~Recipes~

Bon's Tortilla Soup

2011-12-03T11:35:00.000-08:00

I took two recipes and made up my own.

It turned out delish!

4-5 boneless chicken breasts (cooked)
1 TBSP olive
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 tsp cumin
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 can of corn drained
1 whole onion (chopped)
1 tsp.chili powder
1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 jar chunky salsa
1 can northern beans
1 can black beans
1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese

In large crock-pot toss all of the above ingredients together. Mix together. Turn to high for the first hour and then to low for 4-6 hours.

Serve with more shredded cheese, tortilla chips, and sour cream.

Easy Chocoaltey Chocolate Chip Cake

2011-05-18T20:21:00.000-07:00

This cake is simply easy, divinely delish, and incredibly moist!

1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup sour cream
1tsp. vanilla extract
1- 1 1/2 cups of semi sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Greas and flour a bundt pan. Combine all ingredients, except chocolate chips, and beat until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour. Allow to cool before you turn out!

I serve this with some yummy homemade chocolate buttercream frosting!

Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

6 tbsp. butter
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tbsp. cocoa
2 to 3 tbsp. milk

1. Cream butter.

2. Combine sugar and cocoa.

3. Add sugar and cocoa mixture to butter

4. Add milk to and butter mixture. I would start with 2 tbsp. of milk and if it's too thick add another tbsp. of milk. I like mine thinner for a delicate drizzle on the cake!

Sweet Cornbread Cake

2011-05-18T20:03:00.000-07:00

My new delish cornbread cake recipe. I love it so much! It tastes like a dessert for a side dish!

1 Cup Cornmeal
3 cups flour
1 1/3 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons honey
4 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cups whole milk

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Pour in the vegetable oil, melted butter, honey, beaten eggs, and milk, and stir just to moisten. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the top of the cornbread starts to brown or show cracks.

DELISH!

You can also add a can of creamed corn...YUMMO!

Lemon Party Drink

2010-12-02T13:54:00.000-08:00

1 lemon/lime koolaide packet
1 can of limeade
1-2 liters of 7Up or Ginger-ale
4 lemons
4 limes

Mix first three ingredients in a large punch bowl with ice.

Slice up lemons and limes with skins on and toss in bowl .

This drink is so refreshing and GOOD!!

Eggnog Bread

2010-12-02T13:50:00.000-08:00

1 cup eggnog
2 tsp. rum flavored extract
1 cup of white sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 1/4 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease one large loaf pan or 3 mini loaf pans. Mix together the first 6 ingredients until they are well blended. sift flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Add dry mixture to the eggnog mixture and mix until just moistened. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake large pan for 40-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out of center clean. And smaller loaf pans bake for 35-40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and remover from pan. Store in refrigerator for easy cutting!

Lemon Sheet Cake

2010-12-02T13:41:00.000-08:00

Yumm-o

1 package lemon cake mix
4 eggs
1 can 915 3/4 ounce) can lemon pie filling

Mix these three ingredients together until well blended. Spread onto a 15x10x1 cooking sheet. (regular size)

Bake @ 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 package cream cheese softened

1/2 cup butter softened

2 cups of powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

Beat all ingredients together until smooth.

Spread over cake.

Divine Pumkin Bundt Cake

2010-12-02T13:34:00.000-08:00

This is purely heavenly!!!

1 cup vegetable oil or canola oil
3 eggs
1 can (15oz. size ) pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups white sugar
2 1/2 cups white flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease one 10 inch bundt or tube pan. Cream oil, eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla together.

Sift flour, sugar, baking soda, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, and salt together.Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and mix until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until the toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle. Let cake cool in pan for 5 minutes then turn out onto plate. Let cool and then drizzle or smother in cream cheese frosting!

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 package cream cheese softened

1/2 cup butter softened

2 cups of powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla

Mix together until frosting consistency

Sheila's Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing

2010-12-02T13:25:00.000-08:00

~1 1/2 cup sugar
~ 2 tsp salt
~2 tsp mustard
~2/3 cup o white vinegar
~2 cups olive oil
~2-3 tsp poppyseeds
~1 small jello box of strawberry or wild strawberry jello
Mix all ingredients well and serve over a delicious spinach salad!

Emeril's Ham

2009-11-19T15:31:00.000-08:00

Ingredients

1 bone-in hickory smoked spiral sliced ham (8 to 10 pounds), cooked

3/4 cup honey

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg

Cooking Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a shallow baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil and set a wire baking rack on top.

Using kitchen twine, tie the ham at 2 to 3-inch intervals both horizontally and vertically. This will hold the slices together as well as help the ham remain moist while baking. Position the ham (bottom side up) on the rack.

Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Pour 1/4 cup glaze evenly over the ham, then turn the ham so that the uncoated side is up. Pour 1/2 cup glaze evenly over the top.

Bake the ham for 30 minutes. Remove ham from the oven and brush with remaining glaze. Bake 30 minutes longer. Baste the ham a final time with the juices that have accumulated on the bottom of the pan and cook 10 minutes longer, or until the ham is heated through and the edges are nicely browned.

Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the kitchen twine and transfer the ham to a serving platter. Carefully pour any accumulated glaze/cooking juices from the baking sheet into a small gravy boat or container. Brush the ham a final time with the glaze. Serve ham hot or at room temperature. Leftover ham is delicious in sandwiches.

Note: If ham begins to brown excessively before it is heated through, tent loosely with aluminum foil and continue cooking.

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, copyright Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

I haven't tried this in a crock pot. But I bet you could do it!!
It is sooooo delicious!

Frozen Berry Muffins

2009-11-19T15:24:00.000-08:00

~ 1- 1 1/2 cups berries (strawberry or blueberry. Although I have used Blackberries too)
~3 cups flour ( I use 1/2 wheat and 1/2 white for healthier version)
~1/2 cup sugar
~1 tbsp baking powder
~1/2 cup brown sugar
~ 1/2 cup melted butter
~ 3 large eggs
~ 1 cup milk

Mix dry ingredients into a bowl. Add milk, eggs, butter to dry ingredients. Gently fold in berries. You want your batter to be slightly lumpy. Mixed, but not smooth.

Bake @ 400 degrees for 18-20min.

On the Grill

2009-05-15T14:54:00.000-07:00

4 tomatoes, cut in half

1/4 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

TO Make It!

PREHEAT grill to medium heat. Place tomatoes, cut-sides up, in disposable foil pan. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with cheese.

PLACE pan on grate of grill; close lid.

GRILL 15 min. or until tomatoes are soft and cheese is lightly browned.

Italian Pasta Salad

2008-12-18T11:37:00.000-08:00

7 oz. box noodles
1 sm. can sliced ripe olives
1/4 c. green pepper, diced
1/4 c. onion, diced
1 oz. (or more) pepperoni (optional)
1 sm. can sliced mushrooms
Italian salad dressing
Parmesan cheese(fresh)

Cook noodles according to package directions and then drain. Drain juice from olives and mushrooms and add to the pasta. Add peppers and onions and stir. Add dressing until other ingredients are thoroughly coated. Add pepperoni (cut up) and Parmesan cheese to taste. You may also salt and pepper if you wish.

Old fashion soft sugar cookies

2008-12-18T11:31:00.000-08:00

Sift together in large bowl:

3 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Add:

1/2 cup soft butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla or nutmeg

Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.

Add:

1/2 cup thick sour cream
sifted flour mixture

Preheat oven to 375-400F degrees.

Beat at low speed until well blended (1 1/2 minutes). Roll out lightly on floured board to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut and sprinkle with sugar.

Put on prepared cookie sheet. Bake about 12 minutes at 375-400 degrees. Let cool. Frost and decorate

My Chicken Enchiladas

2008-10-19T19:43:00.000-07:00

~5-6 chicken breasts (boiled and chopped up. You can add more chicken if you like)
~ 1 large can mild green enchilada sauce
~ 1 small can green chiles
~ 1 bottle of salsa
~ 1 cube of cream cheese
~ 1 package flour tortillas (any size)
~ Lots of Colby jack grated cheese

Cook chicken. Cube up cream cheese. Mix cream cheese and chicken until blended. Add half the bottle of salsa. Add half the can of green sauce. Add green Chiles. Mix all together thoroughly. Place as much mixture as you like in flour tortillas. Roll up tortillas, place the seam side down in glass casserole pan. In separate bowl mix the rest of the green sauce and salsa. When all flour tortillas are filled pour green sauce mixture over top of tortillas, spred evenly. Top with grated cheese. Bake at 375-400 for 30-35 mintues. Or until insides are hot!!

Serve with sourcream and fresh shredde lettuce!!

Orange Julius

2008-09-26T14:05:00.000-07:00

*1 (6ounce) can of frozen orange juice concentrate
* 1 cup of cold milk
* 1 cup of water
* 1/2 cup of sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla
* 10-12 ice cubes

Add all ingredients to blender and mix well.

Ultimate Queso Dip

2008-09-07T10:43:00.001-07:00

* 1 pound cubed Velveeta
*1 can Ro*tel tomatoes and chilies

Mix all in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave 5 minutes or until Velveeta is completely melted. Stir after three minutes. Serve with cut up veggies, wheat things, Triscuits, or tortilla chips.

2 minute Delicious Philly Dip

2008-09-07T10:35:00.000-07:00

What you need:

~1/4 cup cream cheese spread
~1 tbsp Catalina prepared dressing (I use Kraft bottled kind)
~2 tbsp sliced black olives
~Triscuit's (or cracker of choice)

Mix cream cheese, dressing, and olives until well blended. Serve with Crackers and enjoy! Can be doubled/tripled/ for large parties!!

DOUBLE Chocolate Zucchini Bread

2008-09-02T13:47:00.000-07:00

~2 cups grated zucchini
~4 cups flour
~1/2 cup cocoa
~1 1/2 cup sugar
~1 tsp baking soda
~1/2 tsp baking powder
~3/4 tsp salt
~1 tsp cinnamon
~1/2 tsp nutmeg
~1 1/2 cup oil
~3 eggs
~1 1/2 cups milk
~2 tsp vanilla
~1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350. Butter/grease 2 (8x4) loaf pans

In a large bowl combine flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside. In a mixer, mix oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Add grated zucchini. When mixed well, add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix until just blended. Add chocolate chips.

Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake until toothpick comes out clean from center of loaf. About 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool on rack for ten minutes. Remove from pan and then finish cooling completely.

White Chocolate Orange Dream Cookies

2008-09-02T08:04:00.000-07:00

-1 c. butter

-2/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar

-1/2 c. white sugar

-1 large egg

-1 Tbs. grated orange rind

-juice from 1/2 orange

-1 tsp. orange extract

-2 1/4 c. all purpose flour

-3/4 tsp. salt

-1 pkg. white chocolate chips

Beat butter and sugars on medium speed until creamy. Add egg, orange rind, juice and extract. Mix well. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in white chocolate chips. Roll or scoop into balls and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. ENJOY!

************ this dough can be frozen**********

Grandma Fran's Quick and easy salsa

2008-06-13T11:29:00.000-07:00

This is so easy and really yummy too!

~3 cans diced tomatoes (whole can)
~1 lg white onion
~1 tbsp or more of white vinegar
~1/2 packet of taco sauce (powdered-or more to taste)
~ 2 peppers (not hot, take out seeds and dice)
~1/2 pepper (hot)
~salt and pepper (just a pinch)
~Cilantro (a little or until desired flavor)

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. refrigerate for a 1/2 hour and serve with corn chips! Yummy!

Sara's Pork Barbacoa Burritos

2008-04-23T14:36:00.000-07:00

Oh my heck these are yummy! I have been craving them since I have had them!

YUMMY!

Pork Barbacoa Serves 12
6 lbs. pork roast (cheapest roast works just fine)
1 16-oz. bottle of salsa
1 can of Coke (regular not diet)
2 cups brown sugar

Place pork roast in crock pot and fill it 1/2 way up with water.
Cook on High for 5 hours.
Drain off water. Cut pork roast into thirds.
Mix together sauce ingredients and put on top of pork. Cook an additional 3 hours on High. Shred pork with forks. Leave it on Low until ready to serve.

Serve with fresh flour tortillas, lettuce , cheese, and all your favorite trimmings!

Lime-Cilantro Rice

(this is perfect wrapped up in the pork burritos!)

1 lb. long-grain rice (2 1/4 cups)
1 bunch cilantro
Juice of 2 limes
4 cloves of garlic

Chop garlic and cilantro. Heat 2 Tbs. of oil in a skillet.
Add rice and all chopped ingredients.
Saute for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Put 4 cups of water and lime juice in a rice cooker.
Add rice mixture to the rice cooker and cook according to the cooker's directions.
If you don't have a rice cooker, combine rice mixture, water, and lime juice in a 3-quart pot and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed the rice. About 25 minutes.

Easy Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

2008-04-16T15:02:00.000-07:00

~1 box lemon poppyseed cake mix
~1 cup boiling water
~1/2 cup oil
~1 small box instant vanilla pudding
~4 eggs
~1/3 cup poppy seeds

Preheat oven to 425. Mix all ingredients together. Stir well. Fill muffin cups about half way full. Bake at 425 for 15 minutes. Makes approx. 2 dozen muffins

Pecan French Toast

2008-03-29T09:07:00.000-07:00

* I love making this to wow people, for a holiday, or breakfast in bed treat for my hubby!

*6 eggs ( beat in a mixing bowl)
*1/2 cup Orange Juice
*1/2 cup milk

Mix orange juice and milk in with beaten eggs. Mix well.
Add:

*3 tablespoons of sugar
*1 tsp cinnamon

Mix well with the above French Toast mixture.

Set aside a plate of crushed pecans (lots)

Dip thick style Texas toast bread or French bread in the batter.Soak each piece of bread for 2-3 minutes or until soaked all the way through! After they are soaked, dip both sides in crushed pecans. Melt butter ib a frying pan and fry your French toast. Top with favorite toppings! And trust me they are good!!

Oat Bran Honey Muffins

2008-03-26T17:18:00.001-07:00

*You need the Quaker Oat Bran hot cereal for his one!

What you will need:

*2 cups Quaker Oat Bran hot cereal (uncooked)
*1/4 cup packed brown sugar
*2 tsp baking powder
*1/2 tsp salt
*1 cup low fat or fat free milk
*2 egg whites
*1/4 cup honey or molasses
*2 tbsp vegetable oil

Heat oven to 425. Line 12 medium muffin cups with spray or paper muffin cups. Combine all the dry ingredients. Add in milk, egg whites, honey, and oil. Stir until moist. Fill muffin cups 3/4 way full. Bake 15-17 minutes or until golden brown.

Variations: Stir into batter 1/2 cup of one of the following:
Raisins, frozen blueberry's, or one ripe banana. ( I always do the raisins, but I have tried the blueberries and it was just as good)

nutrition info-
1 plain muffin is 120 calories, calories from fat 27, total fat 3g, saturated fat 0g, cholesterol omg, sodium 90 mg, total carbs 19g, dietary fiber 2g, protein 4g

Banana Crumb Muffins

2008-03-25T10:19:00.000-07:00

Banana Crumb Muffins
Ingredients:
For the muffins:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 bananas, mashed
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup butter, melted

For the topping:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers.

In a large bowl, mix together 1 ½ cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg, cinnamon and melted butter. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.

In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins.

Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Source: Allrecipes

Delicious and Easy!!

Romaine Artichoke Salad

2008-02-29T10:17:00.001-08:00

I Haven't actually tried this one yet! I came across it while Blog stalking- so if you try it before me let me know what you think!

The dressing may have too much garlic for some but the salad also tastes great with Italian dressing.

10 cups torn romaine

4 plum tomatoes, sliced (I diced mine)

1 can (14oz) water packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered

1 can (2 1/4oz) sliced ripe olives, drained

3 T water

3 T lemon juice

3 T olive oil

1 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp salt

1 tsp coarsely ground pepper

1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, artichokes and olives. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the water, lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

2008-02-29T10:17:00.000-08:00

The dressing may have too much garlic for some but the salad also tastes great with Italian dressing.

10 cups torn romaine

4 plum tomatoes, sliced (I diced mine)

1 can (14oz) water packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered

1 can (2 1/4oz) sliced ripe olives, drained

3 T water

3 T lemon juice

3 T olive oil

1 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp salt

1 tsp coarsely ground pepper

1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Beau's Famous German Pancakes

2008-02-28T19:12:00.001-08:00

Beau makes these faithfully for us every Sunday! Caleb begs for them constantly!!

*1 cup flour
*1 cup milk
*6 eggs
* 1/2 stick of butter (not margarine)

Set oven at 425. Place butter in a glass casserole dish and set in oven to melt. In separate bowl mix flour, eggs, and milk. Take casserole dish out of oven and pour mixture over the melted butter. Bake for 15 minutes or golden brown. Sides will bubble up and rise. This one is fun for the kids to watch!!

Beau wants me to say- "Don't let it burn or he will beat you. And it is best when the recipe is doubled and still placed in one pan! " hahaha (those are his words!!)

White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

2008-02-26T09:56:00.000-08:00

This is my all time favorite cookie. I try not to make it to often, cause I usually end up eating the whole batch myself!

*2 cups flour
*1 tsp baking soda
*1 egg
*1 cup softened butter or margarine
*3/4 cup packed brown sugar
*3/4 cup granulated sugar
*1 tsp vanilla
*1/2 tsp salt
*1- 10 ounce pckg white chocolate chips
*1/2 cup Macadamia nuts
*1/2 cup coconut (opt. but I always add)

Preheat oven to 375. Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside. Beat in separate bowl- butter, sugars, and egg until fluffy. Stir in the dry ingredients and then blend in vanilla. Next, gently stir in the white chips, nuts, and coconut. Drop by rounded tablespoon full onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.

Then horde and enjoy!HAHAHA!

Asian noodle bowl

2008-02-13T18:55:00.000-08:00

8 oz pkg linguine noodles
1 pkg frozen Asian style vegetables
2 tsp oil
1 lb beef or chicken sliced thinly
1/4 cup Kraft Asian toasted sesame dressing
1 tbsp teriyaki sauce
Cook pasta as directed adding vegetables to the boiling water last 2 minutes. Meanwhile heat oil in large skillet, add meat and cook until done stir in dressing and teriyaki sauce.Cook 2 min or until sauce is a little thicker. Drain pasta mixture place in large serving bowl add meat mixture toss until noodles are coated with sauce serve warm with french bread and a salad. Quick Easy and Delicious!

Oriental salad

2008-01-23T22:17:00.000-08:00

1 head cabbage
1/8 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2-3 packages chicken Ramon noodles

Chop up cabbage dry noodles (save seasoning packet) and add almonds and seeds in a large bowl.

Dressing

4 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup oil
6 tbsp vinegar
2 chicken flavored seasoning packets (from noodles)

Mix up and toss with salad right before serving.

This makes more than you think! It is easy and a good one for ward parties or big gatherings!

"Sweet as Honey" oatmeal muffins

2008-01-23T22:06:00.000-08:00

*3/4 cup bran flakes
*3/4 cup milk
*1 egg
*1/4 cup veg/canola oil
*1/4 cup honey
*1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
*1 cup regular uncooked oats
*2/3 cups flour
*1 tbsp baking powder
*1/4 tsp salt

Mix all ingredients in your mixer until moist. Preheat oven to 400. Fill greased muffin tin cups 2/3 full of batter. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top of each muffin. Place in oven and bake for 14 minutes.

If you want to make crumbly struesal for the top mix 3 tbsp cold unsalted butter, 1/2 cup flour, 4 tbsp sugar, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon and place that on top of uncooked batter.

Homemade Bread

2008-01-23T21:56:00.001-08:00

The sweetest lady in my ward came over and taught me how to make here bread. I even grinded the wheat in my wheat grinder too! It was so sweet of her and her husband and a lot of fun! This is simple and very yummy!

*6 cups lukewarm water

*2tbsp dough enhancer
*2 tbsp dry active yeast
*2/3 cup oil
*2/3 cup honey
*2 tbsp salt
*6 cups of flour(enough for soft dough)

Put water, yeast, and dough enhancer in your mixer. Add other ingredients and mix (knead) for 10 minutes. Take out dough and form into 4 loaves. (knead a little with hands) Grease 4 loaf pans. let dough raise for 30 minutes. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes! It is that easy! Who knew? The lady who taught me uses white flour and it raises better but I mix half white and wheat and it still tastes fine!

Pretzel dip

2007-12-31T10:50:00.000-08:00

Pretzel dip

*1 tbsp honey mustard

*1 tsp garlic powder

*1 cup mayo

*1/4 cup sugar

Mix all of the above. Refrigerate and

serve w/ pretzels when ready.

*My friend Lisa gave me this recipe. It is perfect for those "in a hurry" parties. And always proves top be a good hit!

Bec's Bean dip Salsa

2007-12-22T13:00:00.001-08:00

This is so easy to make and always serves to be a big hit.

* 1 can black beans (drain/rinse)
*1 can black eyed peas ""
*1 can corn ""
*4-5 Roma tomatoes (diced and seeded)
*2-3 avocados (diced)
*1/2 cup purple onion (chopped fine)
*1/4 cup cilantro (diced finely)

Mix all of the above in a bowl. Then add

*1/4 cup- 1/2 cup of Italian dressing (bottled/ any brand)

Stir all together and serve with tortilla chips!

Homemade oreos

2007-12-22T07:34:00.001-08:00

* This recipe is soooo easy and is very good. It is perfect for a quick treat!

*2 packages of German chocolate cake mix
*1 1/2 cups shortening
*4 eggs

Preheat oven to 350. Roll dough into med. size balls and press flat. Cook for 9 minutes. Frost with white fluffy frosting or vanilla, and place another cookie on top to make a 'sandwich". Makes the perfect oreos!!

Cantaloupe Bread

2007-12-20T09:29:00.000-08:00

This is my friend Shellie's recipe. Anything she makes is good and always out does Martha Stewart's baking! This bread is amazing and wows every time!!

Beat the following ingredients, well, together.
*3 eggs
*1 cup oil
*2 cups sugar
*1tsp vanilla
*2 cups pureed cantaloupe

Next mix together (separately)

*3 cups flour
*1 tsp salt
*1 tsp baking powder
*2 tsp cinnamon
*1/2 tsp ginger

Mix the dry ingredients in to the wet ingredients. Mix well. Place batter in two large bread pans that have been greased and floured! Bake at 325 for one hour!

You WILL enjoy it, I promise!

Vanishing oatmeal raisin cookies

2007-11-29T09:57:00.000-08:00

O.k. So I know a lot of people loathe oatmeal raisin cookies, but give this recipe a try and you may just change your mind. They are so good!!

*1 cup margarine or butter (2 sticks)
*1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
*1/2 sugar
*2 eggs
*1 teaspoon vanilla
*1 1/2 cups flour
*1 tsp baking soda
*1 tsp cinnamon
*1/2 tsp salt
*3 cups oatmeal, (uncooked, quick or old fashioned)
*1 cup of raisins

Preheat oven to 350
In mixer, beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs, and vanilla and beat well. add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well. Stir in oats and raisins. Mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Do not over cook. Cookies harden after they cool. (makes about 3 dozen)

These are so good trust me!!

Layered pumpkin bread

2007-11-25T16:29:00.001-08:00

Layered Pumpkin Bread

*1 cup canned pumpkin
*1 cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar
*1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
*4 egg whites, divided
*1/2 fat free milk (can use 2%)
*1/4 cup Canola oil
*2 cups of flour
*2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. pumpkin spice
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pkg. cream cheese softened

Preheat oven to 350. Grease nonstick loaf pan. Mix pumpkin, 1 cup of sugar, brown sugar, 3 of the egg whites, milk and oil together. Add flour, baking powder, pie spice, salt, stir just until moistened. Set aside. Beat cheese, 2tbsp(or more) of sugar, and the remaining egg white until well blended. Spoon half of pumpkin batter into loaf pan. Top with all the cream cheese mixture evenly. Cover with remaining pumpkin batter. Bake 1 hour 5 min. Or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for ten minutes. Use knife to loosen edges of bread. Serve and enjoy!! I love it the second day even more!!!

Rivka's pizza dough

2007-11-21T15:08:00.001-08:00

This is the best dough for pizza. I have tried a lot and thanks to Riv I will never have to switch around recipes again!

*3 tbsp sugar
*1 tbsp salt
*2 tbsp olive oil
*1 1/2 cups warm water
*4 cups bread flour
*2 tsp (1 packet) instant yeast

Stick it in your mixer and let it mix for 10-15 minutes. The dough should be really smooth and not sticky at all. Once mixed, roll it into a ball on the counter top. Place it in a non-stick plastic bowl (glass or metal) that has been sprayed with Pam and then spray the top of dough as well. Cover with plastic wrap and stick it in the fridge overnight (you can use the dough right away, but it is easier to work with if you refrigerate)

Pull it out of fridge an hour before you want to make pizza. Divide it into four equal parts. Let them warm up to room temp. When ready roll the dough out. Top with whatever you want. If you want to cook it in the oven set the oven at 450 and bake for ten minutes.

*tip* I bought a unglazed tile from home depot and put it straight on my bbq grill outside. It worked just like a pizza stone. The tricky part was getting them on. But it was fun and good!

Sticky pull apart oarnge rolls

2007-11-21T09:31:00.000-08:00

Thanks to one of Beau's mission companions, Chris, we have enjoyed this recipe!!

*1 stick of butter
*1/2 cup of sugar
*1 tsp orange extract
*3 containers buttermilk biscuits

Spray a Bundt pan and place biscuits all the way around the pan. On the stove, melt butter, sugar, and extract together. Pour over biscuits in pan and bake for however long the biscuit directions take. take out and turn over on a cookie sheet and serve!!

Lemon poppyseed Cake

2007-11-21T09:23:00.001-08:00

This is one of my favorite desserts to make. It not only tastes good and is easy to make, but it looks so fancy too!

*1 lemon cake mix
*1 cup water
*1/3 cup oil
*3 eggs
*3 tbsp poppyseeds

Grease and flour a Bundt pan.(well) Combine all cake ingredients until moist. Beat 2 minutes at high speed. Bake at 350 for 35-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool upright for 25 minutes, invert on a plate. Glaze when cooled completely.

GLAZE:

*1 cup powdered sugar
*1 tbsp lemon juice
*1 tbsp milk
*(opt.) 2-3 drops of yellow food coloring.

I always double it and drizzle it over my cake. It is so good!!

Sunday Apple cobbler

2007-11-21T08:52:00.000-08:00

*1 can apple pie filling
*1 stick butter
*1 box yellow cake mix

Melt butter in a 9x13 pan. Pour apple pie filling in and then pour dry cake mix over this. Bake 10-15 minutes at 300 degrees. Serve hot with ice cream.

Cheesy bacon, potato chowder

2007-11-18T13:11:00.000-08:00

*1 lb bacon (crisped and cut)
*1 yellow onion diced
*1/4 cup butter
*6-8 large potatoes(cubed and peeled)
*1 bag grated cheese or more

Cook bacon and onions in butter until bacon is crisp. In large crock pot pour 3 hot cups of water, add potatoes, and onion and bacon. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook on low all day long, stir occasionally. When about ready add 1/2 cup of milk and a bag of grated cheese (or more) to chowder. Stir to mix up. Serve and enjoy!!

White Bean Chili

2007-11-18T13:01:00.000-08:00

This is such a yummy recipe from my Aunt Cindy! I have made it for chili cook off and impressed a lot of people. But I do suggest to use less red pepper if you don't like a really spicy recipe, because this is spicy!

*1 large onion
*1/4 cup of butter
*4 chicken bouillon cubes
*1 tsp dried basil leaf
*2 tbsp red pepper ( I use one)
*4 cups cooked chicken (or more)
*2 tbsp cilantro
*1 tsp chili powder
*4 cans of Great Northern white beans
(for large group use 8 cans, but keep other ingredients the same)

Melt butter and saute' onions, Put all ingredients in a large crock pot and cook all day on low!
Best served with tortilla chips, sour cream, and topped with cheese!!

Stuffed Manicotti

2007-11-18T12:53:00.000-08:00

*12 large Manitcotti shells (cooked according to package directions dry on paper towel)
*4 cups mozzarella cheese
*2 cups ricotta cheese
*2 tbsp dried basil
*1 (26 ounce) jar of spaghetti sauce
*1/2 cup grated, fresh Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350. Mix 3 cups mozzarella, ricotta, & basil. Stuff noodles with this mixture. Pour half of spaghetti sauce in a greased 13x9 inch pan. Put stuffed noodles on top of that, and cover with remaining spaghetti sauce. Top with cheese and bake for 15 minutes. Pull out sprinkle Parmesan and cook for 10 more minutes!! ( Can also add spinach in the stuffing mixture)

Fabulous Chocolate chip cookies

2007-11-17T12:31:00.000-08:00

I have made chocolate cookies a thousand times, and all the recipes are fairly similar. But something about this one keeps the complaints rolling non stop!! They are that good! Thanks Shay!!

*1 cup butter(softened)
*3/4 cup sugar
*1 cup brown sugar
*2 eggs
*1 tsp vanilla
*3 cups flour
*3/4 tsp salt
*3/4 tsp baking soda
*1 bag chocolate chips

Cream together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. In separate bowl sift together flour,salt, and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture and beat well. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. (until slightly browned). Makes about three dozen.

Quick and easy Mexi casserole

2007-11-16T12:19:00.000-08:00

I absolutely love this recipe. It has the perfect flavor.

*1 1/2 lbs of browned hamburger
*1 cup of cream of mushroom soup
*1 cup of cream of chicken soup
*1 cup milk
*1 small can of green chile's
*1 can of hot enchilada sauce (red)
*1 package of taco verde' Doritos (med. size bag)
*Shredded cheese (as much or as little as you want)

Brown meat. Mix in all the above, except chips and cheese. Crush chips and layer the bottom of a casserole pan. Dump hamburger mixture over top of chips, spread evenly. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Pull out of oven, add cheese and cook until cheese is melted.

It is perfect topped with fresh shredded lettuce, sour cream, and salsa!! Enjoy!!

Casserole Funeral Potatoes

2007-11-16T09:13:00.000-08:00

Of course I don't want to have to wait until somebody dies to eat this, so I make a dinner out of it! I sure do love these!

*1 1/2 bags of frozen (cubed) hashbrowns (defrosted)
*1 can cream of chicken soup
*1 1/2 cups of sour cream
*1/2 cup of grated cheese or more ( I always use more)
*1/2 cup melted margarine
*As much cubed ham as you would like
* Salt and pepper to taste

Mix all together. Put in 9x13 pan @ 350, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and add more cheese to the top of casserole. Bake uncovered til' melted!

Cashew Pork

2007-11-15T19:09:00.000-08:00

This is my sister Alison's recipe and it is so good!!

*1 1/2 lb pork (cubed)
*3 tbsp cornstarch
*minced garlic
*crushed red peppers
*2 large carrots (peeled and sliced thin)
*3 tbsp soy sauce
*2 tbsp olive oil
*1 large green pepper
*1 onion cut in wedges
*pepper (to taste)
*1/4 c -1/2 cashews

Combine cornstarch, pork, and soy sauce in a Ziplock bag. Toss to coat. Let sit for one hour. When ready- Heat oil. Add carrots, pork, onion, pepper, and spices to taste. add cashews as meat browns. Cook until crisp tender.

Crockpot Samoan Chicken

2007-11-15T19:05:00.000-08:00

*1 large bottle Soy Sauce
*3 tbsp brown sugar(or more)
*1 tbsp minced garlic
*1 tbsp ginger
*lots of chicken(bone in or out)

Put all in crock pot and cook all day on low. The meat falls right off the bone and is great served over steamed rice with freshly steamed vegetables.

Bacon Wrapped Teriyaki lime Chicken

2007-11-15T17:16:00.000-08:00

*2 bottles Teriyaki sauce (any brand)
*4 dark limes
*Boneless chicken breasts (4-8)
*1 package bacon (thick)

Combine marinade, lime juice(tenderizes meat and adds flavor), and chicken in a large bowl. Marinade in fridge for 4-6 hours. When you pull them out to BBQ, wrap two strips of bacon around each breast, securing it tightly with toothpicks. Turn over often and brush marinade repeatedly while BBQ-ing. Great served with Pineapple kabobs.

Bruechetta French Bread grill.

2007-11-15T16:17:00.000-08:00

My Sister Hanna gave me this recipe. Trust me you will want copies of this one. When you make it everyone asks for the recipe!!

*4-5 roma tomatoes
*1/4 cup fresh basil
*3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
*3 tbsp olive oil
*3 tbsp brown spicy mustard
*2 tbsp minced garlic
*1/2 tsp salt
*2-3 cucumbers (peeled, chopped, and cubed)

Mix all the above in a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

In another bowl mix

*1/2 cup mayo
*1/4 cup brown spicy mustard
*1 tbsp green onion (finely chopped)
*1 tsp minced garlic
*3/4 tsp oregano

Slice two loaves of French bread. Place on baking sheet. Broil for a few minutes in oven. Take out and turn the French bread over. Spread mayo mixture on each piece and return to oven to broil until edges are crispy. Take out of oven and top with fresh veggie mixture! Can be broiled on the grill or in the oven.

Yummy!!

Crockpot Italian Chicken Sauce

2007-11-15T15:01:00.000-08:00

*This is so good serve over Egg noodles (my fav) or over rice (Beau's fav)!!

*2-3 chicken breasts (cubed and raw)
*1 packet Good Seasons Italian dressing
*2 (8ounce) cream cheese
*2 cans cream of chicken soup

Place raw chicken in Crockpot. Sprinkle Italian dressing over chicken. Pour soup over that. cover with cheese. Cook on low for 4-6 hours or until chicken is done. Stir occasionally to mix cheese in!!