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WOW Chicken Enchiladas

2008-02-02T11:00:00.000-06:00

12 chicken tenderloin pieces
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
8 oz. sour cream
2 1lb. pkg Monterrey cheese (I like the kind with jalapenos), shredded
1 can chopped green chilies
8 green onions, chopped
1 can cream of onion soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup picante sauce
12 regular size flour tortillas

Boil chicken tenders in water until done. Let cool. In a small bowl mix both soups and picante sauce. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, 1 pkg. cheese, sour cream, green chilies, and green onions. Shred chicken by hand or in a food processor. ( I use the processor!) Add the chicken to the cheese mixture. Put half of the soup mixture in the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish. Heat tortillas in microwave to soften. Spread 4 tablespoons of the cheese mixture in the tortillas, and roll up. Put the seem down. Repeat until all 12 tortillas are filled. Pour the second half of the soup mixture over the enchiladas. Spread second package of Monterrey cheese over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Enjoy! Yes, the taste wow you!

This recipe was given to me by Amanda Dobbins! Julie H

Banana Cake

2008-02-02T10:51:00.000-06:00

Cake

1/2 cup butter
2 Cups sugar
3 eggs
4 ripe bananas smashed
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
pinch salt

Combine first 5 ingredients, then add dry ingredients. Pour batter in a greased cookie sheet pan
Bake on 350 for 30 min...my over cooks fast so it may take longer.

Icing

1/2 cup butter
1 package cream cheese
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla

Mix together...ice the cake when cool.

This is a large cake. you can actually cut it in half after you ice it and freeze the other half.
It is better after it thaws out.

Kristi M

BBQ Weenies

2008-02-02T10:46:00.000-06:00

1 package of Lil' Smokies
1 package of thinly sliced bacon
1 cup of brown sugar

Cut bacon in 1/2 inch pieces, wrap smokies with bacon, place on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes they are great and tasty...

Julie H

Ramen Slaw

2008-02-02T10:38:00.000-06:00

1 lg bag slaw or cabbage mix
2 ramen noodle pkgs (chkn)
1 pkg almonds (slivered)
1 cup oil
4 tbsp sugar
6 tbsp vinegar
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp salt

Roast almonds. Add almonds to cabbage. Add crushed up ramen noodles (keep the seasoning packages). Combine together Oil, sugar, vinegar, both seasoning packages, sugar and salt. Mix cabbage mixture and oil mixture together. Let sit overnight.

Kristi M

Pizza Bread

2008-02-02T10:31:00.000-06:00

1 loaf of bread
1 stick of butter, melted
1 small can of chopped olives
4 oz. shredded mozzarella
3/4 cup mayo
4-5 chopped green onions

Mix all ingredients except bread. Cut loaf in half. Spread mixture over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cut in slices and serve warm!

Julie H

King Ranch Chicken

2007-11-24T22:04:00.000-06:00

1 can Cream of Chicken
1 can Cream of Mushroom
I jar cheese whiz
1 cup chicken broth
1 can Rotel
2 cups cheddar cheese
3-4 cooked chicken breasts cut up into cubes
Tortilla Chips

Cook the first 5 ingredients until smooth and creamy. Lightly spray a casserole dish and layer the following:

Crushed up tortilla chips
Chicken
Sauce
Cheddar cheese
Keep layering until out of everything - normally 2 layers if you are using a 9x13 casserole dish.
Cook at 350 for 30 minutes or until cheese on tops starts to bubble.

This is a great dish to make ahead of time and take to parties. Extra yummy the next day.

Kristi H

Peach Cobbler

2007-11-24T21:50:00.000-06:00

1 cup flour (Self Rising)
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1 stick butter
1 24 oz. can peaches

Mix Flour, Sugar & Milk together, Melt Butter in baking dish, pour Flour mixture over this, then pour Peaches over the top of Flour mixture. Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees. This is a easy, easy recipe and delicious hot with ice cream.

Angie K

Black Bean Dip

2007-11-24T21:27:00.000-06:00

2 Cans Black Beans
1 Large can black olives (chopped)
¼ cup red salsa
¼ cup green salsa verde (green)
1 small onion (chopped)(this can be omitted or cut down to half)
1 Small bell pepper(chopped)
1 Jalapeño(chopped) (optional)
1 Small red pepper(chopped) (optional)
1 Tsp. Cayenne pepper
1 tsp Cumin

Combine all ingredients. I use a food processor to chop ingredients. Best to set at least overnight. Onion is really strong, if you eat it right away. Serve with Mission Chips from Wal-Mart or whatever kind of tortilla chips you can find.

Kristi M

Broccoli Casserole

2007-11-17T22:45:00.000-06:00

2 bunches fresh broccoli
1 can crm of mushroom soup
1/2 cup mayo
1 egg, beaten
1 cup + 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup Ritz Crackers

Cook broccoli until soft in a saucepan, covered with water. Drain, cool and cut into bite size pieces. Mix soup, mayo, egg and 1 cup cheese. Fold in broccoli pieces. Pour into buttered 8x8 pan or casserole dish. Top with Ritz crackers. Bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese on top. Return to oven until cheese is melted, approx 5 minutes.

This is definitely our Holiday side dish no matter what the main course.

Terri C

4 Layer Lemon Torte

2007-11-17T22:35:00.000-06:00

First Layer
1 cup flour
1 stick softened butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Mix like pie crust pat into 13x9 pan and bake at 350 for 15 minutes - cool

Second Layer
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 lb. cream cheese softned
1/2 container Cool Whip (12 oz tub)

Mix together and spread over crust

Third Layer
Mix 3 cups milk with 2 pkgs small instant lemon pudding. Beat with mixer and pour over cream cheese layer

Fourth Layer
Top with remaining cool whip and chill

Kristi H

Old Fashioned Hot Water Cornbread

2007-11-17T22:09:00.000-06:00

2 cups cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp cooking oil
1 1/2 cups hot water

Blend hot boiling water well with cornmeal, flour, salt and cooking oil. Use a tablespoon to roll or make patties in hands. Heat 1/4 cup of cooking oil in a small or medium size skillet.
Serves 8 or 10.

This recipe was given to my by my mother. It is very good!

Derrick B

Red Lobster Bisquits

2007-11-15T20:05:00.000-06:00

4 Cups Bisquick
8 oz. Sour Cream
2 Cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 Cup Sprite
Garlic & Melted Butter

Mix the first 4 ingredients. Spoon into medium muffin pans & bake at 300 degrees until brown. Once you have taken out of the oven brush the tops with the melted garlic and butter.

I promise you these biscuits taste just like the ones at Red Lobster, you won't be disappointed.

Angie K

Pumpkin Cake Roll

2007-11-14T21:15:00.000-06:00

3 eggs
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup pumpkin
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar

FILLING:

1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 tsp vanilla extract
Additional confectioners' sugar, optional

In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs; gradually beat in sugar. Add pumpkin & mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda & cinnamon; add to pumpkin mixture & mix well. Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease & flour the paper. Spread batter evenly into pan. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired. Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Unroll cake; spread filling evenly over cake to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up again. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Yield: 10 servings.

Cathy H

Spinach Cheese Bake

2007-11-14T18:44:00.000-06:00

3 tbsp Butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
8 oz. Velveeta, shredded
1 pkg (10 oz) frzn chopped spinach, thawed & drained
1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp pepper

In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter; blend in flour until smooth. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Gradually stir in milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add spinach, bread crumbs, eggs and seasonings; mix well.
Spoon into an ungreased 1 1/2 qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 45 to 50 min. or until lightly browned.

(for the soft bread crumbs, I used bread cut up into very small squares)

This dish is kind of like a soufle, for the spinach lover!!

Pam T

Chow Mein Noodle Candy

2007-11-13T19:03:00.000-06:00

Mix together in a large bowl:
1 (3oz) can chow mein noodles
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup cocktail peanuts

Stir together and melt in a double boiler until smooth and creamy
1 pkg butterscotch morsels
1/2 cup peanut butter

Immediately pour peanut butter mixture over noodle mixture. Stir and coat dry ingredients. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Chill

My father has always made these at Christmas time to go along with the Christmas fudge that mom makes. These are fun looking candies that are really yummy and light feeling.

Kristi H

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake

2007-11-10T21:22:00.000-06:00

Cake:

1 (18 1/4-ounce) pkg yellow cake mix
1 egg
8 tbsp butter, melted

Filling:

(8-ounce) pkg cream cheese, softened
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
8 tbsp butter, melted
1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well with an electric mixer. Pat the mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 13 by 9-inch baking pan.
To make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter, and beat together. Next, add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mix well. Spread pumpkin mixture over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to overbake as the center should be a little gooey.
Serve with fresh whipped cream.

This is a variation from Paula Deen's Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. Definitely delicious!!

Terri C

Banana Caramel Pie

2007-11-10T21:06:00.000-06:00

4 Banana’s Sliced
2 Cans Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 Deep Pie Shell Crust
1 Small Container Cool Whip

Boil Condensed Milk in Cans for 3 hours, once milk has been boiled, let set for about 5 minutes. When milk is boiling go ahead and bake your pie crust till golden brown. Open cans of boiled milk, which is now your caramel, pour into a bowl, with a whisk mix till caramel is creamy.
Spoon out a layer of Caramel into bottom if pie crust, then add a layer of bananas and repeat layers. Make sure your last layer is Caramel. After all layers are repeated set and cool, the trick to this recipe is to place in refrigerator without a cover and no Cool Whip, let set overnight. Top with Cool Whip…

I promise this is the easy pie in the world and everybody will be impressed. This pie will cost you about $7.00 to make and if you buy at a Bakery about $40.00, so impress your friends and family with this great and delicious recipe.

** Hint make sure your water is boiling and never stops boiling to do this, keep hot running water in your Coffee Pot, when water starts boiling down pour hot water over cans ** THIS IS THE ONLY DIFFICULT PROCESS TO MAKING THIS PIE.

Angie K

Chicken Divine

2007-11-10T21:00:00.000-06:00

2 pkgs of frzn broccoli or 1 bunch of fresh broccoli
6 chicken breasts, cooked, boned and sliced (or boneless skinless)
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup of mayonnaise
3 tsp lemon juice
3/4 tsp lemon juice
3/4 tsp curry powder
1 cup shredded sharp American Cheese
1/2 cup toasted bread crumbs
1 tbsp butter, or margarine melted
garlic powder
generous dash of cayenne pepper

Cook broccoli and drain, arrange in a greased baking dish. Place the chicken on top. Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder. Mix the soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, and cayenne together and pour over chicken. Sprinkle with cheese. Combine bread crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle on top of cheese. Bake 350 oven thirty minutes or until thoroughly heated. This is also great served over rice.

Derrick B

Chocolate Sheet Cake

2007-11-10T20:48:00.000-06:00

2 Cups Flour (Plain Flour)
2 Cups Sugar
1 Stick Butter
½ Cup Crisco
4 Tbsp Cocoa
1 Cup Water
1 Tsp Baking Soda
1 Tbsp Vanilla
½ Tsp Cinnamon
½ Cup Buttermilk
2 Eggs
¼ Tsp Salt

Mix together 1st 2 ingredients(Flour & Sugar) set aside, then bring to a boil the next 4 ingredients, pour over the flour & sugar mixture, beat well, once all ingredients have been mixed pour into a welled greased, not floured Jelly Roll Pan, bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Icing

4 Tbsp Cocoa
1 Stick Butter
5 Tbps Milk
1 Box Powdered Sugar (Sifted)
1 Tsp Vanilla
2 Cups Chopped Pecans

Bring 1st 3 ingredients to a boil, pour over powdered sugar & beat until smooth, add vanilla and nuts, spread over cake. Cake doesn’t need to be totally cool.

I love this Cake and you will too!!!!!!

Angie K

Cheesecake Sopapilla

2007-10-13T18:26:00.000-05:00

2 pkgs crescent rolls
1 1/2 cups sugar
2- 8oz pkgs cream cheese, softened
3/4 stick butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla
cinnamon, to taste

Grease a 9x13 pan. Unroll 1 pkg of crescent rolls. Spread out in bottom of pan. Mix 1 cup sugar, cream cheese and vanilla. Spread over rolls. Unroll second pkg of rolls and place on top of cream cheese mixture. Mix melted butter with 1/2 cup sugar. Spread over top. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Julie H

Goulash

2007-10-13T18:05:00.000-05:00

3 lbs ground beef
2 lg onions, chopped
3 cups water
1 can tomato sauce
2 cans petite diced tomatoes
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tbsp italian seasoning
3 bay leaves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp seasoning salt
2 cups elbow macaroni

In a dutch oven saute meat. Drain. Meanwhile, add 2 tbsp olive oil and saute onions for 5 minutes, adding garlic for the last minute. Add water, tomato sauce, tomatoes, italian seasoning bay leaves, soy sauce, seasoning salt & drained meat. Stir well. Place lid on pot & cook for 25 minutes. Add macaroni stir well & simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes. Remove bay leaves and serve. Enjoy!

Terri C

Bacon Wraps

2007-10-13T17:01:00.000-05:00

Butter Wafers (Crackers)
2 pkgs Bacon
Parmesan Cheese

Wrap uncooked bacon around cracker, cook @ 380 till bacon is done. Immediately out of oven roll in cheese then cool.

This is great with your favorite cocktail or just to munch on……

Angie K

White Chocolate Rasberry Cheesecake

2007-10-13T16:40:00.000-05:00

1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
3 tbsp white sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 (10 oz) pkg frozen raspberries
2 tbsp white sugar
2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 cups white chocolate chips
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

In a medium bowl, mix together cookie crumbs, 3 tbsp sugar, & melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. In a saucepan, combine raspberries, 2 tbsp sugar, cornstarch, & water. Bring to boil, & continue boiling 5 minutes, or until sauce is thick. Strain sauce through a mesh strainer to remove seeds. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a metal bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt white chocolate chips with half-and-half, stirring occasionally until smooth. In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese & 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Blend in vanilla & melted white chocolate. Pour half of batter over crust. Spoon 3 tablespoons raspberry sauce over batter. Pour remaining cheesecake batter into pan, & again spoon 3 tbsp raspberry sauce over the top. Swirl batter with the tip of a knife to create a marbled effect. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until filling is set. Cool, cover with plastic wrap, & refrigerate for 8 hours before removing from pan. Serve with remaining raspberry sauce.

Pam T

15 Minute Sassy-Saucy Chicken

2007-09-30T21:39:00.000-05:00

4 reg sized boneless-skinless chicken breast
1 med white onion, cut to keep rings
1 green pepper, cut large slices
2 tbsp. veggie or olive oil
6 oz. cream cheese, softened (i used the reduced fat)
3/4 cup of chicken broth
1-2 small cloves of garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Wash chicken and cut off fat. Salt & pepper to taste. (I also use a bit of Toney's.) In a large skillet, add oil, onion, pepper, and chicken. Cook over medium heat for six minutes on each side or until done. Take out chicken only & add chicken broth & garlic to skillet. DO NOT DRAIN OIL. Scrape the bottom with whisk until well blended. Add cream cheese. Stirring constantly, melt cheese then stir for 3 minutes until it starts to thicken. Replace the chicken and cover with sauce. Serve over noodles or rice. (if you want more sauce do 1 cup of chicken broth and 8 oz. cream cheese)

Note: This literally took me 15 minutes to make. It was soooo easy. The taste is wonderful! Hope you all enjoy!

Julie H

Pina Colada Cake

2007-09-30T21:20:00.000-05:00

1 box white cake mix
3 eggs
1-3.5oz pkg vanilla pudding
1 stick butter
1 lg tub cool whip
1 cup milk
1 can coconut milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup powdered sugar
sweetened coconut to taste

Mix cake mix, pudding, eggs, butter & milk together. Pour into a prepared 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. As soon as cake comes out of the oven, poke holes throughout cake with the bottom of a wooden spoon. Microwave the condensed milk & coconut milk for 30 seconds. Stir and pour over cake. Mix cool whip, pineapple, powdered sugar & coconut. Frost cake.

This cake must be made the day before and stored in the refrigerator overnight. It's one of those cakes that gets better with time. This was given to me by a friend whose daughter works for a bakery. It's one of their most popular cakes.

Terri C

Italian Creme Cake

2007-09-30T20:47:00.000-05:00

2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. soda
2 c. flour
1 stick butter
5 eggs seperated
1 c. buttermilk
1 can coconut

Cream shortening, sugar, & butter. Add egg yolks 1 at a time. Dissolve soda in buttermilk & add alternately with flour, beating well after each addition. Beat egg whites until stiff, fold into batter. Fold coconut into batter. Pour into 3 greased & floured 8 inch cake pans. Bake at 350 for 20 - 25 minutes. Remove from pans, cool completely

Icing

1 c chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 stick of butter
8 oz cream cheese
1 lb powdered sugar

Cream butter, cream cheese & vanilla, add powdered sugar & mix well. Add pecans. Spread icing in between layers and all over cake.

This was made for me by someone I once worked with. After one bite I had to have the recipe!

Derrick B.

Chocolate Cookie Pie

2007-09-23T11:40:00.000-05:00

12 oz Dark Chocolate Chips
4 eggs
2 sticks butter, melted
2 cups Sugar
1 Cup Flour (Self Rising)
2 tablespoon Vanilla
2 Cups Chopped Pecans
2 Deep Crust Pie Shells

Melt Chocolate Chips in Microwave, let cool just alittle before you add eggs. Add each egg 1 by 1, then sugar, flour, butter, vanilla and pecans, pour into uncooked pie shells. Cook at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes, top with Cool Whip or Vanilla Ice Cream. Yeilds (2) Pies.

Paula Dean and made this pie and I tried it over the weekend… its great, especially with ice cream.

Angie K

Heath Bar Cheese Ball

2007-09-23T10:07:00.000-05:00

16 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter, softened
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup crushed Heath Bar (You can buy a bag already crushed by the chocolate chips)
1 box graham cracker honey dippers

Mix cream cheese and butter. Beat in sugars; add vanilla. Fold in candy. Form into a ball and refrigerate for 3 hours. Serve with honey dippers.

Notes: This is my favorite thing to bring to a party or shower. It is easy and you can just run home and pick it up to take with you! It takes about 10 minutes to prepare!

Julie H

Chicken Noodle Casserole

2007-09-21T21:35:00.000-05:00

3-4 boneless chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
12 oz wide egg noodles
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1 sleeve Ritz crackers
1 can chicken broth, 1 can water
4 tbsp butter, melted
salt, pepper, garlic to taste

Cook noodles in chicken broth & water until done. Drain if needed. Mix in chicken. In a seperate bowl, combine soup mixes with sour cream and seasonings. Gently stir soup mixture into chicken and noodle mixture. Add to lightly sprayed casserole dish. Crush crackers and top over noodle mixture. Drizzle melter butter over the top. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

This is what you call total comfort food!! Enjoy!!

Terri C

Chili Con Queso

2007-09-16T20:44:00.000-05:00

(That would be Cheese Dip" to ya'll!)

2/3 pkg Lg. Velveeta Cheese
2 jars Kraft Old English Cheese
2 Sm. cans chopped green chiles
3 Med. "Breast Sized" tomatoes (chopped)
1 Med. Onion (chopped)
1/2 cup hot salsa, Chopped jalapenos or Trappy's peppers to taste (your preference)

Melt cheeses in double boiler. Add all other ingredients and dig in!!!
(You can use a crock pot, but be carefull of getting it too hot. Queso might burn or curdle....or both! An expensive lesson, there!!!)

Julya H

Mary Mini Ham & Swiss Sandwiches

2007-09-16T16:49:00.000-05:00

1 stick butter
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tbsp grated yellow or white onion
1 tbsp poppy seed
1 tbsp mustard
2 pkgs Sister Shubert Frozen dinner rolls
1 lb deli shaved honey ham
1 lb deli sliced aged Swiss cheese

In a small bowl mix melted butter, sugar, onion, poppy seed, & mustard. Keep rolls frozen & cut in half creating top and bottom portions. Spread butter mixture on top & bottom. (Use half mixture for each package of rolls). Place 1/2 lb. of ham & cheese on each pkg of rolls. Replace tops & put back into metal dish. Cook in oven as per instructions for rolls. Cover if desired. Use a knife to separate each roll as a sandwich. Serve hot.

Notes: Andrew can eat all of these! I always have to watch him when I make them! They are a good appetizer, but Andrew always wants them for dinner!! They are a little pricey to make.

Julie H

Forget about it Roast

2007-09-16T16:17:00.000-05:00

1-3lb roast
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 package Lipton onion soup mix

Put all in a crock pot. Cook on high 8 to 10 hours.

Not a typo put it on high, if you put it on low it will be tough. Tastes great with green beans and mashed potatoes, or you can serve it on hogie bread.

Kristi M

Blonde Brownies

2007-09-16T15:50:00.000-05:00

1 cup sifted flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
8 oz choc chips
1/8 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 egg slightly beaten

Sift all dry ingredients together & set aside. Melt butter in saucepan; remove from heat. Add firmly packed brown sugar & mix well - let cool slightly. Add egg & vanilla. Add flour mixture, a small amount at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add chopped nuts last. Dough will be very firm - pat into greased 9x9x2 brownie pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Bake in moderate oven at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan - DON’T attempt to cut brownies until they are thoroughly cool in pan!!!!

You can double the recipe and bake in a 9x13 pan.

This is my signature dish.....

Kristi H

Buttermilk Cornbread

2007-09-16T12:06:00.000-05:00

1 stick butter, melted
2/3 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp honey

Combine melted butter & sugar. Quickly add eggs & beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk with baking soda. Stir in butter mixture. Stir in cornmeal, flour & salt until well blended. Add honey. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 30-40 minutes.

About a year ago, I was on a cornbread quest, trying to find the perfect cornbread. This is now my go to recipe every time. It's absolutely delicious eaten with a little honey drizzled over it. Enjoy!!

Terri C

Doubletree Hotel Cookies

2007-09-16T11:57:00.000-05:00

1/2 cup Quaker rolled oats
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 sticks butter, softened
3/4 cups brown sugar, packed
3/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
2 eggs
3 cups chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grind oats in processor. In medium bowl combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt, & cinnamon. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, vanilla, & lemon juice. Add eggs & mix until smooth. Stir in dry mixture. Blend well. Add chips & nuts by hand, stir until blended. ** Mixture should be refrigerated overnight, but not necessary** Spoon 1/4 cup portions on ungreased baking stone or cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 16-18 minutes. Makes about 20 cookies.

Notes: After checking into a Doubletree hotel a few years ago, I was bound and determined to make these on my own! I found it! They are so good! If they just came with room service when I cooked them!! I like them just a little warm, so I put them in the microwave with a damp paper towel for about 10-15 seconds & they will melt in your mouth!

Julie H

Nachos

2007-09-16T11:36:00.000-05:00

5 cups bite-size tortilla chips (6oz)
1 lb ground beef
1-15oz can black beans or pinto beans, rinsed & drained
1 cup bottled chunky salsa
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar, Colby Jack or Mexican cheese blend (6oz)

**Optional toppings, such as thinly sliced green onion, snipped fresh cilantro, seeded and chopped fresh jalapeno chile pepper, sour cream & Chunky Salsa.

Spread half of the tortilla chips on 11 or 12 – inch ovenproof platter or pizza pan & set aside. In a large skillet cook beef over medium heat until brown. Drain off fat. Add beans & the 1 cup of salsa to beef. Spoon half of the mixture over chips. Sprinkle with half the cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted, top with remaining beef mixture and cheese, bake about another 10 minutes.

These Nachos can be eaten as a meal or made for a Sunday afternoon watching football !!!!! GO SAINTS!!!!

Angie K

Hot Potato Salad

2007-09-16T11:24:00.000-05:00

10 to 12 red potatoes, cut up & boiled
1lb bacon, cooked & crumbled
2/3 cup of bacon grease
1 lg onion, diced
2/3 cup sweet relish
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar

Cook potatoes, set aside. Cook bacon, set aside, reserving 2/3 cup grease. Empty skillet, put 2/3 cup bacon grease back in pan and cook onion in grease until soft. Remove from heat, add relish. In a separate bowl, combine sugar & vinegar. Add to relish mixture. Then just combine all, bacon, relish, and potatoes. Set 2 hours serve warm.

Kristi M

White Chicken Chili

2007-09-16T11:13:00.000-05:00

2 tbsp olive oil
2 white onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1-4oz can green chilies
1 pkg McCormick white chili seasoning
1 tbsp cumin
2 cans chicken broth
2 cans white beans
3 cups chicken breasts, cubed

Heat olive oil in a dutch oven. Cook chicken until no longer pink. Remove & cool. Saute onions, garlic and chilies in the same pot until onions are clear in color. (Add more olive oil if needed) Add broth & seasonings & simmer for 15 minutes. Add chicken & beans & simmer another 15 minutes. (Add more seasoning, if needed, to taste)

This tastes so great!! Even better served with some Buttermilk cornbread. Enjoy!!

Terri C

Tomato Basil Bisque

2007-09-04T18:10:00.000-05:00

4 cups petite chopped tomatoes, juice drained
4 cups tomato juice
12-14 fresh basil leaves
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 stick unsalted/sweet butter, softened
1/4 tsp. crushed black pepper
Salt to taste

Mix tomatoes and tomato juice in sauce pan. Simmer on medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Cool slightly. Separate into fourths and place each fourth in blender with 3-4 basil leaves. Blend until leaves are fine. Repeat until all parts are blended. Put back into sauce pan and mix in all other ingredients. Stir over low heat until fully blended. Best if served with Caesar salad and crusty bread.

Notes: My story behind this one is... I am from Hot Springs, Arkansas. There is a small bistro named Cafe 1217. It has been written up in the Southern Living magazine a few times. It has been showcased on the Food Network! Well, it is my favorite place to eat! Their signature dish is a version of this tomato soup! Andrew and Jillian, my daughter, love it! And Andrew hates tomatoes! Try it! It is wonderful!

Julie H

Corn al la Great

2007-09-04T17:47:00.000-05:00

2 lg pkg frozen niblet corn (not cream style)
1 pkg Philadelphia cream cheese (room temperature)
1 stick of real butter (not margerine)
1 tsp sea salt (or to taste)

Put all ingredients into a medium sauce pan and cook on medium until ingredients begin to melt; turn to low heat. Stir occasionally. Do not cook too long else corn will become tough. Cook about 2 -5 minutes after ingredients have dissolved.

This recipe is a WOW getter when served at pot-lucks etc. And it's EASY!

Recipe is good halved for smaller number of servings.

Julya H

Inside Out Cheeseburgers

2007-09-03T18:11:00.000-05:00

1/2 cup shredded Cheese (I use Kraft Mexican Cheddar & Mont. Jack Blend)
1 lb 90%-lean ground beef
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Preheat grill to medium-high or preheat the broiler. Combine cheese in a small bowl. Gently mix beef, Worcestershire, paprika & pepper in a large bowl, preferably with your hands, without overworking. Shape into 8 thin, 4-inch-wide patties. Mound 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on each of 4 patties, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Cover each with one of the remaining patties. Crimp and seal the edges closed.
To grill: Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill the stuffed patties over medium-high heat, about 4 minutes per side for medium-well. (Be sure not to press the burgers as they cook or they'll split open and the cheese will ooze out.)

To broil: Cover a broiler pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Broil the stuffed patties in the upper third of the oven, about 4 minutes per side for medium-well. In either case, let the burgers stand for 5 minutes before serving.
These are the juiciest Hamburgers ever!!!

Kristi H

Honey Dijon Chicken Salad

2007-08-31T19:52:00.000-05:00

4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1/4 cup dried apricots, diced
1 cup sliced, chopped celery
1/4 cup sliced green onions
3/4 cup mayo
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. honey
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
*1 cup sliced almonds- optional

Combine first six ingredients in large bowl. In a small bowl combine mayo, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Stir into other six ingredients. Chill if desired. Add nuts right before serving.

Notes: This is my mother's recipe. It is her claim-to-fame! Everyone will bring her the ingredients to make "The" Chicken Salad. I don't like it with the nuts, but that is just me! It does take a while to make! But the reward is soooooo worth it! Enjoy!

Julie H

Hot Artichoke & Spinach Dip

2007-08-31T18:45:00.000-05:00

1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
2 Tbsp of minced garlic
1/4 tsp garlic salt &salt & pepper to taste
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
½ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained
¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a small baking dish (this dish will be the dish dip will be served in. ) In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayo, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt & pepper to taste. Gently stir in artichoke &spinach. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese, bake for 25 minutes, until bubbly & lightly browned. Serve with toasted bread or tortilla chips.

After the 1st time you make this recipe, you will probably double it the next time, because this dip will be the hit of the Party.

Angie K

Cake Batter Ice Cream

2007-08-29T20:55:00.000-05:00

1 cup whole milk, chilled
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy cream, well chilled
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup cake mix, sifted (I use funfetti mix by Pillsbury)

In a medium bowl, whisk the milk & sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla. Stir in sifted cake mix. Make as per directed in an ice cream maker.

I was on a definite search for this after having it at an ice cream place called Maggie Moo's. It taste JUST like it. Definitely not healthy...but oh so worth it. (this is also great with Kristi H's chocolate pudding cake...yummy!!!)

Terri C

Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

2007-08-29T19:10:00.000-05:00

Ingredients:

1 butter recipe cake mix
8 oz. sour cream
1 lg. package instant chocolate pudding
3 eggs
2/3 cup oil
2/3 cup water
2 cups chocolate chips

Preparation:Mix all ingredients except chips with blender until well blended. Add chips by hand. Pour into greased bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Cool and serve.

Note: For those of you who know Andrew or work with him, this is his favorite. If you really want to butter up... this is the way!!

Julie H

Old Fashioned Pound Cake

2007-08-28T20:12:00.000-05:00

2 cups Flour
2 cups Sugar
1 cup Oil
1 cup Milk
3 eggs
1tsp Vanilla

Mix all ingredients and bake in a bunt pan @ 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean. I promise you that this is a no fail recipe. My Grandmother made this cake for years and everybody always came back for seconds. I make this Cake about every 2 weeks, that’s how good it’s and so easy to make… And It’s great with Coffee, if you’re a coffee drinker.

Angie K

Frito Casserole

2007-08-28T20:00:00.000-05:00

1 pkg Spanish rice, cooked
1 1/2 lb hamburger meat, browned
1 can Ranch style beans
1 can Rotel
1/2 can chopped black olices
Shredded Cheddar
1 bag regular size Frito's

Mix all together in a bowl. Place in a 9x13 pan. Cover top with shredded cheese and top off with Frito's. Bake at 350 for approx. 20 minutes.

Gina J

Snickerdoodles

2007-08-27T19:35:00.000-05:00

Mix together Thoroughly-

1 cup soft shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs

Sift together and stir in -

2 3/4 cups sifted flour
1tsp soda
2 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp salt

Chill dough - roll into balls the size of small walnuts - then roll in mixture of 2 tbsp sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon. Place about 2" apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned.... but still soft. These cookies puff up at first then flatten out with crinkled tops.

Bake at 400 for 8-10 min

Kristi H

Taco Soup

2007-08-27T19:25:00.000-05:00

1 lb Hamburger Meat
½ Onion
1 pkg Taco Seasoning
1 pkg Ranch Dressing
1 can Ranch style beans
1 can Corn
2 cans Rotel
Tortilla Chips
Sour Cream
Salsa

Brown Hamburger meat and chopped onions, drain grease and then stir in Seasonings. Add beans, corn and rotel. Cook on low heat for 30 minutes. Serve over Chips and top with Sour Cream and Salsa.

Angie K

Corn Casserole

2007-08-23T18:33:00.000-05:00

1 - 15 ½ oz can whole kernel corn, drained
1 -8 oz pkg Jiffy corn muffin mix
1 - 14 1/2 oz can cream style corn
1 cup sour cream
1 stick butter, melted

In a large bowl, stir together the two cans of corn, corn muffin mix, sour cream, and butter. Pour into a greased casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown.

Now ladies and germs....this is good!!

Julya H

Creamy Fruit Salad

2007-08-23T18:24:00.000-05:00

2 eggs well beaten
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 tbsp flour
juice of 1 lemon and 1 orange

Cook above ingredients in double boiler until thick. Remove from heat and fold in 1/2 pint whipped cream. Pour over the following diced fruit..

2 oranges
cubed pineapple
grapes
2 bananas
maraschino cherries
miniature marshmallows
Pecans (optional)

(Fruit selection is a personal choice)

Kristi H

Chicken Spaghetti

2007-08-23T18:07:00.000-05:00

1 jar cheese whiz
1 yellow onion
1 small jar can of mushrooms
1 pkg seasoning blend
1 jar pimentos
1 pkg cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 can cream of chicken
1 can tomato soup
1 can cream of celery
1 can cream of mushroom
1 pkg boneless skinless chicken breast
8 slices deli thin colby jack cheese
jalapeno peppers (optional)
1 box spaghetti noodles (2 lbs)
1 large casserole dish
1 box of Texas Toast Garlic Bread

Boil Chicken in salt, pepper, garlic powder & cut up onion. While the chicken is cooking, mix cheese whiz, mushrooms, seasoning blend, pimentos, cheddar cheese, soups & jalapeno peppers in a large casserole dish. Boil spaghetti noodles according to package directions. After they are done, drain & mix in with other ingredients. Shred chicken & mix in with other ingredients. Add broth from the chicken to the mixture & add more seasoning while stirring. Layer colby jack cheese on top, cover, place in the oven & bake 30 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Prepare garlic bread per directions on the box. I could not fix enough of this for my friends and family.

Derrick B

Earthquake Cake

2007-08-22T18:23:00.000-05:00

1 cup flaked sweet coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
German Choc cake mix + mixing ingredients to prepare
½ stick melted butter
16 oz powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese
½ tsp almond extact

Grease and flour 13 x 9 x 2 pan. Spread coconut & pecans on
bottom of pan. Prepare cake and pour over coconut & pecans.
Mix sugar, butter, almond & cream cheese; spread over cake.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes. Serves 16-20

I have used yellow cake mix and chocoloate mix, but I prefer the
German chocolate. This is soooo rich it is sinful.

Julya H

Cranberry Limeade

2007-08-21T21:45:00.000-05:00

1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4-8 limes)
1/2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
Simple syrup made with 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water
An additional 1 1/2 cups water
Ice

Heat 1 cup of sugar & 1 cup of water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil so that the sugar is completely dissolved, remove from heat. If you want an added zing to your limeade, zest a couple of the limes before juicing & add the zest to the sugar water while it's heating. Once the syrup has cooled, strain out the zest with a fine mesh strainer before using.

While your simple syrup is cooling, juice the limes. Add lime juice, 1 1/2 cups of cold water, the simple syrup, and a few ice cubes to a serving pitcher. Depending on when and how the limeade is to be served, and how strong you want it, you can add more ice and water. For example, if you want to serve it right away, and it is still a bit warm from syrup, add lots of ice. If it has had a chance to cool down and chill in the refrigerator, but is still too strong, add a bit more water until the strength is to your preference.
If the cranberry limeade is too sweet for your taste, add some more lime juice and water until you reach your desired level of sweetness, & use less sugar the next time you make it.
Makes about one quart.

Terri C

Spinach Madeline

2007-08-21T21:19:00.000-05:00

4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
6 oz roll jalapeno cheese
red pepper to taste
2 pkgs frozen chopped spinach
2 tbsp chopped onions
1/2 cup vegetable liquid **
1/2 tsp celery salt
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
bread crumbs

Cook spinach per package directions ** Drain and reserve liquid. Melt butter in sauce pan. Add Flour & blend until smooth but not brown. Add milk & blend. Add onions, cook until soft. Add the liquid slowly, cook until thick. Add seasoning & cheese, stir until melted. Add cooked spinach. Put in any size casserole dish. Top with butter & bread crumbs. Cook at 350 until hot and bubbly....This may be served as a side dish or as an appetizer. When served as an appetizer - serve with crackers (wheat thins, socialables triscuits etc.....)

Kristi H

Baked Beans

2007-08-18T14:44:00.000-05:00

2 (15 ounce) cans baked beans with pork
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices bacon, sliced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a 9x9 inch baking dish, combine the pork and beans, brown sugar, onion, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with the bacon slices.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour, or until sauce is thickened and bacon is cooked.

This is always my dish to bring to potlucks and get togethers!!

Terri C

Chocolate Pie

2007-08-08T21:36:00.000-05:00

1 pre-made Pie Crust
1 cup of sugar
4 tbsp cocoa
2 cups milk
2 egg yolks
5 tbsp flour
½ stick butter
1 tspn vanilla
Cool Whip

Cook pie crust till golden brown. Mix sugar, cocoa & flour well. Add milk & cut butter into small pieces. Place mixture in Microwave & cook until slightly thick. Add beaten egg yolks & vanilla to mixture. Place back in microwave & cook until thick. Let pie cool, then place in refrigerator to chill. Cool whip can be placed on pie after chilled.

This pie is really easy to make, since everything is done in the microwave. I’ve also made this pie & took to work it lasted about 15 minutes.

Angie K

Red Beans, Rice & Smoked Sausage

2007-08-08T21:23:00.000-05:00

1 lb dried beans, sorted & rinsed
2 1/2 quarts water
18-oz can tomato sauce
1 lg onion, chopped
1 med green bell pepper, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp liquid hot sauce (louisiana, tabasco)
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 lb smoked sausage, cut into pieces
Hot cooked rice

Place beans & water in large pot (at least 6 quarts). Let soak about 1 hour. Add remaining ingredients, except sausage. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover & simmer for 2 hours. Brown sausage . Simmer another 1 to 1/2 hour or until beans are tender. Serve over hot rice.

Very Delicious!!! I got this recipe out of the Longview News Journal years ago and tried it. It was one that I have cooked time & time again.

Derrick B

Chocolate Pudding Cake

2007-08-08T21:13:00.000-05:00

This is a cake like pudding that you eat warm and it is GREAT with Vanilla ice cream!!

1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
2 tbsp. melted shortening
2 tsp baking powder
2 tbsp cocoa
1/2 cup milk

Mix by hand and pour in small 8x8 pyrex dish.

Sauce:

4 tbsp cocoa
1 cup brown sugar

Mix & sprinkle over top of cake mixture above then pour 1 2/3 cups HOT water over entire cake and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. test by moving dish while still in oven top crust should be firm and not move much.

Kristi H

Shrimp Fettuccine

2007-08-08T21:03:00.000-05:00

3 lbs Shrimp
¼ cup flour
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup
3 med white onions, chopped
3 celery sticks
2 med bell peppers
4 tbs parsley flakes
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 sticks butter
1 pint half & half
½ 1lb Hot Velvetta Cheese
16oz Fettuccine noodles

1. Melt butter, add onions, celery, bell pepper, parsley & garlic. Sauté till vegetables are tender
2. Stir in flour to thicken sauce.
3. Add Shrimp, let simmer for 15 minutes on low to medium heat.
4. Add Heavy Cream (1/2 & ½).
5. Cook noodles to package directions.
6. Before you add the noodles to the mixture that is already cooked, this is when you will add the velvetta cheese to mixture.
7. Once cheese is melted then add noodles.
8. Place ingredients in 9x13 glass cooking pan. Once this is done, cut the other ½ of the cheese into slices & place over the noodles. Bake at 350 degrees for 30mins.

This recipe is great for Dinner Parties. Make some bread, serve some wine & call your Friends over. You will be set for the night.

Angie K

Better Than Sex Dessert

2007-08-06T21:31:00.000-05:00

1 Cup flour
1 Cup Butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (pecans are great)
1 cup powdered sugar
11 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup cool whip
3 packages Instant Vanilla pudding
4 1/2 cups milk

Mix flour, sugar & butter beat until smooth & creamy. Fill 9 x 13 inch pan bake at 350 degrees until golden brown (usually 10-15 minutes) Important- cool completely, after crust is cool spread cool whip into cool crust . Mix pudding with milk & then add softened cream cheese, cream thoroughly. Spread on top of cool whip then add nuts. Continue to layer until done. Cool completely in refrigerator.

Very Good!!!!

Derrick B

Gourmet Chicken Pizza

2007-08-06T18:04:00.000-05:00

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
1/2 cup Ranch-style salad dressing
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 cloves garlic, minced

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly grease a pizza pan or medium baking sheet. Place chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until no longer pink, and juices run clear. Cool, then either shred or chop into small pieces. Unroll dough, and press into the prepared pizza pan or baking sheet. Bake crust for 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until it begins to turn golden brown. Remove from oven. Spread ranch dressing over partially baked crust. Sprinkle on mozzarella cheese. Place tomatoes, green onion, and chicken & garlic on top of mozzarella cheese, then top with Cheddar cheese. Return to the oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

You can change or add toppings as you like. Enjoy.

Terri C

Old Fashioned Tea Cakes

2007-08-06T17:52:00.000-05:00

2 sticks butter (softened)
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tbsp.vanilla
3 c flour
1 tsp baking powder

Cream butter and sugar then add other ingredients, mix well and roll into small balls. Press lightly with finger tips. Bake at 375 degrees until barely golden.

Derrick B

Chicken Adobe

2007-08-05T20:50:00.000-05:00

1/2 yellow onion
3 garlic cloves minced
1 whole chicken cut up
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
pinch salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 bay leaves
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water

Boil chicken for 20 minutes, drain and mix all ingredients together in the pot with the chicken, boil for an additional 20 minutes taste sauce and season as needed. Serve over a bed of rice. Very delicious!!!

Derrick B

Baked Ziti

2007-08-05T14:54:00.000-05:00

1 box or pkg dry ziti pasta
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
2 jars spaghetti sauce
6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
1 1/2 cups sour cream
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain & rinse in cold water. In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat, drain off greas. Meanwhile saute the garlic in the skillet with a touch of olive oil. (Do not burn) Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted.

Terri C

Chocolate Chip Cake

2007-08-05T14:47:00.000-05:00

1-yellow cake mix
2-small chocolate pudding mixes
1-cup of water
1/2 cup oil
4 eggs
1tsp vanilla
1tsp butter flavoring
6oz of chocolate chips

Mix all together and add the eggs one at a time. When well mixed, bake @375 for 45 minutes. It is best in a bundt pan.

Gina J

Million Dollar Pie

2007-08-05T14:34:00.000-05:00

2 9" graham cracker crusts
1 can Eagle brand milk
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 c. coconut
1 c. chopped nuts
1 sm. can crushed pineapple
9 oz cool whip

Mix all ingredients together and pour into pie crusts. Chill until pies are firm.

Very Good!

Derrick B

Broccoli Cornbread

2007-07-21T11:27:00.000-05:00

16 oz frzn chopped broccoli, uncooked
2-8oz boxes Jiffy cornbread mix
12 oz cottage cheese
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 sticks butter, melted

Mix all ingredients together, stir well. Pour into a 9x13 pan. Bake @ 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Gina J

Honey Bun Cake

2007-07-20T17:36:00.000-05:00

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
3/4 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 325. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, oil, eggs & sour cream. Stir by hand approximately 50 strokes, or until most large lumps are gone. Pour half of the batter into an ungreased 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Combine the brown sugar & cinnamon, sprinkle over the batter in the cake pan. Spoon the other half of the batter into the cake pan, covering the brown sugar and cinnamon. Twirl the cake with a butter knife or icing knife until it looks like a honey bun (or whatever design you want to make).
Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Frost cake while it is still fairly hot. Serve warm.
To Make the frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioner's sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth.

This tastes just like the title and is very sinfully delicious....enjoy.

Terri C

Chicken Excelsior

2007-07-20T16:41:00.000-05:00

6 chicken breasts
garlic salt
1/4 pound butter or margarine
1 tsp paprika
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 carton sour cream
1/4 cup sherry wine
1 medium can mushroom & stems
generous dash cayenne pepper

Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt. Melt butter or margarine, add paprika, and lemon juice. Roll chicken breast in mixture & place on baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 1 hour or until tender. Make sauce with sour cream, wine, mushrooms & cayenne pepper. Pour over chicken & bake an additional 15 minutes.
This is a great dish to fix when you want something good and you don't have a lot of time.

Derrick B

Strawberry Shortcake

2007-07-19T19:49:00.000-05:00

4 pints strawberries (cleaned and cut up)
4 roll out pie crust (2 come in a box at Wal-Mart)
Sugar
butter

Mash strawberries (I put mine in the mixer and just let it beat while I make the pie crust or just use an old fashion hand masher). Add sugar to berries till desired sweetness at least 1 1/2 cups of sugar. Bake pie crust flat on a cookie sheet pan sprayed with Pam. Bake as directed on box or till slightly brown. As soon as pie comes out slather it with butter. In a large glass bowl, layer crust (doesn’t matter if it breaks apart) then strawberry mixture. repeat till bowl is full and the last layer is strawberries. Serve with cool whip.

Kristi M

Bubble Bread

2007-07-17T20:10:00.000-05:00

24 frozen dinner rolls (Bridgeford)
1 box regular butterscotch pudding (not instant)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup melted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Grease and flour Bundt cake pan. Place frozen rolls in the pan. Mix brown sugar and pudding mix and sprinkle over the rolls. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over rolls. Spread pecans over this. Pour melted butter over pecans. Let this sit overnight so rolls can rise - do not cover. Make sure you set the bundt pan on a cookie sheet because it will bubble over when cooking and is not fun to clean up.

In the morning bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Let sit in pan 10-15 minutes then place serving platter on top on cake pan and flip the bread on to the serving platter. Slice or pull apart.

This is a Family tradition every Christmas morning - it makes the house smell so good while everyone is opening presents. Very Yummy....

Kristi H

Peanut Butter Pie

2007-07-13T21:07:00.000-05:00

This pie is very silky and will melt in your mouth. It's also very easy to make.

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup milk
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts

Beat together cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Mix in peanut butter and milk. Beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into two 9 inch graham cracker pie shells; cover, and freeze until firm. If you chocolate addict, you can add a thin layer of hot fudge sauce on the bottom of the crust before spooning in the peanut butter mixture. (I keep the pies in the freezer and let it sit out for about 10 minutes before serving)

Remember, this makes 2 pies and they will keep for a long time in the freezer.

Terri C

Fruit Pizza

2007-07-13T16:50:00.001-05:00

1 roll sugar cookie dough

Spread evenly on an ungreased pizza pan. Bake 15-20 minutes at 300 until golden brown. Cool.

Mix together and spread over cooled crust:

8 oz cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla

Arrange assorted fruit over above mixture - I tend to arrange it in a circular design going from the outside in. Use any fruits - bananas, kiwi, strawberries, black berries, raspberries, pineapple, etc... If using bananas dip slices in lemon juice before layering on pizza for preservation. Glaze entire pizza with 1 cup peach or apricot preserves and 4 tablespoons water. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

This makes a great appetizer at birthdays, baby or wedding showers, and is always a great hit.

Kristi H

Potato Casserole

2007-07-12T18:54:00.000-05:00

2 Ibs Frozen Hashbrowns
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 8oz Sour Cream
1 8oz Cream Cheese
1 Chopped Onion (White)
1 Stick of Butter
Salt & Pepper to Taste or Use Tony’s Seasoning

Mix Hashbrowns & Chopped onions in a bowl, add the soups, cream cheese, sour cream, salt & pepper and mix all together. Melt butter and pour on top before you bake.

350 degrees for 1 hour.

This Casserole can be made as a side dish or as a meal, you pick!!! It’s “DELISH”

Angie K

Banana Pudding

2007-07-12T17:16:00.000-05:00

1 8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 Lg box of instant vanilla pudding
1 1/2 cup - Ice Cold Water
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
1 pt Heavy cream (whipped with 1/4 c sugar and 1 tsp vanilla)
Vanilla Wafers
Banana

Mix pudding with water and add condensed milk. Mix thoroughly and add cream cheese (blend until no lumps). Fold in whipping cream. Layer wafers, banana's, then pudding, repeat.

It's important to use good quality vanilla when making this recipe..it will make a difference.

This recipe was a "secret" family recipe from an employee at Ardmore, OK. It is absolutely the best Banana Pudding I have ever had.....enjoy.

Amy S

Sugar Cookies

2007-07-12T16:51:00.000-05:00

2/3 C shortening (parkay)
3/4 C sugar

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*cream together

then add.....

1/2 tsp orange peel
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 egg
4 tsp milk
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
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*mix well

then add.......

2 cups all purpose flour

Freeze for 2 hours / refrigerate for 4 hours. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.

You can use this recipe all year long to make themed cookies or just plain sugar cookies. I use this recipe a lot around holidays. If your using cookie cutters make sure your flour them as well.

For decorating the cookies, I use pre-mixed frosting (cream cheese, vanilla) and add food color.

Amy S

Chicken Cordon Bleu

2007-07-12T16:46:00.000-05:00

This chicken comes out juicy and full of flavor from the swiss cheese and ham. Great served with alfredo noodles!

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 thin slices fully cooked smoked ham or prosciutto
4 thin slices swiss cheese
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water

Place chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with mallet or side of saucer until 1/4 inch thick. Place 1 slice each ham and cheese on each piece chicken. Roll up carefully, beginning at narrow end; secure with wooden picks. Mix flour, salt and pepper; coat rolls with flour mixture. dip rolls into egg; roll in bread crumbs. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until hot. Cook rolls in oil until light brown, turning occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes. Add water. Cover and simmer until chicken is done, about 10 minutes. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Pam T

Pot Roast

2007-07-11T18:03:00.000-05:00

1 - 4 pound pot roast

2 cups peeled carrot chunks (about 1 inch pcs)

2 cups peeled potato chunks (about 1 inch pcs)

1 large yellow onion (peeled & cut up)

1 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup

1 pkg onion soup mix

1/2 cup water

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp minced garlic

Preheat oven to 300. Slice small slits in the pot roast & stuff minced garlic all over. Place roast in a 6 quart baking dish, surround roast with carrots, potato chunks & onions. In a medium bowl, stir together the mushroom soup, water, pepper & soup mix. Pour over roast & vegetables & cover tightly with foil. Bake 4.5 to 5 hours or until tender.

This is a family favorite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Derrick B

Butter Pecan Cookies

2007-07-10T21:07:00.000-05:00

1 Box Butter Pecan Cake Mix
1 Egg Yolk
8oz Cream Cheese
½ Stick Butter
¼ Teaspoon vanilla
½ cup of chopped pecans

Mix all ingredients. Make 1 tablespoon scoops and a place on a lightly greased pan, bake till lightly brown.
Yields 3 dozens.

**** HINT **** You can bake these cookies forever, even burn them and they will always stay soft!!!! They are the best Cookies ever, and will keep for a long time. I promise you once you make them you will catch yourself making them all the time.

Let me know what ya’ll think when you try this recipe.

Angie K

Fruit Salsa

2007-07-10T19:48:00.000-05:00

This is a very highly addictive light salsa that goes great with cinnamon chips (found in the chip aisle).

2 kiwis, peeled & diced
2 apples, peeled, cored and diced
8 oz Rasberries, diced or whole
1 lb Strawberries, diced
2 tbsp white sugar
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp fruit preserves, any flavor (I like strawberry)

Mix all ingredients together by spoon and chill at least 2 hours. Everyone will beg you for the recipe!!

Terri C

Ooey Gooey Butter Cake

2007-07-10T19:11:00.000-05:00

1 yellow cake mix
1 egg
1 stick butter melted

Mix all together until "doughy ball" spread on bottom of 9x13 glass pan lightly spray with Pam first - use wet hands to spread out

8 oz Cream Cheese (Softened)
2 eggs
1 stick butter melted
1 tsp vanilla
3 and 3/4 cup powered sugar

Cream the cream cheese and mix rest of ingredients and pour over crust. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes - Sprinkle with powered sugar after cooling.

I brought this recipe to work one day and everyone wants it now... I have heard that the name Ooey Gooey Butter cake comes from Paula Dean but I have always known this recipe as Neiman Marcus Brownies .... ENJOY

Kristi H

Seasoned Crackers

2007-07-10T16:43:00.000-05:00

1 box saltine crackers
1 1/3 cup canola oil
2 tsp crushed red pepper
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp chili powder
1 pkg ranch dressing mix (not the dip mix)

Put the crackers in a bowl big enough to stir with all the other stuff. In a different bowl, mix all the remaining ingredients together. After well mixed, pour over the crackers and stir until all the crackers are coated. Great as a snack.

Gina J

Zucchini Bread

2007-07-09T18:08:00.000-05:00

This zucchini bread is sweet, cinnamon-spicy and very moist.

3 eggs
3 t. ground cinamon
1 cup vegetable oil
1 t. baking soda
2 cups sugar
1/4 t. baking powder
2 cups grated zucchini
1 t. salt
2 t. vanilla extract
2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
3 cups. all purpose flour

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans. In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and frothy. Mix in oil and sugar. Stir in zucchini and vanilla. combine flour, cinnamon, soda, baking powder, salt and nuts; stir into the egg mixture. Divide batter into prepared pans. Bake for 60 to 70 min., or until done. Enjoy.

Pam T

No-Bake Fudge Cookies

2007-07-08T21:27:00.000-05:00

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, cut into pieces
1/2 condensed milk
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup of Chunky Reeses Peanut Butter
4 cups quick-cooking oats

Directions: Line tray or cookie sheet with wax paper. Combine butter and milk in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until butter is melted when stirred; stir in sugar and cocoa until well blended. Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 minutes; stir. Microwave at HIGH an additional 1-1/2 to 3 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved and mixture is hot and bubbly on surface; carefully stir in salt, vanilla, peanut butter, and oats. Drop by tablespoons onto prepared tray; flatten slightly. Let stand until firm. If necessary, cover and refrigerate until firm. . About 3 dozen cookies.

I have made these cookies for years, my kids loved them and my grand children love them as well. They are so easy to make, and the kids love to help make them.

Denice G

Butterfinger Cake

2007-07-08T21:03:00.001-05:00

1 butter flavored cake (baked in a 9 x13 pan as directed)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 large jar caramel sauce
3 large Butterfinger candy bars
1 large tub cool whip

Make the cake as directed, let stand 20 min. Poke holes (with the end of a wooden spoon) in the cake approx. 2 inches apart . Pour the can of sweetened condensed milk over the cake ( I make sure lots get in the holes). Heat up the caramel in the microwave till its runny, again pour over cake. Let cake cool completely. Crush up the Butterfinger in a food processor (or if you are like me and need to get rid of some frustrations, pour yourself a glass of wine and take a hammer to them. Works fine either way.) Sprinkle over cooled cake. Spread cool whip over top of the cake. It's best to put all of the cool whip in the middle and spread it out to the sides.

This cake is the only thing I bring to potlucks, I tried taking something different and everyone screamed because I didn’t bring "THE CAKE"
Don’t ask me where I got this recipe, I have no clue.

Kristi M

Spinach-Stuffed Pasta Shells

2007-07-08T10:51:00.000-05:00

Prep 25 min
Bake 40 min
Oven 350 degrees Fahrenheit
Makes 4 servings

12 dried jumbo shell macaroni
1 10-ounce pkg frozen chopped spinach,
thawed
2 eggs
1 8-ounce pkg shredded Italian cheese blend
(2 cups)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 26- to 32-ounce jar pasta sauce

Cook pasta according to package direction; drain. Rinse with cold water, drain again, set aside. Meanwhile, drain thawed spinach well pressing out excess liquid.

Filling for Shells, in a bowl beat eggs and stir in spinach and 1 ½ cup of the Italian cheese blend, and the ricotta cheese. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling into each jumbo shell. place in 2-quart square baking dish. Pour pasta sauce over shells.

Bake, covered, in a 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup Italian cheese blend before serving.

This recipe is delicious, it may sound complicated but its not!!!!!! ENJOY!!!!!!!

Angie K

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

2007-07-06T22:52:00.000-05:00

Corn Tortillas, cut into strips
green onions chopped (optional)
2 small cans of green chilies (or 1 large can)
Cooked chicken breasts, cut into bit size pieces (as much as you want)

Sauce:
8 oz sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
Velveeta - as much as you like
Jalapeños diced to taste (optional)
Blend over low heat until cream

Layer all ingredients in whatever order you choose. Top casserole with grated yellow cheese. Bake at 350 til bubbly. Leftovers keep well in freezer and can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

Enjoy.... Kristi H

Sloppy Joes

2007-07-06T18:29:00.000-05:00

1 1/2 lbs ground beef or chuck
1 small onion, diced
1 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp white vinegar
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup bbq sauce
1 tbsp sugar

Cook meat and onion, drain. Add all other ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes. This is also wonderful to use with Frito scoops as a dip.

This has been my mother's recipe for as long as I can remember. Enjoy!!

Terri C

Banana Pudding

2007-07-06T18:17:00.000-05:00

1 12 oz box of vanilla wafers
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 9 oz container cool whip
1 5.1 oz box of Jello instant pudding mix
1 bunch of bananas
1 teaspoon of vanilla flavor

Make pudding per instructions on the back of the box. Stir in sweet condensed milk, stir in cool whip, and stir in vanilla flavor. Layer cookies, bananas, and pudding mix to liking chill and serve. This is one of my mothers favorite recipes.

Derrick B

Welcome Everyone!!

2007-07-05T21:58:00.000-05:00

Ok....the initial email was sent and we have 10 members to kick it off.

Here are the members:

Terri C
Gina J
Kristi H
Angie K
Kristi M
Amy S
Derrick B
Pam T
Denice G
Julya H

Let the Recipes Begin!!

It's Official!! The Blue Kitchen is up and running!!

2007-07-03T19:34:00.000-05:00

Ok everyone....welcome to our new Recipe Blog. Let's see if you can figure out why we named it the "Blue Kitchen" (since we all bleed blue....lol). Anyways, here's how the blog goes......

Each week we will have each member submit one of their favorite recipes or maybe even a SECRET family recipe to my email (kennyterri01@yahoo.com). Even put a little story with it if you would like. (ex: family history or memory).

The recipe will be posted just as you email it along with your name. (No last names to protect the GUILTY...lol)

As you try someone else's recipe.....leave a comment on the blog to let everyone know what you think.

I will email the group once new recipes are posted as a reminder. Remember....we want everyone to submit one recipe a week!!!
Terri