This is such a yummy southern comfort dish. As the weather starts cooling down its the perfect dinner.
1 lb Hamburger Meat
1 can whole kernel corn
1 can kidney beans
1 can tomato soup
4 oz cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp minced onion
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 can of biscuits (I make my own)
Brown meat and drain. Mix rest of ingredients together (except biscuits) and put in a casserole dish. Put biscuits on top and bake 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. (My recipe calls to dip the biscuits in butter but you can definitely omit that for health reasons)
Instead I make my own drop biscuits, here's a recipe i really like
2 cups all purpose flour
1 TBSP sugar
3tsps baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup milk (can do part sour cream rest milk)
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening using pastry blender or criss-crossing 2 knives until mixture looks like fine crumbs. stir in milk until dough leaves side of bowl
Then just drop about 8-12 (depending on what size you want) spoon fulls of biscuit on top of the casserole and bake about 15 minutes or until biscuits are cooked, YUMMY!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Bran Muffins
Our Mom always made these growing up and they are so yummy and healthy. I just made them yesterday and was reminded of why I love them so much!
All bran muffins
3 C. Sugar
1 C. oil
1 qt Buttermilk
4 Eggs (beaten)
2C. Boiling water
2C. Nabisco 100%bran or bran buds
5tsp. Soda
1 tsp Salt
5 C. flour
4 C. kellogs all bran
Pour boiling water over 100%bran. In a separate bowl, beat oil and sugar. Add Buttermilk,eggs. and hot bran. Add flour, soda, and salt. Add all bran mix well. Bake 15 or so minutes @ 400 degrees ( I bake around 380 degrees in my oven)
All bran muffins
3 C. Sugar
1 C. oil
1 qt Buttermilk
4 Eggs (beaten)
2C. Boiling water
2C. Nabisco 100%bran or bran buds
5tsp. Soda
1 tsp Salt
5 C. flour
4 C. kellogs all bran
Pour boiling water over 100%bran. In a separate bowl, beat oil and sugar. Add Buttermilk,eggs. and hot bran. Add flour, soda, and salt. Add all bran mix well. Bake 15 or so minutes @ 400 degrees ( I bake around 380 degrees in my oven)
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Healthy Mozzarella Sticks
My friend Dyan made these for us Super Bowl Sunday and we love them. We make them all the time! They are baked instead of fried but I promise they are still SO yummy!
16 mozzarella sticks (a.k.a. string cheese)
1/8 cup flour
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 TBS oregano
2 eggs
1 TBS water
Marinara sauce for dipping
1. Mix eggs and water together
2. Mix dry ingredients together
3. Foil line a baking sheet
4. Coat cheese stick with egg
5. Coat with crumb mixture (make sure to get the ends and everything)
6. Place on cookie sheet
7. Place in freezer and let set for a bit (at least 30 minutes but you could do hours too)
8. Do a second coating of the egg and then crumbs
9. Bake at 400 for about 10 minutes--but check starting at 6 minutes to make sure they're not oozing out)
Eat them while still warm but if the cheese hardens throw them in the microwave for 5-10 seconds and cheese will melt again.
16 mozzarella sticks (a.k.a. string cheese)
1/8 cup flour
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 TBS oregano
2 eggs
1 TBS water
Marinara sauce for dipping
1. Mix eggs and water together
2. Mix dry ingredients together
3. Foil line a baking sheet
4. Coat cheese stick with egg
5. Coat with crumb mixture (make sure to get the ends and everything)
6. Place on cookie sheet
7. Place in freezer and let set for a bit (at least 30 minutes but you could do hours too)
8. Do a second coating of the egg and then crumbs
9. Bake at 400 for about 10 minutes--but check starting at 6 minutes to make sure they're not oozing out)
Eat them while still warm but if the cheese hardens throw them in the microwave for 5-10 seconds and cheese will melt again.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Granola bars
My friend Meghan introduced me to this recipe. I made them a couple days ago and they are so yummy! They taste like a dessert and I love that they use oatmeal, wheat germ and whole wheat flour.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups rolled oats
1/2cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup raisins (I did 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chocolate chips)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup honey
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. Mix well using your hands. Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 18-20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. Cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups rolled oats
1/2cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup raisins (I did 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chocolate chips)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup honey
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. Mix well using your hands. Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 18-20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. Cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Citrus Summer Chicken
This is a great and easy Marinade for Chicken, and It is Citrus base so it is perfect for Summer!
Ingredients:
1 Lemon
1 Lime
1 Orange
2 Tbl Olive oil
2 Green Onion
2 Tbl Honey
Salt and Pepper
Preparation:
Zest the Lemon, Lime, and Orange into a bowl and then squeeze the juice from the 3 fruits and add it to the zest. Add Olive Oil, and Honey to the bowl and mix well. Chop the Green Onion and add it as well, mixing the entire mixture well. Season Chicken Breasts with Salt and Pepper and put Marinade over them in either a Ziploc or a glass dish. Marinade in the fridge for 2-4 hours, taking Chicken out 20 min prior to grilling. Grill the Chicken and Serve! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1 Lemon
1 Lime
1 Orange
2 Tbl Olive oil
2 Green Onion
2 Tbl Honey
Salt and Pepper
Preparation:
Zest the Lemon, Lime, and Orange into a bowl and then squeeze the juice from the 3 fruits and add it to the zest. Add Olive Oil, and Honey to the bowl and mix well. Chop the Green Onion and add it as well, mixing the entire mixture well. Season Chicken Breasts with Salt and Pepper and put Marinade over them in either a Ziploc or a glass dish. Marinade in the fridge for 2-4 hours, taking Chicken out 20 min prior to grilling. Grill the Chicken and Serve! Enjoy!
Saturday, June 28, 2008
LITTLE THIMBLES SCIUE SCIUE (SHWEE-SHWEE)
This is my friend Chelsea's Recipe and it is so easy and delicious! I added Sauted Shrimp also for a little protein, grilled Chicken would be great too!
Ingredients:
1½ c ditalini pasta (I used Wheat Penne because that is what I had in the pantry, any would do)
¼ c good extra-virgin olive oil
2 t minced garlic (use fresh in a garlic press)
Plum tomatoes, chopped (I used a generous handful because I like tomatoes, use however many you like)
6 oz shredded (not grated) parmesaen cheese (I used a mix of Romano, Parmesean, and Mozzerella)
8 large fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1 can of whole black olives
salt to taste
Preparation:
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook abut 8 minutes, al dente. Drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes & olives & saute until heated through. Add the cooked pasta. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the cheese and basil and toss to coat.
Ingredients:
1½ c ditalini pasta (I used Wheat Penne because that is what I had in the pantry, any would do)
¼ c good extra-virgin olive oil
2 t minced garlic (use fresh in a garlic press)
Plum tomatoes, chopped (I used a generous handful because I like tomatoes, use however many you like)
6 oz shredded (not grated) parmesaen cheese (I used a mix of Romano, Parmesean, and Mozzerella)
8 large fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1 can of whole black olives
salt to taste
Preparation:
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook abut 8 minutes, al dente. Drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes & olives & saute until heated through. Add the cooked pasta. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the cheese and basil and toss to coat.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Fruit Salsa
This is so good! I got this recipe from my mom & every time I make it some one always asks for the recipe. Try it, you will LOVE it!
2 apples peeled, chopped (gala, granny smith, braeburn-you want the crispy ones)
2 kiwis peeled, chopped
1 cup strawberries, chopped
1 orange (you only use the juice from the orange & grade 1 tsp of the rind)
Combine all the above ingredients in a bowl.
*When you chop all the fruit, do not use a blender or food processor. I use a fruit/veggie chopper.
When all mixed together in your bowl add:
1 T. apple jelly
2 T. brown sugar
Serve with cinnamon chips. I buy my cinnamon chips at Food City, they also carry them at some bakeries.
2 apples peeled, chopped (gala, granny smith, braeburn-you want the crispy ones)
2 kiwis peeled, chopped
1 cup strawberries, chopped
1 orange (you only use the juice from the orange & grade 1 tsp of the rind)
Combine all the above ingredients in a bowl.
*When you chop all the fruit, do not use a blender or food processor. I use a fruit/veggie chopper.
When all mixed together in your bowl add:
1 T. apple jelly
2 T. brown sugar
Serve with cinnamon chips. I buy my cinnamon chips at Food City, they also carry them at some bakeries.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Sprinkles Frosting Recipe
This was Stephanie's request. Katie posted this on her blog a long time ago and I just love this recipe. This is the ONLY chocolate frosting recipe I use now. Thanks Katie you seem to always know great recipes.
Sprinkles chocolate frosting:
6 oz. butter
pinch of salt
2 1/2 c. confectioner's sugar, sifted
1/4 tea. vanilla extract
3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
Beat butter and salt in stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed, gradually add the sugar, until incorporated, stopping the mixer to occasionally scrape the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla and chocolate, mix until combined, careful not to over mix and incorporate too much air.
I have never made this one I am a total chocolate fan but I can only assume it is every bit as good as the chocolate. Let me know what you think!
Cream cheese frosting recipe.
8 oz cream cheese4 oz butter
3 3/4 c. confectioner's sugar, sifted
1/2 tea. vanilla extract
1/8 tea. salt
Cream the butter, cheese and salt in a stand mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar until incorporated, then add the vanilla.
Sprinkles chocolate frosting:
6 oz. butter
pinch of salt
2 1/2 c. confectioner's sugar, sifted
1/4 tea. vanilla extract
3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled
Beat butter and salt in stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed, gradually add the sugar, until incorporated, stopping the mixer to occasionally scrape the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla and chocolate, mix until combined, careful not to over mix and incorporate too much air.
I have never made this one I am a total chocolate fan but I can only assume it is every bit as good as the chocolate. Let me know what you think!
Cream cheese frosting recipe.
8 oz cream cheese4 oz butter
3 3/4 c. confectioner's sugar, sifted
1/2 tea. vanilla extract
1/8 tea. salt
Cream the butter, cheese and salt in a stand mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the sugar until incorporated, then add the vanilla.
Spaghettie Pie
This is one of my favorite recipes. It works great when I know I am going to have a busy afternoon. I can make it in the morning and then put it in the fridge until dinner time. If it sat in the fridge all day then I cook it longer then 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
6oz Spaghetti 1/2 lb Ground Beef
2 Beaten Eggs 1/2 onion diced
2 TB Butter 1 Jar Spaghetti Sauce
1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese
1 cup Shredded Cheese
1 cup Cottage Cheese or Ricotta Cheese
Cook Spaghetti and drain. Stir in Butter, beaten eggs and Parmesan cheese. Form mixture into a 10 inch pie plate pushing noodles around the pie plate form(crust like). Spread cottage cheese or ricotta cheese on noodles. Cook onions and ground beef, add to spaghetti sauce. Spoon over cottage cheese or ricotta cheese and noodle. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 5 to 10 minutes more(until cheese melts).
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
6oz Spaghetti 1/2 lb Ground Beef
2 Beaten Eggs 1/2 onion diced
2 TB Butter 1 Jar Spaghetti Sauce
1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese
1 cup Shredded Cheese
1 cup Cottage Cheese or Ricotta Cheese
Cook Spaghetti and drain. Stir in Butter, beaten eggs and Parmesan cheese. Form mixture into a 10 inch pie plate pushing noodles around the pie plate form(crust like). Spread cottage cheese or ricotta cheese on noodles. Cook onions and ground beef, add to spaghetti sauce. Spoon over cottage cheese or ricotta cheese and noodle. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 5 to 10 minutes more(until cheese melts).
Blender Whole Wheat Pancakes!
These are some of my favorite pancakes. It's great because you don't have to grind the wheat first the blender takes care of it for you. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
Blend 1 cup white wheat and
1 cup milk on high for 4 minutes
Then add
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup oil (I use olive oil)
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
Blend for 3 minutes
Pour on hot griddle and serve.
Blend 1 cup white wheat and
1 cup milk on high for 4 minutes
Then add
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup oil (I use olive oil)
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
Blend for 3 minutes
Pour on hot griddle and serve.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Salsa
At our house Mexican food is our favorite. I love making homemade salsa. My sister Lauren made this recipe and we all loved it so I took it to a party and it was a hit again. I Hope you enjoy!
Fresh Salsa
Ingredients
2-3 jalapeno chile peppers (depending on how spicy you like it)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
2 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 lime Squeezed
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place jalapeno chile peppers on a medium baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until roasted. Remove from heat and chop off stems.
Place jalapeno chile peppers, garlic, onion, white sugar, salt, ground cumin and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers in a blender or food processor. Chop using the pulse setting for a few seconds. Mix in whole peeled tomatoes. Chop using the pulse setting to attain desired consistency. Transfer to a medium bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Fresh Salsa
Ingredients
2-3 jalapeno chile peppers (depending on how spicy you like it)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
2 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 lime Squeezed
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place jalapeno chile peppers on a medium baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until roasted. Remove from heat and chop off stems.
Place jalapeno chile peppers, garlic, onion, white sugar, salt, ground cumin and diced tomatoes with green chile peppers in a blender or food processor. Chop using the pulse setting for a few seconds. Mix in whole peeled tomatoes. Chop using the pulse setting to attain desired consistency. Transfer to a medium bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Soft Sugar Cookies
What is a Valentines Day with out heart shaped sugar cookies? Every year I like to make some & give them out to our family. My favorite sugar cookies are thick, soft ones. Here is my best sugar cookie & frosting recipe.
Soft Sugar Cookies
Sift together:
6 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp salt
Put in beater bowl & blend:
1 c shortening
2 c sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
Then add: 2 c sour cream (1 16 oz tub)
Add sifted flour to above mixture & mix until well blended. Roll out on a slightly floured surface to 1/4 in thickness. Place on a greased cookie sheet & cook for 7 min at 350, or until edges are golden brown.
Frosting
1/3 c soft butter
3 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 Tbsp white Karo syrup
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
3 T cream or milk
Mix together & dye your favorite color.
Soft Sugar Cookies
Sift together:
6 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp salt
Put in beater bowl & blend:
1 c shortening
2 c sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
Then add: 2 c sour cream (1 16 oz tub)
Add sifted flour to above mixture & mix until well blended. Roll out on a slightly floured surface to 1/4 in thickness. Place on a greased cookie sheet & cook for 7 min at 350, or until edges are golden brown.
Frosting
1/3 c soft butter
3 c. powdered sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 Tbsp white Karo syrup
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
3 T cream or milk
Mix together & dye your favorite color.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
Thanks to my good friend Autumn, I have this recipe and I love it. I have been making it for a few years now and it never fails to be one of my favorites!!!
1 1/4 C flour
1/2 C softened margarine/butter
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1 C oats
1/2 C sugar
1 C coconut
1/2 C brown sugar
Chocolate Chips (optional)
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt into a bowl. Add sugars, margarine, egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in oats and coconut and optional chocolate chips. Shape to form 1 inch balls. Bake at 350' for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 2 dozen
1 1/4 C flour
1/2 C softened margarine/butter
1 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1 C oats
1/2 C sugar
1 C coconut
1/2 C brown sugar
Chocolate Chips (optional)
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt into a bowl. Add sugars, margarine, egg and vanilla. Beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in oats and coconut and optional chocolate chips. Shape to form 1 inch balls. Bake at 350' for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 2 dozen
Monday, January 21, 2008
Granola
I love this granola recipe, it is so yummy in yogurt in milk or just by itself!
6 cups oats (rolled or quick)
1/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Raisins or other dried fruit (craisins)
1 cup Coconut
1 Cup Chopped Nuts
1/3 Cup Sesame Seed ( I use flax seed instead)
Mix everything except the raisins and dried fruit and coat with the following
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
1/3 Cup Honey
2 tsp vanilla
Spread on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Add Raisins and other dried fruit and bake 5 minutes more.
I always half the recipe because it makes a lot. I have also make adjustments based on my preferences. I add more coconut, sunflower seeds and raisins then it calls for but you can make it to your liking!
6 cups oats (rolled or quick)
1/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Raisins or other dried fruit (craisins)
1 cup Coconut
1 Cup Chopped Nuts
1/3 Cup Sesame Seed ( I use flax seed instead)
Mix everything except the raisins and dried fruit and coat with the following
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
1/3 Cup Honey
2 tsp vanilla
Spread on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Add Raisins and other dried fruit and bake 5 minutes more.
I always half the recipe because it makes a lot. I have also make adjustments based on my preferences. I add more coconut, sunflower seeds and raisins then it calls for but you can make it to your liking!
Friday, January 4, 2008
Florentine Shells
This is a Pampered Chef Recipe that is so easy and just delicious! It is meatless, so it is budget friendly and great when you are making dinner for many...
- 18 jumbo pasta shells (I use Barilla brand)
- 1 container (15 ounces) part skim Ricotta
- 1 package frozen spinach chopped, thawed, and drained and squeezed dry
- 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
- 3/4 cup half and half (divided)
- 1 garlic clove pressed
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 28 oz. jar of spaghetti sauce
- Preheat oven to 350, cook pasta according to directions, drain, then drizzle with Olive oil so the shells don't stick
- Mix ricotta, spinach, 1&1/2 cups of Italian cheese, 1/4 cup of Parmesan, and 1/4 cup of half and half. Press in garlic and seasonings. Mix well.
- In another bowl whisk the rest of spaghetti sauce with remaining half and half. Pour some of sauce mix on bottom of cooking pan. Fill each shell with ricotta mixture (one scoop) I usually use my cookie dropper. Arrange filled shells in baking pan. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce.
- Cover with foil, bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil, top dish with remaining 1/2 cup of Italian cheese. Bake uncovered an additional 5 min. Let cool for 10 min. before serving.
- Serve with crusty bread and asparagus. Enjoy!
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