Recipes

Erin's Granola Bars

2010-06-22T19:15:04Z

2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
1/2 cup coconut
2/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries (I used chocolate chips)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds ]]> Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place oats, wheat germ, almonds, and coconut on a cookie sheet. Roast 15 minutes, stirring very often. When finished, reduce oven temp to 300 degrees. Combine honey, butter, vanilla, and salt in a large saucepan. On medium heat, stir until honey is very runny. Add oat mixture, cranberries and sunflower seeds to honey mixture and stir well to combine. (I omitted the cranberries and added the chocolate chips on top after putting the oat mixture in the 9x13 pan.) Transfer to a lightly oiled 9x13 baking dish, pressing it down firm and even. Bake 20 minutes. Cut while slightly warm, but don't try to remove from pan until cool.

Condensed Cream of Soup

2010-06-22T19:04:06Z

I made about 7 cans of soup with this recipe using 2 bunches celery...

6 T butter

6 c diced celery (or mushrooms, or diced raw chicken)

24 T butter

3 c evaporated milk

1 c whipping cream

2 c skim milk

3 t dried onion flakes

3 t garlic powder

3 t salt

pepper

15 T flour (can substitute sweet rice flour to make gluten free)

1 1/2 c 2% milk

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I filled up about 7 pint jars of soup. Each one is the equivalent of 1 can of cream of whatever soup. You can freeze the jars once cool. It tastes really good!

Lindy's Caramel Ice Cream

2010-05-05T02:42:21Z

3 1/2 c 2% reduced-fat milk

3 large egg yolks

1 1/4 c packed brown sugar

1/4 c heavy cream

1 T butter

1/2 t sea salt

1/2 t flake salt

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Combine sugar, cream, and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to boil, stirring until sugar melts. Cook 3 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat; stir in sea salt (I used Kosher). Put yolk mixture back in large bowl. Gradually add caramel mixture to yolk mixture, beating constantly. Return mixture to pan to low heat. Cook until thermometer registers 160 degrees. Place pan in a large ice-filled bowl until completely cooled, stirring occasionally. I then poured it into the freezer container of my Cuisinart ice cream maker. I processed it for 35 minutes.

I also added chopped Snickers bar. It is delicious!! Supposedly there are (10) 1/2 c servings. I'm not sure who has the will power to stop at 1/2 c, but not me! This is from Cooking Light, so you don't feel too guilty.

Mexican Chocolate Souffles

2008-08-29T20:52:05Z

Cooking spray
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
3/4 cup fat-free milk
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
1 large egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 large egg whites
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Powdered sugar (optional)

]]> Preheat oven to 375°.
Coat 8 (6-ounce) ramekins with cooking spray; sprinkle with 3 tablespoons granulated sugar.

Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cocoa, flour, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, if desired, in a medium saucepan. Gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add chocolate, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Place chocolate mixture in a large bowl; stir in vanilla, liqueur, and egg yolk.

Place the cream of tartar and egg whites in another large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently stir one-third of egg white mixture into chocolate mixture; gently fold in remaining egg white mixture. Spoon evenly into ramekins; sharply tap ramekins 2 or 3 times on counter to level. Place ramekins on a baking sheet.

Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until puffy and set. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve immediately.

Chili with Veggies

2008-08-29T20:51:32Z

1 lb. hamburger, browned 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 chopped zucchini 1 chopped red bell pepper 1 chopped green bell pepper 4 c chopped tomatoes 1 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 small can tomato paste 1 can chicken broth 1 c red wine 1 T chili powder 1 t salt 1 t pepper 1 T oregano 1 1/2 t cumin 2 T brown sugar dash red pepper 1 chipotle chili, chopped (optional) ]]> Combine all ingredients in crock pot and cook on high for 4 hours, then switch to low for 4-6 more hours. Serve with grated cheese and sour cream on top.

Cheese Pie with Peppers

2008-08-29T20:50:41Z

Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper (about 1 medium) I OMITTED THIS 1/2 cup semolina or pasta flour (about 2 1/4 ounces) 1 1/2 cups fat-free milk, divided 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat extrasharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 large egg whites 8 (18 x 14-inch) sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed ]]> Preheat oven to 400°. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add bell pepper and jalapeño; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in flour; remove from heat. Set aside 2 tablespoons milk. Gradually add remaining milk to pan, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in yogurt; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir 2 minutes or until thick. Cool 5 minutes. Stir in cheeses, salt, black pepper, and egg whites. Working with 1 phyllo sheet at a time (cover remaining dough to keep from drying), place 2 phyllo sheets in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray; gently press sheets into bottom and sides of pan, allowing ends to extend over edges of pan. Coat top sheet with cooking spray. Fold 1 phyllo sheet in half crosswise; place on sheets in bottom of pan, and coat with cooking spray. Top with 1 phyllo sheet, gently pressing sheet into bottom and sides of pan; coat with cooking spray. Spread cheese mixture evenly over top of phyllo. Fold 1 phyllo sheet in half crosswise; gently press on cheese mixture in pan, and coat with cooking spray. Top with remaining 3 phyllo sheets, coating each sheet with cooking spray. Cut ends of sheets extending over pan. Fold edges of phyllo to form a rim; flatten rim with fork. Cut 4 slits with a sharp knife in top of phyllo; brush with reserved 2 tablespoons milk. Bake at 400° for 22 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375° (do not remove pie from oven); bake 20 minutes or until browned. Remove from oven; let stand 15 minutes.

Slow-Cooked Chile Con Carne

2008-08-29T20:49:09Z

1/2 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb sirloin, cut into 1 inch cubes 2 1/2 c diced plum tomatoes (I forgot these) 1 T chili powder 2 t ground cumin 1 t dried oregano 1 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 14 oz can fat free, less sodium beef broth (I used chicken broth) 1/4 t salt ]]> Combine all ingredients in dutch oven. I also threw in carrots. Cook at 300 for a few hours. Then cook at 250 for a few more hours. We served with sour cream and grated cheddar cheese on top and sweet corn muffins on the side. Yum!

Bacon Wrapped Chicken

2008-08-29T20:47:07Z

4 Chicken Breasts cut in half 12 slices bacon (I used turkey bacon) Salt 2 vegetable bullion cubes 3/4 c white wine 3/4 c milk 6 slices swiss cheese (I used processed swiss slices) 1 cup peas ]]> Sprinkle chicken breast halves with salt. Wrap each half with 3 slices bacon. Place wrapped chicken in dutch oven. Put bullion cubes in dutch oven. Cover with white wine and milk. Place swiss cheese slices on top of everything. Sprinkle with peas. Bake at 175 for about 3 hours, or until chicken is done. We served over egg noodles.

Thai Chicken with Peanut Sauce

2007-06-26T16:43:00Z

8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup natural-style, reduced-fat creamy peanut butter (such as Smucker's) I USED 1/2 CUP
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, divided
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
2 teaspoons canola oil
3/4 pound chicken breast tenders, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups matchstick-cut carrots, chopped (about 4 ounces)
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced green onions (about 1 bunch)
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Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with salt. Add chicken to pan; sautÃ© 3 minutes. I ALSO ADDED SOME GARLIC. Add carrots and onions (AND SNAP PEAS); sautÃ© 2 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in broth mixture.

Add reserved cooking liquid and pasta to pan, tossing to coat (I OMITTED THIS STEP). Top with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds; serve immediately.

Gorgonzola Fettuccine With Asparagus

2007-05-28T07:56:00Z

3 c diagonally sliced asparagus
2 t butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 T flour
1 1/4 c milk
1/4 c cream cheese (I use 1/2 cup)
1/4 t salt
1/2 c Gorgonzola or other blue cheese, crumbled
2 T chopped walnuts, toasted -- I use alot more than this because we love the walnuts
Freshly ground black pepper (optional)]]> Cook pasta in boiling water for 6 minutes. Add sliced asparagus and cook for 2 minutes more until the pasta and asparagus are tender. Drain pasta and asparagus and place in a large bowl. Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add garlic, cook 3 minutes. Add flour, cook 30 seconds. Gradually add milk. Stir in cream cheese and salt; cook for 3 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Add sauce to pasta mixture, toss to coat. Add gorgonzola and walnuts. I then sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan. Enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Cake

2007-04-05T09:31:00Z

1 bar German chocolate (4 oz)
1 plain yellow cake mix
1 box vanilla instant pudding (3.4 oz)
1 c whole milk (I just use any milk)
1 c oil
4 large eggs
1 c chocolate chips

]]> Place rack in center of oven and preheat to 325. Use bundt pan, spray and dust with flour. Chop up German chocolate bar (I do in food processor). In bowl, put cake mix, pudding, milk, oil, and eggs. Blend on low for 1 minute. Fold in chopped chocolate. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour in pan. Bake for approximately 1 hour.

Hershey’s Best Brownies

2007-04-05T09:25:00Z

1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 2 t vanilla extract 4 eggs 3/4 cup Cocoa 1 cup flour 1/2 t baking powder 1/4 t salt 1 c chopped nuts (optional) Heat oven to 350. Grease 13x9 pan. Place butter in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at High 2 to 2 1/2 minutes or until melted. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well with spoon after each addition. Add cocoa, stir until blended. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; stir well. Stir in nuts, if desired. Pour batter into prepared pan. Cook 30 to 35 minutes.

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Sugar Cookies

2007-03-28T13:04:00Z

1 c butter 2 c sugar 2 eggs 1 c sour cream 1 t vanilla 1/2 tsp soda 4 tsp baking powder 4 1/2 c flour 1/2 t salt Combine ingredients. Roll out on floured surface. Cut into desired shapes. Bake 13 to 15 minutes at 350 or until golden.

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Swedsh Meatballs

2007-02-22T07:31:00Z

Meatballs:
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/4 pound Jimmy Dean sausage (or favorite ground sausage) (I JUST USED A LITTLE OVER A POUND OF GROUND BEEF, NO SAUSAGE)
1 egg
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 clove minced garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Sauce:
2 cans Cream of Mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce (I OMITTED THIS)
1/4 cup milk

]]> Mix all ingredients together for the meat mixture. I threw in some breadcrumbs as well. Roll into small balls and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until browned. In a medium bowl mix sauce ingredients together. Place meatballs in a skillet or crock pot. Add sauce. Simmer for 45 minutes. May be used as main dish served over rice or noodles or as an appetizer served with toothpicks.

Cream Cheese Dill Chicken

2007-02-11T17:14:00Z

One package chicken tenders
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 package low-fat cream cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt & Pepper
1 tbsp Dill
1/2 c white wine
3/4 can chicken broth
lime

]]> Heat olive oil in pan on stove over medium heat. Add chicken tenders, cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic. Cook a few more minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until almost done. Add white wine and cook for a few minutes. Add chicken broth and cream cheese. Stir occasionally until cream cheese is completely melted. Sprinkle dill over chicken. Cook until chicken is done. Serve, and when served squeeze lime juice over chicken.

I served this over rice pilaf (from a box) with steamed fresh green beans.

Variation:
1/2 package cream cheese
3 cloves minced garlic
Salt & Pepper
Juice from 1 lemon
1 tbsp Dill
3/4 c white wine
2 vegetable bullion cubes
1 cup water
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup mini carrots
5-6 small potatoes
3 large chicken breasts

Put chicken breasts in dutch oven. Squeeze lemon juice over. Put in carrots and onions. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. Add garlic to dutch oven. Cover with white wine and water. Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to dutch oven. Add bullion cubes. Add potatoes (I didn’t peel, just cut in half). Sprinkle with dill. Bake at 300 for about 6 hours or so. Chicken is so tender and flavorful!