I love this on chocolate cake! Thank you Grandma Sorensen.1 c sugar1/2 c waterpinch of cream of tarter1 Tbsp corn syrup1 egg whiteBoil first 4 ingredients. Beat egg white til stiff. Slowly add syrup mixture. Beat til stands in a peak. Frost your cake.Printable Version … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2009
Mom’s Sugar Cookies
This is my mom's recipe and I can't eat any other sugar cookies--they can't compare to these!1 egg1/2 c. sour cream1 stick butter, softened(not margerine)1c. sugar1 tsp. vanillaMix ingredients thoroughly and add:3 c. flour1 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. saltMix all together and roll out onto a floured surface. Cut into shapes. Place on pan sprayed with Pam. Bake at 375 for 8-12 min. Don't let them brown. Makes 2 dozen.*You can sprinkle with sugar sprinkles just before you put in the oven or frost … [Read more...]
Turkey and Avocado Wraps
This is a favorite of mine and I have it for lunch all the time.2 tortillas (of your choice:wheat, flour, spinach) at room temp.1 med. tomato sliced2 lettuce leaves1 med. avacodoturkey lunch meat (not the super thin kind, but deli style)shredded parmesean cheesesalt and peppersprouts, optionalMash 1/2 of the avacodo and spread it on the 2 tortillas. Place the lettuce leaves then turkey meat, tomato slices, rest of the avacodo (sliced),salt and pepper, parmesean cheese, and sprouts. Wrap it up … [Read more...]
Campbell’s Easy Chicken Stroganoff
2 tbsp. butter OR margarine1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips2 cups sliced mushrooms1 medium onion, chopped1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup1/2 cup sour cream OR cup plain yogurt4 cups hot cooked medium egg noodleschopped fresh parsleyDirections:HEAT 1 tbsp. butter in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring often. Remove chicken.HEAT remaining butter. Add mushrooms and onion and cook until tender.ADD soup and sour cream. Heat to a … [Read more...]
Miss Polly’s Punch
1 pkg lemonade Kool Aid1 gallon size freezer bag2 C sugar1 lg can of pineapple juice, cold1 qt. water2 liters Ginger aleMix Kool Aid, sugar, & water well. Pour into freezer bag & freeze at least 48 hours. Ginger ale & Pineapple juice should be cold. Remove mixture from freezer 30 min before serving. Mash bag til slushy & put into a punch bowl. Add ginger ale and pineapple juice. Stir and serve immediately.Printable Version … [Read more...]
Yogurt Pie
8 oz yogurt, any flavor, lite or regular9 oz Cool WhipGraham cracker crustMix together yogurt and cool whip. Pour into crust and chill. That's it! … [Read more...]
Stir Fry Chicken and Rice
Stir Fry Chicken and Rice is one of my top 10 easy dinner recipes that I make when I'm in a hurry. It's so quick to prepare and tastes so good. It's ready in about 20 minutes.  My husband came home from his sister's house one day and told me about this Stir Fry Chicken and Rice that she made for lunch. I immediately called her up for the recipe. If my Lance likes it, it's a keeper.  I use this often on busy hurry-up-and-make-dinner-or-we-don't-eat-tonight kind of nights. You can use any … [Read more...]
Chicken Quesadillas
I love Taste of Home and found this in a magazine. I'm always up for the quick and easy recipes!4 (8 ") flour tortillas2 tsp melted butter1 C shredded cheddar cheese1/3 c finely chopped onion1 med tomato, diceddiced, cooked chickenBrush one side of each tortilla with butter. Place buttered side down on a griddle. Sprinkle with cheese, onion, tomato, & chicken. Top with other tortilla, buttered side up. Cook over medium heat 3-4 min on each side or til lightly browned. Cut into wedges. … [Read more...]
Creamy Pesto and Chicken
This Creamy Pesto and Chicken dish is so easy to make that you can make it any time you need a quick dinner recipe. In 30 minutes or less you will have dinner on the table. This  recipe is definitely a family favorite. Every time I make it, Emma (7) says, "Oh! I love this stuff!" It just has the best flavor and is so dang easy to make. It's one you need to keep on hand for when it's 6 pm and you don't know what to make for dinner. Just buy some canned chicken at Costco and keep a jar of … [Read more...]