tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86125266467304481662024-03-21T07:24:23.676-06:00Our Recipe Box“Recipe: A series of step-by-step instructions for preparing with ingredients you forgot to buy, using utensils you don't own, to make a dish even the dog won't eat”kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-58096116139173749522011-07-13T09:15:00.001-06:002011-07-13T09:15:46.570-06:00Peach Dessert<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; ">Crust<div>2 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers</div><div>6 T. powdered sugar</div><div>1/2 c. melted butter</div><div>Press into bottom of 9x13 pan</div><div><br /></div><div>Cream Layer</div><div>1/2 cup powdered sugar</div><div>8 oz. cool whip</div><div>8 oz. cream cheese</div><div>Beat until combined, spread over crust.</div><div><br /></div><div>Peach Layer</div><div>2 small packages of Peach Jello</div><div>2 cups water</div><div>1 cup sugar</div><div>2 T. cornstarch (mixed with small amount of water, so it will blend into jello mixture without getting lumpy)</div><div>4 cups peaches</div><div>Mix jello, sugar and water. Bring to boil and add cornstarch. Let cool to soft gel and add peaches.</div><div>Pour on top of cream layer. Place in fridge until set. Can top with additional graham cracker crumbs.</div></span>kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-18471493216605519002011-02-24T12:56:00.001-07:002011-02-24T12:57:41.462-07:00Poppy Seed Dressing3/4 cup red wine vinegar<div>1/2 cup oil</div><div>1 tsp. dry mustard</div><div>1/4-1/2 cup sugar</div><div>1/2 tsp. salt</div><div>2 tsp. pepper</div><div>1 T. poppy seeds</div><div><br /></div><div>I love this dressing over spinach with cranberries, strawberries and/or mandarin oranges.</div>kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-52009719996199125552011-02-24T12:51:00.002-07:002011-02-24T12:56:08.670-07:00Ramen Salad2 heads romaine lettuce<div>4 green onions</div><div><br /></div><div>1/2 cup butter</div><div>1/2 cup sesame seeds</div><div>3 oz. sliced almonds</div><div>2 packs ramen, broken (discard seasoning packs)</div><div>2 T. sugar</div><div><br /></div><div>Melt butter in small skillet, add sugar, seeds, almonds and noodles. </div><div>Cook and stir until brown, about 5 min.</div><div>Pour on platter to cool completely before adding to salad.</div><div><br /></div><div>Dressing:</div><div>3/4 cup vegetable oil</div><div>1/4 cup red wine vinegar</div><div>1/2 cup sugar</div><div>2 T. soy sauce</div><div><br /></div><div>Tear lettuce, add onions and noodle mixture.</div><div>Add dressing just before serving.</div>kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-25706951001536355632011-02-24T12:47:00.003-07:002011-03-01T16:51:39.405-07:00Spinach Salad1 bag spinach<div>1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled</div><div>1 head lettuce, chopped</div><div>8 oz. mushrooms, sliced</div><div>3/4 cup swiss cheese, grated</div><div>1 red onion, sliced</div><div>2 cans mandarin oranges, drained</div><div>candied almonds (optional)</div><div><br /></div><div>candied almonds: 4 oz. slivered almonds + 6 T. sugar</div><div>heat sugar on low/med, until sugar melts, stirring constantly</div><div>add almonds and pour on plate to cool.</div><div>*I have never successfully made candied almonds and have never put them in this salad. :)</div><div><br /></div><div>Dressing:</div><div>1 T. poppy seeds</div><div>1/3 cup vinegar</div><div>3/4 cup oil</div><div>1/3 cup sugar</div><div>3 T. diced onion</div><div>3/4 tsp. salt</div><div>2 T. mustard</div><div>whisk all ingredients together.</div><div><br /></div>kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-19743928939154768882011-02-24T12:43:00.002-07:002011-02-24T12:47:45.227-07:00Feta Salami SaladSalad, any combination of the following:<div>Spinach</div><div>Lettuce</div><div>Green Onions</div><div>Tomato</div><div>Cucumber</div><div>Feta cheese, crumbled</div><div>Salami</div><div>Mushrooms</div><div><br /></div><div>Dressing:</div><div>1/4 cup vegetable oil</div><div>1/8-1/4 cup sugar</div><div>2 T. vinegar</div><div>1 tsp. Nature's Seasoning by Morton's</div><div>1/2 tsp. Dijon Mustard (regular mustard works fine)</div><div>1 T. Mayo</div><div>pinch of pepper</div>kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-20294593773732952492011-02-24T12:38:00.003-07:002011-02-24T12:41:07.842-07:00Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad3 stalks broccoli<div>1 head cauliflower</div><div>1 cup cashews (optional)</div><div>1 cup craisins</div><div>10 oz. shredded cheddar cheese</div><div>1 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled</div><div><br /></div><div>Dressing:</div><div>2 cup mayo</div><div>1 cup sugar</div><div>1/4 cup apple cider vinegar</div><div>pour over salad just before serving.</div>kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-18671724582420705402010-03-19T11:12:00.002-06:002010-03-19T11:17:12.172-06:00Key Lime PieWe just had our annual St. Patrick's Day party and this was my food assignment. It is super easy and really good!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450395015721499922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEJkkE5VhxD4dKS3xaRryF0s4CpPeamonrpOLLMUnnjYi0LmGABB9lXYq0b0YMsmiciN_N5ZWMvqXKkDaNiD2T04RUDOFb0STAHA_mT6eSxLGl9Mp1zMpvNMcUy8uaPnmzxiFkvTNYdJQ/s400/key+lime+pie.jpg" /><br /><div></div><br /><div>1 graham craker crust</div><br /><div>1 small lime jello</div><br /><div>2 containers Key Lime Pie yogurt</div><br /><div>1 8 oz. cool whip</div><br /><div>1/4 cup boiling water</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>dissolve jello in water, stir in yogurt, fold in cool whip.</div><br /><div>spoon into crust, refrigerate overnight.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I made two pies and used 3 yogurts and 1 cool whip, it made the perfect amount. I also used low fat yogurt and cool whip.</div>kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-14774784924799021692010-03-19T11:07:00.004-06:002010-03-19T11:20:10.041-06:00Sugar Cookies<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450395596726893794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzi1LehpPb47jmIsGUXuKRMk0Eb0t8-ilwlRdpZ7dcN44mZqQi4iLiiChU1X_xfNdayF7Bt_V-dfY_GLnmlK7TxHK8FOyleM5nIkXV9xFHVUOoTALW7i4qoI2-fsmIeYdK7PQr7EmuXy8/s400/valentines+001.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzNOuvcjpgy-fFrgiFfVX6FU-oQlXpurZ6PzIvHt9htqswvB8cv21_Ym6_qsvXKWYIOwPsv9IzSdS-iRU-dS2AVHabOqVVUH9bvms3l1kB7uhaygYUu533R1ZkpVvoqoiXWMfrV5_IB0/s1600-h/Copy+of+st+patricks+10+010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 354px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450395584695190338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbzNOuvcjpgy-fFrgiFfVX6FU-oQlXpurZ6PzIvHt9htqswvB8cv21_Ym6_qsvXKWYIOwPsv9IzSdS-iRU-dS2AVHabOqVVUH9bvms3l1kB7uhaygYUu533R1ZkpVvoqoiXWMfrV5_IB0/s400/Copy+of+st+patricks+10+010.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>1 cup butter, softened<br />2 cups sugar<br />cream together<br />2 eggs<br />1 cup sour cream<br />1 tsp. vanilla<br />1 tsp. soda<br />4 tsp. baking powder<br />1/2 tsp. salt<br />4 1/2 - 6 cups flour (may need to add more depending on how moist you like your dough)<br />roll out to 1/2 inch think<br />bake @ 350 for 10-12 minutes (depending on how golden brown you like them)<br /><br />Cream Cheese Frosting (from <a href="http://our-recipe-box.blogspot.com/2008/08/oreo-cookies.html">Oreo Cookies</a>)<br />4 oz. soft cream cheese<br />1/2 cube soft butter<br />1 3/4 cup powdered sugar</div>kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-91139711604276578812010-03-19T11:04:00.002-06:002010-03-19T11:06:46.137-06:00Easy Cheesecake8 oz. softened cream cheese<br />2/3 cup sugar<br />beat until fluffy<br />1 tsp. vanilla<br />8 oz. cool whip (I only used 2/3 of the bowl)<br />3/4 cup sour cream<br />beat until combined<br />spoon into graham cracker crust<br />refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight<br />YUMMY!!kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-79275222490464291352009-01-16T13:35:00.003-07:002009-01-16T13:39:44.470-07:00Poppy Seed Cake1 yellow cake mix<br />1 large vanilla instant pudding<br />1/2 cup oil<br />1 1/2 tsp. almond extract<br />5 eggs<br />1/4 cup poppy seeds<br />1 cup water<br /><br />1/4 cup sugar<br />1 T cinnamon<br />mix sugar and cinnamon and dust well greased bundt pan.<br />Heat oven to 350.<br />Combine all other ingredients and beat for 5 minutes.<br />Pour into bundt pan and bake for 35 minutes.<br />Let cool slightly, place plate or platter over top of bundt pan and invert to remove cake.kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-37876330477068012152009-01-12T12:57:00.005-07:002009-01-12T13:17:39.460-07:00Cream Cheese Braid<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290499631760839410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlzdigMAniHMdxa2dRsUbdOiWvg4yaGBCRf1aAYQ_UQSQurFcuDTh6pm72n44YSBQCnA_LjcwYD53Rk9fKvmAgjqo_mIgDtyDY2MRUkjxNfPq1hgtWuXZPxeJhJCXqx5FUlVkicpcSBr4/s400/bread+003.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div>Make <a href="http://our-recipe-box.blogspot.com/2009/01/bread-recipe.html">bread recipe</a> (2 loaves).<br /><div>Once complete, divide into two equal loaves. You can make 2 cream cheese braids, or 1 braid and 1 something else!</div></div><br /><div>Cream Cheese Filling:</div><div>4 oz. cream cheese</div><div>1/2 cup powdered sugar</div><div>1/2 tsp. vanilla<br /></div><div> </div><div>Frosting: (also cinnamon roll frosting)</div><div>2 cups powdered sugar</div><div>1/4 cup softened butter</div><div>1/2 tsp vanilla</div><div>2 T water</div>I only use half of this recipe for one braid.<br /><div> </div><div>Spray cookie sheet with pam and roll out one loaf onto it. Using spatula cut every 1 inch along both sides of dough. Spread cream cheese filling down the middle of the dough. It should look like this.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290501820026323186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizKofZEQjSjct6GONEkBzdyuzjKCOuFYcu_OD5USk4pUFDOpLrbd6YLpZrLGgP3jsfXpFq-vUnYADNgpEC6tZZjfKvKQfulRTvOUsE_E5hmqGAmCy9JtYC14A1wQOSVVgs-7E-UqkOKvk/s400/braid+001.jpg" border="0" />You may also add a couple tablespoons of jam on top of the cream cheese mixture. I have also added cinnamon to the cream cheese filling, then it tasted like a cinnamon roll.</div></div><p>Begin at one end and fold a little bit of dough over cream cheese, begin braiding dough. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290502817909492050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrL5Xz-IxY-nmNJG7J0fy3Gnq78wgnRed_3getJ8kyc3JR-rulKELn3gzStiipVoCQw2Puv0yKLbPKoV4LSKfcb7bJAGt3chhY6-97kYrjx0yqfBmZ0doHsZpS2XyJXKh6afq0D_Gmesk/s400/bread+braid+001.jpg" border="0" /></p><br />Finish by tucking last pieces under the braid. Spray top with pam and cover with dish towel. Let raise for 25 minutes. Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes. Check bottom to see if browned. Remove immediately to cooling rack, unless using stone. Cool slightly, then frost and devour!kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-17393644411385927672009-01-12T12:36:00.004-07:002009-01-12T13:18:37.250-07:00Bread Recipe<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2nbC1zY2yK11fV85M6qRIIv3LKAPLGcauCv92BpyVVY1ZfDIiRfqDgp3TuxQFKCWHcpYOCKSt72XHd6UpeDS3gYWvWBpqTRCyx3Nj_j24inyOKnHa8HeAio72FwpLYarXCnKpPRwaRI/s1600-h/bread+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290496863426575522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2nbC1zY2yK11fV85M6qRIIv3LKAPLGcauCv92BpyVVY1ZfDIiRfqDgp3TuxQFKCWHcpYOCKSt72XHd6UpeDS3gYWvWBpqTRCyx3Nj_j24inyOKnHa8HeAio72FwpLYarXCnKpPRwaRI/s400/bread+005.jpg" border="0" /></a> * recipe by Jeannie Dayton <a href="http://www.pantrysecrets.net/">http://www.pantrysecrets.net/</a> *<br /><br />No one was more surprised than myself that I could make bread and actually enjoy doing it!<br /><div></div><div></div><div>2 loaves</div><div></div><div>5 1/4 cups bread flour (Lehi Roller Mills Turkey Flour)</div><div>1/4 cup sugar</div><div>1 1/2 tsp. salt</div><div>1 1/2 rounded T Saf-Instant yeast</div><div>1 1/2 T liquid lecithin (3 nickel size drops)</div><div>2 cups HOT tap water</div><br /><div></div><div>4 loaves</div><div></div><div>10 1/2 cups bread flour</div><div>1/2 cup sugar</div><div>1 T salt</div><div>3 rounded T Saf-Instant yeast</div><div>3 T liquid lecithin (3 quarter size drops)</div><div>4 cups HOT tap water</div><br /><div></div><div>Mix dry ingredients. Add lecithin and water. Mix for 1 minute and check consistency. If dough is too dry, add more water. If dough is too moist, add more flour. Mix for 5 minutes. (Do not add water or flour to the dough after it has finished mixing.) Spray counter and pans with cooking spray. Shape loaves and cover with a dish towel. Let rise for 25 minutes. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Bake times will vary with other items.</div><br /><div></div><div>For whole wheat bread, use the same recipe but add 1 cup of applesauce as part of the hot tap water. Add an extra T of lecithin. Mix for 10 minutes.</div><br /><div></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">TIPS:</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">-do not use all-purpose flour</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">-Lehi Roller Mills Turkey Flour is best</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">-you can use other sweeteners like honey or brown sugar</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">-do not measure lecithin, approximate amount is ok (it is super sticky)</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">-store your yeast in the freezer</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">-a 2 1/2 qt. pitcher is equal to 10 1/2 cups</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">-if mixing by hand, knead for 10 minutes</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">-put baked bread on a cooling rack ASAP (unless using a stone)</span></div><br /><div>Use your loaves to make bread or:</div><div>Pizza crust</div><div>dinner rolls-16 per loaf</div><div>breadsticks</div><div>scones</div><div><a href="http://our-recipe-box.blogspot.com/2009/01/cream-cheese-braid.html">cream cheese braid</a></div><div>orange rolls</div><div>cinnamon rolls</div><div>and more!</div>kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-42638152337334649962009-01-12T12:29:00.002-07:002009-01-12T12:34:26.892-07:00Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas1 medium onion chopped<br />2 T. butter or marg.<br />4-6 oz. cream cheese<br />1 1/2 cups shredded chicken (4-6 breasts)<br />1 1/2 cups picante sauce or <a href="http://our-recipe-box.blogspot.com/2009/01/enchilada-sauce.html">enchilada sauce</a><br />1 cup shredded cheese<br />6-8 flour tortillas<br /><br />Cook onion in butter on medium for 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup picante sauce and cream cheese. Stir until combined. Remove from heat and add chicken. Spoon into tortillas and top with remaining sauce and cheese. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-33500346120605183512009-01-12T12:25:00.002-07:002009-01-12T12:29:12.414-07:00Enchilada Sauce1 1/2 T. Butter<br />1 1/2 T. Flour<br />2 cans tomato sauce<br />2 cans water<br />1 T. chili powder<br />1/3 tsp. oregano<br />1/4 tsp. garlic salt<br />1 tsp. salt<br />Melt butter in sauce pan on low heat, add flour and mix until lump free. Add tomato sauce, water, and seasonings. Cook until thick.<br /><br />Use with any meat for yummy enchiladas!kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-70903872882199779142009-01-12T12:18:00.002-07:002009-01-12T12:24:11.940-07:00Long Grain Cream of Chicken Soup6 cups water<br />1 package Long Grain Wild Rice Rice-A-Roni<br />1 envelope Lipton Chicken Noodle Soup<br />Bring to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes.<br /><br />Add:<br />2 cups chopped celery<br />2 cups chopped carrots<br />1/3 cup chopped onion<br />Simmer 10 minutes, or until veggies are tender. (If you like your veggies soft, I would recommend pre-cooking them or cooking the soup longer.)<br /><br />Then add:<br />2 cans cream of chicken soup<br />2 cups diced COOKED chicken<br />1/2 can chicken broth or water and chicken bullion (8oz.)<br />Simmer 10 more minutes.kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-79224800095677660872008-11-03T11:02:00.003-07:002008-11-03T11:12:34.983-07:00BBQ sauce for Beef or PorkThis recipe is from my Grandma Billie. She makes this every year for our giant Lehi Round-Up celebration.<br /><br />2 1/2 cups water<br />5 cups ketchup<br />3/4 cup vinegar<br />1/2 cup worchestershire sauce<br />3/4 cup brown sugar<br />3/4 cup butter, melted<br />3 tsp. mustard<br />2 onions, chopped<br />2 green peppers, chopped<br />3 celery stalks, chopped<br />2 cloves garlic, minced ( I use 1 tsp. of garlic powder)<br />2 T. chili powder<br />1 T. paprika<br /><br />This is just the sauce that you put on the meat. It makes 2 quarts of sauce. When I make it I divide it up into 2 cup servings and freeze the extras. One of those servings is the perfect amount for a small roast or the leftovers from a sunday roast. If you make the full recipe you will use four 5 lb. roasts. Grandma uses beef and pork together, browned and cooked on low until meat falls apart.kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-387766778241030242008-10-31T09:53:00.003-06:002008-11-03T10:57:49.867-07:00Pumpkin Faces<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja_p0SAUeQ4dxTQvxRZu_-UC3mPCwYrKwrpDNFeTKzoNG_yb0C2O03SgP4zwwLPPZg4d_gpCNGWlOthCmPqLxuuhi2MekaR47WzKd1IElEa1vWxV7ZGsmDHzzEJud22zE6HsgvfnoiK3E/s1600-h/Seattle+Gavins+2nd+bday+026.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264489496321449842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja_p0SAUeQ4dxTQvxRZu_-UC3mPCwYrKwrpDNFeTKzoNG_yb0C2O03SgP4zwwLPPZg4d_gpCNGWlOthCmPqLxuuhi2MekaR47WzKd1IElEa1vWxV7ZGsmDHzzEJud22zE6HsgvfnoiK3E/s400/Seattle+Gavins+2nd+bday+026.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is a Halloween tradition in Josh's family, so it falls on me to make them. Mine never look like pumpkins, so I call them scary faces.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>1/2 lb. ground beef</div><br /><div>1 T. minced onion</div><br /><div>1/4 c. mustard</div><br /><div>4 oz shredded mozzarella</div><br /><div>2 cans refrigerated biscuits</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Brown ground beef, drain. Stir in onion, mustard and cheese. Cook over medium until cheese melts. Roll out biscuit into 3 inch circle. Spoon meat filling into 10 biscuits. Cut faces in remaining biscuits and place over meat, press edges together. Make stems out of left over dough. </div><br /><div>Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until golden brown.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I always double this recipe, and when we eat them we dip them in more mustard.</div><br /><div>Here is a cute picture of Owen helping me make them when he was little.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264491752721109570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUlwr3kOieB1P7krfYVMG7Yoommb5LfqQdTYm8WS9gyZim4ZfDeb5zA6TYv-Uo7Cj0AFTpMnhP8__L0JAR2eKzWwe3hOxeyiuyLNpdIY74_a8VpPNtIRomjqDUHVi-W1cCq3VVOOat4Dg/s400/Seattle+Gavins+2nd+bday+031.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div>kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-81905048602939002532008-10-31T09:49:00.005-06:002008-11-03T10:46:52.017-07:00Halloween Eyeballs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSEancap9wqzx2uY5VaT_eGbHGRNIaXdghkl7sAN80qZUbNjnCHYHiGmwrylGwO6gHdLt6YYJQR45_MbgZh0kTWwfWVmeDvnONld-GPamVtCHN-Qreleg1yv8Uf7d7pYR447VJ6JHpP4A/s1600-h/halloween+011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264488876433673426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSEancap9wqzx2uY5VaT_eGbHGRNIaXdghkl7sAN80qZUbNjnCHYHiGmwrylGwO6gHdLt6YYJQR45_MbgZh0kTWwfWVmeDvnONld-GPamVtCHN-Qreleg1yv8Uf7d7pYR447VJ6JHpP4A/s400/halloween+011.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/detail.aspx?ID=134764">Halloween Eyeball Recipe</a></div><br /><div>I used M&M's instead of chocolate covered peanuts.</div><div>They look so cute but I haven't even eaten one yet. It makes me nauseous just looking at that much sugar.</div>kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-80158721525219956752008-10-15T15:18:00.008-06:002008-10-17T08:29:33.235-06:00Beer Bread<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh15bwfYtpHy3YXNLT4pAl2X0NeCERzQddHs2rAfOAdBQIamXIVvZ9GdJGEwPFDs5Z1TNyj4DzFtd_3cuIxAzeYnvdYpxw07hUczFWwa1QvUBi1jnnA5cabGOZmi8HLosBud821wKi1kHJo/s1600-h/DSC_0005.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh15bwfYtpHy3YXNLT4pAl2X0NeCERzQddHs2rAfOAdBQIamXIVvZ9GdJGEwPFDs5Z1TNyj4DzFtd_3cuIxAzeYnvdYpxw07hUczFWwa1QvUBi1jnnA5cabGOZmi8HLosBud821wKi1kHJo/s320/DSC_0005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257496665146350834" /></a><br />This bread is SOOO EASY and SOOO good. It is perfect for things like soup and chili. It is by far one of my favorite bread recipes...<div>{Sweet Version}<br /><div>2 1/2 cups self-rising flour</div><div>1/2 cup all purpose flour</div><div>1/4 cup brown sugar</div><div>1 tsp. baking powder</div><div>1/2 tsp. salt </div><div>1 (12 oz) can beer</div><div>1/4 cup butter, melted</div><div><br /></div><div>1. Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease 9 x 5 baking pan.</div><div>2. In a bowl mix everything except beer & butter.</div><div>3. Pour in beer and mix just until moistened.</div><div>4. Pour in baking pan and top with melted butter.</div><div>5. Bake 45-55 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.</div><div><br /></div><div>{Spicier Version}</div><div>Add: </div><div>1/2 tsp. onion powder</div><div>3/4 tsp. italian seasoning</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>*http://www.blogger.com/profile/11918063700411223739noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-60850534756574501692008-10-10T11:10:00.004-06:002008-10-10T11:23:16.018-06:00Easy Pumpkin CakeSorry no picture, I forgot to take one before I ate it all. I made this dessert for the vice presidential debate. At least something was good that night.<br /><br />1 box yellow cake mix, set aside 1 cup<br />1 cube soft margarine<br />1 egg<br />combine and press into bottom of 9x13 pan<br /><br />mix:<br />2/3 cup evaporated milk<br />1/2 cup brown sugar<br />1 can pumpkin (around 14 oz. I think)<br />1/2 cup sugar<br />1 tsp. cinnamon<br />3 eggs<br />pour over cake<br /><br />crumble topping:<br />combine 1 cup cake mix (that you set aside) with<br />1/2 cup sugar<br />1/2 cup chopped pecan (you can use less or leave them out)<br />1/4- 1/2 cube soft marg (I used 1/4 last time and I liked it better)<br />sprinkle over top<br /><br />Bake at 350' for 50 minutes, cool 20 minutes so you don't burn your tongue off. It is really good topped with French Vanilla Cool Whip.kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-10147433316673648932008-10-10T10:59:00.003-06:002008-10-10T11:10:45.072-06:00Banana BreadThis recipe came from my Better Homes and Gardens cookbook.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255571966818459250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBuD_BVGL_lZWkva0ALPrFy3GWjuzTRjGRZGWaj7mDh5vL6XFQ4BpR-y85viDFl2zdeoR1azDg4UYJuRphBs8kA4PYoSfq646scV1DUPG2M0yGnvJIWHrW5ZxJ6SPBM2Mb_4jgIM9QTY/s400/falltreats+004.jpg" border="0" />1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided<br />2/3 cup sugar<br />2 tsp. baking powder<br />1/2 tsp. baking soda<br />1/4 tsp. salt<br />1 cup mashed banana (2-3 medium bananas)<br />1/3 cup shortening, margarine, or butter (I've used marg and butter)<br />2 T. milk<br />2 eggs<br />1/4 cup chopped nuts (no thanks!)<br /><br />In large mixer bowl combine <em>1 cup</em> of the flour, the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add mashed banana; shortening, marg, or butter; and milk. Beat with an electric mixer on low till blended, then on high for 2 minutes. Add eggs and remaining flour; beat till blended. Stir in nuts.<br />Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350' for 55-60 minutes or till a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes on wire rack. Remove from pan; cool thoroughly on a wire rack. Wrap and store overnight before slicing (WHATEVER).kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-44359838936090308192008-10-10T10:16:00.004-06:002008-10-10T10:38:07.815-06:00Pumpkin Muffins<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMc9oSUhvgH78IIXSDILmMFsYIhphda7q154Vk8eqNi25yGwON2pEH0ftmR4MG7OSk1rnd7VGHwKzpLwb5zfKwWVRcpKbZZc21KX9beDVTOOK18EPzpBkoXgThGECENZ0Cqmfhax_BxP0/s1600-h/pumpkinmuffin.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255564840139383906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMc9oSUhvgH78IIXSDILmMFsYIhphda7q154Vk8eqNi25yGwON2pEH0ftmR4MG7OSk1rnd7VGHwKzpLwb5zfKwWVRcpKbZZc21KX9beDVTOOK18EPzpBkoXgThGECENZ0Cqmfhax_BxP0/s400/pumpkinmuffin.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS</div><br /><div>1 c. flour</div><br /><div>1 c. sugar</div><br /><div>1 tsp. baking powder</div><br /><div>1/4 tsp. baking soda</div><br /><div>1/4 tsp. salt</div><br /><div>1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon (I used almost 1 tsp. of cinnamon, I also added nutmeg and ground cloves)</div><br /><div>2 eggs, beaten</div><br /><div>1 c. ground pumpkin (canned)</div><br /><div>1/2 c. cooking oil</div><br /><div>1/3 c. chocolate chips</div><br /><div>Mix together. </div><br /><div>Fill muffin cups and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.</div><div> </div><div>Okay fine, I got this from <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/recipes/">Becky Higgins</a> too. She has good recipes, I can't help that. These are so much easier than making pumpkin choc chip cookies, just as good too!</div>kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-70954813823459121982008-10-10T10:02:00.005-06:002008-11-10T17:49:07.242-07:00Peach Pie<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAvAfiiiUMVQpIT_0ZxNMXtfkt9lEt6HvHCM3OJg9sF0JLKsyaAjfhjQluicmY90y0Ooj1hE1xiyL2o-hCiekr6BPpqs28ChwxhSvmQfEOaHNaZabzOp1BjUqTeFwTLyB_Ne9TaY9C-n4/s1600-h/falltreats+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255557511204270274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAvAfiiiUMVQpIT_0ZxNMXtfkt9lEt6HvHCM3OJg9sF0JLKsyaAjfhjQluicmY90y0Ooj1hE1xiyL2o-hCiekr6BPpqs28ChwxhSvmQfEOaHNaZabzOp1BjUqTeFwTLyB_Ne9TaY9C-n4/s400/falltreats+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Yes, I made this pie, crust and all. I can hardly believe it myself. My brother brought us some peaches and I got a wild hair. Josh's mom usually invites us up for her delicious peach pie, but I think they lost our phone number. I took matters into my own hands and it was a good thing I did. This pie was delicious. Josh hates pie crust, but he ate this one.</div><br /><p>I got the recipes off the internet, so here are the links.</p><p><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2934_make-peach-pie.html">How to make Peach Pie</a>. I used bottled lemon juice instead of fresh and I forgot to put cut up butter on the peaches before I put the top crust on. It still turned out fine.</p><p><a href="http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/cream-cheese-pastry-55625.aspx">Cream Cheese Pastry (crust recipe)</a>.</p>kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-68194726285480716402008-10-10T09:42:00.003-06:002008-10-10T10:00:09.141-06:00Pretzel Hugs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMlETDKp47HQ8ZlOeUwZv5oYESUOlv2WuxJtrLattMmY49uuzHwNcef5TX2Zp_tLnkD7CObHnRjObJlPWKn-VfJeU3sz2TAjdq9RFRo2bacvvT0yI1g-QQt3Ryc737gPu8p7PFyiN2Wr8/s1600-h/falltreats+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255555446459195042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMlETDKp47HQ8ZlOeUwZv5oYESUOlv2WuxJtrLattMmY49uuzHwNcef5TX2Zp_tLnkD7CObHnRjObJlPWKn-VfJeU3sz2TAjdq9RFRo2bacvvT0yI1g-QQt3Ryc737gPu8p7PFyiN2Wr8/s400/falltreats+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Okay so I totally stole this from <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/recipes/">Becky Higgins</a>, whatever. They are so good and easy to make I claim them as my own. This is an easy way to involve the children so they feel like they really helped out.</div><br /><div></div><div>What you need:</div><br /><div>1 bag pretzels, waffle style (I use Snyder's)</div><br /><div>1 bag plain M & M's</div><br /><div>1 bag Hugs</div><br /><div>1 bag Rolo's (I have used Hershey's kisses w/caramel, they work fine but the caramel doesn't set up and they are a sticky mess)</div><br /><div></div><div>Place pretzels on baking sheet. Place hugs or rolos on top of pretzel. Bake at 200' for about 8 minutes. Remove and immediatley place two m&m's on top of each pretzel. Eat a few right off the pan. Let set up before handling (it will take quite a while). I put mine in the fridge for about an hour then set them on the counter and grab one everytime I walk by. They work great for any time of year, especially with the holiday themed M&M's.</div>kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612526646730448166.post-30625129218314653472008-09-23T20:39:00.009-06:002008-09-23T21:01:24.671-06:00Enchilada RingThis is a great recipe I got from a Pampered Chef demonstration years ago. It is really easy and this time I mixed it up a bit. Whoa!<br /><div><br /><div><div>Here we go:</div><br /><div>2 packages <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">crescent</span> rolls</div><br /><p>4 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped or shredded</p><p>1 can cream of chicken soup</p><p>1 cup shredded cheese (or more if you like)</p><p>1 tsp. season salt</p><div>small can green chilies (optional)</div><br /><br /><div>Open both packages of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">crescent</span> rolls (you should have 16 total), using a greased cookie sheet start by laying 4 rolls (I imagine a clock, lay them at 12, 3, 6 and 9) out. In between each of the rolls you will lay an additional 3 rolls over lapping slightly. When your done it should look like this. A big <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">crescent</span> roll sunshine. Press edges together in circle.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249414150617595666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9PnwKLQk3bI3fN983mcMhZwRtS0xKj_we0FinLuBEJ-PhUmd9bRqje8mil4KDKqClhm9xuleuwmTNs4_JYWorzlZr760MPn7AYm5oL0yL8ZwR9wwPYaDNArrp3zWDnp7E_XLDaZElSzs/s400/enchilada+ring+001.jpg" border="0" /></div>Next combine chicken, soup, cheese, and season salt. Mix well and spoon around circle.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249415059448078770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTwcKfSnBNVwUeqeumkq_MkqbbxfYPlv3sMpauVnIV0eeBnwt3ceoJM1-erw1q2_LaqkV6407rlvfh2OZ1xIXQg7ymtqR1U1mc3kiHbRQB_B-7n3B6uivVXimXgmprKFC2CfrS8SCsRA/s400/enchilada+ring+002.jpg" border="0" /></div>Pick an end to start with and fold <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">crescent</span> rolls into circle pressing end into middle of circle. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249415997126098210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyEJARWOFs9C54BUefKwpIWzV2gR4w2GPNOHwSgxi93VR6HvXMeNjGVFz-bT2wwjVXajG7tlIvmJPUigcL25rPwBDLn4vHcE3T5FXMOtm4NZymTvInSmQ3cR_btf1kWZZZ5bx2D8zJCS0/s400/enchilada+ring+003.jpg" border="0" /></div>Continue until all ends are folded over and your ring is complete.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249416254267970594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP_DsZVneFjtGT4F0Yc77jX-AAzTcl9oVR-sW47_JA6n6kPSZYOhMo9-NevcMkfYQ03kWPOjskLkMtVQkYk9acAIZzzCZES5qqUaMyBp-VfZSgKBu4-nkaqP7MJbafcySDXW5nU8QUqzA/s400/enchilada+ring+004.jpg" border="0" /><br />Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249416731695535138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVfx1jnSo2JBeq1lchhtbN_FA0C7_s_3wLenIUBtknKoQVm3zPJGfURhLEOxazl7SexDzZvZ3z6Te0nNqTnS0FPNEqW2F4-qRw_lrkLnV5fvhoenE4e7uouakEFLMSucAIm5mLLGHUAO0/s400/enchilada+ring+005.jpg" border="0" /><br />Serve with sour cream, lettuce and tomato if you like. This time I made it with just chicken, cheese, soup and bacon. Yum! It is really easy to add anything you want or leave out anything.kelliemcchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00195462047941629494noreply@blogger.com0