Cookin' with Sandi

Death by Chocolate Brownies

2012-02-12T19:39:00.000-07:00

This Death by Chocolate is a triple layered brownie dessert.

First Layer:

1 cup Butter
1 cup Sugar
3/4 cup Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
1 Tbl. Vanilla
2 1/2 cups Flour
1 tsp.Baking Soda
1 tsp. Salt
2 cups Milk Chocolate Chips

Combine butter, sugar and eggs and cream together. Add each additional ingredient until you have a cookie dough consistency and spread in the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan.

Second Layer:

1 pkg Double Stuffed Oreos

Arrange Oreos on top of the cookie dough.

Third Layer:

1 Brownie mix recipe (box or your favorite recipe)
Pour over Oreos and spread evenly.

Cover with foil and bake at 350* for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes. This dessert will be gooey when hot but will set up as it cools.

I serve this with Vanilla ice Cream and Hot Fudge Sauce... It is to die for... Seriously...!

Creamy Crockpot Porkchops...

2012-02-12T18:05:00.002-07:00

6 Boneless Pork Chops, 1/2 inch thick
1 Ranch Dressing Seasoning (dry packet)
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup

Place pork chops, Ranch Seasoning and soup into a medium sized crock pot over high heat for 4 hours or low heat for 6 hours.

I serve this over mashed potatoes... and "Oh my Goodness"... talk about delicious. You can double or triple this recipe. It is one on my hubbies favorites. Enjoy...!

Cinnamon Roll Waffles...

2012-02-07T10:05:00.000-07:00

I found this idea on the internet... tried it out on Emma... she loved them. It's super easy, fast and leftovers can be frozen... just pop in the toaster.

1 Can of Cinnamon Breakfast Rolls
Syrup

Separate the rolls into individual rolls and flatten. Place on hot waffle iron and push the lid down. They take about 2-3 minutes... Drizzle syrup or warmed frosting.

I also make this little waffles out of Orange Rolls and Biscuits... they are great for the grandchildren. Enjoy...!

Candy Corn Pops

2012-01-07T11:03:00.000-07:00

This is a recipe I got from a friend years ago... it is still a family favorite. We double the recipe... because it's gone before you know it.

1/2 Bag of Corn Pops (this is the large bag)
1 Cube of Butter
1/2 Cup of Sugar
1/2 Cup of Corn Syrup
1 Tbl. Lemon Jello
3 Tbl. Water

Lightly butter the bottom of a large cooking sheet. Place the corn pops on the pan... Combine the remaining ingredients in a sauce pan and cook to *soft ball stage. Pour over the corn pops and stir until evenly coated. ENJOY...

*Soft Ball Stage... bring to boil, stirring constantly. Drizzle a teaspoon of sauce in an ice cold cup of water... when the sauce holds it's shape and can be formed into a soft ball with your fingers it is ready.

Pumpkin Pancakes...

2011-12-22T16:02:00.000-07:00

These are such a yummy change of pace. The grandchildren love them...

1 Cup Flour
1 Tablespoon Sugar
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
2 Eggs, separated
1 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Canned Pumpkin
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, pumpkin and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter.
Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes. Cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with the syrup.

This recipe has quickly become one of our favorites and a much requested breakfast pancake from the grandchildren. I also substitute sweet potatoes for pumpkin. Very nutritious and yummy.

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna...

2011-09-18T17:46:00.000-06:00

A new twist on Lasagna... you will love this recipe. I have made it with or without chicken and loved it both ways. My grandchildren love it too.

1 pkg. Lasagna Noodles
2 Chicken Breasts
2 Bottles Alfredo Sauce
2 Cloves Garlic
1 Cup Fresh Steamed Spinach
2 Cups Ricotta Cheese
2 Eggs
4 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 Cup Water

Cook noodles until al dente. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and grill in butter. Heat sauce with one cup water... add minced garlic. (this is where you add the chicken if desired). Steam Spinach and cut into pieces. Mix Ricotta Cheese with two eggs and add the spinach.

Now you are ready to layer... Spread just enough sauce to cover the bottom of glass casserole dish. Add a layer of noodles, sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, noodles, sauce, and keep layering in this order. End your last layer with noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese. Bake 350* for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. Yum... this will become a family favorite for you and your children... and grandchildren. Yummy...!

Breakfast Lasagna...

2011-09-18T17:13:00.001-06:00

The new "BREAKFAST of CHAMPIONS"... this yummy breakfast will satisfy any hungry family. It became one of our favorites this summer. Enjoy...!

1 pkg. Simply Shredded Hashbrowns
10 Eggs
1 4 oz Can Mild Diced Green Chilies
1 Cup Small Curd Cottage Cheese
1 lb. Ground Breakfast Sausage
2-3 Cups of Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
2 Avocados
2 Tomatoes

Brown the Hashbrowns and Sausage in separate skillets. Combine Eggs, Cottage Cheese and Chilies and mix until all ingredients are smooth and well combined. Cook egg mixture in separate skillet in enough butter to coat bottom of pan.

Combine these ingredients like a lasagna... First layer hashbrowns, sprinkle with shredded cheese... then layer sausage and sprinkle with cheese. Then layer with eggs and again sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350* for about 20 minutes... Garnish with avocado slices and diced tomatoes. ENJOY...!

Pear Butter...

2011-09-05T11:27:00.000-06:00

Pear Butter is a family favorite for pancakes and waffles. It's so easy... and well worth the wait.

Pears peeled, cored and halved
2 Cups of Brown Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon of Nutmeg
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
1 Teaspoon of Orange Rind

Put all these ingredients in your crook pot on low. Cook for 8-10 hours... and Voila.
Blend the pears in the blender until smooth. Store in refrigerator for immediate use. You can also steam in Canning Steamer for later use. I like to stock up on Pear Butter for the winter... it's such a nice treat during our long winter months.

The Best Grilled Chicken...

2011-07-18T08:28:00.002-06:00

This is by far our families favorite Grilled Chicken. Finger licking good...

6 Chicken Breasts (cut into small 2 inch pieces)
You may also use Turkey Breast...

Marinate chicken in the following ingredients overnight

1/2 Cup of Soy Sauce
1/2 Cup Canola Oil
1 Cup 7up
2-3 Teaspoons of Fresh Garlic

Grill chicken on a hot grill 300* and turn continually to prevent burning.

Enjoy... my kids eat these right as they come off the grill. YUMMY...

Won Ton Chicken Salad...

2011-02-22T08:13:00.001-07:00

This is my most popular salad recipe... Enjoy...!

4 Chicken Breasts
3 Tbl Butter
2 Heads of Lettuce
1 Lg. Can of Mandarin Oranges
1 Can of Sliced Water Chestnuts
1/2 Cup Sesame Seeds
1 Pkg of Slivered Almonds
1/2 Pkg Won Tons
Canola Oil

Cut Chicken in to bite size pieces and grill in butter. Season chicken with Salt and Pepper.
Heat Canola Oil in a skillet... fry Won Tons until golden brown and drain on paper towels... crumble into large pieces.

Breaks lettuce into bite size pieces. Add oranges, chestnuts, sesame seeds, almonds, chicken and wontons. Drizzle with salad dressing...right before serving...and lightly toss.

Salad Dressing
1/2 Cup Canola Oil
1/2 Cup Rice Vinegar
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/2 Tsp Pepper
2 Tsp Salt

This recipe feeds 6 adults easily. It's light and fresh and ohhh so yummy!

Grilled Asparagus...

2011-02-16T09:46:00.000-07:00

This recipe is "outta this world" delicious...!

Asparagus Spears
Olive Oil
Soy Sauce
Balsamic Vinegar

Rinse asparagus spears... remove lower stalks and place in glass casserole dish. Drizzle with olive oil, soy sauce and Balsamic Vinegar. Bake at 350* for 10-15 minutes depending on amount of asparagus you are grilling.

This recipe does not need a sauce... the combination of ingredients serve as great flavor. Enjoy...!

Meatloaf Muffins...

2011-02-16T09:39:00.001-07:00

WOW... This meatloaf is just down right delicious...!

3-4 lbs Ground Beef
(I use 1/2 lean and 1/2 regular... for the best flavor)
1 Onion chopped
2 Eggs
2 cups Bread Crumb
1 Can French Onion Soup
2 Tsp. Crumbled Dry Sage
1 Tsp. Cumin
1 Tbl. Dry Mustard
1 Tsp. Salt
1 Tsp. Ground Pepper

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Form meatloaf into muffin size balls and place in muffin tins sprayed with vegetable spray. Poke your finger into each meatloaf to create a well... this helps the meatloaf to cook evenly. Bake at 350* for 45 minutes. Remove meatloaves and place in a glass casserole dish. Spoon Beef Gravy over each meatloaf and return to the oven for 10 minutes.

Talk about "comfort" foods... this will do the trick on any cold winter evening. Enjoy...!

Beef Gravy...

2011-02-16T09:22:00.000-07:00

This is a yummy gravy...

4 cups Water
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 Onion chopped
1/2 cup Flour
6 Tsp. Beef Bouillon Granules

Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan... whisk continually until smooth and thick.

I use this for mashed potatoes, pot pie gravy and for Meatloaf in muffin tins.

Enjoy...!

Red Velvet Cake...

2011-02-16T09:15:00.002-07:00

Get ready for a mouth watering, addicting, chocolate cake...

1 German Chocolate Cake Mix
1 Small Box Instant Vanilla Pudding
1 cup Sour Cream
3 Eggs
1/2 cup Oil
1/2 cup Water
1 cup of Miniature Chocolate Chips
1 1 oz. Bottle Red Food Coloring

Combine all ingredients... you can make cupcakes or a 13x9 cake. Bake at 350* cupcakes for about 23 minutes and cake for about 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

My Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe...

2 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
1/2 cup Butter softened
4-6 cups Powdered Sugar
1 Tsp. Clear Vanilla
1/4 cup Milk

Cream together cream cheese, vanilla and butter, add powdered sugar and milk to desired consistency.

This quickly became a family favorite... Enjoy my friends...!

French Dips...

2011-02-16T09:00:00.002-07:00

Truly a man's meal... Flavorful, Filling, Fabulous...

4-6 lb Rump Roast
1 Can Campbell's French Onion Soup
1 Can Campbell's Beef Consomme
1 Can Campbell's Beef Bouillon

Provolone Cheese, sliced
Bakery Hoagie Buns, lightly toasted

Place roast and soups in a crock pot on low. Cook overnight and through out the next day. Shred Beef and spread on a lightly toasted Hoagie Bun. Place provolone cheese on top and lightly toast. The remaining broth become your dip. Enjoy...!

I like Bakery Hoagie Buns because they absorb broth without becoming too soggy.

Company Potatoes...

2010-04-30T06:15:00.000-06:00

Get ready for what will likely be your families favorite potato dish. It can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. The children will just gobble it up!

6 Potatoes
1 1/2 Cups Sour Cream
1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 Cube Butter melted
1-2 Cups Mild Cheddar Cheese shredded

Topping...
2 Cups Corn Flakes slightly crumbled
2 Tbl Butter melted

Boil potatoes whole with skins on until fork easily pierces to the middle. Cool... peel and shred potatoes in a glass baking dish. Fold the remaining ingredients in until well mixed. Be careful not to over mix. Add butter to Corn Flakes and spread on top of potatoes. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350*.

These potatoes are a wonderful dish when serving a crowd. They are great as left over... if there are any left over. Enjoy!

Pork Chops...

2010-04-30T06:01:00.000-06:00

These pork chops are so good... my family loves them.

4-6 Thin cut Pork Chops
1 Pkg Ritz Crackers crumbled
6 Eggs well beaten
1 Cube of Butter

Heat 1 cube of butter in a non-stick skillet. Dip pork chops in eggs and dredge in cracker crumbs. Fry in butter until golden brown on both sides. Place pork chops in a glass baking dish and cover with foil. Bake 350* for 45 minutes.

If you need to double this recipe.... make sure you change the butter half way through. There is no need to double the eggs, as 6 will make more than a single recipe.

I serve these Pork Chops with Company Potatoes or Baked Potatoes. Enjoy!

Cranberry Chicken...

2010-02-20T07:37:00.000-07:00

This is certainly a favorite... Good for formal dinner as well as a quick meal.

6 Chicken Breasts Rinsed, trimmed and dried
1 Can Whole Cranberries
1 Bottle Catalina Salad Dressing (small)

Arrange Chicken Breasts on a deep baking sheet...Combine Dressing and Cranberries... Spoon over Chicken Breasts... Bake for 1 hour at 350*.

Do not use frozen chicken or this will be really soupy.

I serve this with baked potatoes or company potatoes. Making it tonight!

Oreo Cheesecake...

2010-02-18T19:03:00.001-07:00

Talk about Cheesecake meets Oreos... Just toooo good!

1 Cup Oreo Cookie crumbs
1 Tbl. Butter melted
3 8oz pkgs Cream Cheese
1 Cup Sugar
2 Tbl. Flour
1 Tsp. Vanilla
3 Eggs
1 Cup Oreos coarsely broken up

Preheat oven 325*
Mix Oreo crumbs and melted butter together and press in the bottom of a springform pan. Bake 10 minutes.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla together. Add one egg at a time. Fold in broken Oreos... Pour over crust and bake 65 minutes. Loosen the rim from the side of the cheesecake. Cool completely before removing the rim. Chill... Garnish: I like to drizzle chocolate sauce on the dessert plate under the cheesecake with Dessert Topping and 1/2 an Oreo on the top.

Your family will love this... and request it often!

Sweet and Sour Meatballs...

2010-02-18T18:22:00.002-07:00

These meatballs are moist and yummy... I serve them with rice or baked potatoes.

2 lbs Lean Ground Beef
1 Cup Rolled Oats
2 Eggs beaten
1 Onion chopped
1/2 Cup Milk
2 Tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp. Pepper

Sweet and Sour Sauce
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tsp. Prepared Mustard
1/2 Cup Catsup
1 Tsp. Worcestershire Sauce

Combine all ingredients and form into 2 inch balls. Place in a glass baking dish, cover and bake 30 minutes at 350*. Uncover and drizzle Sweet and Sour Sauce... return to oven for 10 minutes.

The whole family will love these! They make great meatball sandwiches too!

The Sloppiest of Joes...

2010-02-18T18:06:00.001-07:00

This is by far the best Sloppy Joe recipe... I makes alot and can be frozen.

3 lbs. Lean Ground Beef
1 Cup Celery chopped
1 Large Onion chopped
1 Green Bell Pepper chopped
1 Tsp. Chili Powder
3 Tsp. Prepared Mustard
2 Cans Tomato Soup
2/3 Cup Worcestershire Sauce
3 Bay Leaves

Brown ground beef with celery, onion and green pepper. Drain well. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 2-3 hours stirring often. Remove Bay Leaves.

This is a wonderful hearty dinner... My boys love it! Enjoy!

Crock Pot Chicken Pasta...

2010-02-18T14:14:00.002-07:00

I got this fabulous recipe from Sharee... it's a crowd pleaser!

1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 8 oz. Cream Cheese
1/2 Cup Water
1 Packet Dry Good Season Italian Dressing

Combine these ingredients in a Crock Pot and cook on high for 4 hours. Mix with a wire wisk.

6 Chicken Breasts
Cut into bite size pieces and cook in butter til done.

1 Bag Bowtie Pasta
Cook pasta while meat is cooking...

Combine all ingredients in a large pasta bowl.

This is a repeat recipe in our home... very hearty...kids love it!

Chicken Stuffing Casserole...

2010-02-18T14:02:00.001-07:00

This is one of David's favorites... Super easy and yummy!

6 Chicken Breasts Trimmed and quartered
2 6 oz. Packets Chicken Stove Top Stuffing
2 Cans Cream of Chicken Soup
2/3 Cup Sour Cream
2/3 Cup Half and Half

Mix stuffing with 3 cups of water and set aside. Arrange chicken in the bottom of a casserole dish. Mix soup, sour cream and half and half... pour over the top of chicken. Spread stuffing evenly on top of soup mixture. Cover and bake at 350* for 35 minutes...uncover and bake 10 more minutes.

Enjoy...

Toasted Parmesan French Bread...

2010-02-18T07:22:00.002-07:00

So good they'll wipe their plates with it...

Loaf of French Bread
1 Cube softened Butter
Parmesan Cheese

Slice bread into 1 inch slices on the diagonal. Spread a little butter on each slice and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese. Heat a large non-stick skillet... turn bread butter side down and toast until golden.

I serve this with almost all pasta dishes... and some soups. Yum!

Chicken Fettucini...

2010-02-18T07:17:00.001-07:00

Okay this is sooooo easy... but sooooo yummy!

2 Bottles of Fettucini Sauce
4 Chicken Breast
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/2 Cup Half and Half
1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
4 Cups Broccoli Florets (lightly steamed)
Fettucini Noodles (Cooked)

Cut chicken into bite size peices and brown in butter... salt and pepper to taste. Chicken should be cooked throughly. Add Fettucini Sauce, half and half and about 1/2 cup of Parmesan Cheese. I use two different brands of fettucini sauce... like one with mushrooms and one with garlic.

Pour Fettucini Sauce over noodles. Top with Broccoli and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese.

Can you believe it was that easy... Enjoy!

Sandi's Snickerdoodles...

2010-01-18T23:02:00.005-07:00

3 3/4 Cups Flour
1/2 Tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 Tsp. Cream of Tartar
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1 Cup Butter
2 Cups Sugar
2 Eggs
1/4 Cup Milk
1 Tbl. Vanilla
1 Tsp. Almond Extract

3 Tbls. sugar
1 Tsp. Cinnamon
2 Tsp. Brown Sugar

Sift dry ingredients and set aside. In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar... Add eggs, milk, vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually add the dry ingredients. Cover and chill for a couple hours. Preheat oven to 375*

In a pie dish...stir together the remaining brown sugar, white sugar and cinnamon. Roll the chilled dough into 1 inch balls, then roll the balls in the sugar mixture. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the cookie sheets.
Bake for 9 minutes in the preheated oven, until cookies begin to brown at the edges. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

These are the best Snickerdoodles ever... I sometimes dip a third of the cookie in chocolate for a special treat. YUM!

Yummy Chicken Enchiladas...

2010-01-18T21:17:00.007-07:00

2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Cups Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1 Onion Chopped and browned in butter
2-3 Cloves Garlic Chopped
3-4 Cups Shredded Cooked Chicken
1-2 Cups Sour Cream
1 Can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Can Chopped Green Chilies
10 (8 inch) Flour Tortillas, warmed

In a skillet brown onion, add garlic and chilies, stir in Sour Cream and Soup. Remove 1/4 of this sauce.
In a large bowl combine chicken, 1/4 of the sauce (already removed) and Monterey Jack Cheese.
Spoon chicken mix into flour tortillas and roll placing seam side down in a large glass baking dish. Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle Cheddar Cheese on top.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Uncover; and let the cheese bake until golden. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Everyone loves these... Enjoy!

So Good Spanish Rice...

2010-01-18T20:51:00.005-07:00

2 TBL. Canola Oil
2 TBL. Chopped Onion
1 1/2 Cups Uncooked White Rice
2 Cups Chicken Broth
1 Cup Chunky Salsa

Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Mix rice into skillet, stirring often. When rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

This is a really good rice to serve with tacos, enchiladas, and other Southwest Meals. Enjoy!

Bean and Bacon Soup...

2009-12-29T20:49:00.007-07:00

Sharee has always loved Bean n Bacon Soup. This is a wonderful hardy soup. The whole family will enjoy it. I made it for Grampa and Gramma Martin and they loved it too!

1 Meaty Ham Bone
2 lbs. Navy Beans
6-8 Cups Vegetable Broth
1 Yellow Onion (chopped)
3 Cups Sliced Carrots
2 Cups Chopped Celery
2 Tsp. Minced Garlic
4 Tsp. Paprika
Salt to taste

Rinse and soak Navy Beans overnight. Place vegetable broth, ham bone and beans in a large stock pan (Broth should cover the beans by about 3 inches) and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until beans are soft. Remove 1/2 the beans and set aside. Add Onion, Carrots, Celery and Seasonings to soup. Continue to simmer until carrots are soft. Remove the ham bone and clean meat off the bone in small chunks. Return meat to the soup. Mash the beans you have set aside until well mashed... you may process in blender. Return mashed beans to the soup... this will thicken the soup. Continue to simmer soup until it thickens and you are ready to serve it.

I serve this soup with Homemade Breadsticks... Everyone cleans the broth from their bowls with breadsticks.... it's just that yummy!

Mom's Famous Sticky Buns...

2009-12-29T20:32:00.003-07:00

These are simply the best... we just can't have Christmas without Sticky Buns.

Prepare the night before...

20 Frozen Rhodes Dinner Rolls
1/2 Cup Melted Butter
1 Box Non Instant Butterscotch Pudding
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Tsp. Cinnamon
2/3 Cup Pecan Halves

Spread softened butter to cover a Bundt Pan. Place pecan halves in the bottom of the pan... place frozen rolls... combine pudding, brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over rolls, pour melted butter over everything. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Christmas morning place in a cold oven and set heat to 350* and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully turn upside down on large platter...

Enjoy!

We have to make three of these when the whole family is Home for Christmas!

Apple Macadamia Nut Stuffing...

2009-11-20T22:43:00.004-07:00

I've searched for years trying to find a good Thanksgiving Stuffing. "Voila"... here it is. You don't want to stuff your turkey with this one. Just bake it and serve it as a side dish.

11/2 Cup Butter
2 Cups Apples peeled and diced
1 Cup Onion chopped
1 Cup Celery chopped
7 Cups Toasted Bread Cubes
1 Cup Macadamia Nuts chopped
1 Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp. Nutmeg
1/4 Tsp. Pepper
2 Tsp. Poultry Seasoning
1/2 Cup Chicken Stock

Melt butter in stock pan- add apples, onion and celery and cook until soft. Add seasonings, followed by bread cubes and nuts. Moisten with the chicken stock and place in a buttered glass baking dish. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Bacon Bites...

2009-11-20T21:51:00.003-07:00

Okay now this is a great appetizer... they are gone before anything else.

1 lb. Bacon cut in thirds
3 Cans of Whole Water Chestnuts

Sauce
1 Cup Catsup
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

Wrap each chestnut with a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 375 for 15 minutes... Drizzle with the sauce and return to the oven for 10 more minutes. Try to arrange on a platter to serve your guests... Good Luck with that one!

Yummy Pecan Yams...

2009-11-20T21:42:00.004-07:00

I stumbled across this recipe a few years ago when looking for a yam recipe everyone would like. It has since been the favorite... like eating dessert!

4 Cups Yams cooked and mashed
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Butter melted
2 Eggs
1 Tsp. Vanilla

Mix all ingredients together and fold into a glass casserole dish.

Topping
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1/3 Cup Flour
1/3 Cup Butter melted
1 Cup Pecans chopped

Mix all ingredients together and sprinkle evenly on the Yams. Bake 350 for 30 minutes.

Dill Dip...

2009-11-20T21:32:00.005-07:00

This is the BEST dip for Relish Trays or Crackers. You can make it a day or two ahead of time... which makes it even better. Everyone loves it.

1 Cup Sour Cream
1 Cup Mayonnaise
1/2 Tbl. Dry Parsley
1/2 Tsp. Onion Powder
1/2 Tsp. Dill Weed
1/2 Tsp. Season All

Combine all ingredients, cover and refrigerate overnight.

Broccoli Cheese Bake...

2009-11-20T21:21:00.004-07:00

This is Kenny's favorite... but if I even thing about replacing it Sharee gets crazy.

8 Cups of Broccoli Florets Lightly Steamed
1 Can of Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 Cup Mayonnaise
2 Eggs
2 Cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Mix all ingredients except the broccoli in a 9x13 glass casserole dish.
Gentle fold in the broccoli. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Sandi's Strawberry Topping

2009-11-09T21:12:00.004-07:00

I came up with this sorta accdidently...
It became a family favorite...

8 cups of Fresh Strawberries
1-2 Cups of Sugar
2 Tbl. Lemon Juice
Strawberry Jello

Hull and cut strawberries in half. Blend enough strawberries in a blender to make 6 cups of Puree. The last two cups should be blended until chunky. Put all ingredients in a large pan and bring to boil. You can add 1-3 Tbls. of the Strawberry Jello to strengthen strawberry flavor if needed. It's important to add sugar and jello as needed.

I have served this at many Church Youth Activities and Camps. It's great on pancakes or French Toast. Try it...You'll LOVE it!

German Pancakes

2009-11-09T21:00:00.003-07:00

This is the best recipe... especially for in a hurry mornings. You can put this in the oven and shower while it baking. Try it with syrup or powdered sugar.

1/2 Cube of Butter
3 Eggs
3/4 Cup Milk
3/4 Cup Flour
You can add a sprinkle of Nutmeg or Cinnamon if desired.

Set your oven to 425`. Melt 1/2 cube of butter in a 9x13 glass baking dish. Blend Eggs, Milk and Flour in a blender. Pour in hot baking dish... Bake for 15 minutes in the middle of the oven. We having baked two or three at a time and switched racks after 10 minutes.

My teenage boys could literally eat a whole one. They love it best with homemade Strawberry Topping and Dessert Topping. Enjoy!

Sweet Potato Pancakes...

2009-11-09T18:57:00.003-07:00

This is a wonderful find from Sharee... Super yummy pancakes and very nutritious.

4 Cups Milk
2 Cups White Flour
2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour
4 Eggs
1/4 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Canola Oil
4 Tsp. Baking Powder
2 Tsp. Baking Soda
2 Tsp. Salt
2 Tbl. Wheat Germ
1 Tsp. Cinnamon
2 Cups Sweet Potato Puree

To make Sweet Potato Puree you just bake a few Sweet Potatoes... Scoop out the Sweet Potato and puree. Freeze in 2 Cup servings.

Simply combine all the ingredients... add more milk for thinner pancakes. Serve with warm Homemade Syrup and a sprinkle of Cinnamon. So healthy for your children.

Mom's Granola

2009-11-09T17:50:00.005-07:00

A healthy choice for anyone... granola with fruit and yogurt is light and refreshing.

3 Cups Oatmeal
1/3 Cup Wheat Germ
1/3 Cup Coconut
1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon
Combine the above ingredients...

1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
1/2 Cup Chopped Almonds
Set Nuts aside...

1/3 Cup Canola Oil
1/3 Cup Honey
1 Tbl. Vanilla
Microwave these for 1 minute... Add to the dry ingredients and mix well. Microwave for 2 minutes on 1/2 power. Add nuts and mix well... microwave 2 more minutes on 1/2 power. Spread on a large baking sheet to cool. Store in air tight container.

This recipe blows out of the house...

Sandi's Maple Syrup...

2009-11-09T08:54:00.007-07:00

This is so easy... you may never buy commercial syrup again.

2 Cup Water
4 Cups Sugar
Mapleine to taste... about 2 Tbl.

Bring water to boil... add sugar and boil for 4 minutes. (the longer you boil the thicker the syrup) Remove from heat and add Mapleine to taste. Refrigerate to thicken.

I warm the syrup for pancakes and waffles. My family loves homemade syrup!

Egg McMartin's...

2009-11-09T08:40:00.004-07:00

These Egg McMartin's are a favorite, hardy breakfast for those cold winter mornings. They beat any visit through the Golden Arches!

English Muffins
Eggs
Breakfast Sausage
Mild Cheddar Cheese
Sandi's Homemade Syrup (make the night before so it can thicken)

Make sausage into patties about three inches round and fairly thin... cook until done. Cook your eggs with the yolk broken in butter. Toast the English Muffins.
While hot... place sausage on toasted muffin... cover with egg and then a slice of cheddar cheese... top with the other half of the muffin.

Important Part! Dip in slightly warmed...Sandi's Homemade Syrup.

Sandi's Homemade Syrup...

2 Cup Water
4 Cups Sugar
Mapleine to taste... about 2 Tbl.

Bring water to boil and add sugar. Boil for 4 minutes... remove from heat and add Mapleine. Pour carefully into a container... cover and refrigerate.

Cheesy Scrambled Eggs...

2009-11-09T08:34:00.003-07:00

Most scrambled eggs are dry and need to be smoothered with catsup to get down. Not these... try this yummy recipe... your children will gooble them up!

6 Eggs
1/4 Cup Small Curd Cottage Cheese
1/2 Cup Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1/2 Cup Milk

Whip it all together... Melt 2-3 Tbl. Butter in a skillet and pour eggs into hot butter. Stir occasionally until done... My children love these scrambled eggs!

Breakfast Pizza...

2009-11-08T17:59:00.002-07:00

This one our family favorites... and a Christmas morning tradition. The BIG kids love it and so do the LITTLE kids.

1 Can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
8 Eggs Beaten
2 Cups Simply Shredded Hashbrowns
1 Pkg Link Sausage cut into bite size pieces and browned.
2 Cups Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese

Spread Crescent Rolls on the bottom and up the sides of a large baking sheet. Evenly sprinkle the hashbrowns. Pour the eggs over the hashbrowns and tilt the pan to even out the eggs. Sprinkle the Cheese evenly and add the Sausage. Salt and Pepper if desired.

Bake at 375 for 20-30 minutes. Eggs should be done and cheese and crust slightly golden brown

Apple Butter...

2009-11-08T17:56:00.001-07:00

You just have to try this... Apple Butter makes the best pancake topping! It makes your home smell like you have labored all day baking. Brady and Emma eat it like applesauce. YUM!

Fill your Crockpot with peeled/cored/halved Jonathan Apples.
Add:
1 Cup Water
4 Cups Dark Brown Sugar
4 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Tsp Nutmeg
1 Tsp Cloves
Juice and Rind of 1 Lemon

Put the lid on and let it cook all day or all night (6-8 hours) on low. Scoop the apples into a blender and puree. If you want it thinner... just add some of the liquid to the blending process. Enjoy!
Makes about 2 quarts. Store in refrigerator.