Original Recipe: http://www.michellephan.com/post/diy-sugar-and-olive-oil-scrub
3 T Oil
2 T Honey
1/2 C Sugar
Mix ingredients in a small bowl. scrub scrub scrub.
do not refrigerate leftovers.
Delicious Ham and Potato Soup
4 C Diced Potatoes
1/2 C Diced Carrot
1/2 Onion, Chopped
1 C Diced Ham
3 1/2 C Water
2 T Chicken Bullion Granules
1/2 t Salt
1 t Pepper
5 T Butter or Oil
5 T Flour
2 C Milk
5 Slices Cheddar Cheese, Diced
Combine potatoes, carrots, onion, ham, water, bullion, salt, and pepper in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a pan. Stir in flour and whisk until smooth and no lumps remain. Stir constantly for a minute or two, then add milk in slowly. Whisk until smooth. Add cheese, small amounts at a time until melted completely.
Add milk mixture to soup. Stir to combine, serve immediately.
Great Depression Breakfast
Original Recipe: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zXqkHvs0po
3 Eggs
3/4 C Sugar
3 C Flour
Preheat oven to 350F. Beat eggs in a large bowl. Add sugar and mix well. Mix in flour until dough forms. Form dough into biscuit/cookie size pieces. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until done.
I think this would be good with almond extract!
Marla's Chocolate Almond Balls
Ingredients
- 2 (16-ounce) boxes confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 (14-ounce) package shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts
- 2 (12-ounce) package chocolate chips
Directions
Cream together sugar and butter in a bowl; add milk. Stir in almond extract, coconut, and nuts; mix well. Form candy into 1-inch balls. Place on waxed paper and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Melt chocolate in top of double boiler, stirring well. Remove from heat but allow chocolate to remain over hot water. (If chocolate becomes too thick, return to heat for a minute or so to thin). With a toothpick, dip each ball in chocolate and place on waxed paper until set.
Cream Cheese Corn
Original Recipe: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cream-Cheese-Corn-2/Detail.aspx
3lbs Whole Kernel Corn, Cooked
1/2 C Butter
1 (8oz) PKG Cream Cheese
Combine the corn, butter or margarine and the cream cheese in a medium sized saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes. Serve hot.
White Peppermint Hot Chocolate
2 C Heavy Whipping Cream
1 t Vanilla
1 (12 oz) PKG White Chocolate Chips
3 Candy Canes
Candy Canes and Whipped Cream, for Garnish
Combine milk, whipping cream, vanilla, white chocolate chips, and 3 candy canes in a crockpot.
Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
Serve with whipped cream and a candy cane.
Crock Pot Cola Ham
Original Recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/crock-pot-cola-ham-49786
4lb Fully Cooked Ham
1/2 C Brown Sugar, Packed
1 T Mustard
2 (12oz) Cans Regular Coca-Cola (NOT DIET), about 3 cups
Pour coca cola in the bottom of a crockpot.
Lightly score ham in diagonal lines first one way, then crosswise, to form a diamond pattern, being careful not to cut any deeper than about a eighth of an inch. (You can score both sides if you like).
Make a paste of brown sugar and mustard
Rub paste into ham on sides that have been lightly scored.
Transfer to crock pot. Cook on low 7-8 hours.
Amber's Gingersnaps
3/4 C Shortening
1 C Sugar
1 Egg
2 t Baking Soda
1 t Ginger
1 t Cloves
1 t Cinnamon
1/2 t Salt
1/4 C Molasses
Cream shortening and sugar. Add molasses and egg. Mix thoroughly. Add dry. Roll dough into balls and roll them in sugar. Refrigerate for 10-15min. Bake at 350F for 15min.
Baked Apples
Original Recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/baked-apples/detail.aspx
4 Apples
1/2 C Brown Sugar/Brown Sugar Splenda
4 T Butter
2 t Cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350F
Scoop out the core from top of the apple, leaving a well. Do not cut all the way through.
Stuff each apple with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter.
Place in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until sugar begins to caramelize and apples are tender.
Easy, Elegant Macaroons
Original Recipe: http://www.diabeteshealth.com/recipes/read/63.html
1 C Pecans
1 C Coconut
1 Egg
1 t Almond Extract
1/3 C Sugar/Splenda
Preheat oven to 350F. Grind pecans until finely ground. In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well.
Drop by packed tablespoon full onto cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes.
Red Velvet Cupcakes
1 Box Red Velvet Cake Mix
Eggs, Water, Oil (Check Box for Specifics)
Betty Crocker Cupcake Icing
Red Sugar Crystals
Combine cake mix, eggs, water, and oil according to package directions.
Line muffin tin with cupcake liners. Put about 1/4 C or less of red velvet cake batter in each liner.
Bake according to package directions for cupcakes. Usually about 22 minutes @ 350F
Let cupcakes completely cool. Top with icing and sugar crystals.
Snow Flake Hot Cocoa
Original Recipe: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/snow-flake-cocoa/detail.aspx
6 C Milk
2 C Heavy Whipping Cream
1 (12 oz) PKG White Chocolate Chips
1 t Vanilla Extract
Whipped Cream & Candy Canes, for Garnish
Combine milk, cream, white chocolate chips and vanilla extract in a crock pot. Heat on low around 2 to 3 hours.
You can also mix together on the stove to warm through and melt the white chocolate chips.
Serve with whipped cream and decorate with a peppermint stick.
Pumpkin Pie Latte
2 C Water
2 Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice Tea Bags
1 t Ground Cinnamon
1/2 t Ground Ginger
1/4 t Ground Cloves
1 C Milk
1 C MELTED Edy's Pumpkin Ice Cream
2 T Chai Latte Creamer
1/4 C Brown Sugar
Whipped Topping
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes.
1 Box Devil's Food Chocolate Cake Mix
Eggs, Water, Oil (consult the cake mix box)
36 Mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Frosting
Prepare cake batter according to package directions.
Preheat oven to 350F (consult the cake packaging)
Line a muffin pan with muffin liners. Put about 1 heaping tablespoon of cake batter in each liner. Top with a reese's peanut butter cup. Put another heaping tablespoon of cake batter on top of the reese's peanut butter cup. Liner's should be 2/3 of the way full.
Bake for about 22 minutes (consult the cake packaging)
Let muffins cool, then frost. Chop remaining peanut butter cups in half to decorate the cupcakes.
BBQ Chicken Pizza
1 (10 oz) PKG Refrigerated Pizza Dough
Olive Oil
Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce
2 C Cooked Shredded/Diced Chicken
1 C Onion, Chopped
1 C Mushrooms Sliced
Preheat oven to 400F.
Lightly oil a cookie sheet. Unroll dough onto cookie sheet and pat/roll into shape. Lightly baste the dough with BBQ sauce. Bake crust for 7 minutes. Remove pizza from oven.
Top with chicken, onions, and mushrooms. Drizzle entire pizza with BBQ Sauce.
Bake pizza for an additional 15-18 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
Three Cheese Garden Pizza
1 (10 oz) PKG Refrigerated Pizza Crust
Olive Oil
1 Small Onion, Chopped
1 Medium Zucchini, Sliced
2 Plum Tomatoes, Sliced
1 C Sliced Mushrooms
2 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
4 oz (1 Cup) Mozzarella Cheese, Grated
4 oz (1 Cup) Cheddar Cheese, Grated
1 oz (1/4 C) Parmesan Cheese, Grated
1 t Italian Seasoning
Preheat oven to 400F.
In a small bowl, mix together about 1/4 C of olive oil and garlic. Let sit a few minutes to infuse flavors. Combine cheese and Italian seasoning.
Oil a cookie sheet. Unroll pizza dough onto pan and press/roll to fill the pan. Baste dough with garlic oil. Bake for 7 minutes.
Remove pizza from oven. Top with half the cheese mixture.
Add veggies in the following order: onion, zucchini, mushrooms, tomato. Top with remaining cheese. Bake 15-18 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
The Bread
Source: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/09/the-bread/
1 Loaf Plain French Bread OR Small Hoagies
2 Sticks Butter, Softened
Preheat oven to 350F.
If using french loaf, spread 1 stick of butter per each half.
If using small hoagies, spread 1 T of butter per each half.
Bake for 10 minutes, then turn broiler on high. Broil about 2 minutes until the top is VERY BROWN and the edges start to BURN.
It must be very dark!!
Crash Hot Potatoes
Source: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2008/06/crash-hot-potatoes/
12 New Potatoes
Olive Oil
Salt to Taste
Pepper to Taste
Rosemary to Taste
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, and boil potatoes until tender. (40 min?)
Drizzle a cookie sheet with oil. Gently mash each potato until it looks similiar to a cookie.
Brush the tops of potatoes with additional olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper, and rosemary.
Bake at 450 for 25min.
Revision 8/27/2011
Not digging the rosemary. trying dill next time. also, upped the bake time to 30min for ultra nom-able-ness!
Sour Cream Mushroom Rice
Recipe Source: Mom
1 Small Onion, Chopped
2 Cans Chicken, Optional (Reserve Liquid)
2 C Water/Broth
2 C Instant Brown Rice
1 16oz PKG Sour Cream
Saute mushrooms and onion until tender.
Reserve liquid if using canned chicken. Use broth from chicken and additional broth or water to make 2 cups. Add chicken (optional) and broth/water to mushrooms and onions.
Stir in instant brown rice. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, according the package directions on instant rice box.
Remove from heat, stir in sour cream.
Basic Whole Chicken in a Crock Pot
1 5lb Whole Chicken, Thawed Completely
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Remove chicken innards. Rinse inside and outside of chicken thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Place chicken in crock pot. Cook on high for 5hrs. Chicken will fall off the bone.
Quick Quiche
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Quick-Quiche/Detail.aspx
1/2 PKG Turkey Bacon
4 oz Swiss Cheese
1 T Butter, Melted
6 Eggs
1-1/2 t Salt
3/4 C Flour
2-1/4 C Milk
Preheat oven to 350F. Cook and crumble turkey bacon.
Spray a lasagna pan with non stick spray. Shred swiss cheese into pan. Add cooked turkey bacon.
In another bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, salt, flour, and milk. Mix well.
Pour egg mixture into lasagna pan with Swiss cheese and bacon. Mix gently.
Bake for about 45 minutes or until quiche is set.
Basic Pinto Beans and Rice
1LB Pinto Beans
1-1/2 C Uncooked White Rice
About 9 C Water, Divided
Butter, To Taste
Vinegar, To Taste
Combine pinto beans and 6 C water. Simmer for 1.5 hrs.
Add uncooked white rice and remaining 3 C of water. Simmer for 20-30 min or until rice is done.
Add butter and vinegar to taste.
Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie
Original Recipe: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Best-Big-Fat-Chewy-Chocolate-Chip-Cookie/Detail.aspx
1 & 1/2 Stick Butter, Melted
1 C Brown Sugar, Packed
1/2 C White Sugar
1 T Vanilla Extract
1 Large Egg & 1 Large Egg Yolk OR 2 Small Eggs
1/2 t Baking Soda
1/2 t Salt
2 C Flour
1 Bag Ghirardelli Chocolate Chips
Preheat oven to 325F.
Cream together melted butter and sugar. Add vanilla and eggs. Mix well. Add baking soda and salt. Mix well. Add flour by the spoonful (or sift). Stir in chocolate chips by hand. Place 1/4 C of cookie dough, rounded into a ball, on a sprayed cookie sheet.
Bake 15-17 minutes or until the edges are slightly toasted. Let cookies cool slightly before eating.
Best Brownies
1 Stick Butter, Melted
1 C Sugar
2 Eggs
1 t Vanilla
1/3 C Cocoa
1/4 t Salt
1/4 t Baking Powder
1/2 C Flour
Caramel Chips or Other Goodies, Optional
Preheat oven to 350F.
Melt butter. Remove pan from heat. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well. Add cocoa, salt, and baking powder. Mix well. Add flour. Mix well.
Bake 30 minutes.
NOTE: For Whey Protein Brownies, substitute 1/2 C Flour with 1/3 C Flour and 1/3 C Whey Protein
Zesty Oven Baked Fries
Original Recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/zesty-oven-baked-fries-74730
4 Large Baking Potatoes, about 30 oz
1 T Oil
1 t Salt
1 t Black Pepper
1/2 t Garlic Powder
1/2 t Paprika
Cut potatoes into desired fry shape. Rinse well with water to get rid of the starch.
In a bowl combine potatoes and remaining ingredients. Mix well.
Bake at 450F for about 35min
Noodle Pudding
Source: Amber
1/2 LB Egg Noodles
4 Eggs
1/2 C Sugar
1/2 C Butter
8 oz Cottage Cheese
8 oz Sour Cream
Cook noodles. Drain. Beat eggs, add sugar little at a time. Melt butter.
Add cottage cheese, sour cream, noodles, and melted butter to egg mixture and mix well.
Pour into casserole dish and bake for 45min @ 350F.
Shrimp Scampi
Original Recipe: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Shrimp-Scampi-2
2 t Minced Garlic
1/4 C Butter (1/2 Stick)
1 lb Fully Cooked De-veined Shrimp
1/4 C Lemon Juice
1/2 t Pepper
1/4 t Oregano
Hot Cooked Rice or Pasta
Melt butter in a saute pan. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook until heated through. Serve over rice or pasta
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