I had a chance to explain to some of you, but not all of you. So here it goes.I gave you each a cookbook for Christmas. Nothing overly exciting, but we all love Taste of Home, right? Each of you got a different edition. I can't remember exactly who got what but I do know there was a diabetic, casserole, crockpot, shortcut, and penny pinching cookbooks. Your challenge is to simply use the cookbooks and post the recipe here. If you take the time to post a picture,...
Monday, December 27, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
This one's from my boss & his wife - we traded it for the sausage dip recipe. We'll be trying it out this Christmas and let you know how it goes. I called it Buffalo dip for two reasons: One is that the recipe looks like it probably comes out tasting a little like the buffalo sauce on spicy chicken fingers or wings (which my boss has ordered for lunch every time we've ever eaten out... for 11 years). The other is they are from Buffalo (MN, not NY)...2 (10 ounce) cans...
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Tom and I voted this a keeper. The kids scraped the breading off, and then voted it to be a keeper.Found here.1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs1/8 cup (1/2 ounce) grated Parmesan cheese1/8 cup finely chopped almonds1 tablespoon chopped parsley1/2 clove garlic, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon dried thymePinch of ground black pepper1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2" thickness and cut into 6 piecesSprig Italian parsley, for garnishInstructionsPreheat...
aka Mexican Wedding Cakes aka "Brushin' your teeth cakes"1 cup butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup confectioners' sugar (for rolling at the end)Cream butter ane vanilla. Mix sugar, flour, and walnuts in a seperate bowl. Combine the two together. Mix until it is no longer crumbly. Roll into 1 inch balls. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 12 mins. Remove and roll in sugar. Makes 36.Apparently these are very freezable,...
Friday, November 26, 2010
From the South Beach Diet Cookbook- This is much healthier than the normal version, and I think it tasted better. I think it could have used more seasoning in the sauce, but I put it down here like it is in the book.1/2 cup buttermilk1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs1/4 cup ground walnuts1 onion, cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices (onion rings)Preheat oven to 500. Mix bread crumbs and walnuts together. Dip rings in buttermilk first and then bread crumb mixture. Be careful not to keep liquids in the...
I realize all may not be fans of egg nog. I wasn't, until a pregnancy did that weird thing when it changes your taste for something. So, thanks to my second child, Tom now has to share the egg nog with me. His family all loves it, so this little invention I came up with for Thanksgiving was a huge hit. The egg nog flavor isn't too strong. I have a feeling this will make a repeat performance later this year.1 1/2 cup egg nog1/4 cup milk1 large package vanilla puddingMix together. Add in:1/2 bag toffee...
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Okay, this pregnancy, for some reason, I have developed an intense adverse reaction to anything chicken. So, please, please please- can we post some non chicken recipes? The challenge is that for every non-chicken recipe you post, you get a point. The person with the most points wins. Something cool. I'll send you a brownie mix or something. You have until September 30th at midnight. If you actually bring me something non-chicken, I'll give you 50 points...
Monday, August 23, 2010
When I worked in the CES office during college, there were a few weeks in the year that were absolute nightmares. The opening week of EFY registration, Education Week and the worst, Women's Conference. While Women's Conference is probably a very uplifting time for most women, my office dealt with the special needs women. Like the woman who was disappointed in President Hinckley's talk and demanded her money back because she didn't feel the spirit. Oi. Anyway, mint brownies...
Sunday, July 18, 2010
2/3 C Cocoa2/3 C Shortening, Melted (NOT NOT NOT butter flavored)4 Eggs2 C Sugar1 teaspoon Vanilla1 1/2 C flour1 teaspoon baking POWDER1 teaspoon Salt1 to 1 1/2 C minature marshmallows1 C Chopped nuts (optional)Mix Cocoa and melted shortening in bowl. In separate bowl beat eggs, sugar and vanilla. Add to cocoa mix. Add dry ingredients EXCLUDING marshmallows to cocoa mixture. Mix well. Stir in marshmallows. Pour into 9x13 pan and bake @ 350 for 25-35...
Saturday, July 10, 2010
I was partially inspired for this by one of the posts here, and by some recipes on all recipes. It is a combination of several recipes, but it was a hit.2-3 chicken breasts1 jar salsa (we used homemade)Dump in a crockpot together. You can put it on high if you want it done faster, or low if you want it done slower. I did it on low, and the chicken took 3-4 hours. When the chicken is done, shred it and stir.Either in the crockpot or on the stovetop (depending on how soon you are serving it), mix...
Friday, July 2, 2010
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Ingredients3 cups barley flour4 cups water1 cup milk3 tablespoons butter or olive oil2 tablespoons chili pepper (berebere) or (Awaze)¼ teaspoon salt Preparation1st Step: In a medium saucepan, bring to boil water, milk, 1 tablespoon of butter or oil and salt;2nd Step: Pour and set aside one cup of the boiling liquid for later use;3rd Step: Put the barley flour into the boiling liquid; with round spatula, stir continuously until no lumps (10 minutes);4th Step: Gradually pour the remaining liquid into...
Thursday, July 1, 2010
The other day, as I was reheating Sam's Club egg rolls, Tom said that it was too bad they couldn't be homemade. I said I could make them, but didn't, because this was easier. That led to a conversation where Tom first learned that, yes, egg rolls can be made at home.Which means, next time it was his night to pick dinner, homemade egg rolls were it. I didn't actually use much of a recipe. I just started dumping things together, and it turned out pretty good.Ingredients:egg rolls wrappers1 lb ground...
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Our family has committed to never ordering a pizza again. In fact, we want to make as much of our pizza as possible. So, today, we tried to make our own pizza sauce! It was fabulous. Way cheaper than buying a jar and it mixes up in a snap. It may be even faster than trying to open one of those stubborn jars. So here you go:1 can tomato sauce1 can tomato paste1 1/2 tbsp italian seasoning1/2 tsp sugar1 tsp paprika1 tablespoon garlic (we used the kind you get in...
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Mild Red Chili Pepper Powder (YeAwaze Duket) is one of the main ingredients of Ethiopian cooking.Ingredients: 10 lbs Hot long red chili peppers3 lbs Fresh cloves garlic2 lbs Ginger roots½ cup Sacred basil (besobla)½ cup Cardamom (korerima)*2 tablespoons Cloves3 tablespoons Cinnamon¼ cup Bishop weeds (netch azmud)*1 cup Shallot or red onion1½ cup SaltWater as requiredPreparation: 1st Step: Cut the peppers and remove all the seeds; keep the seeds aside if you wish to use the seeds for...
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Ingredients:2 cups cracked Corn2 tablespoon purified butter (NitirKebe)* or3 tablespoon olive oil1 medium shallot or red onion4 cups or more water½ cup milk (optional)¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon black pepper1/8 teaspoon turmeric powderSalt to tastePreparation:1st Step: Thinly chop the onion; in a medium pot saute the onion with one tablespoon of oil for 5 minutes or until tender; 2nd Step: To the saute onion add, 3 cups of water, milk, 1 tablespoon butter or 2 tablespoon oil, garlic, black...
Friday, June 11, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
My friend Analisa came over last week, and we made bread together. She has a great recipe that is super easy to make. Here it is:First, make a sponge out of3 1/2c. Wheat Flour (can also substitute 1/2c. of a grain mix for 1/2c. of this flour)2 1/2c. Water4tsp. Yeastby mixing together the ingredients in your mixer until everything is wet. I remove the paddle after mixing, and throw a tea towel over the bowl.Wait at least 20 minutes, but as long as 12 HOURS!! When you have a two-hour block of...
Monday, May 17, 2010
AUNT WINNIE'S RAISIN CAKE, from the 'Chez Burnham ' recipe book.PRIVATE *Aaron's Note: I found this in Grandpa's Journals, and thought it belonged here. (A favorite request on birthdays. The caramel icing was best - like candy. Her children would peel it off and save it to eat last.) Boil 2 c. raisins in two c. water. If not enough juice afterward, add water to make 2 cups. Let cool slightly. Add 1 c. shortening 2 c. sugar Stir in (sifted): 5 c. flour...
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Dallin copied this kind of wierd recipe off a cooking show, and wanted to try it. Then he mixed the batter while I was out getting cherry pie filling for it, without help, so I was doubly surprised when it turned out to be really good.Spread 12 ozs cherry pie filling in a buttered cast iron pan.Mix 2 eggs 1/4 c sugar1/2 c milk1 tsp vanilla1/2 c flourPour over cherries.Bake uncovered 30 min at 400...
Sunday, April 18, 2010
(by request)2 8-oz. packages cream cheese, softened (you can use light cream cheese)2 c. (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese3 Tbsp. finely chopped green onions1/4 c. finely chopped bell pepper (any color; I used red and orange mini peppers because I like the color and, well, I had some lying around the house that needed to be used!)2 tsp. seasoning salt1 small can crushed pineapple, drained very well (you may want to press in a fine-mesh strainer)1/2 c. pecan pieces, chopped (you can also use...
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
This recipe was adopted from a friend long time ago when I was in West Africa, where fish is fresh, straight from Atlantic Ocean.Ingredients: 4-6 lb Whole fish (Red Snapper, Bass or any firm meaty whole fish )¼ cup fresh lemon juice2 cloves garlic (diced)1 medium onion½ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon chili pepper powder (berbere)2 medium carrots1 stalk celery1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes1 leek2 medium potatoes2 medium bell peppers1 tomato1 tablespoon white wine3 tablespoons Vegetable or Olive oil½ tablespoon...
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
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Ethiopians bake many kinds of breads. This bread is my favorite one.Ingredients:3 lbs all purpose flour or Semolina½ oz or 1 tablespoon highly active dry yeast1 teaspoon baking powder½ cup vegetable oil or corn oil¼ teaspoon bishop weeds or ground coriander *2 tablespoon awaze (mild red pepper paste)¼ teaspoon garlic½ teaspoon black pepper¼ teaspoon cardamom (Korerima)*½ teaspoon saltWarm water (as required)Preparation:1st Step: Starter - Mix the yeast with one glass of warm water and wait until...
Monday, March 29, 2010
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Barley and Flax Besso is a kind of cereal which is perfect for breakfast or snack.Ingredients: 2 cups barley flour (Yebeso Duket)4 tablespoon flax seed powder2 tablespoons clarified butter (Nitir Kebe) or2 ½ tablespoons olive oil½ teaspoon Mitimita (cayenne-type hot pepper)*1 cup boiling water½ teaspoon cardamom (Korerima)*Salt (if needed) Preparation: 1st Step: Boil water, remove from heat, combine it with butter or oil, mitmita, cardamom, and salt;2nd Step: Place barley flour in bowl, gradually...
Saturday, March 27, 2010
So, even though we're back into our apartment now, we're still having some issues. Like, our oven only broils, and we're short one burner- which wouldn't be a big deal, except its the one big burner. Fortunately, we did get our crock pot replaced, so I've been doing a lot of experimenting with it.Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Add one chicken breast per person eating, or if you're being healthy and want to split the chicken breasts, you do math.Cover with one jar of salsa. ...
Friday, March 26, 2010
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YeAjja Qiniché is a breakfast meal easy to prepare and fulfilling.Ingredients:2 cups cracked oats2 tablespoon purified butter (NitirKebe)* or4 tablespoon olive oil2 cups or more water1½ cup milk (optional)¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon black pepper1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder2 tablespoon raisinsSalt to tastePreparation:1st Step: Rinse the cracked oats very well;2nd Step: in a medium cooking pot, boil water; add milk, 1 tablespoon butter or 2 tablespoon oil, garlic, black pepper, turmeric powder,...
Okay, we need more recipes.Here are the rules:1. One point per dessert recipe.2. Two points for non-dessert recipe.3. A bonus point per picture that YOU took. (So, make the recipe, take pictures along the way, like fancy cooking blogs do, and you can get a whole bunch of posts.)4. All recipes must be tried by you, and may not have been previously posted.5. You lose all points for that recipe if you don't label it.Contest ends Saturday, April 3oth at midnight.Winner will receive a prize, of some...
Thursday, March 25, 2010
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This simple vegetable side-dish is appetizing and nutritious. Ingredients:1 lb collard green2 teaspoons Mitmita *4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or1½ tablespoon purified/clarified butter (Nitir Kebe) **½ teaspoon cardamom powder (korerima) *½ teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic (diced)Salt and pepper to tasteWater as requiredPreparation:1st Step: Separate the leaves, cut and discard the end stems, wash well in cold water. Then finely chop the leaves. Soak it in cold water;2nd Step: Boil...
Monday, March 22, 2010
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Sardines Stew is my sister Haimi's favorite dish. Ingredients:12oz sardines (4 canned)1 cup shallot or red onions (finely chopped)1 ½ tablespoons hot red chili powder (berbere)2 tablespoon tomato sauce3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil4 garlic cloves (diced)¼ teaspoon ginger powder¼ teaspoon black pepper¼ teaspoon cardamom powder1½ cup waterSalt (if needed)Preparation:1st Step: Cook the onion with 1 tablespoon of oil and ½ cup of water (by gradually adding the water); stir and sauté continuously...
Friday, March 19, 2010
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Teff is tiny ancient grain grown in Ethiopia and Injera is mainly a product of Teff.Ingredients: 4 ½ lbs (2kg) Teff flour1 teaspoon dried yeastwater (as required) Preparation: 1st Step: Starter - mix the yeast with one cup of warm water; keep until rises; 2nd Step: Meantime, sift the Teff into a big bowl, mix it by hand with cold water, or blend it lightly in a food processor; add the starter and mix it well;3rd Step: Pour the dough in a medium tall container; add water generously; cover and set...
Thursday, March 18, 2010
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This is a yummy side-dish. It looks like soup and served with Injera cut in pieces. I always prepare it when I have a big gathering during Lent time.Ingredients:2 cups dried chickpeas1 cup onion (thinly chopped)1 cup vegetable or corn oil6 cloves garlic (diced) or 1 teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon cardamom powder (korerima) *¼ teaspoon turmeric *1 teaspoon yellow mustard or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger-root juice¼ teaspoon black pepper2 long hot green peppers, seeded and sliced6 cups of waterSalt...
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
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This is one of Ethiopian exotic dish. The literal meaning of Yeshinbra Assa is chickpeas fish but there is no fish inside the dish except the design which looks like fish. We prepare this dish, when we have a special occasion during Lent time. It is my mother's favorite dish.Ingredients4 cups spiced chickpeas flour4 cups red onions or shallots (thinly chopped)1 ½ cups hot red chili powder (berbere) *5 cups water or more2 cups vegetable or corn oil1 tablespoon fresh garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder1...
Saturday, March 13, 2010
I made these for Amy's crew, and I heard they were a hit. My kids love them, too. They are very freezable. Just cook them up, and toss them in the freezer, and they easily reheat in the oven. (Don't reheat them in the microwave, though. They are chewy and weird.) 1 1/2 cup warm water1 Tbsp sugar1 Tbsp yeast1/2 tsp salt3-4 1/2 cups flourCombine water, sugar, and yeast, and let stand about 10 mins. Mix in salt and 1 1/2 cups flour. Add flour gradually until it forms a sticky dough. (You want...
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The broad beans paste is an appetizing and appealing side-dish. In Ethiopia, broad beans are cooked in many ways. This is one of my favorite dishes.Ingredients:3 cups dried broad Beans* (baqueella)1 cup Sunflower seeds (Suff)4 tablespoons lemon juice)4 cloves garlic, crushed1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons olive oil5 cups or more waterPreparation:1st Step: Rinse the sunflower seeds with cold water; in a cooking pot, cover it in cold water; boil for 15 minutes or until soft; strain in colander, discard...
Friday, March 12, 2010
These are not that hard to make! I don't know why I don't make them more often. Makes about 10.2 Eggs1 C.Milk1 Tbsp Melted Butter1 C FlourPinch or two of salt Half fill muffin cups. Put them in a cold oven (I think this also works better if the eggs and milk are at room temperature. The idea is to raise the temp gradually). Start the oven going towards 450 degrees for 15 minutes, then another...
My own invention:1 Pork Tenderloin (remove silverskin and cut in to chunks)2 Tbsp Olive Oil 2 Tbsp ButterSalt PepperMelt the Butter and Olive oil together. Sprinkle salt and peper on the Pork Tenderloin pieces. Fry. You could stop here, and they would be tasty. But I used a Cast Iron Fry Pan because it could go straight from the stovetop to the oven: Add 1 can Chicken Broth4-5 Tbsp Ketchup Put it...
Sautee minced garlic in olive oil.Toss in a lightly chopped pile of spinach and some halved cherry tomatoes. Salt & Pepper.Add some pre-cooked spiral pasta, lightly salted. Sprinklie on Grated Parmesan and Asiago cheese. I think the basic idea came from Giada (Food Network) but I can't find it online. But it was very tasty, served as a side to broiled salm...
Monday, January 25, 2010
Disclaimer: This recipe is NOT edible. I will not be held responsible for any eating of it.I got this for Christmas from a friend, and it works really, really well. She made hers with Palmolive, and it's really sudsy. She said she normally uses Dawn, and it's better. When I make it, I will try using Dawn. 1/4 c vinegar2 tsp borax3 1/2 cups hot water20 drops of essential oil (lavendar, tea tree, lemon, peppermint)1/4 c dish soap (add last)Put it all in a spray bottle and shake. I use it in our...
Saturday, January 16, 2010
This one definitely does not meet Melissa's challenge. In fact, it is preparing fruits and veggies much like Aaron and Tom prefer to- coated in a thick layer of sugar.4-5 medium yams boiled and peeled4-5 Apples Peeled and slicedAlternate Yams and apples in casserole dish.Boil Together:1 c. white sugar2 c. water4 Tb. cornstarch1 tsp. saltAfter thickened add 1/4 c. marg./butterPour sauce over apples and yams and cook 1 hour at 350Add grated orange rind to sauce for flavor.Be sure not to overboil yams-mushy...
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
In our house they are times when I just can't make dinner. I try to keep easy to fix items in the cabinet or freezer for these nights & until recently I always felt guilty telling my husband & kids dinner was going to be Fend For Yourself. One day it suddenly hit me that Fend For Yourself night is actually a very good learning experience for my family. I'm not organized enough to actually...
Thursday, January 7, 2010
When the weather turns cold, everyone in my house seems to get cranky. Baking treats is one of my favorite ways to cure that crankiness (at least temporarily) and involving the kids in the actual making of the treats not only cuts down on their boredom, but is GREAT family time as well.When I first started baking with my kids, I found it easiest to stick to simple recipes or even boxed mixes....
Monday, January 4, 2010
Okay, so as most of you know, I'm cutting out refined sugar from my diet. Like totally. I will spare you the details, but even the smallest piece of sugary cereal makes me incredibly sick. I do okay with brown sugar, but no white sugar at all. Right now, I know there's probably more that I can't eat, but the only thing I've been able to pin down for sure is sugar.Having been raised in this family, I'm sure you can all see the problem this presents. So I need recipes that don't use sugar. Ready...
Friday, January 1, 2010
I made this last night, and Tom said it was better than the storebought ones he loves. I may try making lots next time, and freezing them. They were a hit, though. I got them from www.ourbestbites.com, which is my favorite cooking blog. They have recipes that taste good, and can be cooked by the normal person. Here's the link, because I'm lazy like that. (Actually, for some reason, I just haven't been able to copy and paste it here, and I don't have time to type it ou...
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