tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33085918102384451142024-03-12T15:38:49.431-07:00Elliott's Excellent EatsJust a spot for me to post some recipes: old favorites, new ones, whatever I come up with. I LOVE to share recipes, so feel free to share yours on here, too!!ElliottMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001048548867420447noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-82259025204670430342014-04-23T22:32:00.002-07:002016-03-28T21:11:43.580-07:00Hashbrown breakfast casseroleEvery year, our church has a Christmas breakfast and this is what they serve. It's yummy! This recipe is meant for a 9x13 pan. I usually split it into two smaller (8x8") pans so that I can add lots of optional stuff to one so my hubby is happy.<br />
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1 (32 oz) pkgs hash browns</div>
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2 cups half & half</div>
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6-8 eggs</div>
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese</div>
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1-2 cups chopped bacon or crumbled sausage, cooked (or both!)</div>
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1/2 cup butter</div>
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2 tsp seasoned salt<br />
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Spread hash browns in greased 9x13 pan. Melt butter and pour over top of hash browns. Bake at 350<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">°</span> for 20 minutes.</div>
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In bowl, combine eggs, half & half, and seasoned salt. Pour over hash browns. Sprinkle on shredded cheese and top with optional ingredients (if using) and bacon/sausage.</div>
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Bake again at 350<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">°</span> for 45 minutes - 1 hour.</div>
ElliottMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001048548867420447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-84253098773173383962014-03-02T12:55:00.003-08:002014-03-02T12:55:39.266-08:00Behind...in everything...I need to find some new recipes to share. I'll get on that, asap!! The last few weeks have been minimal for me cooking, I need to find some new inspiration!! Please share if you have some!ElliottMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001048548867420447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-31482161145186310222013-10-14T07:04:00.002-07:002013-11-11T14:07:41.613-08:00Jessica's chicken taco soupMy friend Jessica made this for our freezer meal exchange a couple of months ago. My kids LOVED it and so it has become a staple around our house. Lots of people have different versions of something like this but this is ours.<br />
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INGREDIENTS<br />
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3-4 chicken breasts<br />
1 large can tomatoes, diced or crushed<br />
1 can chopped green chiles<br />
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed<br />
1 can corn, drained<br />
1 pkg taco seasoning<br />
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In Crock Pot, combine everything except chicken breasts. Add chicken breasts and mix to coat with tomato mixture.<br />
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Cook on low 4-6 hours. If it starts to look a little thick, stir in a little salsa or water. We like it thicker, more of a chili consistency. But you don't want it too dry!<br />
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Remove chicken, shred and stir back into soup. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips.ElliottMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001048548867420447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-15988676962183930232013-10-07T11:57:00.002-07:002013-10-07T11:59:37.205-07:00Wonderful white cupcakesSo I needed some white cupcakes for a surprise shower for my soul mate, Janelle. (Shh...don't tell our husbands. haha) She prefers white cake with white frosting. I couldn't find a white cupcake recipe that seemed like it would make good cupcakes without hours of work, so I decided to try changing up <a href="http://elliotts-excellent-eats.blogspot.com/2012/02/craving-worthy-chocolate-cupcakes.html">my chocolate cupcake recipe</a>....success!!! These are definitely a winner, especially when topped with a yummy buttercream frosting!<br />
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INGREDIENTS<br />
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1 (<span style="font-size: 85%;">18.25 oz</span>) pkg white cake mix<br />
1 (<span style="font-size: 85%;">5.9 oz</span>) pkg instant vanilla pudding mix (<span style="font-size: x-small;">for the love of cake, please DO NOT use sugar free!</span>)<br />
1 cup sour cream<br />
1 cup melted butter or vegetable oil<br />
4 eggs<br />
1/2 cup warm milk or water<br />
2 cups white chocolate chips<br />
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In mixer or large bowl, combine all ingredients except white chocolate chips. Stir in white chocolate chips.<br />
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Bake at 350<span style="font-size: 100%;">°</span> for 18-20 minutes (<span style="font-size: 85%;">or 50-55 min for 9x13 or bundt cake</span>) until toothpick comes out clean. DO NOT overbake!!<br />
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Cool about 20 minutes in pan, then cool completely on rack. Frost or dust with powdered sugar.
ElliottMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001048548867420447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-19663982939329483532013-10-04T21:58:00.000-07:002013-10-04T21:58:25.045-07:00Thunder CakeAbby's teacher read the book <u>Thunder</u> <u>Cake</u> to the class and then sent home the recipe for the kids to try. It sounds interesting, it has pureed tomatoes in it! Since Cami has already torn the paper once, I figured I should probably type up the recipe before the paper is totally destroyed!! I'll update once we make it!<br />
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1 cup shortening<br />
1 3/4 cup sugar<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
3 eggs, separated<br />
1 cup cold water<br />
1/3 cup pureed tomatoes<br />
2 1/2 cups cake flour<br />
1/2 cup cocoa powder<br />
1 1/2 tsp baking soda<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
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DIRECTIONS<br />
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Beat egg whites until stiff. Set aside.<br />
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Cream together, adding one ingredient at a time, the shortening, sugar, vanilla, egg yolks, cold water and pureed tomatoes. Fold in egg whites. Set aside.<br />
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Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, soda and salt. Mix into the creamed mixture.<br />
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Bake at 350<span style="font-size: 100%;">°</span> for 35-40 minutes.<br />
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Let cool and frost with chocolate frosting and top with strawberries. <br />
<br />ElliottMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001048548867420447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-71965263985272058332013-08-08T09:40:00.002-07:002013-08-10T13:19:19.787-07:00Crock Pot beef tips & gravyKatie made these for freezer group once and I've seen the recipe all over the blogosphere. There are a few additions you can make but here's the general run-down.<br />
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INGREDIENTS<br />
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1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat<br />
1 packet dry onion soup mix<br />
1 can cream of ?? soup (<a href="http://elliotts-excellent-eats.blogspot.com/2012/02/homemade-cream-of-chicken-soup.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I make my own</span></a>)<br />
1 (<span style="font-size: x-small;">14 oz</span>) can beef broth<br />
Salt & pepper<br />
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Put stew meat in bottom of crock pot. Season with salt and pepper.<br />
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In bowl, combine soup mix, soup and beef broth. Pour over stew meat and stir to cover meat.<br />
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Cook on low 6-8 hours, till meat is insanely tender.<br />
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Serve over mashed potatoes (<span style="font-size: x-small;">our favorite!</span>), rice or noodles.<br />
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<br />ElliottMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001048548867420447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-27543738647681645362013-08-06T22:55:00.000-07:002013-08-10T15:23:05.562-07:00Amazing green sauceZac's sister, Kirsten, has been visiting us the last week or so. She made this yummy sauce and served it over grilled chicken. SO. GOOD. I think it would also be good over tacos, on a salad...on a flip flop. It's that good. :)<br />
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4 tomatillos, halved<br />
1 poblano pepper, quartered<br />
1 small jalapeno pepper, remove seeds and membrane<br />
1 medium onion, quartered<br />
3 cloves garlic <br />
1 avocado<br />
1 handful of cilantro<br />
juice of half a lime <br />
Sour cream and/or heavy cream (Enough to make it creamy and as 'runny' as you want. But not enough to overpower the other yumminess!)<br />
Salt & pepper, to taste<br />
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Roast first 5 ingredients in broiler on high. Make sure you do not burn the garlic!<br />
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Make sure you taste--you will probably need to add salt and/or pepper.<br />
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Serve over whatever you can find to serve it on. :)ElliottMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001048548867420447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-90300313179512858652013-07-28T22:05:00.002-07:002013-07-28T22:06:17.588-07:00Julie's cheesecakeI haven't actually made this recipe but I've had it and it is FABULOUS. Once I got the recipe, I realized I loved it even more because it's soooo easy! I plan to make it very soon!<br />
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Graham cracker pie crust (store bought or homemade)<br />
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese<br />
1/2 cup sugar<br />
1 tub Cool Whip<br />
1 can fruit pie filling (I recommend raspberry!)<br />
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Whip cream cheese and sugar till fluffy.<br />
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Fold in Cool Whip.<br />
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Stir in a little bit of the pie filling. Pour cream cheese mix into crust.<br />
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Top with remaining pie filling and chill. ElliottMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001048548867420447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-65313497533908069512013-04-29T18:01:00.002-07:002013-08-10T13:19:19.784-07:00BBQ meatballs and riceMy friend, Katie, made these for our freezer meal exchange. This isn't exactly her recipe - I wrote hers down and lost it. :/ So I've included the generic meatball recipe that I used tonight but I do have her sauce recipe. She referred to the recipe as a "guideline;" she cooks like me! These are sooo yummy! Definitely one of my kids' favorite meals.<br />
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1 cup brown sugar<br />
1/2 cup vinegar<br />
1/2 cup bbq sauce<br />
2 tsp mustard<br />
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce<br />
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Combine all ingredients and mix well.<br />
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2 lbs lean ground beef (<span style="font-size: x-small;">I used the 2.25 lb pkg from Wal-Mart</span>)<br />
2 eggs<br />
2/3 cup bread crumbs<br />
1 tsp salt<br />
1/4 tsp pepper<br />
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce<br />
1/4 tsp garlic powder<br />
1/2 cup finely diced onion (<span style="font-size: x-small;">I used a few Tbsp of dried onion instead</span>) <br />
3 Tbsp milk<br />
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Combine all ingredients except ground beef and mix well. Add ground beef and mix just to combine (I use my hands). Then shape into meatballs, about 1-inch. Here's where you have some options...<br />
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**Fry in a skillet just to brown them. Put in a baking dish, cover with sauce and bake at 375<span style="font-size: 100%;">° for about 30 minutes, till inside is done (160</span><span style="font-size: 100%;">° internal temp)</span><br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-81107532358734088492013-04-20T23:08:00.000-07:002013-08-10T13:22:09.248-07:00Collin's Mexican ChickenI got this recipe from a friend I used to work with. Definitely my favorite mexican chicken recipe!<br />
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1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded<br />
1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed<br />
1 lb Velveeta, cut into small squares<br />
1 can cream of chicken soup<br />
1 can cream of mushroom soup<br />
1 can Ro-Tel<br />
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Combine chicken, Velveeta, soups, Ro-Tel and 2/3 of the Dorita crumbs. Spread in greased 9x13 pan.<br />
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1/2 c soy sauce<br />
1/2 c brown sugar<br />
1/4 c lime juice<br />
1/2 tsp minced ginger<br />
1-2 cloves garlic (minced)<br />
3/4 c apple juice<br />
2 green onions (chopped)<br />
1 1/2 - 2 lbs chicken (thighs or breasts)<br />
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Mix all ingredients together & then marinate chicken overnight (if possible). <br />
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Cook the chicken. Grilling will give the best results. You could also bake it at 350 for about 20 minutes or cook in Crock Pot for 4-5 hours on high.<br />
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Cook the remaining marinade on the stove top over medium heat until it boils and reduces. DON'T over cook!! <br />
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Serve over cooked rice with steamed/sauteed veggies. Makes super yummy rice bowls!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-68747048413276970032013-03-14T21:48:00.000-07:002013-07-16T14:07:23.161-07:00Baked black bean and sweet potato burritos<span style="color: #444444;">Several months ago, I came across <a href="http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/sweet-potato-black-bean-burritos-recipe-122998">this recipe</a> for burritos. I earmarked it in my magazine and then kind of forgot about it. Then a few weeks ago I came across <a href="http://www.peasandcrayons.com/2012/09/baked-black-bean-sweet-potato-flautas.html">this recipe</a> - similar ingredients but in a smaller flauta. I ended up making a sort of hybrid of these recipes. They were AWE.SOME. My hubby raved about them and even the kids enjoyed them! I served them with Mexican rice and fruit - a great Meatless Monday meal!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">1/2 small onion, diced</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">1 medium/large sweet potato</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">1 can (15 oz) corn or mexicorn, drained</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">1 tsp chili powder</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">1 tsp garlic powder</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">1 tsp cumin</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">1 tsp cilantro, chopped</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">1/4 cup sour cream</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">2 heaping Tbsp salsa verde (or taco sauce or other salsa)</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">3/4 cup shredded cheese </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">6 flour tortillas</span><br />
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-59733054468920293922012-02-24T21:31:00.004-08:002013-10-07T11:49:16.176-07:00Craving-worthy chocolate cupcakesHoly chocolate goodness!! Got this recipe from my friend Leslie and it is amazing!! Zac has informed me that they are "the best cupcakes ever!" I made them for a baby shower and sent leftover to work with him the next morning - all with rave reviews!<br />
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1 (<span style="font-size: 85%;">18.25 oz</span>) pkg devils food cake mix<br />
1 (<span style="font-size: 85%;">5.9 oz</span>) pkg instant chocolate pudding mix<br />
1 cup sour cream<br />
1 cup vegetable oil<br />
4 eggs<br />
1/2 cup warm water<br />
2 cups milk chocolate chips (<span style="font-size: 85%;">the recipe calls for semi-sweet but I really liked the milk</span>)<br />
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In mixer or large bowl, combine all ingredients except chocolate chips. Stir in chocolate chips.<br />
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Bake at 350<span style="font-size: 100%;">°</span> for 20 minutes (<span style="font-size: 85%;">or 50-55 min for 9x13 or bundt cake</span>) until toothpick comes out clean. DO NOT overbake!!<br />
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Cool about 20 minutes in pan, then cool completely on rack. Frost or dust with powdered sugar.<br />
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UPDATE 10/2013: If you want to increase the yumminess and richness, try using melted butter in place of the oil and warmed milk in place of the warm water. Mmm. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-38594129663965685902012-02-08T20:13:00.005-08:002012-02-08T21:34:25.099-08:00Homemade cream of chicken soupI decided to try making my own cream soups several months ago - really out of necessity. I wanted a certain casserole, didn't have any cans of the stuff and didn't want to drag my three small kids to the grocery store. So, off to the wonderful world of Google I went. I found a really basic recipe over at <a href="http://www.kitchenstewardship.com/2010/01/27/once-a-month-cooking-prep-cream-of-casseroles/">Kitchen Stewardship</a>. A good start but, of course, I jazzed it up. I just can't leave well enough alone when it comes to cooking. :) Now, Katie over at KS makes her own broth and lots of other stuff....I'm not that dedicated. I use my Better than Bouillon paste or just bouillon powder. **For this recipe, I double the amount of bouillon that would normally be used for the amount of water, to amp up the chicken flavor. Just fyi. :)<br /><br /><br />INGREDIENTS<br /><br />3/4 c butter (<span style="font-size:85%;">or oil</span>)<br />3/4 - 1 c flour (<span style="font-size:85%;">depending on how thick you want your soup. I go closer to 1 cup</span>)<br />Salt (<span style="font-size:85%;">go easy, depending on the salt amount in your broth. You can always add more, can't take it away!</span>)<br />Pepper<br />Garlic powder (<span style="font-size:85%;">I go pretty liberal here</span>)<br />Onion powder (<span style="font-size:85%;">Same as garlic powder</span>)<br />2 cups chicken broth/stock<br />4 cups milk<br /><br /><br />DIRECTIONS<br /><br />Melt butter/heat oil in pot. Add flour and seasonings, whisking to combine. Don't let it brown, but let it cook for about a minute.<br /><br />Add broth and milk, whisking constantly. Let cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thick.<br /><br />**If you want cream of mushroom, celery, broccoli, etc. just finely chop and saute your vegetable of choice in the butter before adding the flour. Then that flavor will cook into your soup. Or, add some sharp cheddar at the end and make a homemade cheese sauce!<br /><br />**This recipe makes the equivalent of about four cans of soup. You can use it up in several casseroles or freeze it in can-size portions.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OpY38MbTG6o/TzNatfVR8uI/AAAAAAAABdo/WaSzCZumqug/s1600/creamsoup.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 220px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OpY38MbTG6o/TzNatfVR8uI/AAAAAAAABdo/WaSzCZumqug/s400/creamsoup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707004890359919330" border="0" /></a>(A million times better than this stuff!!)<br /></div>ElliottMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001048548867420447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-31805037017861599252012-01-07T21:36:00.000-08:002013-08-10T13:22:09.229-07:00Chicken sausage and spinach penne alfredoHoly yumminess!! Got this recipe out of a Weight Watchers cookbook magazine and it's yummy! As usual, I made a few changes to sub for things I didn't have/like. I'll note those changes in the recipe. This makes six 1-cup servings with 387 calories each. (Of course there may be some changes with brands they tested but it's close...under 500, which is what we're going for).<br /><br /><br />INGREDIENTS<br /><br />1 1/2 cup uncooked multigrain penne pasta (<span style="font-size:85%;">I used whole wheat linguine</span>)<br />1 6-oz pkg fresh baby spinach<br />3 2.75-oz chicken sausage, sliced (<span style="font-size:85%;">there are lots of flavors...I used an italian one with mozzarella</span>)<br />1 cup chopped red bell pepper<br />1 8-oz pkg sliced cremini mushrooms (<span style="font-size:85%;">I don't like mushrooms and didn't have bell pepper, so I used about 2 cups chopped broccoli florets</span>)<br />1 10-oz jar light Alfredo sauce (<span style="font-size:85%;">I <a href="http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=163122">made my own</a> because I'm cheap!</span>)<br />1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated<br />1/4 tsp black pepper<br />Cooking spray<br /><br /><br />DIRECTIONS<br /><br />Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, cover and set aside.<br /><br />While pasta cooks, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Saute sausage about 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Add peppers and mushrooms (or broccoli) and saute about five more minutes. Add spinach and cook just until wilted. Add alfredo sauce and cook just until heated through. Remove from heat.<br /><br />Stir in pasta and Parmesan cheese, sprinkle with black pepper.ElliottMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05001048548867420447noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-57842978983834220312011-11-28T22:11:00.000-08:002011-11-28T22:14:27.187-08:00Best veggie dip everYUM!!! My friend Leslie snagged this from a teacher appreciation event and it's yummy!! Makes a lot, you could easily half it (I'd still use the whole seasoning packet and let it be extra yummy!)<br /><br /><br />INGREDIENTS<br /><br />2 cups sour cream<br />2 cups mayo<br />2 cups shredded cheddar cheese<br />1 packet buttermilk ranch seasoning<br />1 bunch green onions, finely chopped<br /><br /><br />DIRECTIONS<br /><br />Combine and chill at least 24 hours before serving. Serve with your favorite veggies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-43966386551491319352011-04-17T16:34:00.000-07:002011-04-17T16:40:19.667-07:00Grandma Suds GranolaLast year, one of my bffs threw me a surprise birthday party. Since she knows I'm a recipe junkie, she had all of my friends type up some of their favorite recipes and then put a binder together for me. I love it! Here's one of the recipes, courtesy of Tiffany Grimes. Enjoy. :)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Combine in large bowl:</span><br />10 cups old fashioned oats<br />1 1/2 cups wheat germ<br />1/2 cup shredded coconut<br />1 1/2 cups raw sunflower seeds<br />2-3 cups chopped nuts (optional)<br />1/2 cup flax seed<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Combine in sauce pan and heat until sugar dissolves:</span><br />1 1/2 cups brown sugar<br />1 1/2 cups water<br />1 1/2 cups vegetable oil<br />1/2 cup honey<br />1/2 cup molasses<br />1 1/2 tsp salt<br />2 tsp cinnamon<br />1 Tbsp vanilla<br /><br /><br />Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and stir well. Spread onto 2-3 rimmed cookie sheets. Bake at 325<span style="font-size: 100%;">°</span> for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.<br /><br />Cool and put in large bowl. Mix in dried fruit, if desired. Divide into gallon ziploc bags, freeze what you are not using right away. Makes about 20 cups.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-40128207751843437332011-02-10T10:47:00.000-08:002013-08-10T13:19:19.781-07:00Angel NoodlesI got this recipe from a friend and we used it for a church dinner awhile back. It's yummy!! You can substitute regular spaghetti for the angel hair pasta - but the thinner noodles taste better!<br />
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INGREDIENTS<br />
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1 - 1.5 lbs ground beef<br />
26 oz jar/can spaghetti sauce<br />
8 oz can tomato sauce<br />
12 oz angel hair pasta<br />
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1 <a href="http://elliotts-excellent-eats.blogspot.com/2012/02/homemade-cream-of-chicken-soup.html">can cream of mushroom soup</a><br />
2 cups shredded cheese (CoJack, mozzarella, or both)<br />
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DIRECTIONS<br />
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Meat sauce: Cook and crumble ground beef. I season mine with salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce; let simmer.<br />
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Cook and drain pasta.<br />
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Soup: Combine sour cream with cream soup.<br />
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In greased 9x13 pan, layer meat sauce, pasta, soup mix and cheese. There should be enough to do each layer twice, ending with the shredded cheese.<br />
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Bake at 350<span style="font-size: 100%;">°</span> for 45-55 minutes, till cheese is browned and bubbly. Enjoy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-26227451928859352252011-02-09T22:51:00.000-08:002016-06-27T10:08:23.442-07:00White bean chicken chiliI got this recipe from one of my bffs and we love it!!! Here's my take on her recipe. **If I'm in a Crockpot mood, I put everything but the cheese and sour cream in the Crockpot until the chicken is done. Shred chicken, then continue with recipe.<br />
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INGREDIENTS<br />
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3-5 chicken breasts<br />
2 Tbsp olive oil<br />
1 onion, chopped<br />
1-2 Tbsp garlic, minced<br />
2 (<span style="font-size: 85%;">4 oz</span>) cans diced green chiles<br />
2 tsp ground cumin<br />
1 tsp oregano<br />
3 (<span style="font-size: 85%;">15 oz</span>) cans white beans, drained and rinsed (<span style="font-size: 85%;">I prefer canellini/white kidney</span>)<br />
4-6 cups chicken broth<br />
3-4 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese<br />
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)<br />
Sour cream<br />
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DIRECTIONS<br />
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Cook and shred chicken (I boil it with some bouillon in the water. Save that for your broth.)<br />
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In large pot, heat oil. Saute onion, garlic, chiles and seasonings till onions are soft. <br />
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Add shredded chicken, broth and beans. Simmer 30 minutes, till heated through.<br />
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Just before serving, stir in shredded cheese to melt.<br />
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Serve with sour cream, if desired.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-4361244619850149662010-09-15T11:38:00.000-07:002010-10-02T23:58:52.389-07:00Chocolate Chex Caramel CrunchThis recipe can be found on the <a href="http://www.chex.com/recipes/RecipeView.aspx?RecipeId=44440&CategoryId=342">Chex website</a>. I had it at this fall's <a href="http://www.scrapbookusaexpo.com/">Scrapbook Expo</a> and it is SO STINKIN' GOOD!!!! Doesn't help my blood sugar, though, so it's definitely not something I'll be making very often. Super yummy, though!<br /><br /><br />INGREDIENTS<br />8 cups Chocolate Chex cereal<br />3/4 packed brown sugar<br />6 Tbsp butter or margarine<br />3 Tbsp light corn syrup<br />1/4 tsp baking soda<br />1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips<br /><br /><br />DIRECTIONS<br /><br />Measure cereals into large microwaveable bowl; set aside. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.<br /><br />Microwave brown sugar, butter and corn syrup uncovered on High 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway thorough, until melted and smooth. Stir in baking soda until dissolved.<br /><br />Pour melted brown sugar mix over cereal, stirring till evenly coated. Microwave on High 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Spread on cookie sheet and cool 10 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces.<br /><br />In small bowl, microwave vanilla chips about 1 minute, till melted. Stir until smooth and drizzle over cereal mix. Refrigerate until set and store in tightly covered container.<br /><br /><br />YUUUUUUMMMMY!!!!!!<br /><br /><table class="RecipeMethodsControl" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td class="RecipeMethodItemNumber"><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="RecipeMethodItemNumber"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-8119448760114402572010-07-14T20:55:00.000-07:002010-07-14T22:10:20.689-07:00Fabulous baked beansMy mother-in-law gave me her 'sort of' recipe for baked beans and they're pretty awesome. As I do with most things, I messed with it a little. Here's my 'sort of' recipe that's pretty close to hers, with just a few changes.<br /><br />INGREDIENTS<br /><br />2 large cans Bush's Baked Beans, Original flavor<br />1/2 large onion (see note)<br />1/2 cup mustard<br />1/2 cup ketchup<br />1/2 cup brown sugar<br />1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled<br /><br /><br />DIRECTIONS<br /><br />Combine all ingredients. Pour into 9x13 glass dish.<br /><br />Bake at 350<span style="font-size: 100%;">°</span> for 20-30 minutes, till thickened.<br /><br /><br />**NOTE: My MIL purees the onion in her beans because my FIL doesn't do chunks of onions. While I like them that way, I'm too lazy to pull out the food processor. :) So I've done a few different things. Last time, I chopped the onion as fine as possible, then sauteed it in a little olive oil before adding to the beans. Softened them up and gave them a yummy flavor. I've also used a few tablespoons of dried minced onion that I soaked for about 20 minutes in a little water. (I love dried onion - so easy...). Or you can just chop up the onion and go with it - whatever suits your taste!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-60691512663976235432010-06-17T23:04:00.000-07:002013-08-10T13:22:09.238-07:00Sarah's California Club pasta saladTonight was our Relief Society activity - my first one as Enrichment leader. It was a great night, everyone seemed to really enjoy it. We had dinner - salads and desserts. I chose to take a pasta salad and went to one of <a href="http://stolenmomentscooking.com/">my new favorite food bloggers</a> for ideas. I'd made one of her <a href="http://stolenmomentscooking.com/ranch-chicken-bacon-pasta-salad/">yummy pasta salads</a> before, for a Christmas activity at church. It got rave reviews, so I knew she was a trusted source. :) I wanted to change it up a bit for this activity and <a href="http://stolenmomentscooking.com/california-club-pasta-salad/">this recipe</a> caught my eye. I loooove avocados, so I knew it was a good start. I'm not crazy about sprouts and was almost out of Italian seasoning. So, here's my version of this salad - as close as I can get, anyway. (I'm terrible about following recipes for things like this)<br /><br /><br /><span>INGREDIENTS</span><br /><br />1 cup mayonnaise<br />1/2 cup sour cream<br />1/4 cup (or a bit more) Ranch dressing<br />1 tsp salt<br />1/2 tsp black pepper<br />1/2 - 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and cubed (<span style="font-size:85%;">I used Italian seasoning on mine when I grilled it</span>)<br />1/2 lb grape tomatoes, sliced in half<br />1 lb pasta, cooked, rinsed in cold water and drained<br />1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled (<span style="font-size:85%;">I used closer to 1 lb...can't have too much bacon</span>)<br />1-2 avocados, <a href="http://www.5dollardinners.com/2009/04/how-to-choose-and-cut-an-avocado.html">peeled and diced</a><br /><br /><br />DIRECTIONS<br /><br />Combine mayo, sour cream, ranch, salt and pepper.<br /><br />Put chicken, tomatoes, and pasta in large bowl. Toss with mayo mixture to coat. Refrigerate until serving, at least two hours to let flavors mingle. :)<br /><br />Just before serving, stir in bacon and avocado.<br /><br />Enjoy!! Yuuummmmy.......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-29602903856573491692010-06-17T00:04:00.001-07:002010-06-18T20:56:41.398-07:00Seasoning mixesFor the last few years, I've been trying to make my own spice mixes; especially the ones I use all the time like taco and Italian seasoning. I also like being able to adjust the salt in the blends and keep it low. I usually have most of the ingredients in my pantry and so many spices cross over into other blends. Here are two basics...try them out!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Taco seasoning</span><br />2 tsp paprika<br />1 1/2 tsp salt (or less, if you are watching your sodium)<br />1 tsp onion powder<br />1 tsp chili powder<br />1 1/2 tsp cumin<br />3/4 tsp garlic (a little less if you don't love garlic)<br /><br />Mix and store in an airtight container.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Italian seasoning</span><br />Combine equal parts:<br /><br />Thyme<br />Oregano<br />Savory<br />Marjoram<br />Basil<br />Sage<br />RosemaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-67633163241449997862010-02-22T14:43:00.000-08:002010-02-27T23:40:02.550-08:00Breakfast wrapI'm a big fan of breakfast wraps - scrambled eggs, cheese, turkey bacon all in a tortilla. Yummy. Since I'm not a huge fan of eggs by themselves, this makes them easier to eat. Today I decided to jazz it up a bit; we're trying to eat healthier, so I wanted to add some healthy 'bulk' to my wrap. Here's what I came up with...<br /><br /><br />INGREDIENTS<br /><br />1/2 cup sweet potato, shredded<br />1/2 cup spinach leaves, torn into bite-size pieces<br />3 eggs<br />1-2 Tbsp shredded cheese<br />4 slices turkey bacon, cooked<br />2 whole wheat tortillas<br />Salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder<br /><br /><br />DIRECTIONS<br /><br />Lightly spray a non-stick skillet with Pam spray. Over medium heat, saute sweet potato until soft. Add spinach and continue to saute until spinach wilts. Lightly season with onion powder and garlic powder. <span style="font-size:85%;">(If you're so inclined, you could saute some chopped onions with the sweet potato instead of the powder.)</span><br /><br />In a small bowl, beat the eggs with a little salt and pepper. Pour into skillet. Scramble over medium heat. Just before eggs are done, sprinkle with cheese.<br /><br />Put two strips of bacon in center of tortilla and top with half of the eggs. Roll up and enjoy!! (Serves two)<br /><br /><br />NOTE: Depending on the brands of tortilla and bacon, this breakfast will be between 400-500 calories per wrap. And <span style="font-style: italic;">very</span> filling!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3308591810238445114.post-16690153984664212102010-02-18T21:34:00.000-08:002010-02-18T21:38:57.617-08:00Crazy cakeI love this yummy chocolate cake! It's super moist and dense - and also (mostly) allergen-free! Most of you know that Abby had soy and dairy allergies as a baby. Thankfully, she's outgrown them - but for her first birthday, I made this cake. To avoid soy, I used a palm-oil based shortening to make icing...but that's another story. :) Here's the recipe for <span style="font-style: italic;">crazy</span> cake....<br /><br /><br />INGREDIENTS<br /><br />3 cups flour<br />2 cups sugar<br />1/2 cup cocoa<br />1 tsp salt<br />2 tsp baking soda<br />2 Tbsp white vinegar<br />1 tsp vanilla<br />3/4 cup canola oil<br />2 cups water<br /><br /><br />DIRECTIONS<br /><br />Combine dry ingredients in large bowl. Mix to remove lumps.<br /><br />Add liquid ingredients and mix until smooth. Pour into 9x13 pan.<br /><br />Bake at 350<span style="font-size: 100%;">°</span> for 30-40 minutes, till toothpick comes out clean.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0