Thursday, September 30, 2010

Apple Crisp


3/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup oats

3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

3/4 tsp. nutmeg

4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened

4 medium apples (I use Granny Smiths), cored pared and cubed


Heat oven to 375 degrees.


In a bowl, blend together sugar, oats, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter until crumbly.


Arrange apples in lightly sprayed baking dish. Spread crumbs evenly over top of apples.


Bake 30-35 minutes, or until apples are tender and topping a golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream!

Monday, September 20, 2010

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas


1 can Fiesta Cheese soup

2 cups Pace Picante sauce, divided

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

6 flour tortillas

sour cream


Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine soup and 1 cup Picante sauce in mixing bowl. Add chicken and stir well. Divide chicken mixture among tortillas. Sprinkle each with shredded cheddar cheese. Roll up and place toothpicks in center to secure. Place in a lightly sprayed baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes or until bubbly. Remove toothpicks and serve with remaining Picante sauce and sour cream.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Snickerdoodles


2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour

2 t. cream of tartar

1 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

1 c. butter flavor crisco

1 1/4 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 t. vanilla

2 T. sugar

1 T. ground cinnamon

1 t. ground nutmeg


Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.


Beat together crisco & 1 1/4 c. sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mix.


In a small bowl, combine remaining sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Scoop dough into 1" balls and roll between hands to form. Roll into sugar mixture until covered. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-11 minutes or until lightly browned.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Beef Stroganoff


2 lbs. beef round

1/4 c. butter

8 oz. fresh mushrooms

1/2 c. sliced onion

1 garlic clove

2 T. all-purpose flour

1 cup water

1 T. lemon juice

1 T. red wine vinegar

2 t. beef bouillon granules

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

1 c. (8 oz.) sour cream

Hot cooked Egg Noodles


Cut beef into 1/8-in. thick strips. Place in slow cooker. Add mushrooms, sliced onions, butter (cubed), and garlic.


In small bowl, combine water & flour and stir to remove lumps. Then add lemon juice, vinegar, beef boullion granules, salt and pepper. Pour over beef.


Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring once. Then, fold in sour cream and serve over hot cooked egg noodles. YUMMY!!!

Monday, September 13, 2010

Corkscrew Casserole


2 1/2 cups uncooked corkscrew noodles

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 jar (15oz.) Prego pasta sauce

1 container (8 oz.) chive & onion cream cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

3 T. milk

1 box (9 oz.) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain

1/4 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese


Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Cook noodles according to package directions. Draon; rinse with hot water.


Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over med-high heat, stirring occasionally until throughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and cooked noodles.


In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and milk with spoon until smooth. Spoon 1/2 noodle mix into baking dish. Top evenly with cheese mixture. Spoon spinach evenly over cheese mixture. Top with remaining noodle mix. Cover with foil.


Bake 35 minutes; uncover and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Enjoy!

Friday, September 10, 2010

Cheesy Potatoes


1 (30 oz.) shredded hash browns

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 (16 oz.) sour cream

2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

2 cups cooked minute rice

1 stick butter

1 can cheddar cheese soup

1 small onion, chopped (optional)


Gently combine all ingredients and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or in a crock pot on low for 4-5 hours.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

BBQ Pork Shoulder


1 large pork shoulder

1 box Shake-n-Bake BBQ glaze mix

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

2T. butter


Melt butter on high heat in large frypan. Brown all sides of pork shoulder. Remove from heat.


In bowl, combine BBQ glaze mix and brown sugar. Rub mix into pork, covering completely.


Place pork into slow cooker. Cover & cook on high heat 5-6 hours. Turn off heat and remove lid. Let rest 20 minutes. Cut and serve.
Makes GREAT pork sandwiches!!!