Hi All!
I apologize for the big gap of time since my last post of recipes. It was an incredibly busy summer once again, with family weddings and babies. It's all very exciting to my family grow so much but I'm afraid all the travelling the past three years for weddings and holidays and I'm just worn out.
In addition, I have started working again, providing childcare for my neighbor and teaching preschool. Once winter break starts, I have a been saving fun lessons for Madysen and I to work on together so she continues to learn and grow and be stimulated...along with trips to the library and museums and fun places for all of to visit.
Despite all the packed schedules and events, I still had time to try new recipes and I have been setting them aside to share with all of you. I just have not had a chance to sit down long enough to do so. I will work on that in the coming weeks. If may just be a few a week, but I will get them all up soon.
With that, I hope everyone is enjoying the season and has a wonderful Thanksgiving in the coming weeks.
Thank you for your dedication to me and my blog,
Trisha
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Souperburger Sandwiches
Campbell's version of sloppy joes, but I think better! I never really cared for sloppy joes. I don't know if it is the spices or what, but I love Campbell's version.
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (or onion soup mix)
1 can (10.75 oz.) Campbell's Condensed Cream of Celery Soup
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
1/8 tsp. pepper
6 round sandwich rolls or hamburger rolls, split and toasted
1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until beef is browned, stirring to separate meat. Pour off fat.
2. Add soup, (soup mix), mustard and pepper. Over low heat, heat through. Divide meat mixture among 6 rolls.
6 sandwiches
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (or onion soup mix)
1 can (10.75 oz.) Campbell's Condensed Cream of Celery Soup
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
1/8 tsp. pepper
6 round sandwich rolls or hamburger rolls, split and toasted
1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until beef is browned, stirring to separate meat. Pour off fat.
2. Add soup, (soup mix), mustard and pepper. Over low heat, heat through. Divide meat mixture among 6 rolls.
6 sandwiches
The Cowboy Steak Show
From Rod Gray and the Sam's Fresh, Fast & Fabulous cookbook. I made this this past weekend when I had family visiting and it was a hit! The chimichurri sauce was awesome!
4 lbs. cowboy steaks (bone-in rib eye) about 1 1/2 inch thick
2 French baguettes, fresh, cut into 1/4" slices (my slices were larger)
1 head of garlic, cloves separated & peeled
1 c. extra virgin olive oil
Chimichurri-Style Sauce:
1/2 c. fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, minced
1/2 c. cilantro, minced
1/4 c. oregano leaves, minced
3 tsp. minced fresh garlic
1 c. extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
Steak Baste:
2 tbsp. cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 c. hot water
1. Lightly brush both sides of baguette with olive oil. Grill over medium-high heat to toast. Cut garlic cloves in half and rub cut edge of each side of warm toasted slices.
2. In a bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, oregano and minced garlic. Slowly whisk in olive oil-sauce should be bright green and thick. Add salt & pepper, to taste. For best results, prepare a day ahead-can be refrigerated up to 3 days.
3. Combine cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder and water in a squirt bottle and shake to mix. Place room temperature steaks directly on grill and baste with liquid as they cook. For spicier steaks, baste more often. Remove from the grill and slice off outer edges of steaks into strips as they reach desired doneness, returning the remaining steak to the grill to continue cooking. Put a slice of steak on the toasted baguette slices and spoon sauce over the top.
8 servings
4 lbs. cowboy steaks (bone-in rib eye) about 1 1/2 inch thick
2 French baguettes, fresh, cut into 1/4" slices (my slices were larger)
1 head of garlic, cloves separated & peeled
1 c. extra virgin olive oil
Chimichurri-Style Sauce:
1/2 c. fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, minced
1/2 c. cilantro, minced
1/4 c. oregano leaves, minced
3 tsp. minced fresh garlic
1 c. extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
Steak Baste:
2 tbsp. cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 c. hot water
1. Lightly brush both sides of baguette with olive oil. Grill over medium-high heat to toast. Cut garlic cloves in half and rub cut edge of each side of warm toasted slices.
2. In a bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, oregano and minced garlic. Slowly whisk in olive oil-sauce should be bright green and thick. Add salt & pepper, to taste. For best results, prepare a day ahead-can be refrigerated up to 3 days.
3. Combine cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder and water in a squirt bottle and shake to mix. Place room temperature steaks directly on grill and baste with liquid as they cook. For spicier steaks, baste more often. Remove from the grill and slice off outer edges of steaks into strips as they reach desired doneness, returning the remaining steak to the grill to continue cooking. Put a slice of steak on the toasted baguette slices and spoon sauce over the top.
8 servings
Quick Barbecued Beef Sandwiches
Another recipe from Campbell's that I've made a few times. I always put in in my crock pot on low. It really only needs a couple hours just to heat through. After a couple hours, I usually turn my crock pot down to warm off of low. The recipe calls fro cooking it in a Dutch oven-it's up to you. I made a few changes-instead of cooking the onion in oil first I substitute a packet of onion soup mix; plus a I add a little barbecue sauce to add a little more zing.
1 tbsp. vegetable oil (or 1 pkt. Onion Soup Mix)
1 medium onion, chopped (or 1/4 c. BBQ sauce)
1 can (26 oz.) Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup
1/4 c. water
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 lbs. thinly sliced cooked roast beef (I used Hillshire Farms lunch meat)
12 round sandwich or hamburger rolls, split & toasted
1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion until tender.
2. Add soup, water, sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire. Heat to a boil. Cook over low heat 5 minutes. Add beef (I slice the beef the long way into strips). Heat through. Divide meat mixture among 12 rolls (add a slice of provolone or mozzarella, if desired).
Serves 12
1 tbsp. vegetable oil (or 1 pkt. Onion Soup Mix)
1 medium onion, chopped (or 1/4 c. BBQ sauce)
1 can (26 oz.) Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup
1/4 c. water
2 tbsp. packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 lbs. thinly sliced cooked roast beef (I used Hillshire Farms lunch meat)
12 round sandwich or hamburger rolls, split & toasted
1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion until tender.
2. Add soup, water, sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire. Heat to a boil. Cook over low heat 5 minutes. Add beef (I slice the beef the long way into strips). Heat through. Divide meat mixture among 12 rolls (add a slice of provolone or mozzarella, if desired).
Serves 12
Beef & Mushrooms Dijon
Another quick and easy meal from my Campbell's cookbook. I don't care for mushrooms, so I made this just for Jarom & Mike one night when the girls weren't here. They really enjoyed this meal and it will definitely be made again.
1 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak, 3/4" thick
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 c. sliced mushrooms
1 medium onion, sliced
1 can (10.75 oz.) Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
4 c. hot cooked rice
1. Slice beef into very thin strips.
2. In skillet over medium0high heat, heat half the oil. Cook beef in 2 batches until browned, stirring often. Set beef aside.
3. Add remaining oil. Add mushrooms and onion. Cook over medium heat until tender.
4. Add soup, water, and mustard. Heat to a boil. Return beef to pan. Heat through. Serve over rice.
Serves 4
1 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak, 3/4" thick
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 c. sliced mushrooms
1 medium onion, sliced
1 can (10.75 oz.) Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
4 c. hot cooked rice
1. Slice beef into very thin strips.
2. In skillet over medium0high heat, heat half the oil. Cook beef in 2 batches until browned, stirring often. Set beef aside.
3. Add remaining oil. Add mushrooms and onion. Cook over medium heat until tender.
4. Add soup, water, and mustard. Heat to a boil. Return beef to pan. Heat through. Serve over rice.
Serves 4
Best Ever Meat Loaf
From my trusty Campbell's cookbook. I love this recipe. Since it takes two pounds of ground beef, if I have any elk or deer hamburger, I substitute one pound with it. Because of the low fat content it doesn't usually stay in it's slices very well. I could easily buy ground beef with higher fat content to help that but our house doesn't buy beef with more than 7% fat in it...I try to only buy 4% fat. :o)
1 can (11 oz.) Campbell's condensed Italian Tomato Soup (regular works just as well, it's a matter of taste)
2 lb. ground beef
1 pouch Campbell's Dry Onion Soup & Recipe Mix
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1.4 c. water
1. Mix 1/2 c. tomato soup, beef, soup mix, bread crumbs and egg thoroughly. In a baking pan, shape firmly into 8x4 loaf.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for an hour and 15 minutes or until meatloaf is done.
3. In a saucepan, mix 2 tbsp. drippings, remaining soup and water. Heat through. Serve with meat loaf.
Serves: 8
1 can (11 oz.) Campbell's condensed Italian Tomato Soup (regular works just as well, it's a matter of taste)
2 lb. ground beef
1 pouch Campbell's Dry Onion Soup & Recipe Mix
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1.4 c. water
1. Mix 1/2 c. tomato soup, beef, soup mix, bread crumbs and egg thoroughly. In a baking pan, shape firmly into 8x4 loaf.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for an hour and 15 minutes or until meatloaf is done.
3. In a saucepan, mix 2 tbsp. drippings, remaining soup and water. Heat through. Serve with meat loaf.
Serves: 8
Cashew Sticky Rice
I enjoyed this rice, although I couldn't get mine to be so sticky as much as it was a sweet rice. However, it wasn't a real sweet sweet and it went well with the Basil & Apple Marinated Chicken I made. I found this recipe on page 231 of Sheryl Crowe's If It Makes You Healthy cookbook.
1 1/2 c. medium-grain brown rice
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
1 c. toasted, chopped cashews
1 bunch scallions, sliced, white & green parts
1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly oil the foil.
2. Wash the rice 2-3 times under cold water to remove excess starch. Drain the rice and then transfer it to a medium-size saucepan and add 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and reduce heat to low so that the rice simmers very slowly. Cover the pan and cook for about 40 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Do no rush the cooking and adjust the heat up or down to maintain a very low simmer. Remove the pan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
3. Pour the rice on to the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly over the pan so that the rice is 1/2 inch thick.
4. In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and salt. Sprinkle it over the rice and mix gently with a wooden spoon to ensure even distribution. Add the cashews and scallions and gently incorporate them into the rice, taking care not to break any grains of rice. Set aside to cool completely.
Serves: 4
1 1/2 c. medium-grain brown rice
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
1 c. toasted, chopped cashews
1 bunch scallions, sliced, white & green parts
1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly oil the foil.
2. Wash the rice 2-3 times under cold water to remove excess starch. Drain the rice and then transfer it to a medium-size saucepan and add 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and reduce heat to low so that the rice simmers very slowly. Cover the pan and cook for about 40 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Do no rush the cooking and adjust the heat up or down to maintain a very low simmer. Remove the pan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
3. Pour the rice on to the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly over the pan so that the rice is 1/2 inch thick.
4. In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and salt. Sprinkle it over the rice and mix gently with a wooden spoon to ensure even distribution. Add the cashews and scallions and gently incorporate them into the rice, taking care not to break any grains of rice. Set aside to cool completely.
Serves: 4
Basil & Apple Marinated Chicken
This is another one of great recipes from Sheryl Crowe's If It Makes You Healthy cookbook. It was featured on The Talk and that is what urged me to buy the cookbook in the first place. There is a baked polenta recipe with it, too, but I didn't make that. Instead, I made the Cashew Sticky Rice that I will post next.
1 1/2 c. apple juice
2 tbsp. basil pesto, homemade or store-bought
salt & pepper
4 good size boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1. Marinate chicken in a large zipped plastic bag with the apple juice, pesto, salt, pepper and chicken. Be sure to mix it all together and move around to coat the chicken with the marinade. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours. Turn the bag every 2 hours.
2. Prepare gas or charcoal grill so that the heating elements or charcoal are medium-hot. Rub grates with a little canola oil to prevent sticking.
3. Lift chicken from marinade and let most of it drip off. Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning at least once, until the chicken breasts are cooked through. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes and then slice each breast into slices, about 1/2-inch thick.
Serves: 4
1 1/2 c. apple juice
2 tbsp. basil pesto, homemade or store-bought
salt & pepper
4 good size boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1. Marinate chicken in a large zipped plastic bag with the apple juice, pesto, salt, pepper and chicken. Be sure to mix it all together and move around to coat the chicken with the marinade. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours. Turn the bag every 2 hours.
2. Prepare gas or charcoal grill so that the heating elements or charcoal are medium-hot. Rub grates with a little canola oil to prevent sticking.
3. Lift chicken from marinade and let most of it drip off. Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning at least once, until the chicken breasts are cooked through. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes and then slice each breast into slices, about 1/2-inch thick.
Serves: 4
Baseball M&M's Cupcakes
This recipe is in my Sam's Club Fresh, Fast & Fabulous cookbook that I got for free! You just had to give them your name and membership number or sign up for a membership and they gave you this wonderful cookbook! I've tried a couple recipes already with a few more in July's menu plans. I made these along with the Black Bottom Cupcakes and my chocolate chip cookies for the school carnival cake walk. The best part about these cupcakes is that the kids can help put the M&M's on.
1 box (18.25 oz.) yellow or white cake mix
1 1/2 c. (12 oz.) whipped vanilla frosting
2 c. M&M's
24 cupcake liners
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Prepare cake mix according to pacakge directions. Line muffin tins and fill each cup with 2/3 c. of batter. Bake 20 minutes.
3. Cool completely. Spread on vanilla frosting and decorate as shown in picture to resemble baseball seams. (Mine were a little different. I layed the M&M's down flat, the Sam's photo has them standing up on the side with the frosting holding them up-this allows for more M&M's on the cupcake.)
24 cupcakes
1 box (18.25 oz.) yellow or white cake mix
1 1/2 c. (12 oz.) whipped vanilla frosting
2 c. M&M's
24 cupcake liners
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Prepare cake mix according to pacakge directions. Line muffin tins and fill each cup with 2/3 c. of batter. Bake 20 minutes.
3. Cool completely. Spread on vanilla frosting and decorate as shown in picture to resemble baseball seams. (Mine were a little different. I layed the M&M's down flat, the Sam's photo has them standing up on the side with the frosting holding them up-this allows for more M&M's on the cupcake.)
24 cupcakes
Monday, June 20, 2011
Betty Crocker's Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is a childhood favorite and the first recipe I ever made. They were always a hit with family and friends and as I've grown up and my tastes have changed I've added to the recipe and made one little change-instead of vanilla extract, I use French Vanilla Extract. The French Vanilla just gives them a little something different, something extra. Give it a try and see how you like it!
1 c. butter, soft but not melted
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 egg
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. French Vanilla Extract
1 pkg. (12 oz.) chocolate chips
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix butter, sugars and egg together in a large bowl; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly.
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden.
3 dozen cookies
NOTE: I'm asked all the time how I get my cookies fluffy-soft-a little crispy on the outside and soft and chewy in the middle and not flat like lumpy tortillas. The key is all in the butter or margarine you use. When it says soft or softened, you don't want to melt it. It's best to take it out of the fridge for 30 minutes or so and just let get to about room temperature or close to it. If you are stretched for time, just put the cube in the microwave for about 15 seconds. A little bit of melting is okay, but you don't want most of it or all of it melted. The other things is after your dough is all done, walk about from it and let it rest 5-10 minutes. If I don't let my dough rest, they are flat, lumpy pancake cookies and the my second batch is always perfect, because that batch was allowed to sit and rest before going on the cookie sheet and into the oven.
1 c. butter, soft but not melted
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 egg
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. French Vanilla Extract
1 pkg. (12 oz.) chocolate chips
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix butter, sugars and egg together in a large bowl; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly.
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden.
3 dozen cookies
NOTE: I'm asked all the time how I get my cookies fluffy-soft-a little crispy on the outside and soft and chewy in the middle and not flat like lumpy tortillas. The key is all in the butter or margarine you use. When it says soft or softened, you don't want to melt it. It's best to take it out of the fridge for 30 minutes or so and just let get to about room temperature or close to it. If you are stretched for time, just put the cube in the microwave for about 15 seconds. A little bit of melting is okay, but you don't want most of it or all of it melted. The other things is after your dough is all done, walk about from it and let it rest 5-10 minutes. If I don't let my dough rest, they are flat, lumpy pancake cookies and the my second batch is always perfect, because that batch was allowed to sit and rest before going on the cookie sheet and into the oven.
Slow-Cooked Salsa Chicken Tacos
This fantastic recipe is from Sheryl Crowe's cookbook "If It Makes You Healthy". I love tacos and they are so quick and easy to make, but they can get boring sometimes, so I'm always looking for new ways to make them. The recipe calls for cooking it in a large saucepan for 2 hours, but I just put everything in a crock pot for 6-8 hours-set it and forget it.
1 1/2 c. chicken stock
1 (12 oz.) jar mild salsa
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (I used 5 thawed flash frozen chicken breasts)
1. In a large saucepan, bring the stock and salsa to a simmer over medium heat. Add the chicken and simmer, covered, until the chicken is very tender, about 2 hours. (Or, do as I did and put it all in the crock pot and set it to cook 6-8 hours.)
2. Lift the chicken from the cooking liquid and let it cool for 30-40 minutes. Reserve cooking liquid. When the chicken is cool, shred meat.
3. Transfer shredded chicken to a bowl and drizzle the reserved liquid over top to keep it moist. (I put the chicken back int he crock pot and mixed all up and let it soak in all the goodness of the salsa and stock, then strain the chicken and salsa into a large serving bowl. I added some of the stock and salsa juices to the leftovers, however so they would stay moist.)
4. Fill the taco shells or tortilla with the chicken and garnish with the toppings of your choice.
Servings: 4
Servings (How I made them): 12 (two tacos per person)
1 1/2 c. chicken stock
1 (12 oz.) jar mild salsa
2 large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (I used 5 thawed flash frozen chicken breasts)
1. In a large saucepan, bring the stock and salsa to a simmer over medium heat. Add the chicken and simmer, covered, until the chicken is very tender, about 2 hours. (Or, do as I did and put it all in the crock pot and set it to cook 6-8 hours.)
2. Lift the chicken from the cooking liquid and let it cool for 30-40 minutes. Reserve cooking liquid. When the chicken is cool, shred meat.
3. Transfer shredded chicken to a bowl and drizzle the reserved liquid over top to keep it moist. (I put the chicken back int he crock pot and mixed all up and let it soak in all the goodness of the salsa and stock, then strain the chicken and salsa into a large serving bowl. I added some of the stock and salsa juices to the leftovers, however so they would stay moist.)
4. Fill the taco shells or tortilla with the chicken and garnish with the toppings of your choice.
Servings: 4
Servings (How I made them): 12 (two tacos per person)
Black Bottom Cupcakes
I've shared this recipe before, however, this last time I made a chocolate ganache for a topping instead of frosting and then added a little curly-cue to the top with white cream cheese frosting so they looked like little Hostess cupcakes. My mother-in-law was the first person to make these for me and then a few years later I found the recipe in my Hershey's Chocolate Lover's cookbook. They are always a real hit!
Cupcakes:
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. baking cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
Filling:
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Traditional Topping:(I have not used this topping)
Sugar
Chopped Almonds
1. Combine cream cheese, sugar, egg and salt in a small mixing bowl; blend until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips and set aside.
2. Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add egg, water, vinegar, oil and vanilla; beat until well combined.
3. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Drop a heaping teaspoonful of filling in the center of each cupcake. Sprinkle with sugar and almonds, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees fro 25 minutes. Cool. Refrigerate leftovers.
Chocolate Ganache:
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. heavy whipping cream
1. Bring whipping cream just to a boil. Remover from heat. Add chocolate chips and allow them to just sit in the hot cream for 5 minutes.
2. After 5 minutes, stir cream and chocolate until smooth.
3. Dip cooled cupcake tops in ganache. Allow to set and ad curly-cue with white frosting or cream cheese frosting.
Yields: 1 1/2 to 2 dozen cupcakes
Cupcakes:
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. baking cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg
1 c. water
1 tbsp. vinegar
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1 tsp. vanilla
Filling:
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Traditional Topping:(I have not used this topping)
Sugar
Chopped Almonds
1. Combine cream cheese, sugar, egg and salt in a small mixing bowl; blend until smooth. Stir in chocolate chips and set aside.
2. Sift together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add egg, water, vinegar, oil and vanilla; beat until well combined.
3. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Drop a heaping teaspoonful of filling in the center of each cupcake. Sprinkle with sugar and almonds, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees fro 25 minutes. Cool. Refrigerate leftovers.
Chocolate Ganache:
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. heavy whipping cream
1. Bring whipping cream just to a boil. Remover from heat. Add chocolate chips and allow them to just sit in the hot cream for 5 minutes.
2. After 5 minutes, stir cream and chocolate until smooth.
3. Dip cooled cupcake tops in ganache. Allow to set and ad curly-cue with white frosting or cream cheese frosting.
Yields: 1 1/2 to 2 dozen cupcakes
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Chicken Boudine
I was looking for a recipe to use my ground chicken in and found some inspiration from Paula Deen. My version is slightly different, because I'm picky and I don't like mushrooms and pimentos. It reminds me of lasagna with the pasta, sauce and cheese. It was very yummy.
1 lb. ground turkey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
salt & pepper
1 pkg. pasta, cooked (I used bow tie pasta)
2 c. shredded cheese (I used mozzarella and cheddar)
2 c. tomato or spaghetti sauce
small can of sliced mushrooms (or you can use some fresh broccoli, like I did)
1. preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9 pan with cooking spray.
2. Brown ground chicken with garlic, onion, salt and pepper, until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain off fat; there shouldn't be much. (I just used a slotted spoon to remove the chicken from the pan into the bowl).
3. In a large bowl, combine chicken, pasta, sauce, 1 c. cheese and mushrooms. Spread into prepared pan. Top with remaining 1 c. cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted. (I cook mine a bit longer. Just until the cheese lightly browns on top.)
8 servings
1 lb. ground turkey
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
salt & pepper
1 pkg. pasta, cooked (I used bow tie pasta)
2 c. shredded cheese (I used mozzarella and cheddar)
2 c. tomato or spaghetti sauce
small can of sliced mushrooms (or you can use some fresh broccoli, like I did)
1. preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13x9 pan with cooking spray.
2. Brown ground chicken with garlic, onion, salt and pepper, until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain off fat; there shouldn't be much. (I just used a slotted spoon to remove the chicken from the pan into the bowl).
3. In a large bowl, combine chicken, pasta, sauce, 1 c. cheese and mushrooms. Spread into prepared pan. Top with remaining 1 c. cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted. (I cook mine a bit longer. Just until the cheese lightly browns on top.)
8 servings
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Homemade Freckled Lemonade Cupcakes
If you've been to Red Robin in the last year, you've noticed they now have cupcakes and they turned their signature drink, the Freckled Lemonade, into a cupcake. I love them! I had to recreate them myself.
1 Lemon Cake mix, prepared according to box instructions
12-18 fresh strawberries, divided
strawberry preserves
strawberry frosting
24 lemon twists or grated lemon peel
1. Line 24 baking cups with paper liners.
2. Prepare cake mix as directed on package. Using a small scoop (I used the small one by Pampered Chef-melon ball size) scoop two scoops of cake mix into each liner.
3. Place 1/4 strawberry on top (don't press down) and top with 1 tsp. strawberry preserves. Top with one additional scoop of cake mix, covering berry and preserves. Bake in oven according to instructions for cupcakes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
4. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes in pan and then finish cooling on wire rack.
5. Frosting-you can mix in the grated lemon peel into your strawberry frosting or use the twists for a garnish on top of the cupcakes.
6. Frost the cupcakes with frosting. Top each with 1/4 or 1/2 strawberry (depending on berry size and lemon twist).
24 cupcakes
1 Lemon Cake mix, prepared according to box instructions
12-18 fresh strawberries, divided
strawberry preserves
strawberry frosting
24 lemon twists or grated lemon peel
1. Line 24 baking cups with paper liners.
2. Prepare cake mix as directed on package. Using a small scoop (I used the small one by Pampered Chef-melon ball size) scoop two scoops of cake mix into each liner.
3. Place 1/4 strawberry on top (don't press down) and top with 1 tsp. strawberry preserves. Top with one additional scoop of cake mix, covering berry and preserves. Bake in oven according to instructions for cupcakes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
4. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes in pan and then finish cooling on wire rack.
5. Frosting-you can mix in the grated lemon peel into your strawberry frosting or use the twists for a garnish on top of the cupcakes.
6. Frost the cupcakes with frosting. Top each with 1/4 or 1/2 strawberry (depending on berry size and lemon twist).
24 cupcakes
Guava Mango Shooter
Courtesy Charles Phillips, Executive Chef of the The Hutton Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee; People magazine.
6 oz. guava paste
5 oz. frozen mango chunks
8 oz. apple juice
1/4 c. water
7 basil leaves
1. Place all ingredients in blender and blend on high until smooth.
2. Pour into 10-2 oz. shot glasses.
6 oz. guava paste
5 oz. frozen mango chunks
8 oz. apple juice
1/4 c. water
7 basil leaves
1. Place all ingredients in blender and blend on high until smooth.
2. Pour into 10-2 oz. shot glasses.
Savory Basil-Lemon Scones
I was so excited about these scones, but they were just way too bland for my liking. I added a little margarine to the pieces I ate. This recipe comes out of my August/September 2011 issue of Cooking Club magazine, and it was submitted by Hallie Harron.
1 3/4 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. unsalted butter, chilled, cut up
2 tsp. basil
Grated peel of a lemon
1/2 c. plain yogurt
5 tbsp. milk, divided
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. With pastry blender, cut butter in until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-size pieces. Stir in basil and lemon peel.
2. In small measuring cup, combine yogurt with enough milk (2-3 tbsp.) to reach 2/3 c. Stir yogurt mixture into flour mixture until dough comes together. (using your fingertips is fine. Dough will be moist)
3. On lightly floured surface, pat dough into 7 inch round 1-inch thick; cut into 8 wedges (I then cut those 8 wedges in half to make 16 mini wedges.) Place wedges on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining milk. (I had a big problem with the milk browning on the parchment and sticking to my baking dish. The baking sheet had to soak in water for a full day.)
4. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on baking sheet on wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
8 scones/16 small scones
48 mini scones (10 inch round, 1/2 inch thick, 1 1/2 inch round cutter, baked at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes)
CHANGE-UPS:
Olive-Feta-Rosemary: 1/2 c. feta, 1/2 c. Kalamata olives, pitted, drained & chopped, 2 tsp. rosemary
Green Olive-Cheese: 1/2 c. stuffed green olives and 1/2 c. aged jack cheese
Olive-Goat Cheese: 3 tbsp. olive tapenade, 1/2 c. mild crumbled soft goat cheese
Sun Dried Tomato: 2 tbsp. sun-dried tomato pesto, 1/2 c. shopped provolone
1 3/4 c. flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. unsalted butter, chilled, cut up
2 tsp. basil
Grated peel of a lemon
1/2 c. plain yogurt
5 tbsp. milk, divided
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. With pastry blender, cut butter in until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-size pieces. Stir in basil and lemon peel.
2. In small measuring cup, combine yogurt with enough milk (2-3 tbsp.) to reach 2/3 c. Stir yogurt mixture into flour mixture until dough comes together. (using your fingertips is fine. Dough will be moist)
3. On lightly floured surface, pat dough into 7 inch round 1-inch thick; cut into 8 wedges (I then cut those 8 wedges in half to make 16 mini wedges.) Place wedges on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining milk. (I had a big problem with the milk browning on the parchment and sticking to my baking dish. The baking sheet had to soak in water for a full day.)
4. Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on baking sheet on wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm.
8 scones/16 small scones
48 mini scones (10 inch round, 1/2 inch thick, 1 1/2 inch round cutter, baked at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes)
CHANGE-UPS:
Olive-Feta-Rosemary: 1/2 c. feta, 1/2 c. Kalamata olives, pitted, drained & chopped, 2 tsp. rosemary
Green Olive-Cheese: 1/2 c. stuffed green olives and 1/2 c. aged jack cheese
Olive-Goat Cheese: 3 tbsp. olive tapenade, 1/2 c. mild crumbled soft goat cheese
Sun Dried Tomato: 2 tbsp. sun-dried tomato pesto, 1/2 c. shopped provolone
Betty Crocker's Raspberry French Toast
Thsi was good. It was just okay for me. I'm not a big raspberry fan, never really have been. I don't know if it is because they aren't all that sweet or what, but for anyone who enjoys raspberries, this is a breakfast dish for you.
TOAST:
1 (1 lb.) loaf soft french bread, about 18 inches long
4 oz. soft cream cheese
1/2 c. raspberry preserves
1 c. fat free egg product
1 c. fat free milk
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
SAUCE:
1 (10 oz.) Cascadian Farm frozen organic raspberries, thawed
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
1. Spray bottom of 13x9 pan with cooking spray. Cut bread into 24 (3/4 inch) slices. Spread 12 slices with cream cheese. Spread remaining slices with preserves; place over cream cheese to make 12 sandwiches. Arrange in dish, press together if necessary.
2. In a medium bowl, beat egg, sugar, milk and salt with wire whisk until blended. Pour over bread. Let stand 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cover dish with foil and bake 10 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown.
4. Meanwhile, in 2 quart saucepan, mix sauce ingredients together until blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil 30 seconds to a minutes or just until thickened. Place strainer over medium bowl; pour raspberry mix into strainer. Press mixture with back of spoon through strainer to remove seeds; discard seeds. Serve sauce over toast.
12 servings
TOAST:
1 (1 lb.) loaf soft french bread, about 18 inches long
4 oz. soft cream cheese
1/2 c. raspberry preserves
1 c. fat free egg product
1 c. fat free milk
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
SAUCE:
1 (10 oz.) Cascadian Farm frozen organic raspberries, thawed
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
1. Spray bottom of 13x9 pan with cooking spray. Cut bread into 24 (3/4 inch) slices. Spread 12 slices with cream cheese. Spread remaining slices with preserves; place over cream cheese to make 12 sandwiches. Arrange in dish, press together if necessary.
2. In a medium bowl, beat egg, sugar, milk and salt with wire whisk until blended. Pour over bread. Let stand 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cover dish with foil and bake 10 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown.
4. Meanwhile, in 2 quart saucepan, mix sauce ingredients together until blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil 30 seconds to a minutes or just until thickened. Place strainer over medium bowl; pour raspberry mix into strainer. Press mixture with back of spoon through strainer to remove seeds; discard seeds. Serve sauce over toast.
12 servings
Breakfast Bake
Very tasty but a little on the rich side. I think it is from the buttery-flaky crescent rolls. From www.greatpartyrecipes.com.
1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
1 pkg. (8 oz.) chopped ham
6 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 c. mozzarella cheese
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Unroll dough into a 13x9 pan and press to cover bottom of dish. Firmly press holes and seams together to seal. (I sprayed the pan with Pam cooking spray first.)
2. Sprinkle crust with ham. Beat eggs, milk and pepper with whisk until blended; pour over ham and top with cheeses.
3. Bake 25 minutes or until center is set.
8 servings (I got about 12-3x3 servings)
1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
1 pkg. (8 oz.) chopped ham
6 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 c. mozzarella cheese
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Unroll dough into a 13x9 pan and press to cover bottom of dish. Firmly press holes and seams together to seal. (I sprayed the pan with Pam cooking spray first.)
2. Sprinkle crust with ham. Beat eggs, milk and pepper with whisk until blended; pour over ham and top with cheeses.
3. Bake 25 minutes or until center is set.
8 servings (I got about 12-3x3 servings)
Ginger Lemonade
This is another recipe from the great party recipes website, too. While it was good, I had trouble tasting much of the ginger in the lemonade, but I also ran out of time to make this the way it should and cheated and used Simply Lemonade.
9 c. water, divided
1 thumb-size piece of fresh ginger
1 c. sugar
1 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
Garnishes: fresh mint, lemon slices, pineapple sticks
1. Thinly slice ginger ans set aside. Pour 2 c. of water in a glass jar and bring to a boil in the microwave (or use a non-reactive saucepan on the stove). Remove, plop ginger in and cover with lid. Let ginger steep for about 10 minutes to make ginger tea. Then, strain out the ginger, replace with the lid and chill in the refrigerator.
2. Stir the sugar into 1 c. boiling water to make simple syrup. Stir until dissolved.
3. Pour the remaining 6 c. of water into a large pitcher. Add simple syrup and lemon juice. Stir, cover and chill.
4. Before serving, stir in the ginger tea into the pitcher of lemonade.
5. Serve over ice with a garnish.
8 servings
9 c. water, divided
1 thumb-size piece of fresh ginger
1 c. sugar
1 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
Garnishes: fresh mint, lemon slices, pineapple sticks
1. Thinly slice ginger ans set aside. Pour 2 c. of water in a glass jar and bring to a boil in the microwave (or use a non-reactive saucepan on the stove). Remove, plop ginger in and cover with lid. Let ginger steep for about 10 minutes to make ginger tea. Then, strain out the ginger, replace with the lid and chill in the refrigerator.
2. Stir the sugar into 1 c. boiling water to make simple syrup. Stir until dissolved.
3. Pour the remaining 6 c. of water into a large pitcher. Add simple syrup and lemon juice. Stir, cover and chill.
4. Before serving, stir in the ginger tea into the pitcher of lemonade.
5. Serve over ice with a garnish.
8 servings
Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
Since starting boot camp in February, I've been eating a lot more fruit and vegetables and I'm finding out just how much I enjoy lemon and lime flavors in my food and this one is no exception. I love the hint of lime and sweetness of the honey with the fruit. This recipe comes from www.greatpartyrecipes.com.
12 c. fresh fruit, bite size pieces (strawberries-halved or quartered, whole seedless grapes, cantaloupe, honey dew, apricots-quartered, whole raspberries, whole cherries, pineapple, kiwi, sliced banana)
1 c. broken nuts (not whole, but larger than chopped)
1. Combine all fruits in a large bowl. Gently stir in the nuts and the dressing.
Dressing:
1/3 c. fresh lime juice
Zest of 1 lime
3/4 c. honey
1. Combine all ingredients and fold into salad.
16- 3/4 c. servings
12 c. fresh fruit, bite size pieces (strawberries-halved or quartered, whole seedless grapes, cantaloupe, honey dew, apricots-quartered, whole raspberries, whole cherries, pineapple, kiwi, sliced banana)
1 c. broken nuts (not whole, but larger than chopped)
1. Combine all fruits in a large bowl. Gently stir in the nuts and the dressing.
Dressing:
1/3 c. fresh lime juice
Zest of 1 lime
3/4 c. honey
1. Combine all ingredients and fold into salad.
16- 3/4 c. servings
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