For dinner last night I made pizza. For a twist I tried adding some thyme to my crust (about a Tbsp)
Crust:
1 c warm water (about 80 deg)
1 pkg yeast (2 1/4 t)
1 t sugar
1 t salt
2 t oil
2 1/2 - 3 c flour
mix all together in a bowl and let rise 15 min. kneed in more flour if too sticky to work with and stretch out in a pan - I use a cookie sheet oiled with olive oil.
add pizza sauce and toppings (I used a can of hunts spaghetti sauce and added cheese, pepperoni, green pepper, olives, and diced tomatoes).
Bake at 350 for 20 - 25 min until cheese is melted. for a crispier crust you can bake it closer to the bottom burner for the first half of the time.
February 11, 2009
Caramel Popcorn
This is a great recipe that I got from my old neighbor Rachel Bankhead. It does make a lot so I usually half the recipe.
1 stick butter
1/2 bag brown sugar (about 2 1/3 c)
1 c light caro syrup
1 c sweetened condensed milk
1 t vanilla
4 bags of microwave popcorn - I use a light kind and it works, I don't think I'd use a heavy butter kind.
melt the butter in a medium sauce pan with the brown sugar and caro syrup. stir pretty constantly until just before it reaches soft ball stage (softball is about 234 degrees). remove from heat and add the condensed milk and vanilla. mix well and pour over the popcorn in a large bowl.
If you are making a whole recipe you may want to split it into two bowls so that it is easier to stir. Also when putting the popcorn into the bowls I like to shake the bag to get all the un-popped kernels at the bottom and then scoop the popcorn out by hand so that the un-popped kernels stay in the bag.
1 stick butter
1/2 bag brown sugar (about 2 1/3 c)
1 c light caro syrup
1 c sweetened condensed milk
1 t vanilla
4 bags of microwave popcorn - I use a light kind and it works, I don't think I'd use a heavy butter kind.
melt the butter in a medium sauce pan with the brown sugar and caro syrup. stir pretty constantly until just before it reaches soft ball stage (softball is about 234 degrees). remove from heat and add the condensed milk and vanilla. mix well and pour over the popcorn in a large bowl.
If you are making a whole recipe you may want to split it into two bowls so that it is easier to stir. Also when putting the popcorn into the bowls I like to shake the bag to get all the un-popped kernels at the bottom and then scoop the popcorn out by hand so that the un-popped kernels stay in the bag.
February 5, 2009
What's for - Chicken Salad
since I have leftover chicken from last night and I still have lettuce to use up...
Chicken Salad:
romaine and iceberg lettuce
chopped olives
tomato
grated mozzarella cheese
green onion
leftover chicken (pan fried with salt, pepper, olive oil, and thyme)
I wish I had an avocado, I would add it.
On the side:
oven roasted carrots (see recipe box)
Prep time/Cook Time:
salad: 10 min prep, 20 min cook (for chicken)
carrots - 10 min prep, 40 min cook
Chicken Salad:
romaine and iceberg lettuce
chopped olives
tomato
grated mozzarella cheese
green onion
leftover chicken (pan fried with salt, pepper, olive oil, and thyme)
I wish I had an avocado, I would add it.
On the side:
oven roasted carrots (see recipe box)
Prep time/Cook Time:
salad: 10 min prep, 20 min cook (for chicken)
carrots - 10 min prep, 40 min cook
February 4, 2009
What's for Dinner - Chicken Tacos
Call me corny but I thought this could be fun... This is what I made for dinner tonight.
Chicken Tacos
Pan fried chicken breast (salt, pepper, and olive oil - with a little thyme cause it smelled good)
cook on med or medium low for about 8 - 10 min per side until the chicken feels firm not squishy when poked. cut into chunks after cooking - it cooks slower than cutting it up then cooking but I think it is moister.
shredded cheddar cheese
lettuce
diced tomatoes
salsa (Peterson Salsa recipe found in the canning section:)
ranch dressing
wrap in tortillas and serve:) yum and fast. if your chicken is thawed this only takes about 30 min from start to eat.
Chicken Tacos
Pan fried chicken breast (salt, pepper, and olive oil - with a little thyme cause it smelled good)
cook on med or medium low for about 8 - 10 min per side until the chicken feels firm not squishy when poked. cut into chunks after cooking - it cooks slower than cutting it up then cooking but I think it is moister.
shredded cheddar cheese
lettuce
diced tomatoes
salsa (Peterson Salsa recipe found in the canning section:)
ranch dressing
wrap in tortillas and serve:) yum and fast. if your chicken is thawed this only takes about 30 min from start to eat.
February's Valentines Theme
All the recipes from our meeting tonight are up! Enjoy trying out some of these yummy recipes:) Make sure you look at the archive section on the right of the page since only the last few posts show up and you don't want to miss out on any of the recipes that were shared tonight.
Oven Roasted Carrots
This was a recipe that my sister in law gave to me - best carrots ever!
12 carrots peeled
3 T olive oil
1 t table salt or 1 1/2 t sea salt (coarse)
cut the carrots into 2 inch long sections and if large cut in half lengthwise. place on cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt and toss in cookie sheet with olive oil. Bake for 40 minutes at 400 degrees turning half way through. You want them to blacken a little - this is the best part it has a dark caramelized flavor.
12 carrots peeled
3 T olive oil
1 t table salt or 1 1/2 t sea salt (coarse)
cut the carrots into 2 inch long sections and if large cut in half lengthwise. place on cookie sheet and sprinkle with salt and toss in cookie sheet with olive oil. Bake for 40 minutes at 400 degrees turning half way through. You want them to blacken a little - this is the best part it has a dark caramelized flavor.
Berry Smoothies - Kathy (Von) Moore
1 c frozen berries
1/2 c milk
1/2 c water
1/4 t vanilla
1/2 c sugar (can use less)
Blend all together and top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries. For a fancier look layer the smoothie, whipped cream and sliced strawberries parfait style. Delicious!
1/2 c milk
1/2 c water
1/4 t vanilla
1/2 c sugar (can use less)
Blend all together and top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries. For a fancier look layer the smoothie, whipped cream and sliced strawberries parfait style. Delicious!
Loads of Love Pizza - Karlene Von
Dough:
1 1/4 c flour
2 t yeast
1/4 t salt
2 T oil
1 cup warm water
Mix well with a fork then add another 1 1/2 c flour and mix together. Kneed dough for about 3 minutes then let sit covered for about 5 minutes.
Grease pizza pan and stretch dough to fit. Bake dough in a preheated oven at 425 for 8 minutes.
Sauce:
1 - 2 cans tomato sauce (8 oz each)
1 t sugar
1 t oregano
1/2 t garlic powder
1/4 t pepper
Mix together and put on top of cooked dough.
Toppings:
lots of mozzarella cheese
cut green peppers
sliced olives
onion
mushrooms
hamburger or sausage cooked and drained
heart shaped pepperoni or heart shaped Canadian bacon (cut your own if you cant find it)
pineapple
cook another 8-10 minutes until cheese melts
1 1/4 c flour
2 t yeast
1/4 t salt
2 T oil
1 cup warm water
Mix well with a fork then add another 1 1/2 c flour and mix together. Kneed dough for about 3 minutes then let sit covered for about 5 minutes.
Grease pizza pan and stretch dough to fit. Bake dough in a preheated oven at 425 for 8 minutes.
Sauce:
1 - 2 cans tomato sauce (8 oz each)
1 t sugar
1 t oregano
1/2 t garlic powder
1/4 t pepper
Mix together and put on top of cooked dough.
Toppings:
lots of mozzarella cheese
cut green peppers
sliced olives
onion
mushrooms
hamburger or sausage cooked and drained
heart shaped pepperoni or heart shaped Canadian bacon (cut your own if you cant find it)
pineapple
cook another 8-10 minutes until cheese melts
Heart Egg-tack - Karlene Von
With a heart shaped cookie cutter cut the center out of a piece of bread. Place the bread and the cut out heart onto a buttered pan to cook. After placing the bread in the pan crack an egg into the whole left by the cookie cutter. Cook til firming up and turn to cook the other side. Cook longer for a firmer yolk and less time for a runny yolk. What a fun breakfast idea for valentines day!
Meat Loaf (heart shaped) - Karlene Von
1 pound lean ground beef
1 1/2 c stove top stuffing mix
1/2 c water
1/4 c ketchup (divided)
1 egg beaten
Mix all ingredients together except 2 T ketchup. Shape meat mixture into a heart shaped cake pan. Bake at 375 for 40 - 45 minutes. Put remaining ketchup on top to make a red heart.
1 1/2 c stove top stuffing mix
1/2 c water
1/4 c ketchup (divided)
1 egg beaten
Mix all ingredients together except 2 T ketchup. Shape meat mixture into a heart shaped cake pan. Bake at 375 for 40 - 45 minutes. Put remaining ketchup on top to make a red heart.
Fresh Strawberry Cheese Pie - Linda Jackson
Line 2 pie pans with graham cracker crust (approximately 4 c crushed graham crackers mixed with 1 1/2 - 2 cubes butter)
Mix:
2 - 8 oz packages cream cheese softened and beaten until smooth
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 t vanilla
1/4 c lemon juice
Pour evenly over pie crusts and let set in fridge for 30 min or more.
Mix 1 package strawberry junket according to directions on box (or 2 c strawberry glaze). Add 2 quarts fresh strawberries cut in chunks. Pour over pies and refrigerate several hours before serving. Can top with whipped cream if desired.
* for valentines I shape the strawberry topping in the shape of a large heart on the top of the cheesecake.
Mix:
2 - 8 oz packages cream cheese softened and beaten until smooth
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 t vanilla
1/4 c lemon juice
Pour evenly over pie crusts and let set in fridge for 30 min or more.
Mix 1 package strawberry junket according to directions on box (or 2 c strawberry glaze). Add 2 quarts fresh strawberries cut in chunks. Pour over pies and refrigerate several hours before serving. Can top with whipped cream if desired.
* for valentines I shape the strawberry topping in the shape of a large heart on the top of the cheesecake.
Chocolate Molten Cake - Helen Thomas
5 oz bittersweet or semi sweet chocolate (3/4 c of chips)
10 T (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 c flour
Chop the chocolate into small pieces or use chips. Melt the chocolate and butter together over low heat. Set aside and cool slightly. Preheat oven to 450. Whisk eggs in a large bowl, then whisk in sugar. Slowly add in the chocolate mixture while mixing so that it doesn't cook the eggs. It is easier to add in the chocolate into the eggs with an electric mixer. Add the flour and blend well. Pour into buttered custard cups, very small bread pans, or cupcake papers. You can refrigerate the cakes at this point until you are ready to bake them - they should be eaten right after baking. When ready to bake, place the dishes on a cookie sheet and bake 11-12 min (14 minutes if refrigerated). When done run a knife around the edges to loosen them and turn over onto a plate. Serve immediately. Serve with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sause if desired.
10 T (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
3 large eggs
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 c flour
Chop the chocolate into small pieces or use chips. Melt the chocolate and butter together over low heat. Set aside and cool slightly. Preheat oven to 450. Whisk eggs in a large bowl, then whisk in sugar. Slowly add in the chocolate mixture while mixing so that it doesn't cook the eggs. It is easier to add in the chocolate into the eggs with an electric mixer. Add the flour and blend well. Pour into buttered custard cups, very small bread pans, or cupcake papers. You can refrigerate the cakes at this point until you are ready to bake them - they should be eaten right after baking. When ready to bake, place the dishes on a cookie sheet and bake 11-12 min (14 minutes if refrigerated). When done run a knife around the edges to loosen them and turn over onto a plate. Serve immediately. Serve with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sause if desired.
Poppy Seed Dressing - Lori Jackson
For Strawberry Heath Salad
1 c mayonnaise
1/2 c milk
1/4 c white vinegar
1/3 - 1/2 c white sugar
2 T poppy seeds
mix together and chill
1 c mayonnaise
1/2 c milk
1/4 c white vinegar
1/3 - 1/2 c white sugar
2 T poppy seeds
mix together and chill
Strawberry Heath Salad - Lori Jackson
1 bag spinich
1 head of romaine, washed and torn up
1 container (1 lb) strawberries sliced (they look like hearts when sliced top to bottom)
1/2 package Heath Toffee Bits
Dressing : Poppy Seed Dressing (Lori)
1 head of romaine, washed and torn up
1 container (1 lb) strawberries sliced (they look like hearts when sliced top to bottom)
1/2 package Heath Toffee Bits
Dressing : Poppy Seed Dressing (Lori)
Green Eggs and Ham Treats - Lori Jackson
For Dr. Seuss Day
Melt white chocolate or white candy melts and drop onto parchment or wax paper top while still warm with a green M&M with the M side down (or other green candy). These look just like the green eggs from Dr. Seuss' book. So Cute!
Melt white chocolate or white candy melts and drop onto parchment or wax paper top while still warm with a green M&M with the M side down (or other green candy). These look just like the green eggs from Dr. Seuss' book. So Cute!
Chocolate Chip Cookies - Heart Shaped
1 pound butter
2 c brown sugar
1 1/2 c sugar
Mix together and add:
3 eggs
2 T vanilla
beat for 4 minutes
slowly add:
6 c flour
1 1/2 t salt
1 1/2 T baking soda
1 bag chocolate chips
bake at 375 for 8 min (my oven might bake hot but I was baking them for 6 - 6 1/2 min)
To make them into hearts take two tablespoons of dough and roll each of them into a short cylinder. Place them on a cookie sheet in a V shape and join the two ends at the bottom. As they bake they will puff out into a heart.
2 c brown sugar
1 1/2 c sugar
Mix together and add:
3 eggs
2 T vanilla
beat for 4 minutes
slowly add:
6 c flour
1 1/2 t salt
1 1/2 T baking soda
1 bag chocolate chips
bake at 375 for 8 min (my oven might bake hot but I was baking them for 6 - 6 1/2 min)
To make them into hearts take two tablespoons of dough and roll each of them into a short cylinder. Place them on a cookie sheet in a V shape and join the two ends at the bottom. As they bake they will puff out into a heart.
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