Sticky Buns: King Arthur Flour
I've not tried them but they look OH so good.
September 14, 2008
September 11, 2008
Mrs.Victor Millers Pickles
Vegetables:
Cauliflower, cut into florets
small cucumbers (or pickles)
baby carrots
canned kidney beans (rinsed)
whole small okra (optional)
green beans (optional)
small white pearl onions, or white onions cut into eighths
Blanch all vegetables a few minutes in boiling water. Carrots will need a little more time than the other vegetables. Do NOT blanch kidney beans or pickles if you aren't using fresh.
Pack into jars, and fill to the top with brine. Put on lids and place in a water bath to seal. Let come to a boil and boil for 10-15 minutes. Put a lid on the pot and turn off heat and let set until cool. The vegetables should be a crispy not soggy, but not undercooked. I know I know... it just takes time and practice with this one. Let set for a few weeks to get pickled tasting :)
Her kids eat this after school with cheese and crackers. She make this year round as she can't keep enough of it in stock for the kiddos. You really just have to wing this one... there is no set amounts on the veggies.
Brine:
7 c. sugar
3c. white vinegar
1/2 c. salt
2 qts water
Bring to a boil and pour over veggies while boiling hot.
Cauliflower, cut into florets
small cucumbers (or pickles)
baby carrots
canned kidney beans (rinsed)
whole small okra (optional)
green beans (optional)
small white pearl onions, or white onions cut into eighths
Blanch all vegetables a few minutes in boiling water. Carrots will need a little more time than the other vegetables. Do NOT blanch kidney beans or pickles if you aren't using fresh.
Pack into jars, and fill to the top with brine. Put on lids and place in a water bath to seal. Let come to a boil and boil for 10-15 minutes. Put a lid on the pot and turn off heat and let set until cool. The vegetables should be a crispy not soggy, but not undercooked. I know I know... it just takes time and practice with this one. Let set for a few weeks to get pickled tasting :)
Her kids eat this after school with cheese and crackers. She make this year round as she can't keep enough of it in stock for the kiddos. You really just have to wing this one... there is no set amounts on the veggies.
Brine:
7 c. sugar
3c. white vinegar
1/2 c. salt
2 qts water
Bring to a boil and pour over veggies while boiling hot.
September 8, 2008
Amy's Favorite Cocoa Mix
Amy's Favorite Cocoa Mix
This is the only cocoa mix I make anymore- it is perfect. It would make a wonderful holiday gift too!
4 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup non-dairy coffee creamer
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate fudge pudding (I just use the Aldi chocolate pudding mix)
1. Place all ingredients in large bowl.
2. Stir together with a wire whisk.
3. Place mix in a sifter and sift to make a really fine powder.
4. This really make sure everything is really combined.
5. Store in a sealed container.
6. Add 1/2 cup of mix to an 8oz.mug filled with water (If you don't like a rich cup of cocoa, stick to 1/4 cup of the mix)
This is the only cocoa mix I make anymore- it is perfect. It would make a wonderful holiday gift too!
4 cups nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup non-dairy coffee creamer
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (4 ounce) package instant chocolate fudge pudding (I just use the Aldi chocolate pudding mix)
1. Place all ingredients in large bowl.
2. Stir together with a wire whisk.
3. Place mix in a sifter and sift to make a really fine powder.
4. This really make sure everything is really combined.
5. Store in a sealed container.
6. Add 1/2 cup of mix to an 8oz.mug filled with water (If you don't like a rich cup of cocoa, stick to 1/4 cup of the mix)
Fettuccine with Steak and Zucchini
Fettuccine with Steak and Zucchini
Prep: 10 min, Cook: 15 min.
* 1 lb. fettuccine or other pasta
* 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
* 2 Tbs. olive oil
* 3/4 lb. onions, thinly sliced
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 3/4 lb. zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
* 1 tsp. basil, or 1/3 cup fresh, chopped
* 1 lb. round steaks or top sirloin, thinly sliced across the grain
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Returnpasta to saucepan. Toss with butter and keep warm. Heat oil in a heavynonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté onions 2-3 minutes,stirring frequently. Add garlic and zucchini and continue to sautéanother 4-5 minutes or until zucchini softens. Stir in basil, and saltand pepper to taste. Transfer vegetables to a platter and keep warm.Add steak slices to skillet and sauté 5 minutes, stirring frequently,or until meat is just cooked throughout. Combine vegetables, meat andpasta in a serving bowl. Serve with Parmesan.
Prep: 10 min, Cook: 15 min.
* 1 lb. fettuccine or other pasta
* 1 Tbs. unsalted butter
* 2 Tbs. olive oil
* 3/4 lb. onions, thinly sliced
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 3/4 lb. zucchini, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
* 1 tsp. basil, or 1/3 cup fresh, chopped
* 1 lb. round steaks or top sirloin, thinly sliced across the grain
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cook fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain. Returnpasta to saucepan. Toss with butter and keep warm. Heat oil in a heavynonstick skillet over medium high heat. Sauté onions 2-3 minutes,stirring frequently. Add garlic and zucchini and continue to sautéanother 4-5 minutes or until zucchini softens. Stir in basil, and saltand pepper to taste. Transfer vegetables to a platter and keep warm.Add steak slices to skillet and sauté 5 minutes, stirring frequently,or until meat is just cooked throughout. Combine vegetables, meat andpasta in a serving bowl. Serve with Parmesan.
Hot Drink Mixes
Hot Chocolate Mix
1 6-oz. can of Nestles Quick
1 8-qt. size box of Carnation non-fat dry milk
1 10- or 11-oz. jar of dry coffee creamer
1 cup powdered sugar
Mix the above ingredients together and store in a labeled container. To make one mug of cocoa, place 4 rounded Tablespoons of the mix into a large mug. Add 1 cup of boiling water and stir well to dissolve. Top with marshmallows or whipped cream if desired.Makes 100 1-cup servings
Rich Cocoa
1 cup milk powder
1 cup powdered coffee creamer
1 cup sugar
½ cup baking cocoa powder
Mix well and store in a labeled container. To make cocoa, use about 1 tablespoon mix per 1/4 cup steaming hot water added, or up to 5 tablespoons per regularmug.
Variations:
* Peppermint-- add 8 crushed peppermint Lifesavers to a batch of mix
* Vanilla-- add 5 teaspoons vanilla powder to a batch of mix
* Cinnamon-- add 4 teaspoons cinnamon to a batch of mix
Austrian Mocha Expresso
1/2 cup of instant coffee
2-1/2 cups nonfat dry milk
1/2 cup of sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa powder
Mix well and store in a labeled container. To serve, add two teaspoons or more to taste to a cup of steaming hot water. This blend is so delicious and smooth that people linger over it for hours. It's especially relaxing and refreshing, and so satisfying.
Italian Cafe Orange Cappuccino
1 cup of instant coffee
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups nonfat dry milk
1 teaspoon dry grated orange peel
Mix well and store in a labeled container. To serve, add two teaspoons or more to taste to a cup of steaming hot water. Unique blended orange flavor and coffee tastes like the coffee from the country it represents. It's so different, it's great!
Cafe Vienna
1 cup instant coffee
1-1/3 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups nonfat dry milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
Mix well and store in a labeled container. To serve, add two teaspoons or more to taste to a cup of steaming hot water. In Vienna, they drink this enticing coffee that makes for interesting conversation. The cinnamon is so delicious.... you will love it!
1 6-oz. can of Nestles Quick
1 8-qt. size box of Carnation non-fat dry milk
1 10- or 11-oz. jar of dry coffee creamer
1 cup powdered sugar
Mix the above ingredients together and store in a labeled container. To make one mug of cocoa, place 4 rounded Tablespoons of the mix into a large mug. Add 1 cup of boiling water and stir well to dissolve. Top with marshmallows or whipped cream if desired.Makes 100 1-cup servings
Rich Cocoa
1 cup milk powder
1 cup powdered coffee creamer
1 cup sugar
½ cup baking cocoa powder
Mix well and store in a labeled container. To make cocoa, use about 1 tablespoon mix per 1/4 cup steaming hot water added, or up to 5 tablespoons per regularmug.
Variations:
* Peppermint-- add 8 crushed peppermint Lifesavers to a batch of mix
* Vanilla-- add 5 teaspoons vanilla powder to a batch of mix
* Cinnamon-- add 4 teaspoons cinnamon to a batch of mix
Austrian Mocha Expresso
1/2 cup of instant coffee
2-1/2 cups nonfat dry milk
1/2 cup of sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa powder
Mix well and store in a labeled container. To serve, add two teaspoons or more to taste to a cup of steaming hot water. This blend is so delicious and smooth that people linger over it for hours. It's especially relaxing and refreshing, and so satisfying.
Italian Cafe Orange Cappuccino
1 cup of instant coffee
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups nonfat dry milk
1 teaspoon dry grated orange peel
Mix well and store in a labeled container. To serve, add two teaspoons or more to taste to a cup of steaming hot water. Unique blended orange flavor and coffee tastes like the coffee from the country it represents. It's so different, it's great!
Cafe Vienna
1 cup instant coffee
1-1/3 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups nonfat dry milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
Mix well and store in a labeled container. To serve, add two teaspoons or more to taste to a cup of steaming hot water. In Vienna, they drink this enticing coffee that makes for interesting conversation. The cinnamon is so delicious.... you will love it!
Five Cheeses and Macaroni
Five Cheeses and Macaroni
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp dry mustard, optional
2 cups (8 oz) sharp cheddar, shredded
1/2 cup colby, shredded
1/2 cup monterey jack, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan, shredded
1/2 cup cottage cheese
2 cups macaroni
Cook macaroni al dente and set aside.Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour. Cook,stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add mustard after flour, if using.Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly. As milk is starting tothicken, add cottage cheese. Continue cooking and stirring untilthickened. Add all the rest of the cheeses, stirring until melted.
Put macaroni in slow cooker and pour cheese mix in; mix well.
Cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours.
Baked directions:Reserve about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of a mix of all the cheeses, exceptcottage cheese. Put macaroni in large bowl (3-1/2 qt), pour cheesesauce in; mix well.Pour into 2-1/2 qt greased casserole.Sprinkle reserved cheese on top.Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes.
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1/2 tsp dry mustard, optional
2 cups (8 oz) sharp cheddar, shredded
1/2 cup colby, shredded
1/2 cup monterey jack, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan, shredded
1/2 cup cottage cheese
2 cups macaroni
Cook macaroni al dente and set aside.Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour. Cook,stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add mustard after flour, if using.Gradually add milk; cook, stirring constantly. As milk is starting tothicken, add cottage cheese. Continue cooking and stirring untilthickened. Add all the rest of the cheeses, stirring until melted.
Put macaroni in slow cooker and pour cheese mix in; mix well.
Cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours.
Baked directions:Reserve about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of a mix of all the cheeses, exceptcottage cheese. Put macaroni in large bowl (3-1/2 qt), pour cheesesauce in; mix well.Pour into 2-1/2 qt greased casserole.Sprinkle reserved cheese on top.Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes.
Crockpot German Potato Salad
Crockpot German Potato Salad
4 to 6 cups sliced potatoes, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
1/2 c. onions, chopped
1/2 c. celery sliced
1/4 c. green peppers, diced
1/4 c. vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 c. oil
Chopped parsley
Sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
sugar, optional
Combine all ingredients except parsley and bacon.Add salt and pepper to taste.Stir and cook for 5 to 7 hours in crockpot.Garnish with bacon and parsley.
4 to 6 cups sliced potatoes, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
1/2 c. onions, chopped
1/2 c. celery sliced
1/4 c. green peppers, diced
1/4 c. vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 c. oil
Chopped parsley
Sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
sugar, optional
Combine all ingredients except parsley and bacon.Add salt and pepper to taste.Stir and cook for 5 to 7 hours in crockpot.Garnish with bacon and parsley.
Crockpot Creamy Ranch Potatoes
Crockpot Creamy Ranch Potatoes
2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 envelope buttermilk ranch dry salad dressing mix
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed cream of potato soup
Place potatoes in crockpot.In a small bowl combine cream cheese and salad dressing mix. Stir insoup. Add to potatoes.Cover; cook on low 7 to 9 hours. Stir to blend before serving.
2 pounds small red potatoes, quartered
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 envelope buttermilk ranch dry salad dressing mix
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can condensed cream of potato soup
Place potatoes in crockpot.In a small bowl combine cream cheese and salad dressing mix. Stir insoup. Add to potatoes.Cover; cook on low 7 to 9 hours. Stir to blend before serving.
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