tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235753667528365971.post1514843409684441193..comments2023-10-15T05:27:16.488-07:00Comments on The Journal Of A Black Mormon Girl: We Can Do A Little Better Than Hamburger Helper Can't We?ShaBANGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12435939559462982820noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235753667528365971.post-60120798393229928372008-05-13T09:47:00.000-07:002008-05-13T09:47:00.000-07:00Oh, I'm really angry on Brook's behalf. I'm glad ...Oh, I'm really angry on Brook's behalf. I'm glad she's learned to cook some, but my stars ... talk about rude.<BR/><BR/>Um ... as far as recipes go, this is one of my faves my mama taught me, way easier than rolling up individual enchiladas, and you can always add more layers if you want:<BR/><BR/>*Enchilada casserole<BR/><BR/>1 Tbs olive oil<BR/>1 onion, diced<BR/>1 lb ground beef<BR/>12 corn tortillas<BR/>1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce<BR/>1 c mild salsa<BR/>lots of your favorite grated cheese<BR/><BR/>Preheat oven to 350. <BR/><BR/>In large skillet, heat oil. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add ground beef, crumble, and cook thoroughly. Add tomato sauce and salsa and heat through. <BR/><BR/>Spray 9 x 13 casserole with nonstick spray. Spread about 1/4 c of sauce in the bottom so tortillas don't stick. Layer 6 tortillas (they'll overlap), half the sauce, and a bunch of cheese; repeat.<BR/><BR/>Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.stewberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14940744366129679442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235753667528365971.post-77267135242908689482008-04-24T09:24:00.000-07:002008-04-24T09:24:00.000-07:00I've been using some of these recipes and really e...I've been using some of these recipes and really enjoying them! Let's just keep them coming, eh?ShaBANGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12435939559462982820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235753667528365971.post-53553609707009045572008-04-13T22:13:00.000-07:002008-04-13T22:13:00.000-07:00This is why I never, ever ask, "Is there anything ...This is why I never, ever ask, "Is there anything I can do for you?" I try to say "What can I do for you?" Never give them a chance to say no. <BR/><BR/>One of the easiest recipes for chicken pot pie in on the Bisquick box. I put some mixed frozen veggies in to steam in the microwave (just put them in a bowl, add a few drops of water, cover it with saran wrap, and nuke for 5 minutes.) I like the California medly with broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots for this recipe. While that's steaming, chop up a chicken breast, then sautee it in some butter with a chopped onion. <BR/><BR/>Pour it all in your baking dish with your steamed (drained) veggies, then mix together a can of cream of chicken soup and some milk. Sprinkle some grated parmesan on top before you pour on the crust. I always add some pepper and garlic salt to the crust to give it some flavor. It might even be fun to take some refrigerated biscuits and pop them whole on top of this, so it's kinda like chicken and dumplings. For the whole recipe, check the back of the box of bisquick. <BR/><BR/>Good luck, Brooke!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235753667528365971.post-81656596367731494212008-03-13T06:43:00.000-07:002008-03-13T06:43:00.000-07:00At Young Women's last night, I read this blog post...At Young Women's last night, I read this blog post to the girls bc we were swapping recipes and brought the goods to taste test them. Not only am I challenging the girls to be more sincere in their service and praying to know the right kind of service people need, but to also start cooking in their homes a few times a month so they can gain the experience NOW before they leave the nest. Here are the recipes we swapped last night!<BR/><BR/>1. Sweet Corn Bread (this would go well with the Chili&Frito Casserole)<BR/><BR/>1 box Jiffy Corn Bread Mis<BR/>1/3 Cup milk<BR/>1 egg<BR/>2 Tbsp sugar<BR/><BR/>Mix all ingredients together. Pour in greased load pan. Bake @ 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean. <BR/><BR/>**For added substance:<BR/>Take 1 lb ground beef, browned, and grated cheese. Mix the cornbread per box directions. Add in browned ground beef. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake in oven till golden brown and you have a complete meal!<BR/><BR/>2. Quick Snack: Pigs in a Blanket<BR/><BR/>1pk hot dogs<BR/>1 roll (cressants)<BR/><BR/>Take hot dog and role in each cressant roll. Place in oven for 15-20 min. Ovens may vary. Preset oven for 350-375. Then take them to cut in threes. Serve with condiments. <BR/><BR/>*For added twist, you can slice a piece of cheese and cut the hot dogs in half, down middle and add the cheese PRIOR to wrapping the hot dog in a cressant roll.<BR/><BR/>3. Fruit Salsa & Chips<BR/><BR/>Salsa<BR/><BR/>2 granny apples<BR/>2 kiwi<BR/>1pt. strawberries<BR/>1 sm can mandarin oranges (drained)<BR/>2 Tbsp brown sugar<BR/>2 Tbsp Apple jelly<BR/><BR/>Peel apples, kiwi, cut off strawberry stems. Chop all fruit. Mix in sugar and jelly.<BR/><BR/>Cinnamon Flour Tortillas Chips<BR/><BR/>4 Flour tortillas<BR/>cinnamon sugar<BR/><BR/>Cut Tortillas into triangles (like pizza slices), sprinkle water to hold cinnamon & sugar on them. Bake 15 min @ 350 degrees. <BR/><BR/>4. Pizza Pups<BR/><BR/>1 can of Spam<BR/>1 LP of grated sharp cheese or any combo of cheese you like<BR/>1 can of prepared spaghetti sauce<BR/>1 can of crushed olives<BR/><BR/>Optional add ins: Green onions, green peppers, mushrooms, anything else you like on pizza<BR/><BR/>Grate spam. Mix all other ingredients together. Mix in enough sauce to not be too runny. Spread on hamburger bun for whatever kind of bread you like. Bake at 350 degrees till cheese is starting to melt or heated all the way through. <BR/><BR/>5. Blueberry Buckle<BR/><BR/>Prep time: 15 min.<BR/>Bake Time: 40 min.<BR/>Makes 9 servings<BR/><BR/>Batter:<BR/>2 C all-purpose flour<BR/>2 tsp. baking powder<BR/>1/2 tsp salt<BR/>3/4 C sugar<BR/>1/4 C butter<BR/>1 egg<BR/>1/2 C milk<BR/>2 cups blueberries<BR/><BR/>Topping:<BR/>1/2 C sugar<BR/>1/3 C all-purpose flour<BR/>1/2 tsp ground cinnamon<BR/>1/4 C butter<BR/>Whipped cream (optional)<BR/><BR/>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9x9x2 inch baking pan; set aside.<BR/><BR/>Stir together 2 C flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In medium bowl, combine 3/4 C sugar and 1/4 C butter. Beat electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Add egg/beat until fluffy. Alternately add flour mixture and egg mixture (aka: not all at the same time, dough will be too tough...half here, mix, half there, mix, etc)...beating on low speed after each addition just until combined. Batter will slightly thick. Gently fold in blueberries. Sprinkle batter in prepared pan.<BR/><BR/>For topping: In small bowl, combine 1/2 C sugar, 1/3 C flour, and cinnamon. Cut in 1/4 C butter (cut up a little bit, then mix w/a whisk or something. It's not supposed to be squishy) until mixture resembles COARSE CRUMBS. Sprinkle topping over the batter; sprinkle with additional sugar.<BR/><BR/>Bake for 40-45 minutes or until topping is golden and toothipick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm. If desired, serve with whipped cream.Joycelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702152896359938085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235753667528365971.post-37653616265433602742008-03-11T07:05:00.000-07:002008-03-11T07:05:00.000-07:00*Buying Fritos & Hormel Chili to have the Chili Ca...*Buying Fritos & Hormel Chili to have the Chili Casserole this week for dinner. :-) *<BR/><BR/>My hubby's all time fave dinner is Chicken Alfredo. So here's how you do it:<BR/><BR/>1-2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast<BR/>1 package of noodles (your pref)<BR/>1 can of alfredo sauce<BR/>1 bag frozen broccoli<BR/>1 loaf of french bread<BR/>butter<BR/>garlic powder<BR/><BR/>1. Boil broccoli on stove or cook in microwave...however the package says. Set aside.<BR/><BR/>2. Cook noodles according to package. Drain (No need to rinse). Add alfredo sauce & broccoli to hot noodles to heat it up. <BR/><BR/>3. At the SAME TIME as cooking noodles, cook chicken all the way through until no longer pink. Add a little bit of garlic to season (or whatever seasoning you want!) You can cook them as whole breasts or cut them up into bite size pieces. They cook faster if cut up into pieces. <BR/><BR/>3. Cut french load in half hoagie style. Melt 3-4 tablespoons of butter & 1 teaspooon of garlic powder for 15 seconds in microwave. Spread on top of bread. Broil @ 500 until slightly browned.<BR/><BR/>4. Serve Chicken on top noodle/broccoli/sauce with garlic bread. <BR/>-----<BR/>We had this last night. Easy to do. You can actually cook broccoli, noodles and chicken all at the same time and the dinner can be made in less than 30 minutes.Joycelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702152896359938085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235753667528365971.post-36813035559422563762008-03-03T13:42:00.000-08:002008-03-03T13:42:00.000-08:00ok so the steak ums.... TOTALLY YUM! I'm having a...ok so the steak ums.... TOTALLY YUM! I'm having a hard time which one of these to try next :) I think this was a good ideah for anyone looking for new recipes. awesome.ShaBANGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12435939559462982820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235753667528365971.post-25530753728619522862008-02-28T19:04:00.000-08:002008-02-28T19:04:00.000-08:00Any friend/relative of Kaydee is a friend of mine....Any friend/relative of Kaydee is a friend of mine.<BR/><BR/>I was a single dude for a long time. I used to make a pretty decent spaghetti.<BR/><BR/>Boil egg noodles til they're a little past done - add a little butter while it's boiling.<BR/><BR/>1 pound ground turkey (so cheap)<BR/><BR/>You can add sliced olives, mushrooms, etc to the mix. Whatever your fancy.<BR/><BR/>1 Bottle Bastillo Spaghetti sauce (flavor of your choice)<BR/><BR/>Once the spaghetti is done, throw in some shredded cheese.<BR/><BR/>Should be able to make a good week's worth of leftovers.Jason Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223962958681146990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235753667528365971.post-51946534896324483162008-02-28T17:17:00.000-08:002008-02-28T17:17:00.000-08:00That easy stroganoff sounds good. If you want a va...That easy stroganoff sounds good. If you want a variation on that for sandwiches, this is an old standard of my great-grandma's that I've been relying on lately when I need something quick, because you can cook up a lot of it and have it as leftovers at lunch:<BR/><BR/>1-2 lbs ground beef<BR/>1 can cream of mushroom soup (just the can, not made as soup)<BR/>bread of choice<BR/><BR/>Brown the ground beef. Drain. Add enough soup from the can to the hamburger to make the mixture creamy. Put on bread and serve with whatever healthy sides you choose.<BR/><BR/>It reheats well in the microwave--if it starts to get a little dry but it's still fresh, just add a little more cream of mushroom.<BR/><BR/>Makes some GREAT sandwiches!<BR/><BR/>I'll have to find my chili recipe, too--what's really great for chili is that it freezes well. Make up a big ol' pot of it, and get those Ziploc bowls that are about one serving, then freeze enough chili in each bowl for one serving. Makes a great lunch at work (add crackers or cheese or have it over a baked potato) and it's really easy for kids to warm up, yet healthy.<BR/><BR/>As far as the ward family goes, I'll just say amen to pretty much everything you said here. They failed her, big time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235753667528365971.post-36463594054162509432008-02-27T15:03:00.000-08:002008-02-27T15:03:00.000-08:00Brook,Here's another easy pasta salad to do! Quic...Brook,<BR/>Here's another easy pasta salad to do! <BR/> <BR/>Quick Shrimp Pasta Salad<BR/>1 box shell pasta<BR/>approx 2 cups mayo<BR/>approx 2 cups miracle whip<BR/>1 can of tiny shrimp<BR/>1 cup diced yellow peppers<BR/>1 cup diced orange peppers<BR/>3 hard boiled eggs<BR/>1 cup cucumbers (at the request of the person it's being made for)<BR/>2-3 tablespoons garlic salt (or more depending on your taste)<BR/>2-3 tablespoons onion salt (or more depending on your taste)<BR/><BR/>After it's cooled add about 1 1/2 to 2 cups of cheese of your choice.<BR/><BR/>Mix it all together and refrigerate....mmmm good! It'll be even better tomorrow when it's totally chilled!<BR/><BR/>You can add bacon grease 2-3 tablespoons if you choose as well... i just didn't use it in this one!<BR/><BR/>have fun and enjoy!<BR/> <BR/>Variation on this is instead of mayo and miracle whip use basalmic vinegar and olive oil and add pepperoni and black olives!Tamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814519496792303845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235753667528365971.post-85393468298207504802008-02-27T14:27:00.000-08:002008-02-27T14:27:00.000-08:00But without comfort and warmth in service, is it r...<I>But without comfort and warmth in service, is it really service at all? </I><BR/><BR/>I think that part says it all. Without the "personal touch", we're just going thru the motions. You've probably seen me post this before, but it bears repeating:<BR/><BR/>"Not what we give, but what we share;<BR/>for the gift without the giver is bare.<BR/>Who gives of himself with his alms feeds three:<BR/>himself, his hungering neighbor, and Me". <BR/><BR/>from "The Vision of Sir Launfall", by James Russell LowellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235753667528365971.post-23241799913271266082008-02-27T14:15:00.000-08:002008-02-27T14:15:00.000-08:00These are some standby classics. They're super ea...These are some standby classics. They're super easy and tummy pleasin'.<BR/><BR/>Easy Stroganoff<BR/><BR/>1/2 lb. ground turkey (or beef), browned and drained<BR/>1 - 10.5 oz can - cream of mushroom soup<BR/>1/2 can of milk<BR/>1/2 c. sour cream<BR/>1 c. peas<BR/><BR/>combine all ingredients in a pan. warm through.<BR/><BR/>we like this served over egg noodles or baked potatoes.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Chicken Pot Pie<BR/><BR/>filling:<BR/>2 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed<BR/>2 c. mixed vegetables (i use frozen)<BR/>1 - 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup<BR/>3 Tbsp. milk<BR/>2 baked potatoes, cubed (*i've also used canned new potatoes)<BR/><BR/>topping:<BR/>2 refrigerated biscuits<BR/><BR/>spread mixed vegetables on a baking sheet and put into a 350 degree oven. check them in 5 minutes. they should be tender and starting to brown. you can skip this step, but the roasting adds extra flavor to the pie.<BR/><BR/>combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. pour mixture into a 9 in round pie pan. top with torn biscuits and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. filling should be hot and bubbly. biscuits should be browned.Katzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05652949145361389729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235753667528365971.post-34610807054876576302008-02-27T13:00:00.000-08:002008-02-27T13:00:00.000-08:00Brook I'm going to be posting some recipes for you...Brook I'm going to be posting some recipes for you that I gave to my sisters when my mom passed away 12 years ago. They were 14 and 17 years old and these recipes are yummy and not too difficult! If you do have any difficulty with them you can ALWAYS give me a call. Kaydee has my phone number I can talk you through it! <BR/><BR/>Chili and Fritos Casserole<BR/>2 cans of Hormel Chili (or use your favorite chili) <BR/>1 bag of Fritos<BR/>2 cups of shredded cheese<BR/><BR/>Open the chili and put it in about a 2 quart microwave bowl add 1 cup of fritos and 1 cup of cheese to the chili and stir Microwave for about 6 minutes or until the cheese is melted into the chili. <BR/><BR/>Remove from the microwave, place more fritos on a plate, pour the chili mixture over it and top with desired amount of cheese and even sour cream if you like. <BR/><BR/>p.s. My kids LOVE this cuz they can assemble it themselves! <BR/><BR/>Salisbury Steak Dinner<BR/>2-3 1/4 lb hamburger patties <BR/>2 cups of your favorite gravy (I love the gravy that comes in a mix that you can just add water to and poof instant gravy.<BR/><BR/>Brown the hamburger patties in a frying pan and add your favorite seasonings until they are to your liking. Rare, med rare, well done etc. Place them in a casserole dish and drown them in the gravy. Cook in the oven on 350 degrees for about 20-30 minutes until the gravy has had time to soak into the meat.<BR/><BR/>Remove from oven<BR/>Place on plate and cover with gravy from the dish, serve with Rice and your favorite Veggie.<BR/><BR/>I did this one last night for 12 kids ages 11 to 16 months and there wasn't ONE leftover at all! <BR/><BR/>Twisted Ham and Cheese Sandwiches<BR/>4 slices of bread<BR/>Butter<BR/>Ham <BR/>Favorite Cheese<BR/>Tomatoes<BR/><BR/>Prepare bread as you would for grilled cheese sandwiches, butter one side of each piece of bread and place the buttered sides together<BR/>Place a slice of ham, your favorite cheese and a tomatoe on the bread. <BR/><BR/>Place in pan buttered side down and place other slice of bread on top of sandwich buttered side up. Grill until cheese is melted but not to long to burn the bread. <BR/><BR/>Makes a yummy grilled ham and cheese and tomatoe sandwich<BR/><BR/>Serve with a fresh salad and side of chips.Tamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814519496792303845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235753667528365971.post-37070281337105473582008-02-27T07:43:00.000-08:002008-02-27T07:43:00.000-08:00This pregnancy I have craved this the most. I act...This pregnancy I have craved this the most. I actually just had this for lunch yesterday! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Easy and very few ingredients!<BR/><BR/>Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches<BR/><BR/>1 pkg (7) sliced steaks (I buy the brand Steak-Umm)OR 1 pound beef round steak, cut into strips<BR/>1 pkg (8)Hoagie Rolls<BR/>1 Large onion, sliced<BR/>1/4 tsp garlic powder<BR/>1 1/2 Tbsp butter<BR/>2 Cups shredded Mozzarella cheese<BR/><BR/>1. Preheat oven to broil @ 500degrees. Butter both sides of hoagie with butter and broil until slightly browned or preferred crispiness. I usually put a 3 minute timer on it to make sure I don't burn them. Broiling cooks fast!<BR/><BR/>2. Grill your sliced onions in the butter and garlic powder on a grill @ 350 degrees until cooked tender and slightly browned. Set aside in bowl. (Sometimes I find 350 to be too hot. If spattering occurs, turn down to 300)<BR/><BR/>3. Add Steak-umm/beef steak slices to grill and cook about 1 minute. Turn over and slice up into strips. Top with 1-2 spoonfuls of onions and cheese until cheese is melted. Steak-umm should have no pink showing and should be brown on both sides.<BR/><BR/>4. Scoop onto hoagie and enjoy!<BR/><BR/>**My sister likes to spread a mayo garlic spread on the buns to add flavor. Just mix 1 Cup of mayo with 2 cloves garlic, minced to make the spread. Yummy!<BR/><BR/>A site I frequent for recipe ideas is www.allrecipes.com. The mayo/garlic recipe is found here:http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Philly-Cheesesteak-Sandwich-with-Garlic-Mayo/Detail.aspxJoycelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12702152896359938085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8235753667528365971.post-49996225294876606552008-02-26T22:10:00.000-08:002008-02-26T22:10:00.000-08:00It's awesome AND....If you don't like this soup, I...It's awesome AND....<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>If you don't like this soup, I'll send you a can of your favorite campbell's!<BR/><BR/>Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup<BR/><BR/>Prep Time:5 <BR/>MinutesCook Time:20 Minutes<BR/>Ready In:25 Minutes <BR/>Servings:8 <BR/><BR/>INGREDIENTS:<BR/>4 cups chicken broth<BR/>2 cups water<BR/>2-4 cooked, boneless chicken breast halves, shredded<BR/>1 (4.5 ounce) package quick cooking long grain and wild rice with seasoning packet<BR/>1/2 teaspoon salt<BR/>1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper<BR/>3/4 cup all-purpose flour<BR/>1/2 cup butter<BR/>2 cups heavy cream ( half and half is PLENTY heavy enough)<BR/><BR/>DIRECTIONS:<BR/>1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth, water and chicken. Bring just to boiling, then stir in rice, reserving seasoning packet. Cover and remove from heat.<BR/>2. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and flour. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in contents of seasoning packet until mixture is bubbly. Reduce heat to low, then stir in flour mixture by tablespoons, to form a roux. Whisk in cream, a little at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth. Cook until thickened, 5 minutes.<BR/><BR/>3. Stir cream mixture into broth and rice. Cook over medium heat until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.<BR/><BR/>PUT IT IN A BREAD BOWL.... I DARE YA!<BR/><BR/><BR/>After you try it, holla back and let me know how fabulous I am for sharingShaBANGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12435939559462982820noreply@blogger.com