tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20381217472746037702024-02-07T12:34:00.170-06:00Mollie's KitchenLive to Eat, Eat to Live.....either way I LOVE TO COOK!!!Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-37617813723204421742011-02-09T15:01:00.000-06:002011-02-09T15:01:00.266-06:00Baked Tilapia<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwbCVBACrRcKzDk5fSPAc35XeYsp6WL4u3Pw7w6oItEXA4gHxVHTrAyGbh-UST-skd-df_f1PvOZOqw4RJ3A8VgLqiJ8A1Xd7xoO5kKZqNLyaG_tviSImuUMbZCIgvg3j4xIou_4mmMjKF/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454519824326185634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwbCVBACrRcKzDk5fSPAc35XeYsp6WL4u3Pw7w6oItEXA4gHxVHTrAyGbh-UST-skd-df_f1PvOZOqw4RJ3A8VgLqiJ8A1Xd7xoO5kKZqNLyaG_tviSImuUMbZCIgvg3j4xIou_4mmMjKF/s320/005.JPG" /></a> We have enjoyed eating healthier and this meal is well on the way for a healthy lifestyle!!<br /><br />I prefer fresh Tilapia unfortunately it is not always in season- or the price I would like to pay. I do buy it in the frozen section pre-packaged. They come in individually wrapped fillets.<br /><br />You can bake or grill how ever you prefer. I simple take the Fillet out of the package and place in the pan- season both sides with my own homemade seasoning and fresh black pepper. I then squeeze fresh lemon or sprinkle a little lemon juice over the top of fillet.<br /><br />Then bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes turning the fillet once. Fish will crumble apart when it is done. Testing it with a fork to see if it is done by simply cutting it will work. Fish will be a nice brown color like picture above.<br /><br />If you are grilling the fish you can use and indoor grill pan. I season it the same and then place it in pan- flipping it every 5 minutes until nice and brown and done.<br /><br />They also sell Salmon the same way- another great fish to try!!! One of our favorites too!!<br /><br />*5 Trips back to the kitchen.Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-14508540758136718902011-02-08T14:58:00.001-06:002011-02-08T22:24:37.442-06:00Mashed Sweet PotatoeWe love some Sweet Potato in our house. This is one of my favorite sides to fix and EAT!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVh4NjVGwwh4jOrxxZbIn4HNLcxlSVrpRIK9ddoiqTkEtg_ep7Apg28XrL3iJsGXCo7TebiZ_MSVJVApcgcf2frklfpfAGL-uBEPb33hSkY8qVjJkpOlKiYQ6eIQPbo3JcyP40Bv4mXWpl/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454519357836020898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVh4NjVGwwh4jOrxxZbIn4HNLcxlSVrpRIK9ddoiqTkEtg_ep7Apg28XrL3iJsGXCo7TebiZ_MSVJVApcgcf2frklfpfAGL-uBEPb33hSkY8qVjJkpOlKiYQ6eIQPbo3JcyP40Bv4mXWpl/s320/004.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Sweet Potatoes are very healthy for you......and Very easy!<br /><br />3 large sweet potatoes<br />2 tsp ground Cinnamon<br />butter<br />2 TBSP brown sugar<br />1/4 cup of pet milk<br /><br />Wash, peel and cut your potatoes into cubes. Then place in pot- fill with water to top of potatoes. Place pot on High and allow to come to a rolling boil. Boil until potatoes are tender. {to check- stick a knife into potato and if it is tender or falls apart- it is done}<br />Drain water. Mash potatoes with potato masher or using electric beater. Add milk, butter, Cinnamon and sugar and mix again. Mix well and if needed add more to taste.<br />You can add marshmallows also to hot potatoes for a topping. Of course Sweet potatoes are much healthier than white- but adding extra sugar takes away from the healthy factor.<br /><br />*5 trips back to the kitchenMolliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-51009316467190960162010-12-15T12:56:00.004-06:002010-12-15T13:09:43.557-06:00Good Seasoned RoastLarge Beef Roast<br />season salt<br />black pepper<br />minced garlic<br />Worcester sauce<br />beef bouillon granules (spoon full or two)<br />1 package of onion soup mix<br />*optional* fresh pealed Potatoes and carrots<br /><br />Pre- heat oven to 350*<br /><br />Rub roast with season salt & pepper. Then I like to turn a skillet on high and sear both sides of the Roast, just for a minute or too. If I don't have time to do that- I just rub the seasoning in and put it in the pot. Either way- it is good. Place the Roast in Large Roasting pot- then add minced garlic, a tablespoon of Worcester sauce, and bouillon granules. Peal some potatoes and carrots add to the pot and then sprinkle the onion soup mix. Fill water to the top of Roast- you can use beef broth if available.<br /><br />Cook for 4-5 hours until tender.<br /><br />Perfect for Sunday lunch.<br /><br />Left over roast- cut up and add BBQ (barbecue) sauce the next day for sandwiches.<br /><br />*If you choose you can cook in a crock pot all day for 6 hours on High or 12 hours on Low.*<br /><br />*5 trips back to the kitchen*Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-62016107949105582722010-11-21T21:06:00.004-06:002010-11-21T21:31:09.258-06:00Paula Deen's Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAlVHF9jqm_NNjTIWfHW1Ze6nAVJrQc6nCBO-1mY51M7d8Qgi4wtdYVfGiCNnAxrTlof-f53eGpiL6ZCceHGfst9ycvIcqZUz6uPwbx28Y_RTyQgSumO6vs1Y9sCMsIHPznFhtehUeR4f/s1600/151079_1735764238762_1378264522_31921251_3803691_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542206240561606962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAlVHF9jqm_NNjTIWfHW1Ze6nAVJrQc6nCBO-1mY51M7d8Qgi4wtdYVfGiCNnAxrTlof-f53eGpiL6ZCceHGfst9ycvIcqZUz6uPwbx28Y_RTyQgSumO6vs1Y9sCMsIHPznFhtehUeR4f/s320/151079_1735764238762_1378264522_31921251_3803691_n.jpg" /></a> I made this for our annual Thanksgiving Meal at church- GREAT alternative to Pumpkin pie!!<br /><br />Two 14- ounce packages gingerbread mix. (ok- I cheated I bought some gingerbread cookies from our local Bake Shop that has OUT OF THIS WORLD gingerbread men!!!)<br />One 5.1 ounce package cook- and serve vanilla pudding ( I used French Vanilla)<br />One 30 ounce can pumpkin pie filling<br />1/2 cup packed brown sugar<br />1/3 teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon ( I used cinnamon )<br />One 12 ounce carton Cool Whip<br />1/2 cup gingersnaps (optional) ( I forgot!)<br /><br />Bake the gingerbread according to the package directions; cool completely. Meanwhile prepare the pudding and set aside to cool. Stir pumpkin pie filling, sugar, and cinnamon into the pudding.<br /><br />Crumble one batch of gingerbread into the bottom of a <a href="http://www.pamperedchef.com/our_products/catalog/product.jsp?productId=15648&categoryCode=ET">large, pretty bowl</a>. Pour 1/2 the pudding mixture over the gingerbread, then add a layer of cool whip. Repeat with the remaining gingerbread, pudding, and cool whip. Sprinkle the top with crushed gingersnaps if desired. I sprinkled mine with fresh grated cinnamon. Refrigerate overnight. Can be layered in a punch bowl. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.pauladeen.com/index.php/recipes/view/pumpkin_gingerbread_trifle/">Here is a link to see what Paula's looked like</a>......well mine may not have looked that good- but MAN it tasted AWESOME!!! Not to mention the bowl that I used from Pampered Chef was either FREE or major discount- from my last party!!!<br /><br />*5 trips back to the kitchen!!Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-7075432660055710652010-03-16T21:10:00.000-05:002010-03-16T21:19:35.401-05:00Baked Pork Chops<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO7WTjFEkgnAAOPhWqAVQBwERDbF3awuOGelaJ2Zl15ltANgXFuknLKbd17XxTlIH_sT3Ok8QQONzCKEFOFa5CYgduhLD9iDV2Lz5fjcObZzkMX_104XkpUIxQT_Qr-MZz4Dqdy2W2KGTg/s1600-h/003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447579727930453506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO7WTjFEkgnAAOPhWqAVQBwERDbF3awuOGelaJ2Zl15ltANgXFuknLKbd17XxTlIH_sT3Ok8QQONzCKEFOFa5CYgduhLD9iDV2Lz5fjcObZzkMX_104XkpUIxQT_Qr-MZz4Dqdy2W2KGTg/s400/003.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>My husband is a HUGE fan of Pork Chops.....although now that we are eating healthier. I have been baking them instead of FRYING!! Here is how I do it.</div><div></div><div></div><br /><div>4-5 pork chops (variety of cuts & styles...we like the bone in Loin chop)</div><br /><div>1 package of Hidden Valley Ranch Package</div><br /><div>2 cups of plain bread crumbs (they are on the baking isle with flour & sugar- for years I had no clue you could buy them already made.....I would toast bread & crumble! HA!)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Mix Ranch mix & bread crumbs together in a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Ziploc</span> bag. Place pork chops one at a time in the bag and shake.....(yes this is shake & bake- my style)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Then place eat pork chop in 11x14 pan. Once all pork chop are coated and place in pan. Bake on 350* for 30 minutes- covered with foil. Then remove foil and bake for 10-15 minutes more.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>*Rating....5 trips back to the kitchen*</div>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-73360150826331565032010-03-15T09:08:00.000-05:002010-03-15T09:08:00.332-05:00String Veggies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-hck_9XwO8cNN8cAGBfJUxqmc3v4BWgUtOckJEXPDcydaZKjLzscTWYLDvLdRJCcNtwmx7flHdPL82Ck8lBAwF1dLMY0XoGHZBij4Ya0IBgnBEwdOGSg9baWnu3j6zz26ptOkQQWky540/s1600-h/001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447579285079214642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-hck_9XwO8cNN8cAGBfJUxqmc3v4BWgUtOckJEXPDcydaZKjLzscTWYLDvLdRJCcNtwmx7flHdPL82Ck8lBAwF1dLMY0XoGHZBij4Ya0IBgnBEwdOGSg9baWnu3j6zz26ptOkQQWky540/s400/001.JPG" /></a><br />The other day I ordered a grilled chicken breast at a restaurant. On the side it came with veggies. They were very thin sliced and just a different way to cook such great tasting veggies. <br /><br />I have been looking for a different way to cook squash & zucchini.....since we love the veggies- I seem to cook them a lot. Just looking for different ways. At first I used my grater....then I thought they were too thin- so I cut them up very thin.<br /><br />Here is what I did.<br /><br /><br />2 yellow squash<br />2 zucchini<br />3 carrots<br />1 plastic bag (Ziploc)<br />1 TBSP Extra virgin olive oil<br />1 TBSP your favorite season salt<br /><br />Cut all veggies up as you would homemade french fries. In long strips about 1/4 inch thick and 3-4 inches long.<br /><br />Place all veggies in a plastic bag and then add oil & season salt. Seal bag well- and shake well, coating all veggies with salt & oil.<br /><br />Remove from bag and place in a 13x9 pan and bake until veggies are tender- or you liking. I baked mine for 30 minutes.<br /><br />*Rating...4 trips back to the kitchen*Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-66849093711673046972010-03-14T15:01:00.003-05:002010-03-14T21:58:51.545-05:00Beef Lombardi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGCuFiLwDjiW5kU-vzLaQwTALo2I2Jf7HTNF-3potpJORwoL_HwgfQlQWm1tfIFVg27A2PTYDEfY7t7GH5LlTs_tu_VPsRsd8l8TrEhGzqzhpUlvHFvRVVUuoJA6x6JhPQ561eAULn6CQU/s1600-h/March+2010+146.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448582774257857234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGCuFiLwDjiW5kU-vzLaQwTALo2I2Jf7HTNF-3potpJORwoL_HwgfQlQWm1tfIFVg27A2PTYDEfY7t7GH5LlTs_tu_VPsRsd8l8TrEhGzqzhpUlvHFvRVVUuoJA6x6JhPQ561eAULn6CQU/s400/March+2010+146.JPG" /></a><br />I attended a ladies luncheon at a church here in town. My friend Crystal and I begged for the recipe.....of lasagna we thought?? My friend Debbie C gave us this recipe....it is WONDERFUL!!<br /><br />You can make it spicy or not as spicy how ever you like the taste. I have modified it a little from the original recipe to make it easier.<br /><br /><br /><br />1 lb. of ground beef<br />1- 14 ounce can chopped tomatoes<br />1-10 ounce can of Rotel tomatoes (for not as spicy use Italian seasoned diced tomatoes)<br />2 tsp sugar<br />2 tsp salt<br />1 tsp pepper<br />1 6 ounce can tomato paste<br />1 tsp Italian seasoning<br />1- 6 ounce package of medium egg noodles<br />6 green onions- chopped<br />1 cup sour cream<br />1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese<br />1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese<br />1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese<br /><br />Pre-heat oven to 350*.<br />Brown beef, and drain. Add Italian seasoning, chopped tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper & tomato paste.<br />Cook noodles according to package directions.<br />Stir together cooked noodles, chopped green onion and sour cream and pour into large greased 13x9 pan.<br />Top with beef mixture and sprinkle evenly with cheeses.<br />Bake at 350* for 30 minutes.<br /><br />Serve with fresh salad & french bread.<br /><br />*Rating...5 trips back to the kitchen*Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-24721190147883299532010-03-13T14:13:00.000-06:002010-03-13T14:13:00.343-06:00Paula Deen's Volcano CakeThis CAKE is WONDERFUL!!! I mean it...it is pretty simple too- worth it once you take a bite!!<br /><br />1 cup of shredded coconut<br />1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans<br />1 package of German Chocolate Cake mix (and all ingredients to mix)<br />10 bite size Almond Joy candy bars- chopped<br />1- 8 ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature<br />1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter at room temperature<br />2 cups of confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)<br /><br />Pre-heat oven to 350*<br />Spray 13x9x2 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray<br /><br />Mix coconut and nuts and spread them evenly in pan. Prepare cake mix as directed on the box. Stir in the chopped candy bars. Pour the batter over the coconut & nuts. Combine the cream cheese, butter, and sugar. Randomly drop tablespoons of this on top of the batter; do not spread them. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until sides of cake pull away from the pan.<br /><br />This cake is wonderful to serve warm or cool with a dollop of whipped cream.<br /><br />*Rating...5 trips back to the kitchen*Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-56729521308772814402010-03-12T14:08:00.004-06:002010-03-12T14:13:17.328-06:00Paula Deen's Corn CasseroleThis is great for any occasion. Easter get-together's coming up.....I wanted to share!!<br /><br />1- 15 1/4 ounce can of whole kernel corn, drained<br /><br />1- 14 1/4 can cream style corn<br /><br />1- 8 ounce package of Jiffy Corn muffin mix<br /><br />1 cup of sour cream<br /><br />1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter<br /><br />In a large bowl stir together the two cans of corn, muffin mix, sour cream, and butter.<br />Pour into a greased casserole.<br />Bake at 350* for 45-60 minutes- or until golden brown<br /><br />*Rating...5 trips back to the kitchen*Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-65051516926600142812010-03-01T06:27:00.000-06:002010-03-01T16:03:38.386-06:00Birthday Cakes- Almond cream cheese Pound Cake<div>I started the tradition when T was 1.....then and there I realized this is a mistake!! I made T's first birthday cake homemade, with homemade butter cream icing & fondant. It took me 4 hours just to decorate it!! I made 3 cakes the few weeks prior to to TEST and see what it would be like. Glad I did- because the bakery would have gotten a 911 call from ME!! <em><span style="font-size:85%;">Not until about a year later did I notice I put all that time and effort into decorating the Cake & making it look just right.....that I miss spelled BIRTHDAY!!! I realized it when I was looking at this picture in an album one day!! Funny, no one told me that day.....I would have corrected it and it would have sent me off the deep end probably. Planning and having my kids birthday parties is FUN- and after not having kids for so long- then having two back to back.....it is a lot of FUN to celebrate their birthdays....I try to ALL out!!! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443788681127970738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJK6PYk5dzTevWbXoR5InFJX77arjqeCPMpjvPumlNsyocTz3QhiAJeBlnxDJ3Svujp9KnYC0pPBaRc55yT49SKTQu34UHnM3DcZy5UuPnQ3P85LiSkNnzQuEvTUTX0boNa_46LNFv0uSO/s400/Blog_pics_001.JPG" border="0" /></span></em><br /><div><div><div><div>Here is C and his cake. I made his simpler and in the shape of a 1! I went to my <a href="http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home">local craft store</a> and bought all the cake decor, stencils, ready made fondant, and flavoring. I used a deep pan 11x19 I think and then carved and cut and place in different ways to make the shape right. Then used lots of ICING to cover it all up before placing the fondant on top. The fondant will show each and every mistake. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443789245012502130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1hgzQcb8ijrh33ywuyFCwfdMnF7MJAIjGfTCy6R7ZBTLXYjuhXEo9c69Uo4wJzxalBxfGxxRfaR-ZRG4N1Eg4YgVj1hGN5fiIGwS4Y9amlBXaeXa-u0p6oyXrJQUMXY477pgcdpLb77Wd/s400/Clay's_1st_Birthday_029.jpg" border="0" /><br />I then just made the cakes from the pans I had. I did however making birthday hat for T's made it out of <a href="http://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=211&words=Batter">this bowl</a>. Then I just carved and cut until it was just right. I used round cake pans for his face. </div></div><br /><br /><div>The cake that I make for both cakes......My friend Denise opened my eyes to this <a href="http://www.cakemixdoctor.com/about/buy_the_book/">cookbook</a>- and I have slept with it close to my side ever since!! This cookbook has taught me many many tricks and told me a lot about cakes I had no clue about!! Any time I make a cake....I pull this book out- a box of cake mix & add other things....then people will say "WOW this cake it great!!" Only my little secret that is came from a BOX!!!<br /><br />Here it the recipe that I made for both cakes.<br /><br />Almond Cream Cheese Pound Cake<br /><br />Vegetable oil for spraying mist in pan ( I uses olive oil in a can)<br />flour for dusting the pan<br />1 package (18.5 oz)of Butter recipe Golden Cake mix<br />1 package (8 oz) of cream cheese at room temperature<br />4 large eggs<br />1/2 cup of water<br />1/2 cup of sugar<br />1/2 cup of oil ( I use canola)<br />1 tsp pure vanilla extract<br />1 tsp pure almond extract<br /><br />Preheat oven to 350*<br />Spray pan lightly then dust with flour- set the pan aside.<br />I use any pan.....round, square tube. The recipe calls for tube- because it is a pound cake.<br /><br />Place the cake mix, cream cheese, eggs, water, sugar, oil vanilla, and almond extract in a large mixing bowl. Blend with electric mixer on low for 1 minute. Stop machine and scrap down sides then increase mixer to medium for 2 minutes. Stop and scrape down sides as needed.<br />The batter should look well blended.<br />Pour batter into the prepared pan. smoothing with a rubber spatula.<br />Place pan in the oven, Bake for 30-45 minutes<br />Bake until lightly golden brown and springs back- when lightly pressed with your finger.<br /><br />Remove cake from oven then place on a wire cooling rack for 20 minutes. Run a knife along the edge and invert to rack.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_TcP8Kqs-U6TG7yIvpvExesybBAC5fvlP52ModLPk3NahqPsw18y_ic816R6dKzNxFeR9j9cWtk7OC06KsdgJC79VuoDGZAXzId5RVLelqWU0mJtdxRwFLZpMCBH9jpP_EIEF-01pAd0R/s1600-h/Clay's+1st+Birthday+028.jpg"></a>*Rating...5 trips back to the kitchen*<br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-88802902779368031902010-02-23T06:26:00.000-06:002010-02-23T06:26:00.120-06:00Hamburger, Fries & Beans<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbf5GX3jqWx6hFVcSNS0Lzss1QuA8zo3SL-IQM3E-kGqvzoaHFSaiSa8lL8AqOmsOEqAhyphenhyphenxRbDZ59lNLxEw6CaElhtRCJ3zGayJFFfYqqoH7U_hOUL3THjeewS69CLN8M2dYRn51GyKweM/s1600-h/Blog+pics+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440471432797091826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbf5GX3jqWx6hFVcSNS0Lzss1QuA8zo3SL-IQM3E-kGqvzoaHFSaiSa8lL8AqOmsOEqAhyphenhyphenxRbDZ59lNLxEw6CaElhtRCJ3zGayJFFfYqqoH7U_hOUL3THjeewS69CLN8M2dYRn51GyKweM/s400/Blog+pics+001.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Once again I will tell you how much I LOVE my <a href="http://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=13776&words=grill">GRILL PAN</a>!! I can make hamburgers in the winter time. Yes, the pans are expensive- but I was remembering back at my latest pampered chef party last week.....MINE was FREE.....because I hosted a party!! Makes me fall in love with it all over again!!</div><div> </div><div>I took FROZEN pre-made hamburger patties out and placed them on the grill pan. Flipping them every five minutes. When both sides have been flipped I added season salt. While I place a whole bag of frozen seasoned french fried in the oven on 400*. Then opened a can of Bush's Baked Beans....home style- pour them in a pot got them cooking. Toasted my tops & bottoms of Sara Lee Whole Wheat buns while everything was cooking. We were eating in 45 minutes after I started.</div><div> </div><div>I also added a slice of cheese to the burgers. Cut up a red onion and tomato for the burgers. Where were the kids and hubby you ask? When my husband is not home and I am cooking....my kids will be right at my legs.....so that is when I usually pull out an educational video for them to watch. Otherwise if my husband is home....there is WWE going on in the boys bedrooms!!</div><div> </div><div>*Rating...5 trips back to the kitchen*</div>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-61992098940177581992010-02-22T06:13:00.001-06:002010-02-22T06:13:00.097-06:00I heart frozen veggiesWe have recently fallen in love with frozen vegetables. The are much cheaper most of the time- you can buy a HUGE bag. Then just pull out as much as possible. I will occasionally use cans of corn, beans,tomatoes etc for recipes.....but mostly we love frozen.<br /><br /><br /><br />I usually take the amount I need- 1 cup per person. Although the little boy in our family eats LESS than a cup....Daddy can make up for it.<br /><br /><br /><br />I place the frozen veggies in the pot- take it to the kitchen sink and pour a small amount in the bottom of the pot- about an inch or so. I then salt & pepper. Place lid on. Place heat on HIGH and allow to boil.<br /><br /><br /><br />Boil water and stir veggies for 2 minutes or so then turn off heat and replace the lid. They will then steam. Drain water before serving or use a slotted spoon to serve.<br /><br /><br /><br />That is my way to do it- You can buy a veggie steamer. I do not have the room to store one....nor do I want to take the time to get it all out when a pot is in reach!!<br /><br /><br /><br />On my green beans I throw in a few beef bouillon cubes and little dash of garlic. Then drizzle some extra virgin olive oil on top. Stir up well.<br /><br /><br /><br />On my corn & corn on the cob.....I love to add some SUGAR.....makes it taste like it is fresh from the field!!<br /><br /><br /><br />How do you like your veggies?? Can...frozen....fresh??? How do you fix them??Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-9222470914022085452010-02-19T16:02:00.000-06:002010-02-20T15:09:33.435-06:00Mile High Mexican PieI bought this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032GQMRY/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000EFDNC8&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=181MQMCQY0Y8FNYGC4SJ">box of Soft Taco Bake</a> at the store once.....and realized-I can do that with more and healthier way!! So I renamed it and changed a few things to Mile High Mexican Pie.<br />Here is what you need:<br /><br />2 lbs of hamburger meat ( I use deer meat)<br />2-3 cups of fresh shredded cheddar cheese (<a href="http://sportsmomcooks.blogspot.com/2010/02/note-about-cheese.html">read this about cheese before you buy another bag</a>!)<br />1 package of Wheat Tortillas<br />1 can of rotel (or diced tomatoes & green chilies)<br />1 package of taco seasoning<br />1 can of whole kernel corn- drained<br />1 can of Red kidney beans- drained<br />1 small jar of cheese queso<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438594777020221394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDb1eWEYXMnFOTN361hzOBVIz0b5WxLaqWxGt8z2zrbKiM1tw7rmhhx0Xdz6g4SQf-Zo3l50hW4YPdiqSHxAejb22u3ymkBLMFEbE8prmEFYyGEbQt4zJYAlH_jU42D-rnoCBAe_i3WaPe/s320/FEB+2010+033.JPG" />I brown my meat (in my <a href="http://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=251&words=micro">micro-cooker</a> when in a hurry!- BEST $10 I ever spent) Drain the grease, not much from deer! Then mix in the whole jar of cheese queso. Then in a separate bowl mix corn, beans, & rotel.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438594785926724322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSoce38mTrA8xJypEYPzFMfc7jbP6-f9JqHUVlmFKsxiqwR9udjC0QWa5IK-RmrKJtCkG6Twqkcw6LwaBR8EPqI2NoPWT8tu4mAYLG-joBk1HtcHrakZfIscuHb4-8S95JHQhghgMqIoAt/s320/FEB+2010+035.JPG" /> Then you will lay on tortilla in the bottom of a round dish. Then layer meat mixture, veggie mixture, and sprinkle a layer of shredded cheese on top. Then layer another tortilla and do the same. Until all mixture is gone. Sprinkle extra cheese on top.<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438595461630576706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_wedo4hXyS_rWkDqGDMsvYT2sq5xh2EHBw8fMm5Ir5yfFxw6oDw9KyHHtCAj55LlEkqQUughJDWP-yeqduKzY2nAGKOaMfNjfQtYBsF7aNQTQ3JphyqHNa1IRoe-TolxPThBVxKVj5SlE/s320/FEB+2010+037.JPG" />Bake at 350* for 45 minutes or until tortilla is crisp & cheese is melted. Then serve with sour cream. This slice was removed when it was hot- so it fell apart...but it still tasted great!!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438595469249017794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTJoyLXtyHY6MSXP_6Am8R_IaPJks5fuLZAADHVNi677bKrVDtya5YnK_2XJgHNfrPj0PaMLdkdHJ8ifEMkQuNPeWBWFjvjJjCLSp9jv4MnOuH2QyEctj-SIpm6G0lhyphenhyphenbuf8qOZ6oegkm/s320/FEB+2010+043.JPG" /><br /><div><div><div>*Rating...5 trips back to the Kitchen*</div></div></div></div>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-34941860952693900322010-02-11T14:37:00.004-06:002010-02-11T15:17:57.628-06:00Barbeque Chicken pizza<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaozDyvaRDcH-ePJz7dhiHrbYsDtVt_OeC_ZV8x46ZFGsTt_pg1nnP-UXsFYtr00v8mXQbNVO2zQNrOXLdnBe4cOFuvrLTwiAEMbPha_YeuVfy9DkSqBrRpsx1saw31BK6ymOh59V8T7KW/s1600-h/Blog+pics+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437088180216658610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaozDyvaRDcH-ePJz7dhiHrbYsDtVt_OeC_ZV8x46ZFGsTt_pg1nnP-UXsFYtr00v8mXQbNVO2zQNrOXLdnBe4cOFuvrLTwiAEMbPha_YeuVfy9DkSqBrRpsx1saw31BK6ymOh59V8T7KW/s400/Blog+pics+001.JPG" /></a><br />1 package of Pillsbury Pizza Dough<br />1/2 bottle of your favorite Barbeque sauce<br />1 package of Grilled Chicken already cooked (or left over grilled chicken)<br />sliced red onion<br />*any other toppings you prefer<br /><br />Roll out dough on pan- I prefer stones. Bake at 350* for about 8 minutes.<br />Then spread sauce on dough. Add chicken and other toppings, leaving cheese last.<br /><br />Bake again until crust it brown & cheese is melted!<br /><br />Serve with a fresh salad.<br /><br />*Rating...5 trips back to the kitchen*Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-50176317445971421082010-02-10T21:40:00.000-06:002010-02-10T21:40:00.112-06:00Fresh Salad<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZT1S8QpwqtW79CWwpzkp56_qWN9h7f4E_Wsnw4Rt_HPNdykEGWtRbLwfQ77Pam4kililQluPt3loPF7CSpKQgOnVyUgL-Hr6E0N797D_LnERkI6X6fqdEmfwYSI_stB-3eDtevXMHTp8M/s1600-h/Blog+pics+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436282497742813810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZT1S8QpwqtW79CWwpzkp56_qWN9h7f4E_Wsnw4Rt_HPNdykEGWtRbLwfQ77Pam4kililQluPt3loPF7CSpKQgOnVyUgL-Hr6E0N797D_LnERkI6X6fqdEmfwYSI_stB-3eDtevXMHTp8M/s400/Blog+pics+002.JPG" /></a><br /><div>We LOVE a salad with EVERY MEAL!!!</div><div></div><br /><div>I love a salad with a lot of stuff in it. Here is what I put in my salad:<br /></div><div>1 head of Romaine lettuce (you can buy it in the bag or use Iceberg- this is our fav!)</div><div>1 tomato</div><div>6 large slices of onion</div><div>1 cucumber peeled and sliced</div><div>1 green (yellow or red) bell pepper</div><div>1 cup of baby carrots<br /></div><div>I wash my lettuce thoroughly, using a salad spinner. Then I slice up all veggies. I pre-pack all veggie in quart zip-lock bags and label with the date.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I make a LARGE bowl and add each day out of the veggies what the salad might look low on.... tomatoes & cucumbers can be slimy when left in the salad overnight. So I pick them out- usually eat them...then add more back the next day.</div><div></div><br /><br /><div>For lunch I will have a salad many days- while the boys eat sandwiches. And I send fresh sliced veggies in their lunches to pre-school or mother's day out!! Makes the lunch packing go fast- when it is all pre-sliced!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This size salad usually lasts all week long for my husband and me- the boys eat the veggies out of it...every so often they will ask for lettuce. I keep it in the back of the fridge in a air tight container. </div><div></div><br /><br /><div>Oh yes, and we LOVE Hidden Valley Ranch or Wish Bone Italian Dressing.....what do you like??</div><br /><div>What other veggies do you like to put in your salad?? I had lunch and ordered a salad at a restaurant the other day-it had Craisins in it, neat taste!!</div><br /><div></div><div>*Rating...5 trips back to the kitchen*</div>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-80379939105477575312010-02-09T10:26:00.004-06:002010-02-09T10:29:21.094-06:00New Blog....My cousin Kim has started a New Blog....it is super cute- <a href="http://sportsmomcooks.blogspot.com/">Sports Mom Cooks</a>!<br /><br />She is a HUGE sports fan, mother to a growing boy, and beautiful wife. She has also been a Pampered Chef consultant in the past!!! You know she has got to have good recipes!!<br /><br />Check it out.....click <a href="http://sportsmomcooks.blogspot.com/">HERE</a>!<br /><br /><em><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Mollie</span></strong></em>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-68108753766587360662010-02-07T21:52:00.000-06:002010-02-08T21:39:17.475-06:00Indoor grilled chicken<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Z1lCUjZRkG35ss7_u42cFGdWIxbF_0uWBiDlb7ooUpR3PKukkcTFsyphyppSoqT8rt9BKqs48Gg1P4VsNqY7UE1GUGVXLVi_FgzPB9GmQb8UuUl-Ne7JDIZ4mXVdYsitlV7b3y7pcSYw/s1600-h/august+2009+164.jpg"></a>Well, it is too cold right now to grill so I LOVE my <a href="http://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=13776&catId=8&parentCatId=8&outletSubCat=&viewAllOutlet=">grill pan</a>. I use it at least once a week!! The one I have is very good quality from Pampered Chef- in fact I would NEVER buy something this expensive for myself.....so I had a show and got it for 60% off!!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435651977240193810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBw-FTtXfb_Bf0W05gmaX_9h2SR0bdNcoM-JuESh3h5mfppSYA-EYaJN06QVxmBkwxsJbQBk45rb6OpZA0YurV1lHuNAt62yEMnwv9wcAEt6IPZGJmr07Vz7AGuDbrGL0YvsbRrtgn4q1X/s400/Blog+pics+001.JPG" /><br />I do however take a boneless <a href="http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=184833">skinless chicken breasts</a> from the freezer and in 45 minutes it is on the table. Cook them on medium-high for 30-45 minutes, turning them every 5 minutes. I seasoned my Chicken with Lemon Pepper seasoning, salt & pepper. Then took a fresh lemon and squeezed it on top to give it a juicy lemon tangy taste. <br /><br />For different taste I also flavor with barbque sauce, and cajun seasoning, garlic, or anyway you like your chicken. Today I did the Lemon Pepper- because it went better with the sides.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center">In this meal I had <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lipton-Noodles-Broccoli-4-5-Ounce-Packages/dp/B00099XOQE">Alfredo</a>, <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/Products/Green-Giant/Products.aspx">broccoli</a>, fresh salad (not pictured) and <a href="http://www.pillsbury.com/products/breads/refrigerated/Crusty-French-Loaf.htm">fresh french bread</a>. <br /></div><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435651987190260722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis7kgck81evHwXLBe3029Z_PJzOpA-Q_bVVclmIOcdGakwqmQ1K43EetNoUZy8ZEPDpujSZG04qkesUW_lnu07oM_eNghVhVGGT_PfafG7_PeIwCQnhzLzY0VqICfdUGrnsaI4stTeZ7dv/s400/Blog+pics+005.JPG" />*Rating...4 trips back to the kitchen*</p><p><br />Do you have a grill pan?? What do you season your chicken with??<br /></p>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-41368580097677733242010-02-05T05:05:00.001-06:002010-02-05T05:05:00.105-06:00Pinto Beans & Mexican Cornbread<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433415387923694674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy4WPWN641My9k1P9C8zaM7yvEoM84CgUuuaQJSU8km-OGfPdwHtDKqRYcKohbn8rOs1decQeZSgtCRHQHE93fSZwzZwZAUjW_Y_tMh0vYGoBlEtJEvtU_10jKNgs6LiINQuPSxphIfOgS/s400/Blog+pics+002.JPG" />This is what I like to call a poor man's supper.....very very cheap!! The whole meal for under about $10 to feed a LARGE family!!<br /><br /><strong>Beans</strong><br />One pound bag of Pinto beans.<br />Large Pot<br />Water filled in the pot half way.<br />Salt & pepper to taste<br />3 slices of bacon<br />2 beef bouillon cubes<br /><br />Boil beans & bacon in pot until all beans are soft. About 2-3 hours. Remove heat to simmer once all beans are soft.<br /><br /><strong>Mexican Cornbread</strong> (my mother-in-law's recipe)<br />1 cup of cornmeal (preferably...White- not self- rising)<br />1 tsp salt<br />1 tsp soda<br />1 cup of buttermilk<br />1 can of cream corn<br />1 small can of chopped green chilies (or Rotel (drained)- for spice)<br />1 lb. of hamburger meat (browned with onion)<br />2 cups of cheddar cheese<br /><br />Mix meal, salt & soda in a bowl. Then add milk, corn & chilies. Mix very well.<br /><br />Then add in layers to a cast iron skillet with a small layer of oil in the bottom. Half of the cornmeal mixture. Then 1 cup of cheese- then all the meat mixture. Next another cup of cheese. Lastly, add remaining cornmeal mixture.<br /><br />Bake for an hour at 375* or until golden brown on top- try the knife test in the middle to make sure all cornmeal is thoroughly cooked.<br /><br />*Rating...5 trips back to the kitchen*Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-69741926502119346802010-02-04T05:09:00.000-06:002010-02-04T05:09:00.182-06:00Jambalaya<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ypUUq1fBi1QtQbk4IzJoL2ruNfbtN0Ke5NpfNkQkQ2oldh4mXt_VTPMOjFcX_QwTbCOrYS43AcMYswJlz7rSXfSTkh6s5G-Lsid9Ld9GaSGUB40OBrtkp7UTMURe4p-ir5C2hR6wvCZr/s1600-h/January+2010+034.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433416605681830658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ypUUq1fBi1QtQbk4IzJoL2ruNfbtN0Ke5NpfNkQkQ2oldh4mXt_VTPMOjFcX_QwTbCOrYS43AcMYswJlz7rSXfSTkh6s5G-Lsid9Ld9GaSGUB40OBrtkp7UTMURe4p-ir5C2hR6wvCZr/s400/January+2010+034.JPG" /></a> I will admit- I am not Cajun therefore, I cannot cook jambalaya from scratch....I have found this WONDERFUL box that can!! <br /><br />This is a meal that I fix at least once a month- for the nights when my husband can only come home for an hour or so. It takes about 30 minutes from beginning to end. <br /><br /><div align="center">This is all you need!! Really!! Well, a pan & stove top too!!</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433416591599085698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicK1Z_QdTDtKsRorc_y9C3pVaPttX9_SNIzRQ3QZrHeaLJSRA7ZVx33xhBZWD23co4dDUt8sjDS2XgNq3RBbl-AcYlGvOHjScmKVnAxMuHVBVvtBU9EL1gP_6rOsiYhaKRO_VE4AO7Clm7/s400/January+2010+033.JPG" /><br />I serve it with corn on the cob & red potatoes. Boiled in the same water at the same time. With salt, pepper & a little sugar.<br />Try the Cajun spicy sausage (if you can handle the heat)....really packs the punch!!<br /><div><br /><div>*Rating...4 trips back to the kitchen*</div></div>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-60146332226934489762010-02-03T05:15:00.001-06:002010-02-03T05:15:00.083-06:00Open face taco<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrx2D_gRCDEnkMFVR6GMWthIovKLh-BteFxOSviipD0CYDMA6LTlBHlywvtjOWX4UZTKinrrHnwbBUoZnQgr808KIWXeapta7NzN0Po6UcH8Sa28N6p0c9oI5g-fdUqEehROV7EEqZec0/s1600-h/Blog+pics+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433418726906092850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrx2D_gRCDEnkMFVR6GMWthIovKLh-BteFxOSviipD0CYDMA6LTlBHlywvtjOWX4UZTKinrrHnwbBUoZnQgr808KIWXeapta7NzN0Po6UcH8Sa28N6p0c9oI5g-fdUqEehROV7EEqZec0/s400/Blog+pics+001.JPG" /></a><br />This is so Fast and easy- and a bit of a change from the regular ole' taco.<br /><br />1 bag of chips (Frito's or tostitos)<br />shredded lettuce<br />beef or chicken (cooked like you would for tacos)<br />shredded Cheddar cheese<br />chopped Roma tomato<br />sliced black olives (optional)<br />sour cream for garnish<br />guacamole (optional)<br />Salsa for garnish<br /><br />Take your chips and layer them on you plate. Add your lettuce, and meat. Then add all other ingredients.<br /><br />I added some <a href="http://www.elmonterey.com/mexicanfood/taquitos/">chicken taquitos</a> (this is what I give the kids if we are having hot spicy Mexican food- very mild & very good!!)<br /><br />Great for church nights or game nights....when you need to eat & run!!<br /><br />*Rating... 5 trips back to the kitchen*Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-20580914075374852792010-02-02T09:21:00.000-06:002010-02-02T09:21:00.221-06:00Chicken & Poppy SeedThis is an easy recipe- one that is very warm and creamy for a cold day.<br /><br />Preheat oven to 350*<br /><br />3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts- cooked & shredded<br />1 can of cream of chicken (or 2 cans and omit mushroom soup)<br />1 can of cream of mushroom<br />16 ounces of Sour cream<br />2 1/2 Tbsp Poppy seeds<br />1/2 cup melted butter<br />3 cups of crushed Ritz <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">crackers</span> (about 1/2 a box- once crushed)<br /><br />Mix chicken, soup, sour cream, 1 1/2 Tbsp Poppy seeds, and 1 1/2 cups of crackers in a bowl. Pour into a 13x9 dish. Put remaining poppy seeds & crackers on top. Then melt butter and pour over top of casserole.<br /><br />Bake for 30 minutes at 350*<br /><br />I serve with green beans & fresh salad.<br /><br />*Rating...3 trips back to the kitchen*Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-5211853533144715512010-02-01T21:08:00.003-06:002010-02-01T21:21:08.989-06:00Edible Play dough<div align="center">I got this off of the show Jon & Kate Plus 8.... you know</div><div align="center"> a mother of 8 has to think of some good activies!!</div><br /><div align="center">It is simple & fun!!</div><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">~Mix Equal parts~</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">*Powdered Sugar</div><div align="center">*Honey</div><div align="center">*Peanut Butter</div>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-69996666160219179282010-01-31T06:41:00.001-06:002010-09-16T22:27:36.094-05:00Chicken Noodle Soup<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1snhaemoLjcR6ZpP4FmgJZcloRkpgJZQgDCtGpZSMPMpPvatP4EhIOve7wuKFtPg3yhQUacjcwWsUFudjSQmJmJVpHQgXPF-kZJ3iFIFEOsEz9H1C5q4WXZQSAF7FkRMRmK9iJt_hwIH/s1600/Blog+pics+001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517718754414178226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp1snhaemoLjcR6ZpP4FmgJZcloRkpgJZQgDCtGpZSMPMpPvatP4EhIOve7wuKFtPg3yhQUacjcwWsUFudjSQmJmJVpHQgXPF-kZJ3iFIFEOsEz9H1C5q4WXZQSAF7FkRMRmK9iJt_hwIH/s320/Blog+pics+001.JPG" /></a><br /><div><em>Love to make this for New Mother's- not spicy, and makes enough to last a few meals. Perfect for the ill ones in your house too!! You can always make a large pot then freeze half- for later. Makes a large amount!!</em><br /><br />6 Chicken Breasts<br />1 onion peeled<br />3 bouillon cubes<br />2 tsp Italian Seasoning<br />1tsp garlic salt<br />salt & pepper to taste<br /><br />Boil together for 1 hour. Take onion out- discard. Drain chicken and broth through a strainer keeping BROTH!! Let chicken cool- and cut into chunks.<br /><br />1 large package of Egg noodles<br />2 cans of carrots<br />1/2 stick of butter<br />1/4 cup of sugar<br />1/2 cup graded Parmesan cheese<br />3 tbsp parsley flakes<br /><br />Add broth back to large pot and allow to come to rolling boil. Add noodles- cook until soft. Reduce heat to low. Then add all remaining ingredients- leaving cheese for last. *be careful not to let cheese melt on bottom of pot*<br />Add chicken and simmer for 45 minutes.<br /><br />*Rating...5 trips back to the Kitchen*</div>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-61921706820723008432010-01-30T06:52:00.000-06:002010-01-30T06:52:00.209-06:00Homemade Pizza by Kids<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxiokNJffhnL4Ba7qHHeOpbEweeyU8cspfA7P2JRpOYpNhoBzhx7EMzluf7HWuLER_BktKXdxk0TdkDEO1yrSKEu0nKEbw7-Rari-i4jX-yExUJL8P2X4NcKjJRJ1GXqR4PebQwQLKoO5w/s1600-h/May+2009+230.jpg"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431266622582135570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxiokNJffhnL4Ba7qHHeOpbEweeyU8cspfA7P2JRpOYpNhoBzhx7EMzluf7HWuLER_BktKXdxk0TdkDEO1yrSKEu0nKEbw7-Rari-i4jX-yExUJL8P2X4NcKjJRJ1GXqR4PebQwQLKoO5w/s400/May+2009+230.jpg" /></em></a> <em>We love to make Homemade Pizza!! The kids LOVE to Help. Here is what the kids like the most. My Niece A.G. helped us this day!</em><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6L73FPB84JyWhyVTeA4EZBOTGnjIo7BYkATw8eRbxYo7PDAd3iCw4sJ0cL7ZYKJ9UcBnUv1fDg6wdh5w5z2Gw-ZXIsQwXCy3s9wR7Cs3RQ0PqxrqYXswkWeaYVDD83xbaYV3kfNH31GIH/s1600-h/May+2009+228.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431266613471203138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6L73FPB84JyWhyVTeA4EZBOTGnjIo7BYkATw8eRbxYo7PDAd3iCw4sJ0cL7ZYKJ9UcBnUv1fDg6wdh5w5z2Gw-ZXIsQwXCy3s9wR7Cs3RQ0PqxrqYXswkWeaYVDD83xbaYV3kfNH31GIH/s400/May+2009+228.jpg" /></a><br />1 package of Pillsbury Pizza Dough (in the section with biscuits & crescent rolls)</div><div>1 jar- of Organic Spaghetti Sauce (you will only use half the jar)</div><div>1 package of Oscar Meyer Deli Chicken strips</div><div>16 ounces of fresh graded mozzarella cheese </div><div>1 bell pepper (thinly sliced)</div><div>1 Roma tomato (thinly sliced)</div><div>1 small can of sliced black olives</div><div>(you can add any more or omit any of the ingredients for your taste)</div><div> </div><div>I only Bake on STONES....so, I like to add a little of cornmeal on bottom of stone before you add dough- it helps it to stick and not slide while you roll out dough.</div><div>Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes at 350*</div><div> </div><div>Remove dough and let cool- especially if kids are helping. Then add tomato sauce and vegetables. Top with cheese.</div><div> </div><div>Place back in oven- until cheese is completely melted and crust is lightly golden brown.</div><div> </div><div>*Rating...5 trips back to the kitchen*</div><div> </div><div><em>Kids love the fact they help create their own pizza. For mini pizzas you can substitute a can on 8 Jumbo Biscuits. This is a great idea for a slumber party- to have each child make their own pizza!! My mom did this for us....glad I can continue the fun tradition!!<br /></em></div>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2038121747274603770.post-11946486570538715022010-01-29T06:41:00.001-06:002010-01-29T06:41:00.502-06:00Homemade CANDY!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnZEm_cSyaNCPNOOKVbbab7UvOGB-ThoafAW2nrWZlo2S7-a3c7bENDkCgKDimN9UbQIgTddGALz09N8t-8FplHGUTEEqVvLz-xmwBV4rITPtZkyBvs0gHCUHznSszVyrhnepmWEzcyl0d/s1600-h/Christmas+2009+007.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431260683090744386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnZEm_cSyaNCPNOOKVbbab7UvOGB-ThoafAW2nrWZlo2S7-a3c7bENDkCgKDimN9UbQIgTddGALz09N8t-8FplHGUTEEqVvLz-xmwBV4rITPtZkyBvs0gHCUHznSszVyrhnepmWEzcyl0d/s400/Christmas+2009+007.jpg" /></a><em> This is what my kitchen table looks like....at Christmas time- I LOVE to make candy and give it to all the people who help us out during the year!! I try to make enough to give everyone at least one box- with a mixture of these candies! *Note theses batches were all doubled or tripled- The recipes are for only one batch of each.*<br /></em><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kkNiLI_WP-ChcPyVirfvgI_F0u2ZwLpG8s93VA-0tMHpkFt6tGS_5VvGuhOhdNc91QxHUYJQVJmDciv-hcDs3Cd0HEhS8uG1gElrN4uQammF1uskGNIYCluks3XaY2iS2BO-li4SomAy/s1600-h/Christmas+2009+006.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431260673087995794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kkNiLI_WP-ChcPyVirfvgI_F0u2ZwLpG8s93VA-0tMHpkFt6tGS_5VvGuhOhdNc91QxHUYJQVJmDciv-hcDs3Cd0HEhS8uG1gElrN4uQammF1uskGNIYCluks3XaY2iS2BO-li4SomAy/s400/Christmas+2009+006.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">The Dark Brown Candy you see in the Picture-</span></div><div> </div><div><strong>EASY Chocolate Candy</strong></div><div> </div><div>6 ounces of Semi sweet Chocolate Chips</div><div>12 ounces of Butterscotch Chips</div><div>12 ounces Chopped Pecans</div><div> </div><div>Melt Both chips in microwave 2 minutes at first- then 30 seconds at a time after until melted. Stir in nuts. Drop spoonfuls on wax paper to set up. Let dry completely- then store in air tight container.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div><div><br /> </div></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">The Light Brown colored candy in the picture-</span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"></span> </div><div><strong>Captain Crunchies</strong></div><div><strong></strong> </div><div>1- 12 ounce package of white chocolate chips</div><div>1- 12 ounce package of peanut butter chips</div><div>1/2 cups of peanut butter</div><div>6 cups of Peanut Butter Captain Crunch cereal (I have started using Reese's Pieces cereal)</div><div> </div><div>Melt chips in microwave 3 minutes. Add peanut butter and stir until blended well. Immediately pour over cereal. Stir together. Drop spoonfuls on wax paper. Let dry. Once dry, store in air tight container.</div><div> </div><div>I was first given a piece of Captain crunchies by a sweet customer of mine named Sybil C. Later found the recipe in a book from a friend Linda G. Good Friends, Great Cooks!!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:78%;">White candy in picture-</span></div><div> </div><div><div><strong>Muddy Buddies aka...Puppy Chow</strong></div><div><strong></strong> </div><div>9 cups of Rice Chex</div><div>1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips</div><div>1/2 cup peanut butter</div><div>1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)</div><div>1 tsp vanilla</div><div>1 1/2 Cup powdered sugar</div><div> </div><div>Measure cereal in LARGE bowl- set aside. In a 1 quart microwavable bowl melt chips & peanut butter- for 3 minutes. Stir in Vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal covering completely stir very gently. Put cereal in 2 gallon Ziploc bag. Add powdered sugar into bag, shake until coated. Spread on wax paper to cool. When cooled completely- store in air tight container.</div><div> </div></div>Molliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17404087999714569009noreply@blogger.com0