2 sticks butter (softened)
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups of flour (sifted)
Cream butter and sugar really well with mixer (2 min. at least) then add vanilla and mix in. Gradually add flour while still mixing...roll into small balls. Place hershey kiss on each ball and with your fingers make sure dough covers chocolate or it will burn. BAke 8-10 min at 350.
Sprinkle w/powdered sugar when cool.
Great with tea (I like green, but works with earl grey or orange pekoe (regular lipton).
Thursday, February 02, 2006
Pork Tenderloin
2 whole pork tenderloins (about 1.5 lbs)
2 small cans of mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tbs. flour
Brown whole pork tend in 1/2 stk butter or marg on both sides & remove..then saute celery, onion..and then add mushrooms. To that you add 1 tbls of flour & 1/2 cube beef bouillon & let come to boil & thicken...pour that over the tenderloin & bake covered for 1.5 hrs covered..it really is delicious w/mashed potatoes or even rice.
2 small cans of mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup beef broth
1 tbs. flour
Brown whole pork tend in 1/2 stk butter or marg on both sides & remove..then saute celery, onion..and then add mushrooms. To that you add 1 tbls of flour & 1/2 cube beef bouillon & let come to boil & thicken...pour that over the tenderloin & bake covered for 1.5 hrs covered..it really is delicious w/mashed potatoes or even rice.
Mexican Rice
1 cup of White rice (not 1 minute rice)
About 1 tsp. of oil
1 clove of garlic or 1 tbsp garlic salt
black pepper
salt
2 cups of water/chicken broth or 1 cup of each
1 can of tomato sauce
In skillet brown rice in oil w/garlic clove til lightly brown then add 2 cups of water/broth, also add sauce and salt/pepper, taste broth/water once its all combined to see if you need additional seasoning. Bring it to a rapid boil then cover for about 20 mins. DONT stir rice, lightly fork rice to see if done.
About 1 tsp. of oil
1 clove of garlic or 1 tbsp garlic salt
black pepper
salt
2 cups of water/chicken broth or 1 cup of each
1 can of tomato sauce
In skillet brown rice in oil w/garlic clove til lightly brown then add 2 cups of water/broth, also add sauce and salt/pepper, taste broth/water once its all combined to see if you need additional seasoning. Bring it to a rapid boil then cover for about 20 mins. DONT stir rice, lightly fork rice to see if done.
Salsa
1 can of whole peeled tomatoes/drained
2-4 jalapenos cut up (depending how hot you want it)
1 medium onion cut in quarters
bunch of cilantro
1 garlic clove or garlic salt for taste
Blend ALL for about 1 minute, just to chop up, you dont want it to get soupy and serve w/tortilla chips.
2-4 jalapenos cut up (depending how hot you want it)
1 medium onion cut in quarters
bunch of cilantro
1 garlic clove or garlic salt for taste
Blend ALL for about 1 minute, just to chop up, you dont want it to get soupy and serve w/tortilla chips.
Peanut Butter Cup Bars
1 stick + 2 tbs. of marg or butter melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup peanut butter (either smooth or crunchy)
12 oz semi sweet chips
Mix margarine/butter with the next 3 ingredients using mixer.
Press that mixture into greased 9x13 glass dish. Melt choc. chips in double boiler and pour over mixture and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Take out 1-2 hours before cutting to get nice, even bars.
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup peanut butter (either smooth or crunchy)
12 oz semi sweet chips
Mix margarine/butter with the next 3 ingredients using mixer.
Press that mixture into greased 9x13 glass dish. Melt choc. chips in double boiler and pour over mixture and spread evenly. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours. Take out 1-2 hours before cutting to get nice, even bars.
Broccoli Salad
1 bunch of fresh broccoli (chopped small)
1 can of water chestnuts (chopped)
1 lb of cooked bacon
1 sm. red onion (chopped small)
1 cup raisins & sunflower seeds (optional)
DRESSING (whisk together well)
1 cup mayo
1/2 cup sugar
3 tbs. vinegar
Mix top 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing and mix together very well. Chill for 2 hours and serve.
1 can of water chestnuts (chopped)
1 lb of cooked bacon
1 sm. red onion (chopped small)
1 cup raisins & sunflower seeds (optional)
DRESSING (whisk together well)
1 cup mayo
1/2 cup sugar
3 tbs. vinegar
Mix top 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing and mix together very well. Chill for 2 hours and serve.
Garlic Chicken with Tomatoes over Linguini
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp minced garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
2 (sm) cans or 1 (lg) can diced tomatoes
1 sm can sliced mushrooms (optional)
Grated parmesan cheese
1 box linguini
Saute garlic & onion in olive oil. Add diced tomatoes. Add mushrooms if you like and bring to slight boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 min. In 9x13 pan lay boneless chicken breast on bottom...pour tomato mixture over chicken. Sprinkle w/fresh parmesan cheese & bake for 1 hour. Serve over cooked linguini & add more cheese. Serve w/salad & garlic bread.
2 tbsp minced garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
2 (sm) cans or 1 (lg) can diced tomatoes
1 sm can sliced mushrooms (optional)
Grated parmesan cheese
1 box linguini
Saute garlic & onion in olive oil. Add diced tomatoes. Add mushrooms if you like and bring to slight boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 min. In 9x13 pan lay boneless chicken breast on bottom...pour tomato mixture over chicken. Sprinkle w/fresh parmesan cheese & bake for 1 hour. Serve over cooked linguini & add more cheese. Serve w/salad & garlic bread.
Chocolate Eclair Cake
I got this recipe from a co-worker, thanks MCZ!
1 box graham crackers
2 sm. boxes of instant vanilla pudding
3 cups milk
8oz cool whip
1 can choc. frosting
In glass 9x13 pan...lay one layer of whole graham crackers. Set aside.
In bowl mix 2 boxes of vanilla pudding w/milk. Mix with hand mixer until thick, then add Cool Whip & mix well. Spread 1/2 of mixture onto graham crackers. Then add another layer of graham crackers, the rest of pudding mixture and another layer of graham crackers on top. Last thing, heat frosting in microwave just for about 20 sec. til able to pour it (or purchase pourable frosting, like my lazy pants does)...pour entire can of frosting on the top layer of graham crackers. Refrig. 3-4 hours or overnite. Serve well chilled.
1 box graham crackers
2 sm. boxes of instant vanilla pudding
3 cups milk
8oz cool whip
1 can choc. frosting
In glass 9x13 pan...lay one layer of whole graham crackers. Set aside.
In bowl mix 2 boxes of vanilla pudding w/milk. Mix with hand mixer until thick, then add Cool Whip & mix well. Spread 1/2 of mixture onto graham crackers. Then add another layer of graham crackers, the rest of pudding mixture and another layer of graham crackers on top. Last thing, heat frosting in microwave just for about 20 sec. til able to pour it (or purchase pourable frosting, like my lazy pants does)...pour entire can of frosting on the top layer of graham crackers. Refrig. 3-4 hours or overnite. Serve well chilled.
Black Bean Salsa
2-3 cans black beans (rinsed)
1 bag frozen corn
2 chopped tomatoes
1 small red onion chopped fine
1 bunch cilantro chopped fine
2 fresh limes
2 tsp white vinegar
Mix all of above together....sqeeze fresh lime juice & vinegar on entire mixture. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Serve with tortilla chips.
1 bag frozen corn
2 chopped tomatoes
1 small red onion chopped fine
1 bunch cilantro chopped fine
2 fresh limes
2 tsp white vinegar
Mix all of above together....sqeeze fresh lime juice & vinegar on entire mixture. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Serve with tortilla chips.
Broccoli Slaw
Yes, I eat healthier foods as well. This is actually one of my favorite cold food recipies.
BROCCOLI SLAW
Ingredients:
2 pkgs of Broccoli Slaw
1 bunch of diced green Onions
1 cup of Sunflower seeds (the small greenish colored, unshelled ones)
1 cup of toasted slivered Almonds (chopped mixed nuts or dry roasted peanuts can be substituted or included)
2 pkgs of crumbled Chicken Ramon Soup Noodles
1 diced Red Pepper (green pepper can be substituted)
Dressing:
1 cup of Vegetable Oil
1/3 cup Cider Vinegar
1/2 cup Sugar
2 season packets from soup
Warm vinegar a little in the microwave before adding sugar so it will dissolve. Add season packets and oil. Stir.
Add dressing and noodles to salad about a half hour before serving. Be sure to stir the dressing before adding and once or twice while it's being served. I usually mix everything, except the dressing & the noodles, a day ahead. Makes a great dish to take to a picnic.
BROCCOLI SLAW
Ingredients:
2 pkgs of Broccoli Slaw
1 bunch of diced green Onions
1 cup of Sunflower seeds (the small greenish colored, unshelled ones)
1 cup of toasted slivered Almonds (chopped mixed nuts or dry roasted peanuts can be substituted or included)
2 pkgs of crumbled Chicken Ramon Soup Noodles
1 diced Red Pepper (green pepper can be substituted)
Dressing:
1 cup of Vegetable Oil
1/3 cup Cider Vinegar
1/2 cup Sugar
2 season packets from soup
Warm vinegar a little in the microwave before adding sugar so it will dissolve. Add season packets and oil. Stir.
Add dressing and noodles to salad about a half hour before serving. Be sure to stir the dressing before adding and once or twice while it's being served. I usually mix everything, except the dressing & the noodles, a day ahead. Makes a great dish to take to a picnic.
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