Tiff and Dan's Kitchen

Orange Kissed Cookies

2011-08-09T15:00:00.000-07:00

Recipe from Allrecipes.com

1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. butter-flavored shortening
1 egg
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (add another 2 tablespoons for high altitudes)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. + 2 Tbsp. thawed orange juice concentrate
1 Tbsp. grated orange zest

Frosting
1 tsp. grated orange zest
1/4 c. thawed orange juice concentrate
1/2 c. softened butter
3 c. powdered sugar
2-3 drops orange food coloring (optional)

Preheat oven to 375.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a mixer, combine the white sugar and shortening. Beat until well-combined. Add the egg and beat well, then add the sour cream and vanilla and beat for about 1 minute or until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the flour mixture and beat until combined. Add the orange juice concentrate and orange rind and mix well.

Using a cookie scoop (or pastry bag), drop the dough/batter (the mixture will be VERY moist–thicker than a cake batter but thinner than traditional cookies) by the tablespoon-ful onto a lined, un-greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cookies are set and just starting to turn golden brown around the edges. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack and cool completely.

For the frosting, combine the frosting ingredients with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Pipe or spread over the cooled cookies.

Yield: Approximately 36 cookies

Soft Pretzels

2011-08-09T14:53:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cup warm water
1 1/8 teaspoon active dry yeast
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup bread flour
3 cups regular flour
2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons baking soda
to taste coarse salt
4 tablespoons butter (melted)

PREPARATION:
Sprinkle yeast on lukewarm water in mixing bowl; stir to dissolve. Add sugar, salt and stir to dissolve; add flour and knead dough until smooth and elastic. Let rise at least 1/2 hour.

While dough is rising, prepare a baking soda water bath with 2 cups warm water and 2 Tbsp baking soda. Be certain to stir often. After dough has risen, pinch off bits of dough and roll into a long rope* (about 1/2 inch or less thick) and shape. Dip pretzel in soda solution and place on greased baking sheet. Allow pretzels to rise again. Bake in 450 degrees F oven for about 10 minutes or until golden. Brush with melted butter and enjoy!

Toppings: after you brush with butter try sprinkling with coarse salt. Or for Auntie Anne's famous Cinnamon Sugar, try melting a stick of butter in a shallow bowl (big enough to fit the entire pretzel) and in another shallow bowl make a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. Dip the pretzel into the butter, coating both sides generously. Then dip again into the cinnamon mixture. Enjoy!

* The longer and thinner you can make the dough rope, the more like Auntie Anne's they will be.

*Sweet butter, not regular butter, is one of her secrets!

NUTRITION:
196 calories, 4g fat, 34g carbohydrates, 5g protein per serving. This recipe is low in fat.

Gingerbread Cookies

2009-10-28T12:34:00.000-07:00

1 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
5 cups flour (can do half whole wheat)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. salt
1 cup raisins, chopped (can sub mini chocolate chips or other dried fruit)

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat well. With mixer running on low, slowly add the honey and molasses. Beat well.

Whisk together the dry ingredients. Add a cup at a time to the creamed mixture.

Scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl to make sure there isn’t any flour left. Add the raisins. Transfer the dough to an airtight container or large Ziploc bag. Chill until very cold–about 4 hours or overnight.

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface and cut with cookie cutters.

Bake cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets at 375 degrees F for 6-7 minutes (shorter for smaller cookies, longer for larger cookies) or until cookies are firm to the touch and lightly golden. (If you like crisp cookies, bake for longer.)

Decorate as desired.

Frosting
1/2 cup butter
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup half and half

Beat until fluffy. Tint with food coloring. Store in the fridge until ready to use. Let come to room temperature before decorating cookies.

Ultimate Cinnamon Roll Recipe

2008-07-13T11:11:00.000-07:00

Prep Time: 2 hours, 00 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
1-1/2 packages (about 3-1/4 teaspoons) dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg
4 to 5 cups sifted flour
melted butter
brown sugar
cinnamon
raisins (optional)
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Vanilla Frosting
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
milk or cream (2 to 4 tablespoons)

Preparation:
Add the warm water to the yeast and soak 10 minutes.
Scald milk; pour over the shortening. Add sugar and salt and cool to tepid. Add the dissolved yeast and beaten egg. Add 4 cups flour adding one at a time beating after each addition.

Dough should be soft yet firm enough to handle. Knead on floured board until elastic and smooth. Avoid too much flour. Turn dough into well oiled bowl. Let rise for 1-1/2 hours.

Press dough down and divide into workable size. Roll dough out into a rectangle. Cover with melted butter. Layer with a generous thick layer of brown sugar. Sprinkle on cinnamon as desired. If you like raisins, layer on a layer of raisins. Roll up jellyroll fashion.

Using a scissors or a piece of string, cut off slices about 1 to 1-1/2 inches thick. Place slices in an 8 or 9 inch round greased cake pan. Place one slice in the middle and other slices around it. Press rolls down to even out and fill pan. Let rise until rolls fill the pan generously...about another hour.

Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 15 - 20 minutes. If rolls get too brown, cover with a piece of tine foil until the end of baking. Do not over bake rolls.

Remove immediately from pan by inverting onto a plate and then tip over onto another plate to right the rolls.

For the Frosting:
In a medium bowl, place sugar, butter and vanilla. Then stir in enough milk or cream to reach a thick, hardly-able to stir consistency.

Spread over warm rolls as soon as they are placed on a plate to let the frosting melt and run into the rolls.

Hawaiian Haystacks (Sauce)

2008-06-17T15:49:00.000-07:00

Super fast and easy:
1-2 cans Cream of Chicken soup
1/2-1 can water or milk
basil
oregano
salt
pepper

combine all and bring to boil. Boil 2-3 minutes. Serve over rice and top with your favorite toppings

More time, but better tasting:
chicken tenders
1-2 cans Cream of Chicken soup
1/2-1 can water or milk
basil
oregano
salt
pepper
sage

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and cook on low all day. Or, simmer for 30 minutes on the stove top.

Source: http://greatfriendsgoodfood.blogspot.com/
(Friends of Becca Nelson)

Poppy Seed Chicken

2008-05-06T16:19:00.000-07:00

Description:
Chicken breast smothered in a creamy sauce with buttery ritz cracker bits
spread throughout.

Ingredients:
2 c cooked, cubed chicken breast
1 can Cream of Chicken soup
1 1/2 c Sour Cream
8 oz Ritz Crackers (2 sleeves)
1/2 c butter
1 T poppy seeds

Directions:
Put crackers in Ziploc bag and break up with hands so you have crumbs and
some pieces. Melt butter, add cracker crumbs and poppy seeds. Put 1/2 of
this mixture in bottom of 9x13 pan. Mix soup, chicken, and sour cream
together. Pour over crumb mixture in pan. Sprinkle remaining crumb
mixture over the top. Bake 350 for 20 min.

Number Of Servings:6

Preparation Time:30 min plus baking time

Source: recipe swap

Sweet and Sour Chicken

2008-05-02T11:39:00.000-07:00

Cut up your chicken to bite-size (However much you need for your fam)
Throw it in a bowl with a little milk to coat it (as much or little milk as you want)
Take it out of the bowl and cover the chicken in some flour. (however much flour you need)
Heat up a pan with a little bit of oil.
Throw the flour coated chicken in the pan and fry it so it's cooked through.

Sauce:
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. ketchup
1/2 c. vinegar
2-3 T soy sauce
dash garlic salt

from: Becca Nielson

Chelsea's cookies

2008-04-30T09:55:00.000-07:00

3 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 sticks of butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla

mix flour, baking soda, and salt. set aside. mix butter (soften for 20 sec) and sugars until creamed, then add eggs and vanilla. slowly mix in the flour mixture then add a bag of chocolate chips.
make little about 1 in balls and bake on 375 for 12 min or until the peaks on the cookies brown

Easy Lasagna

2008-04-07T12:11:00.000-07:00

Ingredients: 1 egg
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 container (16 oz) cottage cheese
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided
(you can use other if you like)
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
2 cans (26 oz each) spaghetti sauce
1 box lasagna noodles

Directions: Preheat oven to 350.

In bowl, mix egg, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, cottage cheese, and 1 cup mozzarella. Set aside.

Brown hamburger with onion. Drain grease. Put all but 1 cup of spaghetti sauce in with hamburger and water. Spread the 1 cup of sauce on bottom of greased 9x13 pan. Make layer of noodles. (breaking if necessary) Spread half of cottage cheese mix over noodles. Spoon 1/3 of sauce mix over cheese. Repeat layers once. Add one more layer of noodles and ladle sauce on top. Bake covered 50 mins. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Let stand 5 mins. Serves 8.

Recipe from: Tamina Morgan

Weights and Measurements

2008-04-03T15:21:00.001-07:00

3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
2 tablespoons = 1/8 cup
4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup
5 1/3 tablespoons = 1/3 cup
8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup
10 2/3 tablespoons = 2/3 cup
12 tablespoons = 3/4 cup
14 tablespoons = 7/8 cup
16 tablespoons = 1 cup

1 cup = 8 fluid ounces
1 cup = 1/2 pint
2 cups = 1 pint
4 cups = 1 quart
4 quarts = 1 gallon
8 quarts = 1 peck
4 pecks = 1 bushel

1 liter = 2.1 pints
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
28.3 grams = 1 ounce

How Much and How Many

2008-04-03T15:20:00.002-07:00

Butter, Chocolate
2 tblsp. butter = 1 ounce
1 stick or 1/4 lb. butter = 1/2 cup
1 square chocolate = 1 ounce

Crumbs
20 saltine crackers = 1 cup fine crumbs
12 graham crackers = 1 cup fine crumbs
22 vanilla wafers = 1 cup fine crumbs
1 slice bread = 1/2 cup soft crumbs

Nuts
1 pound walnuts in shell = 2 cups, shelled
1/4 pounc chopped walnuts = about 1 cup
1 pound almonds in shell = about 1 cup, shelled

Fruits and Vegetables
Juice of 1 lemon = 3-4 tablespoons
Grated peel of 1 lemon = 1 teaspoon
Juice of 1 orange = 6-7 tablespoons
Grated peel of 1 orange = about 2 teaspoons
1 medium apple, chopped = 1 cup
1 medium onion, chopped = 1/2 cup
2 stalks celery, chopped = 1 cup

Cheese and Eggs
1 pound cheese, shredded = 4 cups
1 large egg, beaten = 1/4 cup
12 to 14 egg yolks = 1 cup
8 to 10 egg whites = 1 cup

Noodles and Rice
4 oz. macaroni = 1 - 1 1/4 cups raw, 2 1/4 cups cooked
4 oz. spaghetti = 1 1/2 - 2 cups raw, 2 1/4 cups cooked
1 cup uncooked rice = 3 1/2 cups cooked
1 cup precooked rice = 2 cups cooked

Egg Tips

2008-04-03T15:20:00.001-07:00

Eggs will age more in one day at room temperature than in one week in the refrigerator.

To test eggs for freshness, place the egg in a cup of water to which two teaspoonfuls of salt have been added. A fresh egg sinks; a doubter will float.

When you are going to beat egg whites, let the eggs sit at room temperature for half an hour before using them. You’ll get more volume when you beat them.

When egg white is whipped or beaten it makes a foam and increases in volume 6 to 8 times. Egg whites will beat faster and higher if you add a pinch of salt.

4 jumbo eggs = 1 cup
6 jumbo whites = 1 cup
12 jumbo yolks = 1 cup

4 extra large eggs = 1 cup
6 extra large whites = 1 cup
12 extra large yolks = 1 cup

5 large eggs = 1 cup
7 large whites = 1 cup
14 large yolks = 1 cup

5 medium eggs = 1 cup
8 medium whites = 1 cup
16 medium yolks = 1 cup

6 small eggs = 1 cup
9 small whites = 1 cup
18 small yolks = 1 cup

From: Internet

Ritz Chicken

2008-04-03T15:17:00.001-07:00

1 egg, beaten
3 tblsp. milk
1 c. crushed Ritz crackers
½ tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 ½ - 3 lbs. boneless chicken pieces
3 tblsp. cooking oil
1 c. milk

In small bowl, combine the egg and the 3 tblsp. milk. In a shallow bowl, combine crushed crackers, paprika and pepper. Dip chicken pieces, one at a time, into egg mixture; roll in cracker mixture.

In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken. Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally to brown evenly. Drain well. Add the 1 cup milk to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover tightly. Cook for 35 minutes. Uncover; cook about 10 minutes more.

Stromboli

2008-04-03T15:15:00.000-07:00

1 loaf frozen bread dough
Slices of ham
Slices of pepperoni
Mozzarella cheese
Pizza sauce

Thaw bread dough. Roll into a rectangle. Lay thin slices of ham over entire surface of bread, then pepperoni. Top with mozzarella cheese. Roll dough the long way. Place on cookie sheet, seam side down. Can brush with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian Seasoning. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes. Serve sliced with warmed sauce.

From: Good Things Utah

Chocolate Revel Bars (Grandma Johnson)

2008-04-03T14:46:00.001-07:00

a.k.a. The Best Cookies on the Planet!

Step one:
1 c margarine
2 c brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 c flour
2 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
3 c oats

Step two:
12 oz chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp salt
1 c nuts (optional)

Mix together all ingredients in step one, set aside. Melt chips, milk and butter. When smooth and nuts and vanilla. Spread 2/3 oatmeal mixture in bottom of 9x13 pan. Cover with chocolate mixture. Dot remaining oatmeal mixture on top. Bake at 350 deg for 20-30 min. (usually right around 25 min.) or until brown.

Pumpkin Cookies

2008-04-03T14:42:00.000-07:00

1/2 c margarine
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c cooked pumpkin (or get it from a can)
1 3/4 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
3/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cloves
*optional: raisins, nuts, choc. chips, or butterscotch chips

Cream margarine in large bowl. Gradually add sugar and continue mixing until all sugar is creamed into margarine. Add egg and vanilla. Stir until well blended. Sift flour with salt, soda, and spices. Add to margarine mixture and blend. If desired, add nuts or raisins, and mix into dough. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 deg. for 12-15 min.
Makes 2-3 dozen

Homemade Oreos

2008-04-03T14:37:00.000-07:00

1 devil's food cake mix
1/2 c shortening
2 eggs

Mix ingredients together. Roll dough into dime-size balls and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 deg for 8 min. cool.

Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cube butter
2 tsp vanilla
2-4 c powdered sugar

Mix until smooth. frost backs of cookies and put 2 together.
(I cheat and use pre-made frosting)

Manicotti

2008-04-03T14:33:00.001-07:00

I love this recipe because you don't have to cook the noodles beforehand, making them easier to stuff:

1 1/2 lb. (approx.) Mozzarella or Jack cheese, grated
1/2 to 3/4 cup Parmeasan Cheese, grated
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 to 3/4 cup milk
Salt and Pepper to taste
14 manicottie shells (uncooked)
1 bottle spaghetti sauce

Mix together cheese, eggs, milk, salt and pepper until able to handle. Stuff mixture into uncooked shells. Pour part of spaghetti sauce in a 9x13 inch pan. Put shells in; cover with rest of sauce. Add extra water, about 1 cup. Bake at 350, covered, for 1 hour. If it starts to dry off, add more water.

Recipe from: Becky Squire

Sweet and Sour Crock-Pot Chicken

2008-04-03T14:31:00.000-07:00

6 carrots, sliced
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 chicken breasts (Amber chopped them, and I really liked it that way)
1 tsp. salt
15 oz. pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup sugar
3 tbsp. veg. oil
1 1/2 tsp. ginger
4 tbsp. soy sauce
7 tbsp. cornstartch
1 cup water
2/3 cup cider vinegar

Cook on low 7-8 hours or high 3-4 hours. Serve over rice

Recipe from: Becky Squire

Hot Broccoli Cheese Dip

2008-04-03T14:28:00.000-07:00

This reicpe comes from my (Becky Squire) sister-in-law, Marcie.

Mix 1 package Cream Cheese, 1 cup Sour Cream, 1 envelope Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing. Mix with electric mixer on medium until well blended. Stir in 1 thawed and drained 10 oz. package frozen Broccoli and 1 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese. Spoon into 9" pie plate. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with more cheese and bake 5 minutes. Serve with crackers.

Better-Than-Olive-Garden Alfredo Sauce

2008-04-03T14:25:00.000-07:00

8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened

1 stick Butter, softened

1 1/2 cup Milk

1 cup grated Parmesean Cheese

1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder

Melt Cream Cheese, Butter, and Milk together in a saucepan. Add remaining ingrediants, Garlic Powder last. Stir with a whisk until all melted together. Pour over pasta.

Recipe from: Becky Squire

Easy Bread Sticks

2008-04-03T14:24:00.000-07:00

This is also a recipe for really good pizza crust-just don't use the topping for the breadsticks.
Dough:
3 cups warm water
3 Tbsp. yeast
3 tsp. salt
3 tsp. sugar
1/3 cup oil
7 cups flour

Topping:
1/4 cup soft butter
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. garlic salt

Mix dough ingredients and knead well. Spread into greased pizza pans or cookie sheets. For bread sticks, spread with topping and score with a pizza cutter into breadstick shapes. Bake at 450 for 10-15 minutes.

Recipe from: Becky Squire

Cheese Sauce (for Veggies)

2008-04-03T14:22:00.000-07:00

2 Tbsp. margarine, melted
2 Tbsp. flour
1 cup milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
salt and pepper

Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour. Using wire wisk, add milk, then cheese and salt and pepper. Melt all together. Pour over broccoli or other vegetables.

Recipe from: Becky Squire

Chicken Enchiladas

2008-04-03T14:10:00.000-07:00

4 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded or cubed
2-3 green onions, chopped
3 c grated cheese
2 small cans sliced olives
1 (7 oz) can green chilies
2 cans cream of chicken soup
2 c sour cream (16 oz container)

Mix cream of chicken and sour cream to form sauce. Mix 1/2 c sauce with chicken, chilies, onion, and olives to form filling. Spread tortillas with filling and roll. Place in 9x13 pan. Pour remainder of sauce over enchiladas and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake at 450 deg for 15 min. or until heated through. Do not cover.

My variation:
I leave out the onions, olives and chilies. I replace the cream of chicken with cream of mushroom. And I prefer to use pepperjack cheese. This is a recipe you can adjust to your preferences.

Grandma Johnson's Enchiladas

2008-04-03T14:08:00.000-07:00

1 lb hamburger
onion
2 c grated cheese
1 pkg tortillas
1 can enchilada sauce, mild
1 can beef gravy
1 can tomato sauce

Cook meat and onion, add grated cheese. Heat enchilada sauce and beef gravy. Dip tortilla in sauce. Put meat misture in middle and roll up and put in pan. Pour rest of sauce over top. Put in oven 300 deg. until done. Can make day ahead, or freeze for later.

Rice with ABC soup

2008-04-03T14:06:00.000-07:00

Brown hamburger, add 2-3 tbsp flour and stir. Add can of ABC soup (vegetable beef) and 1 can water. Stir until thickened. Serve over rice.

Quick Tuna Dish

2008-04-03T14:04:00.000-07:00

1 can refrigerator biscuits
1 can tuna (or chicken)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c grated cheese

Grease 8" square pan and line bottom with biscuits. Mix together tuna and soup and pour over biscuits. Top with cheese. Bake at 350 deg for 30 min.

Mac and Cheese a la Dan

2008-04-03T14:03:00.000-07:00

Make a box of mac and cheese. Add pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce and quartered pepperoni's.

Homemade Mac and Cheese with Ham

2008-04-03T13:57:00.000-07:00

2 quarts water
2 tsp salt
1 tbsp oil
1 3/4 c macaroni
2 c diced cooked ham
1 1/2 c grated cheddar cheese (divide into 1 c and 1/2 c)
2 tbsp margarine or butter
1/4 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 dry mustard
2 1/2 c milk
1/2 c crushed potato chips

Heat oven to 350 deg. Boil water in large deep pot with 2 tsp salt and oil (to prevent boiling over). Add macaroni. Cook uncovered after water returns to a boil for 10-11 min. Stir occasionally. Drain and rinse under hot water. In 2 quart casserole dish, combine cooked macaroni, ham, and 1 c cheese. In medium saucepan, melt margarine. Blend in flour, 1/2 tsp salt and mustard. Add milk all at once. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1 min. Combine sauce with macaroni mixture. Toss 1/2 c cheddar cheese with potato chips. Sprinkle over top. Bake at 350 deg for 25-30 min.

Tuna Cheese Rolls

2008-04-03T13:53:00.000-07:00

2 1/4 c bisquick
2/3 c milk
Mix together until soft dough forms. Turn onto surface sprinkled with flour or Bisquick. Knead 10 times. Roll out with rolling pin until about 1/8 in. thick. Sprinkle drained can of tuna fish over (Dan and I use canned chicken instead). Roll up and then cut with string to slices about 3/4 inch thick. Bake for 8-10 min.

While baking, make cheese sauce:
1/2 cube margarine
1/4 c flour
2 c milk
Melt margarine in mocrowave about 30 seconds. Add flour and stir until smooth. Cook in mocrowave for 45 seconds. Then add milk. Microwave and stir every 2 min. until thick. This takes 8-10 min. Then add grated cheese (about 1 cup, but until it looks good). Make sure cheese is melted.

To serve, put rolls on plate and pour cheese sauce over the top.

Rolls

2008-04-03T11:18:00.000-07:00

1 pkg active dry yeast
1/4 c warm water
1 c milk, scalded
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c shortening
1 tsp salt
3 1/2 c flour
1 egg

Soften yeast in warm water. Combine milk, sugar, shortening and salt. Cool to lukewarm. Add 1 1/2 c of flour, beat well. Beat in yeast and eggs. Gradually add remaining flour to form soft dough, beating well. Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease surface. Cover and let rise until double (1-2 hours).
Turn out lightly on floured surface & shape as desired. Cover and let shaped rolls rise until double (30-45 min). Bake on greased baking sheet at 400 deg for 12-15 min. Makes 2-3 dozen.

EASY BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP

2008-04-03T11:13:00.001-07:00

1 can cream of broccoli soup
2 cans Cheddar cheese soup
1 thick stalk broccoli
3/4 can milk
1 1/2 cans water
Salt to taste

Cream the 3 cans of soup together and place over low heat while slowly adding milk and water. Stir constantly to maintain creamy consistency. Chop the head of the broccoli to desired size and stir into soup. Cover and let simmer for up to 3 hours, stirring occasionally until broccoli is tender.

(I think it needs something, pepper definitely, maybe a little onion for flavor?)

Menu Plan

2008-04-03T10:56:00.000-07:00

Thursday: Date night
Friday: Baked potato bar & Berry Jello Salad
Saturday: Homemade Pizza (crust recipe)
Sunday: Chicken Parmesan & leftover salad
Monday: Pork Chops and Au Gratin Potatoes
Tuesday: Chicken Enchilada Rice Dip (use hamburger helper, but leave out the hamburger) with Tortilla Chips
Wednesday: Broccoli Cheese Soup and Rolls

Chocolate Chip Cookies

2008-04-02T21:32:00.000-07:00

Blend:
1 1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 c brown sugar
1 c salad oil
1/2 c shortening
1/2 c butter
Then add:
3 eggs
3 tsp (or 1 tbsp) vanilla
Then Add:
2 tsp soda
2 tsp salt
4 c flour
3 c oats
1 pkg choc. chips
and nuts if desired
Bake at 350 deg about 10 min. or until done

No Bake Cookies

2008-04-02T21:29:00.000-07:00

Mix in saucepan:
3 tbsp cocoa
2 c sugar(it helps to mix these two first)
add 1 c milk
1 cube butter

Cook until it boils, then cook for 2 min.
Remove from heat and add 2 1/2 c oats and 1/2 c peanut butter. Stir and drop onto plastic wrap covered cookie sheets. Refrigerate until hard.

Banana Cake

2008-04-02T18:09:00.000-07:00

1 c margarine or butter, softened
1/2 c buttermilk (can substitute with 1/2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to make 1/2 cup)
1 c mashed bananas (2 medium bananas)
1 c quick cooking rolled oats
1/2 tsp salt
6 oz choc. chips
1 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 c flour
1 1/2 tsp soda
2 eggs
1/2 c nuts (optional)

Heat oven to 350 deg. Grease 9x13 pan. In large bowl, cream margarine, sugar, and eggs. Stir in buttermilk, bananas and vanilla; mixing well. Lightlyspoon flour into measurin cup, level off.

Peppermint Candy Christmas Cookie

2008-04-02T18:06:00.000-07:00

Candy Mix:
Mix together 1/2 c crushed candy canes (mint) and 1/2 c powdered sugar and set this aside.

Cookie Mix:
Cream together 1 c butter or margarine, 1/2 c sifted powdered sugar.
Add:
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 c flour (add gradually)
1/2 c nuts (optional)

Form into small balls and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Press down with fork.
Bake at 350 deg for 10 min.
Roll in crushed candy mix while warm

Applesauce Chocolate Chip Cookies (Grandma Black's)

2008-04-02T18:02:00.000-07:00

1/2 c shortening
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 c applesauce
2 c flour
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp soda
raisins, nuts, chocolate chips (whatever you want)
Bake 400 deg for 10 min.

Pam's Brownies

2008-04-02T18:00:00.000-07:00

Sift together:
1 1/2 c flour
2 c sugar
2/3 c cocoa
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder

Cream:
1 1/3 c shortening
Add:
4 eggs
1 tbsp corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla

Add dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
Grease and flour 9x13 pan
Bake at 350 deg. for 30-40 min. or until done

Perfectly Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Cookies

2008-04-02T17:51:00.000-07:00

2 1/4 c flour
1/3 c cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 c granulated sugar
3/4 c packed light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 c (12 oz pkg) choc. chips
1 c nuts (optional)

Heat oven to 375 deg.
Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
In a separate large bowl, beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla on medium speed until creamy. Add eggs. Beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well. Stir in choc. chips and nuts, if using. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 min. or until set. Cool slightly, remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

Grandma Jensen's Fudge

2008-04-02T17:50:00.001-07:00

2 c sugar
2 tbsp cocoa
2/3 c milk
2 tbsp corn syrup
3 tbsp butter
a few drops of vanilla

Cook until soft ball stage. Then beat until it turns (loses it's gloss). Then mold into log shape

Grandma Jensen's Peanut Butter Cups

2008-04-02T17:47:00.000-07:00

2 sticks butter
1 c peanut butter
12 oz milk chocolate chips
2 1/2 c powdered sugar
1 3/4 c graham cracker crumbs

Melt butter, remove from heat and add peanut butter and dissolve. Pour liquid into a bowl which contains blended sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Put into 9x13 pan. Melt 2 cups or 12 oz bag of chocolate chips. Spread over top when cool. Cut into small squares.

Fried Rice

2008-04-02T16:29:00.000-07:00

1-2 green onion, as desired
2 large eggs
1 tsp salt
pepper to taste
4 tbsp oil for stir-frying
4 c cold cooked rice (we like to use brown rice)
1-2 tbsp light soy sauce

Lightly beat eggs with salt and pepper.
Heat a wok or frying pan and add 2 tbsp oil. When the oil is hot, add the eggs. Cook, stirring, until they are lightly scrambled, but not too dry. Remove the eggs and clean out the pan.
Add 2 tbsp oil. Add rice. Stir-fry for a few min. Stir in soy sauce as desired.
When rice is heated through, add the scrambled egg back into the pan. Mix thoroughly. Stir in green onion. Serve hot.
(We substitute diced ham and chopped broccoli for the onion).

Chicken Pot Pie

2008-04-02T16:20:00.000-07:00

1 c cooked chicken
10 oz frozen mixed veggies
1 small potato, cooked and diced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 c chicken broth
1 c Bisquick baking mix
1/2 c milk
1 egg

Melt butter in a medium size saucepan. Add flour and cook over medium heat, about five min. Add chicken broth and heat until mixture just begins to boil. Reduce heat; add chicken, potato and mixed vegetables until heated through. Pour into a 2 quart casserole dish. Combine Bisquick, milk, and egg; pour over chicken mixture. Bake at 400 deg for 30 min or until golden.
Serving size 4

(It needs just a little more flavor this way, I recommend adding some spice with garlic salt, pepper, Mrs. Dash's garlic and herb spices, or something else)

Chicken Parmesan

2008-04-02T16:17:00.000-07:00

Boneless Chicken breasts
bread crumbs
spaghetti sauce
parmesan cheese, grated
egg whites
mozzarella cheese

Dip chicken in egg whites that have been slightly beaten and then roll in bread crumbs. Place in a casserole dish that has been sprayed with butter flavored Pam spray. Spoon sauce over chicken and top with the Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 deg for 30 min. Top with Mozzarella and bake and additional 15 min.

Sweet and Sour Chicken

2008-04-02T16:14:00.000-07:00

Mix together:
1 pkg dry onion soup mix
1 cup Russian dressing
1 cup apricot jam

6 or 8 boneless chicken breasts
Put chicken in pan, cover with sauce, cover with foil and bake at 350 deg for 1 hr 15 min. Serve over rice. Can be made ahead of time. Also will freeze.

Heidi's Pizza

2008-04-02T16:11:00.000-07:00

1 c warm water
1 tbsp yeast
1 tsp sugar
2 tsp margarine
1 tsp salt
2 1/2 c flour
Stir in ingredients in above order. Roll out for pizza crust. Bake at 400 deg until brown, about 20 min.

Filled Sandwiches

2008-04-02T16:07:00.000-07:00

1 lb hamburger
1 can cream of mushroom soup
onion (I use onion flakes)
1 1/2 c grated cheese
1 dozen hard rolls

Brown hamburger and onion. Add cream of mushroom soup, then add cheese until melty. Cut open hard rolls and hollow out center. Put mixture inside and wrap in foil. Bake for 15 min. at 350 deg.

A+ Brownies

2008-04-02T16:01:00.001-07:00

BROWNIE BASE:

1 pkg. (12 oz.) semi sweet chocolate chips, miniature size
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. flour

TOPPING:

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. butter, softened
2 eggs
2 tbsp. milk
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. almond extract

To make base: In large bowl, combine sugar and butter; beat until creamy. Add eggs, vanilla and salt; mix well. In small micro proof bowl, melt 1 and 1/4 cups of the mini chocolate chips until smooth. Add melted chocolate and flour to first mixture. Pour into well greased 9 x 9 inch square pan. Set aside.
To make topping: In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and butter; beat until creamy. Add eggs, milk, flour and almond extract; beat well. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup of mini chocolate chips. Pour over brownie base.

Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely and cut into small pieces these are very rich, and taste best if chilled. Store in refrigerator. Makes 16 to 24 brownies.

Easy Brownies

2008-04-02T15:57:00.001-07:00

6 tablespoons cocoa
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup flour
1 cup toasted pecans (optional)
2 eggs

Preheat oven to 325°F degrees.
Melt butter and mix it with 6 tablespoons of cocoa powder. Then add 1 cup of sugar, 2 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/3 cup flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix to combine.

Butter the baking pan lightly and sprinkle flour or cocoa over the pan until covered. This will help the mixture not to stick to the dish.

Spread brownie batter evenly in pan and put in oven to bake for 35-40 minutes. When a tooth pick is inserted and it comes out clean the brownies are ready.

Allow to cool until warm before cutting.

Fudgey Fudge Brownies

2008-04-02T15:53:00.000-07:00

Brownies:

1 1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3 eggs
2 c.
sugar
3/4 c. butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Stir together flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and walnuts. Mix well. Set aside.
In large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, butter and vanilla. Beat with wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in dry ingredients; mix well. Spread batter evenly in 13 X 9 inch pan.

Bake in 350ºF oven for about 25 minutes. Do not overbake. Brownies are ready when edges are just set and center is still soft.

Cool on wire rack.

Vanilla Icing:

1/3 c. butter
2 c. icing sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1/4 tsp. vanilla

Beat ingredients together. Spread on top of brownies. Cut into squares.
*TIP* Drizzle melted semi-sweet chocolate over frosted brownies for a more decorative effect!

Funeral Potatoes (Grandma Johnson)

2008-04-02T12:58:00.001-07:00

put a 2 lb pkg of thawed frozen hash brown potatoes in a 9x13 greased pan.
Mix 1 small onion, diced, 1 c cream of celery soup, 1 16oz Sour Cream, 1 cube butter melted, 2 c grated cheese, and a little milk.
Spread over hash browns. Top with 1/2 c grated cheese.
bake at 350 deg for 1/2 hr

Au Gratin Potatoes

2008-04-02T12:51:00.000-07:00

1/2 lb Velveeta, cubed
6-8 potatoes, boiled, peeled, and diced
2 tsp onion flakes
1/4 c butter
3 tbsp flour
2 c milk

Melt butter and onion flakes, then add flour, then add milk. Stir until starts to get thick. (if using microwave, stir every 2 min). Add cheese. Really stir until cheese melts. Pour over potatoes in 9x13 pan or 2 qt casserole dish. Bake at 350 deg for 1 hr.

German Pancakes

2008-04-02T11:40:00.000-07:00

6 eggs
1 c milk
1 c flour
1/2 tsp salt
5 tbsp butter
Whip eggs until lemon colored. Add milk, flour and salt. In oven, heat butter in 9x13 pan. Pour batter into pan of melted butter. Bake at 450 deg. for 15-20 min. Top with cinnamon-sugar, syrup, jam, powdered sugar, or fruit. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.

Whipped Cream Salad

2008-04-02T10:17:00.000-07:00

Fruit Cocktail
Mandarin Oranges
Bananas
Marshmallows
Whipped Cream

Drain fruit cocktail, mandarin oranges. Add whipped cream or cool whip, add bananas and marshmallows. Can also add other fruit or nuts.

Orange Jello with Fruit

2008-04-02T10:16:00.000-07:00

make jello with instructions on box (can use some of the juice from the oranges to make up liquid). Add mandarin oranges and bananas.

Lemon Pineapple Cheese Salad

2008-04-02T10:08:00.000-07:00

Drain can of crushed pineapple, saving juice. Add water to juice to make 2 cups liquid. Heat to boiling and add to lemon jello. Dissolve. Refrigerate to thicken (about 45 min.) When thick, add cool whip and grated cheese and stir together.

Strawberry-Banana Salad

2008-04-02T10:05:00.002-07:00

1 large pkg strawberry jello
1 pkg frozen strawberries
1 carton cool whip
bananas

Mix jello with 2 c hot water. Add frozen strawberries and stir until strawberries melt and jello thickens. Then add Cool Whip (it works best with a whip). Then add bananas. Chill until set up.

Charla's Shrimp Salad

2008-04-02T10:03:00.000-07:00

1 pkg macaroni shells
1 c celery chopped fine
1/2 c onion
4 hardboiled eggs
1 c mayonnaise
1 c salad dressing (miracle whip)
2 cans shrimp
1 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp prepared mustard

Cook shells, eggs, and stir all together.

Waldorf Salad

2008-04-02T09:58:00.000-07:00

2 c apples, diced
2/3 c celery, diced
1/2 c nut meats
combine with miracle whip

Clam Chowder

2008-04-02T09:51:00.000-07:00

two 6oz cans minced clams
1 c finely minced onions (if using dry onion flakes, use about 4 tbsp)
1 c finely diced celery
2 c diced potatoes

Drain clams (or don't, I don't) and combine with vegetables. Barely cover with water, simmer 20 min. or until tender. While this is cooking, do next step.
Melt 3/4 c butter (1 1/2 cubes) add 3/4 c flour, stir together and add 4 c milk,1 1/2tsp salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, and dash of pepper. Cook to white sauce, stirring constantly. Add cooked vegetables, don't drain. Heat and serve. (My mom cooks the white sauce in the microwave, stirring every two minutes. It boils over quickly this way, so watch it closely)

Venison with Rice

2008-04-02T09:44:00.000-07:00

Cut deer meat into small chunks.
Put into crockpot with one can Beefy Mushroom Soup.
Cook for about 3 hours on high or until meat is cooked through.
Pour over rice and serve.

Menu Plan

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Thursday: Date night
Friday: Baked potato bar & Berry Jello Salad
Saturday: Homemade Pizza
Sunday: Pork Chops and Au Gratin Potatoes
Monday: Chips and Rice Dip
Tuesday:

Menu Plan Monday

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Menu Plan Monday: