Rebecca's Kitchen

Crazy Cake

2011-10-17T14:48:00.001-07:00

3 C Flour
2 C Sugar
2 tsp Vanilla
2 Tbsp Vinegar
2 C Cold Water
6 Tbsp Cocoa
2 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Salt
2/3 C Oil

Mix all together and bake at 350 for 30-40 min.

Chicken Pasta

2011-09-15T12:52:00.000-07:00

Similar to my Chicken Stroganoff

Recipe from here: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/angel-chicken-pasta/detail.aspx

My version:

Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves or breast tenderloins
1/4 cup butter
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1/2 cup chicken broth
Homemade cream of chicken soup (1 can equivalent)
4 ounces cream cheese
2 tbsp sour cream
Any pasta

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the package of dressing mix. Blend in chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Mix in cream cheese and sour cream, and stir until smooth. Heat through, but do not boil. Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over.

Bake until done in the preheated oven.

Twenty minutes before the chicken is done, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook pasta until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain. Serve chicken and sauce over pasta.

Baked Macaroni

2010-04-27T13:36:00.001-07:00

What you need:
Elbow macaroni, cooked
2 jars spaghetti sauce
Ground beef, cooked and drained
Sour Cream, 1 C.
Cheddar Cheese, shredded

Cook macaroni and drain. Cook ground beef and drain. Add spaghetti sauce to beef and mix. Add sour cream to sauce. Add macaroni to sauce mixture. Place in a 13x9 baking dish and top with cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 for about 30 min. Serve with a salad.

BBQ Sauce

2010-03-30T07:17:00.000-07:00

BBQ Sauce

What you need:
1 C. Ketchup
1/4 C. Brown Sugar
1/4 C. Worcestershire sauce
3 TBSP. Apple Cider Vinegar
1 TBSP. Garlic Powder
3/4 TSP. Mustard Powder
3/4 TSP. Salt

In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, W. sauce, vinegar, garlic, mustard powder and salt. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before brushing on your favorite meat.

Easy Chicken Casserole

2010-03-27T15:34:00.000-07:00

What you need:
Leftover Chicken
Leftover Gravy
Cheese, shredded- as much as you want
Sour Cream- as much as you want
Pepperidge Farm Stuffing (Herb Seasoned)

Mix chicken, gravy, sour cream, shredded cheese together. Place into a casserole dish and put the stuffing on top. Cook at 350 for 30 min.

Tuna Noodle Casserole

2010-03-22T08:00:00.000-07:00

What you need:

~Egg noodles, about 6 oz
~2 cans tuna, drained
~Cream of Broccoli soup
~Broccoli, cooked and chopped
~Cheddar cheese, shredded
~Cayenne pepper, a few shakes
~Bread crumbs

Cook broccoli and chop, set aside.

Bring pot of water (with a shake of cayenne pepper added) to a boil.

Cook noodles, drain.

In a mixing bowl, mix tuna, cream of broccoli soup and chopped broccoli.

When noodles are done, mix tuna mixture and noodles together.

Place in baking dish. Put bread crumbs and shredded cheese on top. Cook at 350 for 20 min.

Spicy Chicken

2009-12-14T07:10:00.000-08:00

Boil a 3-4 lb chicken in water. I add a little bit of salt and pepper also.
When it is done, take the chicken off the bones and shred it. Reserve some of the broth.
Put it back into the pot and add the following:
~1 onion, chopped and cooked- you can cook this before putting the chicken back into the pot
~tomato paste
~hot taco seasoning packet (I use McCormick's)
~garlic powder
~tabasco (I put 5-6 shakes)
~enough broth to make it all mix together, but not too watery (I never measure)
Heat it through.

To make the wraps:
Take 1 flour tortilla and put some chicken onto the tortilla. Top with shredded cheese. Top with a tostada chip. Put sour cream on top of tostada chip. Add lettuce and tomato. Fold tortilla up and put into a small frypan to "grill" (like they do at Taco Bell) it on each side about 30-45 seconds.

Menu Plan Monday- Coming back!

2009-11-09T08:37:00.000-08:00

Visit orgjunkie.com for more menus!
I have really been slacking on preparing a menu each week. I really need to get back into the habit, so here goes.

In no particular order:
~ Spicy Chicken (crunch)Wraps (like Taco Bell, only better)I will try to post the recipe this week.
~ Beef stroganoff
~ Veggie beef soup
~ Fish and Shrimp
~ Taco Soup
~ and we always have leftovers!

Iced Coffee

2009-06-22T13:54:00.000-07:00

Recipe is found here: http://www.recipezaar.com/Iced-Coffee-113064

My review:
I am on my 3rd pitcher of this, so I decided to come write a review.. My 1st pitcher, I used French Vanilla coffee and regular sweetened condensed milk. The 2nd pitcher, I use regular coffee and regular sweetened condensed milk. The 3rd pitcher, I used Chocolate coffee and fat free sweetened condensed milk. All 3 were terrific, but since I am watching my weight, I will stick with using fat free sweetened condensed milk. I can't tell a difference between the two. This is definitely my new favorite summer drink.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

2009-06-22T13:52:00.000-07:00

Recipe is found here: http://anewchelseamorning.blogspot.com/2008/01/butler-did-it.html

Menu Plan Monday

2009-06-22T04:27:00.001-07:00

For more info visit http://orgjunkie.com/

Monday~ Shrimp, fresh green beans, fresh yellow squash
Tuesday~ Hamburgers, salad
Wednesday~ Anniversary (out to eat)
Thursday~ Spaghetti, bread, salad
Friday~ Homemade pizza

What we have been eating

2009-06-11T05:23:00.000-07:00

I really need to get back to doing Menu Plan Monday. It helps me to remember what we have eaten that week.

Monday~ Spaghetti
Tuesday~ BBQ Chicken
Wednesday~ Pizza
Thursday~ Beef Stroganoff
Friday~ Hamburgers

Baked Cinnamon Chips

2009-05-15T06:15:00.000-07:00

I found this recipe at Our Best Bites.

All you need are flour tortillas, cinnamon sugar and butter.

Brush one side of the flour tortilla with melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar on top. Use a pizza cutter to cut into wedges. Place them on an ungreased cookie sheet (sugar side up)and bake in a 350 degree oven for 10- 12 minutes. Yum!

Edit to meals for this week

2009-05-14T11:20:00.001-07:00

Thursday~ Kids chose shrimp, asparagus
Friday~ Spaghetti

Meals for the week

2009-05-13T13:10:00.000-07:00

Tuesday~ bean burritos (http://rebeccaannekitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/bean-burritos.html)
Wednesday~ Homemade pizza
Thursday~ Spaghetti
Friday~ ???

Been awhile

2009-05-06T07:01:00.000-07:00

I didn't realize it had been so long since I posted on here. I really need to get back in the habit of planning my menus.

This week we are having/ already had:
Monday~ Chicken stir fry, rice
Tuesday~ Shrimp, asparagus, baked potato
Wednesday~ Raviolis
Thursday~ Hamburgers
Friday~ Homemade pizza

Menu Plan Monday

2009-03-30T05:21:00.000-07:00

For more information check out Org Junkie

Monday~ Spaghetti, salad, bread
Tuesday~ Beef stroganoff, broccoli
Wednesday~ Enchilada casserole, beans, rice (didn't make this last week)
Thursday~ Hamburgers
Friday~ Homemade Pizza

Menu Plan Monday

2009-03-23T06:30:00.000-07:00

For more info visit Organizing Junkie.

Monday~ Baked chicken, broccoli salad
Tuesday~ Chili, baked potatoes
Wednesday~ Salmon patties, salad
Thursday~ Enchilada casserole, rice, beans
Friday~ Homemade pizza, salad

Menu Plan Monday

2009-03-16T05:47:00.000-07:00

For more info visit Org Junkie

Monday~ Hamburgers and salad

Tuesday~ Chicken stir fry and fried rice

Wednesday~ Salmon patties, green beans, potatoes

Thursday~ Tacos, refried beans and spanish rice

Friday~ Homemade pizza

Salisbury Steaks

2009-03-10T15:04:00.000-07:00

From the Cooking for your Family board on Babycenter:

Salisbury Steak
Katie (Katiedid) from Taste of Home 2007

2 eggs
1/2 c milk
1/2 c dry bread crumbs
2 envelopes brown gravy mix, divided
2 tsp dried minced onion
1 lb lean ground beef
1 c water
2 T prepared mustard

In a bowl, whisk the eggs and milk. Add bread crumbs, 2 T gravy mix and onion. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into six patties about 3/4 in. thick. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160. Place remaining gravy mix in a small saucepan; stir in the water and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Serve the gravy over the beef patties.

These were very delicious!

Menu Plan Monday

2009-03-08T18:46:00.000-07:00

For more info visit http://orgjunkie.com/

Here is what I have planned for this week in no particular order:
~Spaghetti
~Salisbury Steak (didn't make last week)
~Beef Stroganoff (http://rebeccaannekitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/slow-cooker-beef-stroganoff.html
~Pizza (http://rebeccaannekitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/pzza-dough.html) (http://rebeccaannekitchen.blogspot.com/2008/12/pizza-sauce.html)
~Leftovers, if we have any.

I don't plan for Saturday or Sunday. I grocery shop on Saturday, so I get something extra to make or we go out. On Sunday's we go out after church.

Spaghetti Sauce

2009-03-03T10:51:00.000-08:00

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Spaghetti-Sauce-III/Detail.aspx

This sauce turned out great. I think I will make my own spaghetti sauce from now on. I left out the mushrooms.

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
* 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
* 1 tablespoon dried basil
* 1 tablespoon garlic powder
* 1 tablespoon dried oregano
* 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion until brown; drain. Stir tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, garlic powder, oregano and mushrooms into beef mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer one hour. Serve over hot pasta.

Menu Plan Monday

2009-03-01T18:59:00.000-08:00

For more info check out: http://orgjunkie.com/

I didn't get all my shopping done this weekend because of the rain, but here are 5 meals I have planned for this week.

In no particular order:
~Veggie beef soup
~Oven Fried Chicken
~Salisbury Steak
~Salmon Patties
~Baked spaghetti

If it doesn't snow tomorrow, I can go finish my shopping.

Chicken Stroganoff

2009-02-24T12:12:00.000-08:00

1 lb chicken cut into cubes
1 package dry Italian salad dressing seasoning
1 8 oz package of cream cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup (I substitute cream of broccoli for the cream of chicken)
1 soup can of water or milk

Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours. Serve over egg noodles.

Menu Plan Monday

2009-02-22T20:03:00.001-08:00

Visit http://orgjunkie.com/2009/02/menu-plan-monday-feb-23rd.html for more info about Menu Plan Monday.

I only make a plan for 5 days, because we are busy on the weekends and most Saturdays we eat leftovers. Sunday we go to church and eat with family.

Monday~ Hamburgers, green beans, creamed corn

Tuesday~ Raviolis and salad

Wednesday~ Chicken Stroganoff and broccoli (will post the recipe either Mon or Tues)

Thursday~ Tacos

Friday~ Homemade pizza and salad

Chicken Stir Fry

2009-02-17T12:34:00.000-08:00

Go here to learn more: http://www.5dollardinners.com/

http://www.recipezaar.com/Chicken-Stir-Fry-32652 My changes are in italics.

Ingredients:

* 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves ($2.96 on sale)
* 3 tablespoons cornstarch (cents)
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce (cents)
* 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (cents)
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (cents)
* 3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided (cents)
* 1 package frozen stir fry vegetables ($1.25)
* 1 cup water
* 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule (cents)

Directions:

1. Cut chicken into 1/2 inch strips; place in a resealable plastic bag.
2. Add cornstarch and toss to coat.
3. Combine soy sauce, ginger, and garlic powder; add to bag and shake well.
4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons oil; stir fry chicken until no longer pink, about 3-5 minutes.
6. Remove and keep warm.
7. Add remaining oil; stir fry frozen vegetables for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
8. Add water and bouillon.
9. Return chicken to pan.
10. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.

Approximate total for this recipe~ less than $5.00

Win a gift card!

2009-02-16T11:33:00.000-08:00

Erin at 5dollardinners.com is having a contest and the winner will recieve a $25 gift card to Walmart. Go here to enter~ http://www.5dollardinners.com/2009/02/walmart-and-giveaway.html

Menu Plan Monday

2009-02-16T05:18:00.000-08:00

For more info on Menu Plan Monday, go here~ http://orgjunkie.com/2009/02/menu-plan-monday-feb-16th-giveaway.html

I didn't do lunches this week, but I have stuff like frozen pizzas, frozen entrees, mac n cheese, etc...

Monday~ Enchilada casserole (http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/layered-enchilada-bake-107317.aspx)

Tuesday~ Chicken stir fry and rice

Wednesday~ Leftovers or English muffin pizzas (church night)

Thursday~ Spaghetti, salad, bread

Friday~ Bean burritos (http://rebeccaannekitchen.blogspot.com/2009/01/bean-burritos.html) I never did make these and they have been on my menu for 2 weeks now.

My grocery trip

2009-02-14T18:16:00.000-08:00

I'm posting this here since it's my food blog.

I went grocery shopping at Food Lion today and got $92.xx worth of groceries for $49.xx

I've been reading up on all the deals (and learning how to use coupons) on hotcouponworld.com.

Taco Soup

2009-02-12T13:11:00.000-08:00

1 lb ground beef
3 can diced tomatoes (I use petite diced)
1 can black beans, not drained
1 can kidney beans, not drained
1 can corn
1 onion
Taco seasoning

Cook onion and ground beef in a pot. Add all other ingredients to pot. Cook until heated through. I also add some cumin. It may also need 1-2 cans of water, depending on if you want it soup consistency or chili consistency. Garnish with sour cream and shredded cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.

My Nana's Salmon Cakes

2009-02-09T12:37:00.000-08:00

Since I am making this tonight for dinner, I decided to share the recipe. Very easy.

1 can salmon (I take out the big bones and take the skin off)
1/2 sleeve saltine crackers
1 egg
salt and pepper

Put salmon into bowl and mix in all other ingredients. Form into patties and cook (I put 1-2 tbsp butter in the pan) until crispy on the outside. My kids like to eat theirs with ketchup. I like mine plain.

Menu Plan Monday

2009-02-09T04:58:00.001-08:00

For more info, go here: http://orgjunkie.com/2009/02/menu-plan-monday-feb-9th.html

This week I am including lunches. I home school and I am starting to get in a rut with lunch, so I decided to just add them to my plan and then I can rotate through different things and not serve PB&J all the time.

Monday: Lunch~ out with dh
Dinner~ Salmon cakes, baked potatoes and broccoli

Tuesday: Lunch~ French dip sandwiches (I had frozen the leftovers from a couple weeks ago)
Dinner~ hamburgers, green beans, cream corn

Wednesday: Lunch~ English muffin pizzas
Dinner~ Bean burritos

Thursday: Lunch~ tuna casserole
Dinner~ Taco soup

Friday: Lunch~ homemade mac n cheese
Dinner~ Pizza night, salad

Menu Plan Monday

2009-02-02T04:54:00.001-08:00

Here is my menu plan for this week. For more info check out: http://orgjunkie.com/2009/02/menu-plan-monday-feb-2nd.html

Monday- spaghetti, salad, bread

Tuesday- Enchiladas (http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/09/simple-perfect-enchiladas/), rice

Wednesday- Chicken Tortilla Soup (didn't make this last week)

Thursday- Hamburger Beef Stroganoff, broccoli

Friday- Homemade Pizza, salad

Beef Stroganoff

2009-02-01T14:10:00.001-08:00

I got this from the Canada Bargain Hunters board. (Baby Center)

Beef Stroganoff

1 pkg egg noodles
1 lb ground beef
12 oz sour cream
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 onion (or 2 tsp onion powder)
Sliced mushrooms (fresh, jarred, or canned)

Cook egg noodles and drain.
Brown ground beef.
Add onion powder.
Add sour cream, soup, and mushrooms. Stir till hot.
Mix with noodles.

Homemade Pancake Syrup

2009-01-29T07:21:00.000-08:00

1 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. water
pinch of salt
1/4 tsp vanilla

Dissolve sugar in water in saucepan. Add salt and boil 1 minute. Add vanilla; mix well. Serve warm.

Maple syrup:
1 c. boiling water
2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp maple flavoring

Mix together. Serve warm.

Whole Wheat Blueberry pancakes

2009-01-29T07:16:00.000-08:00

From allrecipes.com:

1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1 c. milk, plus more if necessary
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 c. blueberries

Sift together flour and baking powder, set aside. Beat together the egg, milk and sugar in a bowl. Stir in flour until just moistened, add blueberries and stir to incorporate.

Preheat a heavy bottomed skillet over med heat and spray with cooking spray. Pour approximately 1/4 c of the batter into the pan for each pancake. Cook until bubbly, about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until golden brown.

$5 Dinner challenge

2009-01-27T05:03:00.000-08:00

I have posted this recipe before, but wanted to post again for the $5 dinner challenge at http://www.5dollardinners.com/. The prices are approximate.

Vegetable Beef Soup
1 lb. gr. beef ($1.59)
1 lb bag of mixed frozen veggies with tomatoes ($1.50)
1 med. onion diced ($ .25)
1 can tomato paste ($ .50)
Beef stock- optional (I made my own beef stock from beef bones and then froze in ice cube trays, so I add about 3-4 cubes) (free, only because the beef bones were given to us by a friend)
Salt & pepper to taste (a few cents)
water (free)

In large stock pot brown ground beef with onion. Add tomato paste and water (I use 5-6 cans of water- from the tomato paste can)
Bring to a boil and add veggies. Cook until at least warm through, or you can leave it on low heat for several hours.

Approximately $3.84

Menu Plan Monday

2009-01-26T04:55:00.000-08:00

I thought I would try something new and give every one an idea of what I have planned each week- if I can keep up with it. Visit http://orgjunkie.com/ for more info.

Monday: French dip sandwiches and salad

Tuesday: Hamburger veggie soup or Chicken Tortilla soup

Wednesday: Hamburgers, green beans and creamed corn

Thursday: Ham, mac n cheese, broccoli OR one of the soups I didn't make Tuesday

Friday: Homemade Pizza and salad

Crockpot French Dip

2009-01-22T05:23:00.000-08:00

I got this recipe from the Cooking for Your Family board at Babycenter.

Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Katie (Katiedid)

approx 3 1/2 lbs beef chuck roast
16-oz. beef broth (1 1/2 cans)
1 10.5-oz. can condensed French onion soup
6-oz red wine
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper, to taste
4-6 French rolls
sliced provolone cheese, optional

Trim excess fat off of beef roast and season meat all over with salt and pepper. Pour beef broth, condensed French onion soup, red wine and garlic powder into slow cooker and place beef roast into liquid. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Slow cookers have different time intervals that you can select, so work with your cooker. Depending on how the settings on your slow cooker work, the time will vary. Since this is cooking in liquid, you don’t have to worry about the meat drying out in the same way you might if you were roasting the meat in the oven. Take beef out and rest it, covered with aluminum foil, for about 15 minutes. Slice beef and return to slow cooker on low or very low for 30 minutes.
Lightly toast the bread and evenly distribute cheese between rolls, if using. Divide beef onto rolls and spoon the beef juice* into ramekins or other small bowls and eat everything while it is hot. Serve each sandwich with its own dip. Seves 4-6. *Note: If there is excess fat in your au jus, simply pour it from the slow cooker into a large measuring cup and let it stand for about 5 minutes so the fat separates. Skim it off, then pour the juice into serving cups.

Buttery Cooked Carrots

2009-01-20T07:33:00.000-08:00

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Buttery-Cooked-Carrots/Detail.aspx?prop31=8

These were simple and delicious.

INGREDIENTS

* 1 pound baby carrots (I used regular carrots)
* 1/4 cup margarine
* 1/3 cup brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Cook carrots in a large pot of boiling water until tender. Drain off most of the liquid, leaving bottom of pan covered with water (I drained off all of the water). Set the carrots aside.
2. Stir margarine and brown sugar into the water. Simmer and stir until the margarine melts. Return carrots to the pot, and toss to coat. Cover, and let sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to mingle.

Egg Drop Soup

2009-01-14T06:26:00.000-08:00

I modified a recipe I found on recipezaar.com.

4 c chicken broth (I used Better than Bouillon mixed with water)
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tbs cornstarch
2-3 eggs, lightly beaten

Put chicken broth in a pot. Stir the salt and ginger into the broth. bring to a rolling boil. mix the cornstarch with a little bit of water. Add to the broth and stir. Add eggs by pouring them slowly from bowl, stirring in a clockwise motion while pouring. Eggs should cook immediately. Enjoy.

Peppermint Bark

2009-01-12T13:15:00.000-08:00

I needed to get rid of all the leftover candy canes from Christmas, so I made this today. It is delicious.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Holiday-Peppermint-Bark/Detail.aspx

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 (12 ounce) package White Morsels
* 24 hard peppermint candies (I used about 7-8 candy canes)

DIRECTIONS:

1. LINE baking sheet with waxed paper.
2. MICROWAVE morsels in medium, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70 percent) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. PLACE peppermint candies in heavy-duty plastic bag. Crush candies using rolling pin or other heavy object. While holding strainer over melted morsels, pour crushed candy into strainer. Shake to release all small candy pieces; reserve larger candy pieces. Stir morsel-peppermint mixture.
4. SPREAD mixture to desired thickness on prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with reserved candy pieces; press in lightly. Let stand for about 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Meatless Chili

2009-01-09T08:37:00.000-08:00

http://www.miserlymoms.com/MOMfrecipes1.htm

Frugal Recipe #82

Mama's Meatless Chili

1 can chili beans in gravy (.89)
1 can kidney beans (.89)
1 can stewed tomatoes (.67)
1/2 cup sliced celery (pennies)
1/4 cup diced onion (pennies)
1 Tbsp chili powder (pennies)
1 cup cooked rice (pennies)
salt to taste
(optional) sour cream, grated cheese, hot sauce

In sauce pan, cook celery, onion and tomato for 5 minutes. Add everything else but rice, sour cream and cheese. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add rice, put into bowls and top with any or all of the "optionals".

I served this with baked potatoes.

Eastern NC BBQ Sauce

2009-01-08T08:45:00.000-08:00

I grew up in Connecticut and moved to North Carolina in 1998. This kind of BBQ Sauce has really grown on me.

1 C. vinegar
1 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3 drops lemon juice

Mix all together and pour over cooked chicken, pork ,etc.bar

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

2009-01-06T06:40:00.000-08:00

This is my variation from a couple of other recipes:

1 lb stew beef
1 can French onion soup
1 can water
3 oz cream cheese
1 tbsp sour cream
salt to taste
pepper to taste
garlic powder - 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
cornstarch
12 oz egg noodles

~Put beef stew in crockpot, add can of soup, can of water, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
~After cooking in crockpot, dump everything into a pan on the stove. Turn stove on medium or medium high. Add cream cheese and sour cream. Let it thicken. Be careful not to let it burn. If needed, use cornstarch to make it thicker.
~Serve over egg noodles.

Bean Burritos

2009-01-04T13:11:00.000-08:00

I follow Pioneer Woman's bean recipe: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/08/beans_and_cornb/

Pinto beans
bacon or ham (I use ham)
salt
pepper

Rinse beans in cool water, pour into a pot, cover with water by 2 or 3 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer 2 hours or until beans are tender. Add water to pot as needed. Beans should have a thick broth. Toward end of cooking time, add salt and pepper and season to taste.

Then I take out the beans and mash them all up. When I get ready to serve the bean burritos, I put the beans into a pan and add some cumin (you could probably add any Mexican seasoning to them). Heat them up and serve on flour tortillas with cheese and sour cream. My crew also likes onions in them (Taco Bell way). My kids have told me my bean burritos are much better than Taco Bell's bean burritos. :)

Cream Cheese Frosting

2009-01-02T13:58:00.000-08:00

This goes great with the Crazy Cake.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cream-Cheese-Frosting-II-2/Detail.aspx

I used 12 servings and it was enough to cover the cake:

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition):

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator after use.

Crazy Cake

2009-01-01T08:27:00.000-08:00

Got this from a friend. This is a very moist chocolate cake.

3 C Flour
2 C Sugar
2 Tsp Vanilla
2 Tbs Vinegar
6 Tbs cocoa
2 Tsp Baking Soda
1 Tsp Salt
2/3 C Oil

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and then pour into cake pan. Bake for 30-40 min at 350.

Blueberry muffins

2008-12-31T06:54:00.000-08:00

This is a Vegan recipe, but I was just looking for a recipe without eggs. I wanted some blueberry muffins one day and didn't have any eggs. They are moist and delicious.

http://www.recipezaar.com/Vegan-Blueberry-Muffins-123809

I will put my substitutions in italics.

SERVES 12 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1/4 cup margarine (soy or regular) I use butter
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce I use cinnamon applesauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour I use whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup soymilk I use milk
2 cups fresh blueberries I use frozen

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line muffin cups with paper liners or spray with nonstick spray.
Mix all ingredients except bluerberries together until moistened. Add blueberries after everything is mixed together and fold in.
Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups. Each should be filled 3/4 full.
Bake 35 minutes or until the tops are firm.
Cool on a wire rack.

Macaroni and Cheese

2008-12-29T07:57:00.000-08:00

From *~*JoCaPa*~* (Kim) On Babycenter:
My family loves this mac and cheese recipe. I don't add the dry mustard as it is optional.

Mac and Cheese:

2 tbsp (30 ml) cornstarch
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dry mustard (optional)
1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper
2-1/2 cups (600 ml) milk
2 tbsp (30 ml) Margarine or butter
2 cups (475 ml) (8 oz (224 grm).) shredded American or Cheddar cheese, divided
8 oz (224 grm). Mueller's Elbows (about 2 cups), cooked 5 minutes and drained

Preparation:

In medium saucepan combine corn starch, salt, dry mustard and pepper; stir in milk.
Add margarine.
Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
Stir in 1-3/4 cups (425 ml) cheese until melted.
Add elbows.
Pour into greased 2-quart casserole.
Sprinkle with reserved cheese.
Bake uncovered in 375 degree (200 C.) oven 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

2008-12-28T13:26:00.001-08:00

These look good. I haven't tried them yet, just storing for later.

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/Recipe.aspx?RecipeID=34544&RSS=RecipeLink

3/4	cup granulated sugar
3/4	cup packed brown sugar
1	cup butter or margarine, softened
1	teaspoon vanilla
1	egg
2	cups Gold Medal® whole wheat flour
1	teaspoon baking soda
1/2	teaspoon salt
1	package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)



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1.	Heat oven to 375ºF.
2.	Mix sugars, butter, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt (dough will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
3.	Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft). Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.

Cinnamon Rolls

2008-12-26T05:51:00.001-08:00

I made these for Christmas. Yum!

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Ninety-Minute-Cinnamon-Rolls/Detail.aspx

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup margarine, softened
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1 egg
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup raisins (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in margarine; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt; mix well. Add water, egg and the milk mixture; beat well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has just pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, softened margarine.
Roll out dough into a 12x9 inch rectangle. Spread dough with margarine/sugar mixture. Sprinkle with raisins if desired. Roll up dough and pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal size rolls and place cut side up in a 9X13 pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until browned. Serve warm

Light Wheat Rolls

2008-12-24T05:31:00.000-08:00

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Light-Wheat-Rolls/Detail.aspx

12 rolls:

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
3/4 cup and 2 tablespoons warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
1/2 egg, beaten
1 cup and 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
Mix sugar, salt, 1/4 cup melted butter, egg, and whole wheat flour into yeast mixture. Stir in all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Turn dough out onto a well floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place dough in bowl, and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Punch down dough, cover, and let rise in warm place until doubled again, about 30 minutes.
Grease 1 dozen muffin cups. Punch down dough. Make into equal balls and put into muffin cups. Brush tops with melted butter. Let rise uncovered in a warm place 40 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven, and brush again with melted butter.

Pumpkin Bread

2008-12-22T06:58:00.000-08:00

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pumpkin-Bread-IV/Detail.aspx

This is the best pumpkin bread!

Here is the recipe for one loaf:

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1-1/3 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups and 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

***Notes- I substitute about 1 - 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice for the cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. I have also used whole wheat flour instead of all purpose. I have also added chopped pecans.***

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin, oil, sugar, and eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; stir into the pumpkin mixture until well blended. Pour into the pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour. The top of the loaf should spring back when lightly pressed.

Vegetable Beef Soup

2008-12-19T07:45:00.000-08:00

1 lb. gr. beef
1 lb bag of mixed frozen veggies with tomatoes
1 med. onion diced
1 can tomato paste
Beef stock- optional (I made my own beef stock from beef bones and then froze in ice cube trays, so I add about 3-4 cubes)
Salt & pepper to taste
water

In large stock pot brown ground beef with onion. Add tomato paste and water (I use 5-6 cans of water- from the tomato paste can)
Bring to a boil and add veggies. Cook until at least warm through, or you can leave it on low heat for several hours.

Serve with warm rolls.

Brown Sugar Cookies

2008-12-18T11:42:00.000-08:00

*I don't remember where I got this recipe from*

1 c butter, softened
1 c brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 c flour
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 c chopped nuts (I use pecans)

Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla and beat well. Mix together dry ingredients in a separate bowl and then add. Stir. Add nuts and stir. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 6-8 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.

Pizza Dough

2008-12-17T09:17:00.000-08:00

http://www.recipezaar.com/Basic-Pizza-Dough-26181

I really like this recipe for my dough. I used half all purpose flour and half whole wheat flour.

2 twelve inch crusts (change servings and units)

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour (Optional: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat, 1 1/2 cups all purpose)
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
1 cup water

Directions

Combine sugar, water and yeast in a measuring cup or small bowl.
Combine flour and salt in a large bowl and make a well in the center.
Pour yeast mixture and oil in well and stir into dry ingredients until you have a soft dough.
If dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour.
Knead until smooth on a lightly floured surface.
Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel and let rise until doubled.
IF YOU HAVE A BREAD MACHINE skip the above steps and just put the ingredients in according to the machine's instructions and use the "dough" setting.
Punch down and let rest for 10 minutes.
Makes 1- deep dish or 2- 12-inch pizza crusts.
To bake, top with your favorite sauce, cheese, etc., and bake at 450°F for about 15 minutes or until crispy and cheese is bubbling.

Pizza Sauce

2008-12-17T09:05:00.000-08:00

http://www.recipezaar.com/New-York-Style-Pizza-Sauce-169388

This was my first attempt at home made pizza sauce and everyone loved it. I did add some Italian seasoning and some grated Parmesan cheese to it.

2 1/2 cups (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 2 t. dried)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2-1 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt (or 1 1/2 t. kosher salt)

Directions

In a small pot , combine the diced tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, olive oil, basil, oregano, sugar, garlic, and salt. (optional: italian seasoning, grated parmesan cheese)
Simmer on low for about 30 min. (or while pizza dough is rising)
Use immediately or store in a air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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