Easy Pudding Milkshake
Friday, January 21, 2005
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons jell-o pudding, any flavor
1 scoop (1/2) ice cream, any flavor, softened
DIRECTIONS:
Pour milk into shaker. Add pudding mix and ice cream. Put lid on shaker. Shake hard for 1 minute. Open shaker. Pur into glass and drink. I put this in a blender it is a little easier that way i think. I also add about 3 scoops of ice cream and about 3 tablespoons of pudding mix. It depends on how you want it to taste. Just keep adding till you get it the way you want it. Very yummy and very easy for the kids.
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:49 AM
Ham, Potato and Broccoli Casserole
Layers of French fries, broccoli and ham topped with a creamy soup mixture and sprinkled with cheese.
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Makes: 4 to 6
INGREDIENTS:
1 (16 ounce) package frozen French fries
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1 1/2 cups cooked, cubed ham
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can milk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cover bottom of dish with layer of French fries. Add a layer of broccoli, then sprinkle ham evenly over broccoli. In a small bowl mix together soup, milk and mayonnaise. Pour mixture evenly over ingredients in baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
3. Bake uncovered in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Labels: Casseroles
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:47 AM
Lemon Garlic Chicken Kebabs
INGREDIENTS:
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 T. olive oil
2 T. fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 T. chopped fresh garlic
2 tsp. fresh chopped chives
salt & peppers
kebab skewers
DIRECTIONS:
Cut each chicken breast into 8 even strips. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Add chicken and marinate for 1-2 hours. Skewer onto long wooden or metal skewers. Broil, grill, or bake until cooked through, about 4-8 minutes.
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:45 AM
Lemon Yogurt Muffins
INGREDIENTS:
4 to 6 T honey
4 T butter
1 cup yogurt
1 large egg
½ cup lemon juice
½ tsp. grated lemon rind
1 cup unbleached white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
Dash nutmeg
1 ½ tsps. Baking soda
½ tsp. salt
½ cup nuts, optional
DIRECTIONS:
Melt butter and honey together. Remove from heat. Beat together yogurt, lemon juice and rind. Add butter and honey mixture and beat well. Sift dry ingredients together. Make a well in center of dry ingredients and add wet ones. Stir briefly. Fill muffin cups A full and bake for 25 minutes at 375 degrees.
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:45 AM
Cheddar Potato Slices
INGREDIENTS:
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp pepper
4 medium potatoes cut into 1/4" slices
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS:
In small bowl, combine soup, onion, paprika and pepper. In greased 2 quart baking dish, arrange potatoes in overlapping rows. Sprinkle with cheese; spoon soup mixture over cheese. Cover, bake at 400 for 45 minutes. Uncover; bakes 10 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender.
Labels: Fruits and Vegetables
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:39 AM
Chicken Sonora
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 lb cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 lb jack cheese, shredded
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can chili - no beans
4 chicken breasts (cooked & diced)
4 oz can chopped black olives
1/2 cup milk
1 medium onion chopped
4 oz bottle taco sauce
1 dozen corn tortillas
DIRECTIONS:
Combine the cheeses; reserve 1 cup. Mix all ingredients, except tortillas and reserved cheese, until well blended. In a well greased 9x13" baking dish, layer the tortillas and chicken mixture. Repeat layers, and top with reserved cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Garnish with sour cream.
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:38 AM
Chocolate Almond Pie
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup milk
20 large marshmallows
1 large Hershey candy bar with almonds
1 large container Cool Whip
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS:
Heat milk and marshmallows together; add 1/2 candy bar. Stir until smooth and candy bar is melted; cool.
Add 1/2 of the Cool Whip, pinch of salt and vanilla extract to the cooled marshmallow mixture. Pile remaining Cool Whip on top of the pie. Grate the other 1/2 candy bar and use to garnish the top.
Labels: Pies and Tarts
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:37 AM
Cinnamon Coffee Cookies
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 Tablespoon Amaretto flavoring
1 egg
2 cups flour
1-1/2 Tablespoon instant coffee
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add Amaretto & egg, beat well. Combine flour, coffee, cinnamon & salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture, stirring until thoroughly blended. Shape dough into balls. Roll in cinnamon-sugar. Place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:36 AM
Lemon Meringue Cake
INGREDIENTS:
1 (18.25 ounce) box lemon cake mix
1 (4 serving) size box lemon pudding mix (not instant)
3 eggs, divided
4 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
DIRECTIONS:
Prepare cake mix as directed, baking in two 8- or 9-inch round pans.
Split each cake layer in half horizontally, so you have 4 layers.
Make the filling: prepare pudding mix according to package directions for pie. Allow to cool slightly, then whisk in the egg yolks. Set aside to cool.
Place the bottom cake layer on a cookie sheet or ovenproof serving plate. Divide the lemon filling in thirds. Place between each layer of cake, ending with cake only.
Whip egg whites in small bowl on medium speed until foamy. Beat in the sugar, about a tablespoon at a time, on high speed until stiff peaks form. Spread or pipe the meringue over the top and sides of the cake, being sure to seal all areas. Place on center rack in preheated 375 degree F oven and bake about 10 minutes, until meringue is lightly browned. Refrigerate thoroughly before serving.
Makes 12 servings.
Labels: Cake and Muffins
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:35 AM
Shredded Potato Casserole
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups peeled and shredded potatoes
1/2 cup melted butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 1 1/2 qt. baking dish. In medim bowl, combine potatoes, butter, eggs, onion, salt and paprika, mixing well. Place potato mixture into baking dish and pour milk over top. Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle top with cheese and bake until cheese melts.
Labels: Casseroles
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:33 AM
Simple Fruit Salad
INGREDIENTS:
1 apple, chopped
1 large orange, cut into bite-size
1/2 cup seedless grapes
1 nectarine, chopped
1/4 cup orange juice
plain low-fat yogurt
DIRECTIONS:
In mixing bowl, combine apple, orange, grapes and nectarine. Pour enough orange juice to coat fruit. Toss and refrigerate. Serve with dollop of yogurt.
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:31 AM
Simple Stuffed Potatoes
INGREDIENTS:
4 large baking potatoes, 12 oz each, cooked
1 env Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix
1 cup milk
4 Tbs butter or margarine
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop pulp from each half and place in medium bowl. Add soup mix, milk and butter; mash. Spoon mixture back into potato shells. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. On baking sheet, arrange potatoes. Bake 10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Labels: Fruits and Vegetables
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:30 AM
Twice-Baked Potato Casserole
INGREDIENTS:
6 medium Idaho potatoes, baked (leftovers are fine)
1/4 Tsp salt
1/4 Tsp pepper
1 Tsp paprika
1 Lb sliced bacon, cooked & crumbled or diced (spread out
on baking sheet covered with aluminum foil and broil, for a
quick and easy approach)
3 cups (24 ounces) sour cream
2 cups (8 ounces) coarsely shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) coarsely shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, finely chopped (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Place half in a greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the salt, pepper, paprika and bacon. Top with half of the sour ream and cheeses. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350E° Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with finely chopped green onions, if desired.
Serves 6-8
Labels: Casseroles
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:21 AM
Party Bread
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound loaf sourdough bread (round)
8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, sliced
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped green onion ( red onion, chopped finr, can be subbed)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
DIRECTIONS:
Cut bread several times lengthwise and crosswise, making a grid like pattern. Do not cut all the way through bottom crust. Insert sliced cheese and shredded cheese between cuts. Set aside.
In a bowl cut up butter. Add garlic and onion. Microwave on high until butter melts. Stir and spoon over bread into cuts. Place on a piece of foil and wrap up. Place in oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Open top of foil, exposing bread. Return to oven and bake 10 more minutes or until cheese melts. Serve hot.
Labels: Breads and Pastries
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:20 AM
Luncheon Veggie Pasta Salad
INGREDIENTS:
1 16 oz. pkg. small shell pasta - cooked, rinsed and drained
1 16 oz. Wishbone Italian dressong (use 8 oz.)
1 bottle of McCormick salad supreme (use 1/2 of bottle)
2 medium cucumbers, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 small, or 1 large red onion , chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 small can of ripe olives, halved
DIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients and marinate overnight.
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:19 AM
Nacho Cheese Chicken
INGREDIENTS:
4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
1 can condensed nacho cheese soup
1 (4 ounce) can mild chopped green chiles
Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients in crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours.
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:18 AM
Blueberry Banana Blitz
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large bananas, sliced (2 cups)
2 cups blueberries (1 pint)
DIRECTIONS:
Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Carefully fold in the banana and 1-1/2 cups of the blueberries. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Serve cold, topped with the rest of the blueberries (1/2 cup)
Substitute craisins in place of the blueberries. Try it with walnuts or Raisin nut cereal. Or even better, stir in a little of the granola mix from the recipe above!
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:16 AM
Pizza Pork Chops
INGREDIENTS:
4 pork chops, cut 3/4-inch thick
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion
1 (8 ounce) package herb stuffing mix
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (8 ounce) can pizza sauce
1 (3 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Chop onion and sauté in butter until clear. Add stuffing mix, water and oregano to pan. Stir well. Divide mixture into 4 and shape stuffing into 4 mounds in a 12 x 7 1/2 x 2-inch baking dish. Place 1 pork chop on each mound. Pour pizza sauce over each chop.
Drain mushrooms and sprinkle over pizza sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour or until chops are tender. Sprinkle cheese over each mound and remove to a serving platter.
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:15 AM
Sarge's EZ Pulled Pork BBQ
Too busy to cook? A slow cooker and a can of beef broth gets you started on this recipe. 'Low and slow' cooking gives you a roast that shreds with a fork.
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Hours
Ready In: 8 Hours 10 Minutes
Makes: 8 to 10 servings
INGREDIENTS:
1 (5 pound) pork butt roast
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1/4 cup brewed coffee
DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut roast in half. Rub each half with salt and pepper, and place in the slow cooker. Pour broth and coffee over the meat.
2. Turn the slow cooker to Low, and cover. Cook for 6 to 8 hours, or until the roast is fork tender.
3. Carefully remove the roast to a cutting board. Pull the meat off the bone with a fork. You may also chop it with a cleaver afterwards, if you like it really finely cut.
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:14 AM
Crispy Chilli Twists
Thursday, January 20, 2005
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (6 ounces)
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
DIRECTIONS:
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain very thoroughly (excess water on pasta will cause oil to spatter). Heat oil (1 inch) in skillet to 375F. Fry pasta, about 1 cup at a time, about 2 minutes or until crisp and light golden brown, stirring if necessary to separate. Drain on paper towels. Mix remaining ingredients in large bowl; toss with pasta until evenly coated.
16 servings (1/4 cup each)
Per Serving: 52 Calories; trace Fat (7.2% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fibre; trace Cholesterol; 35mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 11:56 PM
Chilli con Carne
Spicy chilli with ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, onions and garlic. Can be served over rice.
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 1 Hour 5 Minutes
Makes: 10 servings
INGREDIENTS:
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large onions, chopped
1 chile pepper, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 pounds lean ground beef
3 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon chilli powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves
2 (15.25 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a medium sized stock pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, chile pepper and garlic until soft. Add ground beef: cook and stir until meat is browned.
2. Pour in tomatoes with liquid, salt, pepper, cumin, chilli powder, paprika, oregano, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
3. Stir in kidney beans, and cook another 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks before serving.
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 11:55 PM
Blt Pizza
INGREDIENTS:
1 prepared Italian bread shell (12 in.)
1/3 cup Mayonnaise
4 plum tomatoes sliced
1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
8 slices Bacon, cut into quarters, cooked
1 cup torn romaine lettuce
DIRECTIONS:
Spread bread shell with mayo; layer with tomatoes, cheese and bacon. BAKE at 450 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese melts. Top with lettuce and cut into wedges.
Yield: 4 Servings
Labels: Sandwich and Pizza
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 11:54 PM
Pizza Noodle Casserole
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
INGREDIENTS:
8 oz. noodles, cooked and drained
1 pound ground beef
1 tbsp. oil
1 can (4oz) mushrooms, drained
4 oz. pepperoni, chopped
1 can (15oz) pizza sauce
2 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
DIRECTIONS:
Brown ground beef in oil. Mix in mushrooms, pepperoni, pizza sauce and cheddar cheese.
Put cooked and drain noodles in greased baking pan. Pour sauce mixture over the noodles and top with mozzarella cheese and bake 1 hour at 250 degrees.
Serves 6
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:49 AM
Ranch Potatoes
INGREDIENTS:
4-5 potatoes, peeled and cut into bits-size cubes
1/2 C. water
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix
salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Boil potatoes until done; drain. Mix water and dressing mix. Pour over potatoes. Heat about 5 more minutes and season to taste.
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:48 AM
Salsa Chicken Soup
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
3/4 cups water
1 to 2 tsp chili powder
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup salsa
Shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese optional
DIRECTIONS:
In a large saucepan, combine chicken, broth, water & chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover & simmer for 5 mins. Add corn; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncoverd for 5 mins or until chicken is no longer pink & corn is tender. Add salsa hat through. Top with cheese if desired.
Ylds: 6 servings
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 1:47 AM
Cheesy Vegetable Bake
Monday, January 17, 2005
To thaw vegetables quickly, place in colander and run water over them.
INGREDIENTS:
4 cups frozen broccoli, cauliflower, and carrot blend or similar vegetable mixture, thawed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, regular or low fat
1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained
2 cups shredded American cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Combine vegetables, soup, pimiento, onion, and cheese in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. Stir well before serving.
Serves 4 to 6.
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 11:35 PM
Quick Teriyaki Shrimp And Rice
INGREDIENTS:
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
extra virgin olive oil
3/4 Lb. shrimp, thawed, deveined, cut in half
1 Cup cooked rice
teriyaki sauce to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Heat frying pan over medium heat and add enough oil to cover bottom; swirl around sides. Sauté onion and garlic until golden, add rice and shrimp. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until shrimp is pink and done.
YIELD: 2 Servings
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 11:34 PM
Cranberry-Nut Coffee Cake
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups Bisquick baking mix
2 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
DIRECTIONS:
Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a square 9 inch pan. Stir baking mix, granulated sugar, 2/3 cup water and egg in a medium bowl until blended. Beat vigorously for 30 seconds. Spread in pan.
Mix brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon. Sprinkle over batter. Spoon cranberry sauce over top.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in cake area comes out clean.
Stir remaining ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over cake. Serve warm.
Labels: Cake and Muffins
colours fill my life with wonders ♥ @ 11:33 PM