The Housewife's Recipes

Pumpkin Cake

2009-11-22T13:08:00.000-08:00

2/3 c. veg oil
1/2 c. applesauce
3 eggs
1 (15oz) can pumpkin (libby's is best)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Cream oil, applesauce, eggs, pumpkin and vanilla. In a separate bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture, stir until just combined. Pour batter into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake for 1 hour or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes then turn out onto a plate. Serve with whipping cream.

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The Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

2009-11-18T08:06:00.000-08:00

1c. cooked pumpkin(libby's is best)
1c. sugar
1/2 c. veg oil
1 egg
2c. flour
2 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda(dissolved in 1 tsp milk)
1c. milk chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven 370 degrees F.

Combine pumpkin, sugar, oil and eggs. Mix well. In a separate bowl mix together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add to pumpkin mixture. Dissolve baking soda in milk. Add baking soda mix and vanilla to pumpkin mix. Mix. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by large spoon full on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 mins.

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Butter Baked Chicken

2009-09-01T17:31:00.000-07:00

1 sleeve ritz crackers or any butter flavored cracker
1-1 1/2 tsp house seasoning
3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 eggs
1/4 c. milk
1/2c. butter, cut into pieces

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

In a large ziplock bag add the crackers and crush. Add your house seasoning and mix in.
In a bowl whisk together the eggs and milk.
Dip chicken in egg mixture to coat then dredge in cracker mixture.
Place in a 9X13 baking dish, sprinkle with butter and bake for 40 minutes or until juice run clear.

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Swiss Chicken

2009-03-26T16:19:00.001-07:00

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breast
4-5 slices swiss cheese
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/4 c. milk
1 c. dry stuffing mix
1/3c. melted butter
Salt and Pepper

Put chicken breast in a 8X8 baking dish, salt and pepper. Place cheese slices over chicken. Mix soup and milk together and pour over chicken. Sprinkle stuffing mix over top. Drizzle butter over all. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F. for 40mins, uncover and bake another 20mins or until stuffing is golden brown and sauce is bubbly.

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Mormon Muffins

2009-03-22T20:49:00.001-07:00

5 tsp. baking soda
2 c. boiling water
1 c. shortening or butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
5 c. flour
1 tsp salt
1 quart buttermilk
4 c. All-Bran cereal
2 c. Bran flakes
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

In a bowl, stir baking soda and boiling water until dissolved. Cool. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and salt in a separate bowl; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Mix well. Beat in the baking soda mixture. Fold in cereals and nuts. Fill greased or paper-lined muffing cups 3/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until the muffins test done. Muffin batter will keep in the refrigerator for 1 week.

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Honey butter

2009-03-22T20:41:00.001-07:00

1/2 c. butter - room temperature

1/3c. Honey

In a bowl mix together honey and butter until creamy. Serve warm.

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Pizza Crust

2009-03-06T18:03:00.000-08:00

1 tsp yeast
1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp warm water(105-110 degrees F)
1 1/2 c. bread flour
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
plus 2 tsp for coating.
(this recipe make 2 small pizzas)

Preheat 500 degrees F

In a mixing bowl dissolve the yeast in water and let proof for 5-10 minutes. Add half of the flour and mix slightly. Add the 1 Tbsp of oil, salt and remainder of flour (Do not pour the salt directly into the yeast water, it can kill some of the yeast) mix on the lowest speed. Mix for 2-3 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic (Do not over mix, it will make a tough dough).

Grease the interior of a bowl and place the dough ball into the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap to seal tight. Set aside and let rise until doubled. (You can use the dough at this point, it just won't be as chewy and flavorful). Punch down dough, recover and place into the fridge overnight. Make sure to watch the dough because it will still rise in the fridge.

About 2 hours before you are ready to assemble remove dough from fridge. Divide into portions and place into a greased casserole dish, cover and allow to double in size (they should become smooth and puffy). If you have a pizza stone, place it in your oven and preheat to 500 degrees F 1 hour before cooking. Now you can start your pizzas. Roll out your dough, place toppings on and cook for 8-10 minutes. If you double the recipe, and make large size pizzas. They will need to cook longer.

X6( gives you one x-large pizza, bread sticks, and dessert pizza)
2 Tbsp. yeast
3 1/4c + 2 Tbsp water
9c. bread flour
1/4c. sugar
2 Tbsp. salt
1/4c + 2 Tbsp oil
2-3 tsp oil for coating

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Everything but the Kitchen Sink.. Chocolate Chip Cookies

2009-02-10T17:34:00.001-08:00

1 1/2 c. Flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c. butter or margarine
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2c. granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 c. chocolate chips
1 c. rice krispies
1 c. flaked coconut
1 c. uncooked quick oats

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a mixer or large bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla, scraping sides occasionally. Beat in flour mixture until blended. Stir in chocolate chips, rice krispies, coconut and oats. On a baking sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoon. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden and edges look crisp. Cool on a wire rack.

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Spicy Chicken and Mushroom Soup

2009-01-18T18:47:00.001-08:00

1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. onion, diced
1/4 c. carrots, diced
1/4 c. celery, diced
3 c. sliced mushrooms
1/2 c. flour
5 1/2 c. chicken broth
pinch of dried tarragon
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
3 c. half-and half cream
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
2 c. cooked chicken, diced

In a large pot over medium heat melt butter. Add vegetable and saute until tender. Slowly add flour and let cook briefly, stirring regularly. Slowly add chicken broth to vegetable-flour mixture, stirring constantly. Add herbs, pepper, salt, pepper sauce and parsley and stir well. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir in half-and half, lemon juice and chicken. Bring back to a simmer and cook 10 minutes. Serve.

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Mexican Spice Mix

2009-01-16T07:30:00.000-08:00

1/4c. paprika
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp. salt
2 tsp. white pepper
2 Tbsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. granulated garlic
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. oregano

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container.

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Paula Deen's House Seasoning

2009-01-16T07:27:00.000-08:00

1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months

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2009-01-15T21:53:00.000-08:00

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RECIPES

Breakfast:

Soups:

Main Dishes:

Spice Mix:

Condiments:

Honey Butter

Salads:

Chicken WonTon Salad

Side Dishes:

Mexican Rice

Desserts:

Breads/Muffins:

Cooking Tips:

Chicken

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

2009-01-15T21:30:00.000-08:00

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can Chicken broth
1/2c. onions
1 tsp. garlic
2 tsp. Mexican spice mix
1 Tbsp. tomato paste

Mexican spice mix:
(mix all ingredients together in a small Tupperware bowl)
1/4c. paprika
2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp. salt
2 tsp. white pepper
2 Tbsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. granulated garlic
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. oregano

In a Crock Pot add the chicken and chicken broth. In a small pan saute the onions and garlic until transparent. Add onions and garlic to the chicken. Add the spice mix and tomato paste and mix in. Cook on low for 3hrs or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from crock pot and shred. Place shredded chicken back into the crock pot and cook for 45minutes more.

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30 minute Alfredo

2009-01-15T21:19:00.000-08:00

Sauce:
1/4 c. butter
2 cups cream
1 tsp. garlic
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Add-ins:
1 Tbsp oil 8oz sliced mushrooms
2small chicken breast - cut into pieces
8oz uncooked noodles

In a large skillet heat oil. Add chicken and cook for 7-9 minutes or until no longer pink. When chicken is cooked, remove from pan. Add butter to skillet, add mushrooms and saute until brown. Reduce heat to medium-low and add cream, cheese and pepper. Let mixture simmer for 10-20 minutes stirring every little bit(if your mixture thickens to much add some pasta water). While sauce is simmering cook the noodles to the manufactures directions. Right before noodles are done add your chicken to the cream mixture. Serve over noodles.

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Quick and Easy Chicken Stir Fry with Noodles

2009-01-15T21:09:00.000-08:00

dried egg noodles (from your Asian market)
2 c. frozen stir fry vegetable
1 large chicken breast (cut into pieces)
3-4 Tbsp Teriyaki sauce, or more if you like
1 Tbsp oil

In a large skillet heat oil. While oil is heating, heat some water in a large pot for the noodles and cook noodles according to package directions. Place chicken in skillet and cook for 8-9 minutes or until no longer pink. When chicken is completely cooked remove from skillet. Add vegetables to skillet and cook until desired crunchiness. After your vegetable are cooked add your chicken back into your skillet. Add your noodles and toss slightly. Add the Teriyaki sauce and toss until fully incorporated. Serve.

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Apple Dumplings

2009-01-15T20:56:00.000-08:00

4 Granny Smith Apples
2 cans crescent rolls
2 sticks butter
1 1/2c sugar
1 tsp vanilla cinnamon
1 small can Mountain Dew (or about a cup)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Peel and core apples. Cut apples into 8 slices each. Roll one to two apples slices in a crescent roll. Place rolled apples into a greased 9X13in baking pan. Melt butter, then add sugar and stir, add vanilla. Pour butter mixture over apples. Pour mountain dew around the edges of the baking pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake at 350 degrees F for 40minutes. Serve hot with ice cream and you can scoop the sweet sauce in the pan on top.

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Joe's Chocolate No Bake Cookies

2009-01-05T20:43:00.000-08:00

2 c. granulated sugar
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 c. butter
1/2c. milk
1/2 tsp salt
3 c. quick cooking oats
1/2c. peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract

In a large saucepan add butter, sugar, cocoa, milk, and salt. Bring to a rapid boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat and add quick cooking oats, peanut butter, and vanilla; mix well.
Working quickly, drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper, and let cool.

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Sunday Morning Quiche

2009-01-05T20:30:00.000-08:00

1 (10oz)pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
6 eggs
3 cups shredded cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
9 inch pie shell

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

In the microwave or on the stove top cook spinach and then drain excess water. In a large bowl whisk 6 eggs. To eggs add onion powder, salt and pepper, whisk together. Grate 3 cups of cheese. I like to use muenster, sharp Cheddar and Colby jack. Add cheese to your eggs and mix in. Add spinach and mix. Lightly grease a 9inch pie plate. Press your pie shell into you pie plate and add your egg mixture. Bake for 30minutes remove from oven and let set for 10 more minutes.

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Chicken WonTon Salad

2009-01-03T19:56:00.000-08:00

1 head iceberg lettuce-chopped
1 head romaine lettuce-chopped
1 small can water chestnuts
1 c. slivered almonds
3 cooked chicken breast or 1 rotisserie chicken
1/2 pkg won-tons, fried

Dressing:
1c. oil
3/4c. seasoned rice vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2c. sugar
4-6 green onions- sliced

In a small pan or skillet heat your oil to about 350 degrees F. Fry won tons until lightly browned on both sides.
In a large bowl toss the lettuce, almonds, water chestnuts and chicken.
In a blender add the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar and onions. Blend until smooth.
Serve your salad with the Won-tons and dressing on the side or right before serving toss in dressing and won-tons.

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Super Simple Spaghetti Sauce

2009-01-03T19:48:00.000-08:00

1 1/2 pd hamburger
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 (15oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15oz) can tomato sauce
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 1/2 tsp Paula Deen's House Seasoning (in earlier post)
1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
2 tsp brown sugar
2 small bay leaves

In a large saucepan, cook hamburger, bell pepper, onion, and garlic, over medium heat, stirring until meat crumbles and is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain.
Puree 2 (15oz) cans of tomatoes. Add pureed tomatoes, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to hamburger mixture. Add the remainder of ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve over pasta.

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Ann's World Famous Buffalo Wings

2009-01-03T19:34:00.000-08:00

Sauce:
2 1/4c firmly packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp light corn syrup
1/3c. + 2Tbsp Franks Red Hot sauce
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/3c. water

Chicken:
4c. self rising flour
1 1/2tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
3c. milk
4 chicken breasts
4-6c. vegetable oil
Blue cheese or Ranch Dressing for dipping.

In a skillet, deep fryer, or large pot heat oil to 375 degrees F.
In a sauce pan add brown sugar, corn syrup, Hot sauce, vinegar and water sit until smooth. Simmer(DO NOT BOIL) on med - low heat for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally.
In a large bowl add flour, salt, pepper and paprika.
In another bowl place milk
Slice chicken breast in 1in pieces. Taking a few at a time dip chicken in milk and then into flour mixture; then repeat this process so that each piece of chicken is double-coated.
When the chicken is done drop each piece into the hot oil and fry for 5-6mins or until each piece is browned.
When the chicken is done frying, remove them to a plate lined with a couple paper towels.Place the chicken pieces into a covered container. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the container, cover, and then shake gently until each piece of chicken is coated with sauce. Pour the chicken onto a plate and serve with dressing.

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Ohhh So Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup

2009-01-03T19:12:00.000-08:00

2 large broccoli florets
1/4 c. butter
Half of a small onion chopped fine or 1 tsp onion powder
1/4 c. flour
2 cans chicken broth
2 c. broccoli water
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
8oz Velveeta cheese cut into cubes
1 can evaporated milk

In a large pot steam broccoli until desired tenderness. While broccoli is steaming, saute onions in butter (if you have little ones or big ones who hate onions you can use onion powder, just add it in when you add the flour.) When onions are translucent add your flour and cook until flour starts to brown. Add one can of chicken broth and stir until smooth, repeat with the second can of broth, bring to a boil. Add broccoli water. Reduce heat and add Worcestershire sauce, salt, cheese and milk. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add your steamed broccoli and serve.

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Oven Pancakes

2008-12-19T17:38:00.000-08:00

4 eggs
1 c. milk
1 Tbsp sugar or more if you like them sweet
1 tsp salt
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 c. butter

Pre-heat oven to 500 degrees F.

In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, sugar and salt until smooth. In a separate bowl mix together flour and cinnamon. Whisk flour mixture into egg mixture until well blended, set aside and let stand for 30minutes. In a large pie plate or and 8X8 baking dish add butter, place into your preheated oven to melt butter. When butter has melted remove from oven and add your batter. Return to oven and bake 15minutes. Serve warm.

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Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

2008-12-19T17:15:00.000-08:00

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste (if you can't find it make your own -see below)
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup tomato puree
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Saute shallot and onion until soft and translucent. Stir in butter, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, cumin and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat, and season with 1 teaspoon garam masala and cayenne. Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce, and simmer until liquid has reduced, and chicken is no longer pink. Stir cooked chicken into sauce.

Mix together cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.

Ginger-Garlic Paste:
1 1/2 tsp ginger, 1 1/2 garlic mash together to make a paste.

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Indian Chapati Bread

2008-12-19T17:10:00.001-08:00

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup hot water or as needed

In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour and salt. Use a wooden spoon to stir in the olive oil and enough water to make a soft dough that is elastic but not sticky. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is smooth. Divide into 10 parts, or less if you want bigger breads. Roll each piece into a ball. Let rest for a few minutes.

Heat a skillet over medium heat until hot, and grease lightly. On a lightly floured surface, use a floured rolling pin to roll out the balls of dough until very thin like a tortilla. When the pan starts smoking, put a chapati on it. Cook until the underside has brown spots, about 30 seconds, then flip and cook on the other side. Continue with remaining dough.

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Cinnamon Bits

2008-12-19T17:03:00.001-08:00

1 pkg refrigerator biscuits
6 Tbsp butter
1c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Preheat over to 375 degrees F

Melt butter in a 8X8 baking dish.
Cut each biscuit into quarters. In a large ziploc bag add sugar and cinnamon and shake to mix together. Place biscuits in butter and coat completely. Add buttered biscuits to ziploc bag and shake until each biscuit is completely coated with sugar mixture. Place biscuits back into 8X8 pan. Try not to stack them on top of each other. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until nice and brown on top. Serve warm

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

2008-12-19T16:07:00.000-08:00

3-4 lb chicken
4 quarts water
3 tsp salt
3 chicken bouillon cubes
2 celery stalks
1/2 onion
3 large carrots, chopped
2 large celery stalks, chopped
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1/2 tsp sage
1 tsp celery salt
1/4 tsp pepper or to taste egg noodles
1 (13oz) can evaporated milk
1/4 c flour

Add water, salt, celery, onion, chicken and bouillon to a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 1 1/2 hours. When chicken is done remove from pot to let cool, debone. You may have to strain you liquid to remove any large pieces.
Add vegetables and spices to the hot broth. Depending on the type of egg noodles you use, you may need to add them at this time. If you don't add the noodles at the same time as the vegetable, cook your vegetable until tender then add your noodles and cook 10minutes more. After noodles are cooked reduce heat so soup is no longer boiling. Add evaporated milk with flour to soup to thicken. Add chicken.

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Bob's Bow Tie Pasta

2008-12-19T15:59:00.001-08:00

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb mild italian sausage
1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes
1/2 c diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 280z can stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 c. cream
1/2 tsp salt
12 oz bow tie pasta
3 Tbsp minced parsley
grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and pepper flakes. Cook until sausage is no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Stir frequently; drain. Add onion and garlic; cook until sausage is light brown, about 8 more minutes. Drain Add tomatoes, cream and salt. Simmer and sauce will thicken slightly, about 5 minutes( if sauce starts to get to thick add a little pasta water).
Cook bow tie pasta in a large pot of boiling water, stirring occasionally, according to package directions; drain. Add tomato-sausage mixture; sprinkle with parsley, toss and serve.

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Chili Verde

2008-12-19T15:54:00.001-08:00

1 Tbsp oil
1 onion, chopped
1 -2 cloves garlic, minced
6 boneless Pork Loin chips (boneless chicken breasts can be substituted, if pork is not your favorite)
1 16oz. jar salsa verde
1 7oz. can diced green chilies
1 190z. can green chili enchilada sauce
1 tsp oregano
1 Tbsp chipotle chili pepper or more if like lots of heat (optional)
1 tsp cumin salt and pepper
1 lime for juicing
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped

Saute the onions and garlic in the oil, until softened.
In a crock pot add the pork chops, the sauteed onions and garlic. Continue to add salsa verde, green chilies, green enchilada sauce, oregano, cumin and chili peppers. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or until pork is fork tender.
When pork is cooked, take it out of the sauce and cut it up into chunks or shred, and add it back into the sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Right before serving squeeze lime juice over the chile verde and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top.

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Mexican rice

2008-12-19T15:50:00.000-08:00

1/4 c. veg oil
1 small onion diced
1 clove garlic minced
1 1/2 c. rice
3 c. chicken broth
1 small can tomato sauce
1 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste ( this is optional, if you don't like heat, don't add it)

Heat oil in a sauce pan. Saute onions and garlic until onions are translucent.
Add rice and saute until rice starts to brown
Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce and seasonings.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5minutes. Serve

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Tres Leches Cake

2008-12-19T15:46:00.001-08:00

1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
5 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 c flour
1 c. half and half
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
Topping
2 c. Heavy cream
1 c. sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and Flour a 9X13 baking pan.
Sift together Flour, baking powder and salt In a separate bowl cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix to thoroughly combined. Add vanilla and mix. Add the flour mixture to egg mixture in 3 batches mixing until just combined ( you do not want to over beat the batter) Pour batter into baking dish. This will appear to be a small amount of batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 - 30 minutes or until cake is golden brown Let cake cool for 30 minutes. Then with a fork or some skewers poke the top of the cake all over and let finish cooling. When cake is completely cool.
In a bowl whisk together half and half, evaporated milk and sweetened condensed milk. Pour over cake and refrigerate overnight.
Before serving whisk together cream, sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over the cake and serve. This cake is also good with fresh fruit poured over the top.

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Fried Ravioli with Marinara Sauce

2008-12-19T15:23:00.000-08:00

Marinara Sauce:

1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil

2 small onions, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 stalks celery, finely chopped

2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped

1/2 tsp salt or to taste

1/2 tsp pepper or to taste

2 (32 ounce) cans petite diced tomatoes

2 dried bay leaves

1 (9ounce) pkg frozen ravioli

2 eggs

1/2 c. milk

2 c. Italian style bread crumbs

1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

vegetable oil for frying

Marinara Sauce:

In a large pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. In a blender, blend tomatoes. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste. For a creamy marinara and 1/2c. cream to 2 c. marinara sauce.

Fried Ravioli:

Bring water to a boil over high heat and cook ravioli for 2 minutes. Place cooked ravioli on paper towels to drain; set aside.

Pour enough olive oil into a large frying pan to reach a depth of 2 inches. Heat the oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 325 degrees F. While the oil is heating, whisk the milk and eggs in a bowl and mix together the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a separate bowl. Working in batches, dip ravioli in egg mixture to coat completely. Allow the excess mixture to drip back into the bowl. Dredge ravioli in the bread crumbs. Place the ravioli on a baking sheet, and continue with the remaining ravioli. When the oil is hot, fry the ravioli in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried ravioli to paper towels to drain.

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Moist Apple Cake

2008-12-19T15:03:00.000-08:00

2 eggs
1 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. applesauce (no sugar added)
2 c. sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
4 med - large apples (grated)

Topping
1/3 c. packed br. sugar
1/8 c. flour
1 Tbsp butter (softened)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour one 9X13 inch cake pan.

In a mixing bowl; beat oil, apple sauce and eggs with an electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar and vanilla and beat well.

In a separate bowl combine the flour, salt, baking soda and ground cinnamon together. Slowly add this mixture to the egg mixture and mix until combined. The batter will be thick. Fold in the apples. Spread batter into the prepared pan.

Bake for 45 minutes or until cake test done. Let cool on a wire rack. Serve with sweetened whip cream or a dusting of confectioners' sugar.

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Grandma's Hamburger Gravy

2008-12-19T14:53:00.000-08:00

1lb ground beef
2 tsp house seasoning (Paula Deen's recipe)
1/4 c. flour
can evaporated milk
4 c. milk
salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot cook ground beef with seasonings until no longer pink. Drain grease. Stir in flour until completely incorporated. Stir in evaporated milk and milk. Cook until thickened. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve over cornbread or biscuits.

House Seasoning:
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container

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Lemon Pound Cake

2008-12-19T14:34:00.000-08:00

1 c. Butter (no substitutes)
3 c. sugar
6 eggs
1/2 c. lemon juice (fresh squeezed if possible)
1 Tbsp. lemon peel
1 Tsp. lemon extract
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. sour cream
3c. confectioners' sugar
5 Tbsp lemon juice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice, peel and extract. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda and salt: add to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream. Beat until just combined.

Grease and flour two Bread pans. Pour mixture into pans. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pans to a wire rack to cool completely.

For icing, in a small bowl add 3c. confectioners' sugar and 5 Tbsp lemon juice. Whisk until smooth. Pour over the tops of the cooled cake and allow the glaze to drizzle down the sides.

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Chicken Divan

2008-12-19T14:17:00.001-08:00

2-3 bunches of broccoli florets - cooked
6 c. shredded chicken
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1c. sour cream
1 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp curry powder (optional)
salt and pepper
3/4 c. chicken broth
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 c. bread crumbs
4 Tbsp butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large pot with a steamer insert, bring salt water to a boil. Steam the broccoli until tender-crisp, about 5-10 minutes.

In a medium bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and pepper(to taste) and chicken broth. Whisk together to make a sauce.

Spray a 9X13 inch baking dish with pam and add Chicken and broccoli. Pour about 3/4 the sauce over the top and stir in, then add the rest of the sauce and stir.

In a small bowl combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the top.

Bake for about 30-45 minutes

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Hawaiian Sweet Pork

2008-12-19T08:35:00.000-08:00

2 1/2 lbs Pork loin or Tenderloin

3 c. your favorite mango salsa

1 c. brown sugar

1 can Chicken broth

In a crock pot add your pork. Add the salsa, brown sugar and chicken broth. Stir slightly. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hrs or until pork it fork tender. When pork is tender remove from crock pot and shred. Add shredded pork back into the crock pot and cook 30minutes. Serve over rice

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