Tuesday, November 25, 2008

PUMPKIN DIP

This is pretty dang heavenly! Most people use Ginger Snaps but if you are like me and don't care too much for those, you will probably love using Graham Crackers!


4 C powdered sugar
30 oz canned pumpkin
2 (8 oz) cream cheese
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
(or you can use 2-3 teaspoons of pumpkin spice to your liking!)

Let cream cheese sit out and soften then blend all the ingredients together.
Store in refrigerator with tight lid.

Serve with Ginger Snaps, Graham Crackers, Vanilla Wafers etc..

PS To be Martha Stewart-"y" you can hollow out a small pumpkin and serve it out of that.

PSS We all know I am no Martha Stewart so knock yourselves out!

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

POWDERED SUGAR COOKIES

I like this easier no muss no fuss sugar cookie recipe. Also you don't have to roll dough, which, I don't know about you, but I HATE HATE HATE rolling dough!!

Also the consistency of these are WONDERFUL!

1 c powdered sugar
1 c Crisco
1 egg

Cream those together and add:

2 c sifted flour
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla

Add to creamed mixture. Form into balls and place on cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 375-400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or according to how brown you want them (me..not so much!)

Goes great with ICING!

AGGRESSION COOKIES


This is a good crunchy cookie but mostly it is just fun! You can halve up the dough for a young un to "play" too!

6 cups oats
3 c brown sugar
3 c butter or margarine
3 c all purpose flour
1 tbsp baking soda

Mash with your hands, it may look impossible but it WILL make dough! WARNING: This makes a LOT of cookies!

Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes (you might wanna check times on the first batch!)


Also a great alternative to strangling people, or maybe that is just me. Whatever!

SUGAR COOKIE ICING

I like this one the best, put it on any sugar cookie! It is the best part!

2/3 c butter softened
4 c confectioners sugar
2 tbsp milk
food coloring (your choice)

blend together butter and sugar alternating tidbits to milk till you get desired consistency. Drop in food coloring mix to blend.

Monday, November 17, 2008

HOMEMADE PANCAKES

1 c flour
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1 c milk
2 tbsp oil

Mix all dry and wet ingredients SEPARATELY
Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet until well blended. If too thick, add more milk.

Use oil, butter or Pay on hot griddle or fry pan. Add 1/4 to 1/2 c batter and wait until the top gently bubbles. Flip with large spatula. Remove when brown and cooked through.

BEST BANANA PUDDING EVER

1 8 oz pkg cream cheese
1 (14 oz) can sweetened cond. milk
1 (5 oz) pkg. instant vanilla pudding
3 cups cold milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 (8 oz) Cool Whip
4 bananas sliced
12 oz vanilla wafers.

DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON VANILLA PUDDING PACKAGE!!


In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in condensed milk, pudding mix, cold milk and vanilla until smooth.

Line the bottom of a 9x13 pan with vanilla wafers. Arrange sliced bananas evenly over wafers. Spread with pudding mixture. Top with remaining cool whip. Chill.

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

You will never do Shake N Bake again!

1 c bread crumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp thyme
1 c mayonnaise
2-3 lb chicken
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp paprika

Preheat oven to 350.
In a gallon ziplock bag mix all spices.
Coat each piece of chicken in mayo.
Put each piece in bag, shake.
Put in lightly greased 9x13 pan 45 minutes or until juices run clear.

*I have tried all bread crumbs that are sold in cannisters. Seasoned ones change the taste, there hasn't been one I disliked yet!

PEANUT BUTTER PUMPKIN BREAD

*This is one of my guy's favorites and Drew hates Pumpkin stuff!~

3 cups sugar
1 can 15 oz solid pack pumpkin
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
3/4 c water
2/3 c peanut butter
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg(you can use 2 or 3 tsp of pumpkin spice if you don't have the above two, tastes the same!)
In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, pumpkin, eggs, oil, water and peanut butter: beat well.Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Gradually add to pumpkin mixture; mix well.Pour into 2 greased loaf pans or a cake size pan. (so far it makes more than it says, I am trying 4 mini loaf pans next time).Bake at 350 for an hour our so our until toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP

1 lb frozen chopped broccoli
1 pint half & half
2 cups water (use water you cooked broccoli in)
1 lb velveeta
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup cornstarch with 1 cup cold water
Cook broccoli until tender; drain and set aside. In a large saucepan, add half & half and 2 cups of water. Then add velveeta, salt and pepper. When cheese is melted, add broccoli. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir into hot soup to thicken.

CORN CHOWDER

1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
2 cups cream
1 can (15-1/4 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14-3/4 oz) cream style corn
8 oz velveeta, cubed
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Saute onion and red bell pepper in melted butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add flour and stir into a paste.
Add milk and cream and whisk until thick (don't give up! It will thicken!) Then add the 2 cans of corn, velveeta, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted. Top with crumbled bacon.

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE MESS

1 box chocolate cake mix
1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 pint sour cream
4 eggs
3/4 cup oil
1 cup water

Mix all ingredients with a mixer in a large bowl. Pour into a greased crock pot. Cook on high 3-4 hours or low 6-8 hours. I did 6 hours on low and it was perfect.