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