LouLou's Recipes

Tres Leches!!!

2011-05-09T06:31:00.000-07:00

Words CaNNoT describe how good TRES LECHES really is!!!

Some of you may have had it at Cafe Rio...but this recipe is diViNE!

This is my new faVoRitE reCipe!!!

This is SOOO good it's DaNgErOuS!!!

enJoY!!

TRES LECHES

Cream 1/2 c butter and 1 c sugar in bowl.
Add 5 beaten eggs, 1 tsp vanilla,
1 tsp baking powder, and 1 1/2 c flour.

Grease 9x13 pan. Bake for 30 mins @350.
As soon as you take out of oven, poke holes all over with fork.

Mix with whisk together (while cake is cooking)
2 c milk
1 can evaperated milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Pour milk mixture over cake while cake is still hot. Then put in fridge for 1-2 hours before serving. Best when chilled for 8+hours. Even better on following day:) Top with fresh or frozen strawberries (the ones frozen & sliced in the juice are best) and top w whipped cream! ENJOY!!!!!

2011-02-09T12:45:00.000-08:00

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® peanut butter cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
2 tablespoons sugar
36 heart-shaped milk chocolate candies

1.Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until dough forms.
2.Shape dough into 36 (1-inch) balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3.Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately press chocolate candy into top of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 20 minutes, before storing in tightly covered container.

eNjOy!!!

Valentine's Creamy JIGGLERS® recipe

2011-02-07T17:43:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Creamy JIGGLERS® recipe

Spinach Dip

2011-02-04T09:10:00.000-08:00

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this dip!!!!

You can serve in a bread bowl

or just serve with chips. Either way..it is

YuM!!!!

MAKES 4 cups dip
PREP TIME: 10 Minute(s)
CHILL TIME: 2 Hour(s)

INGREDIENTS
1 package (10 oz.) baby spinach, chopped or 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 container (16 oz.) sour cream
1 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
1 package Knorr® Vegetable recipe mix
1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional)
3 green onions, chopped (optional)

PREPARATION
Combine all ingredients and chill about 2 hours.

Serve with tortilla chips or

your favorite dippers

to your favorite people.

NUTRITION INFORMATION per 2-Tbsp. serving
Calories 80, Calories From Fat 70, Saturated Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 8g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 160mg, Total Carbohydrates 3g, Sugars 1g, Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 2%, Iron 3%

5 Layer Dip

2011-02-03T07:04:00.000-08:00

What You Need

1 can (15-1/2 oz.) refried black beans

1 Tbsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

3 green onions, sliced

1/3 cup sliced black olives 1 tomato, chopped

MIX

beans, chili powder and cumin; spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.

TOP with layers of remaining ingredients.

REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled.

Serve with tortilla chips.

eNjOy!!!

Chili Cream Cheese Dip

2011-02-01T09:01:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite dips!

It's super easy and super yummy too!

Ingredients:
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (15 ounce) can chili without beans
16 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (13.5 ounce) package nacho-flavor tortilla chips
Directions:
Spread cream cheese on the bottom of a microwave-safe dish. ( I use a small glass pie dish)Spread a layer of chili over the cream cheese. Finish with a layer of shredded cheddar cheese. Microwave for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts. Serve with spicy nacho tortilla chips.

eNjOy!!

Spicy Cheeseburger Dip

2011-01-31T07:56:00.000-08:00

Spicy Cheeseburger Dip

Prep Time: 5 min.
Total Time: 10 min.

INDREDIENTS:

1 lb. (16 oz.) Velveeta Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut up
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1 cup Kraft Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
½ lb. ground beef, cooked, drained
½ cup sliced green onions

DIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients, except onions, in 2-qt. microwavable bowl.
Microwave on high 5 min. or until Velveeta is completely melted, stirring after 3 mins. Stir in onions.

Serve with tortilla chips or assorted cut-up vegetables.

Makes 4 ½ cups or 36 servings, 2 Tbsp. each.

eNjOy!!!

Orange Rolls

2011-01-26T06:10:00.000-08:00

Got this yUmmY recipe from my

AuNt MeRtY!!!

Ingredients:

1 pkg. yeast
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
6 Tbl. melted butter
1/2 cup warm water
2 eggs
3 - 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Dissolve yeast in warm water. beat in sugar, salt, eggs butter and sour cream.

Beat in 2 cups flour then knead in the rest. Let rise until doubled.

Knead 15 times and the roll into 2-12 inch circles and put on filling.

Cut each circle into 12 wedges (pizza cutter works great) and roll into cresent shaped rolls.

Let rise on (slightly greased) pan until doubled and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.

Filling:
2 tbl. melted butter-brush on dough

1/2 cup sugar & 2 tbl. orange rind
Mix together and sprinkle over dough before cutting wedge shapes.

Glaze:
Mix and boil for 3 minutes stirring constantly:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 sugar
2 tbl. orange juice
add after rolls are cooked.

Note: If your planning on sharing with a neighbor or friend you might want to double or triple the recipe, otherwise, your family might get mad!)

eNjOy!!!

Rice Pudding in Croc-Pot

2011-01-20T09:46:00.000-08:00

Got this lovely recipe from the Taste of Home mag.

I kind of made mine low-fat by using

fat-free milk and a butter substitute.

I will also not be adding the whipped cream on mine:)

Mine is cooking away right now and it smells

delish!!!

Ingredients:

1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup uncooked converted rice
1/2 cup raisins
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Whipped cream and ground nutmeg, optional

Directions:

In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients.

Cover and cook on low for 2 hours; stir.

Cover and cook for 1-2 hours or until rice is tender.

Transfer to a small bowl.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Just before serving, fold in whipped cream.

If desired, garnish with whipped cream and nutmeg.

Yield: 4 servings

eNjOy!!!

Oatmeal-Raisen Bites

2011-01-16T07:47:00.000-08:00

These are a super yummy recipe from

Weight Watchers

I used white flour instead of the wheat flour

and they were very flat. If you use the white flour, I would

suggest adding atleast 1 cup extra. I wasn't sure if these would be good,

and they are actually ReaLLy tasty!

Ingredients
1 1/2 cup(s) rolled oats
3/4 cup(s) whole-grain wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup(s) regular butter, softened
1/2 cup(s) packed brown sugar
1/4 cup(s) sugar
1 large egg(s)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup(s) raisins, chopped

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ºF

In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; set aside. Using an electric mixer, cream butter and both sugars until incorporated. Add egg and vanilla; mix thoroughly. Add oat mixture and mix until just combined; fold in raisins.

Drop rounded teaspoons of batter onto 2 ungreased cookie sheets, about 1-inch apart each. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes for chewy cookies or 11 to 12 minutes for crispy cookies. Remove from oven and let cookies rest on cookie sheets for about 2 minutes; remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Yields 1 cookie per serving.

eNjoY!!

99% Fat Free Soft Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

2011-01-16T07:35:00.000-08:00

Soft Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

(for all my peeps who are on a diet)
Recipe By : The 99% Fat-Free Cookbook-Barry Bluestein & Kevin Morrissey (p.173)

2.34 Points Per Cookie

1 1/2 cups rolled oats

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce -- natural preffered

1/2 cup dark brown sugar -- firmly packed

1/4 cup light corn syrup

1 large egg white -- beat

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup seedless raisins

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Put the oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into a bowl, mix thoroughly, and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, brown sugar, and cornsyrup. Mix until sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in the beatedn egg white, then vanilla extract. Add cinnamon and the rolled oat mixture. Stir well. Fold in the raisins. With a 1/4 cup measure, scoop level measures of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet. leaving 2 inches of space between each. Bake for 15 minutes, until edges turn golden brown. Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and cool for about 1 minute, then transfer cookies to a rack and cool for 10 to 15 minutes longer.

Makes 14 ( 3 1/2 inch) cookies

eNjOy!!

Peanut Butter Balls!

2011-01-05T17:03:00.000-08:00

1/4 c butter

1 1/2 c peanut butter

4 c powdered sugar

2 tsp vanilla

2 c semi sweet chips

Combine butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, & vanilla.

Cream well, Knead well.

Roll into 1 inch balls, insert toothpick

into the top of each to use for dipping. Set on wax paper. Freeze to set up.

Then melt chips over low heat.

Dip frozen balls into melted chocolate

and then place back on wax paper. Place in fridge to set up.

tip: you can dip balls comepletely, or half way as seen in pic:)

eNjOy!!!

cReaM cHeeSe sTuffEd cRePes

2010-11-05T15:33:00.000-07:00

CREPES

These are.....................

aMaZiNg!!!!

Thanks to Jen G for the reCipE!!!

I have made these alot since I got the recipe..

maybe too much:)!!

enjoy!

Crepe Mix:
4 TBLS melted butter (cooled)
4 eggs
1 C. milk
1 C. water
1/4 C. sugar
2 C Flour

I use 1/4 measuring cup and pour in to pan and

swirl around to coat the bottom of the pan.
let cook then flip. Around 1 minute on each side.

FILLING:

(prepare in advance:)
1 Med. size carton heavy whipping cream
8 oz cream cheese
1 C sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Prepare whipping cream and set aside
(whip until fluffy, sweeten.)

Cream together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla
Fold whipping cream and cream cheese mixture together

After Crepes are cooled,

fill and
top with fresh fruit or pie filling.

I bought the frozen sliced strawberries in syrup. yum!!

I think the pics speak for themselves!

mix all together...

pour batter onto medium heat pan..and swirl around:)

about 1 min on each side.....

fill em, and stack em:)

TADAAA!!!!

eNjOy!!!!!!

LIBBY'S® Pumpkin Roll

2010-11-03T06:51:00.000-07:00

These are sOOOooooOOooooOOOO YuM!!! Jodi was talking about making these and I haven't stopped thinking about them LoL. I am going to attempt to make these babies neXt weeK! Looks like aLot of work...but it's allllll worth it in the end:)

(Tip: you must have a jelly-roll pan)

Ingredients
1/4 cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar (optional for decoration)
Directions
FOR CAKE:
PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan; line with wax paper. Grease and flour paper. Sprinkle a thin, cotton kitchen towel with powdered sugar.

COMBINE flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt in small bowl. Beat eggs and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl until thick. Beat in pumpkin. Stir in flour mixture. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle with nuts.

BAKE for 13 to 15 minutes or until top of cake springs back when touched. (If using a dark-colored pan, begin checking for doneness at 11 minutes.) Immediately loosen and turn cake onto prepared towel. Carefully peel off paper. Roll up cake and towel together, starting with narrow end. Cool on wire rack.

FOR FILLING:
BEAT cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, butter and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until smooth. Carefully unroll cake. Spread cream cheese mixture over cake. Reroll cake. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

COOKING TIP:
Be sure to put enough powdered sugar on the towel when rolling up the cake so it will not stick

eNjOy!!!

Mini Libby's® Famous Pumpkin Pies

2010-11-03T06:20:00.000-07:00

Got this loVeLy recipe from the family fun mag.

We used to make these lil' pies when I was young ...

and I still love em'!!

INGREDIENTS:
•4 (1-cup vol each) 4-inch diameter mini-pie shells
•3/4 cup of granulated sugar
•1/2 teaspoon of salt
•1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
•1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
•1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
•2 large eggs
•1 can (15 oz.) of LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
•1 can (12 fl. oz.) of NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk

DIRECTIONS:
PREHEAT oven to 425° F.

MIX sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs lightly in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.

POUR into shells.

BAKE for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350° F.; bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. (Do not freeze as this may cause filling to separate from the crust.

eNjOy!!

sYmPhOnY fUdGe..

2010-11-02T13:16:00.000-07:00

The hOLiDaYs are aLmOsT here....

this is a perfect fudge recipe for your holiday PaRtY!!

3 lrg Symphony candy bars with toffee and almonds

break and put in large bowl.

(we don't like almonds so I just use the toffee bars)

Stove top:

1 pint 1/2 and 1/2

4 cups sugar

Combine in large pan.

Boil to softball stage. Remove from heat.

Add 2 cubes of butter and let it melt completely. DO NOT STIR!!

Pour over symphony bars and beat with mixer until smooth.

Pour into 9x13 pan and let it set.

eNjOy!!!

MarShMalloW piLGriM hAtS!

2010-11-01T07:19:00.000-07:00

Saw these cUties on the faMiLy fUn wEbsitE!

These look sUpeRfUn & sUpeRcUtE!

We will deFinaTLY be making these HaTs for

TuRKeY dAy!!!

INGREDIENTS:
24 chocolate-striped shortbread cookies
12-ounce package of chocolate chips
24 marshmallows
tube of yellow decorators' frosting

INSTRUCTIONS:
Set the chocolate-striped cookies stripes down on a wax-paper-covered tray,

spacing them well apart.
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
One at a time, stick a wooden toothpick into a marshmallow, dip the marshmallow into the melted chocolate, and promptly center it atop a cookie.
Using a second toothpick to lightly hold down the marshmallow, carefully pull out the first toothpick.
Chill the hats until the chocolate sets, then pipe a yellow decorators' frosting buckle on the front of each hat.

eNjOy!!

PuMpKiN pUddiNg

2010-10-29T16:17:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS:

1 1lb can of pumpkin

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1/2 c flour

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. salt

1 pinch baking soda

8 oz can evaporated milk

1/2 stick butter

TOPPING:

1/4 cup sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

Melt butter in casserole dish.

Mix other ingredients & pour into dish.

Sprinkle with cinnamon & sugar.

bake @450 for 30 mins

eNJoY!!!

GrEeN Jell-O popCoRn & WiTcH hAndS!!!

2010-10-27T16:35:00.000-07:00

Witch HaNdS! I made these last year for Brook's HaLLoWeeN party!

The kiddos loVeD em!!!

Just pop a few bags of popcorn, place some candy corns

in the finger of each plastic glove and then fill with popcorn!

The candy corn looks like a witch nail:)

Tie glove with some sPoOKy ribbon and you are set!

(sorry for the bad pic, it's the only one I have:)

Green jeLL-o Pop popcorn
Melt 6 TBS butter in Microwave
Add 1/4 C Karo Syrup and 1 small box Jell-o
Microwave for 60 sec. more
Add 1/4 tsp. baking soda....stir
Pour over popcorn.
I used 1 bag og popcorn per small box of Jell-o

(you can put this popcorn in cute bags or do the green witch hand:)

Thanks for the witch hand idea MeRtiE

and thanks to JeN for the jell-o recipe:)

eNjOy!!!

MuMmY dOgS!!!

2010-10-20T12:02:00.000-07:00

These are SOOOO cUte & fUn for HaLLoWeeN!

And the kiddos can help too:)

INGREDIENTS:

1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls

2 1/2 slices American cheese, quartered (2.5 oz)

10 large hot dogs

Cooking spray

Mustard or ketchup, if desired

DIRECTIONS
1.
Heat oven to 375°F.
2.
If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate at perforations, creating 4 rectangles. Press perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut into 4 rectangles.
3.
With knife or kitchen scissors, cut each rectangle lengthwise into 10 pieces, making a total of 40 pieces of dough. Slice cheese slices into quarters (1/2 slice cheese, cut in half).
4.
Wrap 4 pieces of dough around each hot dog and 1/4 slice of cheese to look like "bandages," stretching dough slightly to completely cover hot dog. About 1/2 inch from one end of each hot dog, separate "bandages" so hot dog shows through for "face." On ungreased large cookie sheet, place wrapped hot dogs (cheese side down); spray dough lightly with cooking spray.
5.
Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until dough is light golden brown and hot dogs are hot. With mustard, draw features on "face."

eNjOy!!!

GinGeRbReAd sKeLATonS!!

2010-10-17T14:34:00.000-07:00

Saw these cuties on the FaMiLy fUn WeBsiTe!

Cute and Easy!

INGREDIENTS:
Gingerbread cookie dough
White frosting

Instructions:
To make a batch, punch out shapes from cookie dough using cat and gingerbread-man cookie cutters, then bake. When the cookies are cool, pipe on frosting bones.

EnJoY!!!

Snickerdoodle Muffins

2010-10-12T07:17:00.000-07:00

Snickerdoodle Muffins

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups of all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 Tbsp unsalted butter (1 1/4 stick), softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup buttermilk

DIRECTIONS:

1 Preheat oven to 375°F.

2 Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside.

3 In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together, beating until fluffy (about 2 minutes with an electric mixer). Add eggs one at a time, beating until incorporated after each one.

Add the vanilla yogurt and buttermilk .

4 Now add the dry ingredients. Mix until all is moist. Do not over beat.

5 Spray each muffin tin (you can also use the mini muffin tins) with cooking spray or brush with butter. Distribute the muffin dough equally among the cups. Bake until muffins are golden brown, about 10-13 minutes(20 for regular size muffins). Test with a long toothpick to make sure the center of the muffins are done. Set muffin pan on wire rack to cool. After 5 minutes, remove muffins from pan.

6 While the muffins are cooling, melt 1/4-1/2 cup of butter and prepare a bowl of cinnamon sugar. While the muffins are still a bit warm, dip the top of the muffins in the melted butter and then in the bowl of cinnamon sugar.

eNjOy!!

White Chili

2010-10-10T18:06:00.000-07:00

A PerFecT recipe for fall...

thanks to my cousin Lynnie:)

WHITE CHILI-

1 lb chicken breast

or tenders cut into 1/2" cubes
1 md onion chopped
1 1/2 t garlic powder
1 T canola oil
2 cans (15 oz each) Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained
1 14 oz can chicken broth
2 (4 oz each) cans chopped green chilies
1 t salt
1 t ground cumin
1 t dried oregano
1/2 t pepper
1/4 t cayenne pepper
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
In a large sauce pan saute chicken,

onion and garlic powder in oil until chicken

is no longer pink.

Add the beans, broth, chilies and seasonings.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes

eNjOy!!!

Spaghetti a la PHILLY

2010-09-30T10:07:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS:

1/2lb.spaghetti, uncooked

1lb.extra-leanground beef

1jar(24 oz.)spaghetti sauce4oz.

(1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.)PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

2 Tbsp.KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Cook spaghetti as directed on package.
Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet.

Stir in sauce and cream cheese;

cook on low heat 3 to 5 min.

or until sauce is well blended and heated through,

stirring frequently.
Drain spaghetti. Add to sauce; mix lightly.

Place on platter; top with Parmesan.

eNJoY!!!

Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup

2010-09-27T15:58:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:
4 chicken legs ( I used 4 chicken breast)
3 cups crushed tortilla chips
1/2 cup jarred salsa verde
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Directions:
1.In a large pot, combine 4 chicken legs and enough water to cover; bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover and simmer until just cooked through, about 30 minutes. Strain the broth into a medium bowl; shred the meat and discard the skin and bones. Return the meat and broth to the pot along with 3 cups crushed tortilla chips and 1/2 cup jarred salsa verde. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and season with salt. Divide among 4 bowls, sprinkle with more cheese and top with more salsa verde, pepper and sour cream.

eNjOy!!!

Beef Stroganoff

2010-09-25T15:57:00.000-07:00

Got this YuMMy & EaZy

recipe off of Karissa W's bloggy blog.

It is ReALLY gOOd and it's

something the

WhOLe faMiLy loved!!!!

Beef Stroganoff

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup minced onion
1 clove garlic or garlic salt
1 lb ground beef
2 TB flour (only if needs thickening)
1 tsp salt and dash of pepper
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can sour cream
2 TB parsley

1 lrg pkg of egg noodles

DIRECTIONS:
1. Ground beef with onions.
2. Add seasoning and soup.
3. Let simmer for five minutes.
4. Stir in sour cream and parsley.
5. Serve over hot noodles.

eNjoY!!!

pUmpKin ChoCoLatE cHiP mUffiNs!

2010-09-19T20:47:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again...

for all things PumPkiNy!!!!

Got this ScRuMpTioUs recipe from Jodi G.

INGREDIENTS:

1 2/3 c flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 c sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp cloves

1/2 tsp nutmeg

2 large eggs

1 can pumpkin

1/2 c butter melted

1 c choc chips

DIRECTIONS:

Wisk eggs, pumpkin, & butter.

Add choc chips. Add dry ingredients.

Mix.

Spoon into lined muffin cups.

Bake @ 350' for 20-25 mins.

*Makes 12 muffins or 4 dozen mini muffins.

eNJoY!!!

Sunkist Lemon Bars

2010-08-30T09:38:00.001-07:00

Sometimes I don't feel like making desserts..from scratch.

Tested out these

BETTY CROCKER SUNKIST LEMON BARS

...from a box....

and they are yum!!

Just a lil tip if someone is in need of a quick dessert!

You can find the box at your local grocery store:))

dOuBLe cOaTeD cHicKeN (aka cornflake chicken)

2010-08-09T10:46:00.000-07:00

dOuBLe cOaTeD cHicKeN

aka- cornflake chicken

Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients:
7 cups Kellogg's Corn Flakes® (crushed to 1 3/4 cups)
1 egg
1 cup fat-free milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds chicken pieces, (without or with skin) rinsed and dried
3 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted

Directions:

1. Place KELLOGG'S CORN FLAKES cereal in shallow dish or pan. Set aside.

2. In medium mixing bowl, beat egg and milk slightly. Add flour, salt and pepper. Mix until smooth. Dip chicken in batter. Coat with cereal. Place in single layer, in shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray or foil lined. Drizzle with margarine.

3. Bake at 350° F about 1 hour or until chicken is tender, no longer pink and juices run clear. Do not cover pan or turn chicken while baking. Serve hot.

eNjOy!!!

sWeeT sAnDaLs!

2010-08-02T09:59:00.000-07:00

SWeeT sAnDaLs!!

These are soooo cute!

These cute cookie kicks are sure to make a splash at your next pool party.

(got this recipe out of the family fun mag)

Ingredients:
Oval-shaped cookies (we used Nabisco Cameos and Pepperidge Farm Milanos)
Frosting
Sour gummy worms
Rope licorice
Gummy candy

Instructions:
To make a pair, frost two oval-shaped cookies or use a toothpick to dab frosting on each cookie where the straps will be attached.

For wide straps, snip the rounded ends from a sour gummy worm, cut it in half, and slice each half lengthwise, leaving one end intact. For thin straps, cut rope licorice into four 1-3/4 pieces, cut one end of each piece on an angle, and pinch together the pointed ends to form two pairs.

Press the straps, connected ends first, into the frosting. Use more frosting to add gummy candy jewels. Let the cookies set for 20 minutes. Serve them on a dish towel spread on a beach of graham cracker crumbs.

enJoY!!

PiNeAppLe mAnGo SaLsA

2010-08-02T09:49:00.000-07:00

PiNeAppLe mAnGo SaLsA

Got this sWeeT n sPicY recipe of the PW website. I would hiGhLy recommend just using a half of the jalepeno or maybe even a quarter...it was HOT!!!

Ingredients:

■1 whole Pineapple, Peeled And Diced
■1 whole Mango, Diced
■½ whole Medium Red Onion, Finely Diced
■1 whole Jalapeno, Seeded And Diced
■Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
■1 whole Lime, Juiced
■Dash Kosher Salt
■Dash Granulated Sugar (optional)

Preparation Instructions:

Combine diced pineapple, mango, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro. Squeeze in lime juice and add salt and sugar if needed. Stir to combine. Serve within an hour with tortilla chips or on top of chicken or fish.
*we served this with tortilla chips with melted Monterey Jack cheese...yum!
eNjOy!!!

eAsY cHiCkeN & biScUtS

2010-07-29T18:04:00.000-07:00

EASY CHICKEN & BISCUTS

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Broccoli Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Potato Soup

2/3 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey

1 package (7.5 ounces) refrigerated biscuits

1.Stir the soups, milk, poultry seasoning, black pepper, vegetables and chicken in a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
2.Bake at 400°F. for 20 minutes or until the chicken mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir the chicken mixture. Top with the biscuits.
3.Bake for 15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.

eNjOy!!!

gRaNoLa bArS

2010-07-29T11:11:00.000-07:00

Got this lOvElY recipe from Rebeka Copley.

These are suPeR yum & SuPeR easy!

Pretty healthy too minus the cup of butter

& chocolate chips:)

GRANOLA BARS

2 cup brown sugar
1 1/3 cup peanut butter
1 cup Karo
1 cup melted butter
2 tsp. vanilla
6 cup quick oats
1 cup coconut
2/3 cup wheat germ
1 cup chocolate chips

Mix all together. Spread onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 350 for 15-20 minutes.
Do not overbake. They will seem doughy, but they harden after out of oven. If you overcook they are too hard to eat!

eNjOy!!!

FroZen FruiT biTeS

2010-07-26T08:10:00.000-07:00

fRoZeN fRuiT biTeS

These kid-size treats combine sweet fruit and a refreshingly tart cheesecake-like filling.

Ingredients
12 vanilla wafer cookies
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup Neufchatel cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
Sliced kiwi, strawberries, or whole blueberries

Instructions
Place liners in a mini-cupcake pan. Put a wafer cookie, flat side up, in the bottom of each well.

In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the yogurt, cream cheese, lemon juice, and honey until smooth. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon on top of each cookie, then top the mixture with the fruit.

Cover the pan with plastic wrap, then place it in the freezer until the fruit bites are firm, about 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove the tray from the freezer for 15 to 25 minutes before serving.

Serves 12. '

eNjOy!!!

geRmaN pAnCakeS

2010-07-25T10:10:00.000-07:00

GerMaN pAncAkeS

1/4 cup Butter
5-6 eggs
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 450.

Place butter in a 9x13 dish and put in the oven to melt.
Mix in blender or beat for 5 minutes- eggs, milk, flour and salt.
Pour into the dish with the melted butter.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Cut into squares and top with your favorite topping.

*I sprinkled the entire dish with lots of powdered sugar,

thenwe all used maple syrup for a topping.

You may also use fruit topping, jam, flavored syrup, ect.

eNjOy!!!

pUmpKin BaRs

2010-07-23T22:13:00.002-07:00

This is my FaVoriTe, FaLL recipe....

these........ are AmAziNg!!!!!

PUMPKIN BARS

2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
4 eggs
1 15oz can pumpkin
1 ½ cups sugar
1 cup canola oil

Combine dry ingredients. Beat eggs. Add pumpkin, sugar and oil. Mix to combine. Add dry ingredients. Bake on large, greased baking sheet, 350 degrees 25-30 min. Cool completely and frost. Cut to make 48

Cream Cheese Frosting
6 oz cream cheese
½ cup butter
2 tsp vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
thin with milk if needed

eNjOy!!!!

Red Velvet Cupcakes w Cinnamon Buttercream!

2010-05-18T12:54:00.000-07:00

Another FaBuLoUs ReciPe from Jodi!

She made this marvelous cake for Grayson's birthday!

She got it off the Oprah website...and it is ScruMptiOus to say the least!

The cake is moist and dELiCioUs & the frosting is 2 die 4!!!

You can make the cake or the cupcakes:)

Cupcakes:

•1/4 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
•2 Tbsp. red no-taste gel food coloring
•1/4 cup boiling water
•6 Tbsp. unsalted butter , cut into small pieces and softened
•2 Tbsp. room temperature vegetable shortening
•1 2/3 cups sugar
•3 large eggs
•1 cup buttermilk
•1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
•2 1/2 cups cake flour
•1 tsp. salt
•1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
•1 tsp. baking soda

Buttercream Frosting:

•1 1/2 cups sugar
•1/4 cup all-purpose flour
•1 1/2 cups milk
•1/4 cup heavy cream
•3 sticks unsalted butter , soft but cool, cut into small pieces
•1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
•2 tsp. cinnamon
•Cinnamon imperials candies (optional)
•Red white-chocolate hearts (optional)

Directions:

To make cupcakes: Preheat oven to 325°. Line 36 (2 1/2-inch) muffin pan cups with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, food coloring, and boiling water. Set aside to cool. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter and shortening until smooth. Scrape down bowl and add sugar. Beat until mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Stir buttermilk and vanilla into the cooled cocoa mixture. Sift cake flour and salt together into another bowl. With the mixer on low, alternate adding the flour mixture (in 3 parts) and the cocoa mixture (in 2 parts) to the egg mixture. Beat until incorporated. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and baking soda and stir until baking soda dissolves; the mixture will fizz. Add to batter and stir until just combined.

Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven, transfer to a wire rack, and let cool for 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan, and let cool completely.

To make buttercream frosting:

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk the sugar and flour together. Add the milk and cream and cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until the mixture boils and has thickened, about 12 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until cool, 5 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and add the butter; beat until thoroughly incorporated. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until frosting is light and fluffy, 3 minutes. Add the vanilla and cinnamon and continue mixing until combined. If the frosting is too soft, transfer the bowl to the refrigerator to chill slightly, then beat again until it is the proper consistency. If the frosting is too firm, place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and beat with a wooden spoon until it is the proper consistency.

Frost each cupcake with buttercream. Garnish with cinnamon imperials and white-chocolate hearts, if desired.

Cream Cheese Bars

2010-05-11T12:31:00.000-07:00

Jamilee's Cream Cheese Bars

2 pkg. crescent rolls
2 8 oz. pkg. of cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cube butter
cinnamon sugar

In a 9x13 start crust using 1 pkg. of crescent rolls layed out flat,

and kind of pinch edges together to make a crust.

Mix the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla together and layer over the crust.

Then place 2nd pkg. of rolls over cream cheese mixture to make top crust.

Melt butter and pour over top and then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

cool and cut into squares.

(I like them warm or cold!)

Thanks Autie Mert for this recipe!

Creamy Italian Chicken

2010-05-11T08:56:00.000-07:00

This was Sooooooo EaSy!!!!!! And ReaLLY yummy!!!!

I think this will be a weekly entree at the Bean household:))

INGREDIENTS:

•4-5 Chicken Breasts (boneless & skinless)
•1 pkt. Italian Seasoning
•1/2 cup water
•1 (8 oz) pkg. Cream Cheese (soften)
•1 can Cream of Chicken Soup

DIRECTIONS:

1.Place chicken in crock pot. Mix seasoning packet and water. Pour over chicken. Cook on low for 3 hours.
2.Do not drain out water...I strain out any fat or yucky sutff:) Shred chicken.
3.Blend together Cream Cheese and soup. Spoon over top of of chicken in crock pot. Cook an additional 1-2 hours.
4.Mix together and serve over egg noodles.

* We served this with a side veggie and rolls and it was all dELiC!!!

Lyndi's Bean Dip

2010-04-24T17:56:00.000-07:00

Got this YUMMY recipe from

my S.I.L. LyNdi

& it is so DELIC!!!

She said its a bean dip, but I call it a bean salsa LoL.

Here it goes:

Lyndi's YuMMy Bean DiP!!!

2 cans of corn

1 can of black beans

1 can white beans

1 can kidney beans

3-4 tomatoes, chopped

3-4 avacados, chopped

1 packet of GOOD SEASONS ITALIAN DRESSING

(make as directed on back of pkg using the white wine vinegar)

Mix all ingredients together.

Coat all ingedients with the dressing. Serve with Tortilla chips

EnJoY!!!

Laura's homeade Vinaigrette!

2010-04-22T13:26:00.000-07:00

My cousin LaUrA posted this recipe of her own homeade dressing for the spinach salad.

sounded so good I had to post it!!

Hope thats okay Laura!!!

Keep the recipe's coming girls~~~

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
I sometimes add toasted, candied almonds. If you do try this recipe do not toss it together and put it int he fridge. Leave the dressing out until right before you serve it, or keep it separate.

EnJoy~

thanks Laura!!!

blueberry cheesecake torte!

2010-04-22T13:08:00.000-07:00

this cheesecake is so yum. so creamy. so delish.

you will have to try to see for yourselves!

and the best part is.....

its so so so

siMpLe!!!

oh and this is aNoTheR recipe from

the miss amazing JoDi GoULd!!!

Where would my blog be with out her??

Really?

blueberry cheesecake torte

(I so wish I had a pic of this baby!)

jodi's crust:

1 c flour

2 tsp sugar

1/2 c butter

1/2 c nuts

bake 10-15 mins @350.

allow crust to cool.

my crust:

pre-made graham cracker pie crust from smiths

filling:

2 8oz. cream cheese (you can use 1/3 less fat)

1/2 c sugar

1 carton cool whip (you can use fat free)

mix all together and spead on top of crust.

topping:

blueberry or cherry pie filling

(or whatever fruit filling you prefer)

After you fill with fruit add another layer of

the cream cheese mixure as a topping.

YUM!

Chill before serving.

I tried this before it was chilled

and it wasn't so great. You really need

to chill it so it can set up.

eNjoY!!!

strawberry spinach salad!

2010-04-20T15:07:00.000-07:00

YuMMy StRaWbeRRy SaLad!!!!!

This is a wonderful recipe for a strawberry spinich salad with an amazing dressing, Brianna's Blush Wine Vinigarette. I got this recipe from my sis-in-law Crissy, who got it from my other sis-in-law Lyndi. I have had Lyndi's salad before and I believe she puts toasted/sugared walnuts in hers... So you just buy the plain pre-washed ready to eat spinach in the bagged salad section...I get a huge tub at Sam's club or Costco for around 3 bucks...Can't beat that! Then you just add sliced stawberries ( I like ALOT) and then the Yummy Strawberry Vinagarette!!! It's so good and the dressing is the BEST I have ever had!!! They used to sell the dressing at Walmart and now I have only found it at Smiths. EnJoY!!!

layered taco sald

2010-04-20T13:54:00.001-07:00

Got this yummy recipe out of the TASTE OF HOME magazine...

Thanks to JoDi!!!

Making this tonite and can't wait! I think this will be a perfect

salad for summer!!!

LAYERED TACO SALAD

1 lb ground beef

2/3 c water

1 taco seasoning pack

2 medium ripe avocados

2 Tbsp. finely chopped red onion

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp. lemon juice

4 cups shredded lettuce

1 can sliced olives, drained

2 meduim tomatoes, chopped

2 cups shredded chedder cheese

1 small cucumber, peeled

5 green onions, chopped

1 cup salsa

2 cups sour cream

tortilla chips

or tortilla strips

In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat, drain. Stir in water & taco seasoning. Bring to a boil, cook & stir for 2 mins. Cool Slightly.

In a small bowl, mash avacados with onion, garlic, and lemon juice. In a 3 qt. glass bowl, layer beef, avacado mixture, lettuce, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, cheese, salsa, and sour cream. Serve at once with chips or tortilla strips!!

EnJoY!!!

pHiLLy'S!!!!!!

2010-03-24T13:58:00.000-07:00

These babys are soooo good!!! I think they are a "maNLy" sandwich,

but, Brooklyn and I had No problem whats so ever.....

eating one of these baBy's!!

(sorry for the gheeto pics...blk berry pics again. My cam is never around when I need it the most:)

You will need:

1 onion

1 green bell pepper

1 pkg fresh mushrooms

Swiss Cheese

Philly Sirloin Meat

Philly, Hoagie, or Sub buns from bakery

Olive Oil

A1 steaksause if desired

First..slice onion, green bell pepper, & mushrooms.

Heat skillet or even a wok until oil is hot. ( i just drizzle enough to coat pan)

Toss is green peppers first. These take the longest to soften.

When they start to soften or carmelize, add sliced onion. Cook until tender, then add mushrooms!

Cook until Mushrooms are brown and carmelized. You may need to add more oil.

Cook Sirloin Philly meat in seperate pan. The only "Philly Steak" meat

I have found is at walmart in the frozen section next to their frozen hamburger patties.

Its in a white box, its 100% sirloin and delic!

Season with s&p, seasoning salt ect. Cook until done. You can also drizzle A1 steaksauce over

the meat at this point if you want a little extra ZING!

Place meat in hoagie bun, top with the grilled veggies and swiss cheese.

I like to zap it in the microwave for about 20 sec. to soften bun and melt cheese.

eNJoY!!!!!

Green Chile Chicken (for burritos or tacos)

2010-03-24T03:37:00.000-07:00

This is a SuPeR yummy recipe for

croc pot chicken..

you shred it and then use it for

burritos, tacos, fajitas, ect.

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN

4-6 boneless skinless chicken breast

1 can diced tomatoes with green chilis

2 cans green chilis

(if you live in LV I reccomend the Macayo's brand...YUM!)

4-6 chicken boullion cubes

1/2 cup water

Add seasoned chicken to crock pot( I use s&p, seasoning salt)

Then add canned tomatoes and 1 can green chilis. Then add chicken cubes. Add water.

Stir all together.

Cook on high for 4-6 hrs or on low for 6-8 hrs.

After the chicken is done, drain the mixture from chicken. Then add the 2nd can of green chilis.

Shred chicken with fork and YUMMO!!!! I also add another can of diced tomatoes! Serve over warmed tortillas and YUMMY!!!!

Its also great topped with pico de galo, sour cream, or salsa!!!

eNjOy!!!!

5 cup fruit salad

2010-03-18T18:16:00.001-07:00

yep....u read right!!!

just 5 cups of stuff for this baby...

and YUMO!!!!

This is a PERFECT recipe for SPRING!!!!

Got this DeLiSh recipe from my SiSSy back in the day!

I think FROGEYE might be my most fav fRuiT salad (recipe to come)

but this def comes in 2nd place.

It is SO SO SO easy and SO SO SO delic.

I ALWAYS double it & sometimes even triple it!!!

I think its the MarShMaLLows and SOuRCrEaM

that make the salad!

MmmMMMmmm!!!!!

I got this pic off of the Kraft website ...

I think mine is mUch more FLUFFIER and LOVLIER if I do say so myself hehe.

When I get around to making this..I promise to post my own pic:)

5 CUP FRUIT SALAD

2 cups MINI MARSHMALLOWS (I ALWAYS TOSS IN EXTRA)

1 CUP SOUR CREAM

1 CUP ANGEL FLAKY COCONUT

1 110z CAN MANDARIN ORANGES (drained, and i use 2 cans)

1 80z CAN CRUSHED PINEAPPLE (drained)

Mix all together and Chill for about 2 hours

before serving.

I don't mean to brag....

but....

I haven't met anyone yet who didn't love this!

Infact, this is def Dave's fav-o-rite Salad!!

He is a HaPPy man when I'm whipping up the 5 cup:))

So cReaMY & dELiSh!!!

eNjOY!!!

st.patty's fun

2010-03-17T08:37:00.001-07:00

Happy St. Patty's Everybody!!!

These pics were taken from my phone so they are not the best quality!

White Choc dipped oreos=YUM!!!!

Just melt Wilton chocolates and dip oreos, & sprinkles!

Oreo Pops = CUTE & YUM!!! (thanx Brittany for the idea)

Just melt Wilton chocolates, open oreos and place small amount of melted choc,

then insert stick. Place lid on and let it set up. Then dip pop into choc. Then Sprinkle.

eNjoY!!!!

2010-03-10T07:31:00.000-08:00

cHiCkEn N dUmPLinGs

A few years ago when I was in the hospital for some girlie problems... Miss Amanda Johnson brought us over dinner. She made cHiCkEn n DuMpLiNgS!!! It was So yUM & dEliC!!!

Next time I saw her I was like ok honey, you have GoT to give me that recipe, it was too die for! Its really really eAsy and really really GoOd!

Chicken N Dumplings

1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
(I cheated here and got a whole chicken (baked and ready to go) at Smiths deli, you can also get them at Walmart. I got the seasoned, just don't get the BBQ! I just cut all the meat off and measured it up to 1 lb, it was so easy!)
1 cup slivered onion
1 cup thinly sliced celery
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cans chicken broth
2 cups (1/2 inch thick) sliced carrot (I cheated here and just used ready to go baby carrots)
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups bisquick baking mix
1/3 cup milk

1. Coat a skillet or soup pan with cooking spray, and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and onion, saute` 5 minutes. Add celery, saute` 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over chicken mixture, saute` 1 minute. Gradually add broth, stirring until well-blended. Stir in carrot, 1/2 tsp thyme, and pepper. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Combine remaining 1/4 tsp thyme(I added exta thyme), baking mix and milk in a small bowl; stir well. Spoon dough by tablespoons into 12 rounds on top of chicken mixture. Reduce heat to meduim-low; cover and cook 15 minutes or until dumplings are done(do not boil).

When I made this for us 4, we all had about 2 servings and there was none left over, if you are cooking for more than 4, I suggest doubling it. Let me know if any of you try it and if you love it like we do!!!

eNjoY!!!!

peTiTe cHeeSeCakEs...

2010-03-09T19:03:00.000-08:00

Petite Cheesecakes These are SOOOOOO yum!!! They do require a little work,

but SOOOOOOO worth it in the end!!!

Ingredients:

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sugar ,plus 4 Tablespoons
8 Tbsp butter (1 cube), melted
3 packages (8oz each) cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp vanilla
2 cans of Comstock® or Wilderness® More Fruit Cherry,

Blueberry, Peach or Strawberry Fruit Filling or Topping

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Line 2- 12 cup muffin pans (24) with paper liners.
3. Mix crumbs, 4 Tbsp sugar and butter together until well combined.

Press crumb mixture into the bottoms of each paper lined cup. Bake for 4-6 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool on rack. REDUCE the oven to 325'.
4. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add remaining 1 cup sugar and continue beating until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add the eggs, lemon juice and vanilla; beat on LOW speed until well combined.
5. Fill each cup with the cheesecake mixture (leaving a little room on top for filling) Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely on a rack.
6. Refrigerate for about 45 mins to set up. Top each equally with the fruit filling before serving.

Makes 24 mini cheesecakes. Refrigerate leftovers.
Prep time: 20 minutes Bake time: 20-25 minutes

EnJoy!!!

2010-03-09T18:43:00.000-08:00

SpriTz CooKieS!!!!

Another yuMMY recipe from JoDi!!!!

This is a very simple recipe...requires no icing.

You can color the dough any color you want....

(yellow,green, or pink for spring!!)

They are so soft and tasty..you will have to make them to see for yourself!!!!

ps. you can find a Wilton cookie press at Michaels and I believe Target carries them too!!

SPRITZ COOKIES

1 1/2 c butter
1 c sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp almond extract
4 c flour
1 tsp baking powder

Cream butter & sugar, Add egg,milk, vanilla & almond extract.

Blend, add food coloring, and then add dry ingredients.
Place dough in cookie press and press cookies onto cookie sheet.

Bake at 375 degrees for 5-7 mins and cool.

eNjoY!!!

my MaMa's baNaNa bReAd...

2010-03-09T18:17:00.000-08:00

My sissy is a FiRm believer (sorry Casey)

that you should only make

BaNaNa bReaD

during the christmas season...not me.

I make it all year round. Or when Dave ask for it.

This is his favorite recipe by far.

He can eat an entire loaf in one sitting LoL.

This is a SiMpLe recipe...

but sooooooooo good and a

FaMiLy fAvOriTe!!!!

I think my mom is famous for her

baNaNa bReaD!!

One of my best holiday memories...

smelling that yummy bread in the oven!!!

mmmmmm.....

banana bread

1/2 C salad oil

1 C sugar

2 eggs

3 crushed bananas

1 tsp. baking soda

2 C flour

(nuts if desired, we leave em out:)

Place into greased bread pans.

I use the small ones. I think they turn out

pretty cute!!!

Fill them a little more than half full.

mix together and bake for 1 hour

at 350 degrees.

how easy is that?

I always double this,

and during the holidays I triple it!

eNjOy!!

Chicken Tortilla Soup

2010-03-05T11:03:00.000-08:00

I got this recipe from Jodi, Greyson's mom...

and boy is it DELIC!!!!

It's sooooooooo EASY and soooooooo GOOD!!!

Everything just goes in the crock pot for 6 hours and WALA!!!

CROCK POT CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

1 small onion (chopped)

1 can chili beans (not drained)

2 cans black beans (drained)

1 can corn (not drained)

1 8oz can tomato sauce

2 cans chicken broth

1 can diced tomatoes

1.25 oz taco seasoning

3-4 boneless chicken breast

All in crockpot on low for 6 hours.

Shred chicken before serving.

Top with shredded cheese, sourcream,

diced avacado & tortilla chips!

YUMO!!!

*We just used the sourcream and tortilla strips and it was perfect!

eNjOy!!!!!

carmel puffs

2010-03-02T10:22:00.000-08:00

thaNx 2 brittney from church for this yum-o recipe! She brought these to a meeting and let's just say I have been craving them ever since and just got the recipe!! Can't wait to make these babies!!! you will need 2 bags of these:

and a few other ingredients!

and you will have yourself some of these:

2 cups brown sugar

1/2 cup karo syrup light

1 TBSP water

1 cube margerine

bring to a boil, then add 1 tsp baking soda,

then pour over one to one and a half bags of puffs.

EnJoY!!!!!

thAnX Brittney!!!!!

my MaMa'S brownies....

2010-03-01T20:14:00.000-08:00

yep.....these are my mAmA's famous, marshmallow, frosted, brownies! here at our house these babies are called "oooey gooey brownies". yes, they are ooey and gooey and oH sO yUm .......you will have to make them to see for yourself:) first you make & bake the brownies, then you top with mini marshmallows & re-bake, then cool and frost. yum,yum,&yum!!!

brownies

1 c melted butter
2 c sugar
1/3 c cocoa
1 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
1/4 tsp salt
2 c flour
1 bag mini marshmallows

mix together and bake at 350* for 20 mins on large cookie sheet. When done put marshmallows on top of brownies and keep in oven 5 more mins. Cool and then frost with betty crocker chocolate frosting. eNjoY!!!

*I always test these with a toothpick to make sure they are close to being done before putting on the marshmallows:)

POPPYSEED CHICKEN

2010-03-01T11:48:00.001-08:00

this is one of my most favorite recipes. it's an easy casserole dish and so RICH & CREAMY and just YUM!!!

poppyseed chicken

2 cups boiled chicken-shredded
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cup sour cream
2 sleeves of ritz crackers
1 stick of butter
1 TBSP poppyseed (i always add extra:)

boil chicken then shred with fork. combine soup, chicken, & sour cream. Mix until well blended, set aside. Crush ritz crackers & combine with melted butter & poppyseeds. Mix half of cracker mixture with chicken mixture. Spread chicken mixture in greased 2 qt casserole pan. Top with remaining cracker mixture. bake 30 mins or till hot & bubbly at 350'.
eNjOy!!!
*ps. i always double this for our family of 4

lemon/garlic pasta

2010-02-24T19:38:00.000-08:00

3 Tbsp butter

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

1-2 Tbsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp fresh thyme; chopped

1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

2 1/2 c cooked pasta (gemeli, linguine, penne,etc)

3-4 grilled chicken breasts

Melt butter in a small pan. Add garlic and saute. Add lemon, pepper, thyme and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Add sauce to hot pasta and toss gently. Top with remaining cheese and grilled chicken and serve immediately.

Go light on the garlic and lemon juice. If you know you like a strong garlic flavor, start with one clove. For the lemon, I recommend starting with one Tbsp, taste it, and if you want a stronger lemon flavor then add more. This recipe is one of my favorite pasta dishes to make. I got it off of the tastebuds blog. Her pasta dishes are execellente!!!! I highly recommend her blog! eNjOy!!!

chicken salad served on crossaints

2010-02-24T17:42:00.000-08:00

Got this lOveLy & yUmmY recipe from my cousin Lynnie! This is so dELiC & best served on crossaints. I think Costco's are the beSt!

2 cups cooked bowtie salad
2 cups grapes, whole or sliced
2 cups chopped apple
1 lrg can chicken,drained
1/2 cup slivered almond
1 green pepper,chopped
1 can water chesnuts,chopped (optional, Dave doesn't like these so I leave them out:)
1 lrg can crushed pineapple,drained
1 cup coleslaw dressing ( I liked the hidden valley brand)
1 cup mayo
all ingredients together and chill through. serve on crossaints. yum. EnJoY!!!

*sorry, no pic

CREAMY MEXI CHICKEN

2010-02-24T16:07:00.000-08:00

croc pot meal

4 boneless/skinless chicken breast (cut into strips)
1 taco seasoning pkg
1-2 cans pinto beans
2 small cans green chili's
1 8oz cream cheese
8-10 tortillas

put first 4 things in crock pot. cook 4-5 hrs on high, or 6-8 hrs on low. During last hour of cooking add cream cheese, shred chicken with fork, mix together and then cook final hour. Then spoon mixture onto warmed tortillas. Serve with green verde salsa or red. eNjoY!!!
*sorry folks, no pic for this lovely dish:(

bbq beef sandwiches

2010-02-24T14:52:00.000-08:00

croc pot meal
Alot of people from UtAh are familiar with bbq beef sandwiches...They are served at everything! Baptisms, blessings, fam reunions, ect. Not so much here in LV. I've had many request for the recipe....so here it goes. Its a CrOc pOt one...and oh so eAsY...and oh so yUmMy:)

1 Roast (i usually buy a big,rump roast. it will shrink up alot)
1 lrg bottle of bbq sauce (i always buy the Sweet Baby Rays's Honey BBQ..I.it's the best)
1 pkg of rolls or buns (i've found the hamburger buns at walmart bakery are delic for this recipe)

Cook roast ( seasoned, salt & pepper & I always add a few of the beef boulion cubes) in croc pot on low for 4-8 hrs depending on how hot your croc pot gets...mine cooks slow, so usually ends up taking 6 hrs or so...you can tell when it's done, the meat will start to fall apart and be ready to shred! Shred beef, Mix in desired amount of sauce, stir together, place on bun and WaLa!!! BBQ Beef Sandwiches! Doesn't get any easier than that!!! EnJoY!!!

WHITE CUT OUT COOKIES (sugar cookies)

2010-02-24T10:52:00.000-08:00

My first post is dedicated to Jodi. She gives me YuMMy recipes all the way from Wisconsin. I've always thought my sugar cookies made with SouR cReaM were the best and couldn't be beat....oh no....Jodi blew those right out of the water with these babies. These are made with bUttErmiLk and are sO soFt and yUm!!! Best cookie ever!!!!! I hope you enjoy as much as we did!!!

White Cut Out Cookies
3 c + flour
1 c sugar
1 c butter
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 c buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla

cream butter & sugar. add eggs & buttermilk, mix well. add baking soda, salt, & vanilla. add flour last. 3 cups and then keep adding until its not sticky. flour board or counter, roll out, cut out. bake @ 350 for 5-7 mins.
* i've found using a smaller cutter for these works best. mine only cooked for 6 mins and the bigger one's didn't seem to cook as well. icing with betty crocker cream cheese icing. EnJoY!