Caramel Apple Pie Crumble
Crust:
1 1/4c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c shortening
1 TBS Butter
1/4 c ice water
Combined flour and salt, cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. Pour in ice water, a little at a time. Using your hands mix together. The less you play with it the better. Refrigerate for 1/2 hour, then roll out on flour surface, to fit 9 inch pie pan.
Filling:
6 cups peeled, sliced Granny Smith apples
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. homemade caramel (recipe below)
Combined all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Pour into pie crust.
Topping:
3/4 c flour
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c sugar
1/2 c quick oats
1/2 butter
Mix all together and pour on top of apples.
Bake at 450 for 15 min then reduce heat to 350 for 50 min
After you bring it out of the oven drizzle some of the remaining caramel on top.
Caramel:
2 c brown sugar
1 c light corn syrup
1/2 c butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Bring brown sugar and corn syrup to a boil over medium heat, then add butter and bring to another boil, cook over medium heat until soft ball stage (240 degrees). Once there remove from burner and add can of condensed milk. Stir until it is all mix together, it will turn a light caramel color.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Hot Dog is King
Andy and I went to this great little restaurant in Orem last night named Hot Dog King. Wow let me tell you how good it was! When we first walked in, we were very nervous. The place was empty, there was this man with a Spanish accent who greeted us, and it's kinda in a off part of town. I don't mean that in a bad way, but off state street just as your leaving Orem and going into Provo. The owner was this cute little man named Charlie, he was very friendly and had great suggestions. They have a very wide variety of Dogs.
We got the:
We got the:
The Philadelphia Splitter 'Pastrami & Cream Cheese' Dog
Built with a Premium Spicy Beef Frank Stuffed with Cream Cheese. Dressed with Deli Pastrami, Fresh Tomatoes, House Sauteed Onions, Bacon Strips, topped with Pale Mustard. Very-Very Recommended!The '3-Peppers' Hot Chili Dog (Mexico)
Built with a Smoked Sausage dressed with Seasoned Ground Beef with Jalapeño Peppers, Bell Peppers, Serrano Peppers, Salsa Verde, Chipotle, Cheddar Cheese, and Cool Sour Cream on a Hoagie bun. So Delicious!And of course...
The Chicago Dog
Built with a premium All Beef Frank (Spicy or Original). A traditional Chicago Hotdog which is still our most popular dog. Dressed with Fresh tomatoes, Fresh Onions, Chicago Style Green Relish, Kosher Dill Spear, Pale Mustard, Cucumbers, Serrano Peppers and Celery Salt. Traditionally Served on a Poppy Seed bun. Our #1 Dog!Thats right 3 hot dogs for 2 of us. We couldn't make up our minds.
They were all amazing!!! Each one was so big and very filling. If you like Hot Dogs of any kind, go check out Hot Dog king. I'm kinda craving one right now. Can't wait to try more!
Let me know if you go or if you have been!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Hot Chocolate
I've always heard of people making their own Hot Chocolate, but have never done it myself. Well I recently bought a new can of HERSHEY'S COCOA and there is a Hot Chocolate recipes on the side, so I tried it.
These are the reactions I got...
...I think they liked it.
We added some marshmellows, that is what put a smile on there face!
Delicious
Favorite Hot Cocoa
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
dash of salt
1/3 cup hot water
4 cups milk
3/4 tsp. vanilla
Mix sugar, cocoa, and salt in a saucepan, stir in water, cook stir over medium heat until mixture boils, boil and stir for 2 min. stir in milk and heat. DO NOT BOIL. Remove from heat and add Vanilla.
That easy! Enjoy!
These are the reactions I got...
We added some marshmellows, that is what put a smile on there face!
Delicious
Favorite Hot Cocoa
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
dash of salt
1/3 cup hot water
4 cups milk
3/4 tsp. vanilla
Mix sugar, cocoa, and salt in a saucepan, stir in water, cook stir over medium heat until mixture boils, boil and stir for 2 min. stir in milk and heat. DO NOT BOIL. Remove from heat and add Vanilla.
That easy! Enjoy!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Chocolate Candy Bar Salad
What to do with all those candy bars left over from Halloween? Or maybe your kids go to many? Turn them into a Salad!
I choose to use Snickers, Twix, and Milky Way. You could also try Almond Joy, Kit Kat, Hershey's chocolate, Reese's.
Doesn't that look amazing!!! Milky Way cut in half. Cut the candy bars in half then in thirds. I like big chunks, if you want smaller pieces, cut in 1/4.
After all the candy bars are cut up, start cutting the apples. I used honey crisp and fuji, just because that is what I had. Granny Smith are the best, or another tart apple.
Mix Apples, candy bars, and whipped cream and you have the most delicious salad!!!
Chocolate Candy Bar Salad
3- 4 apples
A bunch of candy bars
Whipped Cream or cool whip
It all depends on how much of what you want in to salad. I did about 50/50. 50% apples 50% chocolate bar.
Enjoy!
I choose to use Snickers, Twix, and Milky Way. You could also try Almond Joy, Kit Kat, Hershey's chocolate, Reese's.
Doesn't that look amazing!!! Milky Way cut in half. Cut the candy bars in half then in thirds. I like big chunks, if you want smaller pieces, cut in 1/4.
Mix Apples, candy bars, and whipped cream and you have the most delicious salad!!!
Chocolate Candy Bar Salad
3- 4 apples
A bunch of candy bars
Whipped Cream or cool whip
It all depends on how much of what you want in to salad. I did about 50/50. 50% apples 50% chocolate bar.
Enjoy!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Baked Potatoes
Ahhhh, who doesn't love a good baked potato? Load it up with your favorite toppings and yummmm. Butter, cheese, bacon, ham, sour cream, ranch, chili, salt and pepper. Just to name a few. I enjoy mine with a crispy outside. Have you guys ever opened up a potato after it cooked in foil, and it's just soggy and kinda gross? Here is something you can try to make them nice and crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.
Preheat oven to 425. Line the bottom rack of your oven with foil. Wash and dry your Potato, next poke some holes in it. Not too big, use a fork or knife. Rub some olive oil and salt over the outside of the potatoes. Place the potatoes on the top rack. Any oil that drips off will fall onto the foil below. Cook for about 60-90 mins depending on the size of potato. Squeeze it with a hot pad, if it feels soft then its done. Add your favorite toppings and Enjoy!
Olive oil and salt ( I use kosher salt, it's bigger and has a better taste)
Enjoy!!!
Preheat oven to 425. Line the bottom rack of your oven with foil. Wash and dry your Potato, next poke some holes in it. Not too big, use a fork or knife. Rub some olive oil and salt over the outside of the potatoes. Place the potatoes on the top rack. Any oil that drips off will fall onto the foil below. Cook for about 60-90 mins depending on the size of potato. Squeeze it with a hot pad, if it feels soft then its done. Add your favorite toppings and Enjoy!
Monday, September 20, 2010
The Real Neiman Marcus Cookie
I'm sure a lot of you have gotten that e-mail that has been going around about a lady you ate at Neiman Marcus and ask for the chocolate chip cookie recipe and she ended up being charged a lot of money for the recipe without even knowing. It's been going around for quite a few years now, My husband being the curious kind want to find out if it was really true or not so he checked it out on SNOPES. Turns out the story is NOT TRUE. The Neiman Marcus CCC recipe doesn't even have oatmeal in it. How do I know this? I got the REAL recipe right off their website. Thats right Neman Marcus is giving their CCC recipe out for FREE. I tried it, and LOVE it. One of the best, so here it is! One thing I do change, instead of coffee, I used hot chocolate. Enjoy!
Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie
Yields about 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
½ cup (one stick) butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (I use Milk Chocolate, but I think both would be great, mixed)
1 ½ teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder ( I used Hot Chocolate)
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 300°F.
Place the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in the work bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds, until the mixture is fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla for 30 seconds longer, until well combined.
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the mixer, while beating on slow speed. Beat for about 15 seconds, stir in the chocolate chips and espresso powder, and mix for 15 seconds longer.
Prepare a cookie sheet with about 2 tablespoons of shortening (or use a non-stick spray). Using a 1-ounce scoop, or using a 2 tablespoon measure, drop the cookie dough onto the cookie sheet in dollops about 3 inches apart. Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into 2-inch circles; there should be room on the sheet of six or eight cookies at a time. Transfer to the oven in batches and bake for about 20 minutes or until the cookies are nicely browned around the edges. Bake for a little longer for crispier cookies.
Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie
Yields about 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
½ cup (one stick) butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (I use Milk Chocolate, but I think both would be great, mixed)
1 ½ teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder ( I used Hot Chocolate)
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 300°F.
Place the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in the work bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds, until the mixture is fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla for 30 seconds longer, until well combined.
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the mixer, while beating on slow speed. Beat for about 15 seconds, stir in the chocolate chips and espresso powder, and mix for 15 seconds longer.
Prepare a cookie sheet with about 2 tablespoons of shortening (or use a non-stick spray). Using a 1-ounce scoop, or using a 2 tablespoon measure, drop the cookie dough onto the cookie sheet in dollops about 3 inches apart. Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into 2-inch circles; there should be room on the sheet of six or eight cookies at a time. Transfer to the oven in batches and bake for about 20 minutes or until the cookies are nicely browned around the edges. Bake for a little longer for crispier cookies.
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Sunday, September 12, 2010
Coconut Lime Cheesecake
Ummm I think the name says it all. We just had this for dessert tonight, after watching the Bronco game. It kind of made up for the fact that the Bronco's lost. Everyone enjoyed a slice and it was fun to make. I love when something you spend a lot of time on really pays off, and this was one of those. Enjoy!!!
Coconut Lime Cheesecake
Recipe by Our Best Bites
Crust:
2 C graham cracker crumbs
1/2 C sweetened flaked coconut
2 Tbs sugar
6 Tbs butter, melted
Cheesecake:
3 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
1 C sugar
3 eggs at room temperature
2 Tbs lime zest
1/2 C fresh lime juice (about 4-5 medium limes)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
1 C heavy whipping cream
1/2 C powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2-2 tsp coconut extract
1/3 C sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover the bottom of a 9 inch spring-form pan with a double layer of foil. Set aside.
Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 C coconut, and melted butter and mix well. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan and about 1" up the sides. Place pan in oven and bake for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside until ready to use.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add vanilla, lime zest, and lime juice and beat to combine. Pour batter into prepared crust. Place spring-form pan into a larger pan, such as a roasting pan and place in center rack in the oven. Carefully pour hot water into the larger pan until it reaches about half way up the spring form pan. Bake cheesecake for 75-85 minutes or until center is set and the edges just barely begin to brown. Leave cheesecake in oven, but turn heat off and crack oven door. Let sit for 30 minutes and then remove and cool completely on a rack. When cool to room temp, cover with plastic wrap and chill.Make sure it chills completely, mine was still a little warm when we ate it and it would have been a lot better if it was chilled completely.
When ready to serve, place cheesecake on serving dish. Beat whipping cream until soft peaks form and then add powdered sugars and extracts.(Make sure you use coconut extract, I was going to leave it out because I didn't have any. But found some from my neighbor. I'm glad I did because it made a huge difference.) Beat until medium peaks form. Spread whipping cream evenly over cheesecake and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Garnish with sliced limes if desired. Slice and serve.
Coconut Lime Cheesecake
Recipe by Our Best Bites
Crust:
2 C graham cracker crumbs
1/2 C sweetened flaked coconut
2 Tbs sugar
6 Tbs butter, melted
Cheesecake:
3 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
1 C sugar
3 eggs at room temperature
2 Tbs lime zest
1/2 C fresh lime juice (about 4-5 medium limes)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
1 C heavy whipping cream
1/2 C powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2-2 tsp coconut extract
1/3 C sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover the bottom of a 9 inch spring-form pan with a double layer of foil. Set aside.
Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 C coconut, and melted butter and mix well. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan and about 1" up the sides. Place pan in oven and bake for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside until ready to use.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add vanilla, lime zest, and lime juice and beat to combine. Pour batter into prepared crust. Place spring-form pan into a larger pan, such as a roasting pan and place in center rack in the oven. Carefully pour hot water into the larger pan until it reaches about half way up the spring form pan. Bake cheesecake for 75-85 minutes or until center is set and the edges just barely begin to brown. Leave cheesecake in oven, but turn heat off and crack oven door. Let sit for 30 minutes and then remove and cool completely on a rack. When cool to room temp, cover with plastic wrap and chill.Make sure it chills completely, mine was still a little warm when we ate it and it would have been a lot better if it was chilled completely.
When ready to serve, place cheesecake on serving dish. Beat whipping cream until soft peaks form and then add powdered sugars and extracts.(Make sure you use coconut extract, I was going to leave it out because I didn't have any. But found some from my neighbor. I'm glad I did because it made a huge difference.) Beat until medium peaks form. Spread whipping cream evenly over cheesecake and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Garnish with sliced limes if desired. Slice and serve.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Cherry Dream
Sorry It's been so long since I've last updated. I'm still cooking, still finding new recipes, and I have lots of new ones to share that I know you will Enjoy. So keep checking back for new recipes.
Cherry Dream Dessert
Crust:
1 package of Shortbread Pecan Cookies, crushed
1 stick of butter, melted
Mix together, press to the bottom of 9x13 pan, bake for 18 min at 350.
Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, soften
2 cups powdered sugar
1 pint heavy whipping cream
Beat the cream cheese until smooth, add powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream, whip with whipping attachment until stiff. Put on crust once the crust is cooled.
Topping:
1 big can Cherry Pie filling
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. almond extract
Mix together and spread over the top of filling. Let is set up in the fridge for about an hour then Enjoy!!
Sorry I only have one picture, I had more but somehow that got lost.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Strogonoff
There are lots of different ways to make Strogonoff. Mine is simple and to the point, but that means it is in no way health. It is good though.
Stroganoff:
1 pound Ground Beef
1/2 an onion chopped
1 -can Cream of Chicken Soup
1- 8 oz container of Sour Cream
A couple dashes of Worshire Sauce (remember you can always add, but you can't take away, get it to the taste you like)
Cook ground beef and onion, season with a little salt, pepper, and garlic. Add in Cream of Chicken, sour cream, and worshire sauce. Depending on the consistency you like add a little milk. If you are serving it over rice or potatoes, I would make it a little runny. If you are serving it over bread with melted cheese on top, I would keep it thick. But, if you need it to go a long way, then add some milk!
Stroganoff Sandwich:
Stroganoff recipe (above)
Loaf of french bread
Cheddar or Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
sliced green pepper (optional)
sliced tomato (optional)
Cut french bread in half length wise. Spread Stroganoff on both sides, top with cheese, green pepper, tomato. Bake at 425 until cheese is melted. Enjoy!!
Again sorry about the blurry picture. This last time I made it, I cut the bread a little different, so I had individual slices. It works both ways.
sliced green pepper (optional)
sliced tomato (optional)
Cut french bread in half length wise. Spread Stroganoff on both sides, top with cheese, green pepper, tomato. Bake at 425 until cheese is melted. Enjoy!!
Fried Ice Cream with Hot Fudge Sauce
I made this for Cinco de Mayo. I wish I would of gotten it up sooner, but Andy went out of town and took the camera, which means he took the memory card. This recipe is so easy and good for large groups of people.
Fried Ice Cream
4 C Corn Flakes crushed to 2 cups
1 C Coconut
2/3 C Sugar
1 cube Butter
Vanilla Ice Cream (softened)
Mix top 4 ingredients together and put half the mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Spread Ice cream on top, then cover the Ice cream with the rest of the Corn Flake mixture. Freeze for a couple hours. I served mine with hot fudge and fresh strawberries. It is AMAZING! Enjoy
Hot Fudge Sauce
1/2 C butter
1 Can sweetened condensed milk
1- 1oz square unsweetened chocolate
1 t. vanilla
Melt butter in a sauce pan, add milk and chocolate. Stir until it is all combined and is about to boil, DON"T LET IT BOIL. Add vanilla after you take it off the burner. Let it cool a little so it can thicken. Enjoy!
Sorry again I don't know what is on my camera in these pictures. It really is good I promise.
Fried Ice Cream
4 C Corn Flakes crushed to 2 cups
1 C Coconut
2/3 C Sugar
1 cube Butter
Vanilla Ice Cream (softened)
Mix top 4 ingredients together and put half the mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Spread Ice cream on top, then cover the Ice cream with the rest of the Corn Flake mixture. Freeze for a couple hours. I served mine with hot fudge and fresh strawberries. It is AMAZING! Enjoy
Hot Fudge Sauce
1/2 C butter
1 Can sweetened condensed milk
1- 1oz square unsweetened chocolate
1 t. vanilla
Melt butter in a sauce pan, add milk and chocolate. Stir until it is all combined and is about to boil, DON"T LET IT BOIL. Add vanilla after you take it off the burner. Let it cool a little so it can thicken. Enjoy!
Monday, May 17, 2010
Breakfast Bake
I just found this one at one of my recipe groups. I DO NOT like breakfast casseroles. They are usually soggy, the texture is weird, or they are just plain gross, but I found one that I like, not like, LOVE. I made this one morning and took some to my neighbors, everyone loved it. I was so glad because your never know with casseroles, better yet breakfast ones.
Breakfast Bake
1 package of crescent rolls.
1 pkg (8 oz) ham chopped
6 eggs
1/2 cups milk
1/2 tsp pepper
1 C cheddar cheese
1 C mozzarella cheese
Heat oven to 350. Unroll dough in 9x13 pan and press to cover the bottom. Make sure there are no holes or seams. Sprinkle ham on top. Beat eggs, milk, and pepper with whisk until blended, pour over ham. top with cheeses and bake for 25- 30 min.
The night before I put the crescent rolls and ham in the dish, mixed the eggs and milk, and had the cheese shredded. Then in the morning I just poured the eggs mixture in and topped with cheese. Super easy and good! Enjoy!
Sorry I have some nastiness on my camera.
Breakfast Bake
1 package of crescent rolls.
1 pkg (8 oz) ham chopped
6 eggs
1/2 cups milk
1/2 tsp pepper
1 C cheddar cheese
1 C mozzarella cheese
Heat oven to 350. Unroll dough in 9x13 pan and press to cover the bottom. Make sure there are no holes or seams. Sprinkle ham on top. Beat eggs, milk, and pepper with whisk until blended, pour over ham. top with cheeses and bake for 25- 30 min.
The night before I put the crescent rolls and ham in the dish, mixed the eggs and milk, and had the cheese shredded. Then in the morning I just poured the eggs mixture in and topped with cheese. Super easy and good! Enjoy!
Cinnamon Rolls
That's right ***** I have my own recipe for Cinnamon Rolls. Andy helped me, and we are always improving it. But this is where it is at right now. Enjoy!
Audrey's Cinnamon Rolls
2 cups warm water
2/3 cups white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons yeast
Mix the water and sugar together until the sugar dissolves, add yeast and let it set until yeast turns to a creamy foam. About 5-10 min
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 cups flour
Add salt and vegetable oil. Mix in 1 cup of flour at a time and knead until it is all mixed together. Sometimes I use 1/2 cup more flour, depending on the dough.
Put dough in bowl and cover with warm damp cloth and let it rise for 1-2 hours.
Filling:
2 cups brown sugar
4 T ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened
Roll into a rectangle. Try to get it as thin as possible, but NOT so you can see threw it. Doesn't have to be perfect. Spread 1/2 cup butter all over dough, leave a little edge on the outside so it will stick when you roll it up. Then sprinkle the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture all over, to the edges. Kinda pat it down into the butter. Roll up dough from the longest side. When you get towards the end brush the edge with some water so it won't unroll. Get a piece and string and cut the roll in half. Keep doing that with each half, until you get the size of roll you want. I usually do 1 inch in width. Place them in a cookie sheet, with only a 1/4 inch between them. Let them rise until they double in size. Min. an hour, I usually let them rise about 2. Put them in the oven, then turn it on to 350 for about 20 min, until the edges get a little brown.
Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix this all together and spread over rolls.
Audrey's Cinnamon Rolls
2 cups warm water
2/3 cups white sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons yeast
Mix the water and sugar together until the sugar dissolves, add yeast and let it set until yeast turns to a creamy foam. About 5-10 min
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
6 cups flour
Add salt and vegetable oil. Mix in 1 cup of flour at a time and knead until it is all mixed together. Sometimes I use 1/2 cup more flour, depending on the dough.
Put dough in bowl and cover with warm damp cloth and let it rise for 1-2 hours.
Filling:
2 cups brown sugar
4 T ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened
Roll into a rectangle. Try to get it as thin as possible, but NOT so you can see threw it. Doesn't have to be perfect. Spread 1/2 cup butter all over dough, leave a little edge on the outside so it will stick when you roll it up. Then sprinkle the brown sugar/cinnamon mixture all over, to the edges. Kinda pat it down into the butter. Roll up dough from the longest side. When you get towards the end brush the edge with some water so it won't unroll. Get a piece and string and cut the roll in half. Keep doing that with each half, until you get the size of roll you want. I usually do 1 inch in width. Place them in a cookie sheet, with only a 1/4 inch between them. Let them rise until they double in size. Min. an hour, I usually let them rise about 2. Put them in the oven, then turn it on to 350 for about 20 min, until the edges get a little brown.
Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix this all together and spread over rolls.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Ritz Chicken
Andy is out of town with our camera right now, so I will post the pictures when I get it back. This is the perfect meal to make when you are taking someone dinner. I usually serve it with rice, rolls, and some green vegetable (broccoli, green beans, asparagus). This recipe is usually called Poppy Seed Chicken, but I don't ever use Poppy Seeds so I call it Ritz Chicken.
Ritz Chicken:
3 cooked chicken breast (cubed or shredded)
8 oz sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 sleeve of Ritz crackers (crushed)
1/4 C melted butter
Heat oven to 375. Mix chicken, sour cream, and cream of chicken and put in 9x9 pan. Pour melted butter over crushed Ritz crackers and put on top of chicken mixture. Bake for 30 min or until it starts to bubble. I serve it over rice. Enjoy!
Ritz Chicken:
3 cooked chicken breast (cubed or shredded)
8 oz sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 sleeve of Ritz crackers (crushed)
1/4 C melted butter
Heat oven to 375. Mix chicken, sour cream, and cream of chicken and put in 9x9 pan. Pour melted butter over crushed Ritz crackers and put on top of chicken mixture. Bake for 30 min or until it starts to bubble. I serve it over rice. Enjoy!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Fruit Pizza
Who doesn't love Fruit Pizza. It's pizza for dessert, The best.
Fruit Pizza
Crust:
Your favorite sugar cookie
( I just use box kind, all you have to add is eggs and butter)
Filling:
8oz cream cheese soften
1/4 cup butter soften
1 pint whipping cream
1 t vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar
Cream together cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. Make sure there are no lumps. Add in the whipping cream and vanilla and whip on high until it turns into whip cream. Make sure you scrap the edges of the bowl to get the cream cheese and butter whipped in to. Spread over cookie crust once it's cooled.
Fruit Topping:
Strawberries
Kiwi
Banana
Pineapple
Mandrin oranges
Rasberries
Blueberries
Pretty much any fruit you want just cut it up and put it on top.
Enjoy!
Fruit Pizza
Crust:
Your favorite sugar cookie
( I just use box kind, all you have to add is eggs and butter)
Filling:
8oz cream cheese soften
1/4 cup butter soften
1 pint whipping cream
1 t vanilla
1 cup powdered sugar
Cream together cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. Make sure there are no lumps. Add in the whipping cream and vanilla and whip on high until it turns into whip cream. Make sure you scrap the edges of the bowl to get the cream cheese and butter whipped in to. Spread over cookie crust once it's cooled.
Fruit Topping:
Strawberries
Kiwi
Banana
Pineapple
Mandrin oranges
Rasberries
Blueberries
Pretty much any fruit you want just cut it up and put it on top.
Enjoy!
Creamy Chicken Taquitos
Creamy Chicken Taquitos
1/3 C (3 oz) cream cheese
1/4 C green salsa
1T fresh lime juice
1/2 t cumin
1 t chili powder
1/2 t onion powder
1/4 t granulated garlic, or garlic powder
3 T chopped cilantro
2 T sliced green onions
2 C shredded cooked chicken
1 C grated pepperjack cheese
flour tortillias
kosher salt
cooking spray
Heat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray. Heat cream cheese in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds so it's soft and easy to stir. Add green salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, onion powder and granulated garlic. Stir to combine and then add cilantro and green onions. Add chicken and cheese and combine well. Put about 1/8 c of the mixture on lower 1/3 of the tortilla about 1/2 inch from the edge. Roll it as tight as you can. You can even tuck the ends in if you want. I tucked one end in and left the other end open2
Mexican Rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can of stewed Tomatoes
1 can chicken broth
Cook rice in oil until it starts to brown, add onion, cumin, and garlic salt. Once onions are tender add tomatoes and chicken broth bring to boil, reduce heat to low and cover for 30 min.
Guacamole
2 Ripe Avocados
6 T salsa
1/2 t salt and garlic salt
1/4 t Lime juice
Mix all together and enjoy!!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Coconut Chicken with Pina Colada dipping sauce
Got this recipe from Our Best Bites. My friend Jules tried it first (I usually let her try things first, she is just more on top of things then I am). Plus she found this recipe for Red Lobsters Pina Colada dipping sauce. You can do this with either chicken or shrimp. I'm not a big fan of shrimp so I prefer chicken.
Coconut Chicken
12 chicken tenders (ya know, more or less...)
1-2 eggs (start with one and crack another if it runs out)
1/2 C flour
1 C sweetened coconut flakes
1 C panko bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp table salt
3/4 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (you can leave this out if you want to skip the spice for the kiddos)
preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Chop the coconut into smaller pieces. Mix with Panko Bread crumbs and also add the garlic powder, salt, curry powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. (I used chiplote chile pepper instead).
Put everything into there dishes, Bread crumb mixture, egg (beated a little), and flour. Dip the chicken first in the flour, egg, then bread crumb mixture. Repeat this with all your pieces of chicken. I would do atleast 3 pieces at a time, just so you don't have to keep washing your hands, or use one hand for flour and egg and the other for the bread crumbs. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 20 min. You could dip them in Ranch, Sweet and Sour sauce, or in the Pina Colada Sauce. Enjoy!
Red Lobster Pina Colada Dipping Sauce
1 cup Pina Colada Mix or Coconut Milk
1/4 cup Water
2 tablespoons Crushed Pineapple (drained)
1 tablespoon Sweetened Coconut Flakes plus
1 teaspoon Sweetened Coconut Flakes
3 tablespoons Powdered Sugar plus
1 teaspoon Powdered Sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon Corn Starch
3 teaspoons Cold Water
Mix Pina Colada Mix, water,crushed pineapple, coconut, and powdered sugar in a sauce pan. Heat on medium low temperature until sauce begins to simmer, stirring frequently. Let mixture simmer slowly 10 - 12 minutes. Mix corn starch and water together, add to sauce and blend well. Let mixture simmer for 3 - 5 minutes longer while stirring during and after adding cornstarch. Remove from heat and bring to room temperature. Sauce is served at room temperature. Enjoy!
Coconut Chicken
12 chicken tenders (ya know, more or less...)
1-2 eggs (start with one and crack another if it runs out)
1/2 C flour
1 C sweetened coconut flakes
1 C panko bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp table salt
3/4 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (you can leave this out if you want to skip the spice for the kiddos)
preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Chop the coconut into smaller pieces. Mix with Panko Bread crumbs and also add the garlic powder, salt, curry powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. (I used chiplote chile pepper instead).
Red Lobster Pina Colada Dipping Sauce
1 cup Pina Colada Mix or Coconut Milk
1/4 cup Water
2 tablespoons Crushed Pineapple (drained)
1 tablespoon Sweetened Coconut Flakes plus
1 teaspoon Sweetened Coconut Flakes
3 tablespoons Powdered Sugar plus
1 teaspoon Powdered Sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon Corn Starch
3 teaspoons Cold Water
Mix Pina Colada Mix, water,crushed pineapple, coconut, and powdered sugar in a sauce pan. Heat on medium low temperature until sauce begins to simmer, stirring frequently. Let mixture simmer slowly 10 - 12 minutes. Mix corn starch and water together, add to sauce and blend well. Let mixture simmer for 3 - 5 minutes longer while stirring during and after adding cornstarch. Remove from heat and bring to room temperature. Sauce is served at room temperature. Enjoy!
Vadalia Onion Salad
I got this recipe from my friend Jenny Lewis. She made it for us for lunch one day, and every since, I have loved it. I know is sounds kinda weird with the rice and lettuce combo, but you will love it. By the way this is a great meal for BIG groups, like if you are having the family over.
Vadalia Onion Salad
2 Chicken breast cooked (cubed or shredded)
Lettuce
2 cups cooked rice
Pineapple or Mandrin Oranges
Vadalia Onion Dressing (you can find this at Costco, obviously you will have a lot of it, but it last a long time and you can use it for other recipes).
Crispy lo mien noodles (these are in the Asia section of the grocery store)
Cheese
Just start layering everything. Rice, Salad, chicken, pineapple, cheese, dressing, crispy noodles.
Vadalia Onion Salad
2 Chicken breast cooked (cubed or shredded)
Lettuce
2 cups cooked rice
Pineapple or Mandrin Oranges
Vadalia Onion Dressing (you can find this at Costco, obviously you will have a lot of it, but it last a long time and you can use it for other recipes).
Crispy lo mien noodles (these are in the Asia section of the grocery store)
Cheese
Just start layering everything. Rice, Salad, chicken, pineapple, cheese, dressing, crispy noodles.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Caramel Popcorn
I made this the other night while watching GLEE ( just had to throw it out there that I am a GLEEK and proud) It's just good to eat while watching something, especially GLEE!
Caramel Popcorn
1/2 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1 can sweeten condensed milk
3 bags of buttered popcorn (popped)
Over high heat bring brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup to a boil (make sure sugar is dissolved). Let it boil with out touching it until it gets to soft ball stage about 240' or for about 7 min. Once it hits that stage take it off the heat and add in the sweetened condensed milk. Pour over popcorn once it's all combined and mix it up. Let cool for about 5 mins. Enjoy!
This is what it should look like once after you add the sweetened condensed milk.
Caramel Popcorn
1/2 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1 can sweeten condensed milk
3 bags of buttered popcorn (popped)
Over high heat bring brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup to a boil (make sure sugar is dissolved). Let it boil with out touching it until it gets to soft ball stage about 240' or for about 7 min. Once it hits that stage take it off the heat and add in the sweetened condensed milk. Pour over popcorn once it's all combined and mix it up. Let cool for about 5 mins. Enjoy!
This is what it should look like once after you add the sweetened condensed milk.
Chocolate Chip Cookies (triple C)
I got this recipe from Allrecipes.com, and love it. Everyone I make it for loves it and always asks for the recipe. I do a couple things different though, I bake mine at 325, for 13-15min and I use my cookie scoop for the size (I think it’s like 2 T.) One more thing, use a good brand of flour, don’t use the cheap off brand, it will make everything you use it in taste like flour. I didn’t realize this until I switched. You will be able to tell a big difference. If you live in Utah, use Lehi Roller Mills flour. You can get a 25 Ib bag of it at Costco for 6 dollars. Totally worth it.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
3 1/2 c flour
1 t baking soda
1 t baking powder
1 t salt
2 sticks butter
2 C brown sugar
6 T sugar
2 eggs
4 t. vanilla
Bag of chocolate chips
Cream the butter and sugars together. Add eggs and vanilla mix together, then all the dry ingredients, and last the Chocolate Chips. Scoop into about 2 inch balls and push down with the palm of your hand until about 1/4 inch thick. Bake at 325 for 13-15 min until the edges start to get dark. Enjoy!
1 t baking soda
1 t baking powder
1 t salt
2 sticks butter
2 C brown sugar
6 T sugar
2 eggs
4 t. vanilla
Bag of chocolate chips
Cream the butter and sugars together. Add eggs and vanilla mix together, then all the dry ingredients, and last the Chocolate Chips. Scoop into about 2 inch balls and push down with the palm of your hand until about 1/4 inch thick. Bake at 325 for 13-15 min until the edges start to get dark. Enjoy!
Fruit Smoothie
We make this every morning for breakfast during the week. It's easy, healthy, and taste great.
Fruit Smoothie
9-10 frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen blueberries
1-2 bananas
1 cup silk milk
1/2 cup any dark berry juice (we use Xango, but you can use Acai berry, rasberry, or some healthy juice)
Mix all together until liquified, then keep blending for 30 sec. Enjoy!
I layer the blueberries first, banana second, and strawberries last. You also might want to microwave the strawberries for about 1 min. just to soften them.
Fruit Smoothie
9-10 frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen blueberries
1-2 bananas
1 cup silk milk
1/2 cup any dark berry juice (we use Xango, but you can use Acai berry, rasberry, or some healthy juice)
Mix all together until liquified, then keep blending for 30 sec. Enjoy!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Chicken Avocado BLT
I totally forgot to take pictures of this one, still kinda new at taking pictures of everything I make. Sorry I will try and get some up.
Chicken Avocado BLT
1- Medium tomatoe
Lettuce2- Cooked Chicken Breast
2- Avocados
1- Stalk of cerelry chopped
8- slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
Garlic salt
Salt
Pepper
1/4 c BBQ Sauce1/8 c your favorite ranch dressing
1/4 c sour cream
or
1/4 c Mayo
1 T Lemon juice
In a small bowl, combine the mayo or sour cream/ranch (for people that don't like mayo), barbecue sauce, lemon juice, pepper and salt. Add in chicken, celery, and bacon. Set aside
Mix the Avocados with some garlic salt and kosher salt/salt. Set aside
Now put some of the chicken mixture on one slice of bread, the avocado mixture on the other and put some tomatoes and lettuce in the middle and enjoy!
Chicken Avocado BLT
1- Medium tomatoe
Lettuce2- Cooked Chicken Breast
2- Avocados
1- Stalk of cerelry chopped
8- slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
Garlic salt
Salt
Pepper
1/4 c BBQ Sauce1/8 c your favorite ranch dressing
1/4 c sour cream
or
1/4 c Mayo
1 T Lemon juice
In a small bowl, combine the mayo or sour cream/ranch (for people that don't like mayo), barbecue sauce, lemon juice, pepper and salt. Add in chicken, celery, and bacon. Set aside
Mix the Avocados with some garlic salt and kosher salt/salt. Set aside
Now put some of the chicken mixture on one slice of bread, the avocado mixture on the other and put some tomatoes and lettuce in the middle and enjoy!
Friday, April 16, 2010
Pavlova
Ok, so this is one of those desserts that as soon as you serve it, the room goes quite. You and your guests will be so into the dessert there will be nothing to talk about until your all done. It is so good, you will keep wanting more! Seriously
Pavlova
makes 8
4 eggs whites
1/8 t cream of tater
2 t cornstarch
1 cup of sugar
Preheat oven to 275. Beat eggs whites until they become fluffy (on high) , meanwhile mix together next 3 ingredients. Once fluffy lower speed on mixer and slowly add in sugar mixture, just a little at a time. Once all in return mixer to high and beat until glossy and stiff. Line a cookie sheet with Parchment paper (you need to use parchment paper) and spoon 4 big globs onto it. Smooth it around so the center is lower then the sides, kinds like a shallow bowl. Bake for 1/2 hour then turn off oven and crack open oven door and let them sit for about 15-20 mins.
Top with whipping cream and any fresh fruit. Strawberries, banana, blueberries, blackberries, peach, kiwi. Whatever you like. Then either shave chocolate on top or drizzle with melted chocolate. Enjoy!
Before going in the Oven
After the Oven
Served with whipping cream, strawberries, and melted chocolate.
Pavlova
makes 8
4 eggs whites
1/8 t cream of tater
2 t cornstarch
1 cup of sugar
Preheat oven to 275. Beat eggs whites until they become fluffy (on high) , meanwhile mix together next 3 ingredients. Once fluffy lower speed on mixer and slowly add in sugar mixture, just a little at a time. Once all in return mixer to high and beat until glossy and stiff. Line a cookie sheet with Parchment paper (you need to use parchment paper) and spoon 4 big globs onto it. Smooth it around so the center is lower then the sides, kinds like a shallow bowl. Bake for 1/2 hour then turn off oven and crack open oven door and let them sit for about 15-20 mins.
Top with whipping cream and any fresh fruit. Strawberries, banana, blueberries, blackberries, peach, kiwi. Whatever you like. Then either shave chocolate on top or drizzle with melted chocolate. Enjoy!
Pork Spare Ribs
6 pork spare ribs
Smoked paprika
Chipotle Chile Pepper
Brown sugar
Coke
Salt
BBQ (there are some foods it doesn't matter if you buy the off brand or not, BBQ sauce is NOT one of them, it's worth the extra money)
Rub each rib top and bottom with the smoked paprika and chipotle chile pepper. Put in crock pot and cover with Coke and sprinkle in some brown sugar. Cook on high for about 3 hours, then add in some of your favorite BBQ sauce, cook for another hour and their done. We had ours with mashed potatoes and green beans I have some good recipes for those, but that is another post. Sorry
Tuna Melt
Tuna Melt
2 cans tuna
1/3 cup Mayo
1 T Lemon juice
1 t Smoked paprika
1 t salt
1 t chipotle chile pepper
6 pieces of bread
some cheese sliced
Mix Tuna, mayo,lemon juice,salt, smoked paprika, and chile pepper together. You can add more or less mayo, just depending on how you like it. But remember you are putting this on bread so you want it to not be dry.
Put tuna on bread with the cheese on top
Butter the outside of each slice of bread and cook on about a 4-5 or medium heat until gloden brown on each side. Remember low and slow will always make your sandwich turn out the best!
Best Homemade Pancakes and Maple Syrup
Since this is my first post, I decided to start with the first meal of the day, Breakfast! Honestly who wants to spend a couple hours in the morning making breakfast ? Not I. So here is a delicious and simple recipe for Pancakes and Syrup. I got this from my cousin and have been wanting it every morning since. I spiced it up a little with some homemade whipping cream and strawberries! Oh and if you haven't ever made your own whipping cream, can I just tell you, not only does it taste better than Cool Whip, but it also is so simple and you don't have to remember to take it out of the freezer to thaw.
Andy likes his pancakes thick, so I did 2 1/2 cups flour.
Homemade Pancakes
2 C Buttermilk (to make: mix ¼ tsp lemon juice per 1 C milk.)
2 Eggs
4 TBS. Oil
Mix together then add:
2-2 1/2 C White Flour
2TBS Sugar
2 Tsp Baking Powder
1 Tsp. Baking Soda
1 Tsp. Salt
If you like your pancakes thick then add 2 1/2 cups of flour but if you want them thin 2 cups.
Using a whisk, only stir gently until all is moistened.
Homemade Maple Syrup
Only Bring to full boil: do not over boil.If you want thicker syrup then let it boil for about 5 mins.
1 C water
2 C white sugar
Remove from heat and then add:
½ Tsp. Maple extract
½ Tsp. Vanilla extract
Whipping Cream:
1 pint Heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar or regular sugar
Whip on high until stiff. It sometimes takes a couple mins. I prefer to use powdered sugar because it seems to make it smoother.
Sorry I don't know what got on my camera. I guess that is what happens when you cook and try to take pictures.
If you have any leftover batter, syrup, or whipping cream just keep it in the fridge for another day. Or make this all the night before for an easier morning. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!
Homemade Pancakes
2 C Buttermilk (to make: mix ¼ tsp lemon juice per 1 C milk.)
2 Eggs
4 TBS. Oil
Mix together then add:
2-2 1/2 C White Flour
2TBS Sugar
2 Tsp Baking Powder
1 Tsp. Baking Soda
1 Tsp. Salt
If you like your pancakes thick then add 2 1/2 cups of flour but if you want them thin 2 cups.
Using a whisk, only stir gently until all is moistened.
Homemade Maple Syrup
Only Bring to full boil: do not over boil.If you want thicker syrup then let it boil for about 5 mins.
1 C water
2 C white sugar
Remove from heat and then add:
½ Tsp. Maple extract
½ Tsp. Vanilla extract
Whipping Cream:
1 pint Heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar or regular sugar
Whip on high until stiff. It sometimes takes a couple mins. I prefer to use powdered sugar because it seems to make it smoother.
If you have any leftover batter, syrup, or whipping cream just keep it in the fridge for another day. Or make this all the night before for an easier morning. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!
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