3 qts. popped popcorn1 c. brown sugar1 stick butter1/4 c. light Karo syrup1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. baking sodaCombine brown sugar, butter, Karo syrup, and salt in 4 cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until boiling, then boil 2 minutes. Stir in baking soda and stir well. Put popcorn in double paper grocery bag. Pour caramel mixture over corn and shake. Place closed bag back in microwave, rolled side down. Microwave on high 1 minute 20 seconds. Remove and shake. Microwave another...
Monday, February 23, 2009
Sunday, February 22, 2009
In the spirit of compliance with Comfort Foods Month, I submit the following. It has been perfected / adapted from a prominent cooking show. The principle upon which its goodness is founded is quite basic:Vegetables + Fat = Good Vegetables.Here goes:1/2 Package of Sliced Bacon, Chopped in 1" pieces1 Small OnionA bunch of Brussels SproutsHalf an 8 oz Pkg of Sour Cream (That would be, yes, about 4 oz).A handful of Bleu (or Blue or Blu or Blew, whatever) CheesePrep Brussels sprouts by trimming stem...
Saturday, February 21, 2009
In the spirit of the February doldrums, I hereby un-officially declare that March should be Comfort Food Month on prattfamilycooking. I recognize my inability to make it official since we all collaborate, but you can help me make it official by participating. You see, our posts have petered out since the holidays, and I really enjoy reading recipes. Especially recipes that are attached to memories. I would also like to encourage more photo posting, but perhaps that can be a theme for another...
Monday, February 16, 2009
I just recently found the blog Serious Eats. Very recently they had a discussion on what 20 dishes you need to know inorder to feed your family well for a month (figuring in eating out and pizza once a week). The discussion then came up, not to learn 20 dishes but to learn techniques which would open the door to lots of dishes. When I first saw the title I thought.... 20 dishes would be...
Saturday, February 14, 2009
3 pkg cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar3 eggs2 cups mini chocolate chips1 graham cracker crust- 9 ounces2 tablespoons whipping creamHeat oven to 450Beat cream cheese and sugar until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir in 1 2/3 cups mini chips. Pour into crust.Bake 10 minutes. Without opening oven door, reduce temperature to 250. Bake 30 minutes or just until set. Remove from oven to wire rack. Cool completely. Cover; refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.Place remaining 1/3...
Thursday, February 12, 2009
These are my favorite. Really simple, but really good.Hoagie buns (one for each person who's gonna be eating.)1/2 lb roast beef (this makes about 4 sandwiches, if you're stingy.)1/2 lb of some sort of white cheese (no I'm not racist. if you're feeling really gourmet, buy the deli havarti cheese for 8 bucks a pound)some butter1 packet au jus (we find this in the same aisle as the taco seasoning and all of those other little packets with the strange powders. (no thats not a drug reference, although...
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Anne Coleman is a professional blogger. She used to be among the ranks of forum hosts and household bloggers here at Lots of Kids, until she made the difficult decision to leave and focus on her family and professional career. You'll see her main blog linked in our sidebar. It's full of frugal and yummy eats for families of any size.Anne was recently featured in a newspaper article and was...
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Large Can of Canned Chicken BrothPackage of Hormel Sliced PepperoniCan of diced tomatoes (or - spicy version - can of diced tomatoes with green chiles)Small Chopped Onion (or 1c rehydrated food storage onions)Chopped CelerySeason to taste (Basil, Black Pepper)Macaroni NoodlesDirections: Sautee Onions and Celery in Olive Oil. Dump other stuff in. Simmer.Variation: Substitute white northern beans for the macaroni. It's actually better and healthier this way, but prepping white northern beans from...
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