More of My Family recipes!

Parmesan Ranch Chicken

6 medium boneless chicken breasts

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 (1 1/2 oz.) Pkg. dry Ranch Dressing Mix

2/3 cup crushed corn flakes

1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

26 oz. jar marinara

2 eggs beaten

3/4 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

In a small bowl, dip chicken in beaten egg. In a medium bowl, combine corn flakes, 1/2 cup grated Parm. cheese, and ranch dressing mix. Coat all of chicken with corn flake mixture. Place on a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with a non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 350' fot 30-35 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Then ladle 1/2 cup marinara sauce over each piece of chicken, then sprinkle with the rest of cheeses and return to oven just long enough to melt cheese.

( I like to either pound my chicken breast out thin or butterfly them. Then it is good served with your favorite pasta and salad)

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

( This is a recipe that I just have started to make recently, but I don't think my kids will ever let me go back to my moms meatball recipe. They love these, if they are picking dinner I know this is what they are going to request. This recipe is so simple and fast, so I guess I won't complain. They are pretty basic meatballs but the sauce makes them yummy!)

Meatballs:

1 lb. ground beef 1 tsp. salt

3/4 cup oatmeal 1/2 tsp. pepper

2 eggs, beaten 1 tsp. worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup milk

Sauce:

1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup BBQ sauce ( I like Sweet Baby Rays)

1/2 cup vinegar 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp. mustard.

In a large bowl, mix groud beef, oatmeal, eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and 1 tsp. worch. sauce. Knead well with hands, then form golf ball sized balls with your hands and place on a 9x13 inch baking dish. Make sauce by mixing in a bowl the brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, BBQ sauce, and 2 tsp. worch. sauce. Pour over meatballs and bake at 350' for 15 minutes then roll them and bake an additional 15 mins. Serve over rice and enjoy!

Shoepeg Corn Dip

( This is a good dip to make when you are having a BBQ with friends, it make quite a bit)

2 cans shoepeg corn, drained

2 cans chopped olives ( I like to use sliced better)

1 bunch green onions

1 green pepper, diced

6-10 roma tomatoes diced (just depends how much you like tomatoes)

1 can diced green chilies

2 avocados diced

1 Tb. vinegar

8 oz., zesty italian dressing

Mix all ingredients together and Chill for at least 2 hours , serve with Frito scoops or tortilla chips

( For a variation you can use black beans instead of the avocado)

Best Ever Bread Sticks

(That is the name of them in the Star Valley book I found them in, but I do agree they are very yummy with any pasta or even pizza and very easy which is always a plus)

1 Tb. yeast 1/2 cube butter

1 1/2 cup warm water garlic salt

2 Tb. sugar Parmesan cheese

2 1/2 to 3 cups flour

1/2 tsp.salt

Combine first 3 ingredients (yeast through sugar) and let set until yeast works. Add 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour, and 1/2 tsp. salt. DON"T add all of the flour until you see if it is needed. Knead 3 minutes and let rest for 10 minutes. Put butter on a sheet cake size cookie sheet and let it melt in the oven. Roll out dough on floured board and cut into strips. Coat each strip in the melted butter and place on pan. Sprinkle with garlic salt and Parmesan cheese if desired. Bake for 20 minutes at 375' Can dip hot bread sticks in Spaghetti sauce or what ever dip you desire.

(Another thing you can do is dip roll in cinnamon and sugar instead of garlic salt and cheese.)

Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

2 kiwis peeled and diced

2 apples peeled and diced

1 lb. fresh strawberries diced

1 8oz. pkg frozen raspberries thawed

2 Tbsp. granulated sugar

1 Tb. brown sugar

3 Tb. fruit preserves (any flavor)

In a large bowl, mix all fruit an sugars. Cover and chill for at least 20 minutes.

( It can be expensive if you have to buy frozen raspberries so I have just added a little extra strawberries and used raspberry freezer jar as my preserve. This stuff is really good and you can do alot of things with it. Use it as a crepe topping or even instead of cutting your tortillas into chips fry then like tacos and have a "fruit taco topped with a little whip cream")

Cinnamon Chips

10 10-inch flour tortillas

vegetable oil for frying

2 cups cinnamon-sugar mixture to taste

Cowboy Potatoes

( One of the best restaurants in Texas is Perini's Steakhouse. This recipe is out of their recipe book and they are simple and go with any meat dish.)

4-5 pounds red potatoes cut into wedges (small ones just cut in half)

1 stick of butter, melted

1 medium white onion, sliced

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

1/2 tsp. oregano

Preheat oven to 350'. Coat the potatoes in butter, toss with onion and garlic then sprinkle with salt and pepper and oregano. Place in a baking dish, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. (stirring occasionally) After 1 hour remove foil and continue cooking for another 30 minutes to achieve a nice golden brown. (serves 8-10, I usually cut it in half)

Just in case you want a good steak to go with your potatoes!

Perini Ranch Steak Rub

1 Tb. corn starch

2 TB. salt

4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper

1 tsp. dried oregano

4 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. granulated beef stock base

Mix all ingredients together and either sprinkle or rub into the meat. (brisket or steak)

Makes 1/2 cup

Cut tortillas into strips or triangles. Heat oil in frying pan. Drop tortilla strips into hot oil a few at a time. When golden brown, remove and immediately drop into cinnamon- sugar mixture. Coat chips with mixture then place on paper towels. Allow chips to cool. Serve with fruit salsa.

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Brownies

1 cup sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon

2/3 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt

2/3 cup brown sugar 1/4 tsp. nutmeg

2 eggs 2 cups uncooked quick oatmeal

1 tsp. vanilla 1 pkg. chocolate chips

1 tsp. baking powder

Beat until light and fluffy, gradually beat in sugars, mix eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Stir in oats and half of the chips. Spread in greased 9x13 pan sprinkle rest of chips on top, Bake 350' 20 minutes or until lightly brown.

( I like to make these on Sunday afternoon when I want something sweet but I don't want to spend so much time baking all the batches of cookies. I also like to use half milk chocolate chips and half white chocolate chips)

Camie's Recipes

I really like to make this to go along with a bowl of chili or a good soup!

I used to only make cornbread out of the box but now I have converted and homemade is much better!

Buttermilk Cornbread

1/2 cup butter

2/3 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 cup cornmeal

1 cup flour

1/2 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 375' and grease an 8 inch square pan.

Melt butter in a large skillet then remove from heat and stir in sugar, quickly add eggs and beat until well blended. Combine buttermilk, and baking soda and stir into mixture in the pan.

Then stir in cornmeal, flour, and salt until well blended.

Pour batter into pan and bake for 30-40 min.

Hear is a quick and yummy soup to go with any good bread!

Chicken Noodle Soup

3 cups chicken broth

2 cups chopped carrots

2 cups celery

3 cups onion

2 cans cream of chicken soup

1/4 cup evaporated milk

2 cups diced chicken

2 cups cooked egg noodles

Chop veggies and cook in broth until tender, then add the cream of chicken soup and milk.

For desired consistency you may add want to add a cup of water and bouillon cubes. ( I don't I like it a little thicker) Stir in cooked chicken and cooked noodles. Salt and pepper to taste. Then serve with your favorite bread. ( when I really want to make it quick I use the canned Costco chicken and it is just as good)

My Favorite Pie

Coconut Cream Pie

( Adapted recipe from two of the greatest pie makers my Grandma Hamm and friend Kathy Hammer)

3/4 cup sugar

3 Tb. corn starch

1/4 tsp. salt

(Mix these three ingredients and then slowly add 2 cups whole milk and cook on med. heat until it boils and then cook 2 min. longer)

Remove from heat and TEMPER in 3 egg yolks

Put back on heat and cook 2 minutes longer.. Then remove from heat again and add:

2 Tb butter ( not marg)

1 tsp. vanilla

1 cup coconut

Let cool to room temperature before placing in pie crust. Top with real whipping cream and toasted coconut and enjoy!!

Easiest Crock Pot Mexican Chicken

This is a new recipe I have, out of a ward cook book but it is Soooo easy and can do so many things with it I Love It!

2 large frozen chicken breasts

2-3 cans western family tomatoes with lime and cilantro

(depending on how much you like tomatoes, I only do 2)

1 small can green chilies

1 can black beans (drained)

1 cup frozen corn

warm tortillas

Place frozen chicken in crock pot and cover with canned tomatoes and green chilies. Cook 6-7 hours on LOW. Next, shred chicken with a fork and add black beans and corn and allow to

cook for about 20 minutes until heated through. Serve with warm tortillas and cheese and sour cream!!

* I know this just sounds to simple to be that good but it really is!! I drain most of the juice out after I have shredded the chicken before I add the black beans and corn, then your tacos aren't so juicy. After having this a few times I also like to put the leftovers on chips and make chicken nachos, even think it would be good on a salad ( kind of cafe-rio style), or instead of tacos make some cilantro lime rice and make a burrito . I know two chicken breast doesn't sound like much but with all of the other stuff it makes alot.

Flank Steak Marinade

1 cup teriyaki sauce

1/2 cup onion

1 tsp dried rosemary

1/3 cup orange juice

3 cloves garlic crushed

1 Tb. sesame oil ( or you can use EVOO)

1/3 cup honey

black pepper

Marinade in the fridge for 24 hours, grill and enjoy!!

Easiest Carmel Popcorn Ever

2 bags popped microwave popcorn ( I like to use kettle corn)

3/4 cup butter

1 cup brown sugar

8 oz of mini marshmallows ( or 24 large marshmallows)

Melt butter and sugar until dissolved and add the marshmallows. Cook until it barely starts to pull away from the sides of the pan then pour over popcorn and mix. Enjoy!

Ok, I will continue to post more tomorrow!

Dinner Rolls (Lion House Rolls)

2 TB yeast

2 cups warm water

(Mix those two and let stand 5 min)

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup marg/butter

2 tsp. salt

2/3 cup dry milk

1 egg

5-6 cups flour

1. Mix yeast and water and set aside for 5 min

2. Mix remaining ingredients except only add 2 cups flour at first

3. Then gradually add the rest, just until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

4. Place in a greased bowl and let the dough rise covered until double.

5. Roll out to 1/4" thick

6. Cut in strips about 2 inches wide and 3-4 inches long. Roll and place on greased cookie sheet about an inch apart.

7. Let dough rise again 1-1 1/2 hours.

8. Brush with butter and enjoy ( original recipe calls for a coat of butter before and after baking but I only do it after they are cooked)

Bake 400 for 15 min

Creamy Carrot Soup

Check it out at Tasha's new blog. It's delicious and pretty healthy. I also found an easy bread bowl recipe... which I will post later

www.organizeddinner.blogspot.com

smittenkitchen.com

One year ago: Fougasse Provencale and Rustic White Bread

Couscous and Feta-Stuffed Peppers
Adapted from Epicurious

Vegetable-oil cooking spray
1 1/4 cups fat-free chicken or vegetable broth
2/3 cup couscous
4 extra-large or 5 large bell peppers, mixed colors
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
6 oz zucchini, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly
6 oz yellow squash, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 oz crumbled feta cheese (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons tomato paste

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan, add the couscous, cover the pan and remove it from the heat. Cut the stems and top half inch off the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds and membranes. Place peppers upright in a baking dish and roast them for 15 minutes or so, until they soften, then remove them from the oven until the filling is ready. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Add onion, zucchini, yellow squash, fennel seeds, oregano, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Remove from heat and stir in the tomatoes, chickpeas and tomato paste. Using a fork, scrape the couscous into the skillet and toss with the vegetables. Stir in the crumbled feta. Fill peppers with the couscous mixture. Bake 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

** Note: I know this is vegetarian which Justin doesn't always love, but they are really good and really easy, and really healthy**

Great place for recipes!!

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I found this website that is a great place when you need a fun recipe for something special!

Frosty Pumpkin Dessert.

(I took this off of a girl in my wards blog) She made it for the baby shower as well.
It is yummy, but looks like it takes a little time for the preperation.


Recipe by Pampered Chef
32 gingersnap cookies, finely chopped (1 1/3 cup crumbs)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, divided
1 cup thawed frozen whipped topping
2/3 cup toffee bits
1 cup solid pack pumpkin
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cloves
Combine cookie crumbs and butter, press into bottom of 10" springform pan (I actually doubled the recipe and used 2 9x13 pans). Place in freezer. Scoop half of ice cream into large bowl, let soften for 10 minutes in fridge. Combine ice cream, whipped topping, and toffee bits. Spread over crust. Freeze for 1 hour. Let remaining half of ice cream soften, mix with pumpkin, brown sugar, and spices. Spread evenly over ice cream and freeze over night. Set in fridge about 20 minutes before ready to serve.