tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68334127490493815202011-12-12T15:14:47.675-06:00Long distance cooking among friendsMommy, the Human Napkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09131460401357782297noreply@blogger.comBlogger321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833412749049381520.post-83037865208575468742011-12-12T15:14:00.000-06:002011-12-12T15:14:47.687-06:00

Pot Roast(For our family of 5 to have for dinner one night and then another night as leftovers. Will feed about 7 adults, or two adults and three ravenous children. Ish.) Approximately 4 hours cooking time About 5-6 pounds of beef roastGarlic cloves, probably 4 or 5 totalRed wine (I like pinot noir or chianti)1 box beef brothWorcestershire sauceSoy sauceSalt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder,

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We tried a Greek restaurant in our town recently. The waitress gave us a choice of soup or salad, and when we heard that the soup was Lemon Rice, we both immediately chose salad. But the waitress insisted that we try the soup for free, and brought us both a small bowl. I think we both had it finished off before she even came back to ask how it tasted. It was delicious! Just the right amount

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Ice Cream Cake has become a staple at every birthday party we have around here. My Tiny Man had his 5th birthday party on Saturday, so I figured I'd snap a few photos of the ice cream cake process and post them here. It's super easy and we rarely have leftovers!Ingredients:1 package Oreo cookies (or, you know, the off-brand... no one will know the difference)Chocolate syrup1 box cookies and

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I've been taking the lazy way out and buying frozen lasagnas for a while now. SuperDad finally complained and said that homemade lasagna was much better, so I decided to go for it. I couldn't find my old lasagna recipe, so I made up this one. The whole family loved it! I'm definitely keeping this one in a handy place! :)Stacey's LasagnaIngredients:1 24 oz. (1 1/2 lb.) container cottage cheese or

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I had Pink Salad once a long time ago at a church potluck or something and hunted for the recipe FOREVER before I finally found one I like. So when Kim posted her Thanksgiving menu, I decided to share my recipe with my internet people (all three of you).I've heard it called all sorts of dorky names, including Heavenly Hash, but it will always be Pink Salad to me, so...Pink Salad1 large container

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INGREDIENTS:- 1 lb. ground meat (I use turkey)- 1 large bell pepper (or 2 small ones fresh from the garden)- 1/2 of a large onion (or 1 small one fresh from the garden)- Fresh garlic (I used 3 cloves – you can use less)- 2 large ancho peppers (dried poblano peppers – find them in the Latin foods aisle or in the produce section)- Salt, Pepper, and Cumin- Optional: 1 can light red kidney beans (I

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4 boneless chicken breasts, baked and chopped1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped1/4 cup onion, choppedmayonnaisesalt and pepper to tasteapproximately 1/4 tsp celery saltapproximately 1/4 tsp Beau Monde seasoning, if desiredMix together and refrigerate for flavors to blend before serving. Is great on bread, with crackers or on top of a bed of lettuce.NOTE: You can

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1 lb. chicken breasts, cut into pieces2 cups instant rice, uncooked3 cans Fiesta Cheese soup1 cup water1 pkg frozen or canned Fiesta corn1/2 cup onion, chopped1/2 cup celery, chopped1/4 tsp. paprikasalt and pepper to taste3/4 cup tortilla chips, broken3 tablespoons butter1/2 tsp. Mexican seasoning1 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped (if desired)Combine soup, water, rice and corn in slow cooker. Add

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I saw Stephanie’s recipe for Cowboy Stew and knew I needed to try it. Mostly because the last few times I made my recipe for beef stew for my family, no one liked it but me. Everyone complained about different things and the kids never would eat it. So I just added my beef stew recipe to the list of things I won’t make any more. This list includes my lasagna (made in the crockpot because our oven

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8 pork chopssalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons oil2 cans cream of mushroom soup1 large sliced onionlarge can evaporated milk1/2 cup sour creamSalt and pepper the pork chops and then brown in the oil. Drain and then transfer pork chops to a crockpot. In another bowl mix together the soup, onion and milk. Pour over and around the pork chops and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8

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Hi, everyone! I went through the archives on my personal blog and thought I'd give you some links to all the recipes I've posted over there:Dill Potato SaladPotato Soup in the CrockpotTaco SaladBrussels sprouts with bacon and garlicMany recipes in this post, including chicken tortilla soup, pot roast, rotisserie ham, and includes info about how I plan our bi-weekly menus (from when I participated

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Pretty, isn't it?My local grocery store has been running specials on 5-lb. bags of chicken leg quarters all summer, so I stock up every few weeks. The last ones were $.49 per pound and they limit three bags at a time, so I bought 15 pounds of chicken the other day for a little over seven dollars! Needless to say, we've eaten a LOT of chicken leg quarters this summer. Pretty much all of our

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This is another recipe from Mow Mow, my grandma. This was always one of my favorite things that she made. The combination of the cream cheese, sour cream, and green onions is so tasty!(This recipe makes a lot, so you might want to half the recipe, or make it all and just freeze half. It freezes really well.)2 lbs. hamburger meat1 1/3 tsp. salt1 2/3 tsp. sugar2 - 16 oz cans tomatoes2 - 8 oz

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This is an easy recipe that makes only 2 servings. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack. BUT.......if you are like me, and LOVE all things sweet, you will want to double, triple, or even quadruple this recipe. Seriously. You think I am kidding? Try it out for yourself. You will want more, I guarantee.1 tube (4 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup

Super Mom Of Steelnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833412749049381520.post-80528865679791814922008-08-07T17:53:00.004-05:002008-09-16T19:55:57.685-05:00

This cake doesn't really have a name. The frosting has crushed pineapple in it, and it looks like coconut when you spread it on the cake. But, my dad, sister and I all HATE coconut, so we lovingly call this the "There's NO COCONUT In It" cake. And it is the most delicious cake I have ever eaten!To make the cake:1 box of yellow cake mix6 oz can mandarin oranges (Do not drain)1 egg1/2 cup oilMix

Super Mom Of Steelnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833412749049381520.post-60116872243582561832008-08-07T16:13:00.004-05:002008-09-16T19:56:21.335-05:00

Mow Mow's Osgood Pie(Mow Mow = Ora Lee Boen, my grandma)1 cup sugar4 eggs1 cup chopped pecans1 tsp vanilla1 cup butter1 cup white raisins2 tbsp vinegar1 deep dish pie shellCream sugar and butter. Add vanilla, egg yolks, and vinegar, then add raisins and pecans. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold egg whites into mixture and pour into an uncooked pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40

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I've been trying out new recipes from around the blogosphere for a while now, and I just had to share a few of the links with you!Super Easy CrockPot Lasagna - Sweet mercy, this is probably the best lasagna cooking method ever! The CrockPot Lady isn't kidding when she says it really works. Here's what I did differently... I doubled up on the sauce, added a pound of ground turkey, and substituted

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I love my Rachael Ray cookbook, and that's where I found this recipe. My local grocery store didn't have some of the ingredients, so I substituted and modified to fit my family's tastes. It came out really well!1 pound whole wheat spaghetti2 garlic cloves, minced1 medium onion, sliced into thin strips1 cup julienned carrots2 medium zucchini, sliced in half lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch-thick

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This is a good chili for people who don't care for spicy or hot chili (which is everyone in my family, but me).2 lbs. ground beef1 large can tomato juice1 c. water2 packs Chili seasoning2 large onions2 cans dark red kidney beans (optional)In a large stock pot, start tomato juice, water, beans, and chili seasonings to simmering. While this waits, saute onions in butter until slightly browned. Add

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3 c. cooked sweet potatoes1 c. sugar1/2 tsp. salt2 eggs1 stick butter (softened)1/2 c. milk1/2 tsp. vanillaCombine above ingredients and put into a large Pyrex baking dish.Topping:1 c. dark brown sugar1 c. chopped pecans1 c. coconut (sorry Stacey...)1/2 c. flour1/3 c. oleoMix topping ingredients together and pour over filling. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. AWESOME!!

Cynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463496816465516140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833412749049381520.post-23707442399557109752008-07-21T11:53:00.003-05:002008-09-16T19:54:07.700-05:00

1 package precut cabbage slaw6 green onions, sliced2 (3 oz) packages Oriental Ramen noodles2 (6 oz) packages slivered almonds2 tablespoons sesame seeds1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons white vinegar1/4 teaspoon salt1 (one) seasoning packet from the Ramen noodlesMix cabbage with onions and place in large bowl. Crumble noodles and mix with almonds and sesame seeds and place in a

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1 shortbread Ready Crust1 can Eagle Brand milk1/4 cup lemon juice1/2 teaspoon vanilla4 ounces Cool Whip1 can blueberry pie fillingEmpty pie filling into a strainer to drain some of the excess liquid. Reserve some blueberries and liquid for garnish. In medium bowl combine Eagle Brand milk with lemon juice and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Fold in Cool Whip. Spread half of mixture into

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2 sticks butter or margarine1/2 box graham crackers1/2 cup sugarsesame seeds1/2 cup broken pecan piecesLine a cookie sheet with graham cracker sections. Melt butter and add in sugar. Bring to boil and boil for 2 minutes. Immediately pour over crackers. Sprinkle with seeds and nuts. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool and separate sections. Enjoy! BEWARE: These will disappear quickly and are

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Here's one to get the kids involved in the kitchen! SuperDad's aunt gave me this recipe and the kids LOVE to help me make it. Now that they're a little older (7, 5, and 4), I'm going to start letting them measure ingredients, too. What I love about this is that the cake mix is all mixed into the pan, so there are no extra dishes to wash. And the frosting is all in one bowl, too!In a 9x13 cake pan

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Chicken and dumplings is an excellent comfort food, and to make it even easier, I make mine in the crockpot! 1 whole precooked rotisserie chicken2 cans cream of chicken soup64 ounces homemade (or 2 32-ounce boxes) chicken broth3 to 4 stalks celery, diced1/2 of a large onion, diced2 large cloves garlic, minced1/2 lb. baby carrots (optional - I like to quarter mine so they're bite-size)2 cans

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1 lb. ground beef1 onion, chopped1 tsp. saltblack pepper, to tasteBrown the above ingredients in skillet. Drain and mix into:1 can Ranch Style beans (or if you live where you can't get those, Bush's chili bean in mild sauce)1 can Spanish Rice (as above, if you can not find it in a can, Lipton offers a pack where you can make your own)1 can Rotel tomatoesCombine all ingredients into a large Pyrex

Cynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03463496816465516140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833412749049381520.post-43810212698310921452008-07-14T09:31:00.002-05:002008-09-16T19:52:09.537-05:00

1 (3 pound) roast1 large onion, chopped1 garlic clove, crushed2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce2-4 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper2 cups watercut up potatoes and carrotsPlace roast in a 5 quart Dutch oven. Add onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, sugar and pepper. Add water. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours. Add vegetables and bake 45 minutes to

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2 cups cooked macaroni1 1/2 pounds ground beef3/4 cup chopped celery1/2 cup chopped bell pepper1/2 cup chopped onion, optional2 cups grated cheese8 ounce can tomato sauce1 cup water1/2 teaspoon saltlarge can chopped or stewed tomatoesCook meat, celery and peppers together. Add rest of ingredients (except cheese) and place in a casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 350 degrees for 30

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2 cans cream style corn (or frozen, thawed)2 eggs, beaten1/2 package crumbled crackers1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 medium onion, chopped1/2 stick butterMelt butter and then saute onion in it. Mix in rest of ingredients and bake in an uncovered casserole dish at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until set.NOTE: You can add cheese if you prefer but use American as cheddar gets too tough.

Grandma Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00442216350344886439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833412749049381520.post-39597026452563605962008-07-14T09:03:00.002-05:002008-09-16T19:54:07.701-05:00

2 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons flour1 teaspoons salt2 cups milk5 cups thin sliced potatoesgrated cheese (approximately 1/2 lb)Melt butter in large pan. Add flour, salt and milk; cook until thickened, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes and bring to a boil. Pour into a 8 x 8 casserole dish. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees. Sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until

Grandma Beehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00442216350344886439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833412749049381520.post-35205654048023754772008-07-13T10:13:00.003-05:002008-09-16T19:51:18.960-05:00

2 frozen pie crusts 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 1 small precooked rotisserie chicken from the deli)1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped celery1-2 cloves garlic, minced1 small can sliced mushrooms (pieces and stems work well, too)1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables2 cans "cream of" soup (cream of mushroom, chicken, or celery)1/2 tsp poultry seasoninggarlic powderonion

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Why "The 2500 Mile Cookbook," you ask? Well, here's the whole story...Cynthia and I met at a revival at church on June 23, 1991 (has it really been that long? wow...). I remember the date because that's the night I was saved. Cynthia walked right up to me at church that night, looked me straight in the eye, and said "Hi!" She wrote in my senior yearbook that I gave her one heck of a look, but we

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