Kim's Recipes

Fantasy Fudge

2009-12-22T16:40:00.003-06:00

Fantasy Fudge

3 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
12 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
7 oz. jar marshmallow cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts OR pecans - optional

-In a 2-quart saucepan, bring sugar, butter, and milk to a rolling boil (240 degrees) for 5 minutes, stirring constantly; remove from heat.
-Stir in chocolate chips, marshmallow cream, vanilla, then nuts.
-Pour into a greased 13" X 9" X 2" pan.
-Cool to room temperature before slicing.

Grandma Jo's Cheese Roll

2009-12-18T16:31:00.002-06:00

Grandma Jo's Cheese Roll
1 lb. Longhorn (colby) cheese -grated
1/2 lb. sharp cheddar cheese -grated
1 pkg softened cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Mix cream cheese, mayo and garlic salt - then work into grated cheeses until smooth. Add nuts and blend together. Shape into log roll or cheese ball.

Sprinkle 1 1/2 tsp chili powder, 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper and 1 tsp paprika on wax paper and roll your cheese ball/log to coat. Serve with crackers.

Christmas Open House 2009 Recipe List

2009-12-17T09:48:00.005-06:00

Fantasy Fudge
Oreo Bon Bons
White Chocolate Popcorn
Grandma Jo's Cheese Roll
Snowflake Sugar Cookies
Pecan Turtles
Crunchy Caramel Clutter
Chex Mix
Oreo Cupcakes from "The Idea Room"
Fire Stix -- Seasoned Pretzels
Hammy Sammies - Hot & Melty Ham and Swiss Sandwiches from "Buns in my Oven"
Reindeer Orphans

Fudgey Popcorn - White Chocolate

2009-12-17T09:33:00.005-06:00

First you pop two full batches of popcorn.

Then you pick out any unpopped kernels.

Spread our on waxed paper and pour 1 block of melted almond bark over the popcorn. Stir to coat. Let air dry for an hour or so then store in airtight container.

For variation, I've added:

1 T peanut butter
sprinkled drying popcorn with sparkley colored sugars
mini-chocolate chips
sugared pecans

It's ALL good!

Pecan Turtle Candies

2009-12-17T08:23:00.003-06:00

Pecan Turtles (bottom right)

1 pkg square pretzels (Snyders Waffle Pretzel, I think)
Rolo Candies
Pecan Halves

Warm oven to 250, put unwrapped Rolo candy on pretzel. Bake 5 minutes or until Rolo is softened. Place pecan on Rolo and press down.

Hammie Sammies

2009-12-17T08:22:00.000-06:00

Hammie Sammies

1 pkg: 12 count King's Hawaiian Rolls
6 slices swiss cheese (cut in half)
6 slices sliced ham (cut in half & fold)
1/2 c butter, melted
1 t. ground mustard
1 t. onion powder
2 T. Worcestershire

Place ham and cheese inside sliced rolls. Mix remaining ingredients and spoon over sandwiches. Use it all - and let set several hours or overnight. Bake in pre-heated 350 oven 15 minutes. Enjoy!

Seasoned Pretzels - FIRE STIX!!

2009-12-17T08:21:00.004-06:00

Seasoned Pretzels

1/2 c. vegetable oil
1 pkg dry Ranch dip seasoning mix
1 1/2 T garlic salt
1/2 T cayenne pepper (or more!)
1 1/2 t lemon pepper1 pkg pretzels

Place pretzels in gallon size zip-lock. Mix other ingredients together and pour over pretzels. Close bag and shake to coat pretzels. Turn every 30 minutes for 2 hours or let sit overnight. Store in sealed container.

Caramel Crunch Clutter

2009-12-17T08:13:00.003-06:00

Caramel Crunch Clutter (top left)

3 c. chocolate puffed cereal

3 c. chex cereal (I used rice chex)

1 bag pretzels, broken up

1 c. unsalted peanuts

1 c. brown sugar, packed

1/2 c. butter

1/4 c. corn syrup

1/4 t. baking soda

1/4 t. cream of tartar

1/2 t. vanilla

In 13x9 pan, combine cereals, pretzels & peanuts. Set aside.

Combine brown sugar, butter, & corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until butter melts and mixture comes to a boil. Cook without stirring for 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda, cream of tartar and vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture.

Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes. Let cool and break up. Store in air tight container. Makes 10 cups.

Chicken Spaghetti

2009-12-17T07:32:00.001-06:00

Chicken Spaghetti

Ingredients:

12 oz. uncooked spaghetti
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded or cut into chunks
1 lb. Velveeta - I use Mexican
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can ro-tel
1 can (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup milk

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Cook spaghetti as directed on package
Cook chicken and shred/cut into chunks. Add velveeta, milk, mushrooms, soup, ro-tel; stir until melted.
Add chicken to cooked pasta.
Spoon into 13X9 baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees.

Recipe List

2009-09-01T11:26:00.000-05:00

I decided to start this post and whenever possible link to a recommended recipe. If you have one to add, please comment and I'll put it on the list. It might be nice to keep handy for those days when you are out of ideas. Some of there are in need of tried and true recipes!

Sopapilla Cheesecake

2009-04-11T09:00:00.000-05:00

Sopapilla Cheesecake

2 cans Crescent rolls divided use
2 8 ounce Packages of cream cheese softened
1 3/4 cup Sugar divided use
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 cup Butter melted
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Bottom crust:

Spread one can of crescent rolls over the bottom of the pan.

Filling:

Mix two packages of cream cheese, one cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla for about one minute, or until well blended. Spread the filling evenly over the bottom crust.

Top crust:

Arrange the second can of crescent rolls over the filling.

Topping:

Pour the melted butter over the top crust. Mix 3/4 cup sugar with 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and sprinkle over the top of the buttered crust.

Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is browned. Serve warm, and refrigerate leftovers.

Sherri's Pumpkin Pie

2007-10-23T20:25:00.000-05:00

Sherri from "Our Place" recipe for double layer pumpkin pie.

4 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened

1 TBSP milk

1TBSP sugar

1 1/2 cups thawed Cool Whip

1 graham pie crust

1 cup cold milk

1 can (16 oz) pumpkin

2 packages Jello-vanilla flavored instant pudding & pie filling

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground cloves

MIX: Cream cheese, 1 TBSP milk, and sugar/Gently stir in the whipped topping. Spread on bottom of crust.

POUR: 1 cup cold milk into bowl and add pumpkin, pudding mixes, and spices. Beat (mixture will be thick). Spread over the cream cheese layer.

REFRIGERATE: 4 hours

Delicious Bread

2007-10-16T12:24:00.000-05:00

This is our favorite bread! Yes, this is a large loaf but it disappears quickly!Kim's Bread Recipe

1 pkg yeast
1 1/4 c warm water
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c oil
1 t salt
2 eggs
4 1/2 c flour
1/4 c butter, melted (pour over loaf before baking)

You can mix, knead, rise, knead, braid, rise and bake OR

I simply dump everything in my bread maker and turn on the DOUGH cycle. When it is finished, turn out onto pastry cloth and separate into thirds. Roll each one into a 12" rope. Braid the 3 sections together, tucking each end under itself. Place on lightly oiled cookie sheet. Let it rise about 30 minutes. Pour melted butter over the top and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Wheat VariationI changed the flour to 3 cups white 1 1/2 c whole wheat and divided the dough into 2 loaves. Bake 350 for 30 minutes (top should sound hollow when tapped)

Noodle Hamburger Dish

2007-10-15T21:02:00.000-05:00

1 1/2 lbs ground beef, brown and drained
1 bell pepper, diced
1 qt whole tomatoes
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 lg onion, diced
1 1/2 T Worcestershire sauce
8 oz pkg noodles, uncooked
1 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1 c shredded cheese

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
Cover, cook on High 3-4 hours
Sprinkle with cheese before serving.

Baked Chicken

2007-10-13T21:15:00.000-05:00

2 cups dry bread crumbs
3/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
1 t paprika
1 t garlic salt
1 t dry mustard
1 t pepper
4 whole chicken breasts (I cut into strips)
1/2 cup butter, melted

Combine bread crumbs and spices in shallow bowl, mix well. Dip chicken pieces in butter and into crumb mixture, coating welll. Place coated chicken on greased baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes.

(I make this with chicken thighs too. Bake 350 for 20 minutes, turn chicken, bake an additional 20 minutes.

(Experiment with seasonings, try Italian seasoning, onion salt, seasoned salt...be creative!)

Chicken Sorta Paprikash

2007-10-04T18:11:00.000-05:00

JULES’ CHICKEN SORTA PAPRIKASH

from Everyday Mommy - Jules' Diner and she even has pictures of this dish!!

2-3 lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
2-3 cups of fresh, sliced mushrooms
2-3 tbsp of paprika
1 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup sour cream
Wide egg noodles

Prepare egg noodles according to package directions.

Slice the onion paper thin and saute’ over medium heat in olive oil till nicely caramelized. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add mushrooms and garlic, reduce heat and saute’ till all is tender. Remove from pan and set aside.

In mixing bowl combine salt, pepper and paprika. Add chicken thighs to bowl and toss with tongs till chicken is well coated with seasoning. Brown chicken in pan 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from pan and set aside.

Increase heat to just over medium and add white wine and chicken stock to deglaze the pan drippings. Allow sauce to simmer and reduce for a few minutes then add onions, mushrooms and chicken back to pan. Reduce heat to simmer and cover. Simmer 45 minutes or until chicken is tender. Prior to serving blend in sour cream till sauce is smooth and creamy. Serve over hot egg noodles. Gain 15 lbs.

Chicken Ala King

2007-09-30T07:41:00.000-05:00

Crock Pot Chicken Ala King

1 can cream of chicken soup

3 T. flour

1/4 t. pepper

dash of cayenne pepper

1 lb. boneless chicken breasts cut in small cubes

1 rib celery chopped

1/2 C. green pepper chopped

1/4 C. onion chopped

1 10 oz. package frozen peas thawed

2 T. pimento chopped

Combine soup, flour and pepper. Stir until smooth.

Stir in chicken, celery, onion and green pepper. Cover and cook on low for 7 - 8 hours or until meat is cooked and tender. Stir in peas and pimentos. Cook another 30 minutes.

Serve over rice, noodles or biscuits.

Taco Salad

2007-09-29T08:14:00.000-05:00

TACO SALAD

2 bags of precut garden salad or two heads of lettuce chopped
1 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or cheddar/jack
1 can pinto beans (Drained) sometimes I use kidney beans
2 tomatoes chopped up
1 bunch of green onions chopped up
1 lb bag Fritos
1 bottle of catalina dressing

Mix it all together in large bowl and serve immediately. (This is another use for that huge Tupperware bowl!)

If you make it the night before just wait to toss in the
chips and the dressing right before serving or the day of so the chips stay crispy!

Chicken Stuffing Casserole

2007-09-28T17:41:00.000-05:00

4-6 chicken thighs, breast pieces or tenders
1 c sliced mushrooms
1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
1 pkg Stove Top Dressing
chopped onions, garlic, celery or whatever

Mix the chicken with the mushrooms and half of the
soup. Place this mixture in a buttered casserole.
Top with the prepared stove top dressing (I add chopped
veggies in my stuffing).

Bake in a 350F oven for 45-50 minutes or until
done.

Pizza Soup

2007-09-22T16:50:00.000-05:00

My friend Melissa sent me on a mission to find this recipe. It's a favorite in her family and it sounded delicious! I made a few tweaks in mine, but this is a great recipe!

Pizza Soup

INGREDIENTS:
1 pound sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced celery
6 cups beef broth
1/2 cup red wine
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 (8oz) tomato sauce

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup zucchini, sliced

1 c. grated carrots
1 pound fresh tortellini pasta
1 bell pepper, diced

Sliced fresh mushrooms
salt and pepper to taste
Mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Brown sausage in pot; drain off fat. Add onions and saute until tender. Add carrots, celery, beef broth, red wine, tomatoes & sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Skim away the fat from the soup.

Stir in the zucchini, tortellini, red bell pepper, and parsley. (If you use fresh tortellini, cook them according to package directions.) Simmer, covered, for about 25-30 minutes or till the tortellini are tender. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese right before serving.

Slow Cooked Roast

2007-09-14T06:02:00.001-05:00

I usually put this on in the evening - then cook it all night. Makes a very tender, flavorful roast.

Slow Cooked Roast

1 pork roast, 3-5 lbs.
1 onion, sliced
1 can cream of mushroom soup

Trim visible fat on roast (a little won't hurt). Place roast in pan. Pour cream of mushroom soup and onion on top. Cover tightly.

Bake at 250° for 1 hour.

Then turn down to 225° and cook for 3-5 or more hours (internal temp of pork should reach 160 degrees). I pull roast apart with fork so it soaks up the juice, add cut up potatoes for last hour.

Captain Crunch Cookies

2007-09-13T16:33:00.000-05:00

Captain Crunch Cookies - from my mom!

2 c sugar
2 c white Karo syrup

Mix together and bring to boil for 38 seconds (yes, that's how long!)

Add 28 oz peanut butter. Stir to melt in. Pour over large box of Captain Crunch cereal.

Spoon cookie size onto waxed paper. Cool and store in airtight container.

Kielbasa Potato Dinner

2007-09-12T17:06:00.000-05:00

This is Keith's favorite dinner. To top it off, I usually prepare gravy and biscuits. Nothing healthy about it, but if hubby loves it, hubby gets it!

Potato Kielbasa Skillet Recipe

5 large potatoes, cut in bite sized chunks
1 lb kielbasa, sliced
1 c chopped onions
1 c chopped green peppers
2 T vegetable oil
1 t oregano
1 t basil
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1 1/2 c water
1 1/2 c shredded American cheese

In dutch oven, brown potatoes, kielbasa, onion and peppers in oil.
Add seasonings and water. Bring to a boil.
Cover tightly and cook for 20 minutes,on low, stirring occasionally.
Uncover and put cheese on top. Simmer until cheese is melted.

Spinach Lasagna

2007-09-11T07:42:00.000-05:00

My grandmother's spinach lasagna

- from the Pratt Family blog - Nathan & Stephanie!

1 (1 1/2 oz.) pkg spaghetti sauce mix
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 3/4 c. water
2 eggs, beaten
1 (16 oz) carton cottage cheese (or ricotta)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese (save half for top)
1 (8 oz) pkg. lasagna noodles, cooked noodles
1 (8 oz) pkg. Mozzarella cheese sliced (2 cups shredded cheese)

Combine sauce mix, tomato sauce, and paste, water in medium saucepan, bring to boil over low heat. Remove. Combine egg, cottage cheese (or ricotta), salt, spinach, 1/4 of the Parmesan cheese. Mix well. Set aside. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in greased 13x9c2 pan. Place half of the noodles over suace, half the spinach, half the Mozzarella and half of the sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with the rest of the Parmesan. Cover with foil and cook at 350 for 1 hour. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

I put spinach on one end of the dish and ground beef (browned with onion & garlic) on the other half.

Biscuits

2007-09-10T17:13:00.000-05:00

Biscuits

3 c. all-purpose flour
4 1/2 t. baking powder
3/4 t. cream of tartar
1/2 t. salt
3/4 c. butter
1 egg, beaten
1 c. milk

Combine flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, sugar and salt. Cut in softened butter until mixture is coarse and crumbly. Add egg and milk, stirring until just mixed. On lightly floured counter, knead briefly. Roll to about 1/2 inch thickness. Cut dough with round cutter (or cup or glass). Place on lightly oiled cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees 12-15 minutes.

Spaghetti Pie

2007-09-09T17:37:00.000-05:00

This is a favorite for my family. I like it because it can be made in advance, ready to pop in the oven. The recipe calls for mozzarella cheese, but I usually top with whatever I have on hand. We're partial to Monterey Jack or Colby-Jack, a mild cheese that melts and blends easily.

Spaghetti Pie

1 pkg. (8 oz.) Spaghetti
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1/3 cup chopped onions
garlic as desired
1 lb. ground beef
1 jar prepared spaghetti sauce
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese

COOK Spaghetti as directed on package; drain. Place in large bowl. Add eggs and the grated Parmesan Cheese; mix lightly. Press onto bottom and up side of baking dish to form shell.

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Melt butter in large skillet. Add peppers, garlic and onions; cook and stir until tender. Remove and set aside. Brown hamburger; drain. Stir in the sauce and pepper/onion mix; simmer 10 min.; stirring occasionally. Spoon over the spaghetti crust.

BAKE 25 min. Top with mozzarella cheese; continue baking 5 to 10 min. or until cheese is melted.Another favorite is our version of "garlic bread" - I butter hot dog buns and sprinkle on a little garlic salt; then slip in the oven for 15 minutes. Yummm!

Mexican Casserole

2007-09-08T18:03:00.000-05:00

A friend of mine sent me this delicious recipe that I tried last week. My kids thought it was a little spicy, but they devoured it. Keith and I liked it as well. Thanks Juli!

Mexican Casserole

1 lb hamburger meat/or 1lb chicken breasts or tenders
1 small onion
1 can Ro-Tel Tomatoes
1 can cream chicken soup
1 can ranch style beans
10 tortillas (I will use more next time!)
1 box Velveeta cheese (I used 1/2 of a large box)
1 pkg shredded cheddar cheese

Brown hamburger meat with onion - or - cook chicken and shred. Combine meat, rotel, chicken soup, and beans together. Shred enough tortillas to cover the bottom of a greased baking dish. Cover with half of the meat mixture. Slice enough Velveeta to cover the top of meat mixture. Add more shredded tortillas to cover. Add a second layer of meat mixture. Cover top with shredded cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 apx 30 minutes or until bubbly.

White Chocolate Popcorn

2007-09-07T16:18:00.000-05:00

This is absolutely wonderfully DELICIOUS!!

White Chocolate Popcorn

3 bags microwave popcorn (pop and remove unpopped kernels)
1 pkg white almond bark
1 T peanut butter

Melt almond bark in microwave, stir in peanut butter. Spread popcorn out over waxed paper and drizzle melted almond bark over, stirring to coat popcorn. Cool and store in airtight container.

Lexi's Deviled Eggs

2007-09-06T18:05:00.000-05:00

This is a favorite that Lexi can make pretty much on her own.

Boil Eggs - place 7 eggs in a sauce pan and cover completely with COLD water, add 1T salt. Bring to a ROLLING boil over HIGH heat. Once the water is brought to a rolling boil, PROMPTLY reduce heat to a lower medium boil and cook an additional 10 minutes for a “hard boiled” egg.

Remove from heat and IMMEDIATELY place eggs under ice cold water. Cooling them with icy water should prevent the dark circles around the yoke. When cooled, peel! Lexi always eats one at this point, so our recipe is for a dozen!

Deviled Eggs -

6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut lengthwise
¼ cup Miracle Whip
½ teaspoon dry ground mustard
½ teaspoon white vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3T Sweet Pickle Relish
Paprika for garnish

Pop out (remove) the egg yolks to a small bowl and mash with a fork. Add other ingredients and mix thoroughly. Spoon the empty egg white shells with the mixture and sprinkle lightly with paprika. Chill and serve. Makes 1 dozen

Chicken Salad

2007-09-05T16:15:00.000-05:00

Chicken Salad - from Misti Paxton

3-4 breasts of cooked chicken (cubed or shredded)
Mayonnaise (2-3 T)
1 c seedless grapes
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. pecans
salt & pepper to taste

Mix together, add more mayonnaise if needed. Serve on croissants.

Pumpkin Pie Crunch

2007-09-04T18:54:00.000-05:00

Pumpkin Pie Crunch - thanks ChocolateChic

1 can pumpkin (regular size, solid pack)
1 can evaporated milk
3 eggs
1 1/2 C sugar
4 t pumpkin pie spice
dash salt
1 spice or yellow cake mix
1 stick butter-melted

Combine the first 6 ingredients and pour into a 9×13 pan. Sprinkle cake mix on top then drizzle with butter. Bake 50-55 min at 350.

Taco Soup

2007-09-03T16:05:00.000-05:00

Taco Soup - from Lori Lackey

2 lb ground beef
1 sm onion
2 (4 oz) can chopped green chiles
1 t salt
1 t pepper
2 (15 oz) can pinto beans
1 (15 oz) can Ranch Style beans
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans
2 (15 oz) can hominy (or corn)
1 (15 oz) can tomatoes
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 pkg Ranch Dressing (dry mix)
2-3 cups water

Brown ground beef & onion. Place everything in crock pot and and simmer 1 hour (or longer).

Chicken Enchiladas

2007-09-02T15:56:00.000-05:00

Chicken Enchiladas - Misty Paxton

3-4 breasts of cooked chicken (cooked, cubed or shredded)
1 family size cream of chicken soup
1 (16 oz) sour cream
1 can Rotel
shredded cheese
flour tortillas

Mix soup, sour cream and Rotel to make sauce. Put 1T sauce, chicken and cheese into middle of flour tortill and roll. Place into greased 9x13 pan. Pour remaining sauce and cheese on top of rolled tortillas. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Stromboli

2007-09-01T18:47:00.000-05:00

Stromboli

Pizza Dough in the refrigerated roll package

2 egg yolks (save whites)
1 Tb Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp parsley
1/4 tsp pepper
2 Tb olive oil

1/2 lb pepperoni
1/2 lb mozzarella
(ground beef, chopped ham, olives, sausage, onions, mushrooms - whatever suits your fancy!

Preheat oven to 350

Spread dough on cookie sheet like pizza crust.
Mix next 7 ingredients and spread on dough like butter.
Cover with toppings.
Roll like a jelly roll from long end.
Place seam side down and brush with egg white.
Bake for 20-30 minutes.
Slice and serve with a bowl of heated pizza sauce for dipping.