11.15.2007

Really Great Nutty Zucchini Bread

Preheat oven to 350.

1 c. oil
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
Beat together, then add & mix:
3 tsp. vanilla
2 c. shredded zucchini
On top of that, pour:
3 c. flour
Create well in the flour and add:
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. baking powder
Mix well with batter.
Add ½ c.-1 c. walnuts
Pour into two well-greased (I’m not just talking about a spritz of Pam spray, you have to really grease these puppies well!) loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes.

11.11.2007

Kariann's Awesome Breadtwists

1 TBS. yeast
2 TBS. sugar
1.5 C. warm water
Mix above ingredients in mixer until it bubbles (about 10 min)
Add to mixer:
1 tsp. salt
3.5 C. flour
Mix with dough hook for 5 minutes.
Dough will be sticky.
Let rise in mixer for 45 min - 1 hour (cover with towel)
Roll out on generously floured counter into long rectangle. Cut breadsticks into strips with pizza cutter. Fold ends together and twist.
Place 1 stick butter in jelly roll pan. Place in 400' oven until melted. Add twists to pan. Brush with additional melted butter, sprinkle with garlic salt, parmesan cheese and sesame seeds. Cook for 12 min. at 400.
Buttery and Delicious!

Jamie's White Chicken Chili

This recipe is fabulous, and is just like my mom and sister's recipes.

4-5 cans great northern beans
4 cups chicken stock or broth
1-2 lg. onions chopped
1 tsp. garlic chopped
1 can green chilies chopped
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded

Simmer beans with stock, garlic, onion & chilies for 1.5 hours. Add other ingredients & simmer in crock pot for 30 minutes. Serve with monterrey jack cheese, sour cream, avocado & corn chips.

Perfect Pecan Pie

1 unbaked pie shell (or homemade, if you like the work)
1 Cup White Corn Syrup
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1/3 Teaspoon Salt
1/3 Cup Melted Butter
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
3 Eggs
2 Cups Roasted Pecans

Melt butter completely in microwave. Preheat oven to 350. Mix together in the mixing bowl: 1 Cup White Corn Syrup, 1 Cup Brown Sugar, 1/3 Teaspoon Salt, 1/3 Cup Melted Butter, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla. Beat eggs, and add to your mixture. Pour filling into unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle pecans on top of filling. I like to chop a few of the pecans into smaller pieces first. Bake at 350 for 1 hour 10 minutes. After pie has been in oven about 30 minutes, take out and wrap foil around the edges so the crust doesn't burn. Test the middle with a knife after 1 hour. If it comes out clean, it's done, if it comes out dirty, leave it in for 10-15 more minutes, and test again.

11.09.2007

Those One Potatoes

Oh my gosh. Greasy goodness!

8-9 baking potatoes - thinly sliced (about 1/4 in. or so)
1/2 c. melted butter
1/2 c. oil
salt/pepper to taste - use generously. Maybe a tsp. or so of each?
1-2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese.

Preheat oven to 400. Arrange thinly sliced potatoes in 9x13 pan. In bowl, mix butter, oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder and parmesan cheese. Pour generously and evenly over potatoes. Bake for 45 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, and parmesan is browned on potatoes. DELICIOUS!

11.07.2007

Stuffed Pork Chops with Maple Glaze for Two

2 Thick, Boneless Pork Chops - slightly frozen
1/2 small onion - finely chopped
1 granny smith green apple - finely chopped
1/2 c. plain bread crumbs
1/8 c. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. season salt
1/2 tsp. sage
1/2 tsp. rosemary

Mix all together, stuff inside of pork chops - cut in half but not through all the way. Spread remaining mix around 2 pork chops placed in glass baking dish.

Baste with below combined ingredients:
1/2 c. maple syrup
1.5 TBS. brown sugar
1.5 TBS ketchup
1.5 TBS mustard
1 TBS worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. grated orange rind
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, basting every 8-10 minutes with more glaze.

11.06.2007

Quiche

1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade if you prefer)
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. cream or half and half
1/2 c. diced ham or crumbled bacon
1 c. swiss cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
dash nutmeg
dash pepper

Mix everything, pour into pie crust. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes.

11.05.2007

Creamy Chicken Green Enchiladas

7-8 frozen Tyson brand chicken tenderloins
Place in crockpot with:
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can green chiles
1 clove garlic finely chopped
1 small onion finely chopped
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. black pepper
Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken falls apart.
Stuff filling in 10-12 small homemade corn tortillas (you can buy this at any authentic taqueria or panaderia) - Cover with 1 large can green enchilada sauce and any remaining filling.
Top with 1-2 c. mozzarella and/or queso fresco.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Garnish with cilantro. Serve with sour cream, tomatoes, lettuce and a glass of manzana lift!

11.04.2007

Yogurt Parmesan Chicken

2 c. crushed Ritz Crackers
2 T. Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. seasoned salt
8 boneless chicken breasts (I use 4 and slice them in half by width, since they are so big)
8 oz. (1 c.) plain yogurt
1/4 c. melted butter

Combine Ritz crackers, parmesan, garlic salt and seasoned salt. Set aside. Dip each chicken breast in yogurt, then coat with crumb mixture. Arrange pieces in a buttered 9x13 baking dish. Drizzle with 1/4 c. melted butter and bake at 350 for 45-55 minutes. Serves 8.

11.03.2007

Fudge Sauce/Chocolate Fondue

4-6 oz. chocolate chips (semi or milk choc.)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vinegar

Melt in double boiler, stirring frequently. Serve warm over sundaes or fresh fruit, or dip your choice of goodies for a fun and easy fondue.

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