Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Avacado Wraps- Recipe Goldmine


Ingredients

8 slices bacon
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas (I prefer wheat tortillas)
4 tablespoons Ranch-style salad dressing
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
1 tomato, chopped
1 cup shredded lettuce

Directions

Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crisp. Drain, crumble and set aside.

Warm tortillas in microwave oven for 30 to 45 seconds, or until soft. Spread 1 tablespoon Ranch dressing down the center of each tortilla. Layer crumbled bacon, avocado, tomato and lettuce over the dressing. Roll the tortilla around the other ingredients.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Stephanie's Famous Devil's Food Cake Cookies


These cookies are always a hit everytime I make them. They are gooey and delicious.

Mix 1 box of Devil's Food cake mix with 2 eggs and 1/2 cup of oil.

I like to add half a bag of white chocolate chips for texture.

Bake at 350 degrees for 9 minutes.

Sprinkle with powered sugar.

Enjoy!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Sausage Cheese Dip

2 pkgs. Cream cheese (softened)
1 tube of Jimmy Dean Sausage (other brands are just as fine)
2 cans diced tomatoes
1 can green chilies (optional)

Combine all ingredients.
Bake at 375 for 40-45 mins.
Serve with bread, tortilla chips or crackers.

This is a great appetizer, or snack to take to a friends house.

Monster Cookies

1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups white sugar
2 cups peanut butter
6 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 TBSP baking soda
9 cups oatmeal
12 oz. bag of M&M's


Mix all together in order of ingredients. Drop by spoonful onto cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 for 8-10 mins.


These yummy cookies are very hearty! Be prepared to make some, share some and freeze some. (it makes a few dozen)

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Broccoli-Cheese Casserole

I like to make this as a vegetable side dish. But it's so yummy, I end up eating it more than the main course.

INGREDIENTS:
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup of mayonnaise
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 16 oz bag of frozen chopped broccoli
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 sleeve of Ritz crackers, crushed

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, mayo, egg, & onion.
3. Place frozen broccoli in another mixing bowl. Break up the frozen broccoli. Using a rubber spatula, scrape soup-mayo mixture on top of broccoli. Add the cheese. Season with salt & pepper. Mix well. Move mixture onto prepared baking dish & smooth top of casserole.
4. Sprinkle the crushed Ritz crackers all over top of casserole.
5. Bake for 45 minutes in preheated oven.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Homemade Scones- Park Meadows Ward



Ingredients

2 Pkg Dry Yeast
2 1/2 C. Warm Water
1/4 C Sugar
1/4 C Melted Margarine or Butter
1 Egg
1 Tbs Salt
6 to 7 Cups Flour
Oil
Directions

Soften yeast in water. When yeast is bubbly, add half of the flour and the egg and beat with a mixer. Add the rest of the ingredients and knead. Using a rolling pin, roll into a fairly thin sheet. Use a pizza roller to cut out triangles. Cook in hot oil til browned slightly and drain on paper towels. Best when served hot. Serve with butter, ham, syrup, powdered sugar, honey, or whatever you like!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Fried Peanut Butter & Banana Samiches


This is a tasty sandwhich that is fast yet filling. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:
A few tablespoons of peanut butter
A squirt of honey
A splash of cinnamon
Diced banana pieces
Butter
Bread

DIRECTIONS:
Turn the burner on medium heat and put butter flavored Pam in the skillet. To assemble the sandwhiches mix the peanut better, 3-4 squirts of honey, and a couple of dashes of cinnamon. Spread this mixture of both sides of the bread. Layer one side of bread with banana slices. Put the other side of the bread on the banana slices. Spread butter on one side of the sandwhich and then set buttered side into the pan and fry until golden. While the sandwhich is cooking butter the other side of sandwhich and flip. After both sides are golden enjoy! For an added flair a light dusting of a cinnamon sugar combo is tasty.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls- Debi Slater


Ingredients

20 boneless/skinless chicken thighs (this is important- don't use breasts!)

Marinade Sauce:
3 Cups Soy Sauce
2 Cups brown sugar
1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Cup White Sugar
1 Tsp Ginger Powder
1/2 Tsp Sesame Oil

Directions


Mix marinade ingredients in large bowl. Add sauce to uncooked chicken & marinade for atleast 24 hours. Reserve some sauce for serving. Grill chicken, then cut into strips. Serve chicken with rice and extra sauce. (You can boil the sauce that was used to marinade the chicken and strain it if you don't have enough sauce).

Hawaiian Haystacks- Elana Dearborn


Ingredients

1 large can Cream of Chicken Soup
Rice (desired amount)
Pick whichever of the toppings below you would like:
Diced Tomatoes
Coconut
Sliced black olives
Cheddar Cheese
Chow Mein Noodles
Sliced celery pieces
Pineapple
Green Pepper
Red Peppers

Directions

Cook Rice. Heat Cream of chicken soup over medium heat. Add water, and make smooth gravy mixture. Serve soup over rice with ingredients on top.

Famous 7 Layer Dip- Mormon Cookbook


Ingredients

2 Large, Ripe Avocados
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 (16 oz) Can Refried Beans
1 1/2 Cups Sour Cream
1 (1.25 oz) Pkg Taco Seasoning Mix
1 Cup Shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar Cheese
1 (3.8 oz) Can Sliced Black Olives, well drained
2 Medium Tomatoes, chopped
6 Green Onions, chopped
Tortilla Chips

Directions

Peel, pit, and mash avocados. Add lemon juice and mix well. Set aside. Spread refried beans in a rectangular pyrex dish. Spread with avocado mixture. Stir together sour cream and taco mix. Spread over avocado layer. Sprinkle with cheese, black olives, tomatoes, and green onions. Serve with tortilla chips.

Peanut Butter Cookies- Lion House


Ingredients

5 1/4 Cups Flour
2 Tsp baking soda
1 Tsp salt
1 Cup Butter
3/4 Cup Shortening
1 3/4 Cups Sugar
1 3/4 Cups Brown Sugar
4 Eggs
1 Tsp Vanilla
3/4 Cup Peanut Butter

Directions

Line cookie sheet with waxed paper; set aside. (You don't have to do this step). In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In large mixing bowl,cream butter, shortening, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in peanut butter. Add flour mixture and stir until well blended. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Using fork dipped in flour, flatten each cookie slightly in a crisscross pattern. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges. Do not overbake. Makes 5 dozen 3 inch cookies.

Spaghetti Pie- Heidi Slater



Ingredients

6 oz Spaghetti
1/3 Cup grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Eggs
2 Tablespoons Butter or Margerine
1 Pound Ground beef
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
1/4 Tsp Pepper
1 (1 pound 12 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 0z) can tomato sauce
1 (3 oz) package spaghetti sauce mix
Mozzarella Cheese
Cottage Cheese

Directions

Cook spaghetti in water until tender but still firm. Drain. Add eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Mix and shape into a crust in greased pyrex or pie dish. Spread a thin layer of Cottage Cheese over top. Preheat oven to 350. Brown ground beef. Add minced garlic and pepper to ground beef. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and spaghetti sauce mix. Simmer about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and pour on top on spaghetti crust. (Note: If you don't like a lot of meat, don't add all of it). Spread and make even. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese over top. Place in oven for 30 minutes.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Quick and Easy Chicken Enchilada Casserole- Elana Dearborn



This meal is great if you're looking for a quick fix.

Ingredients

2-3 Cans Cooked Chicken
1 Big Can Cream of Chicken Soup
Larger Pkg of Corn Tortillas (they are the small round ones)
Cheddar Cheese
1 small can (4 oz) diced green chilies
Salsa

Directions

Preheat oven to 375. Heat up Cream of Chicken soup, and add some water to make it a smooth consistency. (Note: You may not need to use the entire can of soup!) Add the chicken and can of chilies to it. Rip up corn tortillas into pieces, and layer bottom of casserole dish (make a crust). Add chicken mixture on top and layer with cheese. Add another layer of corn tortillas and continue this process until the casserole dish is full. Cover with tin foil and cook in oven for 20-25 minutes. Serve with salsa.

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Seven Flavor Hamburger


This is a healthier version of sloppy joes. Ben really loved it and it took no time at all to make.

Cook Time: 20 min.
Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch black ground pepper
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 6 hamburger buns

DIRECTIONS:
1) Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Stir frequently, and break into pieces. Drain off grease.
2) Add onion, celery, and green pepper to the skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in ketchup, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato sauce. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Spoon onto buns and serve

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Chicken Pot Pie- Debi Slater


Ingredients

1 (10 oz) Pkg Frozen Peas and Carrots
1/2 C Chopped Onion
1/4 C Butter or Margerine
1/3 C Flour
3 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
3 C Cooked Cubed Chicken (Canned)
1 Box Pillsbury Pie Crust (This can be found in the refrigerated section near the biscuits. It's in a red rectangular box)
1/8 Tsp Pepper
2 C Water
3/4 C Milk
1/2 Tsp Salt

Directions

Cook Peas and Carrots; drain. Saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add water, milk, and chicken bouillon cubes all at once. Cook and stir until thickened. Stir in vegetables and chicken and heat until bubbly. Turn mixture into 9x13 inch greased pan. Bake at 450 for 12 to 15 minutes (until crust is golden brown).