Amber's Recipes

Menu Plan Monday

2011-08-01T18:24:00.000-07:00

Monday: Chicken Tortilla Bake
Tuesday: Burgers
Wednesday: Crockpot Chicken and Gravy
Thursday: leftovers
Friday: shrimp feta casserole
Saturday: leftovers/quick
Sunday: church festival (BBQ)

Dads Burgers

2011-07-31T12:33:00.000-07:00

My dad has made these burgers for quite a while and our family always enjoys them when he makes them. I call them the perfect burger thats better than any restaurant burger Ive found!

Servings: 20 (1/4 burger)
5 lbs ground beef
garlic powder, sprinkle
1/2 small bottle BBQ sauce
1/4 c. chiptole hot sauce
parsley, sprinkle
1/2 c. soy sauce
1 c. bread crumbs
1 small onion
1/2 c. Worcestershire sauce

Mix everything together and cook on grill until done.

Chicken Spaghetti

2011-07-31T11:22:00.000-07:00

Well down here in the South we love chicken spaghetti. If you are from the South then you have probably had chicken spaghetti just a few times. Ive had several but well Ive tried tweaking to figure out the perfect recipe and I think I finally have found it at least for our household that is.

Ingredients:
1 rotisserie chicken
1.5 cans cream of chicken soup
1 can chicken broth
3/4 onion
1 cup cheddar cheese
lawrys season as preferred
1 package of angel hair pasta
1 bell pepper

Cook angel hair pasta then put in a 9 X 12 pan. Cut up rotisserie chicken and put in pan on top of angel hair. Pour in cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, onion. Mix all ingredients together and top with cheddar cheese and lawrys seasoning.

Cook on 350 for 45 minutes

Chicken Parmesan

2011-06-13T14:39:00.000-07:00

I made this the other night and it was so easy and so good!

1 jar of spaghetti sauce
12 oz. angel hair pasta
4-5 chicken tenders
8 oz. mozzarella cheese

Cook entire package of angel hair pasta according to directions. Put angel hair on bottom. Top with frozen chicken tenders (or you could also do nuggets).

Top off with entire jar of spaghetti sauce

put all 8 oz mozzarella cheese on top (I did fresh mozzarella instead of shredded-much better and fresher)

Bake for 30-35 minutes on 425

Our sweet little girl sure did enjoy this meal-she made a mess!

Taco Soup

2011-05-10T10:29:00.000-07:00

1 can black beans

1 can kidney beans

1 can pinto beans

2 cans chopped tomatoes

1 small onion, chopped

1 can whole kernel corn, drained

1 1b. ground beef, browned

1 pkg. Hidden Valley Salad dressing mix

1 pkg. taco seasoning mix

1/2 cup water

Brown beef and onions and drain. In a large pot, add all ingredients. The corn is the only canned vegetable you drain. Heat for approximately 30 minutes.

Such a good quick meal!

Menu Plan Monday

2011-05-02T09:35:00.000-07:00

Monday: pork tenderloin sandwiches with Sister Schubert Rolls
Tuesdsay: shrimp feta casserole
Wednesday: leftover shrimp feta casserole
Thursday: hamburgers / marinated chicken
Friday: BBQ Sandwiches
Saturday: fish fry
Sunday: leftover BBQ sandwiches

Im finally getting around to actually doing the menu plan. Hopefully it will help me to get better with our menus and eating in

Shrimp Feta Casserole

2011-05-02T09:29:00.000-07:00

This recipe is absolutely delicious but a bit unique. Normally I honestly probably would never have tried it but it was at a shower and of course I had to have the recipe for it-so good! I have made a few changes from the original recipe I had. I think it was the perfect additions!

Serves: 8-10

2 large eggs
5 oz. evaporated milk (original called for 1 cup)
1 cup plain yogurt
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled (original was 8 oz)
6 oz. swiss cheese, shredded (original was 1/3 lb)
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
4 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 lb angel hair pasta, cooked (original was 1/2 lb)
1 jar mild, chunky salsa (16 oz)
1 lb medium shrimp, uncooked, peeled
8 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 350.Coat bottom and sides of a 8" X 12" baking dish with cooking spray.

In separate bowl, blend eggs, milk, yogurt, feta, and Swiss cheeses, parsley, basil, oregano, and garlic.

Spread half of pasta over bottom of baking dish. Cover with salsa. Add half of shrimp. Spread remaining pasta over shrimp.

Pour and spread egg mixture over pasta. Add remaining shrimp and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Recommendations-would highly recommend fresh shrimp that you have to peel-makes a HUGE difference! 1.5-2 lb shrimp would be a great extra addition too-we will definitely be doing that next time.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

2011-04-03T13:07:00.000-07:00

Who could really resisit such a delicious cookie as oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I was on the hunt to make some delicious cookies as these and I must be honest I really dont do cookies so this was my first try at them. I tried a recipe tweaked a few things and came out with this delicious cookie!

2 sticks butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 cups quick oats
1 bag chocolate chips

Cream the melted butter and both sugars together with an electric mixer. Beat in the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix them until they are well combined.

Stir the flour, baking soda, and salt together and then when they are all combined mix them into the wet ingredients. Then stir in the oats and chocolate chips.

Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet or baking stone. Bake 9-11 minutes at 375 degrees.

We made them a little larger than teaspoons and it made 28 cookies.

Pepperoni Rolls

2011-02-05T16:32:00.000-08:00

We have always been a huge fan of Pepperoli's from Mazzios but they are so greasy it about makes you sick. Well we found an inspiration recipe to make them a little healthier and not nearly as greasy.

Inspiration: Tidy Mom & Supermom chef

Ingredients
1 can refrigerated pizza crust (we used the Pillsbury kind)
garlic salt
Italian seasoning
1 cup sliced pepperoni (used the mini pepperonis)
1 cup shredded cheese (we used the Italian blend which is Parmesan, provolone, romano, fontina, and asiago cheese)
pizza sauce

Directions
Preheat oven to 425
On a large cutting board or wax paper (we just used cutting board) put flour on and roll out pizza crust.
Season crust with garlic salt and Italian seasoning
add pizza sauce to crust

top with cheese and pepperoni
start with a short end, roll crust into a TIGHT log
slice into 1" sections
place in lightly greased glass dish and bake for 13 minutes.
Serve with pasta sauce for dipping.

Recommendations for next time
1) more pizza sauce (it made it so good!)
2) go easy on the pepperoni (think we put a few too many)

Other than these 2 things it turned out delicious! Just like pepperolis but without all the grease. This could easily be altered to make other pizzas as well.

Lone Star Chili

2011-02-05T15:50:00.000-08:00

Sunday we went to Lone star and I got chili as a side. Well after tasting it I knew instantly this was the most amazing recipe for chili I had ever had and Ive had quite a few chilis. I found the recipe for chili and we made it last night for dinner and I just have to say its mighty close. The tomato sauce really makes a huge difference in this recipe.

1.5 lb ground beef
1 diced onion
1 15 oz. chili beans with liquid
1 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tbsp. white vinegar
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tbsp olive oil

Optional garnishments
grated cheddar cheese
diced onion
canned whole jalapeno chili peppers

Directions:
1. Brown ground beef in a large saucepan over medium heat. Drain fat.
2. Add diced onion and olive oil and saute for about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occassionally.
4. Serve with the cheese, diced onion, and jalapeno garnish on top.

Makes 6 servings

Original Recipe: Lone Star Steakhouse Chili

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2011-02-04T19:40:00.000-08:00

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Roast

2011-01-20T15:33:00.001-08:00

This is an easy & devine recipe!
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 packet liptons onion soup mix
1 roast

Cut any fat off roast. Put everything in crock pot. Cook for 8-10 hrs on low.

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Country Grits and Sausage

2011-01-18T16:37:00.000-08:00

2 cups water

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup uncooked quick grits

Bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in grits. Return to a boil; reduce heat. Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4 cups (16 ounces) shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese

4 eggs, beaten

1 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme

1/8 teaspoon garlic

2 pounds bulk sausage cooked, crumbled and drained.

Combine grits and cheese in a large mixing bowl; stir until cheese is melted. Combine eggs, milk, thyme and garlic salt; mix well. Add a small amount of hot grits mixture to egg mixture, stirring well. Stir the rest of the egg mixture into grits mixture. Add sausage, stirring well. Pour into a 12 by 8 by 2 inch baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator; let stand 15 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55minutes.

Serves 8 to 12. Recipe can be halved.

Rice Krispy Treats

2010-12-30T19:17:00.000-08:00

These are such a treat but I always seem to forget about them. Made them tonight and forgot just how easy and good they are!

Ingredients:
4 tbsp. butter
1 package (10.5 oz) marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies

Directions
In large mixing bowl add marshmallows and butter. Heat for 45 seconds. Take out stir. Heat for an additional 30 seconds.

Add Rice Krispies and mix together. Once finished add mixture to a 13 X 9 pan. Cool. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Broccoli Cornbread

2010-12-20T12:05:00.000-08:00

This is not something I would normally eat. Im not a huge fan of broccoli but I can tolerate broccoli but this is delicious! We had it at a friends house and I had to have the recipe-delicious!

1 10 oz. pkg. chopped frozen broccoli, cooked and drained

1 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese

1 onion, chopped (I think I used about 1/2)

4 eggs, beaten

1 tsp. salt

1 stick butter, melted

1/4 c. buttermilk

1 box Jiffy cornbread mix

Mix broccoli, cheese, onion, eggs, salt, butter and buttermilk well. Add cornbread mix to broccoli mixture. Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan and bake at 375 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes.

Cheddar's Baked Spasagna

2010-12-18T14:43:00.000-08:00

Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs spaghetti noodles, uncooked
2 lbs mozzarella cheese
8 ounces ricotta cheese
8 ounces sour cream
1 1/4 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided use
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook spaghetti al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain. Place in large mixing bowl.
3. In another mixing bowl, stir together sour cream, ricotta, half-and-half, mozzarella, oregano, basil, white pepper, garlic, salt, and half the Parmesan cheese.
4. Add above cheese mixture to the spaghetti. Using hands, mix gently until spaghetti is evenly coated with mixture.
5. Rub a 9x13 glass baking dish with the olive oil.
6. Gently place spaghetti mixture into prepared dish. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
7. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees in pre-heated oven for 30 minutes.
8. Remove from oven, remove foil and place dish on cooling rack for 10 minutes.
9. Cut into six-eight squares and top with meat sauce below, or your favorite meat or marinara sauce.
Meat Sauce.
1 24-oz. jar spaghetti sauce.
12 oz. ground beef.
1 Tbs. chopped garlic.
1 C chopped onion.
1 teaspoons kosher salt.
1 teaspoons dried leaf oregano.
1 Tbs. chopped fresh basil.
1 teaspoons granulated sugar.
½ C red wine.
¼ C Romano cheese.
Additional salt, pepper to taste.
Heat a heavy saucepan on medium heat for five minutes. Add ground beef and stir to break up clumps. Cook till meat is browned well. Drain meat and set aside.
Add onions and garlic to saucepan and cook over medium heat for about five minutes, or until softened.
Return reserved meat to pan, along with spaghetti sauce, salt, oregano, basil, sugar, red wine and romano cheese. Stir well to combine.
Bring mixture to a simmer and cook uncovered for 30 minutes.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.

French Toast Casserole

2010-12-04T19:40:00.000-08:00

Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Level: Easy
Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces)
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
Praline Topping, recipe follows
Maple syrup

Praline Topping:

1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Combine all ingredients for praline topping in a medium bowl and blend well.

Slice French bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. (Use any extra bread for garlic toast or bread crumbs). Arrange slices in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and beat with a rotary beater or whisk until blended but not too bubbly. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread Praline Topping evenly over the bread and bake for 40 minutes, until puffed and lightly golden.

From: Paula Deen (cant go wrong with a recipe from her!)

Corn Casserole

2010-11-19T11:21:00.001-08:00

1 (15oz) can cream style corn

1 (11oz) can Niblet corn

2 eggs

1 cup sour cream

1 (8.5oz) pack Jiffy dry corn muffin mix

½ cup of butter-melted

1 cup shredded cheddar

Grease 8x12 pan

Mix corn, eggs, sour cream, muffin mix, butter and pour into dish.

Bake @350 for 30min. Remove and sprinkle with cheese return to oven for 15

min. or until center is firm.

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2010-11-10T19:19:00.000-08:00

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Pasta with Roasted Chicken

2010-09-29T15:39:00.000-07:00

12 oz. bowtie pasta-cooked
12 oz. Velveeta cheese (or more!)
1 roasted chicken from grocery or 3 lb. chicken (the roasted chicken gives it great flavor, but you can roast your own if you like...I don't always use the whole chicken-its up to you)

Combine the following:
1 stick of melted butter
1 Tablespoon (T.) worchestershire
1 T. lemon juice
1 T. parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 T. black pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp thyme
1 tsp. salt

Cook chicken in butter sauce

Drain pasta. Add chopped Velveeta and butter mixture. Turn eye on low/med. until cheese melts. Add chicken and stir. Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes on 350.

*I like to add extra chicken broth to the pan before I bake it to prevent it from drying out. Easy to double for a large crowd!!

Upcoming Review

2010-09-29T15:08:00.000-07:00

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Easy Chicken Casserole

2010-09-13T11:39:00.001-07:00

1 (3-5 count) pack of chicken breast
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 pack Lipton onion soup mix
1 can milk
1 can minute rice
salt and pepper to taste

Mix soup, rice, milk, and soup mix together. Place chicken in 9x13 dish and pour mixture over the top. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 1 hour.

Upcoming Review

2010-07-11T18:01:00.000-07:00

I'm thrilled to be able to do a review for CSN Stores! CSN Stores has over 200 different stores to choose from and over 1 million items, including beautiful dining room tables, and cookware! They offer competitive pricing that you can't find on other retail online stores. Their vision is to be a household brand name, and I'd say they are pretty close as they are in the top 3 online U.S. retailers of home and office goods!

One of my favorite aspects of their website are the search functions. You can limit your search functions by the normal price, specs, etc. but you can also narrow your search by shipping company and if you need it fast, you can search by shipping dates.

Another thing that I always look for in a company is that they give back. They support their community, and just this month they brought in over 590 pounds of food in a company wide food drive. They have also participated in other events such as Light The Night Walk, JP Morgan Corporate Challenge, and the March of Dimes March for Babies.

So, I can't wait to show you what I chose to review from CSN Stores...stay tuned!

Angel Biscuits

2010-06-22T16:48:00.000-07:00

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12

2 c bisquick
8 oz sour cream
1 stick melted butter

Mix together and plop in muffin tins. Bake at 425 for 8-10 minutes until tips are golden brown

From: Friend

Me and Hubby both are huge fans of bread and this recipe tops them all-Devine and so easy to make!

Crash Hot Potatoes

2010-06-22T16:45:00.000-07:00

Photo since blogger wont work...
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 6

Ingredients
12 whole New Potatoes (or Other Small Round Potatoes)
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Kosher Salt To Taste
Black Pepper To Taste
Rosemary (or Other Herbs Of Choice) To Taste

Preparation Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add in as many potatoes as you wish to make and cook them until they are fork-tender.

On a sheet pan, generously drizzle olive oil. Place tender potatoes on the cookie sheet leaving plenty of room between each potato.

With a potato masher, gently press down each potato until it slightly mashes, rotate the potato masher 90 degrees and mash again. Brush the tops of each crushed potato generously with more olive oil.

Sprinkle potatoes with kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper and fresh chopped rosemary (or chives or thyme or whatever herb you have available.)

Bake in a 450 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

From: Pioneer Woman

OREO Frozen Peanut Butter Dessert

2010-06-09T17:54:00.000-07:00

prep time: 15 min

total time: 4 hr 45 min

makes: 24 servings

Ingredients

30 OREO Cookies, finely crushed (about 2-1/2 cups)

3 Tbsp. butter, melted

1 cup peanut butter

1-3/4 qt. (7 cups) vanilla ice cream, softened

1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping (Do not thaw.)

6 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate

1/2 cup PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts, coarsely chopped

MIX cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Freeze until ready to use. Microwave peanut butter in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min.; stir. Swirl peanut butter into ice cream; spread over crust. Freeze 30 min.

MICROWAVE COOL WHIP and chocolate in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after each minute.

SPREAD COOL WHIP mixture over ice cream layer; top with nuts. Freeze 4 hours. Remove from freezer 10 min. before serving; let stand at room temperature to soften slightly before cutting. Freeze leftovers.

From: Kraft

Paula Deen Frozen Banana Split

2010-05-17T15:56:00.000-07:00

Prep Time: 20 min
Level:Easy
Yield:10 to 12 servings

Ingredients

24 (3.5-ounce) ice-cream sandwiches, unwrapped
6 medium bananas, peeled and thinly sliced
1 (12.25-ounce) jar hot-fudge sauce
1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and finely chopped
1 (8-ounce) package milk chocolate covered toffee bits, divided
1 (12.25-ounce) jar butterscotch ice-cream topping
1 (8-ounce) container frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed

Directions

Line a 13 by 9-inch baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.

Place half of ice-cream sandwiches evenly over bottom of pan, completely covering bottom, cutting sandwiches to fit, if necessary. Top evenly with banana slices. Pour hot fudge sauce over bananas. Top with cherries and 1/2 of the toffee bits and pour butterscotch evenly on top. Layer with remaining ice cream sandwiches and spread whipped topping over sandwiches; sprinkle with remaining toffee bits.

Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours. Remove from pan, using foil handles. Cut into squares and serve.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

2010-04-19T14:38:00.000-07:00

This recipe was made by a lady at our church and its so easy to make and so good!

4 boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
1/2 c. mayonnaise
4 tsp. Italian dry bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Combine mayonnaise & cheese in bowl. Spray a baking sheet with Pam. Arrange chicken on a baking sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Serves 4

Crawfish Etoufee

2010-03-23T18:02:00.000-07:00

If you have ever been to New Orleans you know that this is a staple for the true cajuns, this is a delicious recipe that I got from one of my good friends that has perfected this recipe.

1/2 c. butter
1 onion (chopped)
1 bell pepper (chopped)
1 Tbsp. garlic (minced)
Saute in a skillet for 5 minutes

Then add:
1 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 lb. shrimp
1 lb/ crawfish tails

Cook for 5 minutes then reduce to low heat. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes. Serve over cooked rice (usually make about 4 cups)

Cheese Ball

2010-03-23T17:57:00.000-07:00

2-8 oz. pkg. of cream cheese
2 c. shredded cracker barrel sharp cheese
1 Tbsp. pimentos, chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped green olives
1 Tbsp. chopped onions
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
dash of Tabasco
chopped pecans and parsley

Have all ingredients at room temperature. Use your hands to mix top 8 ingredients together into one large ball or 2 smaller ones. Roll balls in the chopped pecans and parsley. Serve with good crackers. Keep covered in the refrigerator a long time.

Got this recipe from a co-worker and it makes an amazing cheese ball. I had searched for a cheese ball recipe that had a good flavor and finally found one!

Outback Steakhouse Ranch Salad Dressing

2010-03-04T17:27:00.000-08:00

This always-popular growing restaurant chain makes a tasty version of creamy ranch dressing for its house and Queensland salads. To get the same unique flavor and creaminess of the original at home, mates, you'll need just one teaspoon of Hidden Valley ranch salad dressing mix swimming in there with the mayo and buttermilk and other spices. Since there's three teaspoons of dressing mix per packet, you'll be able to stretch one envelope three times as far, by crackey!

1 teaspoon Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing mix (buttermilk recipe)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well.
2. Cover bowl and chill dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving. (http://www.topsecretrecipes.com)
Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Tidbits
Make sure you are using the Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix that says "Buttermilk Recipe." It's the one that comes in 0.4 ounce packets. Any other mix won't work as well for this clone.

Hard Rock CafeTupelo Style Chicken

2010-03-04T17:19:00.000-08:00

The world's most famous theme restaurant pays tribute to the birthplace of Elvis Presley with this chicken finger appetizer dish, and two tasty dipping sauces. It's probably best they chose to name the dish after a city, rather than after the King himself. "Elvis Style Chicken" sounds like a concoction that should include bananas, peanut butter and bacon grease.

4 to 6 cups vegetable oil

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons honey
pinch paprika

Apricot Dipping Sauce
2 tablespoons Grey Poupon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apricot preserves
2 tablespoons honey

1 cup corn flake crumbs
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
dash garlic
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 cup flour
1 pound chicken breast fillets

1. Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees.
2. Make the honey mustard dipping sauce by combining the ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate. Make the apricot dipping sauce by combing those ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate this sauce as well, until your chicken is ready.
3. Prepare the breading by combining the corn flake crumbs, crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, paprika, onion powder, and garlic in a medium bowl.
4. Beat the egg in a medium bowl, add the 1 cup of milk and stir.
5. Pour the flour into another medium bowl.
6. Slice each chicken breast lengthwise into strips approximately 1/2-inch wide.
7. When the oil is hot, bread your chicken by first coating each strip with flour. Dip the chicken into the egg/milk mixture and then back into the flour. Dip each chicken strip back in the egg/milk mixture and then in the corn flake crumb mixture. Be sure to coat each chicken piece thoroughly with the corn flake crumbs.
8. Fry 6 to 8 coated chicken strips at a time in the oil for 4 to 5 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown. Drain and serve chicken with the dipping sauces on the side. (http://www.topsecretrecipes.com)
Serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer.

Applebee's Tequila Lime Chicken

2010-03-04T17:10:00.000-08:00

It's one of Applebee's top-selling signature dishes and this tasty dish combines the tangy flavor of the tequila lime marinade with creamy southwestern-style dressing, and tops it all off with a melted cheese blend. Just be sure you don't marinate the chicken longer than the 3 to 4 hours, or the citric acid in the lime juice may toughen the chicken. The bed of crispy corn tortilla strips can be easily cloned with crumbled store-bought corn chips, but if you want strips like those served at the restaurant. Serve this dish with your choice of rice (Spanish rice is recommended), along with some pico de gallo or salsa on the side.

Marinade
1 cup water
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon mesquite liquid smoke flavoring
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon tequila

4 chicken breast fillets

Mexi-Ranch Dressing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons minced tomato
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon minced canned jalapeno slices (nacho slices)
1 teaspoon minced onion
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
dash garlic powder
dash ground black pepper

1 cup shredded cheddar/monterey jack cheese blend
2 cups crumbled corn chips or fried tortilla strips (see tidbits)

1. Prepare marinade by combining marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the chicken to the bowl, cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours.
2. Make the mexi-ranch dressing by combining all of the ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well until smooth, then cover dressing and chill it until needed.
3. When you are ready to prepare the entree, preheat the oven to high broil. Also, preheat your barbecue or indoor grill to high heat. When the grill is hot cook the marinated chicken breasts for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until they're done.
4. Arrange the cooked chicken in a baking pan. Spread a layer of mexi-ranch dressing over each piece of chicken (you'll have plenty left over), followed by 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese blend. Broil the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes, or just until the cheese has melted.
5. Spread a bed of 1/2 cup of the tortilla strips or crumbled corn chips on each of four plates. Slide a chicken breast onto the chips on each plate and serve with your choice of rice, and pico de gallo, or salsa. (http://www.topsecretrecipes.com)
Serves 4.

Tidbits
Crumbling store-bought tortilla chips is the easy way to make the bed of crunchy chips that the tequila lime chicken rests on. But, you can make tortilla strips like those served at the restaurant by cutting a stack of eight 6-inch corn tortillas in half. Stack the halves on top of each other and slice the tortillas into thin strips. Fry the tortilla strips in 2 cups of oil preheated in a large skillet for 3-5 minutes or until crispy. Salt lightly and cool on paper towels to drain.

Easy Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies

2010-03-02T12:31:00.000-08:00

prep time: 15 min

total time: 1 hr 5 min

makes: 1-1/2 doz. or 18 servings, 1 cookie each

Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

4 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate

1/2 cup finely chopped PLANTERS Unsalted COCKTAIL Peanuts

Directions
HEAT oven to 325°F.

MIX peanut butter, sugar and egg until well blended. Refrigerate 30 min. Roll into 18 balls. Place, 3 inches apart, on baking sheet. Flatten each ball, in criss-cross pattern, with fork.

BAKE 18 to 20 min. or until lightly browned. Cool 5 min. Remove from baking sheet to wire rack; cool completely.

MELT chocolate as directed on package. Dip ends of cookies in chocolate; gently shake off excess. Coat with chopped nuts; place on parchment- or waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm.

From: Kraft

5 Minute Marinara Sauce

2010-02-14T13:41:00.000-08:00

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, (2 turns around the pan)
4 cloves garlic, crushed and chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
A handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, about 2 tablespoons
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (28 ounces) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14 ounces) can chunky style crushed tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and garlic. When garlic starts sizzling, add herbs and crushed pepper. Allow oil to infuse for half a minute, then stir in the tomatoes and season sauce with salt and pepper. Bring sauce to a bubble, reduce heat, and simmer until meatballs are removed from oven.

Goes great with Meatball Recipe

Meatballs

2010-02-14T13:34:00.000-08:00

Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 32 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Meatballs
1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup (3 handfuls), Italian bread crumbs
1 medium onion, chopped fine
4 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons (several drops) Worcestershire sauce,
1/4 cup (a couple of handfuls) flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
1/4 cup (a couple of handfuls) grated Parmigiano or Romano
Coarse salt and black pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Place ground sirloin in a large mixing bowl and punch a well into the center of meat. Fill well with the egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire, parsley, cheese, and a little salt and pepper. Mix up meatball ingredients until well combined, yet not over-mixed. Divide mix into 4 equal parts, roll each part into 4 balls and space equally onto a nonstick baking sheet. Place meatballs in oven and roast about 12 minutes. Break a meatball open and make sure meat is cooked through before removing from the oven.

Cook in homemade marinara sauce or one bought from store to give a great flavor
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these are absolutely divine and one of our absolute favorite recipes. Its a Rachel Ray recipe. Ive leaned that the smaller you make them the better the flavor is. I tried them the first few times larger and they just were not nearly as good.

Dangerous Chicken

2010-01-31T13:38:00.000-08:00

1/2 cup hot sauce
1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
1teaspoon celery seed
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Mix together and marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes but no longer
than 2 hours and cook however you please! It's good grilled on skewers
too!

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We had this at a friends party and I had to get the recipe, it is divine. My hubby who has got to be the pickiest eater ate this up...sooo good!!

Cacoons

2010-01-31T13:36:00.000-08:00

2 c chopped nuts
2 sticks butter
2 c plain flour
5 tbsp. powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Mix everything together with hands. Roll in cocoons shape. Bake at 325 or 350 until brown. Cool. Roll in powdered sugar.

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This is one of my grandmothers (Mam) recipe that she made every year before she passed away at Christmas time we have kept the tradition up and I forgot just how good these were and so easy as well.

Chicken Spaghetti

2010-01-06T18:36:00.000-08:00

5 chicken breasts
2 cans cream of chicken soup (can also use 1 can cream of mushroom, but dont care for mushrooms)
1 lb. spaghetti noodles
16 oz. of Vel-veeta cheese cut in small blocks
3/4 stick melted butter

Cook spaghetti noodles (1 lb). Place chicken, cream of chicken, cooked spaghetti, Velveeta, and butter in crockpot. Cook on high for 5-6 hrs. Be sure to stir often. If the noodles seem like they are sticking, you can add more butter.

I fixed this a few weeks ago and it was delicious and very easy to make.

Sausage Balls

2009-12-22T07:59:00.000-08:00

Makes about 30-40 sausage balls depending on how big you make them

INGREDIENTS:
2 pound ground pork sausage
3 cups Bisquick
1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup water

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine sausage, biscuit baking mix and cheese. Form into walnut size balls and place on baking sheets.
Bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown

This is a family favorite, so good

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

2009-12-04T14:43:00.000-08:00

This recipe was posted in the Orlando Sentinel Newspaper.
2 C. Bisquick
2/3 C. milk
1/2 C. shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 C. butter or margarine, melted
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Mix Bisquick, milk and cheese until a soft dough forms. Drop by spoonfuls onto an ungreased cooking sheet. Bake 8- 10 min until golden brown. Mix butter and garlic powder. Brush mixture over warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet.

From: CopyKat Recipes

Olive Garden Alfredo Pasta

2009-11-17T17:09:00.000-08:00

Here's an updated version of the Olive Garden Alfredo Pasta recipe (from Top Secret Restaurant Recipes) that includes more grated Parmesan cheese and fresh garlic instead of garlic powder. You'll find this sauce thickens easier and has an improved Olive Garden taste. Just be sure not to crank the heat up too high when simmering the sauce or it could break, resulted in a not-so-creamy, curdled Alfredo.

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
pinch salt
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 12-ounce box fettuccine pasta
(or your choice of pasta)

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium/low heat.
2. Add the garlic, cream, pepper and salt, and bring mixture to a simmer. Turn the heat down if the mixture reaches a rapid boil or it could boil over. You just want a simmer. Add the cheese, and continue to simmer sauce for 8 minutes or until thick.
3. While sauce cooks, bring 4 to 6 quarts of water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook pasta for about 12 minutes or until done, then drain it.
4. Spoon pasta onto serving plates with Alfredo sauce poured over the top. (http://www.topsecretrecipes.com)

Makes 2 to 3 large servings.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

2009-11-10T14:29:00.000-08:00

6 cups diced or shredded chicken, cooked and lightly seasoned. (I bake several boneless chicken breasts with olive oil, salt & pepper, then dice them up. Or, if I’m especially lazy, I just pick up a fully cooked rotisserie chicken from the store and shred it.)
16 oz. sour cream
2 cans cream of chicken soup
3/4 lb each cheddar cheese and Monterrey jack cheeses
1 can green chilies
1 pkg tortillas (I use whole-wheat)

Mix sour cream, soup, and 2/3 of cheese together in a large bowl. Set aside 1 cup of the mixture.
Add chicken to the mixture and stir well.
Layer the bottom of a lightly greased casserole dish with tortillas. Add a layer of mixture. Add another layer of tortillas. (You can also put a little of the mixture inside a tortilla, wrap it up, and line several of these in the bottom of the dish, side by side. This is more enchilada-like, but takes longer and doesn’t change the taste at all.)
Top with the 1 cup of chicken-less mixture you set aside earlier.
Layer with chilies on top.
Add the leftover 1/3 of cheese.
(refrigerate overnight if you have time)
Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.

Very easy. Very good. This was stolen from our good friends who made it for us one night for dinner. This is sooo good! I knew I couldnt lose it so I had to repost it.

Crock Pot Roast

2009-11-02T15:30:00.000-08:00

This is by far the best roast I have ever had, its so easy and everytime I always get "can I have the recipe" when fixing for others.

1 each beef roast -- 2.5 - 3.5 lbs
1 package ranch salad dressing mix
1 package brown gravy mix
1 package Italian dressing mix
1/2 cup warm water

Place roast in crockpot. Mix all 3 envelopes of mixes together and sprinkle on top of roast. Pour 1/2 cup warm water into bottom of crockpot. Cook on low 6 -7 hours. I always add carrots, potatoes, and onion as well, so good!

TGIFridays Jack Daniels Chicken

2009-11-02T14:30:00.001-08:00

1 teaspoon of fresh minced garlic
2/3 c water
1 c pineapple juice
1/4 c teriyaki sauce
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 1/3 c dark brown sugar
3 tbsp. lemon juice
3 tbsp. minced white onion
1 tbsp. Jack Daniels whiskey
1 tbsp. crushed pineapple
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 bag of Tyson crispy chicken tenders (any type of chicken will work but I have found this has worked the best)

Cook whole bag of Tyson tenders in the oven and make sure they are fully cooked. Cut up into very small pieces for best flavor.

Mix all ingredients together and then place the cooked chicken tenders cut up into pieces in the sauce. Cook on low to medium heat for an hour.

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This is a very different recipe and has some weird additions and you wouldnt think some of the stuff tasted that great together but its awesome! Also I usually double the sauce so that the chicken will have plenty to cook in and you can always freeze the sauce and use it with grilled chicken or such too, delicious flavor!

Buffalo Chicken Dip

2009-10-27T14:34:00.000-07:00

Servings: 3 1/2 cups dip

Prep Time: 5 min.

Cook Time: 20 min.

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing

1/2 cup any flavor FRANK'S® REDHOT® Sauce

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese

2 cans (9.75 oz. each) SWANSON® White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained

DIRECTIONS:
1.HEAT oven to 350°F. Place cream cheese into deep baking dish. Stir until smooth.
2.MIX in salad dressing, Frank's RedHot Sauce and cheese. Stir in chicken.
3.BAKE 20 min. or until mixture is heated through; stir. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

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This is the most amazing dip and its quite addicting too

Applebee's Mexi-Ranch Dressing

2009-10-18T18:10:00.000-07:00

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons minced tomato
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon minced canned jalapeno slices (nacho slices)
1 teaspoon minced onion
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
dash garlic powder
dash ground black pepper

Mix everything together and chill for a few hours.

Stuffed Pasta Shells

2009-10-10T07:58:00.000-07:00

to 16 uncooked dried jumbo pasta shells

1		tablespoon LAND O LAKES® Butter
1/3		cup chopped onion
1/2		teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
1/2		pound ground mild Italian sausage
1/2		pound ground beef
1/8		teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/8		teaspoon dried oregano leaves
8		ounces (2 cups) LAND O LAKES® Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
1 1/2		cups spaghetti sauce with mushrooms

Cook shells according to package directions. Drain; set aside.

Meanwhile, melt butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat until tender (3 to 4 minutes). Add beef and sausage. Continue cooking until meat is browned (8 to 12 minutes); drain. Add basil, oregano and 1 cup cheese.

Spread 3/4 cup spaghetti sauce on bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish. Stuff cooked shells with meat mixture; place, meat-side down, in prepared pan. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over shells; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Cover with waxed paper; microwave on MEDIUM HIGH (80% power) 5 minutes. Turn dish. Microwave on MEDIUM HIGH until heated through and cheese is melted (5 to 6 minutes). Let stand 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

Oven Directions: Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare as directed above. Reserve remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover pasta with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Remove aluminum foil; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, until cheese is melted (4 to 6 minutes).

TIP: Reduce oven temperature to 325°F if using 13x9-inch glass baking dish. Baking time may need to be increased.

MAKE AHEAD DIRECTIONS:

Pasta shells can be filled and frozen separately. Prepare pasta shells as directed above. Place filled shells onto ungreased baking sheet; cover and freeze. When frozen, place shells into resealable plastic freezer bag; seal bag. Place bag in freezer. To bake shells, heat oven to 350°F. Continue assembling casserole with frozen shells, sauce and cheese as directed in oven directions. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until heated through.

MAKE AHEAD DIRECTIONS:

Prepare recipe as directed above. Place filled shells into ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Cover; freeze. To bake, heat oven to 350°F. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until casserole is heated through.

Chicken and Stuffing

2009-10-05T18:24:00.000-07:00

2-3 boneless chicken breasts
1 can cream of chicken
1 bag of Stouffers Chicken stuffing
8 tbsp. butter
2 1/4 c water
Tony Cacheres or your pick of seasoning

Cook chicken breasts in 2 tbsp. butter with some seasoning of your choice, make sure both sides are fully seasoned. After chicken is cooked fully cut up into small pieces.

Combine cream of chicken, stuffing, 6 tbsp. butter, water, and seasoning of your choice into a separate bowl.

After chicken is cooked and cut up into small pieces, add it to the stuffing mixture.

Cook for 30 minutes on 375

This is so easy and so good!

Hamburger Goulash

2009-10-04T19:17:00.001-07:00

1 lb. ground beef
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup onion, very fine pieces
1 cup elbow macaroni
1 t salt
1 t black pepper
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 t garlic salt
2 t greek seasoning

Optional Items:
1 1/2 c frozen corn
1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 t Worcestershire sauce

Directions:
-Place ground beef in large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
-Add all ingredients (except noodles) to browned ground meat and simmer for 1 hour, then add noodles.

Spinach Dip

2009-09-30T16:57:00.000-07:00

Preparation Time: 10 minute(s)
Chill Time: 2 hour(s)
Makes: 4 cups dip

INGREDIENTS:
1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 container (16 oz.) sour cream
1 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
1 package Knorr® Recipe Classics™ Vegetable Soup, Dip and Recipe Mix
1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and chopped, (optional)
3 green onion(s), chopped, (optional)

Instructions:
In medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill 2 hours to blend flavors.
Stir before serving. Serve with your favorite dippers.

VARIATIONS:

For Yogurt Spinach Dip...substitute 1 container (16 oz.) plain low fat yogurt or sour cream.

For Spinach and Cheese Dip...stir in 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese with spinach.
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I hate spinach but love this dip! I love to serve it with the Hawaiian bread, oh so very good!

Crab Cakes

2009-09-26T17:46:00.000-07:00

This recipe is from my cousins mother in law
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1/4 C minced onion, 2T minced green pepper-saute in butter until tender (or lo fat sub margarine)
1 lb lump crab meat (i use 2 cans-next to canned tuna @grocery store)
1 1/4 C bread crumbs, divided
1T fresh parsley, finely chopped
1T mayo
1T lemon juice
1t old bay seasoning
1t dry mustard
1t Worcestershire sauce
dash ground red pepper
1 egg lightly beaten
veggie oil (sub canola)

combine all ingredients together with only 3/4 C bread crumbs
shape into patties and drudge in remaining 3/4 C bread crumbs
pour oil 1/4" deep in heavy skillet
fry patties in hot oil (med-high) 3 min on each side-golden brown
drain on paper towels
garnish w/lemon wedge/coctail sauce/tartar

*****my cousins way is to make them the same, but instead of frying, preheat oven to 370, spray butter pam generously on cookie sheet, then spray tops of cakes. bake in oven for 15-20 min. yummy either way

Hershey's Chocolate Marble Cheesecake

2009-09-25T14:29:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• CHOCOLATE CRUMB CRUST (recipe follows)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup dairy sour cream
• 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 3 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened

Directions
1. Prepare CHOCOLATE CRUMB CRUST. Increase oven temperature to 450°F.

2. Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, sour cream and 2 teaspoons vanilla in large bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth. Gradually add flour, beating just until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. Combine cocoa and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl. Add oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1-1/2 cups of cream cheese mixture; stir well. Spoon plain and chocolate batters alternately over prepared crust, ending with spoonfuls of chocolate on top; gently swirl with knife for marbled effect.

4. Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250°F; continue baking 30 minutes. Turn off oven; without opening oven door, leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes.

5. Remove from oven. With knife, loosen cheesecake from side of pan; cool to room temperature. Refrigerate several hours or overnight; remove side of pan. Cover; refrigerate leftover cheesecake. 10 to 12 servings.

CHOCOLATE CRUMB CRUST: Heat oven to 350°F. Combine 1-1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 40 wafers), 1/3 cup powdered sugar and 1/3 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa; stir in 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter or margarine. Press mixture onto bottom and 1/2 inch up side of 9-inch spring form pan. Bake 8 minutes; cool completely.

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This is one of my all time favorites especially during the holiday seasons! It’s by no means low fat at all, its loaded with calories but so worth it!

From: www.hersheys.com

Crispix Mix Sweet Minglers or Puppy Chow

2009-09-25T14:21:00.000-07:00

WARNING: This stuff is highly addictive so Im warning you ahead of time its really good though and well worth the addiction!

Ingredients
1 package (6 oz., 1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup peanuts (optional)
6 cups Kellogg's® Crispix® cereal
1 cup powdered sugar

Directions
1. In large microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate at HIGH 1 minute. Stir and
heat 30 seconds longer at HIGH or until melted when stirred. Stir in peanut
butter and peanuts. Gently stir in KELLOGG'S CRISPIX cereal, until evenly
coated.

2. Place powdered sugar in 2-gallon zipper-type plastic bag. Add coated cereal to
sugar and close bag. Gently toss cereal mixture until evenly coated. Store in airtight
container in refrigerator. Yield: 16 servings

Jenny's Jambalaya

2009-09-24T17:30:00.000-07:00

Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 6

WW Pts per serving: 8

INGREDIENTS:
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onions, chopped
• 2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
• 1 pound sausage links, without casings, cooked and chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked yellow rice
• 2 cans chicken broth
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oil in an electric skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and saute until soft. Add chicken and sausage; stir together and season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir in rice, pour in broth and add shrimp.
2. Cover electric skillet and cook at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.

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If you are not a Louisiana person, then this may seem pretty different but it is truly wonderful! We have used this recipe many times and its always good. You can add chicken, shrimp, sausage,combination, or all of them. We usually do chicken and sausage.

Magic Cookie Bars

2009-09-23T15:04:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

DIRECTIONS

Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees for glass dish). Coat 13x9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press into bottom of prepared pan. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumb mixture. Layer evenly with chocolate chips, coconut and nuts. Press down firmly with a fork.
Bake 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into bars or diamonds. Store covered at room temperature.

VARIATIONS

7-Layer Magic Cookie Bars: Substitute 1 cup (6-ounces) butterscotch flavored chips* for 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and proceed as directed above.
Peanut butter flavored chips or white chocolate chips may be substituted for butterscotch flavored chips.
Magic Peanut Cookie Bars: Substitute 2 cups (about 3/4 pound) chocolate-covered peanuts for semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
Magic Rainbow Cookie Bars: Substitute 2 cups plain candy-coated chocolate candies for semi-sweet chocolate chips.

From: http://www.eaglebrand.com/

Neiman-Marcus Cookies

2009-09-17T16:52:00.000-07:00

(recipe may be halved-makes 112 cookies)
2 cups butter
24 oz. chocolate chips
4 cups all purpose flour
2 cups brown sugar
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups sugar
1-8 oz. Hershey bar (grated)
5 cups blended oatmeal
4 eggs
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. vanilla
3 cups chopped nuts (your choice)

Measure oatmeal, and blend in a blender to a fine powder. Cream the butter and both sugars. Add eggs and vanilla, mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and soda. Add chocolate chips, Hershey bar, and nuts. Roll into balls and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Makes 112 cookies

Rice Krispy Treat

2009-09-17T16:51:00.000-07:00

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
10 oz marshmallow(s)
6 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies

Instructions
1. Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture evenly into buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Cut into squares when cool.

Yield: 24 squares, 2 x 2 inches.

Note: Use fresh marshmallows for best results.

I know this is an old recipe but anytime I say anything about it I always find someone that hasn’t so thought I would post.

Poppy Seed Chicken

2009-09-16T17:42:00.000-07:00

3-4 boneless chicken breasts, boil
1 can cream of chicken or mushroom
1 8 oz. sour cream
Put chicken in the bottom of pan and spread the sour cream mix on it.

1 tube of ritz cracker-crumble
1 stick butter-melt
Pour melted butter over cracker and put over mixture. Sprinkle poppy seeds (as little or much as you would like) on top.

Bake 350 for 35 minutes.

Homemade Salsa

2009-09-15T12:13:00.000-07:00

2 14 oz. can of diced tomatoes
1/4 c. jalepeno slices
1 tsp. regular salt
1 tsp. garlic salt

Directions:
Get a blender, put diced tomatoes, jalepeno slices, salt, garlic salt. Blend the mixture for 8 seconds on high setting.

The recipe makes around 4 cups of salsa

Cracker Barrel's Hash Brown Casserole

2009-09-14T16:03:00.000-07:00

2 pounds frozen, country-style hash browns
salt , to taste
pepper, to taste
2 cups sour cream
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Place potatoes in a greased 9" X 13" pan. Season with salt and pepper. In a bowl, combine minced onions, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup. Pour soup mixture over potatoes; sprinkle with cheddar cheese and melted butter. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes, or until all is completely warm, and the cheese begins to melt.

Jeanie's Favorite Green Bean Casserole

2009-09-14T16:02:00.000-07:00

1 lb of ground beef
5-6 potatoes (cut into small chunks)
1 can of tomato soup (small)
1/4 cup of water
dash of pepper
Green Beans (canned or frozen)
Shredded Cheese
Durkee Fried Onions

Brown Ground beef. At the bottom of an ungreased casserole dish, put the ground beef, add the water, dash of pepper, tomato soup, potatoes and green beans. spread Durkee Fried Onions over meat and green beans.. Bake Covered for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Add Cheese (as much or as little as you like) and Remaining Fried Onions bake in oven for 5 more minutes till cheese melts (uncovered).

Beef Dip

2009-09-13T19:52:00.000-07:00

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 c. chopped chile pepper
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 c. tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. chili powder
Tortilla Chips

In a large nonstick skillet, combined beef, onion, bell pepper, & garlic. Cook over medium heat until beef is browned. Pour into a slow cooker, and add the cheese, chile pepper, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, & chili powder. Stir well, cover, & cook on low for 2 hrs. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes 12 servings.

Makes a WONDERFUL dip but be forewarned is very addicting!

From: 365 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes

Chuck Roast BBQ

2009-09-13T19:48:00.000-07:00

2 1/2 lb. chuck roast boneless
2 med. onions
1 12 oz. coke
1/3 c. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tbsp. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. beef bullion granules
3/4 tsp. dry mustard
3/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. red pepper
3 cloves garlic
1 c. ketchup
1 tsp. butter/margarine
1 package buns

Roast & add onion. Combine next 8 ingredients & pour over roast. Chill 1 c. sauce.
Cook on high for 6 hrs or low 9 hrs. Remove roast & onion from crockpot, shred meat. Combine 1 cup sauce, ketchup, & butter cooking until heated.
Pour over shredded meat & keep warm in crockpot.

From: Southern Living

Butterfinger Pie

2009-09-08T20:09:00.000-07:00

2 Containers of Cool Whip
2 graham cracker crusts
6 large butterfingers
One packet of instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups of milk

Mix pudding and milk and let chill. Then, add crushed butterfingers (leaving enough to sprinkle on top of both pies) and 1 container of cool whip to pudding. Pour in both pie shells. Top with remaining cool whip and sprinkle left over butterfingers pieces on top of pies. Freeze pies and set out 30 - 45 minutes befor time to cut. (May also substitute Oreo cookies for butterfingers. Use almost entire package of oreos.)

Why-the-Chicken-Crossed-the-Road Santa Fe-tastic Tortilla Soup

2009-09-08T20:07:00.000-07:00

recipe from Rachel Ray of 30 minute meals

Ingredients
Vegetable or corn oil, for drizzling, plus 2 tablespoons -- 2 turns of the pot in a slow stream
3 ears corn on the cob or 2 ears fresh-frozen cobs, defrosted
1 red bell pepper, split and seeded
1 pound chicken breast tenders
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1/3 palm full
1 teaspoon cumin, 1/3 palm full
Salt and pepper
1 small to medium zucchini, small dice
1 medium yellow skinned onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 to 2 chipotle in adobo peppers (medium to hot heat level), chopped -- available in small cans in Mexican and Spanish food section of market
1 can stewed tomatoes, 28 ounces
1 can tomato sauce, 8 ounces
3 cups chicken stock, available in re-sealable paper containers on soup aisle
4 cups blue corn tortilla chips, broken up into large pieces
1 cup shredded cheddar or pepper Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream

Optional garnishes:
1/4 red raw onion, chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley leaves
1 ripe avocado, diced and dressed with the juice of 1/2 lemon

Heat a grill pan to high and a soup pot to medium high. Drizzle oil on corn and place on grill. Add red pepper to grill with corn. Char vegetables 10 minutes, total, turning occasionally. Remove to cool, 5 minutes. Remove charred skin from the pepper.
While vegetables cook, dice chicken. Add 2 tablespoons oil to hot soup pot. Add chicken to pot. Season with poultry seasoning, cumin, salt and pepper. Lightly brown chicken on each side. Add zucchini, onions and garlic and chipotle peppers. Cook vegetables with chicken 5 to 7 minutes to soften. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and stock. Bring soup to a bubble, reduce heat to medium low.

Scrape corn off cob and add to soup. Chop grilled red pepper and stir into soup. Add chips to soup in handfuls and fold in. Serve soup immediately with scatter of shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Top with any or all of the suggested garnishes.

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I did not add the zucchini or avocado as optional garnishment b/c Im not a fan of either

Coconut Pound Cake

2009-09-06T16:16:00.000-07:00

cream together:
1 c. oil
2 c. sugar
4 eggs

Then add these ingredients, sift and add
2 c. self rising flour
1 c. buttermilk
1 6 oz. coconut

Cook in bundt pan for 1 hr at 325. Cool 20 minutes

Syrup
2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. butter/margarine
1 1/2 tsp. coconut flavoring
1 c water
2 tbsp. karo

Cook syrup for 5 minutes & pour over cake. Let set 2 hrs in pan.
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My IL's cooked this cake and its the most amazing tasting cake I have ever had, so moist and such a great flavor!

Pizza Biscuits

2009-09-04T18:04:00.000-07:00

1 can of grands big biscuits
shredded cheddar cheese
pepperoni, or any type of meat
pizza sauce

Roll the dough out as thin as it will go without it breaking, then put pizza sauce on half of the rolled out dough. Then, when you have done that then sprinkle cheese on that half only, then put whatever toppings you like on top of that. Fold over the other half of the biscuit. Cook at 375 for about 10-15 minutes.

They are soo good and so easy to make!

Best Hamburger Steak EVER!

2009-09-04T17:59:00.000-07:00

Steak:

1 1/2 lbs. ground hamburger
1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper
1 med onion sliced

Gravy:

1/4 cup flour
2 beef bullion cubes
kitchen bouquet brownong sauce 1/4 tsp
water
salt
pepper

Mix hamburger, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and flour together. Form into patties. Brown on both sides. Remove from skillet. Saute onion in the same pan, adding a small amount of oil if needed.

After sauteing the onion, remove from skillet and add flour for gravy. Stirring constantly, brown the flour. Stir water into the browned flour to make the gravy. Add boullion cubes, salt and pepper. Thin with water for desired thickness. Add Kitchen Bouquet if gravy isn't brown enough.

When gravy is made, put steaks and onion in gravy. Simmer for about 30 to 45 minutes, checking often and adding water to keep gravy from becoming too thick.

Serve with french fries, rice, mashed potatoes or your favorite side dish!

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I always double up the gravy because the amount of gravy in the above recipe just isnt enough and well the gravy is soo good you will be wanting more

From: cooks.com

The Lady’s Warm Potato Salad

2009-09-03T19:28:00.000-07:00

2 tablespoon Paula Deen’s Silly Salt
1/4 cup diced pimento
1 teaspoon Paula Deen’s Lemon-Pepper Seasoning
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup green onion tops, chopped
8 medium red potatoes
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream

Directions
Boil potatoes with skins for 10 to 15 minutes, until tender. Let cool just to the touch and cut into cubes. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add potatoes. Mix gently and serve at room temperature.

Yield: 10 servings
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

Show: Paula's Party/Savannah Country cookbook

Chili

2009-09-01T19:57:00.000-07:00

WW POINTS® Value | 7
Servings | 6

Ingredients
28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
1 can Bush's Chili Beans
1 1/2 pound cooked ground beef
1 can beef broth
1/2 cup onion(s)
1/2 clove garlic clove(s)
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin

Instructions
Mix all ingredients together and cook in crockpot for 4-6 hours.
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I got this recipe from one of my best friends and has the best taste. It is very easy to make also.

Pineapple Pie

2009-08-29T15:24:00.000-07:00

Ingredients
1 serving Ready Crust 2 Extra Servings Graham Cracker Pie Crust (9 Oz)
11 oz sweetened condensed milk
20 oz canned crushed pineapple in juice
8 oz Cool Whip Whipped Topping

Instructions
Mix condensed milk, pineapple (drained very well), and cool whip together. Pour mixture over graham crust.

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This recipe is very easy and anytime I make it I get awesome reviews and everyone wants the recipe!

Bacon Cheddar Dip

2009-08-22T13:19:00.000-07:00

SERVINGS: 10
TIME: Prep: 5 min. + chilling

Ingredients:
* 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
* 1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
* 1/2 cup ranch dressing
* 2-3 oz. bacon bits
* Crackers and/or assorted fresh vegetables

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, cheddar cheese, ranch and bacon bits. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers and/or vegetables. Yield: 2-1/2 cups.

This dip is absolutely fabulous and is so easy to make. Everyone will be asking for the recipe.

Homestyle meatloaf

2009-08-21T15:44:00.000-07:00

WW POINTS® Value | 7
Servings | 6

Ingredients
1 pound cooked ground beef
2 large egg(s)
1 cup Bread Crumbs, Plain
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup onion(s)
1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
14 oz marinara sauce

Instructions
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except marinara sauce. Add 1 cup marinara sauace; mix well.

2. Press mixture into ungreased 8 X 4 inch loaf pan.

3. Bake at 350 F for 40 minutes. Pour remaining marinara sauce over meatloaf. Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until meat is well browned and firm. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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I have had to search for a recipe for no ketchup in a meatloaf recipe and finally accomplished it since my husband does not like ketchup at all. It turned out very good-better than I expected!

Carnation Creamy Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

2009-08-20T19:57:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks
3/4 cup NESTLE® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

DIRECTIONS:
PLACE potatoes in large saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain.
RETURN potatoes to saucepan; add evaporated milk and butter. Beat with hand-held mixer until smooth. Stir in cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

NOTE: Chopped green onions, chopped parsley or cooked, crumbled bacon may be added to mashed potatoes.

You cant have fried chicken without the mashed potatoes of course:)

All-Star Muffins

2009-08-19T19:12:00.000-07:00

Just had to repost this so I will remember this later. Found these on Christy's Kitchen Creations and they look so delicious!

All-Star Muffins

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
10-ounce bag of Heath bar bits
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and lightly grease 16 muffin cups or use paper liners.

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with a handheld or stand mixer until light and fluffy and almost white in color. Scrape down the bowl to make sure all the butter is incorporated, then add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla and sour cream and mix until incorporated. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed just until the batter is smooth.

Add the Heath bits and chocolate chips to batter.

Fill muffin cups and bake for 18-24 minutes, until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

Remove them from the oven, cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove the muffins from the pan to finish cooling on a rack. (Muffins left in the pan to cool will become tough from steaming.)

Source: The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion

Chicken Salad

2009-08-19T19:05:00.000-07:00

WW POINTS Value | 6 (ran this through WW when I was still on it)
Servings | 7

Ingredients
5 boneless chicken breast, 3oz
5 whole hard-boiled egg(s)
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp sugar
5 Tbsp relish
2 Tbsp onion(s)
1 Tbsp celery
1 Tbsp table salt
1 Tbsp Pepper

Instructions
Boil eggs and chicken. After they are finished tear the chicken into small shreds. Combine the mayonnaise, sugar, relish, onion, celery, salt and pepper. After combining these together cut the boiled eggs into small pieces. Use the white and yellow part of the egg.

Serve on sandwiches.
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This is one of my husbands favorites from his grandmother. He is always asking me to make it and I finally got the recipe to make it. Its a different recipe with the sugar but it makes a HUGE difference!

Paula Deen's Southern Fried Chicken

2009-08-18T16:10:00.000-07:00

Ingredients
Paula Deen’s House Seasoning (you can really use about any seasoning)
2 1/2 lb chicken, cut into pieces
2 cup self-rising flour
1 cup hot red pepper sauce
3 eggs

Directions
Heat the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep pot. Do not fill the pot more than 1/2 full with oil.
In a medium size bowl, beat the eggs. Add enough hot sauce so the egg mixture is bright orange (about 1 cup). Season the chicken with the House Seasoning. Dip the seasoned chicken in the egg, and then coat well in the flour. Place the chicken in the preheated oil and fry the chicken in the oil until brown and crisp. Dark meat takes longer than white meat. Approximate cooking time is 13 to 14 minutes for dark meat and 8 to 10 minutes for white meat.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Yield: 6-8 servings

You dont know what the south is about until you have had some fried chicken!

Baked Pork Chops

2009-08-16T11:46:00.000-07:00

Ingredients
4 pork chops
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
1/3 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons white wine

Directions
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2) Rinse pork chops, pat dry, and season with garlic powder and seasoning salt to taste.
3) Place the beaten eggs in a small bowl.
4) Dredge the pork chops lightly in flour, dip in the egg, and coat liberally with bread crumbs.
5) Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the pork chops 5 minutes per side, or until the breading appears well browned.

6) Transfer the chops to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and cover with foil.
7) Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
8) While baking, combine the cream of chicken soup, milk and white wine in a medium bowl.

9) After the pork chops have baked for an hour, cover them with the soup mixture. Replace foil, and bake for another 30 minutes.
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Not too difficult to make and tastes amazing!

Mississippi Magazines Bourbon-Pecan Cupcakes with Bourbon-Brown Sugar Buttercream

2009-08-05T13:35:00.000-07:00

Cupcakes
¼ cup shortening
¼ cup butter, softened to
room temperature
1 cup light brown sugar
3 eggs, separated, at room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup buttermilk
¹/8-¼ cup bourbon
1 cup chopped, toasted pecans

Bourbon-Brown Sugar Buttercream
½ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup butter
1-3 tablespoons bourbon
3 cups confectioners’ sugar
toasted pecan halves for garnish

Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat shortening, butter, and light brown sugar at medium speed in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk and bourbon, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in pecans. Beat egg whites at high speed in a medium mixing bowl until stiff. Gently fold whites into the cake batter. Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners. Fill each muffin cup about ¾ full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Bourbon-Brown Sugar Buttercream: While cupcakes are baking, heat light brown sugar, ¼ cup butter, and bourbon
over medium heat in a medium-heavy saucepan, whisking often, until butter melts. Continue to cook until mixture begins to boil; boil one minute, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and cool completely. In a large mixing bowl, beat one cup softened butter on high speed until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the cooled brown sugar bourbon mixture until smooth. Beat in three cups of confectioners’ sugar, one cup at a time, until smooth. Frost or pipe each cooled cupcake with a generous amount of the frosting. Top each cupcake with a toasted pecan half, if desired. Refrigerate any remaining frosting for another use.
Yield: 18 cupcakes.

Mississippi Magazines Grany Poo’s Hushpuppies

2009-08-05T13:25:00.000-07:00

Your not from the South unless you have had some good hushpuppies!

1 ½ cups self-rising cornmeal
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
¼ cup of dehydrated chopped onions (from a jar)
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 egg, lightly beaten
¾ cup buttermilk
¾ cup beer

Mix all ingredients well. Batter should be thick. Let rest for 10 minutes and add equal parts of buttermilk and beer if batter is too thick, or cornmeal if too thin. It needs to be of a consistency that will hold together when dropped in hot oil, about 350 degrees. Drop heaping tablespoon of batter into deep hot oil and fry until golden brown, rolling over so both sides are browned. Good with Turnip greens, soup, vegetables, or fried fish.
Yield: 24 hushpuppies

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Also in the Mississippi Magazine and won the bread award for best

Mississippi Magazines Pound Cake

2009-08-05T12:58:00.000-07:00

1 (18.25 oz) Duncan Hines Coconut Supreme Cake mix
2/3 c sugar
2/3 c oil
1 c sour cream
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cake mix and sugar with mixer. Add oil, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla and beat for 2 minutes. Pour batter into greased and/or floured heavy Bundt pan and bake for 45 minutes. Do not open the oven. Remove from oven to wire rack. Cool 10 minutes and remove from pan. May dust with confectioners sugar. Yield 12-16 servings

Note: may sink a little in the middle. In my oven, cooks better on the upper rack.

Preparation and cleanup time: 30 minutes

You can also substitue the cake mix for Spice Cake Mix with a basic cream cheese frosting.
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Recipe was in the Mississippi Magazine May/June 2009 episode and was the grand prize winner-Peggy's Pound Cake.
Both (regular and spice cake mix) were brought to a teacher seminar we had and they were amazing. I havent made it yet but plan to soon and will share pictures. I do think the regular one is better though.

Cooking Light Magazine's Chicken Parmesan

2009-08-03T19:30:00.000-07:00

4 skinned, boned chicken breast halves
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 3/4 cups spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

1. Place chicken between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

2. Dip chicken in egg; dredge in crumbs.

3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.

4. Pour spaghetti sauce over chicken. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and simmer 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.

Reprinted with permission of Cooking Light® magazine. All rights reserved.
CALORIES 614 (19% from fat); FAT 12.8g (sat 5g, mono 4.8g, poly 1.5g); PROTEIN 49.1g; CARB 74.8g; FIBER 5.4g; CHOL 86mg; IRON 6.1mg; SODIUM 937mg; CALC 375mg

Makes 4 servings

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This recipe me and hubby loved and he is a very picky eater. It turned out better than I expected! I will have to take pictures next time I make it, its delicious!

Snicker Bar Brownies

2009-08-02T19:02:00.000-07:00

These are absolutely amazing!

Ingredients:
1 pkg. German chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup margarine, melted
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 pkg. (lg.) miniature Snickers bars
1/2 c water

Directions:
Mix cake mix with melted margarine, water, and condensed milk. Spread out 1/2 of the mixture into a 9x13-inch pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, slice candy bars into little slices. Lay these on top of the baked mixture.

Spread the remaining mixture over top the sliced candy bars. No need to spread it on top to make it smooth.

Put it back into the oven and bake it at 350°F for 20-30 minutes.

Paula Deen's Symphony Brownies

2009-08-02T17:17:00.000-07:00

No better way to get a cooking blog started with Brownies and Paula Deen!

Ingredients:
1 17.6 ounce pkg brownie mix with walnuts
3 6-ounce Symphony candy bars with almonds and toffee chips
Directions:
Prepare the brownie mix according to package directions. Spray a 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray. Spoon in half of the brownie batter and smooth with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Place the candy bars side by side on top of the batter. Cover with the remaining batter. Bake according to package directions. Let cool completely before cutting. Makes 24 large or 48 small brownies.

New Site

2009-08-02T09:15:00.000-07:00

I have two other sites and thought it was about time to start a recipe one. I love cooking and getting new recipes. If anyone has one they would like to share please email me at amberwallace03@gmail.com or leave a comment and Ill be happy to repost with your information. If you have a recipe site that you like please post I always enjoy getting new recipes!

Amber's Recipes

Menu Plan Monday

Dads Burgers

Chicken Spaghetti

Chicken Parmesan

Taco Soup

Menu Plan Monday

Shrimp Feta Casserole

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pepperoni Rolls

Lone Star Chili

Upcoming Review

Roast

Country Grits and Sausage

Rice Krispy Treats

Broccoli Cornbread

Cheddar's Baked Spasagna

French Toast Casserole

Cook Time: 40 MinutesLevel: EasyServings: 6 to 8

Ingredients

Corn Casserole

Upcoming Review

Pasta with Roasted Chicken

Upcoming Review

Easy Chicken Casserole

Upcoming Review

Angel Biscuits

Crash Hot Potatoes

Ingredients12 whole New Potatoes (or Other Small Round Potatoes)3 Tablespoons Olive OilKosher Salt To TasteBlack Pepper To TasteRosemary (or Other Herbs Of Choice) To Taste

Preparation InstructionsBring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add in as many potatoes as you wish to make and cook them until they are fork-tender.

OREO Frozen Peanut Butter Dessert

Paula Deen Frozen Banana Split

Ingredients

Directions

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Crawfish Etoufee

Cheese Ball

Outback Steakhouse Ranch Salad Dressing

Hard Rock CafeTupelo Style Chicken

Applebee's Tequila Lime Chicken

Easy Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies

5 Minute Marinara Sauce

Meatballs

Dangerous Chicken

Cacoons

Chicken Spaghetti

Sausage Balls

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits

Olive Garden Alfredo Pasta

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Crock Pot Roast

TGIFridays Jack Daniels Chicken

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Applebee's Mexi-Ranch Dressing

Stuffed Pasta Shells

Chicken and Stuffing

Hamburger Goulash

Spinach Dip

Crab Cakes

Hershey's Chocolate Marble Cheesecake

Crispix Mix Sweet Minglers or Puppy Chow

Jenny's Jambalaya

Magic Cookie Bars

Neiman-Marcus Cookies

Rice Krispy Treat

Poppy Seed Chicken

Homemade Salsa

Cracker Barrel's Hash Brown Casserole

Jeanie's Favorite Green Bean Casserole

Beef Dip

Chuck Roast BBQ

Butterfinger Pie

Why-the-Chicken-Crossed-the-Road Santa Fe-tastic Tortilla Soup

Coconut Pound Cake

Pizza Biscuits

Best Hamburger Steak EVER!

The Lady’s Warm Potato Salad

Chili

Pineapple Pie

Bacon Cheddar Dip

Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Level: Easy
Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients
12 whole New Potatoes (or Other Small Round Potatoes)
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Kosher Salt To Taste
Black Pepper To Taste
Rosemary (or Other Herbs Of Choice) To Taste

Preparation Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add in as many potatoes as you wish to make and cook them until they are fork-tender.