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main dish Chicken Tortilla Soup 4 cups chicken broth 1 tsp crushed red pepper 1 T black pepper 4-6 sweet peppers 1 green pepper (and/or jalepeno for a kick!) 1 chopped onion (opt) Cook all above ingredients until peppers are tender.   Add: 2-3 cans Fire-roasted tomatoes (puree with the cilantro) 1 cup cilantro 1 can corn and/or beans Add:  […]
dessert Trifle 2 lg boxes raspberry jello 1 lg box instant vanilla pudding 2 boxes frozen raspberries 1 small can mandarin oranges 3-4 bananas 1 medium cool whip 1 angel food cake    Mix 1 pkg jello according to pkg directions.  Add 1 box frozen raspberries and let thicken.  Cut cake into 1” squares and push into […]
chicken Chicken Supreme 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 3 slices bacon 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup sour cream Celery salt, garlic salt to taste (try Mrs. Dash for a different taste)     Place chicken breasts in a 9X13” pan.  Cut bacon strips in half and place on top of each breast.  Mix the soup, […]
cake Strawberry Cake 1 Yellow Cake Mix—mix and bake in long baking dish according to package directions (11X17” pan works best, but can be done in a 9X13”) Cream: 1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese 1 small cool whip  1 cup powdered sugar Spread this over cooled cake. 1 pkg. strawberry gel or 1 strawberry Deserta cooked according […]
candy Truffles 2 1/2 pkgs (20 squares) Baker’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided  1 pkg (8 oz.) Cream Cheese  Melt 8 chocolate squares.  Beat cream cheese with mixer until creamy; stir in melted chocolate.  Refrigerate until firm.  Shape into 36 balls.  Place on wax paper covered tray.  Melt the remaining chocolate.  Use fork to dip truffles; return to tray.   […]
breads Braided Garlic Bread (My Favorite Bread Ever!) 1 cup milk1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter1 T or 1 pkg. dry yeast3/4 cup warm water1 egg4-5 cups flour (I do 5 cups every time and it is perfect!) Scald milk; remove from heat and add sugar and butter. Mix yeast with warm water (stir in a tsp or so of sugar—this activates the yeast). Let […]
main dish Chicken Won Ton Salad Lettuce—spring mix is my favorite Shredded chicken Almonds, sliced Fried won ton skin Green onions Mandarin oranges Dressing: 1 cup oil 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup vinegar 3 tsp each salt and pepper Warm to dissolve.  Chill before serving. In a pinch you can substitute crushed tortilla chips.  Not as good, but fast!
chicken Chicken Poppy Seed Salad Spinach leaves Romaine leaves Grilled chicken, sliced (grill with lots of lemon pepper seasoning) Red onion, sliced thinly Crispy bacon, crumbled Shredded mozzarella cheese Toasted almonds (or you can sugar the almonds. Put sliced almonds in a pan with lots of granulated sugar (about equal amounts). Cook on medium heat until sugar melts, coating the […]
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breads My Favorite Rolls 4 cups warm water 2 T yeast 1 1/3 cup dry instant milk 2 cubes butter 1 cup sugar         1 cup potato flakes 4 eggs 1 T salt 10 cups flour Soften yeast in warm water; add remaining ingredients and let rise 1 hour.   Knead.  Divide into six parts; roll out into a circle.  Spread with […]
main dish Macaroni and Cheese 1 lb large macaroni noodles 1 1/2 cubes of butter 1 medium onion 4-5 cloves of garlic 3 heaping T of flour Pinch of nutmeg and cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 4 cups whole milk 2 pkgs. shredded Italian mix cheese 3 slices bread (for bread crumbs on the top)   Shredded […]
cookies German Chocolate Cookies 1/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp salt 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 2/3 cup flour 2/3 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup flax seed meal 1/4 cup unswt. cocoa powder 3 oz dark or sweet baking chocolate, chopped   1/3 cup flaked coconut 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted […]
cake Pumpkin Cake 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 1/2 cup oil 1 1/2 cup pumpkin 2 cups flour 1 tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon    Mix all ingredients; bake @ 350 degrees.  If using tube pan bake 1 hour; if using 9”X13” pan bake 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Frosting […]
breads Orange Butter Coffee Cake This is my Christmas morning tradition! 1 pkg yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1 cup sugar 1 tsp salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup butter 2 3/4 cup flour 1 cup toasted coconut 2 T grated orange rind   Soften yeast in warm water in mixing bowl.  Stir in 1/4 cup sugar, […]
chocolate Deep Chocolate Pudding 7 ounces dark chocolate 2 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup butter 3/4 tsp vanilla extract            Chop the chocolate into very fine pieces.  Combine chocolate, 1 3/4 cups milk, cream, sugar, cocoa, and salt into a large saucepan.  Stir […]
appetizer Tomatillo Salsa 2 lbs tomatillos 3 avocados 1 jalepeno 1 T lime juice 1 bunch cilantro Place all in blender and blend until smooth.  If too spicy for your taste add another avocado.  Great with chips, but is also good on hamburgers, burritos, etc.  It will get spicier as it sits-so beware!
cake Raspberry Lemon Pudding Cakes 2 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup sugar 3 T flour 2 T butter, melted Finely shredded zest of one lemon 3 T fresh lemon juice 1 cup milk 1/8 tsp cream of tartar 2 2/3 cup raspberries, divided Powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Set 6 ramekins (2/3 cup size) in a 9X13” baking […]
breakfast Best Ever Waffles and Syrup 1 3/4 cup flour 1 T baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 beaten egg yolks 1 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 stiffly beaten egg whites In mixing bowl thoroughly stir together  flour, b powder, and salt.  Combine egg yolks, milk, and oil.  Add to dry ingredients all at once.  Stir until blended […]
cake Baby Bundt Cakes 2 cups all-purpose flour ¼ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp five-spice powder 1 ¼ cups butter 2 cups sugar 3 large egg yolks 3 large eggs 1 ½ tsp vanilla ¾ cup sour cream Make the batter;  Heat oven to 325 degrees.  Lightly coat two 6 cup mini bundt pans with softened […]
beef Slow Cooker Barbacoa 3 lb chuck or rump roast 6 garlic cloves, chopped 2 bay leaves 1/4 c apple cider vinegar 2 T whole black pepper Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.  Cook for a minimum of 6 hours or until meat falls apart, adding water if necessary to keep covered.  Cool meat and finely shred.  Remove broth […]
chicken Masaman Curry 1-14 oz can coconut milk 1 pound boneless chicken breast sliced very thin 2-2 1/2 T masaman curry paste (Mae Poy available at Asian Markets is the one I use) 1 onion, cut into small strips 1-2 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp basil 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cut […]
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