Nestie Potluck

I'm Bringing the Potluck back! Yeah!

2010-08-03T12:17:00.000-04:00

That's right, the Nestie Potluck is back in business. I am going to do things a little differently this time. Instead of a weekly theme, I am doing a monthly. Also instead of adding your recipes to the comment section, please email them to nestiepotluck@gmail.com .

This month's theme will be Summer Favorites. Please submit your favorite BBQ, dessert, salads, etc. recipes. New recipes will be added at least once a week.

Watermelon-Mango Salsa

2009-08-04T11:47:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 large apple, diced small (Granny smith, Gala or Fuji all work well)
1 large sweet onion, diced small (Vidalia, Maui or Red are all equally good.)
1 red pepper, diced small
1 yellow pepper, diced small
1 - 2 jalapeño peppers, minced (Seeding and divining help control heat)
1 - 2 ripe mangos, chopped small (a little bigger than other stuff so far)
3 - 4 cups watermelon, seeded and chopped small (same size as mangos)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 - 1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 - 1 tsp sugar (depending on sweetness of fruit)
Tabasco Sauce to taste (optional)

1. Prepare all ingredients. A food processor is a wonderful tool for this as long as you only use the pulse button and process each ingredient individually. They retain their texture better for some reason.

2. Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Let rest for a minute or two and taste. You may need to add more salt, sugar, lime juice or Tabasco sauce to get to your liking. A lot of this also depends on the sweetness of the fruit and the bit of the jalapeños.

NOTE: This recipe makes a rather "watery" salsa. Do not discard the left over juice. It makes a fabulous marinade for chicken, fish or pork! You can also drain the salsa and use the juice to marinate and then serve the salsa over the grilled meats.

WARNING: This will go quickly!! Do not plan on left overs. I promise!

...this recipe is brought to you by hippinski...

The Best Ever Chicken Salad

2009-08-04T11:46:00.002-04:00

Ingredients

2 cups diced chicken (can use 1 can of canned chicken)
1 T. minced onion
1 cup grapes (halved)
1 cup mandarin oranges
1 cup minced celery
2 cups cooked pasta (sea shells)
1/2 cup slivered almonds
3/4 cup or so of mayonnaise
salt to taste

Mix altogether and refrigerate for a couple of hours.

...this recipe is brought to you by fordlor...

BLT Dip

2009-08-04T11:44:00.001-04:00

Ingredients
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayo
1 whole tomato cup up chunks
1 bag real bacon bites

Mix all together well and serve with french bread pieces.

...this recipe is brought to you by harley69...

Grape Salad

2009-08-04T11:42:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
4 cups seedless red grapes
4 cups seedless green grapes
8 oz. sour cream
8 oz. cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar

1. Mix together sour cream, cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar in a bowl.
2. Mix together both types of grapes in a separate bowl.
3. Layer grapes in a serving bowl, followed by the sour cream layer. Keep alternating these layers but end with a sour cream layer on top.
4. Top the dish with the brown sugar and pecans mixed together.

Best if chilled overnight.

...this recipe is brought to you by kelbrian...

Thanks Sabrina!

2009-01-04T09:31:00.002-05:00

Sabrina over at Sabrina & Andy loves our blog! Sorry it took so long for me to see it!

Now it is time to pass on the love. Here are the Rules:

1. The winner can put the logo on his/her blog.

2. Link the person from whom you received your award.

3. Nominate at least seven other blogs

4. Put links of those blogs on yours, and

5. Leave a message on the blogs that you've nominated!

Blogs that I am nominating are:

Carter's Corner

Phanatic Phamily

The Mommy Instinct

Thyme for Food

Say It, Don't Spray It

Tales of Mild Interest

Steece's Pieces

Minestrone

2009-01-04T09:26:00.000-05:00

3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can white (cannellini or navy) beans, drained
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
2 bay leaves
Salt and ground black pepper
2 cups cooked ditalini pasta
1 medium zucchini, chopped
2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen spinach, defrosted
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
Basil sprigs, garnish, optional

In a slow cooker, combine broth, tomatoes, beans, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, sage, bay leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.

Thirty minutes before the soup is done cooking, add ditalini, zucchini and spinach. Cover and cook 30 more minutes. Remove bay leaves and season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle parmesan cheese over top. Garnish with basil, if desired.

...this recipe is brought to you by mrs_breakfast...

Fiesta Stew

2009-01-04T09:23:00.000-05:00

1-2 lbs. cut up beef tips
1 bag frozen corn
1 can of mushroom pieces
1 small can of peas
I can of diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 pk. taco seasoning mix

Directions:
Place all ingredients in a slow cooker.
Mix taco seasoning package with 1 cup water and pour over the top.

Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high 5-6 hours.

....this recipe is brought to you by AngelaL...

Tortellini Spinach Soup

2009-01-04T09:19:00.001-05:00

1 (9 ounce) packages creamed spinach, defrosted according to package directions*
3 1/2 cups water
1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope dry vegetable soup mix
1 (9 ounce) package cheese or meat tortellini (your preference)
Grated parmesan cheese for garnish

Directions:

1. Heat water and soup mix in large saucepan to boiling; reduce heat to low.
2. Add tortellini and creamed spinach, cook for 10 minutes or until tortellini is tender.
3. Top each serving with parmesan cheese.

...this recipe is brought to you by ranfinwi...

Baked Potato Soup

2009-01-04T09:15:00.000-05:00

* 3 bacon strips, diced
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon dried basil
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 3 cups chicken broth
* 2 large baked potatoes, peeled and cubed
* 1 cup half-and-half cream
* 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
* Shredded Cheddar cheese
* Minced fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Bake two large potatoes. (I used three).

2.In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Set bacon aside.

3. Saute onion and garlic in the drippings until tender. Stir in flour, salt, basil and pepper; mix well.

4. Gradually add broth. Bring to boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes.

5. Add the potatoes, cream and hot pepper sauce; heat through but do not boil. Garnish with bacon, cheese and parsley.

Variation -- throw all of the ingredients in the crockpot instead.

...this recipe is brought to you by missamy713...

Blues Brothers World Famous Brunswick Stew

2009-01-04T09:13:00.002-05:00

4 lbs boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces

1 lb onions, chopped
2 tsp margarine
3 lbs potatoes, cubed
2 (15 oz) cans corn, drained
1 (15 oz) can green beans, drained
1 (15 oz) can baby lima beans, drained
2 (10 3/4 oz) cans tomato soup
1 lb minced pork BBQ
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp Tabasco
1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper

Saute chicken and onions in margarine.

In a big pot, boil potatoes until semi-soft in just enough water to cover. Put vegetables, soup, BBQ, chicken and onions into pot with potatoes that have been drained. Add spices, stir, and simmer until hot.

...this recipe is brought to you by bhoobsdz...

Turkey Soup

2009-01-04T09:11:00.000-05:00

Turkey Stock

1 Turkey carcass
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk of celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped (softball sized)
3 cloves of garlic
salt and pepper
6 quarts of water

Bring ingredients to a boil and then turn down to a simmer for at least two hours, strain, cool, and then skim off the fat

Soup

2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks of celery, sliced
1 bag of egg noodles
2-3 cups of shredded turkey

Add the carrots and celery to the strained turkey broth, let cook for 30 minutes, add turkey and egg noodles. Continue to cook on low until the egg noodles are soft.

...the recipe is brought to by amy...

Sausage Ravioli Soup

2009-01-04T08:16:00.003-05:00

1 lb fresh Italian sausage (I use a pound of smoked link sausage).

1 lg package Barilla 3 cheese tortellini/or spinach cheese ravioli
1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
1 can corn (14 oz)
14 oz chicken broth
3 C fresh spinach
1 C sliced carrots
1/2 C sliced onions
1 T Italian seasoning
1 t pepper
1 1/2 t salt
1 t minced garlic
2 C water

Cook sausage on medium heat.

In large pot combine cooked sausage, tomatoes, corn, chicken broth, spinach, carrots, onions, seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to boil on Med heat.

Add noodles, boil for 3 minutes, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

...this recipe is brought to you by nelliep32507...

Chicken Tortilla Soup

2009-01-04T08:14:00.001-05:00

2 c cooked chicken cubed (or canned chicken)
2 family size cans of Chicken and Rice Soup
2 cans Rotel
1 can Chicken Broth
1 can corn
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped zucchini
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp lime juice

Combine all ingredients in a large pot and simmer for at least 30 minutes to let flavor set. OR simmer in crock pot for extended time.

Serve topped with: Shredded cheddar, Tortilla chips, Avocado, and/or Cilantro

...this recipe brought to you by avery...

Chicken Wild Rice Soup

2009-01-04T08:12:00.001-05:00

1/2 cup butter

1 finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 pound fresh sliced mushrooms
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 pound boneless skinless chicken (or turkey) breasts, cooked and cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup slivered almonds
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 cups half-and-half

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion, celery and carrots and saute for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute for 2 more minutes. Then add the flour and stir well. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly, until all has been added. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer.

2. Next, add the rice, chicken, salt, curry powder, mustard powder, parsley, ground black pepper, almonds and sherry. Allow to heat through, then pour in the half-and-half. Let simmer for 1 to 2 hours. (Note: Do not boil or your roux will break.

Serves 8

...this recipe is brought to you by mattnliz03...

Black Bean and Corn Stew

2009-01-04T08:10:00.001-05:00

Ingredients:
4 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chiles
2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, in juice
1 package (10 oz) frozen corn

Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion, cook until softened, 5-6 minutes. Add garlic and cumin. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes more.

2. To the pan, add chiles, beans, tomatoes and their juice, 2 cups water, and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, partially covered until slightly thickened (about 20 minute).

3. In a blender or food processor, puree 2 cups of the stew. Return the puree to the pan and add corn; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve hot.

If you want, garnish with sour cream, cheddar cheese, diced red onion, toasted pumpkin seeds, or chopped chives. Serve with heated flour tortillas or tortilla chips!

...this recipe is brought to you by ATLmama...

And we're back!

2009-01-04T08:05:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the hiatus! I figured we could get a fresh start with the new year.

This week's topic is Appetizers! I saw a lot of Nesties looking for appetizer recipes for New Year's Eve.

Post your recipe in the comments section. Make sure you post your nestie name along with the recipe so I can acknowledge you. I will then add the recipes to the blog and categorize them.

Soups and Stews

2008-11-03T08:21:00.000-05:00

And we're back! Sorry for the hiatus. It's starting to get a cold here and that means one thing for me: time for Soups and Stews! Share your favorites!

Post your recipe in the comments section. Make sure you post your nestie name along with the recipe so I can acknowledge you. I will then add the recipes to the blog and categorize them.

Mashed Potatoes

2008-11-02T08:59:00.003-05:00

Ingredients
5 lb bag potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 stick butter
1/2 cup milk
1 block cream cheese
Fresh ground black pepper
Sea salt

Boil potatoes until soft. Drain and mash with fork. Add butter, milk, and cream cheese and continue to mash or whip with mixer. Salt and pepper to taste.

...this recipe is brought to you by kittycatbio...

Saucy Stuffed Peppers

2008-11-02T08:55:00.003-05:00

Ingredients
8 large green bell peppers
6 tablespoons butter
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 1/2 pounds ground round
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked brown or wild rice
1 gallon tomato juice

Wash the peppers thoroughly. Make a circular incision around the stem to remove it. Once stem has been removed, remove seeds, and rinse the inside of the pepper. Discard seeds and stems and set peppers aside.

In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté onion until translucent.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the onion and butter mixture with the ground beef and mix well by hand. Sprinkle in salt and €pepper to taste. Slowly pour in the rice, while mixing by hand. Mix thoroughly. Stuff the meat and rice mixture into the peppers. Coat the bottom of 1 or 2 large pots with oil. Place the stuffed peppers into the pot(s) leaving a 2 inch space at the top of the pot. Pour in tomato juice until peppers are covered. If there is leftover meat mixture, form into balls and add to the tomato juice.

Heat on low for 2 to 3 hours. Stir every 20 to 45 minutes. Juice will reduce to a thick sauce. You can tell that the peppers are done when they are splitting at the sides.

...this recipe is brought to you by kelbrian...

Homemade Spaghetti

2008-10-06T21:20:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion
3 T garlic
1 T sugar
1 t basil
1 t oregano
dash of red pepper flakes
salt & pepper to taste
2 T balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
28 oz crushed tomatoes
2 - 8 oz cans tomato sauce
1 - 6 oz can tomato paste

Saute chopped onion and garlic. Add ground beef and cook until brown. Add all other ingredients, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for at least 30 minutes or longer for more flavor. Serve over spaghetti noodles and top with additional parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!

Chicken Divan

2008-10-06T21:19:00.001-04:00

Ingredients
16 ounces of sour cream
2 cans of cream of mushroom soup
2 packages of defrosted frozen broccoli (I cut it up, it tastes better than chopped broccoli)
Chicken (I usually use a precooked chicken. Use as much chicken as you like.)
2 packages of cheddar noodles or noodles romanoff (Sometimes I can only find cheddar noodles with broccoli. The broccoli is so little, this mix is OK. Still add the broccoli.)

Prepare the noodle mixes, per the instructions on the package. Stir in soup and sourcream. Stir in broccoli and chicken. Pour into 13x9 inch pan. Bake uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes.

Baked Mommy Mac

2008-10-06T21:15:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 (8 oz) pkg. elbow macaroni
1 (8 oz) pkg shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (if its not sharp it will be a little bland)
1 (12 oz) container small curd cottage cheese
1 (8 oz) container sour cream (all things with sour cream are tasty!)
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup dry seasoned bread crumbs or crunched up pringles or corn flakes - whatever you have
¼ cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until done; drain.

In 9x13 pan, stir together macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese.

In a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle topping over macaroni mixture.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden. YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Add cooked ground beef and a little tomato sauce, or chicken and broccoli for a hearty main dish.
...this recipe is brought to you by mrs.reems...

Cream of Roasted Tomato Soup

2008-10-06T21:10:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds ripe plum tomatoes
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup tomato paste
Sugar to taste, if needed
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Preheat oven to 475 degrees.

Halve tomatoes lengthwise and lay them cut sides down in a jelly-roll pan. Brush generously with 3 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with garlic, oregano, basil, and pepper. Roast tomatoes until their edges are charred, about 15 to 20. Scrape tomatoes, oil, and herbs from pan into food processor. Process until not quite smooth (leaving small chunks and charred black specks).

**I have found that using preroasted canned tomatoes works just as well, and is actually cheaper and quicker. I buy Muir Glen Organic, Italian style and LOVE them. I use two small cans or one big one**

In a saucepan cook onion in remaining 2 tablespoons oil until translucent. Whisk in roasted tomato puree, broth, and wine. Then whisk tomato paste.

Heat the cream and whisk in to the tomato mixture. Taste and add sugar if necessary. Stir in optional Parmesan.

Add salt and pepper to taste and bring soup to a simmer.

...this recipe is brought to you by ashabell...

Pasta Rosa

2008-10-06T21:04:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1lb. Cavatappi pasta ( or penne)
1 small can of peas
1 small can of corn
1 small can of mushrooms
1 can diced tomatoes
2 packs of Rosa pre-made mix
Milk

Boil pasta till al-dente then set aside.

In a large saute pan with high sides make the Rosa sauce per pack instructions.
Add 1/2 can of peas, whole can of corn, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Simmer for about 10 minutes.

Add pasta and toss in pan. Simmer on low to let sauce thicken and cling to pasta (about 10 min

...this recipe is brought to you by angelal...

Crab and Cheese Dip by EarlJenilee

2008-10-06T21:02:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 pkg (8 oz) Cream Cheese
2 tbsp butter
1 can crab
1/4 cup dried parsley
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp salt
sprinkle of pepper
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Cream together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add spices and then add crab. Transfer dip to ovenproof container and top with mozza. Bake at 350F for around 45 minutes, until dip is bubbling. If needed, broil so that cheese will brown. Serve hot with crackers.

...this recipe is brought to you by earljenilee...

Chicken and Dumplings

2008-10-06T20:58:00.003-04:00

Ingredients
3 rolls of reduced-fat croissant rolls, divided (recommended brand Pillsbury)
1 small rotisserie chicken, skin discarded and meat removed from bones
1 can of low-sodium, reduced-fat cream of chicken soup
1 can of low-sodium, reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Salt and ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Roll out the cans of croissant sheets and separate into diamond shaped sections. Place a small handful of rotisserie chicken on each diamond, fold dough over and press ends together to create dumplings. Cut up any excess dough into strips.

Line a 9x13" baking dish with one layer of dumplings. Pour the can of cream of chicken soup over the layer of dumplings, followed by the can of cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth.

Place strips in a crisscross pattern on the top of the dumplings and soup mixture, season dish with salt and ground black pepper and bake until the dumplings are tender and cooked through and the top is bubbly and brown, about 30 minutes.

Makes 4 servings...could also add veggies to be more like a pot pie. Saw this on Rachel Ray w/ guest Jessica Simpson. Made it and loved it, super easy.

...this recipe was brought to you by megsd721...

Chicken and Pastry

2008-10-06T20:54:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
Fryer chicken
4 cups of flour
water

Clean, cut into pieces, and boil 1 big fryer (3-4lbs)in plenty of water. Cook until tender. Remove Chicken from broth.

Put 4 cups flour in a big flat bowl, add about 7 ounces of broth (as hot as you can bear your hands in). Pour broth a little at a time onto a pit in the flour. Mix and add broth alternatively. Knead until it is kind of stiff. Put plenty of flour on the counter and roll out pastry with a rolling pin. Keep plenty of flour on top and bottom of pastry. Roll as thin as possible and cut into squares.

Bring broth to a rapid boil. Add pastry one piece at a time. Keep pastry under the broth. As soon as all pastry is in the pot, remove from the burner. Add chicken that has been deboned or save the chicken and make Chicken Salad

...this recipe is brought to you by bhobbsdz...

Comfort Food

2008-09-29T10:06:00.000-04:00

I don't know what it is about the fall, but it's when I love me some comfort food!

Post your recipe in the comments section. Make sure you post your nestie name along with the recipe so I can acknowledge you. I will then add the recipes to the blog and categorize them.

Zuppa

2008-09-27T16:18:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 lb ground Italian sausage
1½ tsp crushed red peppers
1 large diced white onion
4 Tbsp bacon pieces
2 tsp garlic puree
10 cups water
5 cubes of chicken bouillon
1 cup heavy cream
1 lb sliced Russet potatoes, or about 3 large potatoes
¼ of a bunch of kale

Sautee Italian sausage and crushed red pepper in pot. Drain excess fat, refrigerate while you prepare other ingredients.

In the same pan, sautee bacon, onions and garlic for approxiamtly 15 mins. or until the onions are soft.

Mix together the chicken bouillon and water, then add it to the onions, bacon and garlic. Cook until boiling.

Add potatoes and cook until soft, about half an hour.

Add heavy cream and cook until thoroughly heated.

Stir in the sausage.

Add kale just before serving.

...this recipe is brought to you by airibreathe...

Apple Crisp

2008-09-27T16:16:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
6 apples- peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup water
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Arrange apples in an even layer in bottom of baking dish. Pour water over apples.
In a medium bowl mix together cake mix, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter or margarine until ingredients are thoroughly blended; mixture will be crumbly. Sprinkle mixture over apples.

Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes.

...this recipe is brought to you by mattnliz03...

Jen's Chili

2008-09-24T21:01:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
2 cans chili beans
1 lb ground beef (turkey, chicken, pork... whatever you want)
1 large can crushed tomatoes
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 small bottle tomatoe juice
1 medium onion

All Spices to Taste
cumin
chili powder
salt
pepper
garlic powder (can sub minced garlic)

2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 spoon cocoa powder

Brown onion and meat in large pot. Drain grease. Add all tomatoes and all spices. Add beans. Simmer for 30-45 mins. Stir in PB and cocoa powder. simmer for another 10 mins. Add maccaroni if desired.

Sounds funky, soooo good!

...this recipe is brought to you by jensaidyes...

White Turkey Chili

2008-09-24T21:00:00.001-04:00

Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup minced onion
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound uncooked turkey breast slices, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 pound ground turkey
3 cups (or more) chicken stock or canned low-salt broth
1/4 cup pearl barley
2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeño chilies
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried summer savory

1 15- to 16-ounce can cannellini (white kidney beans) or Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained
1 15- to 16-can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed, drained

Heat vegetable oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add cumin and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cubed turkey breast and ground turkey. Sauté until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
Add 3 cups stock, barley, jalapeños, marjoram and summer savory to turkey mixture. Cover and simmer until barley is almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.

Add cannellini and garbanzo beans to chili. Simmer uncovered until barley is tender and chili is thick, about 15 minutes. Season with hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.Bring to simmer before serving.)

...this recipe is brought to you by jstafin...

Chicken Stew

2008-09-24T20:56:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
2 cans evaporated milk
2 sticks light butter or you can use 1.5 cups I Can't Believe it's Not Butter
2 cans Chicken Broth
3 lbs chicken (I use Boneless, Skinless)

All Spices are optional and amount is your decision:
Pepper
Garlic
Oregano
Celery Salt

Boil Chicken for 30 minutes, drain keeping 1 c. of broth. Shred chicken.

Mix shredded chicken, all broth, evaporated milk and butter in large boiler. Bring to boil then add spices. Cook on medium for 10 minutes stirring.

Serve with Crackers (saltine or oyster)

...this recipe is brought to you by ugabrat...

Pumpkin Cookies

2008-09-24T20:53:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
4 cups flour
2 cups oats
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup butter (i use butter flavored crisco)
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin
1 bag chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Cream butter and sugars in the biggest bowl you own (I'm not kidding here...). Add eggs and vanilla beat until creamy.

Alternate beating in dry mixture and pumpkin. Stir in chocolate chips.

Put on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 11 minutes.

...this recipe is brought to you by aphrodite5181...

Butternut Squash Soup

2008-09-24T20:51:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
6 tablespoons chopped onion
4 tablespoons margarine
6 cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
3 cups water
4 cubes chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

In a large saucepan, saute onions in margarine until tender. Add squash, water, bouillon, marjoram, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Bring to boil; cook 20 minutes, or until squash is tender.

Puree squash and cream cheese in a blender or food processor in batches until smooth. Return to saucepan, and heat through. Do not allow to boil.

...this recipe is brought to you by misjenn...

Pumpkin Dump Cake

2008-09-24T20:47:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 (29 oz.) can pumpkin
1 c. sugar
1 (13 oz.) can evaporated milk
3 eggs
4 tsp. pumpkin pie spices
1/2 tsp. salt
1 box yellow cake mix
1 1/2 cubes (3/4 c.) butter, melted
1 c. pecans, chopped

Combine pumpkin, sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spices and salt in mixing bowl. Beat well.

Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch glass pan. Sprinkle cake mix over pumpkin mixture, then sprinkle on the pecans. Pour melted butter over all.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Watch closely at end. Burns easily. Serve with whipped cream.

...this recipe is brought to you by kittycatbio...

Winter Squash Soup with Gruyere Croutons

2008-09-24T20:44:00.003-04:00

Ingredients

Soup
1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth
4 cups 1-inch pieces peeled butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
4 cups 1-inch pieces peeled acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/4 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 1/4 teaspoons minced fresh sage
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons sugar

Croutons
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
24 1/4-inch-thick baguette bread slices
1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage

For soup:
Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender, about 10 minutes. Add broth, all squash and herbs; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until squash is very tender, about 20 minutes.

Working in batches, puree soup in blender. Return soup to same pot. Stir in cream and sugar; bring to simmer. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.)

For croutons:
Preheat broiler. Butter 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange bread, buttered side up, on baking sheet. Broil until golden, about 1 minute. Turn over. Sprinkle cheese, then thyme and sage over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil until cheese melts, about 1 minute. Ladle soup into bowls. Top each with croutons and serve.

...this recipe is brought to you by cruisebride2005...

Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

2008-09-24T20:42:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups solid-pack pumpkin
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts or other nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan or dish. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper; butter lining.

Melt chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth.

Whisk together flour, baking powder, cayenne, and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Put sugar, eggs, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until fluffy and well combined, 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in flour mixture.

Divide batter between two medium bowls (about 2 cups per bowl). Stir chocolate mixture into one bowl. In other bowl, stir in pumpkin, oil, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Transfer half of chocolate batter to prepared pan smoothing top with a rubber spatula. Top with half of pumpkin batter. Repeat to make one more chocolate layer and one more pumpkin layer. Work quickly so batters don't set.

With a small spatula or a table knife, gently swirl the two batters to create a marbled effect. Sprinkle with nuts.

Bake until set, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into 16 squares.

...this recipe is brought to you by misjenn...

White Chicken Chili

2008-09-24T20:39:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 lb chicken, boiled and pulled
1/2 c. cooked rice (brown or white)
1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with cilantro and lime juice (you can create this on your own too)
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 or 2 diced jalopeños (to taste)

We also sometimes add fresh cilantro and yellow corn.

Boil chicken and pull apart with forks. Save the water for mixing in later.

While chicken is cooking, mix cream of mushroom soup, black beans, cooked rice, jalopeños, and tomatoes in large pot. Add chicken. Add some of the boiled water until chili is of desired consistency. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.

You can add any other ingredients that sound tasty. We usually just grab whatever is in the kitchen and throw it in!

...this recipe is brought to you by agrippa...

Slowcooker Moroccan Lamb and Butternut Squash Stew

2008-09-24T20:34:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 whole butternut squash peeled and cut into bite size pieces
2 pounds boneless leg of lamb cut into bite size pieces
1 to 2 teaspoons crushed dried red pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil
2 large onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 box of beef broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups dried apricots

In a shallow mixing bowl combine crushed red pepper, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Coat meat with seasoning mixture. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown meat, one-third at a time, in the hot oil. Transfer meat to slow cooker. Add butternut squash, onions and garlic and stir to combine. Pour beef broth over all.

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 9 hours or on high-heat setting for 3-1/2to 4-1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Skim fat from the surface of the juices in the slow cooker. Stir cornstarch into the cold water; stir into crockery cooker.

Add apricots and stir to combine. If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. Cover and cook for 30 minutes more or until mixture is slightly thickened and bubbly.

To serve, spoon stew atop.

...this recipe is brought to you by pinksweetpea2...

Chicken and Dumplings

2008-09-24T20:32:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
6 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
salt and pepper to taste
Pillsbury tube biscuits

In a large pot over medium heat, simmer chicken in 6 cups water until no longer pink. Remove chicken, cool and shred.

Return shredded chicken to pot and stir in butter, salt and pepper. Cook until chicken reaches desired tenderness, 15 to 60 minutes.

In a separate bowl, stir together flour and 1/2 cup cold water until smooth. Stir flour mixture into soup; bring soup to a rolling boil. Drop biscuits by tablespoonfuls into the boiling water, neatly around the chicken. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes. Then cover and cook 10 minutes more. (Sneak a spatula under the dumplings to prevent chicken from sticking to the bottom of the pot.) Serve hot.

...this recipe is brought to you by misjenn...

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

2008-09-24T20:30:00.003-04:00

Ingredients
2 c flour
1 c quick or old-fashioned oats
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon (I use pumpkin spice instead)
½ tsp salt
1 c (2 sticks) of butter
1 c firmly packed brown sugar
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 c cooked and pureed pumpkin (I use canned)
1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips (I use closer to 2 c)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine dry ingredients (flour through salt). Set aside.

Cream butter. Gradually add both sugars and cream until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and mix well.

Alternate additions of dry ingredients and pumpkin, mixing well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop by tablesppons onto baking sheet, leaving room for cookies to spread. Bake at 350 degrees, for 12-15 minutes or until tops of cookies are dry and spring back when touched lightly. Remove from baking sheet and cool on racks.

...this recipe is brought to you by piedb...

Pumpkin Chili

2008-09-24T20:27:00.003-04:00

(sounds weird...I promise it's SO good!)

Ingredients
1 onion
1 lb. ground beef
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 bottle chili sauce
1 28-oz can diced tomatos
1 can drained kidney beans
1-2 T chili powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (or more to taste)

1. In large pot, cook ground beef and onion (I also add green pepper chopped, but that's optional) until beef is browned.

2. Add all other ingredients and mix well.

3. Cover and simmer about 1 hour, stirring frequently.

...this recipe is brought to ou by lynnmarie75...

Fall Favorites!

2008-09-22T19:28:00.000-04:00

It's officially fall. Celebrate by adding your fall favorite dish!

Post your recipe in the comments section. Make sure you post your nestie name along with the recipe so I can acknowledge you. I will then add the recipes to the blog and categorize them.

Caramel Apple Pizza

2008-09-22T19:25:00.004-04:00

Ingredients
2 red apples, sliced thinly
1 tube sugar cookie batter
8 oz. cream cheese
1/4 c peanut butter(crunchy or creamy)
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c brown sugar
caramel topping
chopped nuts(optional)
cinnamon

Flatten cookie dough out on pizza pan(stones work best) and bake in oven as directed.
Combine cream cheese, vanilla, peanut butter, and brown sugar in mixing bowl and beat with mixer until well blended.

Slice apples and dip in lemon juice or lemon lime soda to prevent browning.
Spread cream cheese mixture evenly onto baked and cooled crust. Top with sliced apples. Drizzle caramel topping over entire pizza. Sprinkle cinnamon and nuts over the top.

This one is a big fave..yummm!!!

...this recipe is brought to you by softballgirl24...

Chicken Keleguen

2008-09-22T19:09:00.003-04:00

Ingredients
1 whole chicken (rotisserie works fine)
1/2 package of grated coconut
1 cup of lemon juice
salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
hot pepper (optional)
1 bunch green onions

Tear apart chicken and chop meat into small pieces. Add coconut, green onions, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and hot pepper. Mix ingredients.

*Mixture should be fairly moist.
*Adjust for flavor.
*Great with steamed rice or tortillas.

So I thought I'd contribute a bit of my heritage. :) Guam side dish.

...this recipe is brought to you by mrs.marcos...

Heart Attack Hashbrowns

2008-09-22T19:06:00.002-04:00

Ingredients

2 pounds frozen Southern style hashbrowns (cubes)
16 oz heaving whipping cream
2 cups swiss cheese
1 stick butter cut up
Salt and pepper to taste

Spray 9x13 pan.

Put first 3 ingredients in pan in the order they are listed. Put cut up butter on top of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour our until cheese is brown.

...this recipe is brought to you by mattnliz03...

A Tip from ABMcKinney!

2008-09-15T16:56:00.002-04:00

I add either a veggie bullion cube or a chicken bullion cube to my rice while it's cooking just to jazz it up a little. It adds a great flavor without all the "bad for you" additives that comes in the packaged stuff!

Cheesy Potato Casserole

2008-09-15T16:46:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 lg. bag frozen hash browns
1 onion, diced
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 sticks butter, melted
10 oz. sour cream
12 oz. grated cheddar cheese
Corn flakes
Salt & pepper

Put potatoes in the bottom of a 9"x13" pan.

Mix onion, soup, 1 stick melted butter, sour cream and cheese. Spread on top of potatoes. Put a layer of corn flakes on top of mixture. Drizzle remaining butter on top.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

...this recipe is brought to you by junebugrbig...

Amy's Potatoes

2008-09-15T16:44:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
4-6 medium potatoes, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 T dijon mustard
1 T of vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
3-4T olive oil

Wisk the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper, and garlic together. Stream in the olive oil, whisking constantly to form an emoltion.

Line a cookie sheet with foil and arrange the potatoes in a single layer. Pour the mixture over the potatoes and mix until all potatoes are coated thoroughly.

Bake at 450 degrees until the outsides are crispy and fork tender (about 45 min.

...this recipe is brought to you by amrice78...

Cam's Summer Slaw

2008-09-15T16:41:00.003-04:00

Ingredients
1 bag coleslaw mix
1/2 cup hellman's mayo
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp celery salt
1 tsp cider vinegar
pinch of sugar
pepper to taste

Combine ingredients. Mix well!

...this recipe is brought to by cfo...

Crockpot Corn

2008-09-15T16:39:00.003-04:00

Ingredients
2 large packages frozen corn
1 block cream cheese
1 stick butter
salt and pepper to taste

Place all ingredients in crockpot. Cook on low for a few hours.

So simple. This is potluck size, you can 1/2 for family time.

...this recipe is brought to you by kittycatbio...

Parmesan Risotto

2008-09-15T16:34:00.003-04:00

Ingredients
3 to 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a simmer and keep warm over low heat.

In a separate medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.

Add the rice and cook, stirring, until it is well coated with the butter and starts to turn translucent, about 2 minutes.

Add the wine and simmer gently until all the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes. Ladle 1/2 cup of the warm broth into the rice mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the broth is absorbed. Repeat, adding 1/2 cup of broth at a time, until the rice is cooked through but still firm, 20 to 25 minutes total.

Add the remaining butter and the salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Stir to incorporate. Adjust seasoning with more salt to taste.

Serve immediately, topping with additional Parmesan.

...this recipe is brought to you by abmckinney...

Claremont Salad

2008-09-15T16:24:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 bag coleslaw mix
3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 tbsp water
3 tsp salt

Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, oil, water and salt. Pour over the coleslaw mix, toss to coat and refrigerate at least 12 hours. Drain excess liquid before serving.

...this recipe is brought to you by joes_love...

Side Dishes

2008-09-14T18:32:00.000-04:00

Sometimes the side dish makes the meal!

Post your recipe in the comments section. Make sure you post your nestie name along with the recipe so I can acknowledge you. I will then add the recipes to the blog and categorize them.

Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole

2008-09-14T18:08:00.004-04:00

Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast
8 oz frozen broccoli
1 cup brown rice
1 can of reduced fat cream of mushroom soup
1/2 soup can of water
1 package french onion soup
9x13 casserole dish

Spray dish with Pam. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Cut chicken into smaller chunks (any size you prefer in a casserole.

Spread rice evenly in casserole dish. Pour can of soup over rice, water, onion soup mix and broccoli over rice. Stir ingredients until mixed.

Press chicken pieces into the mixture (chicken pieces do not need to be entirely covered in mixture). Cover with tin foil.

Bake at 400 degrees for 45-60 minutes, or until chicken is 165 in the center and liquid is absorbed.

...this recipe is brought to you by kittengator...

Cornflake Chicken

2008-09-14T17:28:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
2 cups crushed corn flakes
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp of water
1 lb of chicken breast
salt and pepper
2 bowls
baking sheet

Combine olive oil and crushed Cornflakes in one bowl and mix.

Combine water and egg into other bowl and mix.

Rinse chicken, pat dry, and cut into strips. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture. Salt and pepper each side to taste.

Press chicken pieces into Cornflake mixture, pressing crumbs into chicken.

Arrange on tin foil and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until center of chicken is 165 degrees.

Delicious with mashed potatoes and green beans!

...this recipe is brought to you by kittengator...

Crock Pot Beef and Bean Burritos

2008-09-14T17:27:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 (2-pound) London broil
1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
Cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
1 (16-ounce) can fat-free refried beans
12 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups chopped plum tomato
3/4 cup fat-free sour cream

Trim fat from meat; rub seasoning mix over both sides of meat. Place meat in an electric slow cooker coated with cooking spray; add onion, vinegar, and green chiles. Cover with lid; cook on low-heat setting for 9 hours. Remove meat from slow cooker, reserving cooking liquid; shred meat with two forks. Combine meat and reserved cooking liquid; stir well.

Warm beans and tortillas according to package directions. Spread 2 tablespoons beans down the center of each tortilla. Spoon a heaping 1/3 cup meat mixture on top of beans. Top each with 2 tablespoons cheese, 2 tablespoons tomato, and 1 tablespoon sour cream; roll up.

Bean-Dog Casserole

2008-09-14T17:24:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 28 oz. can of baked beans, any variety
1-2 packages hot dogs (I use veggie dogs)
1 package cornbread mix, such as Jiffy

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Mix cornbread according to box directions; spray the bottom of an
8x8 in. casserole dish with Pam and pour in the baked beans.

Slice the hot dogs and completely cover the baked beans. Pour cornbread mixture over the top.

Bake for 30 - 40 minutes or until the cornbread is golden brown.

...this recipe is brought to you by brianna611...

Sauerkraut Pork Chops

2008-09-14T17:22:00.001-04:00

Ingredients
4 thick cut pork chops
1 package of sauerkraut
salt & pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375. Put salt and pepper on the pork chops and place in a baking dish. I use a 9x13 glass cake pan.

Pour sauerkraut over the top. Cover and bake for an hour or until meat is done!

...this recipe is brought to you by pawleygirl77...

Magic Cookie Bars

2008-09-14T17:19:00.003-04:00

Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
1 egg
1/3 C oil
1/3 C milk
1 bag chocolate chips

Mix everything together and put in a greased 13x9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 min or until golden brown.

...this recipe is brought to you by stephensweetie...

Ramen Stir Fry

2008-09-14T17:16:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 pound beef sirloin (or chicken)
2 cups water
1 package (3oz)Oriental flavor
ramen soup mix
1 16oz bag stir fry veggies
1/4 cup stir fry sauce

Cut beef or chicken into strips. Cook over medium heat in large skillet until brown. Remove from skillet.

Heat water to boiling in skillet. Break up the ramen noodles add to skillet until soft. Stir in veggies. Bring to a boil for 5-7 minutes until veggies are tender.

Stir in seasoning pack from ramen, stir fry sauce and beef. Cook 2-3 minutes until all is hot.

...this recipe is brought to you by mattnliz03...

Mini Meatloaves

2008-09-14T17:11:00.003-04:00

Ingredients
1 lb ground beef - use the leanest ground beef you can find
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup ketchup, divided
1 egg
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 can Grands buttermilk biscuits

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or spray muffin pan. Combine ground beef, 1/2 cup ketchup, egg, oats, and onion in bowl.

Line the muffin cups with a biscuit, pushing it up around the sides. Put a large spoonful of beef mixture into the biscuit cup. Top each with a tbsp ketchup and a large pinch of shredded cheese.

Bake for 35 minutes. Serve with salad or green beans or other veggies of your choice.

...this recipe is brought to kittycatbio...

Yucca Fries

2008-09-14T17:08:00.003-04:00

Ingredients
2 lbs yucca root, peeled and cut into 2-inch fry sticks - yucca should be firm and unblemished
Olive Oil - for deep-frying
Sea Salt

Boil yucca in a large pot of lightly salted water for 10 minutes. Add one cup of water to the pan and return to a boil.

Continue to boil for about another 5 minutes, until tender. Drain and dry completely. Pull out all stingy fibers.

In a deep-fryer or your usual stove-top pot you deep fry in, heat 2 inches of oil to 350. Divide the yucca into 4 batches and fry until golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, carefully place the yucca on a paper towel covered plate or rack to drain.

Sprinkle with sea salt and serve at once.

...this recipe is brought to you by kimicas...

Garlic Chicken

2008-09-14T14:42:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 lb. chicken breast
1 clove of garlic
salt and pepper
extra virgin olive oil

Rinse chicken and trim off any fat. Pat chicken dry. Rub both sides of chicken with olive oil. Salt and pepper both sides to taste.

Slit chicken down the side, creating a pocket. Do not cut entirely in half.
Stuff chicken with chopped garlic- to taste.

Leave out for 30 minutes. If you put it in the fridge, the chicken will not absorb garlic flavor very well. I cover it with tin foil and leave it on the baking sheet.

Bake for about 25 minutes at 350 degrees, or until chicken is 165 degrees in the center.

Enjoy!

...this recipe is brought to you by kittengator...

Feta Chicken

2008-09-08T20:03:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
¼ cup bread crumbs
1 oz feta cheese (with basil and tomato)
1 ½ Tablespoon Butter

Pound chicken breast. Bread on one side. Place 1 Tablespoon crumbled cheese on unbreaded side and fold in half.

Spray baking dish with Pam. Drizzle melted butter over chicken. Bake 25 min at 400 degrees.

Baked Brie in Puff Pastry Recipe

2008-09-08T20:02:00.000-04:00

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 round of brie cheese, about 1 pound in size
1 egg yolk mixed with 1 tsp water
Optional: Favorite preserves or jam, to taste.

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400 F.

Let frozen puff pastry come to room temperature before beginning, about 20 minutes.

Lightly flour puff pastry, and roll out to 1/8-inch thickness. Wrap dough around brie and trim away excess pastry. (Reserve excess pastry to cut decorative shapes.) Seal edges by pressing with your fingers. Place on a baking sheet seam-side down. Attach any decorative pieces of puff pastry in design of your choice. (At this point, you may cover it and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.)

Optional: Add preserves or jam on top of brie before wrapping with pastry.

When ready to bake, brush the puff pastry brie with the egg wash. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and let rest for about 20 minutes before serving. Serve with bread, crakers, grapes, and/or apples.

...this recipe is brought to you sabrina&andy...

Baked Mac-n-Cheese

2008-09-08T19:52:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1- box elbow noodles
2- cans of stewed tomatoes/dices tomatoes (the Italian flavor taste best)
16 oz shredded cheese(I use 8oz cheddar and 8oz of colby& montery jack)
1/2 stick of butter
garlic salt
5 slices of white bread

Boil noodles and drain, pour back in pot. Add both cans of tomatoes to the noodles. In a large casserole dish layer the noodle and tomatoes top with cheese then another layer then cheese until all noodles are in the dish. Cheese being the top layer.

Melt butter and season with garlic salt

Break up bread and cover the top of the mac and cheese brush on butter mixture and bake at 325 degrees for 25 mins or until cheese is melted and bread is crispy.

...this recipe is brought to you by tricia107...

Easy Chicken Paprikash

2008-09-08T19:50:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
5-6 breasts boneless, skinless chicken, cooked and cubed
1 family-size and 1 regular-size can of Campbell's Cream of Mushroom
2 tablespoons paprika
1/4 of an onion, sliced
2 tablespoons of margarine
3 tablespoons of sour cream
One package of egg noodles

Cook and cube chicken, set aside. Put margarine into a large skillet and saute onions until clear. Pour both cans of soup into skillet, add paprika and cooked chicken, and stir. The color should be salmon-ish (if too light, sprinkle in more paprika). Simmer while cooking egg noodles.

When egg noodles are strained, add three tablespoons of sour cream to skillet and mix. Simmer for just a minute to warm back up. Stir and serve over noodles.

...this recipe is brought to you by teacherjess...

Sloppy Joes

2008-09-08T19:47:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 lb. lean ground beef or turkey
1 small onion
1 cup ketchup
1 tbsp. mustard
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce

Brown the meat along with the onion. If you use lean meat, you should be able to cook off the fat, if not, drain it.

In a seperate bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. Once the meat it cooked, stir in the ketchup mixture. Simmer on low for 45 minutes. Serve on buns.

...this recipe is brought to you by jstafin...

Watermelon-Mango Salsa

2008-09-08T19:39:00.001-04:00

Ingredients
1 large apple, diced small (Granny smith, Gala or Fuji all work well)
1 large sweet onion, diced small (Vidalia, Maui or Red are all equally good.)
1 red pepper, diced small
1 yellow pepper, diced small
1 - 2 jalapeño peppers, minced (Seeding and divining help control heat)
1 - 2 ripe mangos, chopped small (a little bigger than other stuff so far)
3 - 4 cups watermelon, seeded and chopped small (same size as mangos)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 - 1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 - 1 tsp sugar (depending on sweetness of fruit)
Tabasco Sauce to taste (optional)

Prepare all ingredients. A food processor is a wonderful tool for this as long as you only use the pulse button and process each ingredient individually. They retain their texture better for some reason.

Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Let rest for a minute or two and taste. You may need to add more salt, sugar, lime juice or Tabasco sauce to get to your liking. A lot of this also depends on the sweetness of the fruit and the bit of the jalapeños.

...this recipe is brought to you by mrsgo4hockeychick...

2008-09-08T19:37:00.003-04:00

Ingredients
1lb ground beef or pork
5-6 mixed hot chilies (jalapeños, plablanos,habeneros , etc, minced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 softball sized onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 large can of tomato sauce, plus 1 medium can
1 can of kidney beans
1T cumin
1T chili powder
1 tsp paprika
salt and pepper to taste
2T oil

In a large sauce pan saute the onion and garlic until translucent, and the pepper and chilies, saute until carmalized. Remove vegetables and brown meat in the same pan.

When meat is brown add the vegetables back in as well as the tomato sauce and the spices. Let cook for about an hour. Add the beans. Continue cooking until beans are warmed through (about 15 min).

Garnish with whatever you like. We use cilantro, sour cream, cheese and a warm tortilla.

...this recipe is brought to you by amrice78...

Cheesy Cornbread

2008-09-08T19:32:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 (10 1/2 ounce) box jiffy cornbread mix
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (8 oz) can cream style corn
3 eggs
1/2 cup grated extra sharp cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees, lightly grease an 8 or 9 inch square pan

In a medium bowl mix cornbread mix, sour cream, oil, corn, eggs, and cheese.

Pour batter into pan. Bake for 45 min. Cut into squares

Serves 9

*Also makes great mini Muffins!

...this recipe is brought to you by airibreathe...

Beer Dip

2008-09-08T19:28:00.003-04:00

Ingredients
2 bricks cream cheese
1 cup mayo
1/4 cup beer
1 packet ranch dressing mix
1 cup shredded cheese

Mix together. Serve with pretzels.

...this recipe is brought to you by ashabell...

Easy Hummus

2008-09-08T19:24:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
2 cans chickpeas
1-2 clove(s) garlic
juice of one lemon or couple
squirts of lemon juice
S&P

In a food processor, add ingredients and blend, streaming in extra virgin olive oil until it reaches desired consistency. (Add roasted red peppers if you don't like plain hummus). Serve with pita chips and veggie sticks.

...this recipe is brought to you by brianna611...

Stacinsean's Chili Cheese Dip

2008-09-08T19:20:00.003-04:00

Ingredients
1 can Hormel No Beans Chili (you could use the kind with beans)
8oz. Velveeta cheese

Pour chili into glass bowl.
Dice velveeta cheese into small cubes (about a half inch or so) and put into bowl.
Stir around.
Heat for 2 minutes, stir, heat again for a minute at a time stirring until all cheese is melted.

Always a hit. Tastes fabulous with tortilla chips, pretzels, french fries. The best part is you can just eye up the measurements and add or use less cheese depending on how much you like. Enjoy!

...this recipe is brought to you by stacinsean...

Chicken Cheese Dip

2008-09-08T17:42:00.005-04:00

Ingredients
4 pkg cream cheese
1 bag shredded cheddar cheese
2 large cans chicken
1 bottle hot sauce
1/2 cup ranch

Cook chicken and hot sauce in a large pan for 5 min. Add cream cheese and cook until all is melted. Add ranch and shredded cheese.

Cook on low heat until all is melted.

Serve with tortilla chips.

...this recipe is brought to you by tashawilson...

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip

2008-09-08T17:39:00.003-04:00

Ingredients
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups semisweet mini chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped (optional)

Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Mix in sugars and vanilla.
Stir in chocolate chips and pecans.
Cover and chill 2 hours.

Serve with Honey Maid graham cracker sticks.

...this recipe is brought to you by ranfinwi...

Easy Taco Dip

2008-09-08T17:36:00.003-04:00

Ingredients

16 oz of sourcream
shredded lettuce
diced tomatoes (1 or 2)
1 packet of taco seasoning
shredded cheddar cheese

Mix taco seasoning & sourcream together, and spread a layer on bottom of 9x13 pan.

Add a layer of tomatoes. Add a layer of lettuce. Cover it all with shredded cheese.

Great with Tostitos Scoops b/c they hold a lot!

...this recipe is brought to you by joes_love...

Shrimp & Crab Dip

2008-09-08T17:35:00.004-04:00

Ingredients
1 Pound Steamed Shrimp
1 package Lump Crab Meat
3 Pagages Cream Cheese
1 cup shredded cheese (mozzerella is best)
1/2 Can of Diced Tomatoes w/ green chilies
Old Bay to taste

Throw all ingredients into a crockpot. Serve when hot! You can use imitation crab meat if you want, but I prefer the real thing :)

...this recipe is brought to you by abmckinney...

Hamburger Queso

2008-09-08T17:30:00.000-04:00

Ingredients
1 lb ground beef/meat
1 lb of your favorite sausage
1 can rotel tomatoes
1 block Velveeta cheese

Brown both meats in a pan.

Cube Velveeta and melt in microwave.

When meat is cooked, drain and add to cheese mixture and stir together.

Microwave another 5 minutes.

You could also do this in a crock pot instead of the microwave to keep it warm.

...this recipe is brought to you by mrs.marcos...

Quick and Easy!

2008-09-08T17:24:00.000-04:00

We are all busy mommies so having quick and easy recipes on hand is a must!

Post your recipe in the comments section. Make sure you post your nestie name along with the recipe so I can acknowledge you. I will then add the recipes to the blog and categorize them.

Fish Ceviche

2008-09-05T22:31:00.003-04:00

Ingredients
2 lbs of Tilapia fish
3 tomatoes
1 big onion
1 cucumber
5 limes
small bunch of cilantro
Serranos (you decide amount)
Salt
Tortilla Chips or Tostadas

Chop tilapia fish in small pieces. Put fish in bowl and squeeze lime juice over fish. Chop onion and put in bowl. Chop all the other ingredients and mix in bowl once the fish looks white (when it's cooked). Serve on tostada on on plate and enjoy with tortilla chips.

...this recipe is brought to you by tggirl...

Mini White Castles

2008-09-03T19:59:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1/2-3/4 lb ground beef or turkey
1 pkg American Cheese slices
Pickle slices
2 pkgs crescent rolls
1 packet onion soup mix (lipton or similar)

Preheat oven to 350. Brown beef or turkey and drain. Add onion soup mix and a tbsp or 2 of water to help absorb.

On a greased cookie sheet, lay out the crescent rolls and cut each roll in 1/2. In the center of each piece, spoon a little of the meat mixture, a 1/4 slice of cheese and a pickle (or pickle 1/2, depending on the size of your pickles). Roll up the roll and seal the sides.

Bake for 15 minutes or until brown.

Bacon Wrapped Artichoke Hearts

2008-09-03T19:57:00.001-04:00

Ingredients
Bacon (Pre-cooked makes it faster)
Marinated Artichoke Hearts
Toothpicks

Cut bacon in half and wrap around one artichoke heart. Hold in place with a toothpick. Heat in oven at 350 until bacon is cooked/crisp (approx. 15 minutes).

...this recipe is brought to you by sabrina&andy...

Sloppy Hot Dogs

2008-09-03T19:55:00.001-04:00

Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 pound hot dog, cut into 1/4-inch slices
8 hot dog buns, split

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook bell pepper and onion in oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Stir in barbecue sauce, tomato sauce and hot dogs. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Fill buns with hot dog mixture.

...this recipe is brought to you by mrs.baum...

Totty's Awesome TX Salsa

2008-09-03T19:45:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
3 cans Rotel (I use the cilantro/lime version)
1 bunch of cilantro
1 bunch green onions
2 limes
2 jalapenos
2 garlic cloves
1/2 can green chilies
Cumin
Salt/Pepper

Chop cilantro, onions, jalapenos, garlic. Combine in blender with Rotel and chilies. Squeeze in juice from limes. Add a pinch of cumin and salt/pepper. Blend to chossen consistency (we don't like our chunky at all!).

Enjoy with corn chips!

ps. 2 jalapenos will make this pretty spicy ... if you prefer milder salsa (ie: if you're from Boston or something, lol) only use 1 :)

...this recipe is brought to you by mrstotty...

Buffalo Chicken Dip

2008-09-03T19:43:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
2 cups of cooked chicken shredded
2 block of cream cheese
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup of Frank's Red Hot Sauce
1 cup of Ranch dressing.

Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 30 mins. Serve with tortilla chips and celery.

...this recipe is brought to you by lovingmyhubby...

Lamb Kabobs

2008-09-03T19:41:00.000-04:00

Ingredients
cut up lamb meat (might say for stew on pkg)
peppers (bell peppers green, red, orange - for color)
pearl onions
cherry tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
olive oil
1-2 garlic cloves
lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
wood skewers

Place wood skewers in water and let soak (prefereably about 1/2 hour - an hour)

Take lamb meat & put in a medium bowl with 1 garlic clove (or 2 depending on how much meat) minced up, salt, pepper, oregano, olive oil and lemon juice. Cover and refridgerate for up to an hour.

Cut peppers up in squares and place peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes & lamb meat on skewers and when finished pour remaining oil (that lamb was in) over the kabobs.

BBQ on high - about 5-10 minutes or until you see they are done.

Enjoy...they are soo yummy!!

...this recipe is brought to you by myheart1297...

Bacon Wrapped Smokies

2008-09-03T19:39:00.001-04:00

Ingredients
1 pkg. little smokies
1 pkg. bacon
brown sugar

Line baking sheet with tin foil. Cut bacon into thirds and wrap a piece around a smokie. Secure with a tooth pick. Place smokies on baking sheet and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake at 350 for approximately 30 minutes. Sooo good!

...this recipe is brought to you by mfield...

Fried Chicken

2008-09-03T19:37:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
Flour for dipping
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Paprika to taste
Milk for dipping
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
Vegetable or Canola Oil

Preheat oil in electric skillet to 350. There should be just enough oil in the skillet to cover the chicken half way.

Mix flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a bowl. Place milk in another bowl. Coat your chicken pieces in flour, then milk, then flour again and place in skillet.

Cook for 20 minutes on the first side. Reduce heat to 325 and turn the chicken pieces. Cook for 15 minutes on the second side. Check for doneness by cutting into the middle of a thigh.

...this recipe is brought to you by pawleygirl77...

Meatloaf

2008-09-01T10:17:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1.5 lbs ground beef
2 to 3 eggs
1/4 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
1/4 cup Quick Cook Oatmeal
Worcestershire Sauce to Taste
2 cloves garlic pressed
salt & pepper to taste
dash of basalmic vinegar

Mix everything together. If seems too loose, add an egg, if too wet, add some more crumbs. Shape into loaf.

Bake 45 minutes at 375. Pour a can of tomato sauce or some ketchup over the top and bake 5 to 10 more minutes.

...this recipe is brought to you by thejennigirl...

Tomato Herb Chicken

2008-09-01T10:14:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
Thawed or Fresh Chicken Breasts
1-2 cans Italian Diced Tomatoes (it's a taste thing)
Lipton Herb Soup Mix
3/4 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Lay breasts in crockpot & cover w/ tomatoes. Mix soup mix w/ 1 1/4 cups water. Cook on high 4 hrs or 6-7 hours on low.

Serve topped w/ shredded cheese.

...this recipe is brought to you by thejennigirl...

Man Loves Beef Pot Roast

2008-09-01T10:12:00.001-04:00

Ingredients
Small to Medium Beef Roast
Potatoes
Onions
Carrots
Lipton Beefy Onion Soup Mix

Mix soup mix w/ 2 cups water. Put roast in bottom of crockpot & cover w/ veggies. Pour mixture over. Cook 5-6 hrs on high or 9 hrs on low.

...this recipe is brought to you by thejennigirl...

Pudding Shots

2008-09-01T10:09:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 pkg instant pudding (chocolate works best)
Milk
1/4 Vodka
3/4 Kahlua
One (8 oz.) Tub cool whip

Make instant pudding as directed on box. After mixed, add 1/4 cup vodka and 3/4 cup Kahlua. After mixed, add cool whip and stir til blended.

Put in small containers (the ones used for jello shots) and put in freezer.

...this recipe is brought to you by mrs.hoprich-2-b...

Tender Pork Loin

2008-09-01T10:07:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 to 2 lb Pork Loin
B size Red potatoes
Baby Carrots
1 large Onion cut into Chunks
2 cups Chicken Broth
1 tsp seasoning salt
1/2 tsp celery seed
1/4 cup apple juice

Mix seasonings & broth together. Put pork loin in crock pot, cover w/ potatoes carrots and onions. Pour broth mixture over. 4-5 hr on high or 8 hours on low.

...this recipe is brought to you by thejennigirl...

Salsa Chicken

2008-09-01T10:01:00.003-04:00

Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 jar salsa
2 tbsp flour
sour cream
shredded cheese
rice

Layer 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts and 1 jar of salsa. Cook in crockpot on low for 7 hours.

When it is finished cooking turn to high and add flour. Stir until thickened.

Serve over rice, add a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese.

SO yummy!

...this recipe is brought to you by laurenvinny...

Southwest White Chili

2008-09-01T09:59:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 lb Ground Chicken or Turkey
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
4 oz Green chilies
1 to 2 Cups Chicken Broth
1/4 Cup Onion Chopped
4 cans Great Northern or Navy Beans
1 tsp Garlic Powder or 1 Clove Pressed
2 tsp Italian Seasonings
1 tsp Cumin
Taste of Cheyenne Pepper
Salt & Pepper to Taste

Heat oil in skillet and brown turkey or chicken. Mix all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on high 4-6 hours or 8 hrs on low.

...this recipe is brought to you by thejennigirl...

BBQ Chicken

2008-09-01T09:56:00.002-04:00

Ingredients
1 lb chicken on bone, we love dark meat so we use thighs and legs
BBQ sauce
1 tbsp. Worcestershire

Cover chicken with bbq sauce, add some worcestershire.

Cook on low in crockpot for about 7 hours.

...this recipe is brought to you by laurenvinny...