Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Mikki's Rolo Surprises
This a creation from a dear friend :) 1 pkg reg sized pretzels 1 bag of Rolo chocolate candies 1 small bag of pecans Place pretzels on a baking sheet, put Rolo chocolates on top of each pretzel. Bake at 350 degrees for aprox 5-10 min until chocolate melts over pretzel. Take out of oven and place a pecan over the top of chocolately pretzel. Let chocolate candies cool-then enjoy!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRAIG!!!
Thank you for all your help with this blog!! All your computer editing and pictures. Thanks again- have a wonderful birthday!!
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
TO ALL MY VIEWERS:
When Christmas time approaches-I think of family. That is why instead of traditional Christmas recipes I picked ones that I grew up with. Some of which my mom made-I miss her deeply especially this time of year. These are comfort food recipes-not just for Christmas. I just felt that I needed to share my version of Christmas time with you.
Spiced Red Wine
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Charley's Cheesies Pancakes :)
The Holiday Collection- Start with Bisquick pancakes- 2 cups original Bisquick 1 cup milk 2 eggs Aprox. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Heat griddle or skillet; grease if necessary. Stir in all ingredients until blended. Batter will be lumpy. Scoop batter by little less than 1/4 cupfuls onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook until golden brown. (Source: Betty Crockers Bisquick Cookbook) Do not put cheese on top of pancakes.
Festive Hash and Eggs
The Holiday Collection- A breakfast favorite from my mom. 1 15-oz can corned beef hash 4 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup (2oz) shredded swiss cheese Spread corned beef hash evenly in four individual casseroles. Make a slight depression in center of each with back of spoon. Break one egg into each depression; do not salt. Spoon 2 TB milk over each casserole. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, in 350 degree oven for 18-20 min or till eggs are almost set. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired. Let stand 5 min before serving. Makes 4 servings.
Creamettes Beef Italiano
The Holiday Collection- 1 (7oz) pkg elbow macaroni (2 cups uncooked) 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1 lb lean ground beef 1 TB salad oil 1 (15 1/2 oz) jar spaghetti sauce 1/4 cup water 1 tsp sweet basil and salt (each) 2 TB butter or margarine 3 TB flour 2 cups milk 1 (8oz) pkg shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Prepare macaroni according to pkg directions. Drain. In large skillet, saute onion, green pepper, and beef in salad oil. Drain excess fat. Stir in 1 1/4 cups spaghetti sauce, 1 tsp salt, water, and basil. Bring to a boil, cook 5 min, stirring often. In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour and gradually blend in milk. Cook 'til thick. Remove from heat and add cheese, 1/2 tsp salt,pepper. Stir until cheese melts. Pour meat sauce into 3-quart greased casserole or 13 by 9 by 2" pan. Spoon macaroni on top. Convectional Oven Directions: Bake 30 min at 400 degrees. Microwave Directions: Cover baking dish with glass cover or plastic wrap. Microwave 8-10 min. (Source: Creamettes) Serves 6-8
Pepper Steak with Rice :)
The Holiday Collection - This is a recipe that I grew up with. One of my favorite recipes from my mom. 3 cups hot cooked rice 1 lb lean beef round steak, cut 1/2" thick 1 TB paprika 2 TB butter or margarine 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/2 cups beef broth 1 cup sliced green onions,including tops 2 green peppers, cut in strips 2 TB cornstarch 1/4 cup each- water and soy sauce 2 large fresh tomatoes, cut in eighths While rice is cooking, pound steak to 1/4" thickness. Cut into 1/4" wide strips. Sprinkle meat with paprika and allow to stand while preparing other ingredients. Using a large skillet, brown meat in butter. Add garlic and broth. Cover and simmer 30 min. Stir in onions and green peppers. Cover and cook 5 minutes more. Blend cornstarch, water, and soy sauce. Stir into meat mixture. Cook, stirring, until clear and thickened- about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir gently. Serve over beds of fluffy rice. Makes 6 servings.
Marionberry Crepes
The Holiday Collection- 1 cup Aebleskiver Mix( similar to pancake mix-basically 3/4 cup flour 1/4 sugar) 1 cup milk 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 TB oil Marionberry preserves(optional) Combine all ingredients in bowl, mix with wire whisk. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Heat 10" saute pan over med heat. Melt small amount of butter in pan. Pour 1/4 cup crepe batter into pan. Tip pan from side to side to spread batter so it covers bottom of pan. Cook for approx. 45 seconds on first side, and 20 seconds on second side. Turning only once. Spread with Marionberry preserves, roll up and top with whipped cream or sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes approx. 8 Marionberry Crepes (Source: Columbia Empire Farms)
Loraine's Soup :)
The Holiday Collection- a family favorite!!! 1lb hamburger, browned 1/2 cup chopped onion (cook together and season with garlic salt) Add 2 cans beef broth 2 cans Italian style stewd tomatoes-ready cut 1 can veg-all-drained 1 cup med sized egg noodles Bring all to boil & add cooked meat & onion. Simmer 20-30 min. Makes about 6 large servings. All this could be halved. (Source: Wilma Schazenbach)
EggNog Pancakes
The Holiday Collection- 2 cups original Bisquick 1 cup eggnog 2 eggs sprinkle of nutmeg Heat griddle or skillet; grease if necessary. Stir all ingredients until blended. Pour batter by a little less than 1/4 cupfuls onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook until.golden brown. (Source: Betty Crockers Bisquick Cookbook)
Friday, December 14, 2012
Kathy's Xmas French Toast Pudding :)
The Holiday Collection- This is my OWN creation- YEAH!! This is a RICH dessert or for breakfast!! 1 pkg dried bread cubes (without seasoning) 1- 1 1/2 cups eggnog Place bread cubes in a square greased baking dish. Add eggnog to bread cubes. Cover with saran wrap and place in the refrigerator. Let set for 2-3 days (to allow eggnog to soften bread and absorb flavor of eggnog). After breadcubes have rested, mix up the breadcube mixture and add aprox 1 cup of craisins. Mix well. Flatten mixture back in pan. Now mix up 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 TB melted butter and a sprinkle of nutmeg in a small container. Pour mixture over the bread cubes and craisins. Spread an extra TB melted butter over top of soaked mixture. Make sure all the bread is soaked in with the new egg mixture. Bake at 350 degrees on med shelf for 40 min for a denser texture, for a lighter texture put on lower rack. Should look golden brown and a little juicy. Let cool. Can eat warm or cold. Optional: For extra richness- pour eggnog over the hot or cold pudding. Can also heat the eggnog with the pudding. Crasins can be mix through it or placed on top. A plan ahead dish-allow a few days of preparation.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Blueberry Lemon Drops
Monday, December 10, 2012
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Cookie Nests
The Holiday Collection!!! 3 cups chow mein noodles 1 cup minature candy-coated semisweet chocolate pieces 1 jar (7oz) marshmallow cream 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter 1/4 flaked coconut 2 TB butter or margarine, softened 1 tsp vanilla Small gumdrops or jelly beans(optional) In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, except gumdrops. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill 15-20 min for easier handling. With greased hands, form 1/4 cup mixture into nest shape. Repeat with remaining mixture. Place nests on wax paper. Let dry. Fill nests with gumdrops before serving. (Source: Cooking Club of America)
Cranberry Haystacks
The Holiday Collection!! A very unique cookie!! 1 pkg. (3oz) cream cheese, softened 2 TB milk 2 squares (1oz each) white baking chocolate, melted and slightly cooled 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups minature marshmallows 1 1/2 cups chow mein noodles 1/3 cup dried cranberries Line cookie sheets with wax paper. Set aside. In medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and milk. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until smooth. Add melted chocolate, vanilla and salt. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Stir in marshmallows, noodles and cranberries. Drop mixture by heaping teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheets. Chill until set. Store in refrigerator. (Source: Cooking Club of America)
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS!!!
The 1st annual countdown to Christmas is coming soon. Christmas recipes each day (not posted daily) up until Christmas!!
