I am sharing this recipe because I had a hard time finding one on the internet that I liked. You'd think there'd be a lot of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookie recipes out there, but you'd be wrong. Some people have never heard of these, can you believe it? Crazy. These are so light when you hold them, but the flavor is incredible. Your house will actually smell cozy and warm.1/2 c. shortening1 1/2 c. sugar1 egg1 tsp. vanilla2 1/2 c. flour1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2009
Minnestroni Soup
I love a warm bowl of soup on a chilly day. This soup is fast to make. It's one of those "dump into a pot" recipes. This comes from Grandma Sorenson and I think you'll like it. Minnestroni Soup1 pound ground beefonion, chopped3 cans Minnestroni Soup1 can Pork and Beans1 quart tomato juice3 c. water2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce1/2 tsp. oreganoCook the beef and onions in a large pot. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes. See? Simple.Printable Version … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cake with Cider Caramel Sauce
This is such a yummy fall dessert. I love pumpkin cookies and this cake takes baking with pumpkin to a new level of deliciousness. Pumpkin Cake with Cider Caramel Sauce1 c. sugar1 1/2 c. flour1 1/2 tsp. baking powder1 1/2 tsp. baking soda1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/2 tsp. salt3/4 c. oil1 (15 oz) can pumpkin2 eggsCider Caramel Sauce1/2 c. brown sugar1 Tbsp. cornstarch2/3 c. apple cider2 Tbsp. heavy cream1 Tbsp. buttersalt to tasteDirectionsFor the cake, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, baking … [Read more...]
Have you met Clara?
Have you met Clara yet? You need to! She is a 94 year old (she was 91 in her first episode) great-grandmother who talks about the depression era while her grandson video tapes her cooking meals she grew up on. I absolutely love her! She is funny and spunky. You can find her on Youtube and she also has her own blog now. She's also on Facebook! What a lady. I just had to tell you about her because I think you will enjoy her. She also just had a cookbook come out that I want. Really … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Potato Soup
I found this recipe in a Taste of Home magazine and it is my favorite potato soup recipe. I always get requests for the recipe after people have tasted this. The best part is that you cook it in a slow cooker. Just start it in the morning and dinner is done! I always have to make homemade bread with this so I can dip the bread into it.Ingredients6 c. cubed peeled potatoes5 c. water2 c. chopped onion1/2 c. chopped celery (I don't like celery so I leave it out)1/2 c. thinly sliced carrots1/2 … [Read more...]
Oven Baked BBQ Pork Chops
These are a favorite of mine. The sauce doesn't taste like the kind you buy at the store. My picky eaters even like these, so that should say something!BBQ Pork Chops1/2 c. water1 tsp. brown sugar1/4 tsp. black pepper1 tsp. paprika1/4 c. ketchup1/2 c. vinegar1/2 tsp. chili powder2 tsp. ground mustard1/4 tsp. cloves1 Tbsp. flour1 bay leafBrown 6-8 pork chops and put them in a baking dish. Mix together all above ingredients and pour over pork chops.Cover and bake at 350 for 30-60 minutes until … [Read more...]