The Sparks Recipe Spot

Spicy Tortilla Soup

2010-01-06T22:49:00.001-06:00

3 cups chicken broth
1 vidalia onion, diced (I used a small one)
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes for chili
1 29 oz can green enchilada sauce
1 15 oz can low-sodium black beans, rinsed
12 6inch corn tortillas, sliced into thin strips (1/4" or so)
1 lb diced, cooked chicken (or turkey)

Place chicken broth in pot and heat tortilla strips until soft.

Add can of tomatoes, can of enchilada sauce, can of beans, then chicken, heating through, but don't boil.

Top with dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese.

Chili Tortilla Stack

2010-01-06T11:08:00.001-06:00

Makes 2 servings (so you need to double)
1 15-ounce can chili con carne with beans
1 4-ounce can green chilies diced
6 corn tortillas (6-inch)
1/4 cup onions finely chopped
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded (about 4 oz.)
1 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded (about 4 oz.)
Sour cream Dairy
Olives sliced
Diced tomato
Shredded lettuce
Paprika

Preheat oven to 400°. Grease a 9-inch pie plate. In a medium bowl, mix chili and green chilies.

Place one tortilla in pie plate. Spread with about 1/3 cup of the chili mixture. Sprinkle evenly with about one-sixth of the onion, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Repeat layering with remaining tortillas, chili, onion and cheeses. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Serve with sour cream, olives, tomato and lettuce, and sprinkle with paprika if desired.

Shredded Barbecue Beef Burgers – Crock Pot

2010-01-06T11:00:00.001-06:00

* 1 (5 lb.) rump roast, or other inexpensive cut
* 1 medium onion, diced
* 1 bottle (8 oz) steak sauce
* 1 cup water
* 1 cup barbecue sauce, your favorite kind
* 1 tsp yellow mustard
* salt and pepper to taste
Brown roast in hot skillet in small amount of oil. Remove and give the onions a quick saute. Place onion in crock pot and place beef roast on top of onion. In separate bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients and pour over the meat in crock pot.
Cook on Low setting for 6 hours. Remove beef from slow cooker and fork shred or chop, then return to slow cooker and stir to combine all the ingredients back together. Put cover back on crock pot and continue cooking on Low for 40 to 45 minutes.
Serve on good quality hamburger buns with mustard, pickles, sliced onion, and cheese slices. This is a great marriage between a good hamburger and a good Sloppy Joe.

CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESEBALL

2009-12-20T13:30:00.001-06:00

(Quick Cooking Oct/Nov 2000)

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup confectioner's sugar
2 Tbsp brown sugar
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
Graham crackers

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add sugars; beat just until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Place cream cheese mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap; shape into ball. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, roll cheese ball in pecans. Serve with graham crackers. Yield: 1 cheese ball (about 2 cups)

powdered laundry detergent

2009-11-15T14:21:00.002-06:00

My personal powdered laundry detergent recipe:

1 bag Foca biodegradable powdered laundry detergent ($3)

1 4lb box 20 Mule Team Borax ($4)

1 small box of baking soda (0.50)

Mix everything together and thoroughly in a container large enough to hold it all. Use it by the tablespoon. 1tbsp for small loads, 2tbsp for medium/small load, 3tbsp for medium/large load, and 4tbsp for large loads. I usually add extra baking soda for smell-ier stuff, a litte extra of the laundry detergent for dirtier stuff, and I also add white vinegar in the bleach reservoir for softness. **Note the reaction between the baking soda and vinegar is very minimal and I haven’t had a problem with it foaming excessively or with a vinegar smell** I have a family of 5 currently using this and it lasts us about 5 weeks.
**going to try this it is from a bloggy friend linked on the title

Homemade dishwasher soap

2009-11-10T18:15:00.000-06:00

Just got back from running around and saw this question. Here it is:

1/2 cup Borax
1/2 cup Washing Soda
1/4 cup Kosher Salt
1/4 cup Citric Acid (the secret ingredient!)

Put it in a 32 ounce container and shake well. Use 1 tablespoon per dishwasher load

Savory Slow-Cooker Beef and Pear Roast

2009-11-09T17:16:00.000-06:00

1 medium-sized beef roast (can be frozen)
1 white or yellow onion, sliced thick
5 carrots, peeled and sliced into large chunks
4 stalks of celery, sliced into large chunks
2 cloves of garlic, crushed or pressed (whichever is easier for you)
3 potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces, skins on
4 pears, cored and sliced thick; leave the skins on
1 cup water
2-3 sprigs of fresh Rosemary (can use dried, just use about 2 teaspoons, or whatever looks good)
1 teaspoon dried, ground Thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Place all into slow-cooker and turn on high for five hours. Switch to low for the next 4 hours. Remember, the meat can be frozen when you put it into the cooker; it will come out very tender, moist, and juicy. This dish makes it's own sauce while cooking and makes your home smell delicious! Serve with french bread or baguette, a fresh, crispy salad, and enjoy!

Crockpot Cranberry Chicken

2009-11-09T16:36:00.001-06:00

1 Whole Chicken or 4 Chicken Breasts
1 Can Cranberry Sauce (whole or Jellied)
½ cup orange Juice
¼ cup Brown Sugar
¼ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1TBSP Corn Starch or other thickening agent

In a small bowl mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Rub the mix onto a whole chicken. Make sure you rub it under the skin as well. Pour ½ cup Orange Juice into Crock pot. Place Sugar rubbed chicken in the crock-pot with the juice. Spoon Cranberry sauce over chicken. Cover and cook 5 Hours on High or 8 Hours on Low
After the Chicken is finished remove it from the Crockpot and let it rest at least 10 minutes before slicing. While resting whisk in 1 Tbsp of Corn Starch into the drippins in the crockpot. Crank the crock pot on high until thickened. Makes some awesome gravy to serve the Chicken with! Serve with rice or potatoes, and of course who could forget the circle cranberry sauce!

Spanish Rice

2009-09-28T11:14:00.000-05:00

Spanish Rice
Ingredients:

1 cup long grain brown rice or white rice

2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each oregano & cumin & garlic powder
2 tablespoons dry onion
Dash red pepper flakes
*Put all of this in a ziplock baggy and seal until ready to use.

Directions:

When you are ready to make this recipe, you will need to add the following ingredients:

1 or 2 tablespoons oil
8 oz can reduced sodium tomato sauce or 1 cup chopped fresh or canned tomatoes
2 cups water
In a 2 quart pan, heat the oil on medium heat. Once the oil is heated, add the Spanish Rice mixture into the pot. Saute this mixture until the rice begins to brown. Add the tomato sauce and water. Mix well and bring to a boil. When the mixture begins to bowl, cover the pan and turn the heat down to low. Depending on which type of rice you used will determine the cooking time. Brown rice=45 minutes, white rice=20 minutes.

This makes 4 servings.

Pace® Tomato Queso Soup

2009-09-14T16:52:00.000-05:00

Pace® Tomato Queso Soup
From: Campbell's Kitchen
Grill: 10 minutes
Serves: 5

Ingredients:
1 jar (16 ounces) Pace® Mexican Four Cheese Salsa con Queso
1 can (about 14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 cup Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness™ or Certified Organic)
Crushed tortilla chips
Chopped green onion
Directions:
Heat the queso, tomatoes and broth in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes or until the queso mixture is hot. Top with the tortilla chips and green onions.

Hashbrown Casserole

2009-09-04T13:06:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:
1 can (15 ounces) reduced-fat creamy potato soup
1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 package (24 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesa cheese
Paprika
Directions:
In a bowl, combine the soup, sour cream, flour and garlic salt. Stir in potatoes and cheddar cheese.
Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Yield: 8 servings. Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Healthy Choice ready-to-serve Baked Potato-Style soup.

Moist Drumsticks

2009-09-04T12:48:00.001-05:00

SERVINGS: 6

CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD: Slow Cooker

TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 hours

Ingredients:
3 pounds chicken drumsticks, skin removed
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
Directions:
Place drumsticks in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar and garlic; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken juices run clear.
Remove chicken and keep warm. Strain cooking juices. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir in juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken. Yield: 6 servings

Island Kielbasa in a Slow Cooker

2009-08-28T12:16:00.000-05:00

Ingredients:
2 pounds kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups ketchup
2 cups brown sugar
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks,
undrained

Directions:
1. Place the sausage, ketchup, sugar and pineapple in the slow cooker and mix together.
2. Cook on low setting for 5 to 6 hours, until sausage is cooked through.

Franks & Beans.

2009-07-14T13:58:00.000-05:00

A can (or 2+) of baked beans, I like Bushes
A little chopped onion
Squirt of ketchup & Karo - or BBQ sauce if you prefer
Mix that up in a casserole dish
Layer hot dogs on top-be sure to spin them in the sauce
Drape some bacon slices over the top
Bake until it all starts to bubble and the bacon gets crisp

With a scoop of potato salad if I'm feeling ambitious, usually not so some Grands Flaky biscuits right out the oven do just fine.

Poor Mans Supper

2009-07-14T13:56:00.000-05:00

Bag of mini cheese franks, drained
1 large can of baked beans (smoke flavor)
2 cups of brown rice.
1 onion, chopped
1 cup of water
Mix all ingredients together, place in slow cooker.
Cook on warm till evening

Chicken Mac-n-Cheese

2009-07-14T13:55:00.001-05:00

1 box Velvetta Shells & Cheese
1/2 lb. chicken breast cut into 1" pieces
Salt & Pepper
Garlic powder
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
2 strips cooked, crumbled bacon
10 Diced cherry tomatoes
Green onions (optional)

* Prepare Shells & Cheese as directed on package
* Sprinkle chicken with salt pepper & garlic powder
* Saute chicken in butter until cooked
* Once Shells & Cheese and chicken are done combine
together along with the bacon & tomatoes

SOOOOO yummy!!! and simple Enjoy

Chicken & Rice Bowls

2009-07-14T13:52:00.000-05:00

4-5 Chicken Breasts
1 lrg jar (26 oz) Salsa (I used Sams Choice Thick-n-Chunky mild)
1 can (15 oz or 2 cups from carton) Chicken Broth
1 can (15 oz or 2 cups from frozen bag) Corn
Cooked rice
Shredded cheese (I used a mexican blend)
Sour Cream

Put all ingredients in slow cooker EXCEPT for rice, sour cream & cheese
Cook on low 6-8 hours
Shred chicken and serve over rice, with sprinkle of cheese, some of the salsa/broth/corn mixture and a dollop (sp?) of sour cream

BBQ Biscuit Cups

2009-07-14T13:51:00.001-05:00

Refrigerator Biscuits
1lb ground beef
BBQ sauce (as much/little as you like)
shredded cheese (whatever your favorite is)

Brown and drain your ground beef. Once cooked, add
bbq sauce (as much/little as you like). Warm
through. Spray muffin pan w/nonstick spray. Press 1
uncooked biscuit into each muffin cup. I generally
buy rolls of 8 biscuits so I just bake the left overs
and save them for breakfast. Once each muffin cup
has an uncooked biscuit in it, spoon the bbq meat
mixture into the biscuit center. Cook as directed on
biscuit package (time and temp) checking often to
prevent burning. Sprinkle cheese on the top of each
biscuit cup and put back into the oven just long
enough to melt the cheese.

Easy Crockpot Baked Beans...great for cold co-op Fridays

2009-06-08T22:46:00.000-05:00

Easy Crockpot Baked Beans

I made baked beans for the first time yesterday. Usually, I either serve plain old Pork And Beans from the can, or I buy Baked Beans pre-made in a can.

But we needed to take a covered dish to our 4-H barbecue yesterday and I decided to use my crockpot to make something. I started looking for ideas in my Fix It And Forget It cookbook, but ended up tweaking the recipe to suit me.

Here is my tweaked variation for Crockpot Baked Beans

Ingredients:
6 cans (15 oz. size) of Pork And Beans
1 large can of French's Cheddar Fried Onions (the secret ingredient!)
1 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 Tbsp. mustard
1/4 cup ketchup
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. onion powder

Mix all together in a greased 5 quart crock pot. Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

I received several compliments on this yesterday and the entire pot was eaten except one very small serving which was finished off at lunch today.

Savory Chicken Sandwiches

2009-05-14T18:19:00.002-05:00

Savory Chicken Sandwiches

From Quick Cooking

4 bone-in chicken breast halves
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup water
14 to 16 hamburger buns, split

Remove skin from chicken if desired. Place chicken in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with soup mix and garlic salt. Pour dressing and water over chicken.

Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours. Remove chicken; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Remove chicken from bones; cut into bite-size pieces and return to slow cooker. Serve with a slotted spoon on buns.

Yield: 14-16 servings.

Slow-Crocked Chicken Marsala

2009-04-20T11:55:00.002-05:00

Serves 4 to 6.

4 to 6 chicken breast halves
1/4 cup butter
2 medium onions, sliced
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup Marsala wine
1 (8-oz.) pkg. fresh mushrooms, sliced

1. Brown chicken breasts in butter with sliced onions on stove-top over medium-high heat.
2. Remove to slow cooker and add chicken broth and Marsala. Sprinkle fresh mushroom slices over the top.
3. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours and serve with cooked pasta of choice.

Mediterranean Mozza-Chicken

2009-04-07T13:11:00.001-05:00

4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
1 red onion, halved, sliced
1 zucchini, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing and Marinade
1/2 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup pitted black olives
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

HEAT large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover skillet with lid. Cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until chicken is done (165ºF), adding onions and zucchini after 5 min.

ADD dressing, tomatoes and olives; cover. Cook on medium-low heat 2 min. or until heated through.

STIR mixture. Top with cheese; cover. Cook 2 min. or until cheese is melted.

Serving Suggestion
Serve with hot cooked rice and/or cut up pita bread to absorb some of the sauce.

Weeknight Lasagna Toss

2009-03-31T14:14:00.001-05:00

1 lb. lean ground beef
2 green peppers, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1-2/3 cups water
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
12 oven-ready lasagna noodles, broken into quarters
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

BROWN meat in large saucepan; drain.

ADD peppers, garlic, spaghetti sauce, water and dressing; bring to boil. Stir in noodles; cover.

COOK on medium-low heat 10 to 15 min. or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; cover. Let stand 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Black Bean Salad

2009-03-24T16:09:00.002-05:00

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tsp. sugar
2 cups black beans (from freezer, thawed & rinsed, or 1 can, rinsed)
1 cup cut corn, drained
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 Tbsp. dried parsley

Combine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and sugar. Mix well and combine with remaining ingredients. Toss before serving.

Chicken Pesto

2009-03-24T16:09:00.001-05:00

1 pkg. (8 oz.) Angel Hair Pasta
1 pkg. Pesto Sauce mix* or 1 jar prepared pesto sauce
1 tsp. olive oil
2 lb chicken, cooked, cubed (from freezer)
1 tbsp. basil
grated parmesan cheese

Prepare pasta according to directions. Prepare pesto sauce mix according to directions. In frying pan, place cooked chicken from yesterday in heated oil and sprinkle basil over chicken until reheated. Mix pasta, chicken and pesto together. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over mixture and serve.

Kielbasa Skillet Stew

2009-03-24T16:07:00.000-05:00

5 bacon strips, cooked
1 onion, sauteed
olive oil
1 to 1-1/2 lbs. smoked kielbasa (fully cooked), thinly sliced
2 - 15.5 oz. cans great northern beans, undrained
2 - 8 oz. cans tomato sauce
1 can chopped green chiles
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. pepper

In a large skillet, cook sausage in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. Add remaining ingredients except bacon and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Crumble bacon. Serve hot with bacon on top.

menu plan Monday 1/19-1/26

2009-01-19T11:37:00.004-06:00

Monday
Fusion movie so leftovers or fend for yourself

Tuesday (Inaugration Day)
Bean and Cheese Ench. Casserole

Wednesday(church)
Pizza

Thursday
Mac and Cheese
Smoked Sausage

Friday (Co-op Wk.2)
Salisbury steak
mashed Potatos

Saturday
chicken Fajitas
rice
homemade refried beans?

Sunday
Soup or leftovers :)

cheap alfredo sauce :)

2008-12-21T16:44:00.001-06:00

Take 1 stick of margarine... (or bought on sale with tripled coupons and therefore free blue bonnet or country crock or whatever... I love triples!!) and melt that in your saucepan. While that melts mix up a double strength 2 cup batch of powdered milk (or regular milk or bought on sale with triple coupons and therefore dirt cheap canned milk... gotta love triples!!). When your NOT butter melts add your NOT milk in slowly and stir the whole time and turn your heat down to low/medium so you don't scorch it. Let the NOT milk and NOT butter cook together for awhile, stir it up often so you don't get a gross skin on the pan that makes it taste bad. Let it cook until the NOT butter doesn't float on the top anymore, then add 1 cup of the cheapo grated parmesan I used the kind in a plastic jar with the shaker top that you get at ALDI and whisk it altogether. I tossed in a sprinkle of garlic powder and a sprinkle of cayenne a little salt and pepper and cooked it long enough for the NOT cheese to be blended in with the rest of it and called it done!

Menu plan monday

2008-12-08T12:22:00.004-06:00

Monday
Breakfast tacos

Tuesday
spaghetti

Wednesday
leftovers

Thursday
smoked chicken breasts

Friday (Happy Birthday DAD)
bean and cheese casserole

Saturday (Happy Birthday Adam) JOHN TESH CONCERT
Roast

Menu Plan Monday Dec.1-7th

2008-11-30T18:58:00.003-06:00

Monday
Breakfast with pancakes

Tuesday
grilled chicken
rice
ranch style beans

Wednesday
TV dinners

Thursday
tacos

Friday
steaks and taters
hot dog for the kids

Saturday
bean enchilida casserole

Sunday
tomato soup and sandwiches

Brine for Smoked Turkey

2008-11-28T18:07:00.002-06:00

Almost done, notice the aluminum foil on top to keep it from burning the top.. this was after being in for 4 hours out of the 7 we smoked it :)

This is our first year brining our turkey and it was juicest most flavorful turkey I have ever had. The next day the leftovers were still moist, no dry bird here

Here is the recipe:
This turkey brine recipe makes enough for a whole turkey and will add flavor and give you a juicier and more tender bird.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 gallon water
1 cup salt (1 1/2 cups Kosher or coarse salt)
1/2 cup sugar
6 fresh tarragon leaves or 1/4 cup dried tarragon
1 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation:
The water you use should not be chlorinated. If you don't have easy access to good spring water. Boil it first, let the water cool and then add all other ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Place Turkey in large non-metallic dish and cover completely with brine. Let sit in refrigerator for 1 hour per pound. Remove Turkey from Brine, rinse thoroughly and dry. Coat with olive oil. Place in Smoker

Menu Plan Monday

2008-11-10T09:09:00.002-06:00

Monday, Nov 10
pancakes
bacon
eggs

Tuesday, Nov. 11
grilled chicken
garlic and olive oil noodles
garlic bread

Wednesday, Nov 12
Pork Chops
smashed potatoes
salad

Thursday, Nov 13
Chili Stacks

Friday, Nov. 14 End of Semester Co-op thing tonight
Crockpot meatballs

Saturday, Nov 15
sloppy joes
chips

Sunday, Nov 16
Soup Night

Smoked Sausage with Corn and Black Beans

2008-11-03T14:12:00.000-06:00

1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oil
1cup frozen bell pepper and onion stir fry (or fresh)
1 1/2 cup frozen corn ( or canned)
8 ounces smoked sausage ( or more)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon red and black pepper blend

1 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato ( or diced petites in a jar)
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

Sauté garlic and onion and bell pepper mix in a large skillet with 1
tablespoon oil. Add corn and sliced smoked sausage. Season with salt,
thyme, and pepper. Add chopped tomatoes and black beans. Simmer on low for
15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.

Six Can Chili

2008-11-02T21:56:00.000-06:00

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

16 oz kidney beans
large can (32 oz??) chili beans
large can white hominy
small can sliced black olives (optional)
16 oz diced tomatoes
16 oz tomato sauce
1 envelope chili seasoning

Dump all in crock pot. Cook on low all afternoon.

The original poster of this recipe (8 years ago ) suggested taking the ingredients and instructions when bringing a meal to someone. All ingredients are non-perishable, so they can sit in the pantry until the family is ready for it.

Dressing for "Suddenly Salad"

2008-11-02T21:54:00.000-06:00

Dressing for "Suddenly Salad"
(makes enough dry mix for 5 batches or so)

1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dill weed
2 tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Mix all this stuff together and keep in an airtight container.

To prepare dressing, mix 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2/3 cup canola oil, 2 tablespoons water, and 2 tablespoons of the dry mix

Menu Plan Monday

2008-11-02T21:38:00.003-06:00

Monday, November 3
breakfast

Tuesday, November 4th
chalupas

Wednesday, Nov. 5th
Smoked Ribs
Homemade baked beans
salad and rolls

Thursday, Nov. 6th
smoked chicken
rice
salad

Friday, Nov. 7th
TV dinner night

Saturday, Nov. 8th
baked potato
salad

Sunday, Nov. 9th
refried bean soup

2008-10-27T09:07:00.003-05:00

Monday, oct. 27
breakfast

Tuesday, Oct. 28
chicken tenders
fries

Wednesday, oct. 29
grilled porkchops

Thursday, oct. 30
spaghetti

Friday, oct. 31
leftovers

Saturday, November 1
chalupas

Menu for Oct.11-19

2008-10-11T11:08:00.002-05:00

Oct. 11, Saturday
bean and cheese enchilada casserole

Oct. 12, Sunday
Pizza for the kids
steak and taters for mom and dad

Oct. 13, Monday
breakfast

Oct.14, Tuesday
chicken fajita nachos

Oct. 15, Wednesday
homemade fried chicken
mashed potatoes
salad

Oct. 16, Thursday
Refried Bean Soup

Oct. 17, Friday
Homecoming for our co-op so dad and youngest will have leftovers
everyone will grab and go whatever *they won't starve*

Oct. 18, Saturday
Sausage and Macaroni

Oct. 19, Sunday
Soup and Sandwich

Menu Plan Monday Sept. 22-28

2008-09-22T09:12:00.002-05:00

Monday- Sept 22
Breakfast

Tuesday- Sept.23
Taco Tuesday with Rice

Wednesday- Sept. 24
Hamburgers with Fries

Thursday- Sept 25
Lemon Chicken
Salad
Rice

Friday- Sept 26
BBQ meatballs

Saturday- Sept. 27
Sausage and Mac

Sunday-Sept 28
Soup and Sandwiches

Crockpot Chicken with stuffin

2008-09-18T18:36:00.001-05:00

Chicken With Stuffing, from Taste of Home Slow Cooker Classics

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 1/4 cups of water
1/4 cup of butter, melted
1 package (6 oz) of cornbread stuffing mix (I used Stovetop Turkey Stuffing mix)

Place chicken in greased (I sprayed with Pam) slow cooker. Top with soup. In a bowl, combine the water, melted butter, and stuffing mix; spoon over the chicken.

Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until juices run clear.

Recipe note in the cookbook- can also use two cans of soup for more sauce.

This was so tender and juicy. It was reminiscent of those chicken bake dinners from Campbells, only much better.

menu monday sept. 14-20

2008-09-14T16:34:00.003-05:00

Sunday
tv dinner/leftovers

Monday
breakfast pie

Tuesday
grilled italian chicken
fettucini alfredo
salad

Wednesday
hot dogs and angel food steak

Thursday
tacos or bean tacos

Friday
chicken with stuffing

Saturday
hamburgers

Sunday
Soup and sandwich day

Menu Post

2008-09-08T20:43:00.002-05:00

Monday
breakfast tacos with
bacon

Tuesday
tacos

Wednesday
honey lime chicken

Thursday
spaghetti

Friday
leftovers with salad bar

Saturday
ranch style bean tacos

Sunday
refried bean soup with
tortilla chips and fixin'

Menu for Aug 30th-Sept. 8th

2008-08-30T12:35:00.003-05:00

Saturday-- Aug.30th
Burgers and Fries

Sunday--Aug.31th
baby back ribs
salad
corn

Monday--Sept.1st
leftover ribs
salad
bbq beans

Tuesday--Sept. 2nd
Breakfast
eggs
hashbrowns and bacon

Wednesday--Sept 3rd
Steak (angel food) and Pizza for the kids

Thurday--Sept 4th
chicken fried chicken
mashed potatoes

Friday--Sept 5th---FIRST DAY OF CO-OP (I will be exhausted)
TV Dinner night

Saturday--Sept. 6th
Fried Catfish (my kids favorite)
fries
hushpuppies

Sunday--Sept 7th
tomato soup
grilled cheese sandwiches

White Chili

2008-08-15T09:13:00.001-05:00

Saute onions and/or garlic (according to taste) in a little oil in bottom of pot. Add a couple cans of chicken broth, and spicy tomatoes. Then add 2 cans of white beans (drained) and cooked cut-up chicken. May add more chopped tomatoes (My family likes tomatoes in this alot). Simmer may add alittle black pepper to taste. Serve with rolls, cornbread, or crackers.

Refried Bean Soup (a family favorite)

2008-08-15T09:12:00.001-05:00

An excellent hearty, meatless soup. Rotel tomatoes are a must (do not substitute).

1 large onion - chopped
4 cloves garlic - minced
1 T vegetable oil
4 cans refried beans (16 oz)
2 cans Rotel tomatoes - undrained (10 oz)
2 cans diced tomatoes - undrained (14.5 oz)
1 carton chicken broth (32 oz)

Garnishes:
crushed tortilla chips
shredded cheese
sour cream

Cook onion and garlic in oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender. Add tomatoes, broth and beans, stirring until smooth. Be sure to mash the lumps of refried beans until completely dissolved. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.

Dutchgirl's Tortillas

2008-08-15T09:08:00.001-05:00

2 c flour
1 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
2 T shortening (yeah, yeah I know - substitute lard or margarine if you prefer)
1/2 c warm water

Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening (I use my Kitchenaid mixer). Add warm water and beat well. Knead with mixer or with hands till dough is supple, adding flour as necessary.

Let sit at least 15 minutes.

Cut into 8-12 balls, depending on how large you want your tortillas. Roll out on a lightly floured surface into large, flat circles.

Place a tortilla in a hot, ungreased frying pan or griddle or fajita pan. Bake about 30 seconds per side or till light brown spots appear. STack on a plate as they are done, or in a tortilla keeper. If you are not using them right away, cover with a towel to keep them supple, or, for longer storage, put them in a plastic bag in the freezer or fridge.

Additions:
1/3 c finely chopped, well-drained cooked spinach

OR

1 T chili powder

OR

1/4 c tomato paste

Cheese Strata

2008-08-11T18:00:00.002-05:00

6 slices white bread
3 cups shredded mild cheddar
3 eggs
2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 can (4 ounce size) diced green chiles

Cut bread into small cubes. Layer bread and cheese in a buttered 6- or 7- x 10-in. baking dish. Beat together eggs, milk, salt and mustard. Pour over cheese and bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Bake uncovered in a preheated 350F for 45 minutes or until light and fluffy. Serve immediately.

Simple Italian chicken

2008-08-11T13:07:00.002-05:00

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
3 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
OR 3 tablespoons Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 (5 to 6 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1.COAT grill pan with no-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat.

2.COMBINE olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic salt and pepper in medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir.

3.DIP chicken in olive oil mixture to coat evenly. Place on hot grill pan. Cook 6 to 8 minutes per side until juices run clear and thermometer reads 165° F. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

FOR OUTDOOR GRILL

1.COAT unheated grill grate with no-stick spray. Heat to medium-high (350° to 400°F.)

2.GRILL 6 to 8 minutes per side until juices run clear and thermometer reads 165° F. Allow to rest 5 minutes before serving.

menu plan monday aug.11-16

2008-08-11T13:03:00.003-05:00

Monday
Breakfast pie

Tuesday
tacos with beans

Wednesday
hot dogs (kids)
Steak (angel food) for mom and day

Thursday
Simple Italian Grilled Chicken

Friday
bean enchilidas

Saturday
leftovers or tv dinner night

PUMPKIN DUMP CAKE

2008-08-04T14:40:00.000-05:00

(No. 1) cans pumpkin
3 c. evaporated milk
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 yellow cake mix
1 c. chopped pecans
4 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 stick butter, melted

Mix pumpkin, milk, cinnamon, ginger, eggs, sugar, salt and cloves together well. Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 pan. sprinkle with cake mix, drizzle with melted butter, then sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes.

menu plan monday Aug 4th

2008-08-04T13:25:00.003-05:00

Monday
Breakfast

Tuesday
Hamburgers

Wednesday
Chicken Fajitas

Thursday
chicken taco salad
aka leftovers

Friday
Chicken Fried steak

Saturday
Tacos

Easy and yummy crockpot macaroni and cheese

2008-08-02T17:28:00.002-05:00

1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons minced onions
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3 cups milk
1 cup of grated cheddar cheese (or your favourite kind of cheese)
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

Directions
1. Spray crockpot with non-stick spray for easy cleaning.
2. In a saucepan, combine first 5 ingredients.
3. Pour in milk and stir with a whisk until no lumps remain.
4. Heat and continue stirring until mixture boils and is thickened.
5. Add cheese and then macaroni.
6. Stir until well mixed.
7. Pour into 3 1/2 quart (3. 5L) slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2-2 1/2 hours or on high for 1 hour

This recipe was so good! The only suggestion we had was to double the recipe because it was gone in nothing flat, my dd ate about half the pot. IT was so yummy and we added more cheese and next time we might use Velveta. The cooking time was very SHORT and so if your crockpot cooks hot it might be done in about 1.5 hours to 2 hours, next time I will set mine to warm from the start. IT was given ***** stars out of 5 by the whole family!!

I have a friend who just threw it all in the crockpot and it worked fine too :)

2008-07-28T11:17:00.003-05:00

Monday
breakfast tacos

Tuesday
chili lasagna

Wednesday
hamburgers

Thursday
grilled drumsticks

Friday
chicken salad sandwiches
or
pizza

Saturday
Catfish surprise

BLT pasta salad

2008-07-26T12:26:00.002-05:00

from Glimpse of Sunshine1 lb rotini pasta cooked, drained and cooled

1/4 cup Real Bacon bits

1/4 cup Miracle Whip Light

1/4 cup Ranch Salad Dressing

1 pint grape tomatoes, chopped

2-3 leaves of iceberg lettuce, chopped

I cooked, drained and cooled the rotini the night before along with adding in some of the bacon bits and some of the Miracle Whip and Ranch Dressing. Then today before I was going to serve it, I chopped the tomatoes, and lettuce. I added more Miracle Whip and Ranch Dressing and Bacon Bits and it was ready to serve!

BBQ Meatballs

2008-06-30T09:23:00.003-05:00

2 pounds ground chuck (I use regular ground beef or if in a hurry already made meatballs about 2.5 pounds)
1 cup corn flakes cereal crumbs(or dried bread crumbs)
3 eggs
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup catsup
2 tablespoons minced green onion
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 glove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown Sugar
1 tablespoon lemon Juice

Directions:
Combine first 9 ingredients in large bowl; stir well. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. Place in an ungreased 14x10x1 inch jellyroll pan. Bake, uncovered, at 500 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Drain, transfer to a chafing dish, keep warm. Combine cranberry sauce and remaining ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until bubbly, stirring occasionally; pour over meatball. Serve warm.

Buffalo Chicken Chili Mac

2008-06-03T10:21:00.002-05:00

From the Rachael Ray show

Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
2 pounds (about 4 to 6, depending on size) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small bits
1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 ribs celery, finely chopped
5 large cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 bay leaf
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken stock
1/4 to 1/2 cup hot sauce, depending on how hot you like it
1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 pound whole wheat elbow macaroni
1/2 cup pepper jack cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 scallions, root ends removed and thinly sliced

Yields: 6 servings
Preparation
To make cutting the chicken easier, place it into the freezer for about 15 minutes until it firms up slightly but isn’t frozen through. This will let you cut it up quickly into small pieces.

Preheat broiler and place a large pot of salted water over high heat to bring up to a boil for the whole wheat elbow macaroni.

Place a large pot over medium-high heat and add 2 turns of the pan of EVOO, about 2 tablespoons. Add the chicken bits and brown them, about 5-6 minutes. Add the carrot, onion, celery, garlic, paprika, bay leaf and some salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook the veggies, stirring frequently, until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the hot sauce and crushed tomatoes, and bring up to a bubble. Simmer the chili for 8-10 minutes to let the flavors come together and thicken it slightly.

While the chili is simmering, toss the pasta into the boiling salted water and cook until al dente according to package directions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and toss it into the chili, then transfer everything to a casserole dish. Sprinkle the cheeses evenly over the top and place it under the broiler until the cheeses have melted and the top is golden brown, 2-3 minutes.

Sprinkle the chopped scallions

Honey- Lime Grilled chicken

2008-05-29T13:48:00.001-05:00

1/2 c honey
1/3 c soy sauce
1/4 c lime juice
4 boneless chicken breasts.

Mix the first 3 ingredients in a bowl or ziploc bag. Mix well. Add chicken and turn to coat (or shake it up that is what I do :) Seal and refrigerate 30-45 min. Drain and discarde. Grill chickend for 6-7 minutes.

Tip I have mixed and put in frozen chicken and left it out to defrost. It is very good and easy :)

from: Taste of Home

Country Style Potato Salad

2008-05-25T13:30:00.002-05:00

-3 medium Idaho or other baking potatoes, scrubbed, peeled, cut into 2" chunks (waxy or red-skinned potatoes don't absorb the flavors as well and produce a result that isn't as good)
-1 small onion
-3 T sweet pickle relish
-2 hard boiled eggs, peeled (my dh loves boiled eggs so I do 2-3)
-1/3 cup Kraft Miracle Whip (not real mayo yuck)
-2 teaspoons French's yellow prepared mustard
-salt and pepper to taste

In large saucepan starting with cold water, boil potatoes til fork-tender (about 20 minutes after they come to a boil). Drain thoroughly and immediately place potatoes in large mixing bowl. Finely chop the onion and sprinkle it over the potatoes.Top with the pickle relish. Chop eggs so the whites are a little smaller than 1/4" dice and the yolks are finely-diced. Add Miracle whip and mustard and a dash of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly using potato masher, mashing occasionally until the majority of the potatoes are mashed but some lumps remain. Cover and refrigerate immediately, and chill until thoroughly cold. Taste for seasonings and add a little more Miracle Whip or pickle relish and pickle juice if necessary

Tip: IF you don't have hard-boiled eggs in the fridge, she saves time by boiling the carefully-washed eggs along with the potatoes. Start them in cold water along with the potatoes so the heat doesn't break the shells.

No roll pie crusts

2008-05-12T09:07:00.000-05:00

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/4 cup ice water
1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Place dough in the pie pan, and press it out evenly with your fingers. Fill with favorite pie filling and bake.

Chile Rellano Casserole

2008-05-12T09:03:00.002-05:00

by Judy in CA

1 large can Ortega Chili
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 cup jack cheese
4 eggs, beaten
2 TBS flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 large can evaportated milk
1 (7 1/2 oz.) can tomato sauce (or enchilada sauce)

Use 9 x 13 inch pan. Line casserole with chilies. Put all cheese on top of chilies. Beat eggs, flour, salt, and milk together. Pour over top of cheese. Bake at 375 for 35 minutes or until set. Take out and pour tomato sauce over top. Bake 5 minutes longer.

Serve with fresh pico de gallo salsa. Mmmm!

EGGS A LA GOLDENROD

2008-05-10T13:04:00.001-05:00

1 stick butter
2 tbsp. flour
2 c. milk
6 eggs
6 slices toast

Melt butter and make paste with flour; add milk little at a time. Cook over medium heat until thick. Boil, peel, and separate eggs. Chop whites and add to sauce. Pour sauce mixture over toast. Press yolks through sieve and sprinkle over sauce. Garnish with parsley or orange slices. Serve hot. Pretty as well as good. May use 1 cup beef browned and drained instead of egg whites.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

2008-05-10T13:03:00.001-05:00

MY friend made this at the co-op Thanksgiving Night Finale and I begged for the recipe it was so good and I just needed to fix it for my potato loving dh. so without further delay

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

3 cups Water
1 1/2 cups Milk
1/3 cup Butter

Bring these just to a boil, then remove from heat.
Ddd:

4 cups Potato Flakes
Pinch of Salt

In another bowl add:

8 ounce Cream Cheese
8 ounce French Onion Dip

Mix these well, then add this to the potatoes. Also
add:

1 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt

Put everything into a greased 13 x 9 glass pan.

Melt 1 1/2 tablespoon Butter, pour over the top of the
potatoes.

Bake @ 350 on bottom rack for 35 - 40 minutes or until
butter is brown.

ENJOY !!!

Crockpot Granola

2008-05-10T13:02:00.001-05:00

5 cups of oats - not quick cooking
1/2 cup of oil
1/2 cup of honey
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon (this wasn't in the original recipe but I use it).
1 cup of coconut

Cook on low for 5 hours or until brown, stirring occasionally. Make sure you keep the cover cracked on the crockpot. The more frequently you stir, the finer the consistency. If you prefer clumpier granola stir less.

Add raisins, dried fruit, nuts, chocolate chips...whatever you desire. This is delicious as a hot or cold cereal, as a snack, a topping for yoquart or made into granola bars.

by Tam in AZ

Pacific Beans or BBQ beans with Pineapple

2008-05-10T12:58:00.001-05:00

Take 1lb of navy beans and soak them overnight.
Bring pot to a boil and let it boil for about 30min to an hour, then simmer until beans start to get soft. Drain beans.

Add to bean in pot 1 18oz BBQ sauce with honey(I used the cheap walmart stuff at $0.77 per thing) add about 2-3 Tbsp dried onions,1 can of beer(yep the alcohol cooks out), 1 tbsp garlic(wet garlic from the refrigerator section). We let that cook for on low for about 3 hours, we then added pineapple and about 1 more cup of bbq sauce. We then cooked it in the oven at 300 for about 2.5 hours.

This made a huge pot and we had it as our meal and have plenty left over for another meal and a side. It is pretty good, we will probably add a little bacon next time.

LisaOK's oven fried chicken

2008-05-10T12:57:00.001-05:00

3 lbs chicken (I have used whole, cut up chicken or boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Both work.)

1/2c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
margarine slices

Combine together. Dip chicken pieces in this. Place pads of margarine on top of each piece of chicken. (This is the secret to it tasting so delicious.) Place in sprayed pan (using oil, not Pam). Bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour.

Substitutions
replace the paprika and poultry seasoning for cajun seasoning??? Or taking out the pepper, paprika, and poultry seasoning for lemon pepper seasoning??

Gives it a more zesty taste but it is really good!!!

Banana Pepper Roast

2008-05-10T12:56:00.001-05:00

Put a pot roast in your crock pot. Pour a jar of banana peppers over it (liquid and all). Use hot or mild, depending on your taste. Pour 2 packets of Au Jus mix over the top (found with the McCormick gravy/seasoning packets). Don't add water to the mix, use just the dry stuff. (I use Herbox beef boullion instead for lower-sodium.) Cook on low all day or high for shorter. If you want, take the meat out and slice it sometime before it's done so the flavor can get on more of the meat. You'll definately want to serve it with something that will sop up the juices (bread, mashed potatoes, etc.)!! Leftovers are great on sub rolls.

Refried Bean Soup

2008-05-10T12:54:00.002-05:00

2 cans of refried bean
2 cans of chix broth
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 package of taco mix

dump in crockpot and cook away(it can be ready in 2 hours or 15 min on the stove top). If you like your soup smooth put it all (except taco mix) in the blender and cook away.

Great served with tortilla chips and taco fixin'

Dump Mexican Soup

2008-05-10T12:54:00.001-05:00

Dump Soup

2 cans black (or your favorite) beans
2 cans of corn (or the equivalent of frozen corn)
1 can of rotel
1 can of stewed tomatoes
1 packet of ranch dressing mix
1 packet of taco seasoning mix
pre-cooked ground beef or turkey (if desired)

Serve with sour cream and grated cheese. and toasted sourdough or tortilla
chips.

Bake Chix and Stuffing

2008-05-10T12:53:00.000-05:00

Put enough chicken in a 9x13 dish for your family( I use 3 lbs of frozen breasts or tenders).
Spread 1 can of Cream of chicken soup( my can is the giant can of course) over the chicken.
Pour a box (or 2) of Chicken Stuffing over it. Pour a little water around the sides (about 1/2 a cup)
Cover with foil
Bake @ 400 for aobut 45 minutes

Crockpot Mashed Potatoes

2008-05-10T12:52:00.001-05:00

5# potatoes, peel, cube, boil, and drain
1 cup sour cream
8 ounces cream cheese
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1.8 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp onion salt
2 T butter

Mash potatoes with other ingredients. Pop into a crockpot to keep warm until serving. Potatoes may be made up to 1 week ahead of time, then put into the crockpot Thanksgiving morning to warm.

Cheesy Crockpot Crowd-Pleasing Corn

2008-05-10T12:50:00.002-05:00

Crockpot Cheesy Corn

3 16 oz packs of frozen corn
8 oz pack of cream cheese, cubed
1/4 C butter, cubed
3 Tbsp water
3 Tbsp milk
2 Tbsp sugar
6 slices American cheese, cut into squares.

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Mix well.

Cover. Cook on low 4 hours, or until heathed through and the cheese is melted.

Easy and Yummy Gone All day Crockpot Roast

2008-05-10T12:50:00.001-05:00

5-6lbs roast (rump but I used a cheaper cut I think last time)
2 pack au jus packs
2 cans of beef broth
2 env. Italian dressing mix
Place meat in crock pot. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over beef. Cook on low for six to eight hours.

Banana Pepper Roast

Pot roast
1 jar banana peppers (mild or hot)
2 packets au jus

Pour it all in the crock pot, including the juice from the peppers. Do not mix the au jus with water, just pour the powder on top.

Cook on low all day (or high for 4-6 hours if you have to), slicing the meat after it's partially cooked and returning to crock pot.

We make this after co-op where we have been gone all day. I am going to half the recipe this time. IT is very yummy!

HIDDEN VALLEY RANCH CHICKEN

2008-05-10T12:49:00.001-05:00

2 lbs. chicken drumsticks
1/2 c. melted butter
3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 c. corn flakes in crumbs
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch (milk, original recipe)

Dip washed and dried chicken in melted butter. Dredge in bowl of dressing mix, cheese and crumbs. Bake, uncovered, in well greased baking dish at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until golden brown

Very Easy Spanish Rice

2008-05-10T12:43:00.000-05:00

Very Easy Spanish Rice

2 Tab oil
1 C Rice
1/2 C onion
! small can tomato sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Heat oil over medium heat. Add rice and onion. Saute until rice is slightly brown. Add tomato sauce and 3 cans of water. Add garlic powder, salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Do not open pan lid. *Add browned ground beef for extra flavor.*

Noodle Rice Pilaf (Taste of Home magazine)

2008-05-10T12:39:00.000-05:00

1/4 C. Margarine or butter ( not spread)

1 C. long grain rice

½ C. Thin noodles ( we use little stars.) Any little noodle will
do,
alphabets, thin spaghetti- broken in small pieces etc.

2 3/4 cup chicken broth ( I use water, and 2-3 chicken bullion cubes)

2 T. parsley.

Dash of garlic

Dash of onion pd.

Melt butter/marg in sauce pan, add noodles and rice and brown. Add
broth/water and seasonings, bring to boil, put on lid, reduce heat to
simmer/low and cook for 20-25 min. Makes 4 servings

Baked Navy Beans (very much like B&M baked beans)

2008-05-10T12:33:00.000-05:00

CDKitchen http://www.cdkitchen.com

Category: Baked Beans

Serves/Makes: 6 | Difficulty Level: 3 | Ready In: > 5 hrs

Ingredients:
2 pounds dry navy beans
1 small onion -- chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup water*
2 teaspoons mustard
3 tablespoons molasses (used pancake syrup)
1 tablespoon salt
8 slices bacon -- fried crisp

Directions:
*add water as needed

Put beans in three times the volume of unsalted water, bring to a boil
and let simmer for 30 minutes. Let stand in covered hot water for 2
hours. Mix other ingredients in bowl. Drain beans well and mix all
ingredients and beans together. Put in crock pot and let cook on low for 12
hours.