Delicious Whole Wheat Chicken Noodle Soup

I was at my friend's home when she was making this. It looked and smelled delicious. It turned out to be the most delicious homemade chicken noodle soup I've ever had/made!! I made it today and it makes a huge pot full so you'll have plenty for neighbors :). It isn't a super quick meal, but totally worth the time. Healthy too.


Ingredients:
~ 1 whole chicken, thawed
~ salt & pepper
~ 3 eggs
~ whole wheat flour
~ whatever veggies you like...I use onions, carrots, peas, celery & potatoes

Directions:
Place entire chicken straight out of the packaging into a large pot, cover with water and season with plenty of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until meat is falling off of the bone.

Meanwhile, prepare veggies by rinsing and chopping into pieces (any size you like). Set aside.

In a small bowl, crack and beat eggs. Add flour until doughy. Separate dough into 3 balls and roll each out, very thin, on a floured surface, adding plenty of flour so they aren't sticky at all. (You want them very floury and dry). Cut into 1/4" strips.

When chicken is cooked, remove from pot and shred. (With a slotted spoon, remove any floating pieces of fat left in the broth in the pot). Place shredded chicken, veggies and homemade noodles in the broth. Add as much water as you like. Season VERY well with salt & pepper, sprinkle in a few Tbsp of whole wheat flour to thicken, and boil until veggies are tender and your home smells delicious!

Recipe from: Jessica Lambson

Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Chicken (YUM! My fav recipe!)

This is a recipe from my brother-in-law's mission and it's amazing! I make it for company and they rave every time. And...NO...you don't serve it on a bed of spinach (I guess you could), it's just pretty for the pic :)


Ingredients:
~ Chicken breasts
~ Ham slices (sandwich meat)
~ Cheddar cheese block
~ 1 pkg. cream cheese
~ 1 pkg regular bacon (the cheap stuff works best)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Half chicken breasts so they're thinner...don't just cut in half...cut them up the middle so you have two pieces the same size, just thinner...get it? Place chicken breasts, one at a time, between two pieces of saran wrap on a cutting board and pound chicken SUPER thin...even to the point where it's tearing a bit (don't skip this part, beat it good!!). If the breast is large, cut it in half again. You just want the chicken large enough to wrap around the meat once and tuck. Place a piece of ham, a slice of cheese block (as much as you want) and a thick ribbon of cream cheese on the raw chicken. (If you put the cheeses inside of the ham rolled up, and then put it in the chicken, it won't leak out during cooking). Roll up tightly. Start at one end with a piece of bacon and secure it with a toothpick. Spiral wrap the bacon around the chicken and pin end with another toothpick. (Try to close the ends so the filling doesn't seep out). I usually end up using two peices of bacon per chicken to seal it well. Place chicken in a non-greased dish (I use a 13x9 glass dish) and bake for about 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy!

Recipe from: My Brother-in-law, Richard's, mission.

Reeces Macadamia Cookie Cups

If you think you've had these before...think again! They're different from any I've had and SO much YUMMIER! Super easy too! Katelyn & I made them for Christmas and put white choc chips on top of the reeces just out of the oven. Cute n' tasty.


Ingredients:
~ 1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
~ 1 pkg (18 oz) individually wrapped portioned refrigerated white chip macadamia nut cookie dough
~ 24 miniature peanut butter cups

Directions:
Sprinkle macadamia nuts into 24 greased miniature muffin cups, 1 tsp. each. Cut each portion of cookie dough in half; place each half in a muffin cup. Bake at 325 degrees for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately place a peanut butter cup in each cookie; press down gently. Cool completely before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 dozen

Salt Dough Ornaments

I let the kids make these when Katelyn had a friend over...it entertained them for HOURS!! They had SO much fun and the dough was a cinch to make. They turned out super cute too, definitely keepsakes! We made 2 batches and they covered the front of our 9' tree beautifully. No...this pic is NOT the finished product of the batches THEY made :)




Ingredients:
~ 2 C. flour
~ 1 C. salt
~ 1 C. water

Directions:
Mix salt and flour. Add in half the water, then gradually add the remaining water. Knead until the dough is smooth, this can take up to 10 minutes.

For flat dough ornaments roll out the dough on baking paper. You can also be creative and make odd shapes and wreaths (takes longer to bake.) Use cookie cutters, cut-out templates, or just use your hands.

Don't forget to use a straw to make a hole so you can hang the ornament.

Baking: Time varies based on thickness of ornament
Temperature: 325°F.
Time: 1 1/2 hours - or until dry

Let cool before you begin. Paint with acrylic paints. You can sprinkle glitter on wet paint and glue on beads, buttons, or any fun accessory. Coat with acrylic varnish when everything is dry.

Penny Supper (Mac n' Cheese and Hot Dogs!)

This is an American staple so I just had to include it :) Silly, I know, but when I print this cookbook out and pass it down to my children someday, I want to be sure to include all of their favs!


Ingredients:
~ 1 Box Kraft Cheesiest Macaroni & Cheese
~ 1/4 cup Milk
~ 4 Tbsp butter or Marjorie
~ 4+ Hot Dogs (any brand, our fav is Ballpark"

Directions:
Make mac n' cheese according to pkg directions, using the milk & butter. Cut up hot dogs, stir in and serve steamin'! WA LAH!

Recipe From: Every American Family (with good taste!)

Quick Peanut Butter PLAYDOUGH - Kids Love!!

I made this when Katelyn had a friend over and it entertained them for quite awhile. I gave them plastic knives and a ton of cookie cutters and they were in heaven. The playdough actually tastes really good and I snitch bites too.


Ingredients:
~ 1 part powdered sugar
~ 4 parts peanut butter
~ 2 parts sweetened condensed milk

Directions:
Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large bow. Knead for several minutes until smooth and pliable. Mixture should not stick to your fingers. If it does, more powdered sugar may be added (add very little at a time, if needed, or playdough will get dry & crack...better too moist than dry!). Don't make more playdough than can be consumed, as there are no preservatives to prevent the growth of bacteria.

Recipe from: Friend, Amy Soucie

Cranberry, Pineapple Slush

This is a delicious drink. I thought I knew what this friend was talking about when she told me about it, but I had never had anything like it (homemade). It's very good and a great party drink!!


Ingredients:
~ 1 qt. cranberry juice
~ 1 qt. pineapple juice
~ 1 c. sugar
~ 1 Tbsp. almond extract

Directions:
Mix all ingredients, place in a large freezer Ziploc baggie and freeze. About 30 min. before serving, empty into a punch bowl. To serve, add 2 liters of sprite and crush solid pieces into slush (a potato masher works great for this).

Recipe From: Shirley Cross

Cheese Ball/Dip

I love cheese balls and this is one of the best I've had yet. It's soft which makes it a great dip for any cracker.


Ingredients:
~ 2-8oz. pkgs cream cheese
~ 1/4 tsp. dry mustard (or 1 tsp. prepared mustard)
~ 2 1/2-3 tsp. Bon Appetit (It's a McCormick seasoning salt - in little seasoning bottles in the seasoning section)
~ tops of 2-3 green onions, minced

Directions:
Mix together all ingredients (your hands work fabulous for doing this :) and shape into 2 balls. Chill at least 24 hours before serving. Serve with crackers.

Recipe from: Friend, Shirley Cross

Perfect French Bread

A friend made this bread for an enrichment activity and it was so soft and delicious it beat all of the store bought french breads. Totally worth the time!



Roll it from the long side


Risen and ready to pop in the oven




Ingredients:
~ 3 Tbsp sugar
~ 1 Tbsp salt
~ 1/2 c. veggie oil
~ 3 c. flour
~ 2 Tbsp yeast
~ 3 c. flour

Directions:
Dissolve yeast in 2 c. warm water. Add all ingredients (except last 3 c. flour). Mix well. Add the rest of the flour, a little at a time, until dough is no longer sticky (dough should always be slightly sticky :) If using a mixer or Bosch, add flour until dough pulls away from sides. Place in a warm place and rise until doubles. Cut dough in half. Roll halves into 15x9 rectangles and then roll up, lengthwise (like cinnamon rolls), pressing the seam to seal. Press ends and tuck under so they're smooth. With a cerated knife, make a few slashes on top (to look pretty like french bread should!) Place loaves onto an extra LARGE cookie sheet and let rise until they double. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Recipe from: Marva Lu Kesler

Oven Baked Potato Pieces

My fam loves these. They're Shawn's fav in breakfast burritos and with meatloaf. Super easy and can't really go wrong. I never buy frozen potatoes for breakfast meals anymore because these are so quick and delicious. Since my sister tried these, she hasn't since bought frozen either!


Ingredients:
~ 2-3 T butter
~ 3-4 large potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
~ Mrs. Dash
~ Seasoning Salt

Directions:
Cube butter and place in a 13x9 pan (or smaller if you want to make a smaller batch. Turn oven onto between 350 and 425 degrees depending on the hurry you're in. Place pan in oven at any time and melt. Remove from oven. Spread melted butter around bottom of pan and top with potato cubes and sprinkle a generous amount of seasoning on top. Stir well. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 25 minutes or until soft. When soft, remove cover and bake until slightly crispy. You can turn them if you like.

Layered Chocolate Lover's Dream Cake

This cake is so, so delicious. It serves quite a few because the slices are very tall but you can cut them thinly and serve them on big plates drizzled in hot fudge...delicious!! It's a very pretty cake with layers of cake and chocolate creamy frosting.

Ingredients:
~ 1 box devils food cake mix
~ 1 pint heavy whipping cream (no substitutions)
~ 1 8oz cream cheese
~ 2/3 c. brown sugar
~ 1 tsp. vanilla
~ 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
~ 1 king size Hershey's candy bar (for shaving on top)
~ 1 jar hot fudge topping

Directions:
Make cake batter according to package directions. Grease and cocoa (like flouring) two 8" round pie pans and bake cakes until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Turn cakes out onto a wire rack. Cool. Split each in half (so you have 4 rounds).

Whip whipping cream until fluffy. In a separate bowl combine cream cheese, vanilla, brown sugar & salt. Add to whipping cream. On a serving tray or cake server layer one round cake, frost generously (saving enough for remaining layers) and continue with layers finishing with frosting. Shave chocolate bar on top and refrigerate. To serve, "pie slice" and place on serving dishes. Warm hot fudge and drizzle over each piece. Serve immediately. (TIP: You'd think the more fudge the better, but even if you're a chocolate lover, the most delicious way to enjoy this dessert is with just a little drizzle of hot fudge. Don't overdue it! It will be plenty, I promise)

Recipe from: sister-in-law, Liz

Taco Salad (healthy)

Ingredients & Directions:
~ Romaine Lettuce (or any other dark leafy greens)
Place lettuce on plate and top with:
~ ground turkey, cooked and seasoned with taco seasoning (can use ground beef or chicken too)
~ Sprinkle of cheddar or Mexican style cheese
~ olives, sliced
~ fresh tomatoes, chopped
~ Kidney or pinto beans, drained
~ a dallop of sour cream
~ generous serving of salsa
Mix slightly and enjoy your deliciously healthy meal without the calories of dressing, and you won't even miss it!

Whole Wheat Walnut Blueberry Banana Bread

This is very healthy if you make it with agave nectar instead of sugar. A Clean Eating recipe. I love the 3/4 cup flaxseed! You'd never guess it has flaxseed an all whole wheat by the moistness of it.


Ingredients:
~ Olive oil cooking spray
~ 1 ripe banana, mashed
~ 3/4 cup flaxseed meal
~ 2 egg whites
~ 1/3 cup agave nectar (or for a less healthy bread... 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar)
~ 1 cup buttermilk (make your own...1 cup milk, 1 T lemon juice, let sit 5 min.)
~ 1 tsp baking soda
~ 1/2 tsp. sea salt
~ 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
~ 3/4 cup spelt flour (or a total of 1 1/2 cups whole wheat)
~ 1 tsp orange rind, grated (optional)
~ 1 cup blueberries
~ 1/2 cup unsalted walnuts, chopped or crushed (I like a little more, closer to 3/4 or 1 cup and I crush them)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a nonstick loaf pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together banana, flaxseed, egg whites, agave and buttermilk. In a separate bowl, mix baking soda, salt, flours and orange rind. Combine dry ingredients into banana mixture. Gently fold in blueberries and walnuts. Pour mixture into loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes. When mostly cooled I wrap in saran wrap and leave (what I don't chow down right away) out on the counter overnight. I refrigerate any leftovers the next day.

Nutrients per 4 x 1/2" slice: Calories: 200, total fat: 6g, sat. fat: .5g, carbs: 33g, fiber: 6g, sugars: 13g, protein: 8g, sodium: 260mg, cholesterol: 0mg

My Kids' Favorite Cookies

Ingredients:
~ 1 cup butter, softened
~ 1/2 cup sugar
~ 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
~ 1 egg
~ 1 tsp. vanilla extract
~ 2 cups flour
~ 1 tsp. baking soda
~ 1/2 tsp. salt
~ 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
~ 1 cup flaked coconut (optional)
~ 5 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 oz. each)

Directions:
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Beat in oats and coconut. Roll into 1-2 inch balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Break each candy bar into 12 pieces; press a chocolate piece into the center of each warm cookie. Remove to wire racks.

Recipe from: Tiffany

Just Spaghetti

With all of the fancy spaghetti recipes out there, this is one of our favorites. Especially coming home late and in need of a quick dinner, or coming home from church on Sunday and wanting something quick but satisfying before crashing for your Sunday nap!! It's really "just spaghetti" in that there's nothing unique about it.



Ingredients:
~ 1 can spaghetti sauce (the kind that comes in the metal can, either Del Monte or Hunts)
~ Noodles, just about any...reg. spaghetti is our fav. (whole wheat for us, of course)
~ Ground Beef/Turkey OR Costco's Italian Style meatballs
~ Cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions:
Cook noodles according to pkg directions. Cook meat in a skillet and season OR cook meatballs according to package directions. (We microwave the meatballs to make it quick and less clean-up.) Heat sauce in a saucepan or in a bowl in the microwave. On serving plates: place noodles, top with sauce & meatballs and sprinkle with cheese. We think french bread is a must w/ this meal!

Recipe from: Tiffany

Zucchini Pizzas

These are fast, easy, and SOO good!!! I'm always looking for something to do with ALL of my garden zucchini, especially the overgrown ones, and this is perfect!! You've gotta try. You'd never think that zucchini could make such a yummy meal.


Ingredients:
~ Thick slices of zucchini (about 1/2" thick circles) I use the overgrown ones, any will do
~ Spaghetti or pizza sauce (only about 1 Tbs for each)
~ Mozzarella cheese
~ Pepperoni (I use the mini ones)
~ Olives, sliced (optional)
You could probably add more toppings but, I've never tried anything else



Assembled and ready to bake





Directions:
Spray a cookie sheet with PAM. Place zucchini slices onto cookie sheet. Top each w/ about 1 Tbs sauce and spread. Sprinkle with cheese and spread pepperoni and olives on top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or until zucchini is as tender as you'd like. Let cool a few minutes and serve with forks.

Recipe from: Mrs. Wolfe, Katelyn's 1st grade teacher at Ridgecrest Elementary

Simple Taco Soup

This is a delicious, very quick, and healthy recipe our friends made for us. I don't love to spend hours slaving in the kitchen on Sunday, so this is a great quick meal to enjoy...just before naptime :). It makes a TON so you can eat all day and even share with friends.





Ingredients:
1 can of each of the following:
~ olives, sliced
~ chili (sometimes I use 2 cans :)
~ red beans (I also add 1 can black beans occasionally, if you do you will need to pour in the entire can of V8)
~ corn
~ tomatoes
plus:
~ V8 juice (2/3 of big container)
~ 1 lb ground turkey/beef OR chicken (we like chicken)
~ 1 med. onion
~ 1 packet taco seasoning


Directions:
In a large pot over medium heat, mix all of the cans plus V8 juice. Let that simmer. Meanwhile, brown meat with onion in a skillet. Season, according to package directions, with taco seasoning. Add meat to soup. Cook as long as you'd like and serve hot with the following...

Serve with:
~ Fritos
~ Sour Cream
~ Cheese (just about any type is great)

Recipe from: Friend, Sara Murray

Becky's Asian Meat Sauce/Marinade

Ingredients:
~ 3/4 c. brown sugar
~ 1 c. water
~ 2 T corn starch
~ 1 tsp garlic powder
~ 1/2 tsp ginger
~ 1/2 c. honey
~ 1/4 c. soy sauce

Directions:
Place meat in a baking dish (any meat...pork, chicken, ribs). Mix all ingredients and pour over meat. Bake in the oven at a low temp., about 300 degrees, for a few hours until meat is deliciously tender. Enjoy.

Recipe from: Becky Garrett

Chicken Stroganoff Bake

Ingredients:
~ Wide egg noodles
~ 2-3 chicken breasts
~ Cheddar Cheese
~ Sliced olives (optional)
~ 1 can cream o' mushroom soup
~ almost 1 small container sour cream

Directions:
Season chicken with salt and pepper and fry in a little olive oil until cooked through; add soup, about 1 c. cheese, olives and sour cream and mix well. Cook noodles according to package directions, add to mixture. Spoon mixture into a casserole dish, top with additional cheese and bake at 350 degrees until cheese is bubbly and casserole is heated through.

Recipe from: sister-in-law, Liz

Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu

Ingredients:
~ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
~ 1-2 cans cream o' chicken soup
~ 1/2 c. sour cream
~ 3/4 c. milk
~ 4 slices ham
~ 4 slices swiss cheese
~ salt & pepper

Directions:
Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in a 13x9 baking dish, top with ham. Mix all other ingredients except cheese and pour over chicken and ham. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and place one slice of cheese on each piece of chicken. Allow to melt and serve. This is really good served over rice.

Simple Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients:
~ 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
~ 1 chopped onion (optional)
~ 1 can tomato soup
~ 1/2 tomato soup can of water
~ 1 can green beans, drained (optional, can substitute for frozen)
~ 4-6 servings of prepared mashed potatoes
~ cheddar cheese

Directions:
Brown beef and onion in frying pan. Add soup, water and beans. In the bottom of the casserole dish, place mixture. On top of that, spread your mashed potatoes. Top with cheese. Pop it into the oven and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 min.

Recipe from: Tiffany Eaton

Pretty Penne Ham Skillet

Ingredients:
~ 1 lb uncooked penne pasta
~ 3 c. fully cooked ham, cubed
~ 1 large red pepper, diced
~ 1 med. yellow onion, chopped
~ 1/4 c. fresh minced parsley (or dried)
~ 2 garlic cloves, minced OR 1/4 tsp. powder
~ 1/2 tsp basil
~ 1/2 tsp oregano
~ 1/4 c. olive oil
~ 3 T butter
~ 1 can chicken broth
~ 1 T lemon juice
~ 1/2 c. shredded Parmesan

Directions:
Cook pasta. Meanwhile, in large skillet, saute veggies, ham and seasoning in oil and butter for 4-6 minutes until ham is brown and veggies are tender. Stir in broth and lemon juice. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 10-15 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Drain pasta and stir into mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Recipe from: my sister, Tricia

Fancy Fruit Pizza

This is a recipe I got from the food network. It's different than any I've had and I like it.


Ingredients:
~ 8 oz cream cheese
~ approx 2 tsp almond extract
~ Refrigerated sugar cookie dough
~ Powdered Sugar
~ Orange Marmalade
~ White chocolate (optional)
~ shredded coconut (optional)

Directions:
Press cookie dough into a pizza pan and cook for 10-12 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven. Meanwhile, whisk cream cheese and almond extract. Spread onto cooled crust. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Arrange fruit on top and drizzle with heated orange marmalade and melted white chocolate. Sprinkle with coconut, if desired. Serve immediately.

Optional Fruit Toppings:
~ peaches, bananas, pineapple, blueberries, strawberries, mendocino cherries, kiwi, blackberries, apples

T.V. Pasta Side Dish

Ingredients:
~ Angel hair pasta
~ 1/2 c. cottage cheese
~ 1/2 c. sour cream
~ grated onion
~ dash Worcestershire sauce
~ 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
~ salt
~ mozzarella cheese

Directions:
Cook noodles according to package directions. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over noodles. Place in baking dish, top with cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbly.

Recipe from: mom

Cheesy Chicken and Tomato Tortellini Toss

Ingredients:
~ 1 c. dried cheese filled tortellini
~ 3 c. broccoli florets
~ 1 T butter
~ 1 T flour
~ 1 c. milk
~ 4 oz. Swiss cheese, torn
~ 1 can diced garlic & oregano OR Italian style diced tomatoes, undrained
~ 1 c. chopped chicken, cooked

Directions:
Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

For sauce, in a medium saucepan melt the butter. Stir in flour. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add Swiss cheese and let melt. Add tomatoes, undrained. Stir in chicken. Pour over tortellini and top with broccoli.

Recipe from: Tiffany Eaton

Three Cheese Stuffed Shells

This is a yummy, healthy meal.


Ingredients:
~ 12 dried jumbo pasta shells
~ 1 beaten egg
~ 1 12oz low fat cottage cheese
~ 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
~ 1/4 c. Parmesan
~ 2 T fresh parsley (I use dried)
~ 1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
~1 14oz can Italian style stewed tomatoes, cut up
~ 1 8oz can tomato sauce


Just out of the oven...



Directions:
Cook pasta 18 min., drain and cool of foil. Mix all other ingredients except stewed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Spoon into shells in baking dish. Mix stewed tomatoes and tomato sauce and pour over top. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe from: Tiffany Eaton

Santa Fe Casserole Bake

Ingredients:
~ 1 lb ground beef
~ 1 pk taco seasoning
~ 2 c. water
~ 2 tsp chicken bouillon
~ 1/4 c. flour
~ 1 c. sour cream
~ 1 can 7 oz diced green chilies
~ 1 pk 11 oz tortilla chips
~ 2 c. grated cheese
~ 1/2 c. sliced green onions

Directions:
Brown meat, drain. Add taco seasoning. In a separate bowl combine boullion, flour & water, add to beef and taco seasoning. Bring to slight boil to thicken. Stir in sour cream & chilies. In lightly greased 13x9 place 1/2 of the chips, top w/ 1/2 beef mixture, 1/2 of the cheese and 1/2 onions, repeat. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool 5 min. Serve with salsa or taco sauce.

Recipe from: my sister, Tricia

Cheesy Chicken Deluxe

My sister made this recipe for me when I was visiting. It's fantastic.

Ingredients:
~ 2 eggs
~ 2 T water
~ 1/2 c. flour
~ dash salt, pepper & paprika
~ 1/4 c. bread crumbs
~ 3 T Parmesan cheese
~ 2 T margarine

Directions:
Whisk egg & water in small container. In separate container mix dry ingredients. Dip and roll chicken in wet and dry ingredients and then brown in butter in a frying pan. Place in 9x13 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cooked through.

Cheese sauce:
~ 2 T butter
~ 2 T flour
~ 1 c. milk
~ 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
~ 1 T Parmesan
~ 3/4 c. cheddar cheese
Melt butter in pan, stir in flour, add milk. Cook & stir until sauce thickens. Season with Worcestershire, Parmesan and cheddar. Pour over chicken.

Recipe from: My sister, Tricia

Delicious Quick Stroganoff

This is a great quick meal my fam absolutely loves with ingredients I usually always have on hand which makes it so easy.


Ingredients:
~ 1 8 oz sour cream
~ 1 pk egg noodles, cooked
~ 1 can cream o' mushroom soup
~ 1 lb ground beef

Directions:
Saute mushrooms and ground beef until meat is cooked through. Add cooked noodles, sour cream and cream o' mush soup. Serve hot.

Broccoli, Rice & Chicken Casserole (delicious!)

This is a very quick, easy & yummy recipe off of the instant rice box. I've never used instant rice for it though.

Ingredients:
~ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked & cubed (optional - this is a great meal even without the chicken!)
~ 1 can cream o' chick soup
~ 2 c. uncooked white rice
~ 2 c. broccoli
~1 c. grated cheese

Directions: (2 cooking options!)
To the cooked rice add: chicken, cream o' chick soup & broccoli. Mix well. Top with add'l cheese and serve

OR

heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix chicken, cream o' chick soup and cheese. Place in baking dish, top with broccoli and bake for about 10-15 minutes or so.

Grandma Wilson's Applesauce Spice Cookies (MOIST!)

These are so good. They taste like the moistest pumpkin choc chip cookie you've ever had.


Ingredients:
~ 2 c. sugar
~ 1 c. butter
~ 2 eggs
~ 2 c. apple sauce
~ 4 c. flour
~ 1/2 tsp salt
~ 2 tsp baking soda
~ 1 tsp cinnamon
~ 1 tsp nutmeg
~ 1 tsp cloves
~ 1 8 oz pk chocolate chips

Directions:
Mix all ingredients. Spoon into balls on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

Recipe from: Grandma Wilson (a friend's grandma)

Fresh Vegetable Beef Barley Soup (Crock Pot)

A note from Tricia: "I used canned or frozen corn and frozen green beans (partially thawed). If you don't have tomatoes with garlic, use diced tomatoes and add 1/2 tsp garlic."


Ingredients:
~ 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat (fat trimmed)
~ 1 small bell pepper, chopped
~ 3/4 cup 1" pieces green beans
~ 3/4 chopped onion
~ 3/4 cup uncooked barley
~2/3 cup fresh whole kernel corn
~ 1 1/2 cups water
~ 1 tsp salt
~ 1 tsp chopped fresh (or 1/2 tsp dried) thyme leaves
~ 1/4 tsp pepper
~ 2 cans (14 1/2 oz each) ready to serve beef broth
~ 2 cans (14 1/2 oz each) diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained
~ 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce

Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a 3 1/2-6 qt slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8-9 hours (or high heat 4-5 hours) or until veggies and barley are tender.

Recipe from: My sister, Tricia

No Fuss Potato Soup

This is a great quick and simple soup if you make it on the stove. It uses ingredients I always have on hand so I love it.

Ingredients:
~ 6 cups cubed peeled potatoes (I like pretty small cubed pieces)
~ 5 cups water
~ 2 cups chopped onion
~ 1/2 cup chopped celery
~ 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
~ 1/4 cup butter or margarine
~ 4 tsp chicken bouillon granules
~ 2 tsp salt
~ 1/4 tsp pepper

~ 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
~ 3 T chopped fresh parsley (or dried)
~ snipped chives, optional

Directions (45 min. cooking or slow cooker):
In a large slow cooker, combine first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on high 7-8 hours or until veggies are tender.
OR
In a large pot on the stove, combine first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until veggies are tender (for about 45 min.).

Add milk and parsley, mix well. Cover and cook 30-60 minutes longer or until heated through. Garnish with chives, if desired.

Recipe from: my sister, Tricia

Savory Pot Roast

Ingredients:
~ 2 to 2 1/2 lb beef bottom round roast
~ 2 tsp olive oil or veg oil
~ 2 or 3 med potatoes, cut into 2 in. pieces
~ 2 1/2 c. baby carrots
~ 2 cups sliced mushrooms
~ 1 med. celery stalk, sliced (1/2 cup)
~ 1 med. onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
~ 1 tsp salt
~ 1/2 tsp pepper
~ 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
~ 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
~ 1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed beef broth
~ 1 can (5 1/2 oz) eight vegetable juice
~ 1/4 cup flour

Directions:
Trim excess fat from beef. Heat in skillet over med-high heat. Cook beef in oil about 10 min., turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Place potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, celery & onion in crock pot. Sprinkle w/ salt, pepper & thyme. Place beef on veggies, pour tomatoes, broth & veg juice over beef. Cover & cook on low 8-10 hours or until beef & veggies are tender. Remove beef and veggies, place on serving platter and keep warm.

Skim fat from beef juices in cooker. Remove 1/2 c. juices. Mix w/ flour until smooth. Gradually stir flour mixture into remaining juices. Cook on high 15 min. or until thickened. Serve sauce w/ beef & veggies.

Recipe from: My sister, Tricia

Chicken & Wild Rice Soup (Crock Pot)

Ingredients:
~ 2 T butter
~ 3 ribs celery, thinly sliced
~ 1 med. onion, chopped
~ 1 (8 oz.) pkg sliced fresh portabella mushrooms
~ 2 tsp minced garlic
~ 4 (14 oz) cans roasted garlic-flavored chicken broth (or just add a little garlic powder)
~ 3 (6 oz) pks roasted chicken breast chunks
~ 1 1/2 c. frozen corn, thawed & drained
~ 1 (8 oz) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
~ 1 c. uncooked wild rice
~ 1 tsp salt
~ 3/4 tsp pepper
~ 2 c. whipping cream
garnish: toasted slivered almonds

Directions:
Melt butter in large skillet over med-high heat. Add celery & onion. Cook 4 min. or until almost tender. Add mushrooms and garlic, cook 2 min. Combine mushroom mixture, broth and next 6 ingredients into slow cooker. Cook & cover on low 5-6 hours or until rice is tender. Stir in whipping cream. Garnish

Recipe from: my sister, Tricia

Layered Pudding Pie

Ingredients & Directions:
CRUST
~ 1 1/2 c. Graham cracker crumbs
~ 1/2 c. sugar
~ 1 cube margarine

Mix together and press into bottom of 9x11 pan. Then cream together:
~ 8 oz cool whip
~ 8 oz cream cheese
~ 1 c. powdered sugar

Mix well and spread on top of Graham cracker crust.

PUDDING MIX:
~ 2 small pks chocolate pudding
~ 3 1/2 c. milk

Mix and pour on top of cream layer. Refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours. Add more cool whip on top. Sprinkle crust mixture on top. Keep refrigerated until serving.

Recipe from: not sure, but it was handwritten and given to me by someone.

Mandarin Sauce CANNING RECIPE

I canned a bunch of these in 2008. They're great over rice.

Ingredients:
~ 8 c. tomatoes, scalded, peeled & pureed
~ 4 c. onions, diced
~ 2- 20 oz cans pineapple tidbits
~ 1 green bell pepper, chopped
~ 8 c. sugar
~ 4 T soy sauce
~ 3 c. vinegar

1 c. cornstarch
1 c. water

Directions:
Combine all but last 2 ingredients. Bring to boil. Combine last 2 and add to other. Stir until thick (about 1 min.) Put in 12 pint jars. Water bath 45 minutes.

Recipe from: Becky Garrett

PF Chang's Shrimp Dumplings

Ingredients:
~ 1 lb. peeled & deveined medium shrimp, washed and dried
~ 2 T minced fine carrot
~ 2 T minced fine green onion
~ 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
~ 2 tsp oyster sauce
~ 1/4 tsp sesame oil
~ 1 package wonton wrappers

Sauce:
~ 1 cup soy sauce
~ 1 1/2 oz. white vinegar
~ 1/2 tsp chili paste
~ 1 T sugar
~ 1/4 oz. minced fresh ginger
~ 1 c. water
~ 1/4 oz. cilantro leaves, chopped

Directions:
Take 1/2 lb of the shrimp and mince fine in a food processor. Take the other 1/2 lb and small dice. Combine remaining ingredients. With a small spoon place approx 1/2 oz of mixture into the skin. Moisten the outside edge. Fold corner to corner (opposite) and seal. The top should look like a cross. Place on a place covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Combine sauce ingredients and mix very well. Prepare garnishes.

Have a soup pot filled with water. Bring to a boil, then down to a slight boil. Line the bottom of a steamer with a light coat of vegetable oil or nonstick spray. Place dumplings in steamer. Cover and steam for 7-10 minutes. Dumplings should be firm with an internal temp of 160 degrees. Serve with dipping sauce. (if you want them a little crispier, you can add olive oil to a frying pan and fry on both sides until golden brown)

Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup...grown up style!

Ingredients:
~ Campbell's canned tomato soup
~ milk
~ sourdough bread
~ provolone cheese
~ deli sliced turkey

Directions:
Spread bread with butter and broil in the oven for a couple of minutes. Top with cheese and turkey, place back in the oven until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown. Make soup according to directions, replacing 1/4 - 1/2 of the water with milk.

Sweet & Sour Sauce (mandarin sauce) CANNING RECIPE

I canned a ton of these in 2008 and have enjoyed them. It's great over rice. This recipe tastes almost exactly like the "mandarin sauce" recipe in here, but this is a little simpler.

Ingredients:
~ 1 can crushed pineapple
~ 2 c. dark vinegar
~ 1 large onion, diced
~ 4 c. cut and peeled tomatoes
~ 6 c. sugar
~ 2 large green peppers, diced

Directions:
Mix together, boil 10 min. Pour into pints, wipe off rim of jars, cover with lids and tightly screw rings on. Boil in water bath for 45 min. Remove from water bath, allow to cool completely before moving (usually 24 hours). Remove rims and store.

Recipe from: one of my Relief Society Enrichment activities

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:
~ about 3 Chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
~ 3 cans chicken broth
~ 2 c. water
~ 2 chicken bullion cubes
~ 1 c. salsa
~ 6 T brown rice
~ 1-2 tsp cilantro
~ 1/2 diced onion
~ 1 can white beans (optional)
Serve with Monterrey jack cheese or any of your fav cheeses, tortilla chips, avocado and sour cream.

Serve with:
~ Tortilla Chips
~ Sour Cream
~ Shredded Cheese

Recipe from: one of my Relief Society enrichment activities

Freezer Corn

This is very good. We put filled quart size freezer bags about 1/3 full (enough for about 2 people) and it was a perfect amount.


Ingredients:
~ 8 cups corn
~ 2 T sugar
~ 2 tsp salt
~ 1/2 cube butter
~ 1/2 - 3/4 c. water

Directions:
Cook until butter melts & juice simmers, 2-3 minutes. Put in bags. Seal bags and immediately throw into ice water. (We plugged the kitchen sink and filled full of ice and water). Remove from ice water when cooled and let dry. Freeze.

Ham 'N' Noodle Hot Dish

Ingredients:
~ 3 T butter, divided
~ 1 c. milk
~ 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
~ 2 T flour
~ 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
~ 2 c. diced fully cooked ham
~ 1 c. frozen peas, thawed
~ 1 1/2 c. medium noodles, cooked & drained (I use whole wheat)
~ 1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
~ 1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes

Directions:
In saucepan, melt 2 T butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk and bring to boil over med heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese and salt until cheese is melted. Add the ham, noodles and peas. Pour into a greased 1 qt baking dish. Melt remaining butter; add bread crumbs and parsley. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe from: My sister, Tricia

Family Favorite Chili

In Tricia's words... "I get asked for this recipe all the time. Mmmm! I always use 1 lb of hot Italian sausage and 1 lb of ground beef - gives it some kick."

Ingredients:
~ 1 lb ground beef
~ 1 lb Hot Italian Sausage (can use 2 lbs ground beef if don't have sausage)
~ 1 large onion, chopped (optional)
~ 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (I use garlic powder)
~ 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
~ 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
~ 2 T chili powder
~ 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
~ 1/2 tsp salt
~ 1/2 tsp pepper
~ 1 can (15 or 16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained OR 1 can chili beans (I use 1 can chili beans and 1/2 can kidney beans)

Directions:
Cook beef in skillet over med heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Mix beef and remaining ingredients except beans in 3 1/2 - 6 qt slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high 3-4, or until onion is tender. Stir in beans. Cover and cook on high heat 15-20 min. or until slightly thickened.

OR

Throw everything in a large pot (except beans) and simmer for 1/2 to 1 hour. Add kidney beans for last 10 minutes and enjoy! It turns out just as good.

Recipe from: My sister, Tricia

Mint Chip Freeze

Yummy! My sister made this for me when I went to visit. It's something that would easily feed a large group of friends.

Ingredients:
~ 1 pack regular oreos, crushed
~ 1/4 c. melted butter
~ 1/2 can- 6 oz evaporated milk
~ 1/2 c. sugar
~ 1/4 c. butter, cubed
~ 1 square baking chocolate
~ 1/2 gallon mint chocolate chip ice cream, softened
~ 1/2 carton- 8 oz. cool whip
~ shaved chocolate Hershey's bar, shaved with a potato peeler)

Directions:
In a large bowl combine cookies and butter. Press into the bottom of a 13x9 pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes. In a small saucepan combine milk, sugar, butter and chocolate. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly (about 12 minutes). Remove from heat and cool completely. Spread softened ice cream over crust. Pour chocolate sauce over top of ice cream and evenly spread. Freeze until firm. Spread cool whip on top and top with chocolate shavings. Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe from: My sister, Tricia

Delicious Salad

I had this salad at a friend's house and it was delicious! It's very quick to make too.

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~ 1/4 c. slivered almonds
~ 1 T sugar
In a small, shallow frying pan, caramelize almonds in sugar over medium heat. Cool on tin foil or wax paper. (caramelizing almonds is optional. You can just add slivered almonds for a quicker salad option!)

Dressing:
~ 1 tsp salt
~ 2 T vinegar
~ 2 T sugar
~ 1/4 c. veg. oil
~ 1 T parsley
Combine all ingredients. Drizzle over:
~ 1 head lettuce or spinach
~ 1 c. chopped celery
~ 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained
~ 3 green onions
Sprinkle with almonds and enjoy!

No Knead Whole Wheat Bread!

This recipe is unbelievably fast and easy for whole wheat bread. Must try!


Ingredients:
~ 3 c. whole wheat flour
~ 1 1/2 c. white flour
~ 1 T dough enhancer (optional - I never have it)
~ 1 T yeast
~ 1/2 OF 3/4 c. honey
~ 1/4 c. oil
~ 2 3/4 c. hot water
~ 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
Mix ingredients in a blender or with a hand mixer for 5 minutes, then add:

~ 1 T. salt
~ 2 1/3-3 c. more wheat flour.
Mix until combined and let sit 20 minutes.

Optional: (mix these in with last 2 ingredients)
~ 1 T sesame seeds
~ 1 T poppy seeds
~ 1 T flax seeds
~ 1/2 c. sunflower seeds

Separate into 2 or 3 greased bread pans. Warm oven at 350 degrees for 2 minutes and then turn off. Let rise in oven for 45 minutes or until doubles. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Immediately take out of pan and rub top with butter.

Recipe from: Becky Garrett

Oriental Chicken Bowtie Salad

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Ingredients:
~ 4 uncooked chicken breasts, cubed

Marinade and Dressing:
~ 1/4 c. rice vinegar
~ 1/4 c. vinegar
~ 1/2 c. soy sauce
~ 1/2 c. sugar
~ 1 tsp. sesame oil
Whisk ingredients until sugar dissolves. Marinade chicken overnight. Cook over med-high heat until done. Drain off excess marinade. Put in fridge to cool. Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients:

~ 3/4 c. slivered almonds
~ 1/4 c. sesame seeds
~ 1/2 lb-ish bowtie pasta
~ 1 bunch green onions
~ 1 large or 2 small bags fresh spinach

Top with cooled chicken. ENJOY!

White Chicken Salsa Enchiladas

This is really good. It's a toss up between this and the other White Chicken Green Chili Enchiladas I have posted.


Ingredients:
~ 3 c. cooked chicken, cubed
~ 1 can cream o' chicken soup
~ 8 oz. sour cream
~ 2 c. grated cheese
~ 8 oz. salsa
~ flour tortillas (about 12)
~ 1/4 tsp. salt
~ 1/4 c. milk

Directions:
Mix soup & sour cream together. Spread 1/2 c. salsa on bottom of 13x9 pan. Mix chicken, 1/2 c. salsa, 1 cup soup/sour cream mixture, 1 cup grated cheese and 1/4 tsp. salt. Brown tortillas in melted butter (both sides). Spoon several Tbsp. of mixture onto tortilla; roll and place in pan. When all are done, mix about 1/4 cup milk into remaining soup/sour cream mixture and pour over enchiladas. Top with remaining cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

Recipe from: Missy Sanders

Cheesy Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:
~ 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
~ 1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
~ 3/4 cups grated Parmesan
~ 3/4 c. light mayo
~ 1/2 c. cheese
~ 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Directions:
~ Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
~ Mix all ingredients until well blended and spoon into a 9 inch square baking dish or pie plate. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through.

Mom's Famous Pumpkin Rolls!

Mom makes these every Thanksgiving and Christmas season and sells them. Very, very good!


Ingredients:
PUMPKIN ROLL:
~ 1/4 c. powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel)
~ 3/4 c. all purpose flour
~ 1/2 tsp. baking powder
~ 1/2 tsp. baking soda
~ 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
~ 1/2 tsp. cloves
~ 1/4 tsp. salt
Mix dry ingredients, set aside

~ 3 large eggs
~ 1 c. sugar
~ 2/3 c. Libby's 100% pure pumpkin
Blend wet ingredients. Add to dry ingredients. Then add:

~ 1 c. walnuts (optional)
~ 3 lbs of love

Directions:
Line jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Pour into pan and bake for 11-13 minutes. Sprinkle 1/4 cup powdered sugar onto clean dishtowel. Turn roll out onto towel. Remove paper. Roll in towel until cools. Carefully unroll and spread filling over roll. Re-roll, without towel. Wrap in saran wrap and aluminum foil and freeze up to 6 weeks. Remove 10-15 min. before serving. You can also microwave for a warm tasty treat!!

FILLING:
~ 1 pkg. cream cheese, at room temperature
~ 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
~ 6 Tbsp butter/margarine, softened
~ 1 tsp vanilla

Moist Banana Bread

I like this best after it's been refrigerated. So good



Ingredients:
~ 1 c. mayonnaise
~ 1 c. sugar
~ 3 large ripe bananas
~ 3 tsp vanilla
~ 2 c. flour
~ 1 tsp soda
~ pinch of salt
~ 1 c. pecans or 1/2 c. chocolate chips (optional - I use 1/2 c. walnuts & 1/2 c. mini choc chips)
~ 1 tsp. cinnamon
~ 1/2 tsp nutmeg

Directions:
Mix all ingredients. Separate and put into 2 buttered and floured bread pans. Sprinkle tops of the dough with a cinnamon and sugar mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes.

Tip: Coat the chocolate chips in flour before putting them into the dough so they won't settle to the bottom.

Recipe from: Briannia Ball

Loaded Potatoes (always YUM!)

These are ALWAYS a hit! You can put all of the toppings out like you would Chinese haystacks and everyone can have at it. Great for a group or can be made very simple and quick for just your fam.


Ingredients:
~ Russet Potatoes
~ Sour Cream
~ Butter
~ Chicken or Turkey, cubed
~ salt and pepper
~ Bacon (DON'T skip this!)
~ Cheddar Cheese (or Mexican, Colby jack, whatever you like)

Directions:
~Bake potatoes in oven on 400 degrees for about 1 hour or microwave.
~Season meat with salt and pepper and grill until golden brown and cooked through, keep warm.
~Cook bacon and chop, keep warm.
~Immediately open hot potato and smother with a ton of butter and sour cream (even if you don't like sour cream!! It's a MUST for moisture and you never even taste it!) Season with salt and pepper and mash the potato well with a fork. Top with chicken, bacon and a generous amount of cheese along with additional toppings, if desired...

Additional Toppings:
~ Steamed Broccoli
~ Sauteed Mushrooms
~ Sauteed Onions
~ Sauteed Peppers
~ Cottage Cheese (in place of butter and sour cream if eating healthy - very good!)
~ Sauteed Squash, yellow or zucchini
~ Steamed Cauliflower
~ Corn

Recipe by: Uncle Mark. We had this while in Orcas Island

Quick & Healthy Chicken and Veggies

This is always so delicious and you feel so good afterwards.

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Ingredients:
~ Chicken breasts (as many as you'd like)
~ salt & pepper
As much as you'd like of the following:
~ Onions
~ Peppers (any type)
Optional:
~ Mushrooms
~ Squash, yellow or zucchini
~ Fresh green beans

Directions:
Cut chicken breasts into strips and season both sides with salt and pepper. Grill until deliciously golden brown. Remove from heat. Saute veggies (if using green beans, sautee them a few minutes before adding other veggies). Top cooked chicken with sauteed veggies and WA-LAH!

Simple Banana Bread

Moist and delicious!

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~ 1/2 c. butter
~ 1 c. sugar
~ 2+ bananas, crushed
~ 2 eggs
~ 2 c. flour
~ 1 tsp soda
~ 1/4 cup nuts

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well. Add bananas and beat. Add flour sifted with soda. Bake in loaf tin at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Recipe from 1935 Relief Society Cookbook

Zucchini Bread

Delicious and moist. I especially like it after it's been refrigerated.


~ 1 c. sugar
~ 1 c. brown sugar
~ 3 eggs
~ 1 c. oil

Mix first then add:

~ 2 c. grated zucchini
~ 3 tsp. vanilla

Add all liquid ingredients, then add dry ingredients:

~ 3 c. flour
~ 3 tsp cinnamon
~ 1 tsp soda
~ 1 tsp salt
~ 1 tsp baking powder

Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out nearly clean.

Recipe from: Debbie Babbitt

Hawaiian Rice

Serve this rice with the Hawaiian Chicken recipe posted in May. Perfect together.



~ 1 can beef broth
~ 1 can french onion soup
~ 1 stick butter
~ 1 1/2 cups white rice

Mix all ingredients, except butter, in a 13x9 pan. Cut butter into cubes and spread on top. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover last 15 minutes.

Recipe from: Sister-in-law, Liz

No Fail! Apple Pie

This is the best apple pie I've ever had. The filling was delicious and the crust was amazing! She said it's a no-fail recipe and she loved it so much when she found it that she ditched her mom's apple pie recipe for this one!


Ingredients & Directions:
PASTRY
~ 3 c. flour
~ 1 tsp salt
~ 1 c. shortening
~ 1 egg
~ 1/2 c. water
~ 1 Tbsp vinegar


Blend flour & salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles big crumbs. Combine beaten egg, water & vinegar in a separate bowl. Add to flour mixture. Pack into 3 balls. Roll each ball between plastic wrap (don't skip this step!) to make pastry crust.


FILLING
~ 6 c. sliced, peeled apples
~ 1 c. sugar
~ 2 Tbsp. flour
~ 1 tsp ground cinnamon
~ dash ground nutmeg
~ double crust pastry (above)


Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon & nutmeg. Add sugar mixture to apples and toss to coat. Fill a pastry-lined 9in. pie dish with apple mixture. Dot with butter & apply to crust. Seal & flute edges. (Apply foil to edges for last 20 minutes) Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.

Recipe from: friend, Angie Case

Bacon Cheeseburger Chicken

Ingredients:
2 T. EVOO
2 T. butter
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (i used 4)
1/4 c teriyaki sauce
1/2 c ranch dressing
1 c cheddar cheese
1/2 lb bacon cooked and chopped (homemade bacon bits)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350. In a large skillet heat oil and butter over med-high heat. Pound chicken if it's too thick (the ones in the pic are too thick!) Add chicken breasts, and cook 4 to 5 min each side until lightly browned. Place chicken in a 9x13 pan. Cover with teriyaki sauce and ranch dressing. Top with cheese and bacon bits. Bake for 30 min or until chicken is cooked all the way through.


**I served this chicken with mashed potatoes with the left over bacon, cheese, green onions and sour cream mixed in. Is also great with a side salad or baked potato.

Recipe from: Sister-in-law, Liz

EASY Crockpot Chicken & Gravy

This is a really EASY and delicious meal. You serve it over rice or potatoes, we prefer rice. I know it only has 2 ingredients and doesn't sound like much but, you'll be pleasantly surprised! It's VERY good. My mom has been making it for years and I always get a thumbs up when I make it for my fam and others. It's a really inexpensive meal too!

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Ingredients:
~chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless- there's less "work" with boneless)
~cream o' mushroom soup (about 1 small can for 4 or 5 thighs, can't really go wrong!)

Directions:
In a crockpot, place chicken thighs on bottom and top with soup. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6, until the meat is completely falling off of the bone. YUM! Serve over rice or potatoes (we prefer brown rice). If you used bone-in thighs, pull the bones out before serving.

Recipe by: mom

Hawaiian Chicken (crowd pleaser for the BBQ)

We made this chicken for Katelyn and her cousin's big birthday bash. It fed a ton of people and was great! Serve this with Hawaiian Rice recipe posted under "side dishes."

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Ingredients:
~Chicken thighs and legs
~Equal parts soy sauce and sugar
~Ground ginger (1 T for about every 2 cups soy)

Directions:
Place chicken in a deep pan, with skin on. Mix soy sauce, sugar and ginger and pour on top of chicken. Boil for 1 hour. Heat barbecue grill to medium-high, place chicken pieces onto grill. Grill with lid open until sauce caramelizes.

Recipe from: Sister-in-law, Liz

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

You've gotta try this recipe! It's delicious!! I put it with chicken and then any type of noodles and it's wonderful.


Ingredients & Directions:
~ 1 pt. whipping cream or half and half
~ 1 stick butter
~ 2 T cream cheese
Combine above ingredients in a saucepan and boil, remove from heat and add:
~ 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
~ 1 tsp garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
Return to stove, remove from stove as soon as it reaches a boil. Serve immediately over noodles. YUM!

Recipe from: Friend, Jaimie Trevino

Monster Cookies (NO flour!)

These are really good. It's a recipe from our friends on the cute little farm in Plano (Rexburg) who took our goats and ducks when we moved here. These require NO FLOUR!


Ingredients & Directions:
~3 eggs
~1 c. brown sugar
~1 c. sugar
~1/2 c. butter
~1 tsp corn syrup
~1 1/2 c. peanut butter
MIX ABOVE TOGETHER, THEN...

ADD:
~4 1/2 c. oatmeal
~2 tsp baking soda
~3/4 c. chocolate chips
~3/4 c. M&Ms (I love to substitute reeces pieces baking pieces also!)
~1/2 c. peanuts

Bake 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Recipe from: family friend, Becky Garrett

Shrimp & Broccoli with Pasta

Shrimp is considered fancy and expensive. I have it on rare occasions when I'm craving the succulent taste. This is a recipe from one of my magazines I tried for the first time and really liked it. It's creamy, delicious and pretty HEALTHY. You can't lose. It reminds me a lot of the "zucchini pasta" recipe I love (posted earlier). Great summertime dishes!



Ingredients:
~4-6 oz uncooked angel hair pasta (I use whole wheat, of course)
~1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
~4 T Canola Oil
~2 bunches broccoli, cut into florets
~3 garlic cloves
~6 T butter, cubed
~6 T chicken broth
~2 T grated Parmesan cheese
~1/2 tsp salt
~1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp in oil for 1-2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Stir-fry broccoli in remaining oil for 3 min. Add garlic; stir-fry 2 min. longer or until veggies are crisp-tender. Add butter, wine, cheese, salt and pepper. Drain pasta; add to skillet. Stir in shrimp; heat through. Serves 3-4