December 01, 2011

Sweet Potato Bake

Ingredients:
3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup heavy cream, half and half, or whole milk

Topping:
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix all ingredients together except for cream. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add cream;mix well. Pour into greased casserole dish ( 1 1/2 quarts). Add topping. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.

A Paula Deen recipe.

November 24, 2011

John Deere Jello Salad

Ingredients:
3 packages of Fat Free Lime Jell-O
1 package of Fat Free Vanilla pudding
1 can of Lemon Pie filling
1 container of Fat Free Cool Whip
water as directed on Jell-O box

Instructions:
1. Make Jell-O as directed on the box in a bowl.
2. Fold in the can of Lemon Pie Filling and pour into a 9x13 pan.
3. Put into fridge to setup.
4. Once set, mix the package of Vanilla pudding with the Cool Whip and spread on top.

Nutritional Information:
Makes 12 servings at 2 WW pts. each.

Notes:
The pieces are quite large and it's quite yummy. You can also use different jello flavors for variety.

November 11, 2011

Lasagna

Ingredients:
■1-1/2 pound Ground Beef
■1 pound Hot Breakfast Sausage
■2 cloves Garlic, Minced
■2 cans (14.5 Ounce) Whole Tomatoes
■2 cans (6 Ounce) Tomato Paste
■2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
■2 Tablespoons Dried Basil
■1 teaspoon Salt
■3 cups Lowfat Cottage Cheese
■2 whole Beaten Eggs
■1/2 cup Grated (not Shredded) Parmesan Cheese
■2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
■1 teaspoon Salt
■1 pound Sliced Mozzarella Cheese
■1 package (10 Ounce) Lasagna Noodles
■(add 1/2 Teaspoon Salt And 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil To Pasta Water)

Instructions:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet or saucepan, combine ground beef, sausage, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat until browned. Drain half the fat; less if you’re feeling naughty. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons parsley, basil and salt. After adding the tomatoes, the sauce mixture should simmer for 45 minutes while you are working on the other steps.

In a medium bowl, mix cottage cheese, beaten eggs, grated Parmesan, 2 more tablespoons parsley, and 1 more teaspoon salt. Stir together well. Set aside. Cook lasagna until “al dente” (not overly cooked).

To assemble:
Arrange 4 cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of a baking pan, overlapping if necessary. Spoon half the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles. Spread evenly. Cover cottage cheese with a layer of mozzarella cheese. Spoon a little less than half the meat/sauce mixture over the top.

Repeat, ending with meat/sauce mixture. Sprinkle top generously with extra Parmesan.

Either freeze, refrigerate for up to two days, or bake immediately: 350-degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until top is hot and bubbly.


Recipe copied from The Pioneer Woman (and it really is the best lasagna ever!!).


February 21, 2011

Grandma's Bread

Ingredients:
1/3 cup shortening
1/4 cup sugar
1 TBSP salt
water, about 7 cups
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 TBSP yeast
Bread flour, about 5 lbs

Instructions:
Put shortening, sugar, salt, molasses and rolled oats (the old fashioned kind) in a large mixing pan. Add 3 or 4 cups boiling water, stir vigorously to dissolve shortening and cook the oats. Let sit 15 mins or so, then add remaining water. When it has cooled to lukewarm, stir in the yeast. Now start adding the sifted flour to make a dough that can be easily stirred. Stir to develop gluten. When it is good and stringy, add more flour to make a stiff dough. Turn out on counter and knead for 15 mins or so, until dough is no longer sticky, but is smooth and elastic. Put in greased pan, grease top, cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk. Punch down and let rise again. Shape into 6 loaves of bread (or use dough for one loaf to make rolls) and let rise again. Bake at 325 for 30 mins - less for rolls.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients:
1 pg (8 oz) cheam cheese, softened
2 cans (12.5 oz each) chuck chicken or 2 cups cooked chicken
1/2 cup Franks's Chili Sauce
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
assorted veggies and/or crackers for dipping

Instructions:
Mix ingrediants in deep baking dish unstil smooth.
Bake at 350 for 20 mins until hot and bubbling.