tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86637696834925796282024-03-13T21:52:56.150-05:00Here is What Has Been CookingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-35693959078413087942009-07-25T10:51:00.002-05:002009-07-27T22:14:38.064-05:00Simple overnight oatmeal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjO6_g3a0-yRUaF-3afBxugLC3HUZJJ8D7YU0Dw76GDoWKE9e8QY2RcJWUBYaSkqliS8kE5ixdaLBED8WQsN2eylAXF4lI4Efy8YH7pfuKrl2UTTf8GeocgVNqB-cXypUu7W1j1W0qV4r/s1600-h/DSC_0039.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjO6_g3a0-yRUaF-3afBxugLC3HUZJJ8D7YU0Dw76GDoWKE9e8QY2RcJWUBYaSkqliS8kE5ixdaLBED8WQsN2eylAXF4lI4Efy8YH7pfuKrl2UTTf8GeocgVNqB-cXypUu7W1j1W0qV4r/s400/DSC_0039.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362427126291281410" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><br />1 c old fashion oats<br />1 1/8 c applesauce (unsweetened)<br />1 apple cored and diced<br />3/4 c soy milk<br />1/3 chopped almonds<br />cinnamon to taste (I use about 2 tsp)<br />1 tsp vanilla </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1/4 c brown sugar<br /><br />mix and chill in fridge overnight </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:180%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:18px;"><br /></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-13094807871473798022009-07-12T22:31:00.003-05:002009-07-12T22:53:30.469-05:00Ice Box Pie (pineapple version)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9rUgX6hc9mW70uLHednTEgsF6JIIa8mJbS4cS1pYRVvF7kHWhbR9zHTWU0Z39FsWyZfmx2c2OmVaA0FghHUEi7Qi7WhoUsWy9pCK2vt5IO0OUXl7gVxL1-CZRbhXiNtqFzS2lWDtYZa8P/s1600-h/DSC_0040.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9rUgX6hc9mW70uLHednTEgsF6JIIa8mJbS4cS1pYRVvF7kHWhbR9zHTWU0Z39FsWyZfmx2c2OmVaA0FghHUEi7Qi7WhoUsWy9pCK2vt5IO0OUXl7gVxL1-CZRbhXiNtqFzS2lWDtYZa8P/s400/DSC_0040.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357785534053856882" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is the most easy pie... and it is so delicious!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is easy to change up too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the pineapple/pecan version.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cartons coolwhip</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 tbs lemon juice (fresh!!)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 can Eagle Brand Milk</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 large can crushed pineapple (drained until it is dry.. use cheese cloth)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup chopped pecans</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 shortbread or vanilla wafer pie crusts (they are just better!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Use mixer and whip coolwhip with lemon juice until stiff. Hand stir in remaining ingredients. Pour half into each crust. Put in fridge for a couple of hours to chill.</div><div style="text-align: center;">SERVE!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is that simple!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Variations:</div><div style="text-align: center;">-add sweetened coconut flakes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lemon/Lime Icebox Pie</div><div style="text-align: center;">(instead of pineapple and pecans)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Use 1 6oz can frozen lemonade or limeade and garnish with lemon or lime zest!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-17663394099605801762009-05-14T21:19:00.002-05:002009-05-14T21:26:08.785-05:00Light bean salad<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6fu7meji07mtsr7GbqmLhj2iP6rDiFx8O3rVY03IIgoWTezJ_-3CpLnAAzt_Qc_ZrScUyehIyqeHl_B8Q08qa2zvYd2yaTVwqPRbBn_2L0s0tVKZ29ZzlfIY18NeKBGSs2e4Kbxj6N08/s1600-h/DSC_0024.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6fu7meji07mtsr7GbqmLhj2iP6rDiFx8O3rVY03IIgoWTezJ_-3CpLnAAzt_Qc_ZrScUyehIyqeHl_B8Q08qa2zvYd2yaTVwqPRbBn_2L0s0tVKZ29ZzlfIY18NeKBGSs2e4Kbxj6N08/s400/DSC_0024.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335869689683439298" /></a><div style="text-align: right;">**adapted from mckmama's</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 can garbanzo beans</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 can dark red kidney beans</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 can light kidney beans</div><div style="text-align: center;">(oh lets face it... 3 cans of beans you like)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 can Rotel</div><div style="text-align: center;">(as hot as you like)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 avocados, diced</div><div style="text-align: center;">(or as many as you like)</div><div style="text-align: center;">lime juice (1lime)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 handful chopped cilantro</div><div style="text-align: center;">salt and cumin to taste</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">rinse and drain beans, mix with remaining ingredients. Best if chilled, but great right away too!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-40192727606236171592009-04-11T23:04:00.002-05:002009-04-11T23:10:34.607-05:00quick and easy pasta chicken salad<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY79vG7z7aXCkjC3hyphenhyphenTOAb4DzT6M5zfjyqfqrCnexB79Ak_1piUu27XQTnku5_C1GJMayPS61DZW6LLRLZQnc8vNCpyP0JXy_jJux_uAo2m2otbfn-bElfjyeruIX3wp9FRYiuSw_9SAxU/s1600-h/DSC_0066.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY79vG7z7aXCkjC3hyphenhyphenTOAb4DzT6M5zfjyqfqrCnexB79Ak_1piUu27XQTnku5_C1GJMayPS61DZW6LLRLZQnc8vNCpyP0JXy_jJux_uAo2m2otbfn-bElfjyeruIX3wp9FRYiuSw_9SAxU/s320/DSC_0066.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323651176679018338" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">super easy quick dinner...</div><div style="text-align: center;">very <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">versatile</span>!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 pkg of whatever shape pasta </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 can of garbanzo beans drained</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup diced white onion</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 diced bell pepper... optional (not my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">fave</span> so I add it on my hubby's)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">dollop</span> ( big spoon full) mayo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">dollop</span> plain yogurt</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 chicken breasts diced ( I just bake them with a little garlic salt and tarragon)</div><div style="text-align: center;">salt and pepper to taste</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">make pasta and rinse with cold water </div><div style="text-align: center;">(hint.... <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">heavily</span> salt your pasta while cooking)</div><div style="text-align: center;">mix with remaining ingredients and serve on top of greens and top with whatever you like</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-16080962311108447162009-04-11T12:55:00.003-05:002009-04-11T12:59:22.563-05:00Taco Soup[photo will be comin']<div><br /></div><div>the orinigal is not my recipe...</div><div><br /></div><div>it is so common and I have heard it like 5 times I wouldn't even know who to </div><div>give credit to...</div><div><br /></div><div>BUT INCASE YOU HAVEN'T HEARD OF IT:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Taco Soup</div><div><br /></div><div>2 cans kidney beans</div><div>2 cans pinto beans</div><div>2 cans garbanzo beans</div><div>1 big can rotel</div><div>1 pkg ranch dressing mix</div><div>1 pkg taco seasoning mix</div><div><br /></div><div>open all the cans...</div><div>dump in crockpot</div><div>dump seasonings</div><div>stir and heat on low for 10 hrs or high for 6... or whatever</div><div><br /></div><div>top with cheese, sour cream, chips, on top of noodles, or eat with cornbread... </div><div>it goes great with everything</div><div><br /></div><div>ps.. tastes better the next day...</div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-55256320324993364532009-03-08T22:11:00.003-05:002009-04-09T17:50:57.247-05:00Sunday Waffles<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbz0bBK6yBZtcNdd8fIRA8-QWPulpwAFKsxu2o-SjS3KkwLRbOKM5zpB7dMYchX0oSiop2sFDm6mrKzwUhyphenhyphenui91UUniTwZny7_LZb0BVjk8ml0g-jZ8s8sWiZT3eb_UioexLcJdXd_psCv/s1600-h/103_0963.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbz0bBK6yBZtcNdd8fIRA8-QWPulpwAFKsxu2o-SjS3KkwLRbOKM5zpB7dMYchX0oSiop2sFDm6mrKzwUhyphenhyphenui91UUniTwZny7_LZb0BVjk8ml0g-jZ8s8sWiZT3eb_UioexLcJdXd_psCv/s320/103_0963.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311020822149949650" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We love Sunday Waffles!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">We have breakfast for dinner on Sundays.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Much easier with church!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1 3/4 cup whole wheat flour</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">3 tsp baking powder</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1/2 tsp salt</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1/4 cup sugar</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1-2 tsp vanilla</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">2 eggs </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1 and 3/4 cup milk</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;">1/2 cup vegetable oi</span></span>l</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">top with homemade whip cream...</div><div style="text-align: center;">and fruit...</div><div style="text-align: center;">I like bananas and pecans...</div><div style="text-align: center;">Eric likes peaches</div><div style="text-align: center;">the kids like chocolate chips.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">ps....I double the batch and freeze the rest...better than the store bought kind!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-50392457141978769602009-02-25T06:52:00.001-06:002009-02-25T09:46:11.097-06:00Tomato Basil Soup<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCsviAqlikorHVV2YT4t3F3k8XWLXntSxaIIfoTitcBYs-FD23-aUt8QdInJ2qmOdpEVLwSmzhwvNJmXnvX3xZ4kUQA-e8ZmnDI_vl2AP9rdk40zbR0UuDGgp3JNoLXEtZ0FG7Bx5NF6lu/s1600-h/103_0945.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCsviAqlikorHVV2YT4t3F3k8XWLXntSxaIIfoTitcBYs-FD23-aUt8QdInJ2qmOdpEVLwSmzhwvNJmXnvX3xZ4kUQA-e8ZmnDI_vl2AP9rdk40zbR0UuDGgp3JNoLXEtZ0FG7Bx5NF6lu/s400/103_0945.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306161133661087282" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is my absolute favorite tomato soup for 2 reasons</div><div style="text-align: center;">1st- Easy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Peasy</span>!!! 30 minutes </div><div style="text-align: center;">2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">nd</span>- <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">bestest</span> yummiest tomato soup</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ingredients:</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 big cans crushed tomatoes</div><div style="text-align: center;">6 cups tomato juice</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream</div><div style="text-align: center;">3/4 stick...(it is 3/8 cup) butter</div><div style="text-align: center;">15 fresh basil leaves</div><div style="text-align: center;">salt and pepper to taste</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the hard part.... </div><div style="text-align: center;">dump the tomatoes and juice in pot and heat for 30 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Add cream, butter, and basil leaves.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Blend with hand blender.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Salt and pepper to taste-TRY BEFORE YOU PUT ANYTHING IN!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I like it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">au</span> natural!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-23493187739527751122009-02-24T09:25:00.000-06:002009-02-24T09:25:10.314-06:00Quiche cups to go...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM4vxKSJv69uteqXmMmALnValqiZyM3ujPs433GdTSrpRh6C4PUqZ81_RbSZ0-AZZ6yQGYbFje3OXcMnuhhV-zXvBHdsY15nde5eIRBnExHdDPAnbquid5MUa0dvcNO4_-IVsaspx-mF1O/s1600-h/103_0940.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM4vxKSJv69uteqXmMmALnValqiZyM3ujPs433GdTSrpRh6C4PUqZ81_RbSZ0-AZZ6yQGYbFje3OXcMnuhhV-zXvBHdsY15nde5eIRBnExHdDPAnbquid5MUa0dvcNO4_-IVsaspx-mF1O/s400/103_0940.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306107493384581586" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Quiche cups to go.....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mexican</span> style</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love this recipe because you can add anything in it you like in your eggs. That and you can make a dozen of these ahead of time!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Important notes--</div><div style="text-align: center;">you need to get the heavy duty lined cupcake liners... no foil (or you can't microwave them)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is what goes in mine...add or leave out as you please...that what is great</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup diced onion</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup bell pepper</div><div style="text-align: center;">small pkg frozen spinach (heat to defrost and drain)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup grated zucchini (<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">squeeze</span> out juice)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 diced corn tortillas</div><div style="text-align: center;">5 eggs</div><div style="text-align: center;">dash or two of garlic salt</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat oven 350... spray liners.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mix everything together and fill... they will not rise so fill 2/3 full.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bake 15-20 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yummy!!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-16383226733161402512009-02-23T14:29:00.001-06:002009-02-23T20:04:00.115-06:00Whole Wheat Zucchini Muffins<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZiGnmPwgjnX95yBameYzEstDu_1Nq5kP5eLeggYu7conXkRr5nygkvfvtcYJcnauIw_kUjs1eWnZsI6Hi2bSAkE-1VEDNgKujKPtQ6xPwwlue0qVw-rgwq8MHckR80QHQJZ8ct0LtHid/s1600-h/103_0942.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZiGnmPwgjnX95yBameYzEstDu_1Nq5kP5eLeggYu7conXkRr5nygkvfvtcYJcnauIw_kUjs1eWnZsI6Hi2bSAkE-1VEDNgKujKPtQ6xPwwlue0qVw-rgwq8MHckR80QHQJZ8ct0LtHid/s400/103_0942.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306104066999653650" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); "><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div><div style="text-align: center;">Yummy in your tummy... sneaky muffins which are great for school snacks!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 large zucchini grated</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup brown sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbs granulated sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">2/3 cup vegetable oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 eggs</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tsp vanilla</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp baking powder</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp baking soda</div><div style="text-align: center;">3/4 tsp salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tsp cinnamon</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat oven 350</div><div style="text-align: center;">Combine sugars, oil, eggs, vanilla in bowl and whisk until combined well.</div><div style="text-align: center;">In seperate bowl add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Add flour mixture to sugar mixture. Whisk until throughly combined.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stir in zucchini.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fill muffin tin 2/3 full.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bake 15 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I get asked all the time about wheat flour.... I love the stuff and have pretty much converted to using it for every recipe. I do not have problems with it making my recipes too heavy. I find, if you get a good brand that is finely chopped/processed and sifted it doesn't weigh down your foods. Just a FYI for all of those naysayers.... I would never know the difference in most of my foods. Now cakes and really light foods...well I can see the white flour or a mix, but everything else....try the whole wheat!!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-62381626463834967572009-02-14T23:42:00.001-06:002009-02-14T23:57:55.151-06:00Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole<div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLcB4aZQWsLuNX3IDI_xrMH6jxxxGgCgEtUS03OD2gMEH_ChzCtA2k826PkjvzlMlVMG1RuawgYV6MnTOo3Wdl78TbaTjznn5i0hU653pXg_nMUTO2Ie5cCjbbHQhHQkKuQyc4hOiJcHZ3/s320/103_0625.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 228px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302895484069970114" /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a real easy peasy solution to chicken cordon bleu....</div><div style="text-align: center;">It served 6 adults</div><div style="text-align: center;">I like making it this way because it seems like I have to make less to feed more....</div><div style="text-align: center;">I know that I never finish a whole breast when I make it the normal way.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was our <a href="http://chloeandmorgan.blogspot.com/2009/02/fun-valentines.html">Valentine's Day Dinner</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3-4 chicken breasts cubed</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 egg</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup of milk</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cups bread crumbs</div><div style="text-align: center;">paprika</div><div style="text-align: center;">garlic salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">Parmesan cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;">8 oz swiss cheese ( I used sliced)</div><div style="text-align: center;">8 slices of ham (lunch meat ham dice it up)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 can cream of something soup (I used chicken)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup of milk</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Preheat oven to 350</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In a bowl combine 1/2 cup of milk and egg.</div><div style="text-align: center;">In a second bowl combine breadcrumbs with garlic salt, paprika, and Parmesan cheese.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't put measurements because I do this to taste...I like it strong.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Take cubed chicken dip in egg mixture and then dip in bread mixture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brown chicken in skillet just until outside is crispy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spread upon bottom of casserole pan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Place cheese slices over chicken.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Top with ham.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Combine 1 cup of milk with can of soup then pour over the top.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I put some blanched asparagus on top... extra yum.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-19165263494291456532009-02-10T08:21:00.000-06:002009-02-10T18:55:34.366-06:00Mexican Chocolate Pudding<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_kirMyMkEfKbjc4wcGi7ZfCyBRp7n9cuDmTrE2ymYa-XyzxEKp6PCktwCnJoKFhCwdZWBu4KX2OeyhBDeLpCF1Kk0uquqCIEcag7tlHAqlAAX9WYbAWSOUTyJ5lHisoYxSac_r502Upon/s1600-h/103_0523.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_kirMyMkEfKbjc4wcGi7ZfCyBRp7n9cuDmTrE2ymYa-XyzxEKp6PCktwCnJoKFhCwdZWBu4KX2OeyhBDeLpCF1Kk0uquqCIEcag7tlHAqlAAX9WYbAWSOUTyJ5lHisoYxSac_r502Upon/s400/103_0523.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301333979770340130" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Oh yeah... creamy delicious goodness!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Make this!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just made a second batch... cause I had to!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">All the adults were like kids clanking the side of our bowls and licking them clean.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do not fear the almond milk... I am the only one who knew it was in there, no one knew it wasn't made with regular milk.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">THIS IS ONE OF THE RICHEST CREAMIEST YUMMIEST (I won't say OMG... even though I want to) DISHES EVER...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is rich like dark chocolate and the hint of cinnamon is Divine.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My mother said that she would like pecans instead of almonds (what ever floats your boat)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">(previously stated: First let me say...<br /></div><div>I have not made this yet, but I am too excited to wait... I just had to post it!!!</div><div>Why, you may ask.</div><div><br /></div><div>This recipe calls for almond milk, not cow's milk!!!</div><div>A little FYI TMI..</div><div>I am lactose intolerant.... I can tolerate a little butter or cheese... but not too much, or</div><div>my body can't digest it.</div><div>I do try to break the rules for ice cream and yogurt, but as I have gotten older, I just can't...sad.)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So, I was reading <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.gourmet.com">Gourmet: The Magazine of Good Living</a>, that I <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">stole </span>from my mother...</div><div>and there it was!!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>So here is...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Mexican Chocolate Pudding</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 c brown sugar</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp cinnamon</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2 c plain unsweetened almond milk</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 tbsp butter, cut into bits</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">1/2 tsp vanilla</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">top with: lightly sweetened whipped cream(not me) and toasted slivered almonds</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Whisk together brown sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp salt in a heavy saucepan, then whisk in almond milk. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Bring to boil over medium heat, whisking ofter, then boil, whisking for 1 minute.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Chill in bowl, covered with buttered waxpaper (?ok I will try it) until cold, or at least 1 1/2 hours.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>the article did say that there are more almond milk recipes on their <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.gourmet.com/go/morerecipes">website, </a></div><div>(what ever.... use all of the milk to make more of this!!!!)</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">ps... I had to make one batch with vanilla almond milk... so I backed off of the vanilla a smudge... just as yummy so don't freak out if you can't find the unsweetened.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-32720182861835215252009-01-17T21:47:00.001-06:002009-01-17T22:03:09.560-06:00Black Bean Tostados & Spanish Rice<div style="text-align: center;">The tostado recipe is from <a href="http://amysfinerthings.com/black-bean-tostadas-use-what-you-have">Amy with The Finer Things in Life</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3onfmsQc0dC7X5duueiFYWbrAke05RAmkgmWTfcsmfhDFJttUJM6BAba3rI9Zjo3Wd_zlWgpMdwUFs4kzNtMBfy1by5glY7nATKNoX2-v73HiEwqt8Gxfs2suU8o05DwaO7HwnzCRhW1A/s320/103_0216.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292475508389416114" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4 inch corn tortillas</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbs oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">shredded cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;">canned black beans (drained/rinsed)</div><div style="text-align: center;">sour cream</div><div style="text-align: center;">salsa/pico de gallo </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pre heat oven to 400</div><div style="text-align: center;">Add oil to skillet and brown the tortillas for 30 seconds each side.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Place on cookie sheet.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Add beans and cheese.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bake for 8-10 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Top with sour cream and salsa/pico....or both!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Spanish Rice</div><div style="text-align: center;">(from my momma)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cups long grain rice (white or brown)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cups chicken broth (you know my and my bouillon cubes)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbs butter</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/3 cup onion (minced)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cloves garlic</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbs ketchup</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tbs cumin (we love our cumin)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In pot saute onion and garlic, add raw rice and brown. Add broth, ketchup, and cumin.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cover and cook for 30 minutes</div><div style="text-align: center;"> (or whatever length of time the back of the rice box says to cook it)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is that easy!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">PS... I browned a couple of extra tortillas and while they were hot I added cinnamon and sugar.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My kids now think I am a hero!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-73051603274862061692009-01-08T19:48:00.000-06:002009-01-08T20:03:40.313-06:00Beer Butt Chicken<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LPBGkP0a4tHJiYsqFqf7DeBULt1mItpgQoUpWsuuxZG7et6PWQuXv58PqE-CrP6rn-KzyxEgbVW4IuIFEYp5PxdZVprX-m1VP9Znx4iG7MWTEu5lJE7fr9-Hu1TFqfiZ2ihIdt9VoKLd/s1600-h/102_0290.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2LPBGkP0a4tHJiYsqFqf7DeBULt1mItpgQoUpWsuuxZG7et6PWQuXv58PqE-CrP6rn-KzyxEgbVW4IuIFEYp5PxdZVprX-m1VP9Znx4iG7MWTEu5lJE7fr9-Hu1TFqfiZ2ihIdt9VoKLd/s400/102_0290.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289105130347374962" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">1 fryer chicken</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 can of beer</div><div style="text-align: center;">Rub for the outside and inside (this can be pre mix or garlic salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper)</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a beer can holder, but if not oh well!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">so here is how hard this is...</div><div style="text-align: center;">pre heat oven to 350</div><div style="text-align: center;">open can of beer... take a couple of big gulps (or half)</div><div style="text-align: center;">then when you realize that you drank too much get another can</div><div style="text-align: center;">try again</div><div style="text-align: center;">whatever it takes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">open chicken from wrapper, make sure there isn't any gizzards.</div><div style="text-align: center;">rinse and rub down with rub.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">get a broiler pan</div><div style="text-align: center;">put the beer can on it (or holder)</div><div style="text-align: center;">put bird on can</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">cook 350 for 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 180.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yummy!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Moist!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Easy!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqW0RLztzEaRvKDGpehaPA2Fkz0IcbBBg7q3qNofuHaPpQZzUgA-C54Icd8SPF_1j_D3usFFwqi2CwPmdc5Moqrnm7VdWV9JvJUw4L7APk259p_Ae09isrKzn897pxLLmr-hEgBkMF2kJT/s1600-h/102_0286.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqW0RLztzEaRvKDGpehaPA2Fkz0IcbBBg7q3qNofuHaPpQZzUgA-C54Icd8SPF_1j_D3usFFwqi2CwPmdc5Moqrnm7VdWV9JvJUw4L7APk259p_Ae09isrKzn897pxLLmr-hEgBkMF2kJT/s400/102_0286.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289105130222193730" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">ok... please note</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Apparently it is bad to name your food, as your cooking it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Or make it dance the chicken dance.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chloe wouldn't eat a bite.</div><div style="text-align: center;">She befriended the bird.</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-41250273891115851892009-01-08T19:14:00.000-06:002009-01-08T19:29:27.406-06:00Banana Pudding<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMG3mgfHhO0sFpVBVcrT9zaUYwxyhE87KcfjB1XNEQpttAV2tyX6O74U0nKFFvyHkSsr12GVe4hErwDTFqO7yZ1korrhU4prYS0UQXgZ-rpdIQHTbVHOkcOsBNMa9p0TDcdb1GjpmHZabW/s1600-h/103_0002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMG3mgfHhO0sFpVBVcrT9zaUYwxyhE87KcfjB1XNEQpttAV2tyX6O74U0nKFFvyHkSsr12GVe4hErwDTFqO7yZ1korrhU4prYS0UQXgZ-rpdIQHTbVHOkcOsBNMa9p0TDcdb1GjpmHZabW/s400/103_0002.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289096689502901762" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">So we had old bananas and decided against making banana bread.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is really easy and much better then pre made kind!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ingredients:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cups milk (I prefer whole for this but we don't drink it so I use whole dry milk reconstituted)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 eggs (beaten)</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbs cornstarch</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 dash salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp vanilla</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 old smushed bananas (or 3 diced fresh then kinda mush it a little)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Combine sugar and eggs mix well. Then add milk, cornstarch, and salt. Mix well. Pour mixture in sauce pan. Heat over med/high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Remove from heat. Add vanilla, mix well. Fold in bananas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pour into dish and chill.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Serve cold... over vanilla wafers with fresh whip cream on top.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yummy!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-45212855199919927352009-01-07T20:19:00.001-06:002009-01-07T20:30:31.852-06:00Gooey Pumpkin Cake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3AKvFUAJxVp50GzXuRcTOx0R6gjOwdP7clZ8ABzRzpHHkhObbFiEv47-BCAA9K1e_GpRe4xD0rp8fpBn3ho4y0XcWeh2HWUo4NRQWOU4EEa8MBwKPuKKLBbfOg3VdmrW66sl6riww-w2/s1600-h/102_0280.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3AKvFUAJxVp50GzXuRcTOx0R6gjOwdP7clZ8ABzRzpHHkhObbFiEv47-BCAA9K1e_GpRe4xD0rp8fpBn3ho4y0XcWeh2HWUo4NRQWOU4EEa8MBwKPuKKLBbfOg3VdmrW66sl6riww-w2/s400/102_0280.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288742006035650482" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">(note... you must love pumpkin to enjoy this dish!!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 box yellow cake mix</div><div style="text-align: center;">3/4 cups butter (separated)</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 eggs</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup brown sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup sugar (separated)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 small can evaporated milk</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 29 oz can pumpkin puree (not pie filling)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 to 3/4 cups crushed pecans</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pre heat oven to 350. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Grease 9x13 pan</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Get 3 bowls... just trust me this is a 3 layer cake.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Layer 1</div><div style="text-align: center;">Melt 1/2 cup butter. Dump all but 1 cup of cake mix (reserve 1 cup for a different layer). Add 1 beaten egg.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Press into bottom of pan.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Layer 2</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-size:13px;">Beat 3 eggs. Add milk, 1/2 cup sugar , 1/2 cup brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix in pumpkin. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-size:13px;">Pour on top of first layer.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-size:13px;">Layer 3</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-size:13px;">Melt 1/4 cup butter. Add sugar. Mix in remaining cake mix and pecans.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-size:13px;">Crumble on top of second layer.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-size:13px;">Bake for 1 hour.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px; font-size:13px;">Enjoy pumpkin lovers!!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-31766912467693769532009-01-07T19:57:00.000-06:002009-01-07T20:43:00.566-06:00Quinoa Casserole<div style="text-align: center;">Quinoa<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(keen-wa)</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_akS2giKOkIkDJJb2Nlu0DMlSXQZKENuA5zDdtY2IJ8I_EYSr58guZLoDFbpjf7SvMmV3qXjofLlblOGynlJcXXcZLh4PxSyQVsC1jFUbm-_6weHEzJB23jWkEIkFprIUTYYWbM7Wgu9/s320/101_2638.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288736620445498226" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Never heard of it?</div><div style="text-align: center;">That is okay.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It has only been in the US for about 15 years.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It comes from the mountains of Chile.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We love the stuff.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is not a rice or a grain, it is actually a seed.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Full of protein, calcium, and iron.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It can be made into many dishes just as rice would.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Make with apple juice and it makes a sweet breakfast.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is one of our common casseroles.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Quinoa Casserole</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0LTjKdf3TO2gqMRjtlqeR2ARE7dhfUkjXCKEvxWylIvS7XPBky_r5LE6IwwZn3Mgpab8QhuVudnCn_tho9qw9INJVYMzfQ1On3Xi0_T1cRq0keGtXy6Qd6K2R6rxO4mmgTpceYrBj9vmi/s320/101_2648.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288736628832514834" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">( I know this isn't a pretty picture of it but it is about the taste people)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cups quinoa (rinsed)</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 cups broth (we use chicken)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp cinnamon</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 block feta cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 slivered or sliced almonds</div><div style="text-align: center;">1-2 cups fresh baby spinach</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 can garbanzo beans drained</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">optional (I let Eric add these on just his dish)</div><div style="text-align: center;">dried cranberries</div><div style="text-align: center;">quartered baby tomatoes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bring broth to boil. Add seasoning. Add quinoa. Bring back to a boil and then turn off heat. Cover and let set for 30 minutes or until all the liquid is soaked up.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fluff with fork.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">**note we ALL eat this. The kids love it!! I pull Morgan out some of the quinoa before I add all the other stuff and just add some cheese (mozzarella or Parmesan).**</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-13727859050842187352009-01-06T19:34:00.001-06:002009-01-06T19:47:37.373-06:00Deep Dish Pizza<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi2qwW-NUZ-fLags3raLJNzZEDQBugDvzwoDQj6ShM7HdxfTbZf4KsyUrGM53AyOUqEbON43yGfp6mZd-bQSry0h6HNLg8AfmMSmx4ISsHuq4NOoDaGBBeuQVmW-DidJ_gAJd5Fzxi1-EH/s1600-h/102_0270.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi2qwW-NUZ-fLags3raLJNzZEDQBugDvzwoDQj6ShM7HdxfTbZf4KsyUrGM53AyOUqEbON43yGfp6mZd-bQSry0h6HNLg8AfmMSmx4ISsHuq4NOoDaGBBeuQVmW-DidJ_gAJd5Fzxi1-EH/s400/102_0270.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288359394361798642" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Don't be scared this is Eric's pizza.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Everything except the kitchen sink pizza, as we call it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I ate the <a href="http://angiescooking.blogspot.com/2009/01/omg-pasta.html">OMG Pasta</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The dough is really good!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 1/3 cup warm water</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup non-fat dry milk</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 tbs salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbs sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 cups flour (I use 1/2 whole wheat 1/2 all purpose)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 pkg dry yeast</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 tbs vegetable oil</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Grease up 3 9inch round pans with butter.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mix water, yeast, and milk and let set for 2 minutes. Add oil and mix well. Mix in dry ingredients. Knead for 10 minutes. (love my kitchenaid)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Break into 3 even pieces and roll out to fit pans.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Let rise for 1 hour.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Top with favorite toppings and bake at 475 until cheese is browned.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-67807236554660982372009-01-06T19:12:00.000-06:002009-02-10T17:10:12.331-06:00OMG Pasta!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5JHz5laF1VovGXk8C3HwkbRFVEK0gbquoip8xZLRBvBZbZ-lqj8wV0GDO2-mdzjGiToz1W0Y1UQtVBN_YZQyQaGXzGRwJqwhduJzQyxB3SttQOU5DFRmVR4uHzt5heBs4c7epRfNDlBv/s1600-h/102_0268.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5JHz5laF1VovGXk8C3HwkbRFVEK0gbquoip8xZLRBvBZbZ-lqj8wV0GDO2-mdzjGiToz1W0Y1UQtVBN_YZQyQaGXzGRwJqwhduJzQyxB3SttQOU5DFRmVR4uHzt5heBs4c7epRfNDlBv/s400/102_0268.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288354342368237042" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">OMG</span> Pasta<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is no other name for it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Spaghetti-Soto)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are some secrets to this so pay attention.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">-3 tbs butter</div><div style="text-align: center;">-3-4 cloves garlic</div><div style="text-align: center;">-1 small onion diced</div><div style="text-align: center;">-1/2 cup white wine</div><div style="text-align: center;">-Parmesan cheese</div><div style="text-align: center;">-4 cups of broth (I use <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">bouillon</span> cubes)</div><div style="text-align: center;">-1 pound broken spaghetti broken into small pieces</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In a small sauce pan heat up broth. Saute onion and garlic in butter. Add uncooked pasta. Brown. Add wine until and allow pasta to soak it up. When it is gone start adding warm broth. Allowing pasta to soak it up.... so add a cup and wait, then add another until desired tenderness.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Add cheese to taste, I just added maybe 1/4 cup.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy.</div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG0QL_fpyJEXG5Uf5kcmJMlnUdLlOLH6fk_I7Z6Om10MmpXxqDRMK34zw6AUfV0tINg1Zl_b8pu5XlbZWW1AQHhALgwYGj2Vgxqhr9z7AzEZXLxH3_WjmEtDSNF8Y_iCNLgoL27YNj_rTz/s400/102_0266.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288354328833278994" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was watching Rachael Ray this morning as she was making <a href="http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/nutty-broken-spaghetti-sotto/">Nutty Broken Spaghetti-Soto</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought it sounded intriguing. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I just don't like mushrooms, sage, or Gorgonzola. That and I am allergic to walnuts.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Other than that it sounded yummy.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think next time I will add roasted pecans or garbanzo beans (I love garbanzo beans)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">****update****</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I got a lot of emails about my wine and budget.... </div><div style="text-align: center;">for those who don't have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">walmart</span>...</div><div style="text-align: center;">click <a href="http://http//www.cheapwinecritics.com/wine-news/oak-leaf-vineyards/">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">for my northern friends it is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">walmart's</span> answer to two buck chuck!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">ALSO:</div><div style="text-align: center;">found this chicken artichoke sausage from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">walmart</span>...</div><div style="text-align: center;">tastes yummy!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is what will be for dinner once a week... it is that good!!!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-42777695356545117122009-01-01T10:49:00.001-06:002009-01-01T12:43:57.669-06:00Hot Buttered Rum<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0c775n3nyzPlXTK4AM9nUBuHVgXWE-qDKU_wM_afwThMV0C42Xdoah6kNBKGieODxXIOo4uRZqSQrs19EQMOlApdDbDD4QSmbQ7DZLVqxY3gIugrQi7X5syllmgeB-vEC9Semf4U6QvLR/s1600-h/101_2027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0c775n3nyzPlXTK4AM9nUBuHVgXWE-qDKU_wM_afwThMV0C42Xdoah6kNBKGieODxXIOo4uRZqSQrs19EQMOlApdDbDD4QSmbQ7DZLVqxY3gIugrQi7X5syllmgeB-vEC9Semf4U6QvLR/s400/101_2027.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286395024556471666" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Hot Buttered Rum</div><div style="text-align: center;">(aka hot rutterd bum)</div><div style="text-align: center;">4 cups water</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 cup butter (I used salted)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/4 tsp salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">3-4 sticks cinnamon</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/8 tsp nutmeg</div><div style="text-align: center;">2-3 cloves </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Put it all in a crockpot and cook for 1-2 hours on high...then keep it warm as you serve it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pour into cups and add:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Egg Nog (I prefer liqueured up)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Rum if your Egg Nog is virgin</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love this stuff...REALLY!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">We lit the fire pit and sat around drinking it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Annie love it too!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I caught her more than once trying to drink it up.</div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGMXT_kd3MUhf61dB_f4BX8ESCcKtFud4YVQhDzbCVx-W_goBFo2Kds0mnrZ7IIWSjTzrQC5MRYth5QhpxZvJf3GkpqdpRzol7qzNmFWxdQ05KWwhdk4bb_qnEBTOnNSsKV9C1q17_viFI/s1600-h/101_2022.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGMXT_kd3MUhf61dB_f4BX8ESCcKtFud4YVQhDzbCVx-W_goBFo2Kds0mnrZ7IIWSjTzrQC5MRYth5QhpxZvJf3GkpqdpRzol7qzNmFWxdQ05KWwhdk4bb_qnEBTOnNSsKV9C1q17_viFI/s400/101_2022.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286369120583050274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCqOCFEsXjQUpaXfxPdDn-1zpl28uZ9BJar09L2W66nWU2-M77bI-kkqhHU5rJdp01jH138-RmzkuKr8hL6ox6qI2N9r3Et8t5AnUj74hnIERVhIdhtk-S5N6-uCjY8kwzQoAPwZ9K52DV/s1600-h/102_0190.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;">(No I do not approve of my dog drinking alcohol!! I took it away the second I saw her doing it!!)</a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCqOCFEsXjQUpaXfxPdDn-1zpl28uZ9BJar09L2W66nWU2-M77bI-kkqhHU5rJdp01jH138-RmzkuKr8hL6ox6qI2N9r3Et8t5AnUj74hnIERVhIdhtk-S5N6-uCjY8kwzQoAPwZ9K52DV/s1600-h/102_0190.JPG" style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></a></span></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-23675646374353280742008-12-30T21:30:00.000-06:002009-01-06T19:48:30.388-06:00Eric's Oatmeal Crisps<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvkMe4GGNU0BV_8ShLvvCKddYYfycBJJqNvl54WNqk1NfCOIQYd6tzTSk-dElVvLslD3pDul8qEhyphenhyphenTm3FplQzgRQoF-Gfbo_h46pxMZnnuYvu-TlpA9yi4qFXsZqDiJR1gpD0oDUhKwV5/s1600-h/101_2017.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvkMe4GGNU0BV_8ShLvvCKddYYfycBJJqNvl54WNqk1NfCOIQYd6tzTSk-dElVvLslD3pDul8qEhyphenhyphenTm3FplQzgRQoF-Gfbo_h46pxMZnnuYvu-TlpA9yi4qFXsZqDiJR1gpD0oDUhKwV5/s400/101_2017.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285791755588308866" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family:'trebuchet ms';font-size:13px;"><ul style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left: 0px; "><li style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; list-style-type: none; font-weight: normal; font-size: 115%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: 17px; ">1 cup butter (softened)</li><li style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; list-style-type: none; font-weight: normal; font-size: 115%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: 17px; ">1 cup sugar</li><li style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; list-style-type: none; font-weight: normal; font-size: 115%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: 17px; ">1 cup brown sugar, packed</li><li style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; list-style-type: none; font-weight: normal; font-size: 115%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: 17px; ">1 egg</li><li style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; list-style-type: none; font-weight: normal; font-size: 115%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: 17px; ">1 cup vegetable oil</li><li style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; list-style-type: none; font-weight: normal; font-size: 115%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: 17px; ">1 teaspoon vanilla</li><li style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; list-style-type: none; font-weight: normal; font-size: 115%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: 17px; ">3 1/2 cups flour</li><li style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; list-style-type: none; font-weight: normal; font-size: 115%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: 17px; ">1 tsp baking soda</li><li style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; list-style-type: none; font-weight: normal; font-size: 115%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: 17px; ">1 tsp salt</li><li style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; list-style-type: none; font-weight: normal; font-size: 115%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: 17px; ">1 cup oats</li><li style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; list-style-type: none; font-weight: normal; font-size: 115%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: 17px; ">1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut</li><li style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; list-style-type: none; font-weight: normal; font-size: 115%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: 17px; ">1 cup corn flakes, crushed</li><li style="text-align: center;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; font: normal normal bold 100%/normal 'trebuchet ms'; list-style-type: none; font-weight: normal; font-size: 115%; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); margin-bottom: 9px; line-height: 17px; ">1/2 cup pecans chopped</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;">Preheat oven 325 degrees</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;">In mixing bowl beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;">Add egg, vanilla, and oil.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;">In separate bowl mix flour, baking soda, and salt.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;">Mix flour mixture to wet mixture.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;">Add remaining ingredients.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;">Place on un-greased cookie sheet.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;">Cook for 12 minutes.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;">Let cool for 5 minutes on pan.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;">Set on cookie rack to cool.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;">**note.... I messed up the first time. I was going to half it and didn't put enough flour...they were overly crisp and too greasy. Eric loved them that way.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;">I also ran out of corn flakes so I used Honey Bunches of Oats.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;">The girls don't like nuts....oh well!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 17px;font-size:15px;"><br /></span></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-33511464237906958452008-12-27T19:20:00.001-06:002008-12-27T19:40:19.562-06:00CHICKEN AND TORTELLINI SOUP<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqPL1OuIi7kcjs9u_oE-cvygrlNwwg4NarAdau_PUUJxwEn2g79j8DfhJQwd-8cnccOkqfEoYs8HhYzIFRsuMy-ytdcBboVHoCb6bEpxI4G8IRxlv_07GW4W2UusmY-46Vt8IfCmN2Qgxu/s1600-h/101_1975.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqPL1OuIi7kcjs9u_oE-cvygrlNwwg4NarAdau_PUUJxwEn2g79j8DfhJQwd-8cnccOkqfEoYs8HhYzIFRsuMy-ytdcBboVHoCb6bEpxI4G8IRxlv_07GW4W2UusmY-46Vt8IfCmN2Qgxu/s320/101_1975.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284645176370076594" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Chicken & Tortellini Soup<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">- 1 can cream of chicken soup</div><div style="text-align: center;">-4 cups chicken broth</div><div style="text-align: center;">-1/3 c whipping cream</div><div style="text-align: center;">- 1 1/2 c water</div><div style="text-align: center;">-1 pkg cheese tortellini (dry/fridge ready pack/or whatever)</div><div style="text-align: center;">-1 cup precooked chicken cubed</div><div style="text-align: center;">-1 handful or so of Parmesan cheese </div><div style="text-align: center;">-1/2 lb fresh or frozen spinach (we like fresh)</div><div style="text-align: center;">-1/2 cup diced onion</div><div style="text-align: center;">-2-3 cloves of fresh garlic minced </div><div style="text-align: center;">-salt & pepper to taste</div><div style="text-align: center;">-2 tbs olive oil</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">saute garlic and onion in olive oil</div><div style="text-align: center;">add broth,cream, water, soup, bring to boil</div><div style="text-align: center;">add chicken & tortellini and let simmer for 10-15 minutes (less if your tortellini is fresh, longer if dry) </div><div style="text-align: center;">add cheese and spinach</div><div style="text-align: center;">let simmer for 5 minutes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Serve with some good hot bread.</div><div><br /></div><div>Nice easy soup for one of those nights.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-88932694663592591642008-12-14T08:29:00.000-06:002008-12-14T08:45:19.153-06:00Mulled Wine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dld1-DmJZNc_oPZsMX24dP-ScVNWxxdPxPTDm1pOiteYS7lZbQKC888k0SLdibc5LNvVOFaj4987_8BNI2f3usQQyr2tOaVh6c0eyFr_AJH3pLzahCOAENpbpo2REMfX7kggXqi6jzw-/s1600-h/101_1747.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dld1-DmJZNc_oPZsMX24dP-ScVNWxxdPxPTDm1pOiteYS7lZbQKC888k0SLdibc5LNvVOFaj4987_8BNI2f3usQQyr2tOaVh6c0eyFr_AJH3pLzahCOAENpbpo2REMfX7kggXqi6jzw-/s400/101_1747.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5279654381169091762" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 13px; "><span style="font-family: arial; ">--2 bottles dry red wine </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; ">--1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 3 oranges)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; ">--2 more oranges </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; ">--3/4 cup white sugar</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; ">--1/4 tsp allspice</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; ">--1 tsp cinnamon</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; ">--6 cinnamon sticks</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; ">--6-8 whole cloves</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;">I used my 6 quart crockpot and it only filled it 1/2 way.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;">Combine wine, juice, sugar, cinnamon, and allspice in crockpot. Stir. Slice 1 orange. Add cinnamon sticks, sliced orange, and cloves. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;">Cook on low for 4 hours or high 2 hours. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;">Garnish with orange slices.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;">Drink and enjoy!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;">**I used Walmart's brand Oak leaf Cabernet Sauvignon. Even the snooty wine conniosseur had two cups.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-19876622382517865282008-11-16T11:55:00.000-06:002008-11-16T12:28:32.098-06:00Ham and Noodle Bake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC5EvCe82EIeRUHVxYfCuM8wEZN6jN53juAKngpun6Gj0GTqi92woFj1GYpNZvVDWvALTumePVAt9Xfgb0Uz1sR4HOITxDxcuj862zVv1SX4ixpDewd1L30XV8RIf9Tps4oXkMIBvkyafU/s1600-h/101_0473.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC5EvCe82EIeRUHVxYfCuM8wEZN6jN53juAKngpun6Gj0GTqi92woFj1GYpNZvVDWvALTumePVAt9Xfgb0Uz1sR4HOITxDxcuj862zVv1SX4ixpDewd1L30XV8RIf9Tps4oXkMIBvkyafU/s320/101_0473.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269320557635405890" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 36px; ">Ham and Noodle Bake</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-family:'courier new';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">from: Retro Ranch..A Roundup of Classic Cowboy Cookin'</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; font-family:'courier new';font-size:18px;"> </span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL46jaYNd2O3vQRmeMFL0eC0SDyDXDYvJWMgbhoyVFBKExhF8jbPKBnwr8I3UjIXEed9FyPGEwBY_igIqsS-mcIpbbWWp1czzZWG7bUTTPjWU0ds_gaP4WRs8o-pVcbRFUCmAsp9t66cGd/s320/100_2463.JPG" style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269320566304563346" /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; font-size: 36px; font-weight: bold;">This is one of Morgan's favoritest dishes ever!!! She ate 3 helpings of this and 2 helpings of Cesar Salad.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; font-size: 36px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">1 1/2 cups cooked ham, cubed </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; font-weight: bold;">1/4 cup onion, chopped</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; font-weight: bold;">1/8 tsp thyme (i don't like thyme... i omit this)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; font-weight: bold;">2 tbs butter</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; font-weight: bold;">1 can cream of chicken soup</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; font-weight: bold;">3/4 cup of water</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; font-weight: bold;">1/4 tsp pepper</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; font-weight: bold;">1 package of penne noodles (the recipe calls for only 2 cups, but we use the entire package)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; font-weight: bold;">1 cup cooked green beans (ok...i just use a can of french style drained)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; font-weight: bold;">1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese ( or a little more)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'courier new'; font-weight: bold;">Preheat oven to 350. Cook the noodles according to package. Drain and set aside. In pot brown ham with butter, onion, and thyme (if you are using it). Add the remaining ingredients, except the cheese. Stir until combined and pour into a casserole dish, top with cheese. Bake 350 for 30 minutes. Not a baked cheese person... bake then top with cheese and place back in oven until cheese melts.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-53352654114746017062008-11-12T20:17:00.000-06:002008-11-12T20:31:04.237-06:00Whole Wheat Pizza<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Yummy!!!</span><div>I don't know what else to say about that!!!!<br /><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbPmuvWNsDT3z0iBgS56JzKM1WWCyLttUDIvSefMD3yNW1PhcHmYw39yOLrBVwLO-dN1wYEXvTA9teVAmy2xgdU_MXTtNyPQZtfXPI3Y9f6nc3JmDrPKZSNS1x5400QhG3WiXRChr0EIw/s400/101_1341.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267961448578212770" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4maRq_htgdEPlJYFI7w2QFT8WG4NVrMjK22MmHCtrYp1e9Yi8lwmrQ5zQP5LSN3BRdBKdn6unNcCArGo-QDCP4-9mwUnizB6JYYp1wC7u6LuCGCKN0pcRE6SVdokz3Vmg2oxINkTR9Fw6/s400/101_1340.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267961432206654338" /></div><div><br /></div><div>2 3/4 cups whole wheat flour</div><div>1 package of active dry yeast</div><div>1 cup warm water</div><div>2 tsp salt</div><div>1 tbs sugar</div><div>2 tbs olive oil</div><div><br /></div><div>Add yeast to water, let set. Mix dry ingredients. Add olive oil then yeast mixture. Knead for about 5 minutes. Let rise for 30 minutes. Roll out and add toppings. Bake 450 for 15 minutes or until cheese browns.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tips:</div><div>Use fresh <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mozzarella</span>. Get a good tomato sauce. Don't overdo the sauce. Put veggie toppings on before cheese, they will stay soft. Broil pepperoni before adding for that crispness.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">Angie's favorite toppings: Fresh Basil and Onions</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 255, 51);">Chloe's favorite toppings: LOTS of Pepperoni and crushed red pepper</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Morgan's favorite toppings: No sauce, light on the cheese, and a few <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">pepperonis</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Eric's favorite toppings: The entire fridge with extra cheese.... kinda kidding. Add tons of veggies, like bell peppers, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">asparagus</span>, onion, basil, tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach. </span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663769683492579628.post-58422256598967010492008-11-10T20:36:00.000-06:002008-11-12T21:56:46.788-06:00Eric's Barley Chili<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbbxZgrgc-go6YBHVRoxKa04XAEBMxi61JnXluCcd-1RRj0LYzSFTbdfrz9jGfkY1UiXyGGl7_C5gKaLg9o1esrBOPyr2GIwwrQ44hHd91l6P0Ll75P5s29pGDmu4yl8CNI6chiVHLAAR/s1600-h/barley.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbbxZgrgc-go6YBHVRoxKa04XAEBMxi61JnXluCcd-1RRj0LYzSFTbdfrz9jGfkY1UiXyGGl7_C5gKaLg9o1esrBOPyr2GIwwrQ44hHd91l6P0Ll75P5s29pGDmu4yl8CNI6chiVHLAAR/s200/barley.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267985574033855458" /></a><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">***This is Eric Thick***</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><br /></span></div><div><ul><li style="text-align: left;">1 32 oz container chicken broth<br /></li><li style="text-align: left;">1 lb ground turkey<br /></li><li style="text-align: left;">1 1/2 cups barley </li><li style="text-align: left;">4 cups water</li><li style="text-align: left;">1 can black beans, drained and rinsed</li><li style="text-align: left;">1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed</li><li style="text-align: left;">1 can of corn, don't drain</li><li style="text-align: left;">1 can diced tomatoes with juice(I like the seasoned kind... if you like it spicy use Rotel)</li><li style="text-align: left;">2 cans tomato sauce</li><li style="text-align: left;">2 tbs chili powder</li><li style="text-align: left;">1 tbs garlic powder</li><li style="text-align: left;">1/2- 1 onion diced</li><li style="text-align: left;">salt and pepper to taste</li><li style="text-align: left;">cayenne pepper to taste</li></ul><div style="text-align: left;">In pot brown turkey with onion. Add water, chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasoning and barley. Bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 30-45 minutes. (make your cornbread while you wait) Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for another 5 minutes, and fuss with the seasoning to your liking. Serve.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Notes... I know that it sounds like a lot of liquids. The barley soaks it up.</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com