As a child, I have many fond memories of long summers and holidays spent with my grandparents in Tennessee. One of my favorite memories surrounds Sabbath dinner. Mema would whip up her delicious cottage cheese loaf and these savory Sabbath Potatoes. These recipes have been passed down through generations of our family and I’ve never found a recipe that come even close to these family treasures.
-Scrub and boil whole Russet potatoes until poke tender.
-Drain and let them cool enough to do-skin them.
-Place the de-skinned whole potatoes into a Tupperware and refrigerate overnight
(or for several hours)
-Remove from fridge and grate the potatoes with a cheese grater.
-In an appropriately sized pot, heat the salt, pepper, milk, butter and celery salt over med-high heat until the butter is thoroughly melted and the lights is hot but not boiling.
-Slowly add the grated potatoes to the hot mixture. Allow the potato to thoroughly heat up and stir only gently to prevent the grated potatoes from sticking, being mindful to not break or mash the grated potatoes. They should only cook for long enough to become hot.
-Serve immediately.
Monday, June 8, 2020
Sunday, August 11, 2019
Arkansas Green Beans
Arkansas Green Beans
Ingredients
- 5 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
- 7 slices bacon
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 7 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
Directions
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the drained green beans in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Cook bacon in a microwave on microwave-safe plate for 2 minutes until slightly cooked. Lay the bacon on top of the green beans.
- Combine the brown sugar, melted butter, soy sauce, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Pour the butter mixture over the green beans and bacon. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Libby’s Chocolate Pudding Pie
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 sleeves of chocolate graham crackers
- 6 Tbs. butter melted
- 2 Tbs. sugar
Instructions
- Stir all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Pour into pie plate and use your hands to press to form crust.1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding1-1/2 cups cold milk1 OREO Pie Crust(6 oz.)2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, dividedBeat pudding mix and milk with whisk 2 min.Pour half the pudding into crust. Let stand 5 min.Stir 1 cup COOL WHIP into remaining pudding; spoon over pudding layer in crust.Top with remaining COOL WHIP.Refrigerate 3 hours.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Cottage Cheese Enchiladas
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - boiled and shredded
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
- 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
Directions
- To Make Meat Mixture: Heat oil in medium skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, onion and green chile peppers and saute until browned, then add taco seasoning and prepare meat mixture according to package directions.
- To Make Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl mix sour cream with cottage cheese and season with salt and pepper; stir until well blended.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- To Assemble Enchiladas: Heat tortillas until soft. In each tortilla place a spoonful of meat mixture, a spoonful of cheese mixture and a bit of shredded cheese. Roll tortillas and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with any remaining meat and cheese mixture, enchilada sauce and remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Great Northern Beans - Vegetarian
I stumbled across this flavorful pot of beans while making white chili for my Pepa. I hadn't finished the recipe for the chili but was impressed with it as it was so I stopped here. It makes a fine pot of vegetarian beans.
Ingredients:
1 small package of dried great northern beans
4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
4 cups of water
1teaspoon Salt
1teaspoon ground Cumin
1teaspoon dried Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Directions:
Soak beans overnight according to package directions. (Pour into a bowl. Cover with 2 inches of water. Cover and leave overnight. Drain in the morning.)
Pour drained beans into a medium stock pot and add broth.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 3 hours stirring occasionally, maintaining a low boil.
Test for doneness by removing a few beans and blowing on them gently. If skins peel back, they are ready. Taste for softness too of course. Most of the additional water will have evaporated and you will be left with a good thick soup.
Add seasoning, stir well and let flavors mingle for 15 mins or so.
Eat and enjoy.
Ingredients:
1 small package of dried great northern beans
4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
4 cups of water
1teaspoon Salt
1teaspoon ground Cumin
1teaspoon dried Oregano
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Directions:
Soak beans overnight according to package directions. (Pour into a bowl. Cover with 2 inches of water. Cover and leave overnight. Drain in the morning.)
Pour drained beans into a medium stock pot and add broth.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 3 hours stirring occasionally, maintaining a low boil.
Test for doneness by removing a few beans and blowing on them gently. If skins peel back, they are ready. Taste for softness too of course. Most of the additional water will have evaporated and you will be left with a good thick soup.
Add seasoning, stir well and let flavors mingle for 15 mins or so.
Eat and enjoy.
Friday, April 21, 2017
Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
Another super easy big hit. Wade loves this one!
Ingredients
- 2
- pounds frozen hash browns, thawed
- 1/2
- cup butter, melted
- 1
- can (10.75 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1
- pint sour cream
- 1/2
- cup onion, chopped
- 2
- cups grated cheddar cheese
- 1
- teaspoon salt
- 1/2
- teaspoon pepper
- 1Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray 11 x 14 inch casserole or baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2In large bowl, combine all ingredients and stir together. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes until top is golden brown.
Kelsey's Peanut Butter Pie
Kelsey made this delicious pie for a school function in the 3rd grade. It was one of her first big hits. It's so creamy and delicious--melts in your mouth. This pie is a real crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts
Directions
- Beat together cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Mix in peanut butter and milk. Beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
- Spoon into two 9 inch graham cracker pie shells; cover, and freeze until firm. Serve super cold, just out of he freezer.
Amish Salad
Love this recipie! Sooo addicting!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 head broccoli, chopped
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 lb bacon, fried & crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS
- Combine chopped broccoli and cauliflower in large bowl.
- In a separate bowl combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar and salt to make a dressing.
- Add the dressing to the broccoli/cauliflower mix, stirring to evenly coat the veggies.
- Stir in the bacon and cheese, reserving a small amount to sprinkle on top of salad just before serving.
- Refridgerate until serving.
Chicken Fried Rice
Super easy recipe that comes together in 30 minutes or less! Everyone loved it and it's even better the next day
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 3/4 to 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1/2-inch pieces. To save time, precook these and freeze until ready to use.
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and diced carrots blend (I don't thaw and use straight from the freezer)
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 cups cooked rice (I use white, To save time use two 8.8-ounce pouches cooked and ready-to-serve rice)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- salt and pepper, optional and to taste
Directions:
- To a large non-stick skillet or wok, add the oils, chicken, and cook over medium-high heat for about 3 to 5 minutes, flipping intermittently so all sides cook evenly. Cooking time will vary based on thickness of chicken breasts and sizes of pieces. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon (allow oils and cooking juices from chicken to remain in skillet) and place chicken on a plate; set aside.
- Add the peas, carrots, and cook for about 2 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften, stir intermittently.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stir intermittently.
- Push vegetables to one side of the skillet, add the eggs to the other side, and cook to scramble, stirring as necessary.
- Add the chicken, rice, evenly drizzle with soy sauce, optional salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes, or until chicken is reheated through. Recipe is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Reheat gently as desired.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Sandra's Broccoli Cheese Casserole
This Broccoli Cheese Casserole is THE favorite family recipe. This casserole is requested at every gathering & is always the first to disappear. I don't know anyone who doesn't love it. Everything Sandra made was delicious but this one just has that something special to make it a favorite.
Ingredients:
2 (10 oz) packages of broccoli flowerettes
1 tablespoon mayo (NOT Miracle Whip)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated is easiest)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken & mushroom soup)
2 eggs, beaten
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 & spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Boil and drain broccoli according to directions in a large pot. As soon as you drain the broccoli, put it back into the pot and add the cheese so the cheese melts thoroughly.
Add in the soup, mayo, eggs, salt & pepper & mix thoroughly.
Pour into the greased baking dish & bake for approximately 45 minutes or until browned.
*If doubling the recipe, which you should unless you're cooking for 4 or less people, bake for about an hour - an hour & 15 minutes. You'll just have to watch it to time it with your oven.
*You can prepare this a day in advance & bake it the day of with the same results. Just set it out of the fridge at least an hour in advance to bring it to room temp before placing in the oven.
*This would be fantastic with a Ritz Cracker crust. After pouring into baking dish, top with 2 cups of crushed Ritz crackers & drizzle with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Bake as usual.
Ingredients:
2 (10 oz) packages of broccoli flowerettes
1 tablespoon mayo (NOT Miracle Whip)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated is easiest)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken & mushroom soup)
2 eggs, beaten
Salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 & spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Boil and drain broccoli according to directions in a large pot. As soon as you drain the broccoli, put it back into the pot and add the cheese so the cheese melts thoroughly.
Add in the soup, mayo, eggs, salt & pepper & mix thoroughly.
Pour into the greased baking dish & bake for approximately 45 minutes or until browned.
*If doubling the recipe, which you should unless you're cooking for 4 or less people, bake for about an hour - an hour & 15 minutes. You'll just have to watch it to time it with your oven.
*You can prepare this a day in advance & bake it the day of with the same results. Just set it out of the fridge at least an hour in advance to bring it to room temp before placing in the oven.
*This would be fantastic with a Ritz Cracker crust. After pouring into baking dish, top with 2 cups of crushed Ritz crackers & drizzle with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Bake as usual.
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Apple Pie
This homemade apple pie was my own first attempt at making an apple pie from scratch and it quickly became my favorite. It's one of those foods that reminds you of childhood happiness and days long passed.
Ingredients:
1 9 inch double crust pie shell
1 Pillsbury pie crust (the kind in a box that you can roll out & cut)
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored & sliced
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425. Melt butter in a sauce pan. Stir in flour to form a paste.
Add water, white sugar, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
Reduce temperature and let simmer.
Fill pie crust with apples, mounding high. Cover with a lattice work crust.
Gently pour hot liquid over crust, ouring slowly so it does not run off.
Bake for 15 minutes & then reduce temperature to 350 & continue baking for 45 minutes or until apples are soft.
*If you're as convinced as I was that there is no way the liquid will soak in between the lattice pieces, you can mound the apples, pour 3/4ths of the liquid over them, top with lattice & drizzle the rest of the liquid on top to soak the lattice with the liquid.
*You can peel the apples before you start & soak them in cold water to prevent browning,
Ingredients:
1 9 inch double crust pie shell
1 Pillsbury pie crust (the kind in a box that you can roll out & cut)
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored & sliced
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425. Melt butter in a sauce pan. Stir in flour to form a paste.
Add water, white sugar, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil.
Reduce temperature and let simmer.
Fill pie crust with apples, mounding high. Cover with a lattice work crust.
Gently pour hot liquid over crust, ouring slowly so it does not run off.
Bake for 15 minutes & then reduce temperature to 350 & continue baking for 45 minutes or until apples are soft.
*If you're as convinced as I was that there is no way the liquid will soak in between the lattice pieces, you can mound the apples, pour 3/4ths of the liquid over them, top with lattice & drizzle the rest of the liquid on top to soak the lattice with the liquid.
*You can peel the apples before you start & soak them in cold water to prevent browning,
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Ham & Potato Bake
This is another comfort food from long ago that I just love. It also came from an old cookbook given to me by my grandmother, Eunice. She was an amazing country cook & I wish I had more of her recipes. That is why I started this blog. So one day, my girls & their children will have all of our family favorites, and the memories that go along with them, in one place.
This recipe is great with leftover ham. I always double it & add lots of extra cheese.
Ingredients:
4 cups sliced & boiled potatoes
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 1/2 cups fully cooked ham, cubed
1 can cream of mushroom soup (or celery soup)
1 cup sharp American cheese, shredded (divided in half)
1/4 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice)
1 tablespoon butter (melted)
Directions:
Layer half the potatoes & half the carrots in a 2qt baking dish.
Stir together ham, mushroom soup, 1/2 cup of cheese, milk & pepper.
Pour half of the mixture over the potatoes & carrots.
Repeat layers.
Combine bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of cheese, & butter. Sprinkle over casserole.
Bake uncovered at 350 until heated through, about 45 minutes.
Makes 4-6 servings.
This recipe is great with leftover ham. I always double it & add lots of extra cheese.
Ingredients:
4 cups sliced & boiled potatoes
2 medium carrots, shredded
1 1/2 cups fully cooked ham, cubed
1 can cream of mushroom soup (or celery soup)
1 cup sharp American cheese, shredded (divided in half)
1/4 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs (1 slice)
1 tablespoon butter (melted)
Directions:
Layer half the potatoes & half the carrots in a 2qt baking dish.
Stir together ham, mushroom soup, 1/2 cup of cheese, milk & pepper.
Pour half of the mixture over the potatoes & carrots.
Repeat layers.
Combine bread crumbs, 1/2 cup of cheese, & butter. Sprinkle over casserole.
Bake uncovered at 350 until heated through, about 45 minutes.
Makes 4-6 servings.
Biscuit Topped Stew
I found this recipe in an old cookbook my grandmother, Eunice, had given me & it quickly became a much loved family favorite. It's makes a delicious yet simple comfort food that is perfect for those chilly fall nights & can even be made ahead of time to toss in the oven after a long day.
Ingredients:
1 packaged biscuit mix
1/4 cups milk
1/4 cups chopped onion (optional)
1/4 cups green pepper
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon basil
1 16oz canned tomatoes (chopped)
2 cups cubed and cooked beef
2 cups cooked vegetables (mixed, stew veggies, or whatever floats your boat)
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions:
Mix biscuit mix as directed, roll out & cut into wedges. Set aside.
In saucepan cook onion & green peppers until tender, add garlic & cook until slightly browned.
Stir in flour, sugar, salt, pepper, & basil.
Blend in undrained tomatoes, meat, vegetables, bouillon, and Worcestershire sauce.
Cook & stir until think and bubbly.
Turn boiling mixture into a 1 1/2- quart casserole.
Immediately top with biscuit wedges.
Bake uncovered at 400 till biscuits are golden. (approx 18-2- minutes)
Makes 4-6 servings
Variations~
Add dry mustard, swiss or cheddar cheese to the biscuit mix.
Add chicken or turkey instead of beef with a little sage.
Ingredients:
1 packaged biscuit mix
1/4 cups milk
1/4 cups chopped onion (optional)
1/4 cups green pepper
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon basil
1 16oz canned tomatoes (chopped)
2 cups cubed and cooked beef
2 cups cooked vegetables (mixed, stew veggies, or whatever floats your boat)
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions:
Mix biscuit mix as directed, roll out & cut into wedges. Set aside.
In saucepan cook onion & green peppers until tender, add garlic & cook until slightly browned.
Stir in flour, sugar, salt, pepper, & basil.
Blend in undrained tomatoes, meat, vegetables, bouillon, and Worcestershire sauce.
Cook & stir until think and bubbly.
Turn boiling mixture into a 1 1/2- quart casserole.
Immediately top with biscuit wedges.
Bake uncovered at 400 till biscuits are golden. (approx 18-2- minutes)
Makes 4-6 servings
Variations~
Add dry mustard, swiss or cheddar cheese to the biscuit mix.
Add chicken or turkey instead of beef with a little sage.
Monday, April 11, 2016
5 Minute Artisan Bread
There is something to be said about homemade bread. The smells & the flavors awaken memories of childhood & long summer days. Memories of my mom's sourdough bread, dripping with butter filled my mind as I ran across this recipe in a group discussion online. I thought, it can't be that simple but I decided to give it a whirl. Kelsey put it together as I was cooking dinner & we stashed it in the fridge overnight with hopes of fresh bread for breakfast. By morning, we had forgotten all about the stash of dough in the fridge and it wasn't until evening that we took out the bowl of swollen dough, pulled out a large chuck, manipulated it into something resembling a ball & set it to rest on the pizza stone. I was still skeptical that this blob was going to live up to my memories but as the scent of baking bread filled the house, my hopes began to rise. As I sliced into the beautiful golden loaf, piping hot from the oven, I fell in love. I have always been slightly intimidated by sourdough bread but this recipe is fantastically simple & oh so delicious!
Ingredients:
3 cups lukewarm water
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated yeast or 2 (7 1/4 g) packets
granulated yeast
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt or other
coarse salt
6 1/2 cups unsifted unbleached all-purpose flour
Directions:
~ Preparing Dough for Storage~.
Warm the water slightly. It should feel just a little warmer
than body temperature. Warm water will rise the dough to the right point for
storage in about 2 hours. With cold water it will need 3-4 hours.
Add the yeast to the water in a 5 quart bowl or, preferably,
in a resealable, lidded (not airtight) plastic food container or food-grade
bucket. Don't worry about getting it all to dissolve.
Mix in the flour and salt - kneading is unnecessary.
Add all
of the flour at once, measuring it in with dry-ingredient measuring cups, by
gently scooping up the flour, then sweeping the top level with a knife or
spatula. Don't press down into the flour as you scoop or you'll throw off the
measurement.
Mix with a wooden spoon, a high-capacity food processor (14 cups
or larger) fitted with the dough attachment, or a heavy duty stand mixer fitted
with the dough hook until the mixture is uniform. If you're hand mixing and it
becomes too difficult to incorporate all the flour with the spoon, you can
reach into your mixing vessel with very wet hands and press the mixture
together.
*Don't knead, it isn't necessary.
You're finished when everything is
uniformly moist, without dry patches. It takes a few minutes, and will yield a
dough that is wet and loose enough to conform to the shape of its container.
~Allow to rise~
Cover with lid (not airtight or it could
explode the lid off). Allow the mixture to rise at room temperature until it
begins to collapse (or at least flattens on the top), approx 2 hours, depending
on room temperature, and initial water temperature. Longer rising times, up to 5
hours, won't harm the result. Store the dough in the fridge in your lidded container.
You can use a portion of the dough any time after this
period. Fully refrigerated dough is less sticky and easier to work with than
dough at room temperature.
~On Baking Day~
Prepare your loaf tin, stone, or whatever you're baking it
in/on. Sprinkle the surface of your refrigerated dough with flour. Pull up and
cut of a grapefruit-size piece of dough (c 1 lb), using a serrated knife.
Hold the mass of dough in your hands and add a little more
flour as needed so it won't stick to your hands. Gently stretch the surface of
the dough around to the bottom on all 4 sides, rotating the ball a quarter-turn
as you go. Most of the dusting flour will fall off - that's fine, it isn't
meant to be incorporated. The bottom of the loaf may appear to be a collection
of bunched ends, but it will sort itself out during resting and baking.
The correctly shaped final product will be smooth and
cohesive. The entire process should take no more than 30 - 60 seconds.
Rest the loaf and let it rise in the pan you will bake in, for about 40 minutes Depending on the age of the dough, you may not see
much rise during this period. That's fine, more rising will occur during
baking.
Twenty minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 450°F. Place an empty broiler tray for holding water on any other shelf that won't
interfere with the rising bread.
Dust and Slash. Dust the top of the loaf liberally with
flour, which will allow the slashing knife to pass without sticking. Slash a
quarter inch deep cross, diagonal lines, or tic-tac-toe pattern on top using a
serrated knife.
After a 20 min preheat you're ready to bake, even though the
oven thermometer won't be at full temperature yet. Put your loaf in the oven.
Pour about 1 cup of hot water (from the tap) into the broiler tray and close
the oven to trap the steam.
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the crust is nicely
browned and firm to the touch.
Store the rest of the dough in the fridge in your lidded
(not airtight) container and use it over the next 14 days. The flavor and
texture improves, becoming like sourdough. Even 24 hours of storage improves
the flavor.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients~
3 or 4 chicken breast, cut into 1 inch chunks
2 jars Classico Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce
1 bell pepper (chopped)
1 container sliced baby bella mushrooms
1 (8oz) package shredded mozzarella cheese
Parmesan Cheese
1 pkg pasta (either angle hair or fettuccine)
Salt, pepper, garlic
Directions~
Heat oven to 350 & grease a 9x13 baking dish.
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta & stir frequently until tender. Drain & toss with butter.
2. Season chicken & saute in a bit of olive oil until cooked thoroughly.
3. Season peppers & mushrooms & saute in a bit of olive oil until tender.
4. In a large pot mix, Alfredo sauce, chicken, peppers, mushrooms. Heat thoroughly over medium heat, stirring constantly. Don't burn it, it should just take a minute.
5. In the baking dish layer sauce, pasta, & cheeses, in that order. (pour some sauce in & spread it out, add a bunch of pasta & spread it out, sprinkle cheese on top, repeat.) Just get it all in there & all mixed basically. Top with cheese.
6. Bake until cheese melts & it's hot and bubbly. Cool for a few mins & enjoy.
Chicken & Dumplins
There is nothing better
than a big bowl of Chicken and Dumplins on a cold day. <3 This is Samantha's
favorite recipe. This serves a small family, double for more than 2 or 3 people.
Ingredients~
2 chicken
breast (or rotisserie chicken from deli)
4 cans or 2 boxes chicken broth
2 stalks celery
1 bay leaf
salt & pepper
dash of thyme
self rising flour
4 cans or 2 boxes chicken broth
2 stalks celery
1 bay leaf
salt & pepper
dash of thyme
self rising flour
Pops Cat Head
Biscuits dough or few cans of bang biscuits. (the cans of biscuits that pop
when you open them)
Directions~
1. Throw it all (except biscuits) into a stock pot & bring it to a boil.
2. Reduce heat, cover & simmer for about an hour. (don't forget to stir occasionally)
3. Remove chicken, shred & put back in the pot. Increase to a low boil.
4. Quickly pinch off small pieces of dough, plop in some flour & toss in the pot. Push dough balls down under the liquid when the pot starts filling. Make sure you stir from the bottom too.
5. Reduce heat
& stir frequently for 20 more minutes or so. Dumplings will not float at top when done. (Taste one to test for doughiness) Add more salt & pepper to
taste.
Portobello Penne Pasta Casserole
This savory casserole is loaded with flavor. Absolutely delicious & my personal favorite.
Ingredients~
1 (8 ounce)
package uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach,
thawed
1/4 cup soy sauce
Directions~
Preheat oven to
350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
1. Bring a large
pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10
minutes, until al dente, and drain.
2. Heat the oil
in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the mushrooms, cook 1 minute, and set
aside.
3. Melt margarine
in the saucepan. Mix in flour, garlic, and basil. Gradually mix in milk until
thickened.
4. Stir in 1 cup
cheese until melted. Remove saucepan from heat, and mix in cooked pasta, mushrooms,
spinach, and soy sauce. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and top with
remaining cheese.
Bake 20 minutes
in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly brown.
Pop's Cat Head Biscuits
Pop made these biscuits every chance he got, just like his mom made them. They are amazing drizzled with honey, stuffed with sausage & eggs, or smothered in milk gravy.
Ingredients~
2 cups Martha
White® Self-Rising Flour
1/4 Vegetable oil
(or shortening)
3/4 cup milk (or
buttermilk)
Directions~
Heat oven to
450°F & Oil a cast iron skillet.
1. Place flour in
large bowl. With a large spoon or by hand, carefully blend in oil (or cut in shortening
with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs)
2. Add milk; stir
gently.
3. The dough will
be kind of sticky and wet, there is no need to knead this dough. All you have
to do is stir the dough just until it comes together and then scoop about 6 heaping
mounds into a well-oiled cast iron skillet. (Place one in the center and the remaining in a circle surrounding the
center one.)
Bake until golden
brown on top, about 20 minutes.
Use only Martha
White flour. The more you make this recipe, the better you will get at making them awesome. It's definitely one of those "feel" recipes. <3
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Amazing & creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup. Everyone just loves this recipe. Don't skimp on the lemon pepper, it makes the dish!
Ingredients~
4 cups broccoli
1 can Butterball chicken
broth
1 tablespoon
butter or margarine
1 tablespoon
all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash black pepper
¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
1 cup milk,
half-and-half, or light cream
1 pkg sliced
Kraft Cheese. (24 pack)
1 cup cheddar cheese (optional)
Directions~
1. In a large
saucepan cook broccoli, covered, in a large amount of boiling water for 8-10
minutes. Drain well.
2. In a food
processor combine the broccoli and about 3/4 cup of the chicken broth. Cover
and process for about 1 minute or until completely smooth. Set aside.
3. In the same
saucepan melt butter. Stir in flour, seasoning, salt, pepper & lemon pepper.
Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook
and stir 1 minute more.
4.Stir in the
broccoli mixture, and any remaining chicken broth. Cook and stir until heated
through.
5. Add sliced cheese to taste, at least half a package. I use more & add cheddar cheese too. If necessary, stir in additional milk to
reach desired consistency.
If desired, season to taste with additional salt and
pepper. Makes 4 servings. (about 4-1/2 cups). Serve with bread sticks.
Crockpot Steak & Gravy
This is one of Kelsey's favorites. <3 She loves it served over rice. I love it because it's a simple crockpot meal & it's low cost for even a large crowd.
Ingredients~
2 to 3 lbs of cheap
steak (round), sliced thin.
2 packets brown
gravy mix
2½ cups water
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions~
Brown steak in an lightly oiled frying pan.
Place all
ingredients in crockpot.
Cook all day
(8-10 hrs) on low.
Serve over rice, flat noodles, or mashed potatoes.
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