The kids love this one! Even my husband who doesn't think he likes squash, eats a serving of this one! Very fattening but Oh SO Yummy!!
winter squash-any size for your squash lovers
a few pared apples
1/2 cup melted butter
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
1 T. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon(+ or - to your liking, I like more!)
Peel the squash and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Place in an ungreased 8x10 baking pan.
Cut pared apples in 1/2 inch thick slices and layer on top of the squash pieces.
Mix together remaining ingredients and sprinkle over the squash and apples.
Cover with foil and bake at 350* for 50-60 minutes.
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Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Sloppy joes
1 1/2-2 lbs Hamburger or venison
1 small onion
3 T. brown sugar
2 T. lemon juice
2 T. vinegar
4 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 t. mustard
2 c. ketchup
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 t. celery salt
Brown and drain meat then add onion, cook on med. until onions are soft. Add everything else and simmer at least 15 minutes. Serve on buns.
1 small onion
3 T. brown sugar
2 T. lemon juice
2 T. vinegar
4 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 t. mustard
2 c. ketchup
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 t. celery salt
Brown and drain meat then add onion, cook on med. until onions are soft. Add everything else and simmer at least 15 minutes. Serve on buns.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
I shared this recipe a few years ago on Great Ideas Day. It is easy and even my kids eat it. One thing I would suggest that you can cook your noodles seperately so if you have left overs you store them seperately. Otherwise the noodles get mushy and make the leftovers not as good. Also for you wheat/gluten free ladies, it works well with super thin rice noodles too.
*** if you have never used Lemon Grass, it is hard to find, Michelle P is growing it in her yard, but I get mine at the Asian Market on Fourth Plain. You cut it in 4 inch lengths and smash with the side of your knife to allow the juices to come out. Remove the stalks before serving.***
Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
1 Tbsp veg oil
1 Tbsp bottled minced garlic
1 Tbsp bottled grated ginger
2 stalks fresh lemon grass
2 c water
2 14 oz. cans chicken broth
1 lb chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
4 oz. uncooked angel hair pasta
¼ c chopped cilantro
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
½ tsp salt
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 red chili, finely chopped
Heat oil in large pot. Add garlic, ginger and lemongrass over medium high heat. Saute 3 minutes. Add water and broth; bring to a boil. Add chicken and pasta. Cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, lime juice, salt, onion and red pepper. Let stand 5 minutes. Discard lemongrass. Serve with lime.
Makes 8 1 cup servings
*** if you have never used Lemon Grass, it is hard to find, Michelle P is growing it in her yard, but I get mine at the Asian Market on Fourth Plain. You cut it in 4 inch lengths and smash with the side of your knife to allow the juices to come out. Remove the stalks before serving.***
Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
1 Tbsp veg oil
1 Tbsp bottled minced garlic
1 Tbsp bottled grated ginger
2 stalks fresh lemon grass
2 c water
2 14 oz. cans chicken broth
1 lb chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
4 oz. uncooked angel hair pasta
¼ c chopped cilantro
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
½ tsp salt
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 red chili, finely chopped
Heat oil in large pot. Add garlic, ginger and lemongrass over medium high heat. Saute 3 minutes. Add water and broth; bring to a boil. Add chicken and pasta. Cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, lime juice, salt, onion and red pepper. Let stand 5 minutes. Discard lemongrass. Serve with lime.
Makes 8 1 cup servings
Monday, September 1, 2008
Funky Spaghetti
I got this off the "Nake Chef" a few years ago when he was on Oprah, back when I watched Oprah. This is so so so easy and it is perfect for right now when the fresh tomatoes are so awesome. All my kids love it, especially the girls. Kadie ate 4 bowls for lunch the other day and even Issie loves it. Jack is not a tomato man but I just pick out the big pieces and he loves it too. So here it is, keep in mind I am the cook that does not measure, I just throw stuff together so I am doing my best with the quantities. It does not have to be perfect, it always turns out good for us.
1 lb or less Angel Hair pasta
11-14 cherry tomatoes
2 handfuls of fresh basil
6-8 Tbsp olive oil
1 clove chopped garlic ( I usually just use a spoon of bottled chopped garlic, it's easier)
splash red wine vinegar ( I use balsamic, it is usually what I have on the counter)
salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese
Cook pasta, (it only takes 4-6 minutes). In a separate bowl, smash tomatoes ( I do this with my hands, it is messy but easy) and mix with torn basil and other ingredients, except Parmesan. Don’t drain pasta – use tongs to place in bowl of tomato mixture with some of hot water. Toss to mix sprinkle with Parmesan cheese – serve immediately.
Simple and delicious. We eat it for lunch, for dinner, with some bread or a salad. I also will entertain with this and have it beside the Foccacia Pesto Sandwich, it is a perfect combo. Enjoy.
1 lb or less Angel Hair pasta
11-14 cherry tomatoes
2 handfuls of fresh basil
6-8 Tbsp olive oil
1 clove chopped garlic ( I usually just use a spoon of bottled chopped garlic, it's easier)
splash red wine vinegar ( I use balsamic, it is usually what I have on the counter)
salt and pepper
Parmesan cheese
Cook pasta, (it only takes 4-6 minutes). In a separate bowl, smash tomatoes ( I do this with my hands, it is messy but easy) and mix with torn basil and other ingredients, except Parmesan. Don’t drain pasta – use tongs to place in bowl of tomato mixture with some of hot water. Toss to mix sprinkle with Parmesan cheese – serve immediately.
Simple and delicious. We eat it for lunch, for dinner, with some bread or a salad. I also will entertain with this and have it beside the Foccacia Pesto Sandwich, it is a perfect combo. Enjoy.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Pesto Burgers
Okay ladies,
Here is another EASY recipe for you. I am all about few ingredients.
I have made this for a few friends and they all rave about them.
Pesto Sauce in a jar
cubed mozerella
Hamburger...the best is ground sirlon if you can find it.
combine the following ingredients and grill on the BBQ. Make sure not too overdo it.
I top my burger off with basil and tomatoes. Tastes great!
Another option is bruchetta in a jar with the same ingredients. Also excellent but the burgers do not hold together as well. Better to crush the tomatoes a little before blending.
NOW you are ready for your labor day picnic.
Here is another EASY recipe for you. I am all about few ingredients.
I have made this for a few friends and they all rave about them.
Pesto Sauce in a jar
cubed mozerella
Hamburger...the best is ground sirlon if you can find it.
combine the following ingredients and grill on the BBQ. Make sure not too overdo it.
I top my burger off with basil and tomatoes. Tastes great!
Another option is bruchetta in a jar with the same ingredients. Also excellent but the burgers do not hold together as well. Better to crush the tomatoes a little before blending.
NOW you are ready for your labor day picnic.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
For all of you TRADER JOES fans. This recipe is great with the Trader Joes brand products.
I have tried it with others and it's too salty or simply not as good.
I am all about easy recipes so here is another.
TORTILLA SOUP
1 enchilada sauce (in the bottle)
1 can of chicken
1 box of organic range free chicken broth
1/2 cup of chopped red and yellow peppers
2 cans of black beans drained
Add all ingredients in a pot and cook over medium flame to heat up.
The rest is just for taste.
sour cream, cheese, avocado, and absolutely the tortilla chips.
Pour soup over and enjoy!
I have tried it with others and it's too salty or simply not as good.
I am all about easy recipes so here is another.
TORTILLA SOUP
1 enchilada sauce (in the bottle)
1 can of chicken
1 box of organic range free chicken broth
1/2 cup of chopped red and yellow peppers
2 cans of black beans drained
Add all ingredients in a pot and cook over medium flame to heat up.
The rest is just for taste.
sour cream, cheese, avocado, and absolutely the tortilla chips.
Pour soup over and enjoy!
Friday, May 2, 2008
Foccacia Pesto Sandwhich
Another favorite that is super easy and seems fancy enough to do when entertaining. I have made this with a yummy salad for many showers and parties. Louette just asked me to post this, so here it is. I wish I had a picture because it looks as good as it tastes.
1 loaf of foccacia bread, ( they sell them at Winco, Freddies and in 2 packs at Costco)
1 small container of prepared pesto
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 really good tomato
olive oil
Parmesan cheese
Cut the bread in half like you would a big burger bun and lay it open. Drizzle a little olive oil on each side, spread the pesto over both sides, slice the tomato and spread it on the bottom, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over both sides, ( the one with the tomatoes and the one with just pesto) and then sprinkle just a little Parmesan on both sides. Place on cookie sheet, open faced and bake at 350 for 5 min or until the cheese melts. Then very carefully put the top on the side with the tomatoes so it looks like one big sandwich. Return to the oven for 10 min or so until everything is melted and the bread is golden. Remove and cut in pieces and serve.
Optional... you can add chicken to this recipe to make it more of a meal. This is what I do. Boil a breast of chicken, then chop it up and saute it for a few minutes in about 1 tablespoon of the pesto. Then sprinkle it on the tomato side (the bottom of the sandwich) before you add the cheeses.
Enjoy!
1 loaf of foccacia bread, ( they sell them at Winco, Freddies and in 2 packs at Costco)
1 small container of prepared pesto
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 really good tomato
olive oil
Parmesan cheese
Cut the bread in half like you would a big burger bun and lay it open. Drizzle a little olive oil on each side, spread the pesto over both sides, slice the tomato and spread it on the bottom, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over both sides, ( the one with the tomatoes and the one with just pesto) and then sprinkle just a little Parmesan on both sides. Place on cookie sheet, open faced and bake at 350 for 5 min or until the cheese melts. Then very carefully put the top on the side with the tomatoes so it looks like one big sandwich. Return to the oven for 10 min or so until everything is melted and the bread is golden. Remove and cut in pieces and serve.
Optional... you can add chicken to this recipe to make it more of a meal. This is what I do. Boil a breast of chicken, then chop it up and saute it for a few minutes in about 1 tablespoon of the pesto. Then sprinkle it on the tomato side (the bottom of the sandwich) before you add the cheeses.
Enjoy!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Homemade Kettle Corn
1/2 cup popcorn
1/4 cup cooking oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
Directions
In a large kettle or covered pot heat oil and do the 3 kernel test. When the 3 kernels have popped add the rest of the kernels and sugar. Cover the pot and shake. Every 5-10 seconds remove the pot from the burner and shake for about 3 seconds. Place back on heat keep the kernels popping. When the popping has slowed down significantly, remove from heat and add salt, then shake again to mix the salt in. Pour into a large bowl to eat. Remember to let it cool down a little first so you don't burn yourself. Deeelish!!!
1/4 cup cooking oil
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
Directions
In a large kettle or covered pot heat oil and do the 3 kernel test. When the 3 kernels have popped add the rest of the kernels and sugar. Cover the pot and shake. Every 5-10 seconds remove the pot from the burner and shake for about 3 seconds. Place back on heat keep the kernels popping. When the popping has slowed down significantly, remove from heat and add salt, then shake again to mix the salt in. Pour into a large bowl to eat. Remember to let it cool down a little first so you don't burn yourself. Deeelish!!!
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