Cornbread Mix
a la Clarece Carter
2/3 c flour
1/2 c cornmeal
3 T sugar
1 T baking powder
1/4 t salt
Label and store in pantry or freezer.
To bake:
Mix with 1 egg, 1/3 c milk and 2 T oil.
Bake at 400 for 15=20 minutes.
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Saturday, April 16, 2016
Thursday, July 31, 2014
My Kids' Favorite Granola
a la brittney
Put one cup of almonds in the blender and blend and pour into a bowl. Then take another cup of almonds and just chop in the blender for a second so they r still chunky and add that to the bowl. Stir in 6 cups of oats, 1 tsp salt, 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1 cup coconut (optional), and I always add some wheat germ (optional..about 2/3 cup).
Then in a microwave safe bowl microwave 6 tablespoons of coconut oil and 2/3 cup honey for 40 seconds. Stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla (you can also add almond extract if you have it) and pour over the bowl mix and stir. Spread on 2 cookies sheets with parchment paper or waxed paper and bake at 350 for 5 min then stir and bake 5 more min. After cooled u can freeze some of it in bags. They love it on yogurt or with milk... easy breakfast.
a la brittney
Put one cup of almonds in the blender and blend and pour into a bowl. Then take another cup of almonds and just chop in the blender for a second so they r still chunky and add that to the bowl. Stir in 6 cups of oats, 1 tsp salt, 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1 cup coconut (optional), and I always add some wheat germ (optional..about 2/3 cup).
Then in a microwave safe bowl microwave 6 tablespoons of coconut oil and 2/3 cup honey for 40 seconds. Stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla (you can also add almond extract if you have it) and pour over the bowl mix and stir. Spread on 2 cookies sheets with parchment paper or waxed paper and bake at 350 for 5 min then stir and bake 5 more min. After cooled u can freeze some of it in bags. They love it on yogurt or with milk... easy breakfast.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Chicken Pot Pie
a la the Pioneer Woman
4 Tablespoons Butter
1/2 cup Finely Diced Onion
1/2 cup Finely Diced Carrot
1/2 cup Finely Diced Celery
3 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Or Turkey
1/4 cup Flour
3 cups Low-sodium Chicken Broth, Plus More If Needed
Splash Of White Wine (optional)
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
Salt And Pepper, to taste
Chopped Fresh Thyme To Taste
1/4 cup Half-and-half Or Cream
1 whole Unbaked Pie Crust
1 whole Egg
2 Tablespoons Water
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat, then add the onion, carrots, and celery. Stir them around until the onions start to turn translucent, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the chicken or turkey and then sprinkle the flour over the top and stir it until it’s all combined with the turkey and vegetables. Cook for 1 minute, then pour in the chicken broth (and wine if using) and stir it around and let it cook and thicken.
Once it starts to thicken add the turmeric, salt, pepper, and thyme.
Add the half-and-half or cream, then stir the mixture and let it bubble up and thicken, about 3 minutes. If it seems overly thick, splash in a little more broth. Turn off the heat.
Pour the filling into a 2-quart baking dish. Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface and lay it over the top of the dish. Press the dough so that the edges stick to the outside of the pan. Use a knife to cut little vents here and there in the surface of the dough.
Mix together the egg with 2 tablespoons water and brush it all over the surface of the crust. (You will have some egg wash left over.)
Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling is bubbly. To prevent the crust from getting too brown, you might want to cover it lightly with foil for the first 15 minutes of baking time.
note: i used 2 pie crusts, and put one on the bottom too. the flakier the better. i also added peas. i also put mine in a 9" circle pan- a pie pan is way too shallow.
also, you can make just the filling and freeze it, and just thaw before use.
a la the Pioneer Woman
4 Tablespoons Butter
1/2 cup Finely Diced Onion
1/2 cup Finely Diced Carrot
1/2 cup Finely Diced Celery
3 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Or Turkey
1/4 cup Flour
3 cups Low-sodium Chicken Broth, Plus More If Needed
Splash Of White Wine (optional)
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
Salt And Pepper, to taste
Chopped Fresh Thyme To Taste
1/4 cup Half-and-half Or Cream
1 whole Unbaked Pie Crust
1 whole Egg
2 Tablespoons Water
Preheat the oven to 375 F.
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat, then add the onion, carrots, and celery. Stir them around until the onions start to turn translucent, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the chicken or turkey and then sprinkle the flour over the top and stir it until it’s all combined with the turkey and vegetables. Cook for 1 minute, then pour in the chicken broth (and wine if using) and stir it around and let it cook and thicken.
Once it starts to thicken add the turmeric, salt, pepper, and thyme.
Add the half-and-half or cream, then stir the mixture and let it bubble up and thicken, about 3 minutes. If it seems overly thick, splash in a little more broth. Turn off the heat.
Pour the filling into a 2-quart baking dish. Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface and lay it over the top of the dish. Press the dough so that the edges stick to the outside of the pan. Use a knife to cut little vents here and there in the surface of the dough.
Mix together the egg with 2 tablespoons water and brush it all over the surface of the crust. (You will have some egg wash left over.)
Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling is bubbly. To prevent the crust from getting too brown, you might want to cover it lightly with foil for the first 15 minutes of baking time.
note: i used 2 pie crusts, and put one on the bottom too. the flakier the better. i also added peas. i also put mine in a 9" circle pan- a pie pan is way too shallow.
also, you can make just the filling and freeze it, and just thaw before use.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos
a la Noell
1/3 C (3 oz) cream cheese
1/4 C green salsa
1T fresh lime juice
1/2 t cumin
1 t chili powder
1/2 t onion powder
1/4 t granulated garlic, or garlic powder
3 T chopped cilantro
2 T sliced green onions
2 C shredded cooked chicken (for extra yumminess, use grilled taco chicken!)
1 C grated pepperjack cheese
small corn tortillas (and actually, flour ones are really good as well)
kosher salt
Heat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.Heat cream cheese in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds so it’s soft and easy to stir. Add green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and granulated garlic. Stir to combine and then add cilantro and green onions. Add chicken and cheese and combine well.You can prepare up to this step ahead of time. Just keep the mixture in the fridge.
Work with a few tortillas at a time and heat in the microwave until they are soft enough to roll without cracking. It helps to place them between damp paper towels. Usually 20-30 seconds will do it. If you find yours are cracking when you roll them or are coming unrolled right away, just try heating them longer and try the paper towel thing.
Place 2-3 T of chicken mixture on the lower third of a tortilla, keeping it about 1/2 inch from the edges. Roll up tortillas and place seam down on a baking sheet, not touching one another. Spray lightly with cooking spray, or lightly brush with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt. Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and the ends start to get golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
a la Noell
1/3 C (3 oz) cream cheese
1/4 C green salsa
1T fresh lime juice
1/2 t cumin
1 t chili powder
1/2 t onion powder
1/4 t granulated garlic, or garlic powder
3 T chopped cilantro
2 T sliced green onions
2 C shredded cooked chicken (for extra yumminess, use grilled taco chicken!)
1 C grated pepperjack cheese
small corn tortillas (and actually, flour ones are really good as well)
kosher salt
Heat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.Heat cream cheese in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds so it’s soft and easy to stir. Add green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and granulated garlic. Stir to combine and then add cilantro and green onions. Add chicken and cheese and combine well.You can prepare up to this step ahead of time. Just keep the mixture in the fridge.
Work with a few tortillas at a time and heat in the microwave until they are soft enough to roll without cracking. It helps to place them between damp paper towels. Usually 20-30 seconds will do it. If you find yours are cracking when you roll them or are coming unrolled right away, just try heating them longer and try the paper towel thing.
Place 2-3 T of chicken mixture on the lower third of a tortilla, keeping it about 1/2 inch from the edges. Roll up tortillas and place seam down on a baking sheet, not touching one another. Spray lightly with cooking spray, or lightly brush with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with kosher salt. Place pan in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and the ends start to get golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Cowboy Bacon Beans
a la the Pioneer Woman
a la the Pioneer Woman
4 cups dry pinto beans
1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces
2 whole green bell peppers, diced
1 whole onion, diced
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder, optional
2 teaspoons salt, more to taste
2 teaspoons black pepper, more to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into pieces
2 whole green bell peppers, diced
1 whole onion, diced
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder, optional
2 teaspoons salt, more to taste
2 teaspoons black pepper, more to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
Rinse the beans under cold water, sorting out any rocks/particles. Set aside.
In a heavy pot (cast iron), saute the bacon pieces until halfway cooked and the fat is rendered. Add the green peppers and onions to the pot and cook until starting to get brown, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, and then add the brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic. Reduce the heat to a simmer, place on the lid and cook until the beans are tender and the liquid is thick 3 to 4 hours.
In a heavy pot (cast iron), saute the bacon pieces until halfway cooked and the fat is rendered. Add the green peppers and onions to the pot and cook until starting to get brown, about 3 minutes. Add the beans and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, and then add the brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, chili powder, salt, pepper and garlic. Reduce the heat to a simmer, place on the lid and cook until the beans are tender and the liquid is thick 3 to 4 hours.
chef's note: i did this the quick way, and used canned pinto beans. the flavors were great! i also only used half of the brown sugar- it was plenty sweet for me, especially with the ketchup
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Spicy Dr Pepper Pulled Pork
a la Pioneer Woman
1 whole Large Onion
1 whole Pork Shoulder ("pork Butt") - 5 To 7 Pounds
Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 can (11 Ounce) Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce
2 cans Dr. Pepper
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Peel the onion and cut it into wedges. Lay them in the bottom of a large dutch oven.
Generously salt and pepper the pork roast, then set it on top of the onions in the pan.
Pour the can of chipotle peppers over the pork (include the sauce.) Pour in both cans of Dr Pepper. Add brown sugar to the juice and stir in.
Place lid tightly on pot, then set pot in the oven. Cook for at least six hours, turning roast two or three times during the cooking process. Check meat after six hours; it should be absolutely falling apart (use two forks to test.) If it's not falling apart, return to the oven for another hour.
Remove meat from pot and place on a cutting board or other work surface. Use two forks to shred meat, discarding large pieces of fat. Strain as much of the fat off the top of the cooking liquid as you can and discard it. Return the shredded meat to the cooking liquid, and keep warm until ready to serve. (You can also refrigerate the meat and liquid separately, then remove hardened fat once it's cold. Then heat up the liquid on the stovetop and return the meat to the liquid to warm up.
Serve on warm flour tortillas. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, grated cheese, avocado slices, salsa, and whatever else you'd like.
a la Pioneer Woman
1 whole Large Onion
1 whole Pork Shoulder ("pork Butt") - 5 To 7 Pounds
Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 can (11 Ounce) Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce
2 cans Dr. Pepper
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Peel the onion and cut it into wedges. Lay them in the bottom of a large dutch oven.
Generously salt and pepper the pork roast, then set it on top of the onions in the pan.
Pour the can of chipotle peppers over the pork (include the sauce.) Pour in both cans of Dr Pepper. Add brown sugar to the juice and stir in.
Place lid tightly on pot, then set pot in the oven. Cook for at least six hours, turning roast two or three times during the cooking process. Check meat after six hours; it should be absolutely falling apart (use two forks to test.) If it's not falling apart, return to the oven for another hour.
Remove meat from pot and place on a cutting board or other work surface. Use two forks to shred meat, discarding large pieces of fat. Strain as much of the fat off the top of the cooking liquid as you can and discard it. Return the shredded meat to the cooking liquid, and keep warm until ready to serve. (You can also refrigerate the meat and liquid separately, then remove hardened fat once it's cold. Then heat up the liquid on the stovetop and return the meat to the liquid to warm up.
Serve on warm flour tortillas. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, grated cheese, avocado slices, salsa, and whatever else you'd like.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
pasta e fagioli
a la farm girl in the suburbs
a la farm girl in the suburbs
1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 large carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 quart of tomatoes (or 2 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes)
1 15-oz. can red kidney beans (w/ liquid)
1 15-oz. can Great Northern Beans (w/ liquid)
1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
1 15-oz. can tomato sauce
1 T. white vinegar
1 ½ t. salt
1 t. oregano
1 t. basil
½ t. pepper
½ t. thyme
½ lb. Ditali pasta
1. Brown the ground beef in a large stock pot or Dutch Oven over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, and saute for 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
3. Add remaining ingredients, except pasta, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring often.
4. At 50 minutes into simmer time, cook the pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Drain the pasta and add to the pot of soup.
5. Simmer for 5-10 minutes and serve. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
to die for blueberry muffins
a la Ruth
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees & Grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners.
2. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt and baking powder. Place vegetable oil into a 1 cup measuring cup; add the egg and enough milk to fill the cup. Mix this with flour mixture. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups right to the top, and sprinkle with crumb topping mixture.
3. To Make Crumb Topping: Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix with fork, and sprinkle over muffins before baking.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until done.
*Note from Ruth: I like to double this recipe so I have some for the freezer…great for a grab and go breakfast. Also, I’m a little heavy on the amount of blueberries I use.
a la Ruth
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees & Grease muffin cups or line with muffin liners.
2. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup sugar, salt and baking powder. Place vegetable oil into a 1 cup measuring cup; add the egg and enough milk to fill the cup. Mix this with flour mixture. Fold in blueberries. Fill muffin cups right to the top, and sprinkle with crumb topping mixture.
3. To Make Crumb Topping: Mix together 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix with fork, and sprinkle over muffins before baking.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until done.
*Note from Ruth: I like to double this recipe so I have some for the freezer…great for a grab and go breakfast. Also, I’m a little heavy on the amount of blueberries I use.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Frozen Beef Enchiladas
a la the Sister's Cafe
1 eye of round roast
1-2 cans Red Enchilada sauce
1 1/2 c shredded cheese
1 can diced green chilis
about 15 tortillas
1 additional can enchilada sauce and cheese
Leave roast in Crock Pot all day with a cup of water or broth, and shred. Add sauce, cheese and chilis to meat. Roll in tortillas and place in gallon ziplock bag(s).
Defrost, and place in 9x13 pan. Pour 1 can sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 350 for 35-40 minutes.
Chef's note: this made plenty for 2 servings. Divide and put in 2 bags.
a la the Sister's Cafe
1 eye of round roast
1-2 cans Red Enchilada sauce
1 1/2 c shredded cheese
1 can diced green chilis
about 15 tortillas
1 additional can enchilada sauce and cheese
Leave roast in Crock Pot all day with a cup of water or broth, and shred. Add sauce, cheese and chilis to meat. Roll in tortillas and place in gallon ziplock bag(s).
Defrost, and place in 9x13 pan. Pour 1 can sauce over the top and sprinkle with cheese. Bake 350 for 35-40 minutes.
Chef's note: this made plenty for 2 servings. Divide and put in 2 bags.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Simple, Perfect Chili
a la Pioneer Woman
2 lbs ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1- 8oz can tomato sauce
2 T chili powder
1 t cumin
1 t organo
1 t salt
1/4 t cayanne pepper
1/4 c masa harina
2- 15oz cans beans
brown meat and garlic. drain fat, add tomato sauce and spices. simmer low for 1 hour. mix masa with 1/4 c water and mix in.
to eat right away, mix in beans and serve.
to freeze: place cooked beef/tomato/masa mixture in a ziplock in the freezer. defrost with a little water on stove, then add beans to serve.
chef's note: i didn't have masa harina, but i used cornmeal to give it that thickness and flavor.
a la Pioneer Woman
2 lbs ground beef
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1- 8oz can tomato sauce
2 T chili powder
1 t cumin
1 t organo
1 t salt
1/4 t cayanne pepper
1/4 c masa harina
2- 15oz cans beans
brown meat and garlic. drain fat, add tomato sauce and spices. simmer low for 1 hour. mix masa with 1/4 c water and mix in.
to eat right away, mix in beans and serve.
to freeze: place cooked beef/tomato/masa mixture in a ziplock in the freezer. defrost with a little water on stove, then add beans to serve.
chef's note: i didn't have masa harina, but i used cornmeal to give it that thickness and flavor.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Stuffed Shells
a la Mom
1 (12 oz) pkg jumbo pasta shells
2 lbs Ricotta cheese
8 oz Mozzarella cheese, grated
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
1 pkg frozen chopped spinach
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 T Italian seasoning
1/4 t pepper
4 c spaghetti sauce (mom likes Prego)
Cook pasta 9 minutes in boiling water. Drain and rinse with water. Cook spinach and drain, squeezing out juice. Combine spinach, cheeses, eggs and seasoning. Blend well. Fill shells with cheese mixture. Pour some sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan to cover. Place shells in a single layer, pour sauce over top of shells. Cover with mozzarella cheese (save a bit out). Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until hot. It usually makes more than one pan full.
pop these in the freezer, defrost and bake as directed.
a la Mom
1 (12 oz) pkg jumbo pasta shells
2 lbs Ricotta cheese
8 oz Mozzarella cheese, grated
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
1 pkg frozen chopped spinach
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 T Italian seasoning
1/4 t pepper
4 c spaghetti sauce (mom likes Prego)
Cook pasta 9 minutes in boiling water. Drain and rinse with water. Cook spinach and drain, squeezing out juice. Combine spinach, cheeses, eggs and seasoning. Blend well. Fill shells with cheese mixture. Pour some sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 pan to cover. Place shells in a single layer, pour sauce over top of shells. Cover with mozzarella cheese (save a bit out). Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until hot. It usually makes more than one pan full.
pop these in the freezer, defrost and bake as directed.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
a la Brittney
6 T honey
5 T lime (1 lime)
1 T chili powder
1/2 t garlic powder
1 lb chicken cooked and shredded (I use 2-3 chicken breasts)
8-10 flour tortillas
1 pound monterey jack and colby cheese, shredded and mixed
1 1/2 16oz cans ofgreen enchilada sauce
1 1/4 c heavy cream
Mix together the first 4 ingredients and toss with shredded chicken. Let marinate for at least half an hour ( I usually put it in a ziplock bag the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight). Pour about 1/2 c of the enchilada sauce with 1/4 c heavy cream on the bottom of an 9x13 pan. Fill tortillas with chicken and shredded cheese with about 1 Tablespoon of the mixed enchilada sauce and cream. Fill pan with rolled enchiladas. Save 1-2 cups of cheese to sprinkle over the top. Pour remaining sauce over the top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes.
a la Brittney
6 T honey
5 T lime (1 lime)
1 T chili powder
1/2 t garlic powder
1 lb chicken cooked and shredded (I use 2-3 chicken breasts)
8-10 flour tortillas
1 pound monterey jack and colby cheese, shredded and mixed
1 1/2 16oz cans ofgreen enchilada sauce
1 1/4 c heavy cream
Mix together the first 4 ingredients and toss with shredded chicken. Let marinate for at least half an hour ( I usually put it in a ziplock bag the night before and let it sit in the fridge overnight). Pour about 1/2 c of the enchilada sauce with 1/4 c heavy cream on the bottom of an 9x13 pan. Fill tortillas with chicken and shredded cheese with about 1 Tablespoon of the mixed enchilada sauce and cream. Fill pan with rolled enchiladas. Save 1-2 cups of cheese to sprinkle over the top. Pour remaining sauce over the top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350 for about 25 minutes.
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