Well, ya'll already know how to make these, but I'll put them up anyways.I had a really good sunday school teacher when I was 17 and she brought us oreo truffles one week, because we were such a great class. Then I planned a laurels activity for us to go to her house and learn how to make them. They are so easy, but sooooo good....but sooo bad for you.Then I made them when we went to Denver for Thanksgiving one year, and Aunt Paulene decided to learn how to make them and sell them in her candy business.Now...
Monday, December 29, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
This is a variation of rice krispie treats. The rice krispies are replaced with plain cornflakes and then formed into wreath shapes. This recipe makes about 20 wreaths.1 cup butter6 cups miniature marshmallows1 tsp vanilla extractGreen food coloring8 cups corn flakes cerealRed hot candies (red cinnamon balls)licorice whipsThis can be made on the stove or in the microwave (I prefer micro myse...
Saturday, December 20, 2008
This is a homemade peanut butter cup but in the shape of a ball. The kids love to help roll the I get request for these every year. They make a great homemade gift. This recipe makes a lot.1 lb butter2 18oz jars peanut butter3 lbs powdered sugar (also known as confectionery or 10X)2 12 oz bags of semi sweet chocolate chips1 bar of paraffin (found with the canning supplies)Cream together butter...
Friday, December 19, 2008
These are one of my all time favorite cookies. They're crispy to bite into and immediately melt in your mouth. And who can resist buttery goodness? I tried to make a mega batch of these in the past and the cookies didn't come out well. So I tend to make a bunch of batches of these. The trick is to make more before you finish the previous batch so there's cookies to serve holiday company! ...
Thursday, December 18, 2008
These are really easy and one of my favorites from my in-laws.Mix:2 cups brown sugar1 cup butter2 eggs1 tsp vanilla2 1/2 cups flour1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt3 cups of instant oatsPress half of the mixture into 13 x 9 pan.Melt:12 oz chocolate chips1 can sweetened condensed milk2 tbsp butter1 tsp vanilla1/2 tsp saltAfter melted, spread on the mixture in 13 x 9.Put the other half of the oatmeal mixture on top of the chocolate spread.Bake on 350 for 27 minutes. Let cool completely before servi...
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
That's right, suddenly I can make tamales. Here's the story first.My co-worker was laid off, and I am stuck running the classroom by myself. We had planned to make tamales for a parent participation day, and I was scrambling to put together the project. I found a recipe online, I asked my boss to pick up the ingredients, and she told me that she already knew how to make them, so she would pick up the ingredients and show me. Then she brought me the ingredients for her tamales (different ingredients...
This is actually really easy. But it's a hit every time I do it, so keep it in the back of your mind for the next Christmas party...Chocolate Cake Mix (and all the stuff to make it)Chocolate FrostingBox of Standard red-striped peppermint candy canesSmoosh the entire box of candy canes into crumbly pieces. Small enough to sprinkle, big enough to see some red and white.Mix up a chocolate cake, pour into two round pans. Sprinkle a handful of candy cane pieces into each half.Do the usual stuff for a...
I never did my report on how my Thanksgiving planning chart worked out. I am happy to say it worked great, but not perfectly. Problem is, some of my helpers ended up getting up late which pushed us behind. Then a guest called and said they would be late. Then another individual who we thought wouldn't show up called and said they would. And...Bottom line, it was great having a timeline, but...
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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This was my grandgather's favorite dish. It is a delicious dish with Injera (Ethiopian flat bread). Ingredients:1 cup split red lentils1 cup small pieces of Beef Jerky (Quwanta)*2 tablespoon chili pepper (Berbere)1 red onion or shallot (thinly chopped)2 tablespoon extra-virgin or vegetable oil2 tablespoon purified/clarified butter (Nitir kebe) **4 glove garlic (diced) or 1 teaspoon garlic powder¼ cardamom powder (korerima) if available ***Black pepper and salt to tastePreparation:1st Step: Boil...
Saturday, December 13, 2008
I just found this recipe, and it is SO good.28 cups of popped popcorn1 lb white chocolate almond bark1 1/2 cups crushed candy canesChocolate chipsMelt the almond bark. Toss the popcorn with the almond bark until evenly coated. Mix in the candy canes. Spread it out on wax paper to harden. Melt the chocolate chips and drizzle over the popcorn. Allow it all to harden. Break it into pieces. Yum!I did this with a chocolate fountain, and skipped the chocolate chi...
Sunday, December 7, 2008
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This is my absolute favorite nutbread! Over Thanksgiving I discovered a sweetened cranberry relish in the deli section of the local grocery store. It has whole cranberries, pineapple & walnuts. It was too sweet to eat as a side dish, but when used instead of the fresh cranberries in my nutbread it was AMAZING! This recipe is for standard cranberry orange nutbread, but I will note the...
Friday, December 5, 2008
Pumpkin (nut) Bread is a favorite at my house. All three of my sons LOVE pumpkin, so just about anything pumpkin will be devoured. A while back I saw a post on Cooking with Anne about preparing fresh pumpkin for use in recipes. I knew I had to try it. I used my mixer to puree it rather than dragging out the food processor or the blender. It worked really well.Ingredients2 cups pumpkin puree...
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Since neither Aaron or Stefany have had a chance to post this, I thought I'd step up. But the credit goes to Stefany's family, I believe.1 tube of ground sausage8 oz cream cheese1 can rotel (drained)Fry the sausage. In crockpot (or this can be done on the stove if you watch it carefully) combine sausage, cream cheese and rotel. Let it get all melty and stir it. Serve with corn chips.This is Matt's favorite for tail gaiting. Or at least our version, where we sit on our couch at home and watch the...
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
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Now that it is December, it is time to start thinking about holiday baking. Banana's are very popular in my house, but just about every time I buy a bunch the last 2 or 3 don't get eaten. They get "too ripe" & the kids won't touch them. So, into the freezer they go. Frozen bananas work well in any recipe calling for fresh banana. Mini loaves wrapped in foil are also perfect for gift giving. The...
Sunday, November 30, 2008
If I had to guess, I think that eating out is probably the singlemost way to sabotage a food budget--any budget really. The reason is that most families don't factor this cost into their spending, so it's often a hidden cost. You're tired, you don't want to cook, and even though you weren't planning on it, you hit the drive-thru. Even when you do set aside a certain amount monthly for eating...
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
When I was in Ethiopia, I was not introduced to Turkey meat and I never cooked it. The first year in the United States, I roasted chicken with some other dishes and celebrated Thanksgiving. The following year, my best friend Carole gave me her recipe. Initially, I followed hers and gradually changed to my own. This is one of my family favorite roasted Turkey:Ingredients: 1 (20 lb/9 kg) whole turkey1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth2...
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Monkey Bread is one of those dishes that is just so appropriately named. It is sweet, filling, and a lot of fun. We make monkey bread periodically at our house. I recently did a follow-up article on Monkey Bread for Lotsofkids, and it got me thinking that it had been some time since we'd enjoyed the tasty breakfast.Many people like to make something special for the breakfast on a holiday. In...
Monday, November 17, 2008
3/4 cup milk1/3 cup sugar1 pkg yeast4 1/2 cup sifted flourjuice and grated rind of 1 lemonGlaze (directions below)1/2 cup margarine1/2 tsp salt1/4 cup warm water2 eggs, beatenIn small saucepan, scald milk. Stir in butter, sugar, and salt. (If you use powdered milk, you can skip this and just warm the ingredients in the microwave.) Cool to lukewarm. In small bowl, sprinkle yeats into warm water. Stir...
2 cups sugar1 cup light corn syrup1 1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp Oil of peppermint7 drops green food coloringCombine sugar, syrup, salt and 1 1/2 cups water in 2 quart saucepan. Cook slowly, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Cook to hard ball stage (260) without stirring. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into buttered pan. Cool until comfortable to handle. Butter hands. Gather taffy into a ball and pull. When candy is light in color and gets hard to pull, cut into fourths....
2 1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup2 egg whites1 tsp. vanillaIn 2 quart saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 cup of water. Cook to hard ball stage (260 degrees), stirring only till sugar dissolves. Meanwhile, beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Gradually pour syrup over egg whites, beating at high speed on electric mixer. Add vanilla and beat until candy holds its shape, 4 to 5 mins. Quickly drop form a teaspoon onto waxed paper. Makes about 40 piec...
(you can double this recipe)2/3 cup evaporated milk1 2/3 cup sugar1/2 tsp saltBring to full boil, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutesAdd:1 1/2 cups chocolate chips1 1/2 cups mini marshmellows or 16 large marshmellows1 tsp vanillaStir until marshmellos are melted and blended into the candy. Pour into a buttered 9x9 pan.Note: evaporated milk comes in a 12oz can, which equals exactly 1-1/3 cups, a doubling of the reci...
I’m a one-day cook. Meaning, on the holidays, I tend to do everything that day. I don’t do a lot of prep. Not because I don’t like to, but even with an additional refrigerator and deep freezer, I often don’t have the space to cook that much food in advance. Plus, I tend to forget things if I do them too far ahead of time. A few years back, I was hosting a particularly large gathering for ...
Sunday, November 16, 2008
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A few weeks ago, I worked up my menu for Thanksgiving, now I need to figure out how to do it all without breaking the budget. Like most families this year, my food budget has gotten much tighter. I've cut back a lot, but I'm trying not to be forced to drastically change our holiday menu. I've been trying to pick up a few things I will need each time I go shopping. Now that there are less than ...
Saturday, November 15, 2008
At someone's request (thank, Kim), we've done a bit of tweaking on the blog. If you notice the sidebar, we've added a few new features. Noteably a feed and comments subscription, a way to search the blog by labels, and a link to our badges page where you can grab a button to show you're a fan of this blog. We'd like to thank all of our readers. This blog has turned out to be much more popu...
Monday, November 10, 2008
1 pkg Oreos (not Hydrox cookies either, eww nasty gross).1 pkg cream cheesewhite dipping chocolatechocolate chipsPut the oreos in the food processor and grind to dust. Squish in the cream cheese until it feels like sugar cookie dough. Roll into bite size balls and freeze. Melt the white chocolate and dip the frozen oreo balls in the white chocolate. Melt the chocolate chips and put in a decorating bag with a straight tip and drizzle a fancy pattern. Freeze. Then eat a lot of them, until you're...
Sunday, November 9, 2008
I've seen it time and time again during my 10years online. Mothers bashing other moms because of what they create or not create in their kitchens. After all if it's not fresh, healthy, made from scratch and with tons of variety...You must not love your family very much. I know for myself I can even cause myself to fall into this trap. The media doesn't help either. How many commercials or...
Friday, November 7, 2008
It's snowy in my yard and I think that means I need Emma's oreo truffle recipe. And mom's fudge. and divinity. And Stefany's sausage crock pot dip, and lemon bread, the list goes on. and I should post the recipe for the bouche as well, which I will do soon. But I'm just sayin', since our holiday traditions tend to revolve around food...
Thursday, November 6, 2008
There's not a whole lot to this recipe- really its just a different way to serve spaghetti.Angel hair noodles1 egg1/4-1/2 cup parmesan cheeseyour favorite spaghetti saucecheese of some varietyBoil and drain the noodles. In a bowl, mix the noodles, parmesan cheese and the egg. Put this into a pie pan. Add your favorite sauce on top. Cover with cheese. Bake on 375 until the cheese is melty and golden brown. Cut like you would a pie and serve.This is one of Grandpa's favorites- I probably bring it...
The current Kitchen Challenge dared participants to create a full day of meals on $10 (for an average family) or $15 (for a 6+ people family). Full details on the challenge can be found here.We had some great submissions, and were delighted to have a few international entries! Here is the rundown of submissions:• Denise from *F*O*O*D*• Jodie from HomeSweetHome• Ranae at Cornbread and Cookies•...
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Thanksgiving is one of the most popular holidays in my family. I cook a ton of foods that most everybody likes, we eat way too much & we watch football all day on TV. This is the one meal of the year where I go out of my way to make sure that everyone gets several of their personal favorites, even when it means making more than one version of the same dish. This year I will plan to feed 25 peo...
From kraftfoods.com. This one is good. Obviously, you don't have to follow their name-brand suggestions.1 lb. lean ground beef1 large onion, chopped2 cups TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained, rinsed1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing2 Tbsp. TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Taco Seasoning Mix6 flour tortillas (8 inch)1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style Shredded Four CheeseMake ItPREHEAT oven to 400ºF. Brown meat...
Saturday, November 1, 2008
This is one I found online at southernfood.about.com. Its pretty good. I added meat (cubed ham), and it was yummy. Ingredients:30 to 32 ounces frozen shredded hash browns, thawed1 cup chopped onion, optional1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed nacho cheese soup, undiluted1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted8 ounces light sour cream6 tablespoons melted butterPreparation:Spray the crockery insert with nonstick cooking spray or lightly grease the inside surface. Combine the...
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
To read about the Kitchen Challenge, click here or here.I did this challenge on my personal blog, but did it again as the official LOK entry (yeah, I just wanted an excuse to do it again). We were cooking for a family of 11--3 adults, 4 older children, and 4 smaller children. Note, as always, I'm fudging the numbers on some of the ingredients on the upside (usually rounding up), because I want...
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
While poking around the internet for various things, I found this blog entry for homemade butter. Needless to say, after drooling profusely, I bookmarked it and have made it my life's goal (this week at least) to try to do this myself. Yum and yum.Of course, I thought it would be a nice gesture to share the link with all of you. Enjoy!Homemade Butter from Little House in the Subu...
Friday, October 24, 2008
Breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day, but most weekdays, at my house, it is very rushed or ignored all together. When my oldest two were small, I had a rule that they could not leave the house in the morning until they ate "something". Over the years I relaxed that rule & by the time the next two started school the "rule" was a distant memory.I've recently been trying...
Thursday, October 23, 2008
While I enjoy cooking and consider myself a good cook, I do not consider myself a gourmet or fancy cook. One of the things I want to learn in this life is how to decorate cakes. Even with my lack of ability I can turn out some cute cakes in my opinion. Sometimes things just take some creativity.For her fifth birthday a couple of years ago, my daughter Cara wanted a doughut cake. Um .. yeah....
Monday, October 20, 2008
Like most families, I am always in search of new, quick and easy recipes. I stumbled upon the recipe for taco cornbread pizza a couple of years ago, and just recently found it again when searching my hard drive. Essentially, it is taco pizza with a cornbread crust. This sounded interesting to me and certain worth a try. What I wasn't expecting was how really good it was. The cornbread makes...
Saturday, October 18, 2008
My four youngest kids all LOVE to help in the kitchen. They are 10, 8, 3 & 1. It can be hard to find things for the 3 yr old & the 1 yr old to do, but they enjoy helping so much that I'm always on the look out for simple tasks for them. The 3 yr old's favorite kitchen activity is stirring. She is actually pretty good at it. Yesterday I was making breakfast and needed to mix for an extended amo...
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
If there's nothing else a LOK mom has to learn...it's be to FLEXIBLE! There are just too many factors in how a day goes that can effect the outcome. Like Denise in her post here a meal plan always helps make meal prep easier. Yeah, unless you're me and here's why (semi cross posted on my food blog today) OK...I'm not a dummy...I know to take the meat out of the freezer WELL before you plan...
Christina/Mommy Scott asked what I do with the bacon and chicken when I batch cook. I started to write a response in the comments section but it was getting long. I decided to do short 2nd post about it.Bacon is such a pain to cook. I like to cook as much of it as I can while I'm making a mess. Now that I've found the joy of baking bacon I don't mind cooking it. It's still nice to have...
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Okay, here goes.1 can Campbell's golden mushroom soup1 can pineapple chunks (with juice)4 porkchops (or pieces of pork of some sort)chopped green pepperssoy sauce4 servings of cooked riceSo you brown the pork in a frying pan with a little bit of oil and soy sauce. Brown each side and then add the soup, pineapple and peppers. Simmer until the pork is cooked all the way through. Add soy sauce to taste. Serve over ri...
These were a huge success the other night at Grandpa Pratt's house. They went really fast and got all sorts of compliments, which makes me feel a little bad since they are the easiest thing on the planet. I got the recipe from my friend Ginger, and I have to give her the credit.1 can of pumpkin pie filling (the big can, from Libby's is what I prefer, but make sure it is pie filling, not just the canned pumpkin)1 Spice cake mix (whichever brand you like, although Duncan Hines is the kind with no...
Monday, October 13, 2008
My 13 year old son once said that leftovers are left over for a reason. Hardy-har-har ... He is such a funny kid. There are some leftovers that never seem to have a problem disappearing. Cold pizza moves real fast as does leftover stuffing. It is the other leftovers like bits of meat or vegetables that are not as good at the disappearing act.I have heard different ideas for giving leftovers...
Thursday, October 9, 2008
This is one of my all time favorite meals! It is from Taste of Home magazine. I like to serve it with spanish rice, refried beans, and a strawberry milkshake. Not that I always serve it that way but when I do, it makes us feel like we are eating in a restaurant. And all the kid love it!2 1/2 cups shredded chicken breast1 cup salsa1 small onion, chopped3/4 ground cumin1/2 tsp dried oregano6 large tortillas or 12 small tortillasshredded cheese1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth2 tsp chicken bouillon...
This something I created to go with the garlic lime chicken. They complement the chicken nicely. I don't have exact measurements, it depends on the crowd. It is one that is easy to make for any size.chopped medium red potatoes (scrubbed clean, peels on)olive oil/melted butterlemon juicesnipped fresh parsleysalt and pepperMix above ingredients together. Put it in one layer on a cookie sheet. Turn potatoes 1 during baking. Bake until tender. (I do it at the same time I am baking the chicken, so I...
This has become a fovorite at the Nelson house. I often times but the chicken when it is clearanced out. I then put the marinade in a ziploc bag with the chicken and stick it in the freezer. When we want a nice meal, I pull it out the night before and let it marinade and thaw in the refrigerator.1/2 cup lime juice1/4 cup cider vinegar3 tsps minced garlic2 tablespoons dried oregano1 tablespoon dried coriander2 tsp salt1 tsp paprikabone-in chicken (I like to use chicken breasts when on sale)1/4 cub...
I've recently started writing down a weekly menu. People have recommended this idea to me in the past as a way to save money, but I was resistant.When I did daycare in my home, I belonged to a food program that provided menus to use for my daycare kids. I HATED it. I did try to stick to them. I was religious about writing in my changes, but it was a total chore & often made doing my job more...
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Umm, so the story behind this should be self-explanatory, but in case you don't know some of the details, here you go. I learned the recipe in France, it is true, from real French people too! But I was terribe at it, and then one day a mission companion showed me a few tricks for making them succeed. She was from Sweden. I have been told that some of my tricks are cheating, but I have never had any complaints as to flavor or results, so I'll take the cheating! This makes a great conference breakfast!!!!...
So Jessica and I sat down today (well I suppose she was sitting, I don't really know. I was sprawled on the couch and in a different state) and wrote our menu through the end of the month. I thought I'd post it here in case anyone was looking for ideas. If there's something that intrigues you, let me know and I'll post the recipe.Okay, meal plan through the end of the month...This week:Tonight: Hawaiian Haystacks9th Thursday: French Dip and mixed veggies10th Friday: Grilled Cheese and Soup11th...
This is a favorite from my in-law's. 1 lb baconOnion6-8 potatoescarrots2 cans creamed corn1 can evaoprated milksalt and peppercheddar cheeseThis is all done in one pot. Fry bacon. Remove bacon and then saute the onion in bacon drippings. Add water, potatoes and carrots and cook until tender. Drain off water, if necessary. Add creamed corn and evaporated milk. Simmer until heated through. Top with cheese and crumbled bacon. You can use ham. Just saute the onion in butter instead of bacon...
I guess I'm revealing my total lack of cooking abilities on this blog. But, here goes another one that takes no talent whatsoever.At lunch: Dump some chicken in the crockpot and pour Italian dressing over it. If you want, cube up some cream cheese to make it a creamier sauce. Turn crockpot on. If you put in cream cheese, stir it occasionally.20 mins before meal: Dump rice in rice maker, add appropriate amount of water. Turn rice maker on.10 mins before meal: Shred chicken and stir it all...
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
This has been requested by others in the past, and I've never wanted to share it. But since you guys are family, I guess you can have it.Peel and cube enough potatoes to feed however many people you're trying to feed.Boil them with a clove of garlic.Put 1 stick of butter and 1 package of cream cheese in the bottom of the serving or mashing bowl.Drain the potatoes and dump them in the above bowl.Mash.Add a bunch of dollops of sour cream when the potatoes have reached your desired consistency.The...
We NEED this one on here:2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts5-6 medium potatoesa few carrotsChicken bullionBisquickmilkCube and cook breasts. Add water, bullion, and cubed potatoes. Boil until they are tender. (Not mashed potato tender, more firm than that). Add carrots, and boil a little longer. Follow the instructions on the bisquick box to add dumplings. (2 cups bisquick, 2/3 cup milk, mix and dropped into boiling soup.)You can easily make the soup the night before or earlier in the...
I tried this at an Enrichment meeting, but never have made it. I really liked it. You could probably add some corn to it, as well.1 1/2 cup cracked wheat or pearled barley (if the latter, reduce water by half)2 tsp. salt6 c. water1 1/2 lbs. ground beef1 onion, chopped, or 1/2 c. dry onions (throw the dry ones it in the above water)2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce1/2 c. sliced black olives8 oz. can tomatoes (do not drain)3/4 tsp. garlic powder or 1 clove fresh, chopped garlic1/4 c. water1/4 c. ketchupBring...
A previous Enrichment meeting can be thanked for this one.There are several ways to cook wheat. Here are three:1. In a pan, bring one part wheat and two parts water, with 1/2 tsp. salt, to a boil; cover, remove from heat. Let stand overnight (at least 10 hours).2. Put one part wheat and two parts water in a pan with 1/2 to 1 tsp. salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently for 4 to 6 hours or until tender.3. Combine one part wheat and two parts water with 1/2 to 1 tsp. salt in a crock-pot...
Monday, October 6, 2008
For MJ- this is a good one that uses mostly pantry items and is super easy.Throw the following into your crockpot:1 lb ground hamburger, cooked with onionsa few cans of tomato sauce (depends on how soupy you want it)a few cans of diced tomatoesa few cans of kidney beans, draineda can of corn, drained (optional)diced green peppersSeason with chili powder.I suppose if you know how to do the whole soak beans stuff, you could use dried beans, which would make this even more food storage-esh. You can...
As was discussed on the LOK Full House blog, we have been doing a little re-tooling of our bi-monthly challenge. It will now include general kitchen challenges, as well as cooking assignments. However, to help promote our new blog here at LOK, our first kitchen challenge will be a cooking one!This challenge was inspired by this blog posting at CookingWithAnne.com. Anne previously co-hosted...
Friday, October 3, 2008
Melissa requested this recipe. Although I do not have any exact measurements for it, I 'll try to post how I do it. It's based of a description Mom had of Grandma Earl's but I have tweaked it over the years. However it is similar to the one on the back of the ocean spray cranberry bag.Citrus Cranberry Relish(Jeff calls it relish as to destinguish it from a normal sauce or the stuff from a can.)1 bag of fresh cranberries (I sometimes buy them ahead and freeze the bag that works too!)1 cup of sugar1...
They finally took me out of music and called me to the Enrichment Committee. We had planned a small one where we would talk about food storage and we would swap easy recipes. I was going to demonstrate how to make homemade hot chocolate. Well, I got an email from the RS President today. She wants us to also include emergency preparedness, freezer meals and rotating food storage as well as how to cook with your food storage. So as it turns out, the Enrichment that I was planning for the end...
This is courtesy of my mother-in-law. Its really quite wonderful.Peach Pie2 c. flour1 c. butter or margarine1/2 c. powdered sugarMix and bake at 325 for 20 minutes1/2 c. sugar1/4 c. cornstarch1/4 t. saltMix together1 c. water 1/2 lemon juicePour water and lemon over above mixture and cook until thick. Add 1/2 c. sugar and yellow food coloring. Cook 1 minutes. Pour over peaches and into prepared crust.Great use of peaches that are on their way out. Mmmm....
Since I'm new, I'll start with an introduction. My name is Denise and I am a Mom with 6 kids. I've been married to my high school sweetheart for 22 years. Our oldest is 21, married with his own baby. Our kids still at home are 18, 10, 8, 3 and 1. I've always encouraged my kids to be individuals, but one of the unexpected side effects of that encouragement has been that I have very picky eaters....
Thursday, October 2, 2008
This is a creation made by Tom for last Thanksgiving. It has been done once, and only once, and without a recipe or writing things done. So, its more of a method than a recipe.The filling: He cooked down fresh raspberries, adding a little sugar. Then, he smashed them (or, as Jesse would say- smooshed them.) Mix in a can of lemon pie filling and heat that all up. Throw it in a crust, and top with meringue and bake. That's all I got for you all. He uses the meringue recipe in the classic red...
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Hi! I'm Kim, mom to 12 kids with 10 of them currently living at home. I love cooking and baking but having to do it EVERY day for this many people can squelch that love pretty quick. One of the things that saves my sanity when it comes to feeding my crew is batch cooking.Batch cooking doesn't take much more time to do then a single dish. Besides the ingredients, the only things required are...
Monday, September 29, 2008
Compromise.... some see it as a dirty word and it can be, but sometimes when it comes to cooking for a large brood and maintaining mom's sanity, it's an excellent word to contemplate.For several years now I've been very zealous about eating healthfully and trying to eat organic whenever possible. If you've ever tried this, you KNOW how expensive it can be in comparison to eating the...
Saturday, September 27, 2008
If you ask most large families what their biggest challenge is, most will say laundry. However, a fair number will say cooking. In fact, next to laundry, feeding their crew comes in second with most families. Cooking for a large family, which can be from anywhere from 6-15 people (or more) is something that can take time, as well as a bit of ingenuity. Particularly in this time when many...
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
2 sticks butter3/4 cup white sugar3/4 cup dark brown sugar2 eggs2 tsp vanilla1 tsp baking sodapinch of salt2 1/4 cup flour (plus probably another 1/4 cup)2 cups chocolate chipsYou know the drill.But if you are guaranteed to serve them hot, then decerase the white sugar to 1/2 cup and increase the brown sugar to a full cup. the extra molasses in the brown sugar will make the cookies harder when cool, but whne warm, it gives the cookie an extra carmel kick.And if you would like an amazing frosting...
Friday, August 15, 2008
This recipe is simple but delicious.Ingredients:2 red snapper (1½ lb each) *2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons white wine or dry sherry ½ teaspoon garlic½ teaspoon basil¼ teaspoon oregano6 carrots (peeled) 4 red potatoes 2 squash (scrubbed) 2 sweet peppers (seeded) 1 shallot or red onion (peeled)1 teaspoon rosemary salt and black pepper Preparation: 1st Step: Clean the inside and outside of the fish with lemon; rinse...
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Alright, here we go:Chicken Alfredoclove of garlic1 chicken breast4 oz cream cheese1/4 margarine1/4 half n halfparmesan cheesewhatever vegetables you like...I use a normandy blend (steam them)whatever pasta you have on hand (cook before serving...ha...ha...ha)sautee the garlic for just a minute or two. add the chicken breast. cook it. chunk it as you cook it. when its all cooked, add the margarine and cream cheese. simmer until they're mostly melted. add the half n half. keep cooking. when its mostly...
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
I miss cooking. I used to have weekly parties, very informal, in which everyone I new who had nothing else to do would show up at my place on a saturday night, because they knew that if they brough a random ingredient, I would add it to whatever meal I was cooking, and we would all end up with a gourmet, definitely better than any college kid ever eats, kind of a dinner. Then we would play a ridiculous party game and laugh until 2 am. The thing is, cooking is no fun if you don't have people to cook...
Monday, July 21, 2008
This dish is very tasty and my family always enjoys it.Ingredients:1 lb (½ kg) chicken breast½ lb(¼ kg) pasta noodles or thin spaghetti1 lemon or lime3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or sesame oil1 teaspoon fresh garlic or garlic powder1 red onion (sliced)1 cup chicken broth or water2 scallions (trimmed and sliced)2 sweet peppers (red and yellow)2 tomatoes2 carrots (peeled)A pinch of ginger (minced)1 tablespoon teriyaki or soy sauce½ teaspoon fresh basil (diced)½ teaspoon chili pepper (berbere)...
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Delicious side-dish.2 medium head cauliflowers4 eggs (optional)1½ cup milk or rice milk½ cup white all purpose flour1 cup vegetable oil2 garlic cloves (sliced)¼ teaspoon Salt¼ black pepperPreparation:1st Step: Cut the cauliflower into florets and discard the leaves; rinse with cold water;2nd Step: Boil water in a large pot; add salt and the cauliflowers; Cook it for two minutes and drain;3rd Step: Beat the eggs and milk very well; add a pinch of salt and the black pepper; slowly add the flour and...
Sunday, June 8, 2008
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Spicy, delicious and appetizing side-dish.Ingredients:2lb farmers cheese (unsalted)2 tablespoons clarified butter (Nitir Kebe) **2 teaspoons Mitimita (cayenne pepper) **¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (Korerima) *¼ teaspoon White pepperPreparation:1st Step: In a bowl, flake the cheese with forks;2nd Step: In small pot, on a lower heat, melt the butter; remove from heat; add Mitmita (cayenne pepper), cardamom, white pepper and garlic powder;3rd Step: Pour the melted spiced butter...
Friday, June 6, 2008
Ingredients:1 lb (½ kg) beef tenderloin/boneless sirloin1 onion (thinly sliced)½ tablespoon butter2 tomatoes (seeded, sliced)1 bunch rosemary or 2 teaspoons dry rosemary2 green onions/scallions (chopped)2 garlic cloves (mashed)½ teaspoon garlic powder2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil2 teaspoon red chili powder (Berbere)1 tablespoon sherry or red wine (optional)¼ teaspoon Italian seasonings1 hot green pepper (seeded and sliced)Salt and black pepper to taste Preparation:1st Step:...
Monday, June 2, 2008
Spiced Beef jerky (Quwanta) is served as snack or appetizer. It is my husband's favorite snack.Ingredients:5 lbs (2 kg) beef- top or bottom round2 tablespoon chili powder (berbere) or mild chili pepper paste (Awaze)3 tablespoons dry wine or sherry 1tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (Korerima)½ teaspoon black pepperA pinch of saltPreparation:1st Step: Remove fat; cut the meat in long strips with zigzag shapes;2nd Step: Mix chili pepper powder (berbere) or (Awaze), wine,...
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Simple and delicious fish salad.Ingredients:½ lb fresh salmon6 oz pasta (shells, rotini, penne, ziti)1½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil1 tablespoon scallion/green onions½ tablespoon white dry wine or vinaigrette1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoon low-fat sour cream½ teaspoon oregano or thyme1 teaspoon fresh parsley (minced)Salt and black pepper to tastePreparation:1st Step: Rinse the salmon fillet with lemon and cold water; pat dry with paper towel;2nd Step: Marinate the salmon...
Monday, May 12, 2008
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Injera is mostly a product of teff flour. However, it is also prepared mixing teff with other grains such as barley, wheat, sorghum or rice. Ingredients:4 lbs teff flour *1 lb barley flour1 teaspoon dried yeast1 cup self-rising flourwater (as required)Preparation:1st Step: Starter - mix the yeast with one cup of warm water; keep until rises; or use sourdough starter;2nd Step: Combine in a large container the teff and barley flour with cold water or mix lightly in a blender; 3rd Step: Add the starter...
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Tasty meal as breakfast or brunch with lighty toasted bread, fruit salad and coffee or tea.Ingredients:8 large eggs¼ shallot or red onion1 green onion/scallion1 tomato½ medium sweet red pepper (seeded)1 potato (peeled)1 carrot (peeled)1½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil½ tablespoon butter¼ cup milk¼ teaspoon black pepperSalt to tastePreparation1st Step: Clean and thinly chop all vegetables;2nd Step: Sauté the onion, scallion, potatoes, carrots with the oil until tender;3rd Step:...
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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My Ethiopian Cooking: Steak Tartar (Kitfo)Kitfo is one of the typical dishes of Ethiopian cooking. The main ingredients of Kitfo is beef, clarified butter and mitmita. Mitmita is a very spicy pepper powder which is made of cayenne-type tiny dark-orange chili peppers seasoned with spices such as cloves, cardamom seed and salt. Ingredients of the Steak Tartar (Kitfo):2 lb (1 kg) beef top round (freshly cut)6 teaspoons or more Mitmita *4 tablespoons purified/clarified butter (Nitir Kebe) **1 teaspoon...
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