tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48572883281450952092024-03-05T01:46:31.405-08:00Cooking at the Lilac ThicketSandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-29987503701002235492022-05-08T07:38:00.004-07:002022-06-01T10:15:35.133-07:00EASY BISQUICK CINNAMON BISCUITS<p>I had made homemade Bisquick and then made these which are like Hardee's used to serve but these are so much better. Love these as they don't use a lot of ingredients and are quick to mix up. The recipe came from here: <a href="https://adventuresofmel.com/easy-bisquick-cinnamon-biscuits-recipe-box/">Easy Bisquick Cinnamon Biscuits | Adventures of Mel</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0SuRCKYNyjGUOuT6BC5v86_WTMHN_NioJhQXOffsDfYOqzlBCcOFTBp8yRzYHsqo-N5IdLVohqAWoGw4Q2huNQEKGGasQyW-TpkfSJr6IxJuV2h_w0HHkqfHStWLkvMy2GVNc6fFLpM00_vPd1l6JtfDFBrb21_UQk9G0-Wpj76YtOhA-fJTfa6Sv" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="261" data-original-width="500" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0SuRCKYNyjGUOuT6BC5v86_WTMHN_NioJhQXOffsDfYOqzlBCcOFTBp8yRzYHsqo-N5IdLVohqAWoGw4Q2huNQEKGGasQyW-TpkfSJr6IxJuV2h_w0HHkqfHStWLkvMy2GVNc6fFLpM00_vPd1l6JtfDFBrb21_UQk9G0-Wpj76YtOhA-fJTfa6Sv=w400-h209" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><h1 class="entry-title" itemprop="headline" style="background-color: #fbfbfb; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #3a3a3a; font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 1.6em; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-size: medium;">EASY BISQUICK CINNAMON BISCUITS</span></h1><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-41108-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular" data-recipe="41108" data-servings="12" data-slot-rendered-dynamic="true" style="background-color: #fafafa; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; counter-reset: wprm-advanced-list-counter 0; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17.1px;"><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h4 class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; color: #212121; font-size: 1em; font-style: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0.8em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;">Drop Biscuits:</h4><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="-1" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><input aria-label="3 1/2 cups buttermilk biscuit mix *" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-6" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; width: 16px;" type="checkbox" /><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(0px, 0px, 0px, 0px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢</span></label></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3 1/2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">buttermilk biscuit mix</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded" style="box-sizing: border-box; opacity: 0.7;">*</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="-1" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><input aria-label="1 cup water" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-7" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; width: 16px;" type="checkbox" /><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(0px, 0px, 0px, 0px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢</span></label></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">water</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="-1" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><input aria-label="8 teaspoons pure cane sugar" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-8" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; width: 16px;" type="checkbox" /><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(0px, 0px, 0px, 0px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢</span></label></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">8</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">teaspoons</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">pure cane sugar</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="-1" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><input aria-label="2 teaspoons cinnamon" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-9" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; width: 16px;" type="checkbox" /><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(0px, 0px, 0px, 0px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢</span></label></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">teaspoons</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-link" href="https://amzn.to/31zf1An" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #824485; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">cinnamon</a></span></li></ul></div><div class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-group" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><h4 class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clear: none; color: #212121; font-size: 1em; font-style: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 0.8em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;">Icing:</h4><ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px;"><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="-1" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><input aria-label="2 tablespoons salted butter" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-10" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; width: 16px;" type="checkbox" /><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(0px, 0px, 0px, 0px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢</span></label></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">tablespoons</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">salted butter</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="-1" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><input aria-label="1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-11" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; width: 16px;" type="checkbox" /><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(0px, 0px, 0px, 0px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢</span></label></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/2</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">teaspoon</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">vanilla extract</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="-1" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><input aria-label="3 cups powdered sugar" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-12" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; width: 16px;" type="checkbox" /><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(0px, 0px, 0px, 0px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢</span></label></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">3</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cups</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">powdered sugar</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="-1" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span class="wprm-checkbox-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; left: -32px; line-height: 0.9em; margin-left: -16px; position: absolute; top: 0.25em;"><input aria-label="1/4 cup whole milk" class="wprm-checkbox" id="wprm-checkbox-13" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; opacity: 0; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s; width: 16px;" type="checkbox" /><label class="wprm-checkbox-label" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 26px; position: relative;"><span class="sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; clip-path: inset(50%); clip: rect(0px, 0px, 0px, 0px); height: 1px; margin: -1px; overflow-wrap: normal; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; position: absolute; width: 1px;">▢</span></label></span><span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount" style="box-sizing: border-box;">1/4</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cup</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name" style="box-sizing: border-box;">whole milk</span></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="-1" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><br /></li><li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient" data-uid="-1" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-size: 1em;">Pre-heat your oven to 425°F.</span></li></ul></div></div><div class="wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-41108-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal" data-recipe-ads-inserted="true" data-recipe="41108" style="background-color: #fafafa; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; counter-reset: wprm-advanced-list-counter 0; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 17.1px;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group" data-slot-rendered-dynamic="true" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><ul class="wprm-recipe-instructions" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin-block: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding-inline-start: 0px; padding: 0px;"><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-41108-step-0-1" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;">First mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a <a href="https://amzn.to/2Sd5o66" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #824485; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">small bowl</a>.</div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-41108-step-0-2" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;">Add the biscuit mix and water to a separate <a href="https://amzn.to/2AoAQYc" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #824485; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">large bowl</a>.</div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-41108-step-0-3" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;">Before mixing, go ahead and add in the cinnamon/sugar; then mix everything together really well.</div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-41108-step-0-4" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;">Drop the biscuits onto a <a href="https://amzn.to/2FZp5sd" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #824485; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">baking sheet</a>, about 1 to 2 inches apart.</div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-41108-step-0-5" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;">Bake at 425° for 8 to 11 minutes (oven times may vary), until the biscuits turn golden brown.</div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-41108-step-0-6" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;">Meanwhile, mix up a simple powdered sugar icing, combining the softened butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and milk in a <a href="https://amzn.to/2AoAQYc" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #824485; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">medium mixing bowl</a>. </div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-41108-step-0-7" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;">When the biscuits are done, remove them from the oven. While they're still hot, <a href="https://amzn.to/2Sew9qD" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #824485; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s, background-color 0.1s ease-in-out 0s;" target="_blank">brush</a> the icing on, and let it melt into each biscuit.</div></li><li class="wprm-recipe-instruction" id="wprm-recipe-41108-step-0-8" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.5em; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1em; margin-bottom: 5px;">Serve warm and enjoy!</div></li></ul></div></div>Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-4644604243001672292022-05-07T14:24:00.001-07:002022-06-01T10:14:32.813-07:00Old Family Recipe: Soda Bread<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This recipe was shared with me from my cousin Michelle. We are cousins thru my paternal great grandmother Fannie Ryan Roberts. Fannie was from Balin Rostig, County Cork, Ireland. She immigrated in the late 1800's to Illinois following some of her Haggerty relatives. She worked in the rectory of a Catholic church in Galesburg, Illinois. Fanny was a devout Catholic. I have one memory of her when I was maybe 3 years old and my mother and father took me for a visit to the old people's home she was living at in Davenport, Iowa. She was stroking my hair and cooing to me as I sat next to her. I felt nothing but love for her. Thank you dear cousin for sharing this priceless jewel with me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">PS: This is the note that details where the recipe came from: <span style="background-color: #800180; color: white; font-family: times;">I<span style="font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">t was her Mum Teresa who showed her and yet her Gran Nell would have learned it also, from Kate who definitely made Soda Bread....(Kate Frances Somers Healy, Fanny's daughter.)...so it is truly a family recipe! Xxx</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1Y_iPtcWOhDM5NwFrjC4_d526eaXDWJ8X9f4GuZjHfP04Lh7TsoqJ9KTb6e0nziSuVk4D0uHPDlqFOLDetWV0kjLsIwOCqpLz_jWi15CTixeMPfu3Xk_G1oUFaEf0kPhBgtAoeBuQ2awGaoFw6r08nhDu9Q10ggNTXwhWmYL3xFSTX5YFgW6zhGG/s2048/Soda%20bread%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit1Y_iPtcWOhDM5NwFrjC4_d526eaXDWJ8X9f4GuZjHfP04Lh7TsoqJ9KTb6e0nziSuVk4D0uHPDlqFOLDetWV0kjLsIwOCqpLz_jWi15CTixeMPfu3Xk_G1oUFaEf0kPhBgtAoeBuQ2awGaoFw6r08nhDu9Q10ggNTXwhWmYL3xFSTX5YFgW6zhGG/w400-h300/Soda%20bread%201.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmVk1vLK11fK9PZ4bReX6iyTKG1igfk6jyURpoY6kTOdz66_E0zfc_KVSvUAWD_exWW2tdpdnYLHGPU8QjgSfPOhdK3YZT08Nb6nOYmriAL-1B1eTbxhy5Et0U05ysQsNnGCMmP2W8VfIl0HO4P1wTedlrHVhm_3Z37mv3BobrmI89xgK0tHSGej5/s2048/Soda%20Bread%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVmVk1vLK11fK9PZ4bReX6iyTKG1igfk6jyURpoY6kTOdz66_E0zfc_KVSvUAWD_exWW2tdpdnYLHGPU8QjgSfPOhdK3YZT08Nb6nOYmriAL-1B1eTbxhy5Et0U05ysQsNnGCMmP2W8VfIl0HO4P1wTedlrHVhm_3Z37mv3BobrmI89xgK0tHSGej5/w400-h300/Soda%20Bread%202.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-76543835836568115732022-05-07T14:08:00.001-07:002022-05-07T14:08:27.039-07:00Old Family Recipe: Poor Man Cookies<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is a handwritten recipe in my mother's cook book. It came from my Grandmother Emma Connolley Russell which was passed down by her mother Emma Kleasner Connolley passed down from my great great grandmother Emma Ott Kleasner whose mother was Hilda Ott. I don't know how far back it goes but it definitely was a Kleasner recipe. My little sister loves these cookies for Christmas. They take a ton of flour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdgK0Y9thT5-nbqIo2tLBUU2Uukj5mgfJ-H7Cvhm7aYoPN26Vc64Cfd5_kZd3gerDMRnA4WqtaztkgGszWFaMUVz2hMxMoSf3JkX14g8wOpGLePXLmKGeupdO1dN7eJ3PKrEjzpxX8p-7fsH90jxFwevnKugcxWUwL403PF2xmZfLFwBuTI_rKZKe/s1024/Poor%20man%20cookies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdgK0Y9thT5-nbqIo2tLBUU2Uukj5mgfJ-H7Cvhm7aYoPN26Vc64Cfd5_kZd3gerDMRnA4WqtaztkgGszWFaMUVz2hMxMoSf3JkX14g8wOpGLePXLmKGeupdO1dN7eJ3PKrEjzpxX8p-7fsH90jxFwevnKugcxWUwL403PF2xmZfLFwBuTI_rKZKe/w480-h640/Poor%20man%20cookies.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-46916258908041161202022-05-07T13:50:00.000-07:002022-05-07T13:50:22.362-07:00Lunchroom Brownies<p> Oh my gosh these are SO good. I have made them several times.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_7ouS96jZGpHwpRv-9V4ZBNRMg1CJDGd1dNKvex09Kf7TtzZ9tj7u3lY53A8dxQIMIQc-osCTace71A-uN5ifV2rzN7-e5n6p6tiAS4zSXmEwB59xYCuKgS0InPapTUPcRenTIsMvWNDTiNIKHCfjVGYJZcu9SFGAogq0YKVLL-JCoHk15WCXPsJe" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_7ouS96jZGpHwpRv-9V4ZBNRMg1CJDGd1dNKvex09Kf7TtzZ9tj7u3lY53A8dxQIMIQc-osCTace71A-uN5ifV2rzN7-e5n6p6tiAS4zSXmEwB59xYCuKgS0InPapTUPcRenTIsMvWNDTiNIKHCfjVGYJZcu9SFGAogq0YKVLL-JCoHk15WCXPsJe=w285-h400" width="285" /></a></div>Lunchroom Brownies<p></p><p><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">1 cup of butter.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">½ cup of cocoa.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">2 cups of flour.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">2 cups of sugar.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">4 eggs.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">4 tsp of vanilla.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">1 cup of chopped nuts.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;"> (for the icing):</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">¼ cup of softened butter.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">¼ cup of milk.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">¼ cup of cocoa.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">3 cups of powdered sugar.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">A dash of salt.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /></span></p><h3 style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #2c3e50; margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #888888; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;">To make the cake, mix all the ingredients together and pour the batter into a 9×13 pan.</span></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">In a preheated oven to 350° bake for 20 to 25 minutes.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">Once the cake is done, let it cool a bit and prepare the icing.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">Mix all the ingredients of the icing together and frost the cake as you like.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #888888;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #888888;">Easy, peasy and sweet! This cake is amazing. When I made it to my family, they all went crazy over it! You should give it a shot it’s worth it.</span></span></p>Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-24214171404060913432022-05-07T12:50:00.004-07:002022-05-07T12:58:32.557-07:00Baked Ziti<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_-IHcWTZHHmC-GeiPvVElsPGqUV-TQQ0zR5Dg0hs7_hVmu1dEHnJh_rJAR_qPB9MJQvwLh6Z21pVzV11DFAZpmpAWJi1PYb8Cmb8VEKIG8uaqfMYoYZrjFmqHaDKiFcUiqaq83s6zeHe0hMtVBH6N8tSwEp6iqdcDnB-PoN0AhlFKBhNWnr5FIzK/s4160/baked%20ziti.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="3120" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_-IHcWTZHHmC-GeiPvVElsPGqUV-TQQ0zR5Dg0hs7_hVmu1dEHnJh_rJAR_qPB9MJQvwLh6Z21pVzV11DFAZpmpAWJi1PYb8Cmb8VEKIG8uaqfMYoYZrjFmqHaDKiFcUiqaq83s6zeHe0hMtVBH6N8tSwEp6iqdcDnB-PoN0AhlFKBhNWnr5FIzK/w480-h640/baked%20ziti.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">This recipe comes from <a href="https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/baked_ziti/">Baked Ziti Recipe (simplyrecipes.com)</a> . Orin and I love this recipe and I have made it several times. I use ground turkey and season it like sausage for this recipe. It is filling and cheesy! It makes great left overs.</span><div><br /></div><div><div class="comp recipe-block mntl-block" id="recipe-block_1-0" style="background: linear-gradient(rgb(235, 248, 248) 0px, rgb(254, 254, 254) 100%) rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 42px 20px 7px; position: relative; width: 608px;"><h2 class="comp recipe-block__header text-block" id="recipe-block__header_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: "Frank Ruhl Libre", Georgia, serif; font-size: 2.25rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.05; margin: 1rem 0px 0px; padding: 0px;">Baked Ziti</h2><div class="comp recipe-block__meta mntl-block" id="recipe-block__meta_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Frank Ruhl Libre", Georgia, serif; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px;"><div class="comp project-meta" id="project-meta_1-0" style="background: 0px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1 0 auto; justify-content: center; margin: 24px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="project-meta__times-container" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 4px;"><div class="loc prep-time project-meta__prep-time" style="box-sizing: border-box; flex: 0 0 18%; margin: 0px 1.6875rem 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.125rem;"><span class="comp meta-text" id="meta-text_2-0" style="align-items: start; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 8px; position: relative;"><span class="meta-text__label" face="Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #117777; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.0625rem; line-height: 1.1429; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-right: 0.25rem; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: bottom; width: 102.234px;">PREP TIME</span><span class="meta-text__data" face="Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.125rem; margin-bottom: 2px; vertical-align: bottom;">20 mins</span></span></div><div class="loc cook-time project-meta__cook-time" style="box-sizing: border-box; flex: 0 0 18%; margin: 0px 1.6875rem 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.125rem;"><span class="comp meta-text" id="meta-text_3-0" style="align-items: start; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 8px; position: relative;"><span class="meta-text__label" face="Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #117777; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.0625rem; line-height: 1.1429; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-right: 0.25rem; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: bottom; width: 102.234px;">COOK TIME</span><span class="meta-text__data" face="Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.125rem; margin-bottom: 2px; vertical-align: bottom;">55 mins</span></span></div><div class="loc total-time project-meta__total-time" style="box-sizing: border-box; flex: 0 0 18%; margin: 0px 1.6875rem 0px 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.125rem;"><span class="comp meta-text" id="meta-text_1-0" style="align-items: start; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 8px; position: relative;"><span class="meta-text__label" face="Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #117777; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.0625rem; line-height: 1.1429; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-right: 0.25rem; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: bottom; width: 102.234px;">TOTAL TIME</span><span class="meta-text__data" face="Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.125rem; margin-bottom: 2px; vertical-align: bottom;">75 mins</span></span></div></div><div class="project-meta__results-container" style="border-top: 1px solid rgb(210, 235, 232); box-sizing: border-box; display: flex; margin: 0px; padding: 16px 0px 0px;"><div class="loc recipe-serving project-meta__recipe-serving" style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.125rem;"><span class="comp meta-text" id="meta-text_6-0" style="align-items: start; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-size: 1.25rem; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 8px; position: relative;"><span class="meta-text__label" face="Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.0625rem; line-height: 1.1429; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-right: 0.25rem; text-transform: uppercase; vertical-align: bottom; width: 78.5625px;">SERVINGS</span><span class="meta-text__data" face="Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.125rem; margin-bottom: 2px; vertical-align: bottom;">6 to 8</span></span></div></div></div></div><div class="comp text-passage recipe-block__note mntl-block" id="recipe-block__note_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.5; margin: 18px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.0125rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;">If you don't have Italian seasoning in the pantry, use 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.</p></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.0125rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><br /></p></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Ingredients</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">1 pound ziti or penne pasta</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Kosher salt</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">1 pound bulk Italian sausage, ground beef, or ground pork</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">1 large onion, chopped</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or basil</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">1 tablespoon Italian seasoning</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">4 cups jarred marinara or pasta sauce, or make your own tomato sauce</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Black pepper, to taste</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">1 cup grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">1 heaping cup ricotta cheese</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Method</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Preheat the oven:</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Preheat the oven to 350°F.</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Cook the pasta:</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Heat a large pot of salted water (for every 2 quarts of water, one tablespoon of salt) to a strong boil. Add the pasta and cook at a rolling boil, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente—edible but still a little firm to the bite.</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Drain the pasta through a colander. Toss with a little olive oil so the pasta does not stick together while you make the sauce.</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Brown the meat:</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">While the water is heating in the previous step, start on the sauce. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering hot, add the bulk sausage or ground meat. Break up any large chunks of sausage as it cooks. Brown well.</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Don't stir that often or it will be more difficult for the meat to brown. If you are using ground beef or pork instead of sausage, sprinkle with a little salt.</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Make the sauce:</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">When the meat is mostly browned, add the onions and stir well to combine. Sauté everything until the onions are translucent and beginning to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Add the garlic, rosemary or basil, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Cook 1 minute, then add the tomato sauce and stir well. Bring to a simmer.</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper, if needed.</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Assemble the casserole:</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Spread a thin layer of the sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole pan, then dot the surface with half the ricotta cheese. Ladle a spoonful of sauce into the pasta, stir it well and then add the pasta into the casserole.</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Pour the rest of the sauce over the pasta, dot the remaining ricotta cheese over the pasta, and sprinkle on top both the mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese.</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">At this point, you can cool, cover, and refrigerate or freeze to make ahead.</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Bake:</span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;">Bake uncovered in the oven at 350°F until the top is lightly browned and the cheese melted, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.</span></span></div></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.0125rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><br /></p></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.0125rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><br /></p></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.0125rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><br /></p></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.0125rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><br /></p></div><div class="comp recipe-block__note-text text-block" id="recipe-block__note-text_1-0" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; letter-spacing: 0.0125rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; display: inline; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><br /></p></div></div></div><section class="comp section--ingredients section" id="section--ingredients_1-0" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Frank Ruhl Libre", Georgia, serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 20px; width: 608px;"><header class="section__header" style="background: linear-gradient(rgb(254, 254, 254) 0px, rgba(241, 249, 248, 0) 100%); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px -20px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"><h3 class="section__title section__title--bold-underline" style="border-bottom: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #222222; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.06; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0.725rem 1.25rem;"><br /></h3></header></section></div>Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-31861889931450491192013-05-22T10:43:00.000-07:002013-05-22T10:43:43.829-07:00Grandma Baldwin's Mayonnaise CakeI don't have a picture of this but this is the best cake! Moist and dense but doesn't rise well. I took this for a birthday party at work and it got rave reviews. I used my own chocolate butter cream icing rather then the Pudding Frosting recipe that came with it. This is from the web site Just a Pinch. I want to make this again this weekend for Memorial Day.<br />
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2 cups all purpose flour<br />
½ cup baking cocoa (powdered)<br />
¼ tsp salt<br />
1 tsp baking soda<br />
1 cup granulated sugar<br />
1 cup mayonnaise<br />
1½ cups cold water<br />
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Mix all the cake ingredients together in a bowl. Beat for 3 minutes. Pour into a well greased and floured cake pan. Bake at 350° for 20-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool and then frost.<br />
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<br />Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-61584819772978028142013-05-12T08:32:00.001-07:002013-05-12T08:33:46.041-07:00Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cookies<br />
These cookies were brought in by a lady at work. I loved them and asked for the recipe. She directed me to the Ocean Spray web site. These are great, not real sweet and filling. The Professor loves them. Make them!<br />
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<span style="color: #2c2218; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 6.5pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened<br />
2/3 cup brown sugar<br />
2 large eggs<br />
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats<br />
1 1/2 cups flour<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1 5-ounce package Ocean Spray® Craisins® Original Dried Cranberries<br />
2/3 cup white chocolate chunks or chips<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #2c2218; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 16pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 6.5pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Preheat oven to 375ºF. Using an electric mixer, beat butter or margarine
and sugar together in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs,
mixing well. Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt in a separate mixing
bowl. Add to butter mixture in several additions, mixing well after each
addition. Stir in dried cranberries and white chocolate chunks. Drop by rounded
teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until
golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Makes approximately 2 1/2 dozen cookies.</span></span>Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-79751989538468423732013-05-12T08:17:00.001-07:002013-05-12T08:20:54.817-07:00On the Farm Amish Casserole<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">This is such a great casserole. The Professor likes it and so I make it every 3 weeks or so. You can use any vegetable other then green beans and I use what I have in the freezer. </span></div>
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</v:imagedata></span></span></v:shape></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, cubed</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">2 cups</span></span><span class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
</span></span><span class="name"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">chicken broth (canned is okay)</span></span><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">1 </span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt;">1</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">/</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt;">4</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
cups</span></span><span class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></span><span class="name"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">milk</span></span><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">1 </span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt;">1</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">/</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt;">2</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
cups</span></span><span class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></span><span class="name"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">mushrooms, sliced</span></span><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">1 cup</span></span><span class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
</span></span><span class="name"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">green beans, frozen or fresh</span></span><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">2 teaspoons</span></span><span class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
</span></span><span class="name"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">salt</span></span><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt;">1</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">/</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt;">2</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
teaspoon</span></span><span class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></span><span class="name"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">pepper</span></span><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt;">1</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">/</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt;">2</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> cup</span></span><span class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
</span></span><span class="name"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">margarine or butter</span></span><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt;">1</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">/</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt;">3</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> cup</span></span><span class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
</span></span><span class="name"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">flour</span></span><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt;">1</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">/</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt;">3</span></span><span class="amount"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> cup</span></span><span class="ingredient"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">
</span></span><span class="name"><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Parmesan cheese, grated</span></span><span style="font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></ul>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Preheat oven to
350 degrees F.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Cook noodles as
directed on package.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Melt margarine,
then add flour and stir until smooth in a </span><a href="http://www.recipelion.com/Casserole-Recipes/On-the-Farm-Amish-Casserole/ml/"><span class="itxtnewhookspan"><span style="border: 0in windowtext; color: #009900; font-family: inherit; padding: 0in;">sauce pan</span></span><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><v:shape alt="" id="itxthook3icon" o:spid="_x0000_i1027" style="height: 7.8pt; width: 7.8pt;" type="#_x0000_t75"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
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</v:imagedata></span></span></v:shape></span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 19pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Gradually add
milk and broth, then seasonings and mushrooms.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Combine chicken,
cooked noodles, and prepared sauce.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">6.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Place in an ungreased 9 x 13 inch </span><a href="http://www.recipelion.com/Casserole-Recipes/On-the-Farm-Amish-Casserole/ml/"><span class="itxtnewhookspan"><span style="border: 0in windowtext; color: #009900; font-family: inherit; padding: 0in;">baking pan</span></span><span style="text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><v:shape alt="" id="itxthook4icon" o:spid="_x0000_i1028" style="height: 7.8pt; width: 7.8pt;" type="#_x0000_t75"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
<v:imagedata o:href="http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png" src="file:///C:/Users/Owner/AppData/Local/Temp/msoclip1/01/clip_image001.png">
</v:imagedata></span></span></v:shape></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and top with Parmesan cheese. </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: 18pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Bake for 35-45 minutes, or
until heated thoroughly and top is browned slightly.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"> </span></div>
Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-36224608546501306422013-05-12T06:49:00.001-07:002013-05-12T06:50:09.270-07:00Crockpot Lasagna<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Well my Crock pot
lasagna has received 6 vigorous thumbs up, 2 of them from Hip Hop Dot, the
team's chef. So I am sharing the recipe. I used just ground beef, no ground
turkey and I dispensed with anything low fat. I will use more cream cheese and
mozzarella next time. Make it mighty cheesy!</span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Crock pot Lasagna </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 box
lasagna noodles</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 lb. low-fat
ground beef</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 lb. low-fat ground
turkey</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 small container low-fat
Cream Cheese (not ricotta)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 small
onion </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 green bell
pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup small button
mushrooms</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 grated
carrots</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 jar spaghetti
sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 lb. pkg. of mozzarella
cheese, low fat</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Using a cooking
spray, spray your crock pot well (you will be glad you did this). Brown the meat
and drain, then run hot water to drain even more of the fat content out. Chop
onion, green bell pepper, and mushrooms. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In
the crock pot lay a layer of noodles (no need to precook), then layers of meat,
cheese, cream cheese, sauce, and veggies until you fill crock pot up. Cook on
low for 8 hours or high for 1 hour.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Servings: 4 </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Time: 30 Minutes Preparation Time</span>Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-30042153804740998492013-05-12T06:00:00.001-07:002013-05-12T06:00:50.859-07:00Crescent Roll Bread Pudding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">My
girl pal at work, Crazy Cat Lady Carol, had brought this in on one of our
weekends to work and it was to die for. Hers was made with blueberry preserves,
I bought cheapie strawberry preserves and it was every bit as good. Here is the
recipe:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">2 extra
large croissants (I squished 11 little ones into the pan)</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">½ cup Smuckers Blueberry Preserves
(any flavor preserves would be delish)</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">3 large eggs</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">1-14oz. can sweetened condensed milk
(if you're worried about calories, use non-fat sweetened condensed)<br />¾ cup
water (I used milk)</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">2
Tablespoonful butter</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">1 teaspoonful vanilla
extract</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">¼ teaspoonful
cinnamon</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">Preheat
your oven to 350°. Coat a 9" square baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">Cut your
croissants lengthwise and spread each half with about 1 Tablespoonful of
preserves. Replace tops and cut into strips. Place in your prepared baking
dish. Using small spoonfuls, daub remaining preserves on top (I did this
last).</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">Whisk your
eggs and then whisking as you add your sweetened condensed milk, water/milk,
butter, vanilla and cinnamon until blended, pour over cut-up croissants. Press
larger pieces down into the liquid and let stand 5 minutes.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">Bake 45-50 minutes or until an
inserted knife in the center comes out clean. Cool 15
minutes.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;">I made a
glaze of powdered sugar, milk and vanilla to pour over the pudding while it was
still warm. Oh my, get ready for a party in your mouth!</span>Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-39604150702454023952012-12-31T14:26:00.002-08:002012-12-31T14:32:09.487-08:00Della's Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad<em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is absolutely delicious, almost dessert like. It will hook you. You want all your broccoli and cauliflower to be small florets. It is rather time consuming but it really makes for a better salad.</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 head of cauliflower</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial;">1-2 bunches of broccoli</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial;">1 red onion</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial;">1 bag of dried craisins or raisins</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial;">1 can cashews</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial;">½ cup of sugar</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup of real mayo</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial;">Mix together the sugar and mayo.</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial;">Cup up the cauliflower and broccoli into small flowerettes.</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dice the onion finely.</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial;">Add your craisins or raisins.</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial;">Mix everything together and chill in the frig for 1 hour.</span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial;">Add the cashews just before serving because they will go soft rather quickly.</span></em>Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-82284755489783865502012-08-31T06:33:00.000-07:002012-08-31T06:35:30.301-07:00Easy Spanish RiceSorry no picture at this time. My Caribbean Prince ate it all before I thought to get a picture. I found this recipe on a blog and unfortunately can't provide you the link. My dearest love wanted "Mexican Rice" like he enjoyed in a Tennessee restaurant, yes you read right, Tennessee. After going to several Mexican places he was not finding it. This gal who writes this blog is Hispanic and it is her own recipe. It is good and flavorful with out spiciness. The hardest part is grinding up the tomato and onion and then waiting for the fluid to drain out. I used my hands to help it along. Hope you try it.<br />
<br />
<div align="center">
Easy Spanish Rice</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1½ cups long grain rice</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
½ of a small white onion</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
3 tomatoes</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
½ teaspoonful garlic powder</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1 tablespoonful Caldo de pallo (powdered chicken flavored bouillon)</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1 tablespoonful Canola Oil</div>
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Roughly chop tomatoes and onion and blend in a blender with ½ to ¾ cup water. Strain and set aside. Pulp could be frozen for soup or chili. In a small frying pan heat oil on medium. Stir in rice and fry until golden brown. Stir constantly or it will burn and stink up your house...I would know. Once the rice is golden add the tomato/onion fluid mixture. Add water to make the liquid 2 times the amount of rice. Add Caldo de pallo and the garlic. Stir and taste. If flavoring is off add more Caldo de pallo or salt. Bring to a boil and cover and reduce heat to low. Rice is done when liquid is evaporated. I tasted mine and I had to add more water because it wasn't tender yet.</div>
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Don't tell the Professor you are making it or he will be over with fork in hand and napkin tucked in collar...okay not so much the napkin. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><em>I made this for my girlfriend posse at work. Hip to the Hop Dot, Krazy Kat Lady Karol, Bodacious Bev all loved it. I didn't use the pre-baked pie crust. I took 16 peanut butter Oreo cookies, scooped the peanut butter from the middle and put it in a bowl. I crushed the chocolate cookies, put 3 Tablespoons of butter in with the peanut butter cookie centers and nuked for about 45 seconds and blended the two together with a ¼ cup of sugar. Put that in with the crushed cookies and mixed well and then put in in my new square Pyrex glass dish to form the crust. Wow, as Jen said it was a peanut butter party in her mouth. Love this will definitely make it again.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">1-5oz Jello Instant Vanilla Pudding</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">2 cups cold skim milk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">½ cup whipping cream, whipped</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1¼ cup creamy peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1 pre-baked pie shell of your choice, lightly browned</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1-8oz container Cool Whip</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Chocolate syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Crushed peanut</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Whisk together pudding mix and cold milk in bowl until creamy. Add ½ cup whipped whipping cream and peanut butter. Whisk until completely blended. Pour into baked pie shell, cover with a generous layer of Cool Whip. Put in freezer for 1 hour until set. Remove from freezer and drizzle with your favorite chocolate syrup and crushed peanuts. Cover and chill 2 hours. Serve.</span><br />
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Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-28024278071697643562012-01-01T10:10:00.000-08:002012-01-01T10:10:23.709-08:00Rick's Cheese Ball<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Btn1WqVPOdWDtRmgelN4jrNzrOKi0w-7AuO6w01goJRDdaul-REutgaVuXM4KLWP2kWbvmHxnBCbJq6Vl1MpjnA9IDgELtQ5fRv4NfbR9zxbn3b2mU3qSIQ6p2_Sdq355ZTQumsX92c/s1600/100_1166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Btn1WqVPOdWDtRmgelN4jrNzrOKi0w-7AuO6w01goJRDdaul-REutgaVuXM4KLWP2kWbvmHxnBCbJq6Vl1MpjnA9IDgELtQ5fRv4NfbR9zxbn3b2mU3qSIQ6p2_Sdq355ZTQumsX92c/s320/100_1166.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">This is a family request each Christmas from my brother Rick. The picture isn't the most appetizing but then I am not a photographer either. We love this thing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">2-8oz blocks of cream cheese</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">1 tsp garlic salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">2 tsp Accent</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">3 green onions, cut fine</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">2 pkg of buddig beef</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Cut up one package of the beef for the outside and one for the inside. Mix cream cheese, accent, garlic salt, one package of diced beef and half the green onions. Mix well form into ball and then roll in the other half of the green onions and package of diced beef. Refrigerate overnight.</span>Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-360931928730280072011-12-20T17:16:00.000-08:002011-12-20T17:16:35.406-08:00Oyster Cracker SnackThis is GOOD stuff. Hip Hop Dot gave me a Christmas card with a baggie full of this stuff and I loved it. I went to the store and got the oyster crackers and the Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix packet. Actually there was a house brand for it and it was 59¢ opposed to the brand which was twice that price. I think the Professor is gonna love it.<br />
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1 cup vegetable oil<br />
1 pkg Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix<br />
3 Tablespoonfuls Parmesan Cheese<br />
1 teaspoonful garlic powder<br />
1 teaspoonful dill weed<br />
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Put oyster crackers in 1 gallon or larger zip lock bag and pour oil over crackers. Close the bag and mix the oil thoroughly through the crackers. In a paper bag place the remaining ingredients and pour the crackers in and shake, shake, shake. Let them set overnight and then snack, snack, snack<br />
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</div>Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-74817916973849305692011-12-18T07:55:00.000-08:002011-12-19T07:25:31.886-08:00No-Oven Peanut Butter Squares<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">These sweet treats are to die for.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are easy to make and taste like peanut butter cups.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I waited until the chocolate was good and hard before I cut them into squares and the results were sloppy looking squares.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next time I will try my electric knife to cut them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have also bought some of the foil lined cupcake and candy paper liners and am going to try to make them in those for individual portions to take to our Christmas celebration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Try these, you won’t be disappointed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBTz4QefamNUvGqf2OCYW6SrRJ_1kf0BHdzwn7haXpMvGsEMQ4WbsKLzB-lM9U8m2Kd0JfmjDV-H9nLQoaWzL85xQ_-QZw_RHwZD2R_HdwXvSV4BERcsItv8l-nOrW8903CF7VQ_LJ2RU/s1600/100_1145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBTz4QefamNUvGqf2OCYW6SrRJ_1kf0BHdzwn7haXpMvGsEMQ4WbsKLzB-lM9U8m2Kd0JfmjDV-H9nLQoaWzL85xQ_-QZw_RHwZD2R_HdwXvSV4BERcsItv8l-nOrW8903CF7VQ_LJ2RU/s320/100_1145.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Curlz MT";">1-1/2 cups NABISCO Graham Cracker Crumbs <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Curlz MT";">1-1/2 pkg. (8 squares each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate (12 squares), melted <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Curlz MT";">LINE </span></strong><span style="font-family: "Curlz MT";">13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. <strong>MELT </strong>butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 45 sec. Add next 3 ingredients; mix well. Spread into prepared pan; cover with chocolate. <strong>CUT </strong>partially through dessert to mark 48 squares. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Use foil handles to remove dessert from pan; cut into squares. <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<h1 style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Curlz MT; font-size: small;">How to Make Thicker Squares</span></h1><br />
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<h1 style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Curlz MT; font-size: small;">Easy Microwave Melting of BAKER'S Chocolate Squares</span></h1><span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Microwave 1 unwrapped square of BAKER'S Chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH (100%) for 1 min., stirring after 30 sec. or until chocolate is almost melted. (The square will retain its shape.) Stir 1 min. or until chocolate is completely melted. Add 10 sec. for each additional square of chocolate, stirring every 30 sec.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 T. unsweetened cocoa powder<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">2oz red food coloring<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">2 t. pure vanilla extract, divided<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">1½ cups granulated sugar<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">2 large eggs, room temperature<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">1¼ cups all purpose flour<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">¼ t. salt<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">2½ cups powdered sugar<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">1 t. pure vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">4oz good quality white chocolate, melted<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">1-2 T. heavy cream<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350°. Butter and flour an 8"x8" baking pan. In a small bowl, slowly stir together the cocoa powder, food coloring and 1 t. vanilla into a thick paste until no lumps of cocoa remain. Set aside. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beat together the batter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then stir in the remaining 1t. of vanilla.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Add the cocoa mixture and beat on medium 2 mixtures together until they are one uniform color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Slowly add in flour and salt, mix on medium just until combined.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DO NOT OVER MIX.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Curlz MT"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cream butter until soft and fluffy, then beat in vanilla.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mix on low slowly adding sugar ½ cup at a time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once all the sugar has been added, beat on med for 30 seconds and scrape down sides of bowl.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ad in melted white chocolate and beat on medium until incorporated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With mixer on low add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Beat at medium speed until frosting has reached your desired consistency.</span></span><o:p></o:p></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Country Oven Fried Chicken</div><br />
¼ cup buttermilk<br />
3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese<br />
½ cup dry breadcrumbs<br />
½ tsp. rosemary<br />
½ tsp. thyme<br />
¼ tsp. garlic powder<br />
¼ tsp. onion powder<br />
¼ tsp. black pepper<br />
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Mix all the dry ingredients together, then dip chicken in buttermilk and roll in the dry mixture. Bake in a 400° oven for 35-40 minutes.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Snickers</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">½ cup white sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup brown sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup shortening (I used the butter flavor, 'cause that is what I had on hand)</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 eggs</div><div style="text-align: left;">2¾ cups flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp. baking soda</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 tsp. cream of tarter</div><div style="text-align: left;">¼ tsp. salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuF1-77gIv6qMQSHGxHLwOzay4Kak-xmKIsXSlONWE9dQcE8Xymw4l2rmKBj8QHy-BdiT6tVt4JBiQUvCumYVZfkf9hrA7wOGxKTZZ6JCj1PYZPBR9F4cs5h_5tqPKPVGJ4KpjbGW-ew/s1600/100_0953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuF1-77gIv6qMQSHGxHLwOzay4Kak-xmKIsXSlONWE9dQcE8Xymw4l2rmKBj8QHy-BdiT6tVt4JBiQUvCumYVZfkf9hrA7wOGxKTZZ6JCj1PYZPBR9F4cs5h_5tqPKPVGJ4KpjbGW-ew/s320/100_0953.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Mix well. Chill dough overnight, form into balls. Mix ½ cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Roll balls in the mixture and bake at 350° for 10-13 minutes.<br />
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Delicious Pumpkin Bread</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
1 2/3 cups sifted regular flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">¼ tsp baking powder</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 tsp baking soda</div><div style="text-align: left;">¾ tsp salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">½ tsp cinnamon</div><div style="text-align: left;">½ tsp nutmeg</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 1/3 cup sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/3 cup shortening</div><div style="text-align: left;">½ tsp vanilla</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 eggs</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup mashed pumpkin</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/3 cup water</div><div style="text-align: left;">½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JnRc-J09z3vnCesmZd5vHzrWmbWA7mST2agogB0RKnUZdxdYPehYn3V35Rz_d-F92meh3FocLfSMtIcx350yW26m0BnBKgijuyRm3YjU9vRCszU9GZ-kZHWBnaASYynCUtdJqs0m2uk/s1600/100_0956.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JnRc-J09z3vnCesmZd5vHzrWmbWA7mST2agogB0RKnUZdxdYPehYn3V35Rz_d-F92meh3FocLfSMtIcx350yW26m0BnBKgijuyRm3YjU9vRCszU9GZ-kZHWBnaASYynCUtdJqs0m2uk/s320/100_0956.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Grease a regular loaf pan (9"x5"x3").</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughtly after each addition. Stir in pumpkin. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with water, beating just until smooth. Do not overbeat. Fold in nuts. Turn batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for about 45-55 minutes or until done. Turn out on a wire rack and cool. Store in tight container. Slice and serve with butter.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlVC901NVmWLgZ55e9IIp4EexB8OkxHTR-t0N_dSsfymHueWllmCKXh0vDkZsv69T3FZh2lqmUs1ljWl_RIMCXWoNEkP0p9L8mxLaPDcnbEhdiTwmr_L2wndQ5vmQX6RyPvoX5nuoe27E/s1600/100_0970.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlVC901NVmWLgZ55e9IIp4EexB8OkxHTR-t0N_dSsfymHueWllmCKXh0vDkZsv69T3FZh2lqmUs1ljWl_RIMCXWoNEkP0p9L8mxLaPDcnbEhdiTwmr_L2wndQ5vmQX6RyPvoX5nuoe27E/s320/100_0970.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div></div>Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-71084831056205807892011-10-30T12:34:00.000-07:002011-11-05T12:20:26.863-07:00Date and Nut Bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_Sj6mAaDdNHML_agUoDqEQzCGiM3TaJbtlN3TTyWlKyolQKfR_4QwyH2JRh0kiRV80ycsC-C_65ybL4cU1nAnpLA6N6HDYq_aWdJw-XZBWy_ihuSHbzUvs_Ta5qr4To8U5yHaAL1tEc/s1600/100_0949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir_Sj6mAaDdNHML_agUoDqEQzCGiM3TaJbtlN3TTyWlKyolQKfR_4QwyH2JRh0kiRV80ycsC-C_65ybL4cU1nAnpLA6N6HDYq_aWdJw-XZBWy_ihuSHbzUvs_Ta5qr4To8U5yHaAL1tEc/s320/100_0949.JPG" width="320px" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="background-color: #9fc5e8; font-size: large;">I loved the Jiffy Date Nut muffins and they are no longer available. Don't you just hate when that happens? So when I was cruising through the Good Housekeeping Cookbook ©1963 for a good Banana Bread recipe and I spied this recipe with my own little eyes aided by my red framed no line bifocal glasses. I had the dates, don't know why I originally bought them but the rest of the ingredients are always in my kitchen. I also used whole wheat flour (which I bought at My HyVee yesterday), just for grins. I also made a little mini loaf in addition to the big loaf for my dear and sweetest Mom who never reads my blog. The bread is delicious, not overly sweet, I warmed it up with some butter on top and it is yummy! I also sprinkled the top with some of my sugar glitter and it gave the top a nice crunchy top. I love this and will definitely make it again.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Date and Nut Bread</span></div><span style="font-size: large;">¾ cup chopped walnuts</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup cut-up pitted dates</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1½ tsp baking soda</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">½ tsp salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3T shortening</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">¾ cup boiling water</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1½ cups sifted all purpose flour</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With a fork, mix walnuts, dates, baking soda and salt. Add shortening and boiling water, let stand 20 minutes. Start heating oven at 350°. Grease a 9"x5"x3" loaf pan. With a fork, beat the eggs and add vanilla, sugar and sifted flour. Mix in date mixture until just blended, turn into the pan. Bake 65 minutes or until cake tester inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes and then remove to wire rack to finish cooling. Then wrap in foil. Store overnight before slicing.</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">This recipe was given to me by one of the managers at work. I did not prepare it in the crock pot but on the stove top. Shredding the chicken is the time consuming part. Putting all the ingredients in the dutch oven was quick and easy. I cooked it for about a hour on the stove. I forgot to buy the green chili's but it was delicious, thick and wonderful. I also did not get the right size can of tomatoes, it was smaller by half so I added a can of tomato sauce. I was thinking it would be good served over rice too! Will I make this again, oh heck yeah! Even the Professor liked it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTnWZoHlSseiUQ1y2aXZil3oBXvJI7IawlhjUb0GqPuHSDnmvZFnUXm4Bnj6i_K56w8gDGSAfmgphCaIM1UGfpBr2G_BL94-KhwNSo1Nq66JhEHb1gkZJ2sSSMDgjhDPvHf1C_6P8cQOs/s1600/100_0933.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTnWZoHlSseiUQ1y2aXZil3oBXvJI7IawlhjUb0GqPuHSDnmvZFnUXm4Bnj6i_K56w8gDGSAfmgphCaIM1UGfpBr2G_BL94-KhwNSo1Nq66JhEHb1gkZJ2sSSMDgjhDPvHf1C_6P8cQOs/s320/100_0933.JPG" width="320px" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Crock Pot Taco Soup</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1-16 oz can pinto beans</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1-16 oz can white/kidney beans</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1-11 oz can niblet corn</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1-11 oz can Rotel tomatoes & chili's</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1-28 oz can diced tomatoes</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1-4oz can chilies, green</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1-1 oz envelope Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1-1¼ oz taco seasoning mix</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 lb shredded chicken or hamburger, cooked</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cook meat and drain. Shred chicken, add all ingredients to the crock pot. DO NOT DRAIN CANS!! Stir. Cook on high for 2 hours, on low 4 hours. Keep hot until serving.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Garnish with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions and/or tortilla chips. (I was also thinking sliced black olives.)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mRVz5HIpQFoTlhT9bg5cCaHUcrzQtbyoLFw9d5DBtYX9NwazaLWaK8rQGSomRY1tpjw5ocZt_7iSaVFqqm86kk-amD5CBbbs_RERq0pP7XUieQw66k-kMDkghqnM2g2KQGXMSNQIInk/s1600/100_0942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mRVz5HIpQFoTlhT9bg5cCaHUcrzQtbyoLFw9d5DBtYX9NwazaLWaK8rQGSomRY1tpjw5ocZt_7iSaVFqqm86kk-amD5CBbbs_RERq0pP7XUieQw66k-kMDkghqnM2g2KQGXMSNQIInk/s320/100_0942.JPG" width="320px" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span>Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-23431785732466736342011-10-25T09:39:00.000-07:002011-11-05T12:21:12.264-07:00Stuffed Spud Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiTM8ZfcWqWaJLWkLFrzYuCTByXv5X0nxDbjH_CdM2RROD3A0L-gOFcaD4K4-pRxbMQ0v-hoXsX5Y9b94QJp0oE9bJWABe9ho2SvNLOrY8d8g7D2NAXvnHby_TQXr_zqybK81JxvwS-zw/s1600/100_0967.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiTM8ZfcWqWaJLWkLFrzYuCTByXv5X0nxDbjH_CdM2RROD3A0L-gOFcaD4K4-pRxbMQ0v-hoXsX5Y9b94QJp0oE9bJWABe9ho2SvNLOrY8d8g7D2NAXvnHby_TQXr_zqybK81JxvwS-zw/s320/100_0967.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
This recipe is from a book called "Just a Matter of Thyme" ©1992 from Among Friends. I have made this soup numerous times and it is definitely a favorite. I have made it in the crock pot and taken it to work. It has also graced the entire trunk of my car once when I was transporting it. Enjoy!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Stuffed Spud Soup</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 lbs frozen hash browns, thawed</div><div style="text-align: left;">½ cup butter</div><div style="text-align: left;">½ cup chopped green onion</div><div style="text-align: left;">1-10oz can cream of chicken soup</div><div style="text-align: left;">salt and pepper to taste</div><div style="text-align: left;">3-4 cups Half 'n Half or milk (I always use Half 'n Half)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup shredded cheddar cheese</div><div style="text-align: left;">parsley flakes or chopped chives for garnish</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Saute onion in butter, add soup, half 'n half and thawed potatoes. Stir in cheese and heat gently. Garnish and serve. Serves 8-10.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxpkDdvk5E-Eejo_AxOrOEB2XDW8jvc31yTmOHkjPKaApJ9uKAnrHVtsLzEbyvBrXCWRbuRVWZEZzatYut7g6bYMoomg81L_nWAXP62DLu9Fsa9BWAHdsWkpIrIEKRo5qHsZUK2t1K42g/s1600/100_0968.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxpkDdvk5E-Eejo_AxOrOEB2XDW8jvc31yTmOHkjPKaApJ9uKAnrHVtsLzEbyvBrXCWRbuRVWZEZzatYut7g6bYMoomg81L_nWAXP62DLu9Fsa9BWAHdsWkpIrIEKRo5qHsZUK2t1K42g/s320/100_0968.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div></div>Sandi Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00408810006840455432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4857288328145095209.post-90718123271632708742011-10-24T09:25:00.000-07:002011-11-05T12:21:30.505-07:00Easy Banana BreadThis recipe came from "The Pastors Wives Cookbook" ©1978. It is good and the Professor likes it. I wanted it to taste like the Amish Banana Walnut Bread I bought at the Gibson General Store and it doesn't. It isn't as moist and not as sweet. I was wondering if the Amish made it with a starter. I could make this again but will be looking for the perfect banana bread I tasted before.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggOpvmPRoxmcAsbxh5tIQnVZPRkvxOl7yvRt9UK688-_Z0yXbIY10Lc0EltXMI7fC7BkGUae0_mtKslYyKt4kDAn8WYaFMnWqjZr8ex5Xd5sYex8KnM66ot861kb5eIQyudWSfXdgohfg/s1600/100_0891.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggOpvmPRoxmcAsbxh5tIQnVZPRkvxOl7yvRt9UK688-_Z0yXbIY10Lc0EltXMI7fC7BkGUae0_mtKslYyKt4kDAn8WYaFMnWqjZr8ex5Xd5sYex8KnM66ot861kb5eIQyudWSfXdgohfg/s320/100_0891.JPG" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Easy Banana Bread</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">½ cup butter or margarine (I used butter)</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 eggs, unbeaten</div><div style="text-align: left;">1½ cups bananas, mashed</div><div style="text-align: left;">1Tablespoonful lemon juice (I used the ReaLemon)</div><div style="text-align: left;">2 cups flour</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 teaspoonsful baking powder</div><div style="text-align: left;">½ teaspoonful salt</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup nuts, chopped (I used English walnuts)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 teaspoonful vanilla</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Cream sugar with butter, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in bananas and lemon juice. Sift flour with baking powder and salt; add and mix quickly. Stir in nuts. Bake in greased 9"x5"x3" loaf pan at 350° for about an hour until done when tested. Cool on rack. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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