Ginger ale is one of the best for helping a upset stomach when you think you are about to vomit. I have tried this many times and it works better than meds. for me. It is said to also be good for diarrahea.
Ginger tea is good for cramps and upset stomach, sour throat and coughs. It also is good for stress and refreshes your mouth. It is very stong tho and I would not give any tea to children. It is also good for morning sickness. Just drink a hot cup of ginger tea.
You can make ginger tea by cutting off a 1/2 inch square of giger root and peel it. Take a coffee filter and slice the ginger and put it in it and fill the coffepot with water you can add some of it also in the coffepot and let it filter thru like coffee. May not be strong enough but it is good this way. Or can add some ground ginger in the filter and make like coffee. Just have to expermient with it. Do not fill the coffeepot all the way up if it is a big one. I just use the one cup measurment on mine.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
DO NOT PUT ONIONS NEAR POTATOES
Did you know that if you put onions near potatoes that the potatoes give off a gas and they will let the onions spoil quicker. Always have your onions away from your bags of potatoes. Best place to keep onions is in the ref. If they are real strong it will help lighten the taste.
LEMON FOR WEIGHT LOSS
It is said that drinking lemon water in the morning when you first get up will pull fluid out of you and let you lose the water weight. I use 1 Tablespoon fresh or 1/2 Teaspoon bottled lemon juice to 1 cup of warm water. You can feel it go thu your system. Lemons are good for you as they are rich in fiber and iron and vit. C. It is said to stop ageing better then vit. E does.
They will clean stains on copper, aluim. bronze, porcelain. Just dip a cloth in lemon juice and polish and then rinse with warm water.
They will clean stains on copper, aluim. bronze, porcelain. Just dip a cloth in lemon juice and polish and then rinse with warm water.
STOPPING DIARRHIA
I have heard that a good strong cup of black tea will help stop diarrhia. Don't give any to kids as it would be to strong.
Also when my kids were little some of the old folks said to give them some blackberry juice.
I took one of my kids to the e.r. one time with this and the doc. was a doc. from across the water and he told me in his country that they cooked rice and took the soup off of it and drunk it and it would help with diarrhia. I tried this and it did work. I would not give this to babys tho.
Also when my kids were little some of the old folks said to give them some blackberry juice.
I took one of my kids to the e.r. one time with this and the doc. was a doc. from across the water and he told me in his country that they cooked rice and took the soup off of it and drunk it and it would help with diarrhia. I tried this and it did work. I would not give this to babys tho.
WARM MILK TO GO TO SLEEP
This is a old remedy that ole timers used to use. If you have drunk cola or coffee during the day a glass of warm will is supposed to help you go to sleep quick. May have to try this. I don't know if I could stand warm milk tho. Maybe with some strawberry syrup in it lol.
MEMORY BAD
I have heard that if you eat 7 almonds a day it will help improve your memory. I saw on tv where they eat sunflower seeds across the water for better memorny. Not the ones that have been roasted, the ones that are fresh and dehulled. I love almonds anyway so maybe I shoud start eating them more.
TEETH WHITING
Did you know that strawberries is supposed to whiten your teeth. Rub some on your teeth every day for a week. Brush your teeth afterwards. These have to be fresh strawberries. Have not tried it but I heard it will work.
I do know that orange peel when rubbed on your teeth will clean them. The oil in the orange hull, the orange part will clean your teeth and make them feel so fresh. To strong for a child to try tho. The oil is bitter.
I do know that orange peel when rubbed on your teeth will clean them. The oil in the orange hull, the orange part will clean your teeth and make them feel so fresh. To strong for a child to try tho. The oil is bitter.
TOOTH ACHE PAIN
If you have a tooth ache and don't have anything to use for it try putting a whole clove(spice) on it. I have done this and it works. Bite the clove but it is very bitter and release some of the juice. I have even put some ground cloves on my tooth. It will numb it and reduce the pain. Hold the clove in place by using your finger on the outside of your cheek. Do not swollow the clove. I would not let a child use this tho as it is two strong for them. Hold on the tooth for around 30 minutes then spit it out. It will work. It has the same effect as the stuff they numb your teeth with.
Monday, June 28, 2010
SAUSAGE AND CABBAGE
8 Slices Bacon
4 Italian Sausages, casings removed
1 Large Onion, chopped
1 Large Cabbage, shredded
11/2 Cups Chicken Broth
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cayenned Pepper to taste
1/2 Tablespoon Garlic, minced
In a large very deep skillet cook the bacon until crisp. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon fat. Put the sausages in the fat and fry for 4 or 5 minutes. Break the sausages up as you fry them not real small. Add the onion and continue to saute until onion starts to turn brown. Add the rest of the ings. and simmer until the cabbage is wilted. Remove the lid and stir and simmer another 30 minutes until the broth is reduced. Serve hot.
4 Italian Sausages, casings removed
1 Large Onion, chopped
1 Large Cabbage, shredded
11/2 Cups Chicken Broth
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cayenned Pepper to taste
1/2 Tablespoon Garlic, minced
In a large very deep skillet cook the bacon until crisp. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon fat. Put the sausages in the fat and fry for 4 or 5 minutes. Break the sausages up as you fry them not real small. Add the onion and continue to saute until onion starts to turn brown. Add the rest of the ings. and simmer until the cabbage is wilted. Remove the lid and stir and simmer another 30 minutes until the broth is reduced. Serve hot.
SWEET PICKLES
4 Quarts Cucumbers, sliced
6 Medium White Onions, sliced
2 Green Bell Peppers, cubed
3 Cloves Garlic, cubed
1/3 Cup Canning Salt
Put all ings. in a bowl, not a metal one, and cover with ice for three hours. You can also add sliced carrots, cauliflower or any crispy vegs. with the cucumbers.
5 Cups Sugar or 3 Cups and 2 Cups White Syrup
1/2 Teaspoon Celery Seeds
2 Tablespoons Prepared Yellow Mustard
3 Cups White Vinegar
Bring spices, sugar and vinegar to a boil. Add the cucumber mixture. Bring the complete mixture back to another boil and boil for 2 minutes. Bottle and seal in sterile jars.
6 Medium White Onions, sliced
2 Green Bell Peppers, cubed
3 Cloves Garlic, cubed
1/3 Cup Canning Salt
Put all ings. in a bowl, not a metal one, and cover with ice for three hours. You can also add sliced carrots, cauliflower or any crispy vegs. with the cucumbers.
5 Cups Sugar or 3 Cups and 2 Cups White Syrup
1/2 Teaspoon Celery Seeds
2 Tablespoons Prepared Yellow Mustard
3 Cups White Vinegar
Bring spices, sugar and vinegar to a boil. Add the cucumber mixture. Bring the complete mixture back to another boil and boil for 2 minutes. Bottle and seal in sterile jars.
EASY HONEY CAKE
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Cup Honey
4 Eggs
1 CUp Strong Black Coffee(cold)
1/2 Cup Chopped Nuts
1 Tsp. Vanilla
2 Tablespoons Veg. Oil
Sift together:
3 1/2 Cups Flour
1 Teaspoon Soda
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Ginger
1/2 Teaspoon All Spice
1 Teaspoon CInnamon
Beat sugar, honey. and eggs together well. Add sifted dry ings. alternately with coffee. Add vanilla, then oil, and nuts and beat well. Top may be garnished with almond halves. Pour into a sprayed 9 x 13 pan. Bake on 350 for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.
1 Cup Honey
4 Eggs
1 CUp Strong Black Coffee(cold)
1/2 Cup Chopped Nuts
1 Tsp. Vanilla
2 Tablespoons Veg. Oil
Sift together:
3 1/2 Cups Flour
1 Teaspoon Soda
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Ginger
1/2 Teaspoon All Spice
1 Teaspoon CInnamon
Beat sugar, honey. and eggs together well. Add sifted dry ings. alternately with coffee. Add vanilla, then oil, and nuts and beat well. Top may be garnished with almond halves. Pour into a sprayed 9 x 13 pan. Bake on 350 for 1 hour or until toothpick comes out clean.
GERMAN STYLE GREEN BEANS AND CABBAGE
1 Lb. Green Beans, washed and broke
4 Slices Bacon
1/2 Cup Vinegar
1/4 Cup Sugar
1 Medium Onion, chopped
3 Cups Cabbage, shredded
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cook beans until tender-crisp. Saute bacon until crisp and set aside. Add vinegar, sugar, onion and cabbage to drippings in skillet. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in drained green beans. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook another 5 minutes and top with crumbled bacon.
4 Slices Bacon
1/2 Cup Vinegar
1/4 Cup Sugar
1 Medium Onion, chopped
3 Cups Cabbage, shredded
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cook beans until tender-crisp. Saute bacon until crisp and set aside. Add vinegar, sugar, onion and cabbage to drippings in skillet. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in drained green beans. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook another 5 minutes and top with crumbled bacon.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
HERMAN THE MONKEY AND THE APPLE TREES
While sitting here looking at my blog I got to thinking about my father-in-law who has passed on. I am all the time writing about him as he was so funny. Now most people can't get alone with their in laws but he was just like my dad. We never did have a unkind word to say to each other. He was always as good to me as his son.
I was thinking about a monkey that one of his friends had given him. His name was Herman and I believe that had to be one of the most meanest creatures going. My father-in-law was a animal lover and you would never know what would turn up at his front door. I have seen him many times take care of a bird or dog, etc. that someone had sit off to die and get it well again.
Anyway, this monkey was just a small beige one with a big and I mean big long tail. He had it in a cage in the hall way and ever time he would pass by it it would reach out and grab his pencils or pins that he carried in his pocket. That would really make him mad but he still kept it. One day someone left the cage open and Herman got out. Oh, boy what a time it was. He tried to catch him, his wife tried, my husband and no one could get him. He would go from room to room swinging. So Herman got mad because everyone was after him. All at once we heard the biggest noise in the back bedroom. He had throwed a lamp I believe. Next came my mother-in-laws home interior figurines. Pictures went sailing off the wall and I mean he was demolishing that bedroom. So since no one could catch him I believe they opened up a window and out he went. Where did he go, down to my father-in-laws apple trees. Now no one was allowed to touch those apple trees. We all went running down in the back yard and here went Herman climbing higher and knocking off all of the green apples. By that time all of us was mad because it was one of the old time Lock apple treees and the best one they had. We called, begged, got him something he liked to eat to no adveil. So we all went back up to the house, left the window open and a little later in came Herman, got in his cage and shut the door. Now isn't that just like a monkey.
He took him to a pet shop and the man bought him. He was at the mall and saw a monkey all dressed up riding a bicycle on a tightrope. Now who do you think it was, Herman.
That just goes to show you some people can tame anything. His wife told him that was one animal that he would never have another one like it in the house.
Talk about having a mess to clean up we did. We had enough apples left to put some in the freezer but the ground was covered in little green apples that day. They were to little to be ate with a salt shaker like we all liked to sneak and do. If he only knew how many times we all would sneak and eat them that would be something because no one was allowed to touch them until they were red. A few years ago lightening hit the tree and uprooted it. It was one of the best apple tree around and the apples were not good until the first frost hit them. We all miss Herman and the apple tree and my father-in-law. But don't never get a monkey for a pet unless you raise it from a tiny baby up where you can teach him to be gentle and mind..........
I was thinking about a monkey that one of his friends had given him. His name was Herman and I believe that had to be one of the most meanest creatures going. My father-in-law was a animal lover and you would never know what would turn up at his front door. I have seen him many times take care of a bird or dog, etc. that someone had sit off to die and get it well again.
Anyway, this monkey was just a small beige one with a big and I mean big long tail. He had it in a cage in the hall way and ever time he would pass by it it would reach out and grab his pencils or pins that he carried in his pocket. That would really make him mad but he still kept it. One day someone left the cage open and Herman got out. Oh, boy what a time it was. He tried to catch him, his wife tried, my husband and no one could get him. He would go from room to room swinging. So Herman got mad because everyone was after him. All at once we heard the biggest noise in the back bedroom. He had throwed a lamp I believe. Next came my mother-in-laws home interior figurines. Pictures went sailing off the wall and I mean he was demolishing that bedroom. So since no one could catch him I believe they opened up a window and out he went. Where did he go, down to my father-in-laws apple trees. Now no one was allowed to touch those apple trees. We all went running down in the back yard and here went Herman climbing higher and knocking off all of the green apples. By that time all of us was mad because it was one of the old time Lock apple treees and the best one they had. We called, begged, got him something he liked to eat to no adveil. So we all went back up to the house, left the window open and a little later in came Herman, got in his cage and shut the door. Now isn't that just like a monkey.
He took him to a pet shop and the man bought him. He was at the mall and saw a monkey all dressed up riding a bicycle on a tightrope. Now who do you think it was, Herman.
That just goes to show you some people can tame anything. His wife told him that was one animal that he would never have another one like it in the house.
Talk about having a mess to clean up we did. We had enough apples left to put some in the freezer but the ground was covered in little green apples that day. They were to little to be ate with a salt shaker like we all liked to sneak and do. If he only knew how many times we all would sneak and eat them that would be something because no one was allowed to touch them until they were red. A few years ago lightening hit the tree and uprooted it. It was one of the best apple tree around and the apples were not good until the first frost hit them. We all miss Herman and the apple tree and my father-in-law. But don't never get a monkey for a pet unless you raise it from a tiny baby up where you can teach him to be gentle and mind..........
Friday, June 25, 2010
CUKE AND TOMATO SALAD
2 Tomatoes
2 Cucumbers
1 Purple Onion or Sweet Onion
1/2 Cup Water
1/2 Cup White Vinegar
1/2 Cup Sugar
Peel and slice the cucumbers. Chop the onion and tomatoes. Put in a large mixing bowl. Mix up the dressing in another bowl. Pour over the vegs. and ref. After letting it set in the ref. stir again before serving. You can also use the zesty italitan dressing over this instead of the vinegar, sugar and water. I would use 1/2 bottle of the dressing. Can also add green chopped bell peppers if you like.
2 Cucumbers
1 Purple Onion or Sweet Onion
1/2 Cup Water
1/2 Cup White Vinegar
1/2 Cup Sugar
Peel and slice the cucumbers. Chop the onion and tomatoes. Put in a large mixing bowl. Mix up the dressing in another bowl. Pour over the vegs. and ref. After letting it set in the ref. stir again before serving. You can also use the zesty italitan dressing over this instead of the vinegar, sugar and water. I would use 1/2 bottle of the dressing. Can also add green chopped bell peppers if you like.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
COKE-COLA CAKE
All of us know how a good ole Coke will tendrize meat but here is a recipe for a Coke-Cola cake that is so good. Do not use any diet coke in this recipe.
1 Box White Cake Mix
4 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
8 Tablespoons(1 stick) Blue Bonnet Marg., melted
1 Cup Coke-Cola
1/2 Cup Buttermilk
2 Large Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
11/2 Cups Marshmallows
Frosting:
8 Tablespoons(1 stick) Blue Bonnet marg.
4 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/3 Cup Coke-cola
4 Cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
1 Cup Chopped Pecans
Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 13 x 9 cake pan. Set the pan aside.
Put the cake mix, cocoa powder, melted butter, cola, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla in a bowl. Mix with a electric mixer for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides with a spatula. Increase the speed to medium and beat 2 minutes. The batter should be well blended. Fold in the marshmallows. Pour into pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until it comes away from the side. Frost the cake while still warm.
Frosting: Place the butter in a saucpan as it melts, stir in the cocoa powder and the cola. Let the mixture come to just a boil, stirring constantly and then remove from the heat. Stir in the powdered sugar until it is thick and smooth. Fold in the pecans. Spread the frosting on top of the cake and let it go out to the sides. Let cake cool 30 minutes before serving it.
1 Box White Cake Mix
4 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
8 Tablespoons(1 stick) Blue Bonnet Marg., melted
1 Cup Coke-Cola
1/2 Cup Buttermilk
2 Large Eggs
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
11/2 Cups Marshmallows
Frosting:
8 Tablespoons(1 stick) Blue Bonnet marg.
4 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/3 Cup Coke-cola
4 Cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
1 Cup Chopped Pecans
Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 13 x 9 cake pan. Set the pan aside.
Put the cake mix, cocoa powder, melted butter, cola, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla in a bowl. Mix with a electric mixer for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides with a spatula. Increase the speed to medium and beat 2 minutes. The batter should be well blended. Fold in the marshmallows. Pour into pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until it comes away from the side. Frost the cake while still warm.
Frosting: Place the butter in a saucpan as it melts, stir in the cocoa powder and the cola. Let the mixture come to just a boil, stirring constantly and then remove from the heat. Stir in the powdered sugar until it is thick and smooth. Fold in the pecans. Spread the frosting on top of the cake and let it go out to the sides. Let cake cool 30 minutes before serving it.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
CHICKEN SPAGHETTI CASSEROLE
A friend gave me this new recipe and it looks so good. I can't wait to make it. It would be good for a family or church homecoming.
1 Cup Chopped Celery
1 Medium Green Pepper, chopped
1 Medium Onion, chopped
1/4 Cup Butter or Blue Bonnet marg.
1 Can (10-3/4)oz. Can Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, undiluted
1 Can(10-3/4)oz. Can Condensed Cream Of Chicken Soup, undiluted
1 Can (10)oz. Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, undrained
8 oz. Velvetta Cheese Product, cubed
3 Cups Cubed Cooked Chicken
1 Box (14.5)oz. Spaghetti, cooked
1 Pack Cheddar Cheese or Moz., shredded
1 Sleeve Ritz Crackers, crushed
In a skillet, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Can add some fresh mushrooms or 1 small can, drained. Add to celery mixture. Stir in the soup, tomatoes and cheese. Cook over low heat until the cheese is melted. Stir in the chicken and spaghetti. Transfer to a sprayed 13 x 9 baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.
The celery, green pepper and onion-you can vary this. If you don't have all of this just use the onion. On the top you can crumble up some Ritz crackers and add to the top along with the shredded cheese. You can use a rotisserie chicken but can just boil some chicken breasts or strips until done and chop up. Do not let the cheese scorch on top and if not using cheese don't let the Ritz scorch on top.
1 Cup Chopped Celery
1 Medium Green Pepper, chopped
1 Medium Onion, chopped
1/4 Cup Butter or Blue Bonnet marg.
1 Can (10-3/4)oz. Can Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, undiluted
1 Can(10-3/4)oz. Can Condensed Cream Of Chicken Soup, undiluted
1 Can (10)oz. Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, undrained
8 oz. Velvetta Cheese Product, cubed
3 Cups Cubed Cooked Chicken
1 Box (14.5)oz. Spaghetti, cooked
1 Pack Cheddar Cheese or Moz., shredded
1 Sleeve Ritz Crackers, crushed
In a skillet, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Can add some fresh mushrooms or 1 small can, drained. Add to celery mixture. Stir in the soup, tomatoes and cheese. Cook over low heat until the cheese is melted. Stir in the chicken and spaghetti. Transfer to a sprayed 13 x 9 baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.
The celery, green pepper and onion-you can vary this. If you don't have all of this just use the onion. On the top you can crumble up some Ritz crackers and add to the top along with the shredded cheese. You can use a rotisserie chicken but can just boil some chicken breasts or strips until done and chop up. Do not let the cheese scorch on top and if not using cheese don't let the Ritz scorch on top.
SOUP BEANS AND FRIED CORNBREAD?
Now everyone knows how all of us ole Ky. people love a big bowl of soupbeans with that ham hock or pork fat floating around in the kettle just begging to be got out and ate. But have you ever ate soup beans with fried cornbread.
I had never heard of this until one of my friends was telling me about it. I always bake a big pan of cornbread but never any fried cornbread with this.
How to make fried cornbread. Just make up a small amount of a cornbread recipe and instead of putting it in a pan fry it on the stovetop. I like to use 1 cup cornmeal, 1/4 cup self-rising flour, 1 egg, beaten and milk to make a medium thickness or like pancake batter.
Then take a heavy skillet, I like to use my iron skillet for frying cornbread and put some oil in it and put on medium heat as you do not want them to burn when you pour the batter in.
Make you about three cornbread cakes and fry on one side until they bubble around the edge then flip them over and fry on the other side. May have to add some more of that oil. Use up the rest of the batter.
When done put them on a plate and get your beans out in a bowl and crumble two of the cakes into the beans. Or more bread if you like.
Now what else do you need, of course some of that good ole Kraft mayo to stir in with the beans and you are set for a very good eating.
Oh, I forgot that big ole piece of sweet onion and plenty of toothpaste after you eat. lol. Try it, I am going to this week. Any that you don't put in the beans just eat with plenty of butter on top of them.
My husband loves fried cornbread in a bowl, cooled, with milk in the bowl and eat like milk and bread.
Now me, I just don't care for that but I love the butter on top of them and just eat them by their-self or have some of them good Amish molasses to stir up in some butter to eat with them. Good eating.........
I had never heard of this until one of my friends was telling me about it. I always bake a big pan of cornbread but never any fried cornbread with this.
How to make fried cornbread. Just make up a small amount of a cornbread recipe and instead of putting it in a pan fry it on the stovetop. I like to use 1 cup cornmeal, 1/4 cup self-rising flour, 1 egg, beaten and milk to make a medium thickness or like pancake batter.
Then take a heavy skillet, I like to use my iron skillet for frying cornbread and put some oil in it and put on medium heat as you do not want them to burn when you pour the batter in.
Make you about three cornbread cakes and fry on one side until they bubble around the edge then flip them over and fry on the other side. May have to add some more of that oil. Use up the rest of the batter.
When done put them on a plate and get your beans out in a bowl and crumble two of the cakes into the beans. Or more bread if you like.
Now what else do you need, of course some of that good ole Kraft mayo to stir in with the beans and you are set for a very good eating.
Oh, I forgot that big ole piece of sweet onion and plenty of toothpaste after you eat. lol. Try it, I am going to this week. Any that you don't put in the beans just eat with plenty of butter on top of them.
My husband loves fried cornbread in a bowl, cooled, with milk in the bowl and eat like milk and bread.
Now me, I just don't care for that but I love the butter on top of them and just eat them by their-self or have some of them good Amish molasses to stir up in some butter to eat with them. Good eating.........
Monday, June 21, 2010
GREEK TOMATO FETA SALAD
6 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Chopped Oregano
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 Cucumbers, peeled and cut into bite sized chunks
4 Tomatoes, cored and cut into bite sized pieces
1 Green Bell Pepper, cored and deseeded and roughly chopped
1 Small Red Onion, peeled and thinly sliced
4 to 6 ozs. Feta Cheese, cut into cubes
1/2 Cup Pitted Kalamata Olives
In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper to make a dressing. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onions, feta cheese and olives and toss gently to combine. Serve.
3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Chopped Oregano
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 Cucumbers, peeled and cut into bite sized chunks
4 Tomatoes, cored and cut into bite sized pieces
1 Green Bell Pepper, cored and deseeded and roughly chopped
1 Small Red Onion, peeled and thinly sliced
4 to 6 ozs. Feta Cheese, cut into cubes
1/2 Cup Pitted Kalamata Olives
In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper to make a dressing. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onions, feta cheese and olives and toss gently to combine. Serve.
GARLIC SPAGHETTI
Pasta
Minced Garlic
Olive Oil
Parsley Flakes
In a large pot, cook desired amount of pasta. You can easily adjust the amount of garlic/oil to make more or less.
In a skillet, heat 1/4 c. olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 T. minced garlic. Stir until lightly browned and immeditaly remove from burner! Drain pasta. Pour olive oil/garlic over pasta. Toss. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve in bowl and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. You can also sprinkle some parsley flakes on top for a fresh herb taste. You can use more or less of the garlic.
Minced Garlic
Olive Oil
Parsley Flakes
In a large pot, cook desired amount of pasta. You can easily adjust the amount of garlic/oil to make more or less.
In a skillet, heat 1/4 c. olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 T. minced garlic. Stir until lightly browned and immeditaly remove from burner! Drain pasta. Pour olive oil/garlic over pasta. Toss. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve in bowl and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. You can also sprinkle some parsley flakes on top for a fresh herb taste. You can use more or less of the garlic.
GRILLED CHICKEN PHILLIES
1 Bag Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken Breast Fillets(sliced thin)
1 Large Onion
Green, Red, Yellow Peppers or all of one color
Olive Oil for drizzling on peppers
Italian or Mozzarella Shredded Cheese
Hoagie Buns
Wash peppers and slice thinly. Slice the onion thinly. Put on a cookie sheet and drizzle with the oil. Put in oven on broil. Watch close or they will burn or you can put them on the grill. Slice the chicken breasts thin. Warm them in the mircowave or on the stove. Put the chicken on a hoagie bun, put the peppers and onions on top. Next add the cheese and put in the oven for 5 minutes to heat the cheese. Very good.
1 Large Onion
Green, Red, Yellow Peppers or all of one color
Olive Oil for drizzling on peppers
Italian or Mozzarella Shredded Cheese
Hoagie Buns
Wash peppers and slice thinly. Slice the onion thinly. Put on a cookie sheet and drizzle with the oil. Put in oven on broil. Watch close or they will burn or you can put them on the grill. Slice the chicken breasts thin. Warm them in the mircowave or on the stove. Put the chicken on a hoagie bun, put the peppers and onions on top. Next add the cheese and put in the oven for 5 minutes to heat the cheese. Very good.
Friday, June 18, 2010
CHOW-CHOW BAKED BEANS
1 (27.5)oz. Can Pork And Beans
1 (15)oz. Can Black Beans, drained rinsed and drained again
1(15)oz. Can Pinto Beans, drained
1(15)oz. Can Great Northern Beans
1/2 Cup Chili Sauce
1/2 Cup Canned Chow-chow Relish
1/4 Cup Molasses
Spray a 13 x 9 baking dish. Mix all ings. together and put in pan. Bake at 350 until golden brown and thick. Good to eat warm or cold.
1 (15)oz. Can Black Beans, drained rinsed and drained again
1(15)oz. Can Pinto Beans, drained
1(15)oz. Can Great Northern Beans
1/2 Cup Chili Sauce
1/2 Cup Canned Chow-chow Relish
1/4 Cup Molasses
Spray a 13 x 9 baking dish. Mix all ings. together and put in pan. Bake at 350 until golden brown and thick. Good to eat warm or cold.
EARLY FATHER'S DAY AT FAMOUS DAVE'S
While visiting down in Nashville our son took all of us to Famous Dave's for his dad's father's day meal. That was the first time I had ate anything there except the lunch menu. It was all so good. My husband just went on about the brisket how tender it was. I loved the mac and cheese and of course I will have to find a recipe like it to put on here. I loved the ribs. They had a BBQ sauce which was Sweet and Sassy that I loved. I went and bought some of it at Kroger's. I can't find it up here where we live. It is so good to dip the ribs and chicken in even tho they have BBQ sauce on them. We loved the frys that was served with the food so my son found some of them at Trader Joe's which we do not have around here also.
It is a really good place to go eat with a large family. I am not trying to promote it in any way but the food was all so good. My husband had never ate there before and he sure did enjoy it. So this father's day take your dad out to eat. I sure wish mine was alive to do this with. You really don't know how much you miss them until they are gone.
It is a really good place to go eat with a large family. I am not trying to promote it in any way but the food was all so good. My husband had never ate there before and he sure did enjoy it. So this father's day take your dad out to eat. I sure wish mine was alive to do this with. You really don't know how much you miss them until they are gone.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
HOW TO CRISP SNACKS AND CEREALS
Refresh stale potato chips, crackers or other snacks by putting a plateful in the microwave for 30-45 seconds. Let stand for 1 minute to crisp. Cereals can also be crisped.
NO MORE SOGGY PIE CRUSTS
To keep pie crusts from becoming soggy sprinkle powdered sugar in the bottom of the crusts before pouring the filling in.
MOLDS FOR STUFFED PEPPERS
To keep peppers in shape use sprayed muffin tins to hold them in shape for molds when fixing stuffed peppers.
KEEPING CAULIFLOWER WHITE
To keep cauliflower white during cooking add a little milk to the kettle when cooking.
JUICER GRILLED HAMBURGERS
Add 1/2 cup of water to 2 lbs. of ground beef in a bowl. Mix with hands and then shape into patties. They will be more juicier.
MORE CHICKEN FLAVOR IN COOKED CHICKEN
After cooking chicken , cool in the broth before cutting it up as it will give more flavor to the cooked chicken. It wll have twice the flavor.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
TWINKIE DESSERT
1 Box Twinkies, split lengthwise
1 (6oz.) Serving Instant Vanilla Pudding
4 to 6 Bananas, sliced
1 (29oz.) Can Cherry Pie Filling
1 (8oz.0 Cool Whip
Chopped Pecans for topping
Pam Cooking Spray
Place twinkies, cream side up in a 13 x 9 pan that has been lightly sprayed with pam. Mix the pudding according to directions. Spread pudding evenly over twinkies. Lay sliced bananas on top of pudding. Spread cherry pie filling over bananas, then top with cool whip. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Chill in ref 4or more hours. Ref. leftovers.
1 (6oz.) Serving Instant Vanilla Pudding
4 to 6 Bananas, sliced
1 (29oz.) Can Cherry Pie Filling
1 (8oz.0 Cool Whip
Chopped Pecans for topping
Pam Cooking Spray
Place twinkies, cream side up in a 13 x 9 pan that has been lightly sprayed with pam. Mix the pudding according to directions. Spread pudding evenly over twinkies. Lay sliced bananas on top of pudding. Spread cherry pie filling over bananas, then top with cool whip. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Chill in ref 4or more hours. Ref. leftovers.
Friday, June 11, 2010
CARAMEL APPLE DIP
1 (8OZ.) Pack Cream Cheese, softened
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Tsp. Vanilla
!/4 Cup Chopped Nuts
Apple Slices
Beat crean cheese, brown suar and vanilla together until smooth. Serve.
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Tsp. Vanilla
!/4 Cup Chopped Nuts
Apple Slices
Beat crean cheese, brown suar and vanilla together until smooth. Serve.
KEEPING POTATOES WHITE
A little vinegar or lemon juice added to potatoes will keep them extra white when mashed. Add before draining.
KEEPING GREENS FRESH COLOR
A teaspoon of sugar added to the water will keep greens their fresh color.
HOT OIL NOT TO SPLATTER
To keep hot oil from splattering sprinkle a little salt or flour in pan before frying.
CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
4 Cups Rotelli Noodles, cooked and rinsed and drained
2 Cups Chicken Breast, cooked
1 Cup Water Chesnuts, sliced
1/2 Cup Parsley, chopped
1/2 Cup Green Onions, chopped
8 Cup Spinach, torn
Marinate all but greens overnight. Add spinach, parsley and onion and serve.
Dressing(marinate)
1/4 Cup Sesame Seeds
1/4 Cup Oil
1/8 Cup Soy Sauce
1/3 Cup Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Oil
3 Tablespoons Sugar
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Warm sesame seeds in oil., cool and add remaining ings. Make a little extra and save. When pasta is marinated overnight it may be a little dry when the greens are added so you can add the extra dressing then.
2 Cups Chicken Breast, cooked
1 Cup Water Chesnuts, sliced
1/2 Cup Parsley, chopped
1/2 Cup Green Onions, chopped
8 Cup Spinach, torn
Marinate all but greens overnight. Add spinach, parsley and onion and serve.
Dressing(marinate)
1/4 Cup Sesame Seeds
1/4 Cup Oil
1/8 Cup Soy Sauce
1/3 Cup Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Oil
3 Tablespoons Sugar
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Warm sesame seeds in oil., cool and add remaining ings. Make a little extra and save. When pasta is marinated overnight it may be a little dry when the greens are added so you can add the extra dressing then.
BEAN SALAD
2 or 3 Cans Dark Red Kidney Beans, drained
1/2 to 1 Cup Onion, chopped
3/4 to 1 Cup Sweet Pickles, diced
3 to 4 Hard-Boiled Eggs, diced
2 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar
2 to 3 Tablespoons Sugar
Combine all ings. Keep ref.
1/2 to 1 Cup Onion, chopped
3/4 to 1 Cup Sweet Pickles, diced
3 to 4 Hard-Boiled Eggs, diced
2 Tablespoons Cider Vinegar
2 to 3 Tablespoons Sugar
Combine all ings. Keep ref.
EASY POTAO SALAD
1/2 Cup Milk
1/3 Cup Sugar
1 Egg
1/4 Cup Vinegar
4 Tablespoons Marg.
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
3/4 Teaspoon Celery Seed
1/4 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
Combine dressing ings. in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Cool.
1/4 Cup onion, chopped
1/4 Cup Mayo.
7 Med Potatoes, cooked and diced
3 Eggs, hard-boiled, chopped
Combine onion, mayo, potatoes and eggs. Fold in dressing and chill. Before serving sprinkle with paprika.
1/3 Cup Sugar
1 Egg
1/4 Cup Vinegar
4 Tablespoons Marg.
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
3/4 Teaspoon Celery Seed
1/4 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
Combine dressing ings. in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat. Cool.
1/4 Cup onion, chopped
1/4 Cup Mayo.
7 Med Potatoes, cooked and diced
3 Eggs, hard-boiled, chopped
Combine onion, mayo, potatoes and eggs. Fold in dressing and chill. Before serving sprinkle with paprika.
ROTINI SALAD
1 Lb. Rotini Noodles, cooked and drained
1 Pint Mayno
1 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Vinger
1 Cup Sugar
1 med. Onion, chopped fine
1 Cup Celery, chopped fine
1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Spice
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ings. well in a large bowl. Cover and ref. overnight. Stir well before using. Dressing will be be thin but will be fine the next day.
1 Pint Mayno
1 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Vinger
1 Cup Sugar
1 med. Onion, chopped fine
1 Cup Celery, chopped fine
1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Spice
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ings. well in a large bowl. Cover and ref. overnight. Stir well before using. Dressing will be be thin but will be fine the next day.
MEXICAN SALAD
1 Onion
4 Tomatoes
1 Head of Lettuce
4 oz. Cheddar Cheese, grated
8 oz. French Dressing
2 Cups Dorito Chips
1 lb. Ground Beef
15 oz. Can Kidney Beans, drained
1/4 Tsp. Salt
Chop onion, tomato and lettuce. Put in a large bowl. Toss in cheese and dressing. Crunch and add chips. Brown ground beed and drain. Add kidney beans and salt, then simmer for 10 minutes. Cool. Mix in cold salad and serve.
4 Tomatoes
1 Head of Lettuce
4 oz. Cheddar Cheese, grated
8 oz. French Dressing
2 Cups Dorito Chips
1 lb. Ground Beef
15 oz. Can Kidney Beans, drained
1/4 Tsp. Salt
Chop onion, tomato and lettuce. Put in a large bowl. Toss in cheese and dressing. Crunch and add chips. Brown ground beed and drain. Add kidney beans and salt, then simmer for 10 minutes. Cool. Mix in cold salad and serve.
ORANGE SLUSH
1 Cup Milk
1 Cup Water
6 Oz. Orange Juice
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla12-14 Ice Cubes
Blend all in blender until ice is chopped.
1 Cup Water
6 Oz. Orange Juice
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla12-14 Ice Cubes
Blend all in blender until ice is chopped.
CHEESE BALL
2 (8OZ.) Packs Cream Cheese
1/2 Lb. Sharp Cheddar, shredded
1/2 Cup Green Onions, chopped
2 Teaspoons Pimiento
1 Teaspoon Spicy Brown Mustard
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
2 Teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
Paprika
Small Can of Deviled Ham or Chicken
Walnuts
Mix all together and roll into a ball. Roll in walnuts.
1/2 Lb. Sharp Cheddar, shredded
1/2 Cup Green Onions, chopped
2 Teaspoons Pimiento
1 Teaspoon Spicy Brown Mustard
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
2 Teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
Paprika
Small Can of Deviled Ham or Chicken
Walnuts
Mix all together and roll into a ball. Roll in walnuts.
HAWAIIAN CHICKEN WINGS
2 LB Chicken Wings or Drumettes
1 Cup Soy Sauce
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
2-3 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
2Tablespoons Sesame Seeds
4 Green Onions, chopped
Flour chicken the night before and store in a per bag in ref. Fry wings in 1 inch of oil to light brown. Cool. Mix soy sauce, sugar, garlic, oil. sesame seeds and onions. Dip wings in sauce and place on cookie sheet. Warm in oven to sit sauce and reheat wings when ready to serve.
1 Cup Soy Sauce
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
2-3 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
2Tablespoons Sesame Seeds
4 Green Onions, chopped
Flour chicken the night before and store in a per bag in ref. Fry wings in 1 inch of oil to light brown. Cool. Mix soy sauce, sugar, garlic, oil. sesame seeds and onions. Dip wings in sauce and place on cookie sheet. Warm in oven to sit sauce and reheat wings when ready to serve.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
LYDIA'S HOTDOG CHILI
2 Lb. Ground Chuck
1 Pack Mccormick Chili Powder
2 Small Cans Hunt's Tomato Sauce
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Put the ground beef in a skillet and fry. Stir to break up good into small pieces. Drain off grease. Then add the tomato sauce and chili powder. Last add the brown sugar. May need to add a little water so it it will not be to thick.
1 Pack Mccormick Chili Powder
2 Small Cans Hunt's Tomato Sauce
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Put the ground beef in a skillet and fry. Stir to break up good into small pieces. Drain off grease. Then add the tomato sauce and chili powder. Last add the brown sugar. May need to add a little water so it it will not be to thick.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
WHITE SWEET DIPPING SAUCE
2 Cups Mayonnaise
11/2 Teaspoons Salt
2 Teaspoons Black Pepper, fresh ground is best
6 Tablespoons White Vinegar
6 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
4 Tablespoons Sugar
Mix all together. Ref. Good on about anything. Can be used on grilled or baked chicken. Can also use as a dipping sauce or can be used as a dressing for broccoli or for coleslaw. Can also use Miracle Whip instead of the mayo. Just work with this and adjust to your taste.
11/2 Teaspoons Salt
2 Teaspoons Black Pepper, fresh ground is best
6 Tablespoons White Vinegar
6 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
4 Tablespoons Sugar
Mix all together. Ref. Good on about anything. Can be used on grilled or baked chicken. Can also use as a dipping sauce or can be used as a dressing for broccoli or for coleslaw. Can also use Miracle Whip instead of the mayo. Just work with this and adjust to your taste.
PINEAPPLE TEXAS TOAST
1 Loaf of Texas Toast
1 Egg
1 8oz. Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 Can Crushed Pineapple, drained
1 Small Cool Whip or 1 can Redi Whip
Marchanio Cherries
Butter or Marg.
In a bowl put in the drained pineapple and then add the 1/2 block of cream cheese. Add some cool whip to this and mix gently. Take a piece of the texas toast and put some of the pineapple mixture on it. Put the other piece of bread on top. In a small bowl beat the egg and add 1/2 teaspoon sugar and beat again. Take the sandwich and dip one side in the egg mixture. Next do the other side. Take the butter or marg. and put in a skillet and melt. Lay the sandwich down in the butter. Take out and put on a clean plate. Melt some more butter and then take the sandwich and put the other side in the butter. Grill. Flip and grill the other side. Take out and put on plate. Cut in half. Put some pancake syrup on top of sandwich with some cool whip and a cherry. Very good.
1 Egg
1 8oz. Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 Can Crushed Pineapple, drained
1 Small Cool Whip or 1 can Redi Whip
Marchanio Cherries
Butter or Marg.
In a bowl put in the drained pineapple and then add the 1/2 block of cream cheese. Add some cool whip to this and mix gently. Take a piece of the texas toast and put some of the pineapple mixture on it. Put the other piece of bread on top. In a small bowl beat the egg and add 1/2 teaspoon sugar and beat again. Take the sandwich and dip one side in the egg mixture. Next do the other side. Take the butter or marg. and put in a skillet and melt. Lay the sandwich down in the butter. Take out and put on a clean plate. Melt some more butter and then take the sandwich and put the other side in the butter. Grill. Flip and grill the other side. Take out and put on plate. Cut in half. Put some pancake syrup on top of sandwich with some cool whip and a cherry. Very good.
BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST
1 Loaf of Banana Bread
1 Egg
1/2 Teaspoon Sugar
Butter
Chocolate Syrup
Cool Whip
Cream Cheese, softened
Pancake Syrup
Make a loaf of banana bread or buy a loaf and slice off 2 pieces of it like for texas toast. But the egg in a bowl with 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Mix good. Take and spread some cream cheese on the bread. Put the other slice of bread over the cream cheese. Dip the sandwich in the egg mixture. Melt the butter in a skillet. Put the sandwich in the butter. Grill in the butter on both sides of the bread. Cut in half. Put some syrup and butter on top of it and can also use some choc. syrup drizzled on top of it. Put some cool whip on top.
1 Egg
1/2 Teaspoon Sugar
Butter
Chocolate Syrup
Cool Whip
Cream Cheese, softened
Pancake Syrup
Make a loaf of banana bread or buy a loaf and slice off 2 pieces of it like for texas toast. But the egg in a bowl with 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Mix good. Take and spread some cream cheese on the bread. Put the other slice of bread over the cream cheese. Dip the sandwich in the egg mixture. Melt the butter in a skillet. Put the sandwich in the butter. Grill in the butter on both sides of the bread. Cut in half. Put some syrup and butter on top of it and can also use some choc. syrup drizzled on top of it. Put some cool whip on top.
TEXAS GRILLED PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA SAND.
Butter or Marg.
2 Slices Texas Style Bread
1 Large Banana, sliced
2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter or more to your taste
Take the peanut butter and spread over one slice of the bread. Add the sliced bananas all over the peanut butter. Top with the other slice of bread. In a skillet take and melt the butter. Lay the sandwich in the butter. Take out and put on a plate. Melt some more butter and put the other side of the sandwich down in it. Turn heat down and grill like a grilled cheese. Flip over and grill the other side. Did you know this was one of Elvis' favorite foods. These are so good. Can even drizzle some choc. syrup on top of it when finished grilling.
2 Slices Texas Style Bread
1 Large Banana, sliced
2 Tablespoons Peanut Butter or more to your taste
Take the peanut butter and spread over one slice of the bread. Add the sliced bananas all over the peanut butter. Top with the other slice of bread. In a skillet take and melt the butter. Lay the sandwich in the butter. Take out and put on a plate. Melt some more butter and put the other side of the sandwich down in it. Turn heat down and grill like a grilled cheese. Flip over and grill the other side. Did you know this was one of Elvis' favorite foods. These are so good. Can even drizzle some choc. syrup on top of it when finished grilling.
LET GOD WATER THE GARDEN
A few years back we had a garden that was so big it took us two days just to hoe it out. It was a bottom where the river had been over it and you could not find a rock to even drive a stake in the ground. Talk about raising corn everyone begged for our corn and greasy beans. We had worked so hard and no rain in sight and our corn and beans was drying up. We decided to get some water hoses and connect them and try watering the garden.
How many hoses I am talking about maybe 10 of them each fifty foot long. So here we went and got them all hooked up for the next day to try to water it in the early morning.
My dad, being a preacher kept saying why not let God water the garden. I said daddy there is no rain in sight and we have got to get it watered. Why not ask him. Oh yea of little faith. I told him we would just let him do the asking as I really did not believe it would happen as it was just to hot.
We all went to bed that night and no rain and it still hot. But,............
all at once it started pouring the rain, I mean like it was going to flood. We could not believe this. It rained most of all that night. It cooled the air off and have you ever smelled anything more better that a good rain. We slept like babies. The next morning we all got up. So my dad had to rub it in. What did I tell you just ask God for rain. He is big enough to do this for you. I told you, that you would not need all of those water hoses. So we had to reroll them all back up. We went down to the garden and marred up in the dirt it was so wet. There were puddles everywhere. It took it a week to dry up. Our corn and beans made it thanks to God and daddys faith. My dad is gone now but I still remember every time it comes spring and we have a garden about how God watered our garden for us.
How many hoses I am talking about maybe 10 of them each fifty foot long. So here we went and got them all hooked up for the next day to try to water it in the early morning.
My dad, being a preacher kept saying why not let God water the garden. I said daddy there is no rain in sight and we have got to get it watered. Why not ask him. Oh yea of little faith. I told him we would just let him do the asking as I really did not believe it would happen as it was just to hot.
We all went to bed that night and no rain and it still hot. But,............
all at once it started pouring the rain, I mean like it was going to flood. We could not believe this. It rained most of all that night. It cooled the air off and have you ever smelled anything more better that a good rain. We slept like babies. The next morning we all got up. So my dad had to rub it in. What did I tell you just ask God for rain. He is big enough to do this for you. I told you, that you would not need all of those water hoses. So we had to reroll them all back up. We went down to the garden and marred up in the dirt it was so wet. There were puddles everywhere. It took it a week to dry up. Our corn and beans made it thanks to God and daddys faith. My dad is gone now but I still remember every time it comes spring and we have a garden about how God watered our garden for us.
Friday, June 4, 2010
SOMETHING NEW ABOUT MAKING DUMPLINGS
After making my son-in-law a kettle of dumplings enough to feed a homecoming, lol. I thought I would post what I had seen on a cooking show about making dumplings.
I have made them for years but guess it is never to late to learn something new.
After you get the dumplings cut out with a pizza cutter and start to put them in the kettle, have a bowl of flour beside them and put them in the flour and then swirl around with your hand and then take them out and put in the kettle one by one. The chef said that they would not stick together. I tried this and it seems to work.
I always try to make more than I should really and sometimes they want to stick together. Always have
plenty of broth so you will not crowd the dumplings. If they get to thick when you re-warm them up take some out of the kettle and put in a smaller kettle and add some water to them and then re-warm. Watch and don't let them burn on the bottom.
People don't realize how long it takes to make a big kettle of dumplings for a homecoming. So when at one eat them all and don't throw any away. Most times it takes at least 2 hours or longer. My aunt is our noted dumpling maker for our homecoming and she mades one of the big canners full most times. So it takes her around 4 hours to make them.
I learned the hard way to never put your chicken in your dumplings until they are all made and you have turned them off. Gently stir it in the kettle.
Then put the chicken in. If putting it in while cooking it will go to shreds most of the time.
Also have a tube of yellow food coloring on hand to make them look like you killed a fresh chicken. lol. Just take a toothpick and get a little on it and swirl around in the chicken broth. If using the liquid use around 3 drops. Don't use to much or it sure will look fake and don't be like me be in a hurry and get out the red food coloring like I did for a church homecoming and have you a big kettle of bright red dumplings. They have never let me live this down. All my time wasted and no big pot of dumplings. lol.
My hubby ask me how do I get them so yellow so I just had to tell him my secret. He sure knew I didn't have any fresh chickens. He could not believe I used food coloring in them. More power to all of us cooks.
I have a new nickname for my son-in-law, Little Dumpling. lol.
I have made them for years but guess it is never to late to learn something new.
After you get the dumplings cut out with a pizza cutter and start to put them in the kettle, have a bowl of flour beside them and put them in the flour and then swirl around with your hand and then take them out and put in the kettle one by one. The chef said that they would not stick together. I tried this and it seems to work.
I always try to make more than I should really and sometimes they want to stick together. Always have
plenty of broth so you will not crowd the dumplings. If they get to thick when you re-warm them up take some out of the kettle and put in a smaller kettle and add some water to them and then re-warm. Watch and don't let them burn on the bottom.
People don't realize how long it takes to make a big kettle of dumplings for a homecoming. So when at one eat them all and don't throw any away. Most times it takes at least 2 hours or longer. My aunt is our noted dumpling maker for our homecoming and she mades one of the big canners full most times. So it takes her around 4 hours to make them.
I learned the hard way to never put your chicken in your dumplings until they are all made and you have turned them off. Gently stir it in the kettle.
Then put the chicken in. If putting it in while cooking it will go to shreds most of the time.
Also have a tube of yellow food coloring on hand to make them look like you killed a fresh chicken. lol. Just take a toothpick and get a little on it and swirl around in the chicken broth. If using the liquid use around 3 drops. Don't use to much or it sure will look fake and don't be like me be in a hurry and get out the red food coloring like I did for a church homecoming and have you a big kettle of bright red dumplings. They have never let me live this down. All my time wasted and no big pot of dumplings. lol.
My hubby ask me how do I get them so yellow so I just had to tell him my secret. He sure knew I didn't have any fresh chickens. He could not believe I used food coloring in them. More power to all of us cooks.
I have a new nickname for my son-in-law, Little Dumpling. lol.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
GROUND BEEF AND CHEESY NOODLES
1Lb. Ground Chuck
1 Medium Green Pepper, cut in strips
1 Beef Bouillon Cube
2 Tablespoons Water
1 Teaspoon Sugar
16oz. Tomatoes, diced and undrained
1 Cup Onion, chopped
11/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder or to your taste
1/2 Teaspoon Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Corn Starch
8oz. Egg Noodles
6 oz. Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Boil the water for the noodles. Cook them as you prepare the meat mixture. Brown the ground beef and onion. Drain off the fat. Add in the diced tomatoes, green peppers, garlic powder and bouillon cube. Simmer a few minutes. In a bowl, mix together the water, soy sauce, sugar and corn starch. Add liquid mixture to the skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Drain cooked noodles and place in a large serving bowl. Mix in cheddar cheese. Serve the meat mixture over the cheesy noodles.
1 Medium Green Pepper, cut in strips
1 Beef Bouillon Cube
2 Tablespoons Water
1 Teaspoon Sugar
16oz. Tomatoes, diced and undrained
1 Cup Onion, chopped
11/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder or to your taste
1/2 Teaspoon Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Corn Starch
8oz. Egg Noodles
6 oz. Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Boil the water for the noodles. Cook them as you prepare the meat mixture. Brown the ground beef and onion. Drain off the fat. Add in the diced tomatoes, green peppers, garlic powder and bouillon cube. Simmer a few minutes. In a bowl, mix together the water, soy sauce, sugar and corn starch. Add liquid mixture to the skillet. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Drain cooked noodles and place in a large serving bowl. Mix in cheddar cheese. Serve the meat mixture over the cheesy noodles.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
BAKED GARLIC CHICKEN LEGS
1 Large Pack Chicken Legs
Olive Oil
Garlic Powder (to taste)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Preheat the oven to 400. Place washed chicken legs in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil, enough to cover them all, generously. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and garlic powder. Toss the legs around to make sure they are all coated with the oil and seasoning. Place on baking sheet and bake for 11/2 hours. Turn now and then to make sure they are crisp on both sides. Remove from the oven and let cool a little.
Olive Oil
Garlic Powder (to taste)
Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Preheat the oven to 400. Place washed chicken legs in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil, enough to cover them all, generously. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and garlic powder. Toss the legs around to make sure they are all coated with the oil and seasoning. Place on baking sheet and bake for 11/2 hours. Turn now and then to make sure they are crisp on both sides. Remove from the oven and let cool a little.
STEF. SOB'S ARMY STYLE
1 Lb. Ground Chuck
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/4 Cup Flour, plain
1 pound ground beef
1 Beef Bouillon Cube
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/8 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
2 1/4 Cups Milk
1/4 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Break up the meat as it cooks. Drain off fat and sit beef aside. Melt the butter in skillet over medium heat. Slowly add the flour, stirring constantly to form a brown roux. Add the bouillon. Gradually stir in the milk and worcestershire sauce mixing well. Add the cooked ground beef, salt and pepper. Bring all to a simmer. Stir constantly. Serve over hot buttered toast.
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/4 Cup Flour, plain
1 pound ground beef
1 Beef Bouillon Cube
3/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/8 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
2 1/4 Cups Milk
1/4 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Break up the meat as it cooks. Drain off fat and sit beef aside. Melt the butter in skillet over medium heat. Slowly add the flour, stirring constantly to form a brown roux. Add the bouillon. Gradually stir in the milk and worcestershire sauce mixing well. Add the cooked ground beef, salt and pepper. Bring all to a simmer. Stir constantly. Serve over hot buttered toast.
LIKE ARBYS HORSEY SAUCE
1 Cup Mayo
3 Tablespoons Bottled Horseradish Cream
1 Tablespoon Sugar
Mix all ings. together and chill
3 Tablespoons Bottled Horseradish Cream
1 Tablespoon Sugar
Mix all ings. together and chill
BANANA SPLIT DESSERT
1 Box Graham Crackers, regular
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Marg. melted, use in the crust
16 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
1 Cup Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Large Cool Whip
1/2 Cup Marg. use with filling
1 Large Can Crushed Pineapple, well drained
1 Bag Mini Marshmallows
4 Medium Bananas, sliced
1 Bottle Choc. Syrup, don't use the whole bottle
1 Cup Pecans or more to taste, chopped
1 Jar Maraschino cherries, halved
Take 1 pack of the graham crackers and crush them. Make sure you have two cups. Add the melted butter and the 1/2 cup sugar and mix well. Press them into a 13 x 9 glass dish or a round glass dish. Bake crust on
350 for 15 minutes. Cool. Cream together the cream cheese, the 1 cup sugar and the 1/2 cup butter. Pour filling over the cooled crust.
In a large bowl, combine Cool Whip, pineapple, marshmallows and mix all together. Pour over the cream cheese filling. Add the bananas over top the filling. Then add the cherry halfs. Next add the nuts. Drizzle the chocolate syrup over this. Refrigerate for 1 hour and then serve.
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Marg. melted, use in the crust
16 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
1 Cup Sugar
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
1 Large Cool Whip
1/2 Cup Marg. use with filling
1 Large Can Crushed Pineapple, well drained
1 Bag Mini Marshmallows
4 Medium Bananas, sliced
1 Bottle Choc. Syrup, don't use the whole bottle
1 Cup Pecans or more to taste, chopped
1 Jar Maraschino cherries, halved
Take 1 pack of the graham crackers and crush them. Make sure you have two cups. Add the melted butter and the 1/2 cup sugar and mix well. Press them into a 13 x 9 glass dish or a round glass dish. Bake crust on
350 for 15 minutes. Cool. Cream together the cream cheese, the 1 cup sugar and the 1/2 cup butter. Pour filling over the cooled crust.
In a large bowl, combine Cool Whip, pineapple, marshmallows and mix all together. Pour over the cream cheese filling. Add the bananas over top the filling. Then add the cherry halfs. Next add the nuts. Drizzle the chocolate syrup over this. Refrigerate for 1 hour and then serve.
LEMON LIME SHEET CAKE
1 Box Duncan Hines Lemon Supreme Cake Mix
1 Pack Lime Jello, small box
1 Box Dream Whip Topping, use one envelope
1 Pack Lemon Instant Pudding Mix, small
2 Cups Cold Milk
Dissolve the lime jello in 3/4 cup boiling water. Then add 1/2 cup cold water and stir well and sit aside at room temp. Mix and bake the cake as directed. Use a 13 x 9 cake pan. (I like to use a glass pan for this). Cool cake 20 to 25 minutes. Keep the cake in the pan. Poke holes in it. Pour the jello in the holes. May not take all of the jello. Refrigerate. In a chilled glass bowl, blend and whip the topping mix and the instant pudding and milk together. Blend 3 to 8 minutes. Frost the cake and make sure you keep it in the ref.
1 Pack Lime Jello, small box
1 Box Dream Whip Topping, use one envelope
1 Pack Lemon Instant Pudding Mix, small
2 Cups Cold Milk
Dissolve the lime jello in 3/4 cup boiling water. Then add 1/2 cup cold water and stir well and sit aside at room temp. Mix and bake the cake as directed. Use a 13 x 9 cake pan. (I like to use a glass pan for this). Cool cake 20 to 25 minutes. Keep the cake in the pan. Poke holes in it. Pour the jello in the holes. May not take all of the jello. Refrigerate. In a chilled glass bowl, blend and whip the topping mix and the instant pudding and milk together. Blend 3 to 8 minutes. Frost the cake and make sure you keep it in the ref.
OLD TIME CINNAMON COFFEE CAKE
2 Cups Brown Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
2 Cups Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Cup Salted Butter
1 Cup Plain Yogurt
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
Preheat the oven to 360. Spray a loaf pan or a bunt pan. Combine all the dry ings. with the butter and blend with your fingers or fork until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Take out 1/2 of the crumbs for cake topping. To remaining mixture, add the yogurt and vanilla. Blend until combined. Pour into pan and sprinkle the crumb mixture on top. Bake for 50 minutes. Do not let scorch. Let cool ten minutes in pan before turning it out.
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
2 Cups Flour
1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 Cup Salted Butter
1 Cup Plain Yogurt
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
Preheat the oven to 360. Spray a loaf pan or a bunt pan. Combine all the dry ings. with the butter and blend with your fingers or fork until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Take out 1/2 of the crumbs for cake topping. To remaining mixture, add the yogurt and vanilla. Blend until combined. Pour into pan and sprinkle the crumb mixture on top. Bake for 50 minutes. Do not let scorch. Let cool ten minutes in pan before turning it out.
BANANA CREAM TWINKIE CAKE
1 Box Hostess Twinkies
1 (5oz.) Pack Banana Instant Pudding or may need two boxes
11/2 Cups Milk
3-4 Bananas, sliced
1 (2 5/8oz) Box Dream Whip Topping Mix , use both envelopes
Split the twinkies lengthwise and lay in a 9 x 13 pan. Use the whole box.
Prepare instant pudding with 11/2 cups milk. Lay the sliced bananas over the Twinkies and then pour the pudding over the bananas. Prepare the two envelopes of the dream whip and spread over the pudding. Chill until set a hour or longer. Best if made overnight.
1 (5oz.) Pack Banana Instant Pudding or may need two boxes
11/2 Cups Milk
3-4 Bananas, sliced
1 (2 5/8oz) Box Dream Whip Topping Mix , use both envelopes
Split the twinkies lengthwise and lay in a 9 x 13 pan. Use the whole box.
Prepare instant pudding with 11/2 cups milk. Lay the sliced bananas over the Twinkies and then pour the pudding over the bananas. Prepare the two envelopes of the dream whip and spread over the pudding. Chill until set a hour or longer. Best if made overnight.
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