sugar instead) and flatten the ball with the glass to just under ¼ inch thickness.

BAKE (either option) for 15-18 minutes. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container. These cookies last well & the recipe is easy to double or halve.

Buffalo Chicken Dip aka "Crack dip"

2007-09-27T13:36:00.000-05:00

Nikki57

- a favorite on the Nestie What's cooking board.

4 boiled chicken breasts
8 oz. Franks Red Hot
8 oz. Ranch Salad Dressing
8 oz. crumbled Bleu Cheese
8 oz. shredded Cheddar Cheese
16 oz Cream Cheese

Shred chicken, then mix all ingredients, bake at 325 for 40 minutes. Serve with celery and tortilla chips.

Slow Cooker Chicken

2007-09-27T13:34:00.000-05:00

KRMWV

8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 potatoes, cubed
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

DIRECTIONS
Put the chicken pieces and potatoes into a slow
cooker. Combine the soup, milk, cornstarch and dry
soup mix and pour over the chicken and potatoes. Cook
for 8 to 10 hours on low. Serve!

No Bean Chili

2007-09-27T13:33:00.002-05:00

KRMWV

1 pound hamburger
1 package hot or mild Italian sausage
1 small stick pepperoni
1 pound stew meat
2 packages of chili mix (I like French's Chili-o with
onions)
2 cans diced tomatoes (with garlic and herbs)
2 cans tomato paste

DIRECTIONS
Brown all meat except for pepperoni, drain and add to
crock pot. Cut pepperoni into small cubes and add to
pot. Add chili mix, tomatoes and paste mix well. Set
on Low for 8 hours. You can add beans to this if you
want - my DH hates beans so we do it without. Can be
spicy - but yummy!

Potato Soup

2007-09-27T13:33:00.001-05:00

KRMWV

INGREDIENTS
8 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 tsp garlic
4 cubes chicken bouillon
2 tablespoons dried parsley
6 cups water
2 cups milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS
Place the potatoes, onion, butter, chicken bouillon
cubes, parsley and water into a slow cooker. Set on
low and let cook for 6 to 8 hours.
At least half an hour before serving, stir together
the milk and flour until no lumps remain, and mix into
the soup. Cook for 30 minutes or until the soup is
thickened. Add real bacon bits and shredded cheese
on top.

Cuban Ropa Vieja

2007-09-27T13:32:00.000-05:00

KRMWV

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds beef flank steak
1 cup beef broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 small onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar

DIRECTIONS
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high
heat. Brown the flank steak on each side, about 4
minutes per side.
Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Pour in the beef broth
and tomato sauce, then add the onion, bell pepper,
garlic, tomato paste, cumin, cilantro, olive oil and
vinegar. Stir until well blended. Cover, and cook on
High for 4 hours, or on Low for up to 10 hours. When
ready to serve, shred meat and serve with tortillas or
rice.

BBQ Beef Brisket

2007-09-27T13:31:00.002-05:00

KRMWV

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 pounds beef brisket, trimmed of fat
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups barbeque sauce

DIRECTIONS
Combine thyme, paprika, pepper, salt, onion powder,
garlic powder, cayenne, and cumin in a small bowl; set
aside. Rub brisket all over with liquid smoke, then
rub with spice mixture.
Pour Worcestershire and barbeque sauces into a slow
cooker; place beef on top. Cover, and cook on LOW 8 to
10 hours, until fork tender.

Bloody Mary Chicken

2007-09-27T13:31:00.001-05:00

KRMWV

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (32 ounce) bottle bottled Bloody Mary mix
Little bit of Garlic and onions

DIRECTIONS
Wash, skin and remove fat from chicken breasts and
place in a slow cooker.
Pour Bloody Mary mix over the chicken breasts, turn
slow cooker to low and cook on low for 8 hours. (I like this over rice or noodles)

Roast

2007-09-27T13:30:00.000-05:00

KRMWV

3 pounds rump roast
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth

DIRECTIONS
Place rump roast in a slow cooker. Pour in condensed cream of mushroom soup and condensed beef broth. Cook on LOW for about 8 hours.

Chicken Taco Soup

2007-09-27T11:38:00.002-05:00

KRMWV

INGREDIENTS
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans
1 (15 ounce) can black beans
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies,undrained
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
shredded Cheddar cheese (optional)
sour cream (optional)
crushed tortilla chips (optional)

DIRECTIONS
Place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, and diced tomatoes in a slowcooker. Add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. Laychicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients.Set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5hours. Remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow tocool long enough to be handled. Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours. Serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese, adollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

Banana Bread

2007-09-27T11:38:00.001-05:00

bride 7-14-07

2 eggs
1 C. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
3 tbs. milk with ¼ tbs. vinegar
2 tbs. shortening
1 C. chopped nuts
2 C. flour
3 mashed bananas
Raisins (optional)
Chocolate chips

Mix sugar, shortening, and eggs. Stir in milk and vanilla. Sift and mix in baking soda, baking powder and flour. Add bananas, nuts, raisins, and chocolate chips. Bake in a loaf pan for 1 ½ hours at 325°

Special K Bars

2007-09-27T11:37:00.000-05:00

bride 7-14-07

1 C sugar
1 C white corn syrup
1 ½ chunky peanut butter
6 C Special K cereal
6 oz. pkg. chocolate chips
6 oz. pkg. butterscotch chips
1 tsp. vanilla

Cook sugar and corn syrup until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Fold in Special K and spread in a buttered 13 x 9 pan. Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips over hot water and spread on top. Cool, but cut in squares while still warm.

Elegant Artichoke Cups

2007-09-27T11:35:00.000-05:00

Cassiet76

24 square wonton wrappers
1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts in water, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely snipped fresh parsley
1 lemon
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
1 mini muffin pan

Preheat oven to 350. Spray pam on your pan.Press the wantons in to the mini-muffin pans. Put in oven for 6 minutes or until edges are golden brown.If you have a food processor… throw everything (yes everything, all the ingredients) in that and let it do the work. If not then…. Coarsely chop artichokes, dice bell pepper, dice parsley and zest your lemon to 1/2 teaspoon.Pour into a big bowl. Add mayo, mozzarella and squished garlic into bowl. Take a spoon and drop the mixture into the wanton cups. If you have left overs, just over fill the cups. Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 8 minutes or until edges are golden brown or cheese is melted. Remove and serve!

Bread Sticks

2007-09-27T11:28:00.000-05:00

Cassiet76

My mom has made these forever!

1 pkg of hot dog buns (each quartered)
3 sticks of butter
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)

melt butter in cookie sheet. Add other ingredients and mix well. Soak the sticks, being sure you turn right away to cooat evenly on all sidesBake 2 hours at 225F turning occasionally.

Ham Sandwich Appetizers

2007-09-27T11:27:00.001-05:00

mrs.abybaby

1 package of Kings Hawaiian Rolls
2 tbsp. sugar
½ lb. shaved ham
1 tbsp. Grated onion
1 pack swiss cheese
2 tbsp. Poppy seeds
½ stick butter
2 tbsp mustard
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Melt butter. Add all other ingredients to butter. Spread mixture onto rolls that are sliced open. Add cheese and ham to make them into sandwiches. Bake 20 minutes at 325 degrees.

Meatballs in Welch’s Gravy

2007-09-27T11:26:00.003-05:00

bride 7-14-07

1 lb. ground beef
½ C bread crumbs
½ C minced onion
¼ C milk
1 egg
1 Tbs. snipped parsley
1 t salt
1/8 t pepper
½ t Worcestershire sauce
Mix first five ingredients. Mix well. Add next four ingredients. Mix well. Shape into medium size balls. When finished, make the sauce.

12 oz. chili sauce
10 oz. grape jellyHeat in skillet until melted. Add meatballs and simmer 20 minutes.

Noodle Koogle

2007-09-27T11:26:00.001-05:00

bride 7-14-07

1 bag Wide egg noodles Cooked. (Do not rinse)
6 lg. apples peeled (cored chopped)
1 C sugar
1 C sour cream
4 eggs (beaten)
1 C raisin
2 tsp. Cinnamon
Place cook noodles in a bowl. Mix all ingredients. Melt 1 stick margarine and pour in 9 x 13 baking dish. Add noodle mixture. Sprinkle with more cinnamon. Bake 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge

2007-09-27T11:18:00.000-05:00

Mrs.MLC

3 cups sugar
5 oz. evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
7 oz Marshmallow Cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix sugar, milk and butter in bowlMicrowave for 4 minutes or until it boils stirring 2-3times. Microwave 3 minutes longer, stirring once.Stir in peanut butter, ,marshmallow cream, and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Spread in a buttered pan.Refrigerate until hard.

Fruit Pizza

2007-09-27T11:16:00.000-05:00

bride 7-14-07

1 Pkg. Pillsbury Ref. Sugar cookies
1 (8oz) cream cheese
¼ C sugar
2 Tbs. Cinnamon
Fresh Fruit: Strawberry, Kiwi, mandarin oranges, bananas, pineapple, or any other variety of fruits.

Slice cookie dough and place on cookie sheet to cover entire cookie sheet. (I use a round cooking sheet). Bake in 350 degrees until brown. (See time on directions on cookies) and let stand cool. Mix cream cheese, sugar, and cinnamon. Spread over cooled cookie dough. Place sliced fruit over cream cheese. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Slice into squares.

Hot Fudge Sauce

2007-09-27T11:15:00.000-05:00

Mrs.MLC

2 oz Bakers Chocolate
1 well beaten egg
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar

Combine ingredients in top of double broiler and cookfor 20 minutes. Remove and beat with mixer for 1minute. Add 1 tsp vanilla. Refrigerate when cool.

Cookie Pizza

2007-09-27T11:14:00.000-05:00

mrs.abybaby

Crust
½ cup of hard margarine
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 ½ cups of flour

Topping
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup mini marshmallows
½ finely chopped pecans (optional)
½ cup candy coated chocolate candies (I use M&M’s)

For the crust: cream margarine and brown sugar together. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour, stir, turn onto flour surface. Knead and put on a pizza pan as if you were rolling out a pizza crust.Topping: Sprinkle onto “pizza” crust – chocolate chips, marshmallows, and pecans evenly. Pour condensed milk evenly over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until crust is golden. Immediately place candies on top white hot. Cool completely in pan. Cuts into about 16 “pizza” wedges.

My Great-Great Grandma Hummer’s Oatmeal Cookies

2007-09-27T11:06:00.000-05:00

mrs.abybaby

1 cup of shortening
½ tsp. of salt
2 cups light brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 tsp. baking powder
2 beaten eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 ½ cup flour
3 cups of rolled oats
1 tsp. baking soda
powdered sugar for rolling dough in

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add beaten eggs. Sift together all dry ingredients and add to the creamed mixture. Add vanilla and oats and mix well. Chill dough for several hours. Make balls about walnut sized. Roll them in powdered sugar. Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Press down with fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until light brown.

Better Than Sex Cake

2007-09-27T11:05:00.000-05:00

mrs.abybaby

1 (18.25 oz) package of Devil’s food cake mix
3 (1.4 oz) bars chocolate covered toffee chopped (Skor, Heath, etc.)
½ (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping thawed
6 oz caramel ice cream topping

Bake cake according to package directions for a 9 x 13 in. pan. Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes. Make slits across the top of the cake, making sure not to go to the bottom. In a saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping, stirring until smooth and blended. Slowly pour the warm topping mixture over the top of the warm cake, letting it sink into the slits. Then sprinkle the crushed chocolate toffee bars liberally across the entire cake while still warm. (You can crush your candy bar into into small chunks if you want bigger candy pieces).
Let cake cool completely, then top with whipped topping. Decorate the top of the cake with some more chocolate bar chunks and swirls of caramel topping. Refrigerate and serve right from the pan!

Adult Jigglers

2007-09-27T11:04:00.000-05:00

PrincessDi80

1 1/2 pkgs any flavor jello (3 oz pkgs)
2 enveloped unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups of boiling water
1 cup of alcohol of your choice
1 12 1/4 x 8 1/8 x 1 1/8 aluminum ready mix cake pans

Mix flavored jello and unflavored gelatin together. Add boiling water, stir until mixed well. Add alcohol. Stir until mixed. Pour mixture into aluminum cake pan. Refrigerate for a few hours until "jiggly". Cut into square and enjoy.

Double Chip Oatmeal Cookies

2007-09-27T11:03:00.000-05:00

papergrl

3/4 c butter, softened
1/4 c shortening
3/4 c sugar
3/4 c brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 t vanilla
2 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1 2/3 c (11 oz pkg) Peanut Butter/Milk Chocolate Morsels
2 c (12 oz pkg) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c uncooked regular oats
½ c chopped pecans (optional, i don't use them)

Preheat oven to 350.

Beat butter and shortening at medium speed wtih an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating until blended. Add eggs and vanilla, beating until blended.

Combine flour, soda, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture; beating well. Stir in oats, and then morsels (i have a kitchen aid and just let it mix them in on very low, or you can add the morsels and stir by hand)

Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls onto baking sheets (an ice cream scooper works well too) Bake at 350 for 15-16 min
Remove to wire racks to cool.

Bourbon Balls

2007-09-27T11:01:00.000-05:00

Cassiet76

Great for holiday gifts in a small tin... (i've had this so long, i don't know where it came from!)

1/4 cup bourbon (or rum)
2 cup vanilla wafers (at least 5 boxes of them!)
3 tablespoons unsweetened coco
3 tablespoons of Karo Syrup

Mix together. Form into one huge ball.Form little balls Cover with powdered sugarOr dip in melted chocolateRefrigerate in an airtight container for 24 hours before serving.**** I never do this

French Silk Pie

2007-09-27T11:00:00.000-05:00

Choensa

This has been in my family for years. We can't get enough of it!

Ingredients:
1/2c margarine
3/4c sugar
2 packs melted, unsweetened chocolate
2 eggs
2c Cool hip, thawed
1 graham cracker pie crust shell

Cream margarine and sugar in a mixer. Stir in chocolate. Add eggs, one at a time, beating five minutes after each egg is added at high speed. Fold in Cool Whip. Pour into crust. Chill.

Black Bean Tortilla Soup

2007-09-27T10:58:00.000-05:00

rinconjuly07

1 C chopped onion (1 large)
1 T cumin
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 T olive oil
2 14-oz cans reduced-sodium chicken brother
2 C chopped tomatoes (2 medium) - I just use canned diced tomatoes
1.5 C frozen whole kernel corn - I tend to use canned corn
1 4.5-oz can diced green chile peppers, undrained
1 15-oz can black beans, drained & rinsed
.25-.5 C snipped fresh cilantro
2 C coarsely crushed tortilla chips

In a large saucepan cook & stir onion, cumin & garlic in hot oil about 5 min. or until tender. Carefully add broth, tomatoes, corn & chile peppers. Bring to boil; reduce heat. simmer, covered about 5 min. or until corn is tender. Stir in black beans & cilantro; heat through. Divide crushed tortilla chips among 6 soup bowls; ladle soup over chips. If desired, garnish each serving with shredded monterey jack cheese & additional tortilla chips.

"Baked" Potato Soup

2007-09-27T10:53:00.000-05:00

cassiet76

From Southern Living
prep 21 minutes
cook 4 hours or 8 hours
makes 12 cups

6 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 3 1/2 lbs)
1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2cups) --i didn't use that much!
3 (14-ounce) cans of chicken broth with roasted garlic
1/4 cup butter
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons pepper
1 cup whipping cream or half & half
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 (8-ounce) container sour cream (optional)
4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
shredded cheddar cheese

1. combine first 6 ingredients in a 5-quart slow cooker.
2. cover and cook on high 4 hours or low 8 hours or until potato is tender.
3. mash mixture until potatoes are coarsely chopped and soup in slightly thickened; stir in cream, cheese and chives. Top with sour cream, if desired and sprinkle with bacon and cheddar cheese before serving.

Sausage Jambalaya

2007-09-27T10:37:00.000-05:00

cassiet76

A local favorite

1 lb sausage (hot, mild, your choice)
1 very large onion
1/2 large bell pepper
2 or 3 cloves garlic
parsley
salt and pepper to taste (other seasonings if you want)
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups uncooked rice

In a large heavy pot, fry sausage cut into bite sites until almost but no quite done. Add finely chopped onion, bell pepper and garlic, fry until onion is transparent. Add tomato sauce salt pepper and parsleyFill pot to 3/4 full with water. Allow to simmer for about 1/2 hour. Add uncooked rice and cook until rice is done, stirring occasionally.

Potato and Broccoli Soup

2007-09-27T10:34:00.000-05:00

Nikki57

Ingredients
1/4 Cup all purpose flour
2 (14 1/4 oz) cans of chicken broth
2 cups broccoli florets
1 1/4 cups milk
8 oz of shredded cheddar cheese
3 peeled and cubed potatoes
Few strips of bacon for topping at the end

Mix 1/3rd cup of chicken broth with the 1/4 cup of flour until smooth and set aside.

Combine remaining chicken broth, potatoes and broccoli in a pot. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Cook for 8 mins or until potatoes are tender.

Gradually stir in the flour mixture from step 1 and cook for another 3-5 mins.

Add the milk and cheddar cheese. Stir constantly until the cheese is melted.

When you serve it put a little bit of cheese on top and break up a piece of bacon, you can also add a little bit of Green onions as well.

Chicken and Rice Soup

2007-09-27T10:33:00.000-05:00

Mrs.MLC

1/2 cup uncooked rice
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt

Cook rice in broth until tender. Season to taste. We like to add seared chicken to the rice when boiling or mushrooms after it is done.

Strawberry-Banana Margaritas

2007-09-27T10:31:00.002-05:00

jacinthe

1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
4 1/2 ounces (1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon) tequila
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) triple sec
2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
1 cup crushed ice

Place strawberries and banana slices on a plate and freeze at least 1 hour. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth but still very thick. Pour into chilled glasses. Approximately 2-4 servings.

Punch

2007-09-27T10:31:00.001-05:00

Mrs.MLC

2 quarts water
2 cups sugar
1 package tropical punchKool-Aid
1 Package Strawberry Kool-Aid

Heat water and sugar till blended, remove from heatand add Kool-Aid. RefrigerateWhen ready to serve, add 1-46 oz can of pineapplejuice, 2 liters of 7-UP, and 1 quart rainbow sherbet.

Chicken Alfredo

2007-09-27T10:30:00.001-05:00

bride 7-14-07

3 whole chicken breasts
3 eggs, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ C grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
3 Tbls. Water
½ teaspoon salt
¼ C sniped parsley
3 Tbls. Butter or margarine
1 C bread crumbs
6 slices mozzarella cheese
2 Tbls. Vegetable oil

Cheese sauce:
1 cup whipping cream
¼ C water
¼ C butter or margarine
½ C grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
¼ C snipped parsley
1. Coat chicken with flour. Mix eggs, water, cheese, parsley, and salt. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then into bread crumbs. Then heat butter and oil in a large skillet. Cook chicken breasts over medium heat until brown, about 15 min. Remove chicken to a baking dish, 11 ¾ x 7 ½ inches. Heat oven to 425 degrees. 2. Make cheese sauce as follows. Heat cream, water, and butter in a 1 quart saucepan until butter melts. Add cheese; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in parsley. 3. Pour cheese sauce over chicken. Top each piece with a slice of cheese. Bake until cheese melts and chicken is tender, about 8 minutes.

My Aunt Karla’s Taco Salad

2007-09-27T10:29:00.000-05:00

mrs.abybaby

1 lb hamburger (I use ground turkey)
1 can of kidney beans, drained
1 head of lettuce or 1 bag of shreds
8 oz. Shredded taco cheese
green onions
1 pack of taco seasoning
3 medium tomatoes
1 bag of crushed Doritos

Sauce
1 tbsp. Hot taco sauce
8 oz. Bottle of Thousand Island dressing
1 tbsp. Taco seasoning
1/3 cup sugar

Fry hamburger and mix with taco seasoning (do NOT add water as if you were making regular tacos). Mix other ingredients in bowl and add hamburger mixture. Toss well. For the sauce, mix all ingredients separately and then add to the salad mixture. Once salad and sauce are mixed, add your bag of crushed Doritos and toss.

April’s Enchiladas

2007-09-27T10:28:00.000-05:00

mrs.abybaby

1 lb. ground beef (I use ground turkey)
2 cups of cheddar cheese divided
1 pack of taco seasoning
10 tortillas
1 cup water
salsa
2 cups of brown rice
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can of refried beans

Fry ground beef. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir in rice and cook until liquid is gone. Spread 2 tbsp. Of beans, ¼ cup beef, 1 tbsp. Cheese down center of tortillas and then roll them up. Place them in a 9 x 13 pan seam side down. Combine salsa and soup. Pour down center of enchiladas. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Serves 6-10 depending on how many your guests can eat ; )

Cajun Style Blackened Catfish

2007-09-27T10:27:00.002-05:00

mrs.abybaby

(I am allergic to seafood but DH loves this one!)

1 lb. boneless catfish fillets
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. ground red pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. oregano
1 tsp. paprika
½ tsp thyme
butter or oil (for cooking-margarine will NOT work)

A large cast iron skillet works best for this, but any large non stick skillet will work. This recipe will also work with any type of boneless fish fillets, but catfish seems to be the best. This recipe might also produce some smoke, so do not be alarmed. J Mix all dry ingredients together. Coat fillets evenly with dry mixture. Heat small amount of butter or oil in skillet until hot. Place fillets in skillet. Cook 3-5 minutes on each side. Change butter or oil if it gets too black.

Bottoms Up Pizza

2007-09-27T10:27:00.001-05:00

mrs.abybaby

2 lbs ground beef (I use ground turkey)
*1 tsp granulated sugar
*2 cups spaghetti sauce of your choice
*¼ tsp. pepper
*1 tsp. seasoned salt
20 slices of pepperoni
*1 tsp. dried whole oregano
12 mozzarella cheese slices
*½ tsp. sweet basil
1 pizza crust (frozen or refrigerated Pillsbury)

Fry ground beef. Drain well. Add 6 ingredients labeled with “*”. Stir well. Turn into a greased 9 x 13 in. pan. Arrange pepperoni’s over beef mixture. Cover with cheese slices. Place dough over cheese and smooth top. Add some parmesan cheese as well if desired. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes. Let stand for about 15 minutes. Cuts into about 8 pieces

Granny’s Chicken and Dumplings

2007-09-27T10:26:00.001-05:00

mrs.abybaby

2 chicken breasts
3 small cans of chicken broth
½ stick of butter
2 cups of flour
1 cup boiling water

Boil chicken breasts in chicken broth until cooked thru. Once cooked, take chicken breasts out and pull chicken apart into small pieces. Put the pieces back into the broth. Next, mix the dumpling dough. Mix/mash flour and butter with fork until flaky. Add the boiling water to the flour and butter mixture. Stir until softened. Roll dough out with a rolling pin onto a floured surface until about ¼ inch thick. Cut the dumplings up into squares and put them into the broth and chicken mixture. Do not boil the dumplings. Put them into the hot broth mixture for about 20 minutes or until dumpling are finished. (Taste them and see if they are how you like them!) J Serves about 4-6 people.

Korean Broiled/Grilled Beef--Bulgogi

2007-09-27T10:25:00.000-05:00

Choensa

This is the most famous Korean dish for Americans. Anyone can enjoy!

Ingredients:
4 Scallions, coarsely chopped
Garlic--either roughly three cloves, finely chopped, or minced garlic, which you can buy from the store (my preference), roughly 1/2 tbs
1 tbs Crushed Toasted Sesame Seeds
3 tbs Soy Sauce
2 tsp Rice Wine (our preference) or Dry Sherry
1 tbs Sesame Oil
2 tbs Sugar
black pepper
1 1/4 pounds thinly sliced beef (max 1/4 inch thick). If that's not available at your market, filet mignon, sirloin or round steak, frozen for one hour.
Vegetable or Olive oil for brushing

1) Mix the scallions, garlic, sesame seeds, soy sauce, rice wine/sherry, sesame oil, sugar, 2 tbs water and black pepper to taste.

2) If you bought a thicker cut of beef, slice thinly, maximum 1/4 inch thickness. Having partially frozen the meat helps to cut the meat more accurately. Then cut into smaller individual pieces (usually a couple of inches long by an inch or so--a little bigger if grilling). Lay in a shallow dish (if you don't have one, a bowl works well, too--just mix it in) and pour the mixture over, marinating at least one hour.

3) Preheat the broiler or barbecue. Lightly oil the broiler rack or table-top grill plate. Cook the beef in batches in a single layer until browned on the outside. If using thicker pieces, a little pink on the inside is desirable.

Soy Honey Salmon

2007-09-27T10:23:00.001-05:00

Choensa

This will convert anyone who doesn't like salmon very much into a believer!

Ingredients:
1 Scallion, Minced
2 tbs soy sauce (reduced-sodium soy sauce works well for those watching their salt intake)
1 tbs Rice Vinegar
1 tbs Honey
1 pound center-cut salmon fillet (what you find most commonly in the store), skinned and cut into ~4 portions
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Optional: 1 tsp minced fresh ginger

1) Combine the scallion, soy sauce, vinegar, honey and ginger (if you use it) in a bowl until the honey disolves. Place each skinned piece of salmon in either one large ziploc or in individual ziploc bags. If using one large bag, you'll put in roughly 3 tbs of the sauce. I usually put each one in a separate bag with about a spoonful of the sauce for each one, just to cover it and let it soak a little. Allow it to marinate in the fridge for 15 minutes.

*Tip: Place each piece skinned-side down in the bags so that you don't get confused which side is which when cooking.*

2) Preheat the broiler. Line a pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. (I also like to use my broiling pan an just rub a little olive oil on top.) Place each fillet skinned-side down on the pan, and put the pan in the broiler 4-6 inches from the top. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the fillets and your individual broiler, but 6-10 minutes is recommended. My broiler cooks it super fast since it is old.

3) When finished, drizzle some of the remaining sauce over the cooked fish and garnish with sesame seeds.

So yummy!

Turkey Wraps

2007-09-27T10:22:00.001-05:00

cindy0682
1 package turkey cutlets (or chicken, up to u)
olive oil
BBQ sauce
roasted red peppers
lettuce
2 shallot chopped
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mis
cooking spray
avocados
wraps

Saute shallots in olive oil Add turkey cutlets. lightly brown both sides. spray the inside of the crock pot with cooking spray. add turkey, taco seasoning and BBQ sauce. stir and put on high for 3 hours. mash the avocados, chop the lettuce, slice the red peppers and put them all on plates. once the turkey is done, shred the turkey and put it back in the crock pot and stir is so that the sauce coats the turkey. open a tortilla wrap, spread the avocado, place the peppers and add the turkey ad lettuce. wrap it up and enjoy. it's REALLY REALLY YUMMY!!

Sweet Sour Chicken

2007-09-27T10:21:00.001-05:00

bride 7-14-07

1 pkg. onion soup mix
½ jar Smuckers Apricot preserves
2 chicken, cut up
½ bottle Kraft Russian Dressing
¼ can frozen orange juice (optional)
(Do not mix with water!!)

Mix all of the above ingredients. Dip chicken in mixture. Pour the rest over all. Bake in oven UNCOVERED at 350-400 degrees for 1-2 hours until brown.

Salsa Chicken

2007-09-27T10:20:00.000-05:00

iambellaluna

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
1 package shake and bake
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup cheese

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat the chicken in shake and bake. Cook the chicken for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 170 degrees. Take the chicken out. Divide the cheese and salsa among the chicken breasts. Put back into the oven for 3 to 5 minutes to melt the cheese.

Quick, easy and pretty healthy.Approximately 270 calories, 8 grams of fat, 30 grams of protein, 19 carbs (depending on the salsa and cheese you use)

Brushetta Chicken

2007-09-27T10:13:00.000-05:00

iambellaluna

14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes (undrained)
6 ounce package of stove top stuffing (either cornbread or chicken)
1/2 cup of water
2 cloves garlic minced
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp dried basil leaves
1 cup mozzarella cheese

Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the chicken into bite-size cubes.Mix together -tomatoes, stove top, garlic and water. Stir until moist, set aside.Put chicken in the bottom of a 13 by 9 inch dish. Sprinkle with the basil and cheese. Top with stuffing mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked (170 degrees)

Mexican Chicken Casserole

2007-09-27T09:47:00.000-05:00

iambellaluna

1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of onion soup
1 can Rotel
1 pound cooked chicken or 2 cans cooked chicken
2 cups cheese (whatever you like or have on hand)
16 tortillas cut up

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the soups, rotel, chicken and half the cheese.In a 13 by 9 dish, do a layer of tortillas, then layer of chicken mixture. Layer of tortillas, then chicken, then tortillas and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 30 minutes or until casserole is warmed through.

Hubby's Salsa

2007-09-27T09:11:00.001-05:00

iambellaluna

8 Roma tomatoes
4 Hass avocados
2 jalapenos
1 medium onion
Garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Finely dice all the veggies. Add seasonings to taste. It will look a little green from the avocados - it's normal.

Salmon Dip

2007-09-27T08:50:00.000-05:00

iambellaluna

8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces sour cream
8 ounces smoked salmon
2 tablespoons dill
2 tablespoons chives

Let the cream cheese stand at room temp at least 1 hour.Mince the dill and chives. Cut the salmon into small pieces. Mix the cream cheese and sour cream until thoroughly incorporated. Add dill, chives and salmon. Mix and then let sit in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Serve with toast points or chips (Wal-Mart has great little toasts usually by the deli).

Nacho/Taco Dip

2007-09-27T08:45:00.000-05:00

mrs.abybaby

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese softened (I use light)
¾ cup of salsa
1 cup sour cream (I use light)
¾ cup shredded lettuce
2 tbsp taco seasoning mix
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning on a large plate or in a pie plate. Spread the salsa on top of the mixture. Top with lettuce and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.

Jknottie Recipes!

2007-09-27T08:31:00.000-05:00

Hey Jknotties! This will hopefully evolve into a real cookbook. We don't have enough recipes right now to publish a cookbook with lots and lots of recipes. Please email me anything you want added to this site (Ninabeth23@gmail.com) Also, if you have any suggestions or ideas on how to make this better, please let me know.